Request for a legacy SPO-15 realism option

[swartbyron]

We have already the option of choosing a fully realistic INS or a non realistic one that requires no fix taking.

No fix taking being the non realistic option and brings the INS in line with how it worked in the FC MiG-29A.

Could ED consider something similar the SPO-15LM?

Example:

Default - [Fully realistic]

[User option] - Legacy FC3]

As with the INS option, this would be naturally be enforced by the mission creator.

 

Edited Tuesday at 08:42 AM by swartbyron

[AeriaGloria]

Sure, but please not original fc3 SPO. Just give it launch warning and be used with radar. 
 

With RSBN correction the nav system also doesn’t need fix taking, the most it will be off is about 800m but no more becuase of the constant RSBN updates. 

[Mainstay]

I would like this option as well. 

Indeed make it work with radar on and launch warning and that would be awsome!

[Apok]

I guess this would solve the issue ppl have with SPO not synced with radar. Option would cuircumvent the argument.

[swartbyron]

2 hours ago, AeriaGloria said:

Sure, but please not original fc3 SPO. Just give it launch warning and be used with radar. 

The option of having lauch warning and a working front sector when the radar is transmitting will satisfy most people.

[Drona]

+1 for this.

[Thirsty]

+1
Seems like the best option since ED didn't seem to care a lot about the contradicting documentation and information about the function of the SPO-15

[Schmidtfire]

Since we’re already asking for a fictional/modified SPO-15, we should also ask for R-77.

Name the option ”MIG29 modified edition” and call it a day. Not much worse offense than KA-50 with 3 pylons, MIG-21bis with Grom or F-16C with 4 Harms.

Or we can accept the MIG-29 for what it is with the limitations it had in real life.

Edited Thursday at 03:03 PM by Schmidtfire

[Thirsty]

On 10/9/2025 at 5:01 PM, Schmidtfire said:

Or we can accept the MIG-29 for what it is with the limitations it had in real life.

Sure I have no problem, but that means all the aircraft should be what limitations in had in real life.
Just like the ones you mentioned above
Additinonally, that all aircraft in DCS (other than the F-4 and the FF 29) has a magic RWR that picks up SARH launches that it shouldn't.

In the end, next to the study level simulation, people are using these aircraft to fly in virtual PvE or PvP combat scenarios.

And right now, you can't take the 29 anywhere, since everything has magical properties.

This is why a switch option like that what is mentioned on this thread would be really good or would solve all the current issues with the only full fidelity Soviet 4th gen aircraft.

[swartbyron]

True to life realism is wonderful but our MiG-29 is handicapped when it comes to flying on our favourite servers and in the way the community likes to play DCS.

Hunting alone or capturing bases, reaming and repeating is not in anyway realistic, but it is the way the community plays DCS and is part of our culture.

GCI when it comes will make PVP servers more playable I suppose but the super realistic state of RWR makes the usual way we like to fly on PVE servers is a frustrating  and sometimes an impossible task.

Others just want to be able to enjoy their single-player missions without their wingman giving them a constant lock tone the whole flight.

We have an option for unrealistic labels, and they are set to on in most missions, campaigns, and servers, for heaven’s sake.

If we want more realism, they can be turned off by the player or forced off by the mission designer.

So having the option of having our SPO-15 work a little more like we are used to is not that far-fetched nor be an unfair advantage and would just make flying the MiG the way we like to fly it more enjoyable for the vast majority of players. 

I really do hope ED considers this.

 

Edited 8 hours ago by swartbyron