=Katze= Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Announcement! Historical Description The Lightning was Britain's first supersonic fighter with a maximum speed and climbing rate that exceeded everything but was limited by its short range and average weaponry. The Lightning was the result of the P.1A which was designed after the demand in 1947 for a supersonic research aircraft. The first of the three prototypes flew in August 1954, and later showed supersonic capabilities thanks to two Bristol Siddeley turbojets without afterburners. It was clear that this type had the qualities of an interceptor-fighter and the name was changed into P.1B witch flew first in April 1957 with two Rolls-Royce Avon turbojets. After a long development period with 20 pre-production aircraft the Lightning F.Mk1 came in use in 1960 with two 30 mm. cannon's and two Firestreak air to air missiles. Malta Aviation Museum Lightning F.2 Single-seat fighter (an improved variant of the F.1), delivered in 1962. A total of 44 built with 31 later modified to F.2A standard, five later modified to F.52 for export to Saudi Arabia. Lightning F.2A Single-seat fighter (F.2s upgraded to near F.6 standard); featuring Avon 211R engines, retained ADEN cannon and Firestreak (replaceable Firestreak pack swappable with ADEN Cannon Pack for a total of four ADEN Cannon), arrestor hook and enlarged Ventral Tank for two hours flight endurance. A total of 31 converted from F.2. DCS Aim to create a player flyable model Accurate EFM Gear simulation 2x IR Guided Missiles Exterior model Exterior animations and livery Interior avionic systems modeled to recreate the Lightning F.2 Ferranti AI radar and HUD Ejection Seat Damage model Updates will be posted bellow Currently on hold Edited April 14 by =Katze= 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason32 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Good luck with it, hopefully it won't crumble like many MODs do on DCS. My paintbrush is at the ready for sure. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Just incase you were unaware, Razbam do plan to release an EE Lightning at some point, though we've no idea when that will actually be. 1 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, Mr_sukebe said: Just incase you were unaware, Razbam do plan to release an EE Lightning at some point, though we've no idea when that will actually be. I'm aware, I'm focused on the earlier lightning F2 so it leaves room for the F6 which is more popular 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, =Katze= said: I'm aware, I'm focused on the earlier lightning F2 so it leaves room for the F6 which is more popular Makes sense. Good luck! I'm a Brit, so VERY much in favour of getting an EEL. 1 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Katze, Sir!!!!!! From what I understand Razbam dropped the Lightning project... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Tengah said: Katze, Sir!!!!!! From what I understand Razbam dropped the Lightning project... No, tell me it’s not true!! 1 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mr_sukebe said: No, tell me it’s not true!! Unfortunately so, from what I have read, I wanted to quote where I read this but for the life of me, I can't remember. It was either on these forums or else where. Is a great shame, would love to see the F6 but what would have been even better a T5 with multicrew!!!! Oh, the DCS dreams I have... Full of multicrew RAF Tonkas (GR1/a and F3), Banana Jet S2B's, Pusscat T4's and Frightning T5's... Alas... Edited August 26, 2023 by Tengah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE5405 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 @Tengah they said in their discord a few months back that the Lightning was just a covid project for one of their artists and wasn’t going to go on to be a full module. fingers crossed this mod takes off 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, HE5405 said: @Tengah they said in their discord a few months back that the Lightning was just a covid project for one of their artists and wasn’t going to go on to be a full module. fingers crossed this mod takes off Thank you HE5405, I knew I had read it some where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscotsman Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Ah, have to get some Avpin to spray around the room, when this comes out. I remember the smell of it at RAF Leuchars on the air days, 74 SQN Lightnings, The Flying Tigers! Showing my age! Break a leg! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJimIV Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Good to see the Lightning is finally coming to show us all what true climb rate is! Did the F2/F2.A have RedTop capabilities or just Firestreak, and could it mount the overwing fuel tanks of later marks? 3 High speed, smooth brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 3 hours ago, SlimJimIV said: Good to see the Lightning is finally coming to show us all what true climb rate is! Did the F2/F2.A have RedTop capabilities or just Firestreak, and could it mount the overwing fuel tanks of later marks? The Red Top came with F6 in 1964 so unfortunately not with the F2A. The ferry fuel tanks were also F6, they weren't used in combat but for long range flights between airbases from what I gather 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Very early WIP image of the front cockpit section Edited September 4, 2023 by =Katze= 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I hope that you used the standard British way of cockpit ergonomics, i.e. put all the buttons, switches and dials in a box, throw in a hand grenade and see where they go. 2 1 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 There's some logic to it but it is a bit all over the place! If anyone has any reference information on the F2a or F2 cockpit specifically please let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boresight Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I love a Lightning, used to love sitting in the F.53 that sat in the hangar I was working in. Will be watching this one! Do you have a Discord or will you update this forum page? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Mostly just the forum at this stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) The front section is coming along slowly Edited September 8, 2023 by =Katze= 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRFU Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Beautiful, can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 Here's some more WIP exterior views. I'm working on landing gear and basic missile shapes (may replace with base game IR missiles). 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 This is looking wonderful, well done! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 I know I shouldn't ask... Buuuuutttt.... Any news? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Katze= Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 On 12/2/2023 at 12:57 PM, Tengah said: I know I shouldn't ask... Buuuuutttt.... Any news? Hi didn't see this for some reason. Its currently on hold till i release the F9F Panther. If you want to follow the progress join the discord server! https://discord.gg/HYxwH3nruQ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengah Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Excellent news, thank you, Katze And joined. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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