DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum FAQ

[Dača]

2 minutes ago, foxbat155 said:

Not....theoretically, all variants with RP-21M radar can use Kh-66 missile. So, MiG-21PFM, modernized PF, M, MF.

Another thing: Kh-66 never had name Grom, even Kh-23 didn't had that name. Yugoslav variant of Kh-23 produced under Soviet licence had name Grom.....

Thanks for pointing out wrong name, which can only add to suspicion on not enough research when Magnitude decided to use it. Yak-38, MiG-23, MiG-27, MiG-21PFMs and Sukhoi family aircrafts operated kh-23/kh-66 (Zvezda).

But not MiG-21Bis, as radar RP-22 is based on fixed beam instead of continues wave (CW).

Maybe Yugoslavia upgraded Bis on their own. But I didn't see Grom listed in Yugoslav air force manual for L-17 (Mig-21bis).

[Art-J]

It wasn't a question of insufficient research, the original Leatherneck dev team simply decided to add it for gameplay reasons, just like UPK gun pods, which weren't used on real Bis either.

But it's all too off-topic here and was discussed many times in -21 section of the forum, back in 2014 when module was released.

[Dača]

5 minutes ago, Art-J said:

It wasn't a question of insufficient research, the original Leatherneck dev team simply decided to add it for gameplay reasons, just like UPK gun pods, which weren't used on real Bis either.

But it's all too off-topic here and was discussed many times in -21 section of the forum, back in 2014 when module was released.

For gaming reasons it's even worse.

But I agree, we are off topic and we should stop.

[DragonSoulkin]

I'm still waiting for an answer as to what particular manual that is referenced in the FAQ as available on Amazon, is used in development of this aircraft for DCS. At this point it's obvious my question is just being blatantly ignored. Why is this such a hard thing for you guys at ED to answer? Seriously, all I want is to order a copy so I can read up on the material that's directly involved with the development of one of my favorite aircraft and to add it to my collection. For what reason are you keeping that a secret?

Edited Saturday at 09:56 PM by DragonSoulkin

[AeriaGloria]

9 minutes ago, DragonSoulkin said:

I'm still waiting for an answer as to what particular manual that is referenced in the FAQ as available on Amazon, is used in development of this aircraft for DCS. At this point it's obvious my question is just being blatantly ignored. Why is this such a hard thing for you guys at ED to answer? Seriously, all I want is to order a copy so I can read up on the material that's directly involved with the development of one of my favorite aircraft and to add it to my collection. For what reason are you keeping that a secret?

I mean there’s only two manuals on Amazon. Both are decently priced. I bought both of them. They complement each other nicely becuase one is non combat systems and the other handles combat. 
 

Just buy both 

[DragonSoulkin]

5 minutes ago, AeriaGloria said:

I mean there’s only two manuals on Amazon. Both are decently priced. I bought both of them. They complement each other nicely becuase one is non combat systems and the other handles combat. 
 

Just buy both 

At this stage that's not the point, the point is I'm obviously being ignored when I have been on topic with my question after asking multiple times. If they can't release what manual they're using for whatever reason then just come out and f*****g say it already instead of ignoring it.

[AeriaGloria]

The whole Amazon manual thing is just plausible deniability. Those two manuals are not enough to make a module. They are using every source they can, but saying they are using Amazon manuals to not receive un welcome attention from the government and accusations of using sensitive information. 
 

ED since being founded has no doubt accumulated a vast wealth of MiG-29 information from all over the place. But with recent developments of course they have to be careful when making a plane certain countries still use in active service or used until recently. 
 

They also don’t really read the forums. That’s for community managers and for them to pass on any info. Especially the English forums. And with MiG-29 team busy, community managers aren’t going to get every question answered with unfettered access. 

[Fran11player]

hace 10 horas, AeriaGloria dijo:

I mean there’s only two manuals on Amazon. Both are decently priced. I bought both of them. They complement each other nicely becuase one is non combat systems and the other handles combat. 
 

Just buy both 

One manual is for sure the one from Alan Wise, but what is the other?

[AeriaGloria]

8 minutes ago, Fran11player said:

One manual is for sure the one from Alan Wise, but what is the other?

The one published by NATO

[Volator]

Is there any difference in the two manuals?

The NATO manual probably is the GAF manual that is also available from other sources, right? What is the other manual?

[AeriaGloria]

11 minutes ago, Volator said:

Is there any difference in the two manuals?

The NATO manual probably is the GAF manual that is also available from other sources, right? What is the other manual?

You are correct. The other manual is a translation of the Yugoslavian L-18 manual, so includes chapters on combat use that GAF lacks. 

[YoYo]

What about next Wags’s videos? 

[Dača]

One strange notice to Eagle Dynamics.

What is this black strip of cockpit back side ?

Sending you same picture from real life one to see difference.

[okopanja]

1 hour ago, Dača said:

What is this black strip of cockpit back side ?

High Altitude Parachute Deployment Control Unit

[Dača]

1 minute ago, okopanja said:

High Altitude Parachute Deployment Control Unit

No, I meant texture. Looks like texture is broken. Compared to real world picture. Or I am missing something?

[draconus]

1 hour ago, Dača said:

No, I meant texture. Looks like texture is broken. Compared to real world picture. Or I am missing something?

Yes, but the devs will tell you: WIP images.

Edited 2 hours ago by draconus

[Dača]

20 minutes ago, draconus said:

Yes, but the devs will tell you: WIP images.

Even if they tell me it's intentional, what matters is that they fix it on the launch.

[Volator]

@NineLine Will three-digit borts work for the East German AF livery?