Voyager asset?

[Toga10]

As we've seen in moduels sutch as the AV-8B devs can make a more fitting AI tanker model to go with the moduel (for example the kc-130 for the Harrier) are we likely to at somepoint see an AI voyager tanker to accompany the Typhoon later along the road after an early access release?

[notproplayer3]

+1 It would be amazing.

[Madfish]

Would be nice for sure! Maybe you could turn this into a topic for collecting asset ideas

For example what about some ground (crew) assets like

• a detailed shelter (if possible one where raindrops don't fall through)
• hangar tractor / pulley
• hydraulic test stand
• starter unit / generator
• chemical decontamination ground support unit
• field laboratory for chemical identification
• couple of suited up NPCs in meaningful poses as seen e.g. here
• load trailers
• hoist
• towbar
• component crane
• DASS Typhoon Cooling Cart (conditioned air and ECS)
• other statics / decorative elements like
  • an engine on service frame
  • high detail crates 
  • fuel tanks
  • fire extinguisher cart
  • wheel chock
  • decent fuel truck
  • decent fire truck
  • some ground crew in decent (animated) idle poses?
  • barrier tape that could be used for airshows / display
  • flood lights
  • see this image for a reference of a few elements described

E.g.

[Gierasimov]

Given that they are doing German Typhoon and not British one (initially, but for me the other ones will not see a daylight before end of EA), a more adequate tanker would be Luftwaffe A310 MRTT.

[IronMike]

At this moment we are not planning to add additional AI assetts, however, we would still love to see your wishes, because that can change throughout development. As you know, we love to embed our modules in accompanying content that makes them even more enjoyable, so I would very, extremely carefully say: it is not entirely off the table. It is a matter of resources (in majority: time) though and thus for the time being we will say "no" - so that you guys are not disappointed in the end.

Some of your suggestions I like very much, indeed, and it does not mean that if we do not add something for EA or release even, we wouldn't consider it further down the line. So please: keep bringing on your wishes, don't hold back. We follow these always with utmost interest!

Thank you!

[QuiGon]

17 hours ago, Gierasimov said:

Given that they are doing German Typhoon and not British one (initially, but for me the other ones will not see a daylight before end of EA), a more adequate tanker would be Luftwaffe A310 MRTT.

 

Or the A400M, which is being operated by Germany and the UK.

 

 

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by QuiGon

[Gierasimov]

44 minutes ago, QuiGon said:

 

Or the A400M, which is being operated by Germany and the UK.

Even better

[Mars Exulte]

I've always like the A-400, even if it was a bit of an unnecessary boondoggle... but then, I like turboprops in general.

[Toga10]

On 7/29/2021 at 7:27 AM, QuiGon said:

 

Or the A400M, which is being operated by Germany and the UK.

 

 

 

 

the uk doesnt use it as a tanker, only as a transport. its still a well needed assed in dcs but maybe not as a tanker 

 

[Dragon1-1]

Who said anything about the Brits? The Eurofighter we're getting is going to be the German version, an A400M tanker would be fine.

[Northstar98]

Personally, given that we're getting a German Typhoon, it would be better to get either an A310 MRTT or an A400M (which is also used by Spain, though maybe not as a tanker).

Edited November 8, 2021 by Northstar98

[Silver_Dragon]

1 hour ago, Northstar98 said:

Personally, given that we're getting a German Typhoon, it would be better to get either an A310 MRTT or an A400M (which is also used by Spain, though maybe not as a tanker).

 

From 2017, "Ejercito del Aire" (Spainish air force) was certificate A400M as tankers.
https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/noticias/noticia/VIDEONOTICIA-Certificacion-de-reabastecimiento-en-vuelo-del-A400M/#

From Ocean Sky air exercises on late september 2021.

 

Edited November 8, 2021 by Silver_Dragon

[Northstar98]

1 minute ago, Silver_Dragon said:

From 2017, "Ejercito del Aire" (Spainish air force) was certificate A400M as tankers.
https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/noticias/noticia/VIDEONOTICIA-Certificacion-de-reabastecimiento-en-vuelo-del-A400M/#

From Ocean Sky air exercises on late september 2021.

 

Well there you go then, an A400M would also be suitable for Spanish Typhoons (and I suppose the F1M though I think that was gone before the first A400M was delivered).