DCS: F-16C Viper Roadmap

[twistking]

21 hours ago, Wags said:

Some features require a lot of effort and time, like HTS/HAD and AG radar, while the others are not as complex and can be completed sooner. We’ll start with the most important ranked by you, that are also feasible for us, and then continue to bring you more and more DCS: F-16C Viper functionality.

You should really focus on the obvious placeholders and missing features. When me and my buddies tested the Viper at the last big free to play event (decembre?) there were some really obvious things missing, that we could easily realize without checking the manual. Can't remember everything, bust most obvious things were the placeholder-titled MFD menu-screens, the lack of proper countermeasure-management, and some obvious omissions when going through the DED ("upfront controller"?) menus.

These things made the whole module feel very basic to us.

[BIGNEWY]

56 minutes ago, twistking said:

You should really focus on the obvious placeholders and missing features. When me and my buddies tested the Viper at the last big free to play event (decembre?) there were some really obvious things missing, that we could easily realize without checking the manual. Can't remember everything, bust most obvious things were the placeholder-titled MFD menu-screens, the lack of proper countermeasure-management, and some obvious omissions when going through the DED ("upfront controller"?) menus.

These things made the whole module feel very basic to us.

 

I hope you reminded your buddies this is early access and the viper is still in development. The list here focuses on the poll and does not list all tasks. 

 

thanks

[Furiz]

1 hour ago, twistking said:

You should really focus on the obvious placeholders and missing features. When me and my buddies tested the Viper at the last big free to play event (decembre?) there were some really obvious things missing, that we could easily realize without checking the manual. Can't remember everything, bust most obvious things were the placeholder-titled MFD menu-screens, the lack of proper countermeasure-management, and some obvious omissions when going through the DED ("upfront controller"?) menus.

These things made the whole module feel very basic to us.

 

[IkarusC42B Pilot]

5 hours ago, FoxOne007 said:

I would assume the HARM DL mode thingy is part of the HTS

Its not. Its part of the steerpoint system. In esseance its similar as receiving steerpoints but they are sead messages

Edited August 1, 2021 by IkarusC42B Pilot

[Lace]

Thanks for the timeline.  It looks like there are some exciting additions in the pipeline.  It will be interesting to see how the ECM pods and decoys function within the DCS World environment.  A wider expansion of the EW aspects of the game would be a welcome improvement.  Also the A/G radar and HMCS symbology will be a game changer for the Viper's effectiveness.

 

 

[FoxOne007]

11 minutes ago, IkarusC42B Pilot said:

Its not. Its part of the steerpoint system. In esseance its similar as receiving steerpoints but they are sead messages

 

Aaha oke

[twistking]

2 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

 

I hope you reminded your buddies this is early access and the viper is still in development. The list here focuses on the poll and does not list all tasks. 

 

thanks

sure thing. all i wanted to point out is that some omissions are evident to the uninformed, while others are less so. my humble opinion is that those omissions that are more evident should be a priority, even if they maybe add less capability sexyness to the module. not a big deal though...

[FoxOne007]

@Wagsor @BIGNEWYwill we still get the LAU-131 rocket pods as well, that were initially on the planned systems list?

[NineLine]

3 hours ago, FoxOne007 said:

@Wagsor @BIGNEWYwill we still get the LAU-131 rocket pods as well, that were initially on the planned systems list?

This is still to be determined, and low priority at the moment, thanks.

[hasole]

Thanks for the roadmap. Looking forward to the updates as they come. 

[FoxOne007]

10 hours ago, NineLine said:

This is still to be determined, and low priority at the moment, thanks.

I’m a just bit curious why it has gone from something that is on the list when it got up for pre-order to, TBD…. It’s a rocket pod on a TER… not a super complicated system. (Not meant in anger, just general curiosity) 

[sobek]

On 8/1/2021 at 11:05 AM, Bricux said:

Since "our" F-16 is describled as CM blk. 50 version, its means the same like C 50+ (C 50 Plus)? If it's, that means we should get V(9) with SAR. 

 

"The first production V(9) radar, which was delivered in April 2002". DCS F-16 is around 2007, so we should (i hope) get (V)9 radar  

 

 

Last I checked it was specifically stated that we do NOT get the (V)9 but the (V)5. Personally I'd love a (V)9, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[Myhre124]

Any chance of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs in the future and maybe the Terma PIDS+ pylons seen on most european F-16s and i believe also USAF F-16s.

[Blackdog]

On 7/31/2021 at 8:35 AM, Wags said:

Air-to-Air Radar improvements: DTT SAM mode, bullseye, and intercept steering cue.

 

Does 'bullseye' include the cursor bullseye location?  I really hope so -- at present communicating bandit locations and stuff with other airframe types is very challenging.  It really becomes a hindrance in large scale / complex multiplayer missions.

[hawk4me]

Great to see updates to the roadmap for sure. Only down side I see to the current model of F16 we got is that it really lacks weapon diversity. I imagine if the JSOW-A ever got it's HOF implemented it would really make a huge difference in the weapons ability to actually kill stuff. Having the JDAM's is certainly great I just wish the USAF/ANG actually used 1000 pound bombs as well. A lot of time's the 500 pounds isn't enough and 2000 pounds is overkill and hard to carry if you get in any kind of BVR engagement but I guess that is what it is. Great update on the roadmap.

[JOYFUL_CLOVR]

Thank you for the roadmap! It will be interesting to see the performance tweaks to an already solid module. Hopefully it will make the plane an even better fighter!

[superi0r]

SNIPER POD WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[TobiasA]

So this means we will get a working bullseye cursor this year? Good news

[PKP_Cooler]

Thanks! DCS rules. I love the F16. The A10C is also a great plane. 

[FoxOne007]

4 hours ago, Myhre124 said:

Any chance of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs in the future and maybe the Terma PIDS+ pylons seen on most european F-16s and i believe also USAF F-16s.

Both are not planned/will not be coming

[Tank50us]

Given that some Block 50s in the export market that are equipped with the AGM-84 Harpoon, is there any chance the F-16 could be equipped with this in the future?

[TEOMOOSE]

On 8/1/2021 at 5:05 AM, Bricux said:

Since "our" F-16 is describled as CM blk. 50 version, its means the same like C 50+ (C 50 Plus)? If it's, that means we should get V(9) with SAR. 

 

"The first production V(9) radar, which was delivered in April 2002". DCS F-16 is around 2007, so we should (i hope) get (V)9 radar  

 

 

By the way the V (9) was first tested in the Greece HAF F-16's.

 

And the HAF sop and supliments well documented and available for public access and we can only hope for a exported version of the F-16 therefore all your and others whishes would make sense.

 

 Cheers

[FoxOne007]

1 hour ago, Tank50us said:

Given that some Block 50s in the export market that are equipped with the AGM-84 Harpoon, is there any chance the F-16 could be equipped with this in the future?

Since ED is making a USAF/ANG version and not an export version that is gonna be a no too

Edited August 6, 2021 by FoxOne007

[Beamscanner]

On 7/31/2021 at 8:35 AM, Wags said:

RWR Handoff PRF Tones.

awwwww yeeeaahhhh

[TEOMOOSE]

1 hour ago, FoxOne007 said:

Since ED is making a USAF/ANG version and not an export version that is gonna be a no too

 

I know man, I was being sarcastic! - but the facts about the HAF F-16 is true.