Next DCS (US) Fixed Wing Aircraft Wish List

[Gh0st007]

F/A-18C/A/B/D. Yes i would like the F/A-18E/F. either way as long as it's an F/A-18 version I don't care :P

[PelicanPilot]

F/A-18C/A/B/D. Yes i would like the F/A-18E/F. either way as long as it's an F/A-18 version I don't care :P

 

+1. I don't really care but I do prefer the look of two seaters instead of single and the RAAF has the A/B versions. Again though any F/A-18 would be awesome.

[Revan]

we need a F-4 Phantom

[71st_Mastiff]

DCS F-16 10 years later

 

Its been 8 years and I don't want to play F16 in BMS, I want to play it in DCS World as such this is what it was meant for, no?

 

I want to fly F16 in this World and with my fellow fighter and bomber pilots. Why hasn't this happened yet?

 

Northrop licensing? :joystick:

 

 

Edited January 12, 2014 by Mastiff

[cichlidfan]

Probably the same set of reason that we don't have the Apache mentioned.

[Boberro]

F-16 would be the huge kicker for DCS and finally plane would be in cool environment.

What stops of making it?

[EtherealN]

F/A-18C gives everything the Falcon has - plus carrier ops? :)

 

EDIT: And Boberro, I should ban you for that avatar... :D

[Raven68]

F/A-18C gives everything the Falcon has - plus carrier ops? :)

 

AGREED!!

 

If we could get both eventually it would be even better!! :D

[Silver_Dragon]

The very old 2008 May 16 DCS Update develop news....., by Wags world "EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE"

 

 

May 16 DCS Update

 

Since the last update, not much has scientifically changed from a new task point of view. This is primarily because we are in feature freeze and are focused on content iteration and debugging. Most of the work on DCS: Black Shark (now on build 46) has been focusing on the following areas:

 

1- Campaign generation

2- Training mission generation

3- Bug testing with a focus on multiplayer (lots of work to still do)

4- Editing and tweaking of Ka-50 the flight manual (currently 533 pages)

5- Writing of the DCS GUI manual (will be around 200 pages when complete)

6- FPS and RAM usage testing

7- General bug fixing (yes, there are still quite a few)

 

While we realize that many would just wish for us to release it now (particularly after some of the recent videos), we simply cannot do that given all the items listed above. It's too easy to release a buggy and incomplete product when being pressured by consumers and publishers to "just release it". Please be patient. Given that this will be our first self-published product, we want to do it right.

 

With the creation of larger missions in a near-complete mission environment, we are also now tuning and adjusting the simulation for increased frame rates and minimize RAM usage. Mostly given the 6 DOF cockpit, the higher population density or ground objects (buildings, trees, etc.) and the higher elevation mesh detail, DCS will require more system resources to run smoothly. However, we are taking steps to minimize this as much as possible. When complete, we should have a good idea of minimum and recommended system specs that will be realistic and not low-balled.

 

The GUI is just about done with the integration of the Options screen that allows you to set up separate Input options configurations for multiple types of aircraft. So, as we start to add more aircraft to DCS, each aircraft can have its own unique of input command profiles (keys, axis, etc.). Personally, I do all input controller programming now within the DCS Options GUI and I no longer use external profile programs (although that is still an option).

 

Select members of the Sim-Mod team are still working on some terrain enhancements and we hope to have final versions of the Spring and Fall textures soon. Additionally we hope to be updating additional airbase before release. Once complete we can integrate into the DCS code base.

 

The Mission Editor is just about final and just being debugged now. Two nice additions added near the end was the ability to set rules and actions for not just groups but each individual unit within a group and the ability to assign a mobile area trigger that is attached to a moving unit/group. Also, when creating multiplayer missions, each side will now have their own unique text and image briefings. Also, each side can be assigned unique goals. While this will not be a significant feature for Black Shark, which will likely focus on cooperative missions, this will be a welcome feature as we add additional aircraft to the DCS mix.

 

As for what happens after Black Shark, the team has several aircraft modules currently in development (this could include development of 6 DOF cockpits, avionics or flight dynamics). While the A-10A Suite 2 module will still likely follow the Black Shark, the following aircraft are also now planned for DCS in development at one stage or another:

 

1- A-10A Suite 2 (latest version of A-10A in active use)

2- A-10C Suite 3 (we now have permission from the USAF to develop an entertainment version of the simulation we developed for them. We are very happy and excited about this).

3- AH-64A Blk. 49A

4- Su-27

5- F-15C

6- Mi-24V

7- F-16C

8- MiG-29A

 

Naturally, release of aircraft like the Su-27 and F-15C would coincide with integration of advanced flight model for missiles, advanced seeker logic and advanced air-to-air radar logic and modeling.

 

Attached a few very early images of the 6 DOF cockpits for the Flanker and Eagle.

 

The actual order of release is still up in the air. For all of these aircraft, we now have all the needed data to model them properly to DCS standards (very important a big factor of what does and does not go into DCS as a flyable). It is important to remember that all of these aircraft will be modeled to the same level of detail as the Black Shark in DCS. As I hope many of you realize after reading and seeing more about Black Shark, this will be a daunting task but will provide the most comprehensive and realistic simulation of flying these aircraft within a combat environment on the PC.

 

Thanks,

Matt

 

Only A-10C Suite 3 was release as a hardcore module..... :/, the all others, lost in the shadows. I think many things happened to see this change, developmental problems, lack of technology, change of plans, problems with licenses, financial, failed contracts, the same death of Jim Mackonochie, Belsimtek, and probably many more things.

Edited January 12, 2014 by Silver_Dragon

[cichlidfan]

It is very easy to fill your tray when in the cafeteria line, while it is not always so easy to eat it all, once you reach the table. ;)

[Eddie]

F/A-18C gives everything the Falcon has - plus carrier ops? :

 

Apart from the acceleration, climb rate, max speed, turn rate, HARM Targeting System, one piece bubble canopy. Oh and the fact it's not a Navy plane. ;)

[javelina1]

bring it on! :)

[Boberro]

F/A-18C gives everything the Falcon has - plus carrier ops? :)

 

EDIT: And Boberro, I should ban you for that avatar... :D

 

It doesn't have "classic" patch. F-16 is known by anyone on the planet, F-18 is just something better than meh :P

Nowadays autos have also great goodies and can drive you everywhere. But don't you think Cadillacs have something magnetizing? :D

F-16 is such Cadillac.

 

[hitman]

This is a vintage Cadillac

 

This is a vintage Viper

[theJournier]

I'd like to see an F-5E Tiger II in the game. As well as the F-16/18/15. Don't care what version... I'd try them all just to see the difference. F-16 is just my absolute favorite, I just like the way it looks better... I've never flew one realistically though. The closest I've come to that was Over G fighters.

 

I really just like fighter planes, don't what they are... but the teen fighters are my favorites.

[Revan]

i would like to see a B-52 and an F-4E, maybe an F-14

[SkateZilla]

unless it comes with a Tape calling you the iron eagle during the middle of a mission..

 

I can do everything and more with the F-18C

[Teriander]

So is DCS going to actually start making one of the aircraft on the list flyable? The POLL has been up here for quite a long time. Are they starting to program it or is development on hold until they complete WWII Europe 1944?

 

Looks like the F-18 is winning. Would love to see it become flyable.

 

Status???

[Flagrum]

So is DCS going to actually start making one of the aircraft on the list flyable? The POLL has been up here for quite a long time. Are they starting to program it or is development on hold until they complete WWII Europe 1944?

 

Looks like the F-18 is winning. Would love to see it become flyable.

 

Status???

Status: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116893 !!!

[Revan]

F-4 Phantom

 

With the MiG-21 coming out, we should get the F-4 Phantom for the US to fly.

[Jumbik]

I'm completely missing the LTV A-7 Corsair II in the list.

 

Introducing this plane would be very nice along side a Vietnam location also. And it would go very well together with the Huey...

 

[Python]

unless it comes with a Tape calling you the iron eagle during the middle of a mission..

 

Now that would be quite a mission...

[Revan]

I would sooo love to fly the F-4E, and it would go well with the MiG-21 that comes out soon (like sometime in march)

[Revan]

With the MiG-21 coming out very soon, we should have an F-4E to go with it

[Serp Supreme]

I would sooo love to fly the F-4E, and it would go well with the MiG-21 that comes out soon (like sometime in march)

I'm pretty sure that date's invalid at this point, bud... /off topic, sorry