Should I buy Mig-15 when I have F-86?

[spacefox]

Hi guys,

 

With the current sale going on, how good is Mig-15 as I just bought F-86 in the sale. From the outside they both look very similar. I really want to learn the systems and fly campaigns (I see F-86 has 2 campaigns in the store). I only use VR in DCS.

 

If they are similar, should I save money and just enjoy the F-86.

 

Out of these two, which are most feature complete and how good are they in VR? and will Mig-15 have english cockpit (there is no way I can read Russian).

 

Thanks

[Rudel_chw]

If you just purchased the F-86, then I suggest purchasing instead at least one campaign for it .. the Yalu is the most recent. Both fighters are similar, but different at the same time (different navigation, radio and armaments), I enjoyed the MiG-15 a lot, but there will always be Sales .. it is better to concentrate on a single aircraft and learn it fully, fly all its training missions, single missions and Campaigns, every user made mission you can find, etc.

 

Probably the thing I liked the most of the MiG-15 was moving on onto the MiG-19 and then further on to the MiG-21, to experience how fast the aircrafts evolved during the 50s and 60s .. the Sabre does not have that, as the jump from the F-86 to the F-5 is much larger.

 

 

[spacefox]

If you just purchased the F-86, then I suggest purchasing instead at least one campaign for it .. the Yalu is the most recent. Both fighters are similar, but different at the same time (different navigation, radio and armaments), I enjoyed the MiG-15 a lot, but there will always be Sales .. it is better to concentrate on a single aircraft and learn it fully, fly all its training missions, single missions and Campaigns, every user made mission you can find, etc.

 

Probably the thing I liked the most of the MiG-15 was moving on onto the MiG-19 and then further on to the MiG-21, to experience how fast the aircrafts evolved during the 50s and 60s .. the Sabre does not have that, as the jump from the F-86 to the F-5 is much larger.

 

 

Thanks for the heads up

 

Wow - you actually experienced Mig-15 --> Mig-19 --> Mig-21 --- that would have been lots of fun

[Art-J]

It all depends on what you want to use these planes for. In practical terms both serve the same purpose in DCS - none whatsoever, without period-correct maps and assets available (some payware WWII ground assets being exception). If I'm not mistaken Mig has one payware campaign available ("Relic") plus some community made missions but that's about it.

 

Both aircraft are feature complete on a similar level, but Sabre just has more features, being multi-task fighter-bomber. Mig was first and foremost interceptor and apart from guns, simple gyro gunsight and two hardpoints for small bombs/tanks it doesn't feature any other combat systems.

 

Make no mistake, Mig is a great and fun plane just for buzzing around, but one has to be aware of limitations above.

 

Yes, it does have English cockpit option included.

[TotenDead]

Sabre is a worse plane in terms of flight characteristics but as in the game we have a post-korean war F-86 (introduced like, 5 or more years after the mig-15bis) it has aim-9s while mig lacks a2a missiles.

[kengou]

IMO no, the MiG-15 isn't worth it if you have the F-86 and you like learning systems. The MiG has no systems to speak of, while the F-86 has a bombing computer and radar gunsight. The MiG is also, imo, much more difficult to fly and fight with, and it's a pain to hit anything with its guns.

[spacefox]

some very interesting points on this thread :thumbup:

[Jester986]

The relic campaign can be played as either the mig or the 86 by the way. Its essentially the same though whichever jet you take. But I do enjoy mig. I probably favor the 86 but eould still say the mig is worth buying if your interested it. Its the same level of quality as the 86 in terms of completion, systems, and art.

[spacefox]

This sale is awesome. I did get both now.

 

OMG just for sh#t and giggles - it is unreal to see them inside VR. OMG, what a surreal trip to see it in VR.

 

So this is how a Migs looks from the inside and F-86 omg wow. I can see plane history in VR; even though I barely know the systems of these planes.

 

Ejection is fun in VR!!!

[Svsmokey]

I never tire of hearing newbie responses to DCS in VR . It is amazing .

[spacefox]

I never tire of hearing newbie responses to DCS in VR . It is amazing .

 

I just can't go back to other sims. Sitting in VR alone is worth it. What a dream. OMG!!!!

[fatboy]

I favour the MIG 15 Personally.I have both and both won't disappoint IMO.:thumbup:

[Eldur]

Just do it. If you want something to give you a massive grin, then take the MiG-15 and fire that 37mm gun. You will love it.

[Bob1]

IMO no, the MiG-15 isn't worth it if you have the F-86 and you like learning systems. The MiG has no systems to speak of, while the F-86 has a bombing computer and radar gunsight. The MiG is also, imo, much more difficult to fly and fight with, and it's a pain to hit anything with its guns.

 

What? Are you unwell? "the mig-15 isnt worth it" ?? That plane got so much spunk and grit and history, dude, that is a must have plane if you like the f-86. Mig15 in VR is just a beauty to behold.

[kengou]

 

What? Are you unwell? "the mig-15 isnt worth it" ?? That plane got so much spunk and grit and history, dude, that is a must have plane if you like the f-86. Mig15 in VR is just a beauty to behold.

 

Just my opinion. I find flying the MiG more often frustrating than fun, it feels like I'm fighting the jet all the time. I own the MiG and only got to try the F-86 in the last free fly event but I found the Sabre much better, and regret my MiG purchase.

[grant977]

Sabre! She can even tangle against the modern guys in guns 1v1....

[flameoutme]

I love the F-86, maybe it's because it was from a simpler time and the systems are easy to learn. Spend more time shooting and bombing and less time watching you tube tutorials. As for a campaign, I own Yula and Relic. I LOVE Relic, it's so well done. I won't spoil the concept but it is a brilliant story approach as a way to use the F-86 in modern times... and live to talk about it.

 

I have the Mig 15 as well, and to be truthful, I'm having too much F-86 fun to be able to spend any time in the '15.Maybe someday.

[spacefox]

I love the F-86, maybe it's because it was from a simpler time and the systems are easy to learn. Spend more time shooting and bombing and less time watching you tube tutorials. As for a campaign, I own Yula and Relic. I LOVE Relic, it's so well done. I won't spoil the concept but it is a brilliant story approach as a way to use the F-86 in modern times... and live to talk about it.

 

I have the Mig 15 as well, and to be truthful, I'm having too much F-86 fun to be able to spend any time in the '15.Maybe someday.

 

I am going to start the F86 as soon as I finish the final campaign of Georgian War with my FC3 F15. Wow.

 

Excited about the F86