Post Gina upcoming module speculation

[6S.Duke]

Just to clarify, we are not closer to ED than before.

In our post on F35, we said that it is actually possible to make a good simulation of the F35 based on the public information, and our F35 for the other platform is the proof (we also received compliments of pilots who fly this aircraft in real life saying that at the moment is the closest rendition of the aircraft on a PC simulator)

Another hint that we are not closer than before is that in the beyond video, none of our aircraft have been advertised.

Anyway, we are continuing on our path, hoping to not disappoint the expectations with the "Gina".

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[MAXsenna]

8 hours ago, dcn said:

Considering that IFE supports ED in developing F-35

To add to what Duke wrote above. In the statement they clearly stated that they are NOT working with ED on it. That said, it's probably the F-117A. 

Personally, I hope it is the F-111something, as IFE has experience with older aircraft and multicrew. AND since BN stated in Discord that the F-117A is coming by a 3rd party, it would mean we'd get both!  

Edited January 25 by MAXsenna
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[dcn]

7小时前，6S.Duke说：

Just to clarify, we are not closer to ED than before.

Well, I thought ED and IFE were as close as Trump and Musk these days...

54分钟前，MAXsenna说：

To add to what Duke wrote above. In the statement they clearly stated that they are NOT working with ED on it. That said, it's probably the F-117A. 

The support I mentioned is verbal support, not that IFE helped ED develop F-35, which is clearly stated in the IFE's statement of 'We are not involved'

Edited January 25 by dcn

[MAXsenna]

The support I mentioned is verbal support, not that IFE helped ED develop F-35, which is clearly stated in the IFE's statement of 'We are not involved'

Fair enough, I misunderstood you then as many users on various platforms are under the impression it's a joint venture.
Cheers!

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[dcn]

14小时前，Gianky说：

Ah, I didn't think of that! January 16th!

When did the F-117 have its operational debut? In the night between January 16th and January 17th, 1991! That's why we had all those Desert Storm like shots!

(Just to clarify: I'm not a conspiracy nut!)

That's wonderful!I didn't think about that.I simply thought January 17th=1.17

[YoYo]

Bring your C-2 Greyhound to DCS or flyable Viking!
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2018/10/c-2-greyhound-e-2-hawkeye-beta.html

We will have C-130 so why not @DCSIndiaFoxtEcho

Edited January 26 by YoYo

[MAXsenna]

Bring your C-2 Greyhound to DCS or flyable Viking!
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2018/10/c-2-greyhound-e-2-hawkeye-beta.html

Totally!

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[Kurnass1977]

Il 25/01/2025 at 16:10, Gianky ha scritto:

Ah, I didn't think of that! January 16th!

When did the F-117 have its operational debut? In the night between January 16th and January 17th, 1991! That's why we had all those Desert Storm like shots!

(Just to clarify: I'm not a conspiracy nut!)

Mmmmhhhh.... the F-117 baptism of fire was during Operation Just Cause at Panama in 1989

http://www.f-117a.com/Panama.html

[Kraken_ZA]

23 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

To add to what Duke wrote above. In the statement they clearly stated that they are NOT working with ED on it. That said, it's probably the F-117A. 

Personally, I hope it is the F-111something, as IFE has experience with older aircraft and multicrew. AND since BN stated in Discord that the F-117A is coming by a 3rd party, it would mean we'd get both!  

Do you have a link to where BN stated in the official Discord that the F-117A is confirmed?

[MAXsenna]

Do you have a link to where BN stated in the official Discord that the F-117A is confirmed?

Just search for it. I saw a screenshot in a forum we don't talk about here.

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[Kraken_ZA]

2 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Just search for it. I saw a screenshot in a forum we don't talk about here.

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I have searched the official DCS Discord for it and have not found anything confirmed. @BIGNEWY 

[MAXsenna]

I have searched the official DCS Discord for it and have not found anything confirmed. @BIGNEWY 

Seems I was mistaken, as I cannot find the screenshot again. Doesn't really matter if you take the hints from IFE seriously.

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[Gianky]

19 hours ago, Kurnass1977 said:

Mmmmhhhh.... the F-117 baptism of fire was during Operation Just Cause at Panama in 1989

http://www.f-117a.com/Panama.html

An, my bad! Thanks for catching that, Kurnass!

[Boosterdog]

I dont get the clamour for the F117.  Flies like a brick, small payload, slow, ungainly, singlerole. Brings nohing more system wise either.  I dunno - its a bit Cessna with a bomb. 

Now - the F-111 is something I could get behind!

 

[Kurnass1977]

6 ore fa, Gianky ha scritto:

An, my bad! Thanks for catching that, Kurnass!

No prob

[MAXsenna]

I dont get the clamour for the F117.  Flies like a brick, small payload, slow, ungainly, singlerole. Brings nohing more system wise either.  I dunno - its a bit Cessna with a bomb. 
Now - the F-111 is something I could get behind!
 

Yeah, I want me an Aardvark! (WhoTF came up with that name anyway???!!!)
My guess is as good as yours, while I believe the reason people want the F-117A, is the rep it got in the various conflicts it attended, the nostalgia of the Microprose's F-19/F-117 and the glorious days of 80s and 90s simming.

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[Boosterdog]

4 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Yeah, I want me an Aardvark! (WhoTF came up with that name anyway???!!!)
My guess is as good as yours, while I believe the reason people want the F-117A, is the rep it got in the various conflicts it attended, the nostalgia of the Microprose's F-19/F-117 and the glorious days of 80s and 90s simming.

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Each to their own - but, yeah, F111, 100ft off the deck, no radar cross section skullduggery. 

[dcn]

2小时前，Boosterdog说：

I dont get the clamour for the F117.

I don't know why you say this.People just analyzed that IFE's next module is probably F-117.

[Lace]

12 hours ago, Boosterdog said:

I dont get the clamour for the F117.  Flies like a brick, small payload, slow, ungainly, singlerole. Brings nohing more system wise either.  I dunno - its a bit Cessna with a bomb. 

Now - the F-111 is something I could get behind!

 

I'd love an F-117.  I'd also love an F-111.  Both very different aircraft with very different mission sets.  The beauty of DCS is that it allows the player to experience all kinds of flying, in many different types.  It's not all about high scores and K:D ratios, otherwise why build trainers, helicopters, aerobatic aircraft, etc? It's about simulating particular experiences.  The F-117 would offer a unique experience within DCS.  It won't appeal to the AMRAAM-maxers, and in DCS in its current form might be a bit of an oddball, but with the Dynamic Campaign Engine combined with proper target driven outcomes (rather than the non persistent, story-driven campaigns we currently have) it will offer a planning and execution element which is currently missing from DCS.  The small payload is largely irrelevant, as most sorties will have a primary and maybe secondary target.  Those dozens of MK82s on the F-111 will likely come off in one pass anyway, so the outcome is the same.  I.e a single well planned and executed target run. 

The F-111 could be very important if we lose the F-15E, as currently it is the only all-weather strike aircraft in DCS (at least until the Tornado arrives).  Although a generation older, and less versatile than the Mud Hen I think it would be another popular choice with players.

If it is either of those I would be very happy indeed.

(but do the F-117 first!) 

[Boosterdog]

10 hours ago, dcn said:

I don't know why you say this.People just analyzed that IFE's next module is probably F-117.

I wasnt referring to this thread but the general expression of lust for the Nighthawk expressed in these forums over time. 

 

41 minutes ago, Lace said:

I'd love an F-117.  I'd also love an F-111.  Both very different aircraft with very different mission sets.  The beauty of DCS is that it allows the player to experience all kinds of flying, in many different types.  It's not all about high scores and K:D ratios, otherwise why build trainers, helicopters, aerobatic aircraft, etc? It's about simulating particular experiences.  The F-117 would offer a unique experience within DCS.  It won't appeal to the AMRAAM-maxers, and in DCS in its current form might be a bit of an oddball, but with the Dynamic Campaign Engine combined with proper target driven outcomes (rather than the non persistent, story-driven campaigns we currently have) it will offer a planning and execution element which is currently missing from DCS.  The small payload is largely irrelevant, as most sorties will have a primary and maybe secondary target.  Those dozens of MK82s on the F-111 will likely come off in one pass anyway, so the outcome is the same.  I.e a single well planned and executed target run. 

The F-111 could be very important if we lose the F-15E, as currently it is the only all-weather strike aircraft in DCS (at least until the Tornado arrives).  Although a generation older, and less versatile than the Mud Hen I think it would be another popular choice with players.

If it is either of those I would be very happy indeed.

(but do the F-117 first!) 

I get it but the F117A doesnt exclusively bring those elements (DCE and TDOs). Any airframe can. Thats not down to whats missing airframe wise, but whats missing in the core game. 

In any case Im not decrying the Nighthawk, Im just a bit mystified at its appeal. 

[Rick Mave]

I'd love to see an Alpha Jet at some point.

[Bremspropeller]

A post-KWS Alpha Jet A to be precise (ECM gear, C20 motors)

Split Air is making an E-model mod, which by itself is awesome, but I guess it would cut into the sales potential of the Alphons.