F-16AM for DCS with a modern Tape

[Pingodingo]

I have now spent a long time flying the F-16C Block 50 (which is great), but now that Denmark and the Netherlands are providing F-16s to Ukraine, I think it would be reasonable to introduce another F-16 variant. Another argument for this is that all the EPAF countries operate it, as well as other nations that have purchased second-hand F-16s, such as Romania.

Taking a closer look at the Danish variant, since we are still operating it (for about one more year), it has been upgraded to Tape 6.5 (which would be classified). However, it would be feasible to implement a lower tape version that still features more modern and capable weapons than the current in-game F-16.

This could also open the opportunity for more flexibility with the Dutch, Norwegian, and Belgian F-16AMs, which have extended tails. Additionally, all four countries have equipped their aircraft with the Terma PIDS+ and ECIPS/CJS pylons. These could either be selectable in a menu or included as a pylon extension.

This variant would be fitted with the Westinghouse AN/APG-66(V2) Fire Control Radar (FCR), which would allow for Track-While-Scan (TWS) mode with up to 10 targets at once. It would also include the Hazeltine APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend-or-Foe (AIFF) system, which would allow up to a 100nm range on datalink.

M6.1 Tape (This is what I hope to be included)

• Improved IFF system (Mode 5 waveform with better distinction between friendly and enemy aircraft)

• Introduction of the AIM-120D missile (two-way datalink, improved navigation, and high-angle off-boresight capabilities, with double the range)

• Addition of more advanced air-to-ground weapons (GBU-39 SDB, GBU-54 LJDAM)

• Integration of improved Link-16 functions with net-centric capability

• Implementation of a new Universal Armament Interface to standardize communication between the aircraft and weapons, eliminating the need for new OPF tapes with every new weapon system

One other noticeable feature in the AM package is the inclusion of the Terma ALQ-213 product family, which combines a new countermeasure panel with the capability of housing a jammer inside the ECIPS/CJS pylon. Additionally, the PIDS+ pylon has the capability of carrying flares.

A weapons list it would include:

Short range A2A

     Aim9L/M/X

     IRIST

Long range A2A

     Aim120B/C  possible D

A2G Weapons

     GBU-12/10/24

     GBU-38/39/31/32

     LJDAM  49/54

 

Im gonna stop my rant here but pls ED or Heatblur this would be a dream come true for alot of people esecially now that cold war germany is comming to the game.

have a good day : )

 

 

[Tango-17]

PLEASE HEATBLUR

 

[Furiz]

I'd be happy with M6.1 Tape and weapons that come with it, no need for whole new variant imo.

[Gunfreak]

If they're gonna spend time and money on making another F16. It shouldn't be one that is almost what we got now, but slightly more capable. It should be a proper cold war F16A block 10 or 15. To fit with Kola and Cold war Germany. 

Super light, super daylight dogfighter. 

[Logan54]

Another AH-64D for playing Enigma Cold War 60s?

[Furiz]

Well you can always pretend you fly F-16A, just limit the payload etc, but you can't pretend you have SDBs or LJDAM for example...