leroy1964 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I hope I got that right? Is it true the DCS are going to be doing an Apache Sim like Blackshark, I for one reckon that would be excellent.:thumbup: I am old so be nice, but I remember buying my first ever computer, a comodore 64 with the tape deck thingy just so I could play microprose's Gunship, loved it. In my humble opinion (maybe some nostalgia there) that was the best apache sim ever made, because of the game play and the depth. I wonder whatever happened to microprose, they made some excellent games for the 64 and then later my amiga 500:) Cheers all
nemises Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 yes, they are developing the AH64a *woot* !!! , not the "D" though, as it is still very classified...whereas the "A" is not. ... you'll haveto google if you want to know the differnces, but essentially the A is an oldskool version of the apache with no radar. If you search the forums, you will even see some work-in-progress shots of the AH64a cockpits! As well as the AH64a, they are developing: - A10a - A10c - Mi24 - F16c - F15c - Mig29a and if there is a god in heaven, then they are also doing the su25a / t , and Tornado ;)
TangoRomeo Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Yep, i remember it. Though i think Janes Longbow II was the ultimate Apache sim. Microprose got sacked by Hasbro in `98, and Hasbro by Infogrames in 2001. In 2003 the last Dev studio was closed down. Sad times. Microprose did create some fine Simulations in it's time.
Mugenjin Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 i thought the a-10a was scrapped and theyre only doing the c-version next. which module comes after that isn't entirely decided yet iirc.
rapid Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Yep, i remember it. Though i think Janes Longbow II was the ultimate Apache sim. Microprose got sacked by Hasbro in `98, and Hasbro by Infogrames in 2001. In 2003 the last Dev studio was closed down. Sad times. Microprose did create some fine Simulations in it's time. Well said Longbow2 was the dogs nuts.:thumbup: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
nemises Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 i thought the a-10a was scrapped and theyre only doing the c-version next. which module comes after that isn't entirely decided yet iirc. ?...dunno.... Would be a shame though, both would be very welcome!
leroy1964 Posted May 16, 2009 Author Posted May 16, 2009 Tornado yes, they are developing the AH64a *woot* !!! , not the "D" though, as it is still very classified...whereas the "A" is not. ... you'll haveto google if you want to know the differnces, but essentially the A is an oldskool version of the apache with no radar. If you search the forums, you will even see some work-in-progress shots of the AH64a cockpits! As well as the AH64a, they are developing: - A10a - A10c - Mi24 - F16c - F15c - Mig29a and if there is a god in heaven, then they are also doing the su25a / t , and Tornado ;) Just off topic, but I always thought the Tornado was an excellent fighter/bomber, awesome a/c. I remember the 1st Gulf War where the brits did alot of the early 'real low level close bombing' in the start, amazing success but hardly anyone knew about it. I knew as I was in the RAAF then and loved all things military. The payload of the tornado was exceptional I think it nearly matched (or may even carry more ordance) then our beloved F111 (the PIG). Just to ramble on (and I may not be 100% accurate) however the tornado along with the yanks and aussies used to complete an excercise in canada (I think) but I remember reading the yanks were not happy that the Aussies and Brits used to win it more times than they did. The last excercise they did (in my day) I am sure the brits using Tornados stole the show with some excellent displays. I guess what I am saying is I think (IMHO) that the Tornado was often not given the credit it deserved as an A/C and of course the british pilots who flew them well.:pilotfly: If I am wrong with the finer details I do apoligise, but I think you can get what I am trying to say.:thumbup: Cheers
CAT_101st Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 (maybe some nostalgia there) You want some nostalgia try this out. Found in the deeeeep black hole that was my closet. Home built PC Win 10 Pro 64bit, MB ASUS Z170 WS, 6700K, EVGA 1080Ti Hybrid, 32GB DDR4 3200, Thermaltake 120x360 RAD, Custom built A-10C sim pit, TM WARTHOG HOTAS, Cougar MFD's, 3D printed UFC and Saitek rudders. HTC VIVE VR. https://digitalcombatmercenaries.enjin.com/
leroy1964 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Posted May 17, 2009 excellent You want some nostalgia try this out. Found in the deeeeep black hole that was my closet. Wow, I remember when that game came out, it was huge, played the game not anything after, pilot mercs from memory, cool.:smilewink:
andysim Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 isnt the su-25 in lock on flaming cliffs a DCS aircraft? id love to see that made with a clickable cockpit like the blackshark.
nemises Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 they haven't mentioned it specifically for DCS, but it would surely be awesome
EtherealN Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I read a post by GGTharos that said the Su-25T was unlikely, since it's not in active service anywhere. We might get lucky with other versions of the 25 though (Gods please!). The 25T in FC isn't fully DCS standard though, even if you forget the cockpit stuff. The flight model is good but not quite DCS standard (from my understanding), and the internal systems modeling is very much simplified. Some systems would translate between BS and a 25T though (like the Skhval and laser handling), but it would have to get a scratch-built hydraulics and electronics simulation. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
element1108 Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Strike commander lol totally rocked that. Mercenary air combat was a new twist on the genre that's for sure.
amalahama Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 and if there is a god in heaven, then they are also doing the su25a / t , and Tornado ;) Errrr... Have I missed something in the last days? Regards!
joey45 Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Tornado sounds like a good idea. or the Jag as that had no radar but not sure on the jamming gear???.. Us brits don't get anything, its all yank stuff.... but saying that.. the A-1 or the F4 would be good.... which we had both of... DCS: classic aircrafts :lol: Edited May 17, 2009 by joey45 The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
nemises Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Errrr... Have I missed something in the last days? Regards! lol..no, just projecting my own dreams
amalahama Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 lol..no, just projecting my own dreams Oh! Ok, returning my heart rate to a normal value... Regards!!
Scrape Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 The payload of the tornado was exceptional I think it nearly matched (or may even carry more ordance) then our beloved F111 (the PIG). Cheers While the Tornado is impressive in its own right it was no 111. The 111 had a staggering 100,000 pound max take off weight, thats about 45 thousand kilograms for you metric guys. It had a top speed of mach 3 and its terrain following radar/auto pilot was unmatched. The autopilot could maintain beyond mach at 500 feet over any terrain, city or otherwise. The upgraded version of that system resides in the B1. Even though it carried an F designation it was more of a tactical bomber. I can tell you that the pilots who flew it were crazy and wild. They provided great TDY stories. Different breed of todays stick actuators. "It's amazing, even at the Formula 1 level how many drivers still think the brakes are for slowing the car down."
nerves Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Great memories of a flight sim called tornado back in the day's of Falcon 3.0 by Spectrum Holobyte. Longbow was the best Helicopter sim after the great Apache 95. I wish "they" would consider doing a Harrier model as well.
leroy1964 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 many thanks While the Tornado is impressive in its own right it was no 111. The 111 had a staggering 100,000 pound max take off weight, thats about 45 thousand kilograms for you metric guys. It had a top speed of mach 3 and its terrain following radar/auto pilot was unmatched. The autopilot could maintain beyond mach at 500 feet over any terrain, city or otherwise. The upgraded version of that system resides in the B1. Even though it carried an F designation it was more of a tactical bomber. I can tell you that the pilots who flew it were crazy and wild. They provided great TDY stories. Different breed of todays stick actuators. I enjoyed my time at Amberley and before that at ARDU and the 'pig' was exceptional, I even got to go in the simulator although I remember it being not what I expected. All in all I was just saying the tornado was an a/c I always thought was great. Cheers:thumbup:
McVittees Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 It had a top speed of mach 3 Hmm, that doesn't sound right. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Great minds think alike; idiots seldom differ.":pilotfly: i5 3750K@4.3Ghz, MSI Z77A GD55, 8GB DDR3, Palit GTX 670, 24" Benq@1920*1080, X52 Pro, Win 7 64bit.
leroy1964 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 I think Hmm, that doesn't sound right. more like 2.2 (from memory):smartass: Cheers
McVittees Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 more like 2.2 (from memory):smartass: Cheers Now that's a bit more like it!:thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Great minds think alike; idiots seldom differ.":pilotfly: i5 3750K@4.3Ghz, MSI Z77A GD55, 8GB DDR3, Palit GTX 670, 24" Benq@1920*1080, X52 Pro, Win 7 64bit.
Pilotasso Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 While the Tornado is impressive in its own right it was no 111. The 111 had a staggering 100,000 pound max take off weight, thats about 45 thousand kilograms for you metric guys. It had a top speed of mach 3 and its terrain following radar/auto pilot was unmatched. The autopilot could maintain beyond mach at 500 feet over any terrain, city or otherwise. The upgraded version of that system resides in the B1. Even though it carried an F designation it was more of a tactical bomber. I can tell you that the pilots who flew it were crazy and wild. They provided great TDY stories. Different breed of todays stick actuators. errr... F-111's were nowhere near capable of mach 3. The attack on Libya conisted on 2 dozen aircraft of wich only 8 were capable of delivering the bombs. F-111's were not without their quirks due to their older equipment. .
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