i motion when the IIAF tomcat that we can take the glove pylons off

[Naquaii]

36 minutes ago, evanf117 said:

i thought it was IRST not TCS, but, good info to know,

also even if it was just a demonstrator, id like to be able to remove all the pylons just for the memes, the speed, and the weight,  i dont see a reason not to have that as an option

 

The reason for it not being an option in DCS currently is basically just that, it was never done outside of demonstration or testing and it was a <profanity>-ton of work to do. Operationally it just wasn't done unless for specific maintenance reasons.

Early on there were even a skinnier version of the pylon with AIM-9 launchers only which had the lower part be more slim. But I'm not sure that was ever used operationally and if it was it was removed really early on as the advantage was minimal.

Edited March 2, 2023 by Naquaii

[WolfHound009]

35 minutes ago, Naquaii said:

The reason for it not being an option in DCS currently is basically just that, it was never done outside of demonstration or testing and it was a <profanity>-ton of work to do. Operationally it just wasn't done unless for specific maintenance reasons.

Early on there were even a skinnier version of the pylon with AIM-9 launchers only which had the lower part be more slim. But I'm not sure that was ever used operationally and if it was it was removed really early on as the advantage was minimal.

 

Will there be beavertail options with the early -A?

 

[Naquaii]

3 minutes ago, WolfHound009 said:

Will there be beavertail options with the early -A?

 

Can't really say tbh, you'd need to ask @Cobra847or @IronMikefor that.

[SkateZilla]

The Lot before the IIAF Order was IRST, but they were replaced or removed/capped off in the fleet as they didnt perform.

But in the Image it's clearly TCS, as IRST has the Eyeball Lens and not the Flat Lens.

Edited March 2, 2023 by SkateZilla