Has Deka decided yet? What's their next module?

[WinterH]

Or, it can be AI assets like Chinese carrier Liaoning which I think they were working on already.

[J20Stronk]

Most likely the Liaoning and other PLAN assets, possibly an AI J-15.

[Bremspropeller]

I'd still much rather have a double-delta J-7/F-7 with all the bells & whistles plus the attractive looks of an early MiG-21.

 

While the Liaoning would add some spice, the J-15 is "just another Flanker".

[Anduriel]

On 3/25/2021 at 2:46 PM, Bananabrai said:

What would the Su-30MKK bring in terms of A-G capabilites?

It should be pretty much whatever you see in Su-34 loadout with the ecxeption of KAB-500S. If they make a pseudo-Russian variant, then you can and said KAB-500S plus Kh-58U and Kh-35(U).

Well, and also Chinese munitions (assuming they upgraded FCS IRL for this).

Though WMD-7 would be nice to have.

[Max1mus]

We need a mix of russian and chinese weapons. Not only do they cancel out eachothers weaknesses, they provide more content to discover for the more casual community. Its more fun to learn how to employ 5 or 10 modern weapons instead of just one.

[Skarp]

Just a pitch for Dekka. Indian Mig29UPG Baaz and a Pakistani  / Indian boarder map.

[Jester986]

I’m still here rooting for the H-6. 

[Shrike88]

On 9/19/2021 at 11:37 AM, Jester986 said:

I’m still here rooting for the H-6. 

Agreed, H-6 Would love some Heavier Metal in DCS.  Or an shaanxi Y-9.  Deka has the know how to run a logistics and cargo aircraft in DCS.  Or a russian AN-12,  then also do the Gunship version plus the cargo version.  Go Deka ! 

[IcedVenom]

4 hours ago, Shrike88 said:

Agreed, H-6 Would love some Heavier Metal in DCS.  Or an shaanxi Y-9.  Deka has the know how to run a logistics and cargo aircraft in DCS.  Or a russian AN-12,  then also do the Gunship version plus the cargo version.  Go Deka ! 

I hope they're prepared for people not to buy it then lol. The demand isn't there.

[DSplayer]

Su-30MKK might be off the table

[IcedVenom]

1 hour ago, DSplayer said:

Su-30MKK might be off the table

11w

[Jester986]

Ok tinfoil hat time. From today’s newsletter " A glass cockpit with large multi-function displays and a reworked nose section contain a powerful radar. ”

why would they mention its glass cockpit and mfd’s if we weren’t going to see them? On the other hand they also said they want to avoid doing another mfd monster the JF-17. But then on the other other hand they were looking at doing the Su-30. I was hoping for an older  H-6 with steam gauges but it would still be cool to get a bomber. I doubt the mfd reference means anything though. My guess is we get the J-8II. 

[Harlikwin]

1 hour ago, Jester986 said:

Ok tinfoil hat time. From today’s newsletter " A glass cockpit with large multi-function displays and a reworked nose section contain a powerful radar. ”

why would they mention its glass cockpit and mfd’s if we weren’t going to see them? On the other hand they also said they want to avoid doing another mfd monster the JF-17. But then on the other other hand they were looking at doing the Su-30. I was hoping for an older  H-6 with steam gauges but it would still be cool to get a bomber. I doubt the mfd reference means anything though. My guess is we get the J-8II. 

 

I think you are reading waaay too much into that. 

[Jester986]

7 minutes ago, Harlikwin said:

 

I think you are reading waaay too much into that. 

And I think your right!

[IcedVenom]

2 hours ago, Jester986 said:

And I think your right!

H-6J would be so cool to have for a module.

[Mike_Romeo]

vor 22 Stunden schrieb Jester986:

Ok tinfoil hat time. From today’s newsletter " A glass cockpit with large multi-function displays and a reworked nose section contain a powerful radar. ”

why would they mention its glass cockpit and mfd’s if we weren’t going to see them?

Maybe they are working on a MFD plane as their next module. Its no secret that they are working on a AI J-10 which can be maybe turned into a FF module like heatblurs A-6 is becomming a full fidelity now.








The pics are btw from Deka's Facebook.

Edited September 25, 2021 by Mike_Romeo

[F-2]

1 hour ago, Mike_Romeo said:

Maybe they are working on a MFD plane as their next module. Its no secret that they are working on a AI J-10 which can be maybe turned into a FF module like heatblurs A-6 is becomming a full fidelity now.








The pics are btw from Deka's Facebook.

 

Originally they said they can’t do the J-10 because it was in frontline PLAAF service. I did find out though that the First lot of J-10 aircraft were much more basic then the later. CRT mfd, KLJ-3 radar (EL/M-2032) as opposed to KLJ-10 on later craft, overall very similar to the prototypes and at a glance the Lavi. These were later updated to the same standards as the other aircraft (J-10 and J-10A might be separate designations, with Deka implied might be the case with the J-11 as well). It would be awesome to have this bird since that J-10 AI model slaps.

[Harlikwin]

14 minutes ago, F-2 said:

Originally they said they can’t do the J-10 because it was in frontline PLAAF service. I did find out though that the First lot of J-10 aircraft were much more basic then the later. CRT mfd, KLJ-3 radar (EL/M-2032) as opposed to KLJ-10 on later craft, overall very similar to the prototypes and at a glance the Lavi. These were later updated to the same standards as the other aircraft (J-10 and J-10A might be separate designations, with Deka implied might be the case with the J-11 as well). It would be awesome to have this bird since that J-10 AI model slaps.

 

Yeah there is a fair amount of overlap with the JF17 as well systems and weapons wise. But well, they said they can't. So I'll leave it at that. Its nice to have the J-10 as AI tho.

[F-2]

Yea dreams are for when your a sleep, I’m just such a poor sleeper

[IcedVenom]

55 minutes ago, Harlikwin said:

 

Yeah there is a fair amount of overlap with the JF17 as well systems and weapons wise. But well, they said they can't. So I'll leave it at that. Its nice to have the J-10 as AI tho.

They can't AT THE MOMENT :))))))))

In 5 or 10 years down the line, who knows!

[Gierasimov]

On 5/8/2021 at 8:48 AM, WinterH said:

Or, it can be AI assets like Chinese carrier Liaoning which I think they were working on already.

Hopefully. I was expecting it for Marianas release as it was announced in January 2020. 

[Shrike88]

On 9/20/2021 at 10:45 PM, IcedVenom said:

I hope they're prepared for people not to buy it then lol. The demand isn't there.

I think you underestimate the community.  Any heavier metal in DCS would be a hit in the community.  An H6 bomber would be a huge welcome addition, not to mention how much notoriety the C-130 Team has been getting. 

[Bananabrai]

On 10/31/2021 at 2:50 AM, Shrike88 said:

I think you underestimate the community.  Any heavier metal in DCS would be a hit in the community.  An H6 bomber would be a huge welcome addition, not to mention how much notoriety the C-130 Team has been getting. 

True, I am totaly not interested in eastern types, but an H-6 would really be something new in DCS, I would buy it just because of that reason.

[AnarchyZG]

Deka probably has decided and are working on new module for some time already, but they won't go public with info. It is reasonable, I mean look at some dev studios which created tons of hype and then disappoint the fans. Deka doesn't need the publicity and do not want to be burdened with 1001 questions/demands/critics before they have the beta.
Just like JF-17 came out of nowhere and became an instant hit, I hope the next module will be similar success story .

Disclaimer: of course, this is just my speculation

 

[LowRider88]

I think you are right, AnarchZG. That is the smartest way to do it.  It was the way it was a few decades ago.  They may have to invest up front, but they don't have to suffer complaints and bug reports later.  The other way is the "agile" method of software development.  It is not agile but clumsy.

Good for Deka for doing it the patient way.  We fans should also learn from them and be likewise patient.  So hard though