20mm Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Please excuse if this question has been asked and answered before, but will there be the capability to aerial refuel the Hawg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGTharos Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Yes. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Goose Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I also believe they'll be modelling the KC-135 instead of the current KC-10 re-fuelers. Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, Sapphire 5870, TM Warthog, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucic Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Will it be functional in MP too? https://akaagar.github.io/briefing-room-for-dcs/ F-5E simpit project https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederf Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I also believe they'll be modelling the KC-135 instead of the current KC-10 re-fuelers. Strange. The KC-10 would be what you'd expect redeploying from Germany or wherever but I would expect a KC-135 in-theater. In the AAR role, the KC-10s have operated largely in the strategic refueling of large number of tactical aircraft on ferry flights and the refueling of other strategic transport aircraft. Conversely, the KC-135 fleet has operated largely in the in-theater tactical role. --Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker450 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hummm I wonder how realistic it will be in DCS... Such as the boom actually "flying" to the plane. (As opposed to just getting close and then it all being scripted) Speedpad for Inputs | My Simpit | Joystick Damper Mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Goose Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Strange. The KC-10 would be what you'd expect redeploying from Germany or wherever but I would expect a KC-135 in-theater.[/Quote] I hear what you're saying but straight from Mr. Wagner himself. It should be nice. Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, Sapphire 5870, TM Warthog, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug88 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Strange. The KC-10 would be what you'd expect redeploying from Germany or wherever but I would expect a KC-135 in-theater. --Wiki Why is that strange? Based on your own wiki quote I'd say it makes perfect sense that we'll be refueling from the KC-135 rather than the KC-10. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekkinho Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Yes, make IFR more tricky please... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krippz Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Will it be functional in MP too? I hope so :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Strange. The KC-10 would be what you'd expect redeploying from Germany or wherever but I would expect a KC-135 in-theater. --Wiki Both tankers have the same capability and the only defining detail is whether they are available or not. Tankers are in very high demand if an aircraft/ element/ flight/ squadron needs one, normally and AFAIK, they don't care which one they get. They both can do the same mission and the re-engined/modernized KC-135 are just as good as the KC-10. Obviously they have different ranges and cargo limits and their own set of cons and pros for cargo, operational limitations, maintainability, etc, but in terms of in flight refueling, their really equal. You are more likely to see a KC-135 because they are more of them. KC-10 Factsheet KC-135 Factsheet To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 yay for in flight refuelin anyone ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I can just see us now :joystick: :ranting: :thumbsup: 1 To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederf Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I hear what you're saying but straight from Mr. Wagner himself. It should be nice. I totally read that backward. KC-135 as the only ARF platform makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 yay for in flight refuelin anyone ? Yay! Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingneptune117 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hopefully refueling in this game is realistic. In some games you simply go near the aircraft and fuel magically transports itself from the tanker into your aircraft, even though you are on the right side of the tanker. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo da Vinci Intel i7-4790k | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo heat sink | Thermaltake Core V71 case | 750W EVGA PSU | 8gb G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 RAM | MSI Z97 Gaming 5 LGA 1150 motherboard | Samsung SSD | ASUS STRIX GTX 970 | Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog | TIR 5 | Razer Deathadder | Corsair K70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickers Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Both tankers have the same capability and the only defining detail is whether they are available or not. Tankers are in very high demand if an aircraft/ element/ flight/ squadron needs one, normally and AFAIK, they don't care which one they get. They both can do the same mission and the re-engined/modernized KC-135 are just as good as the KC-10. Obviously they have different ranges and cargo limits and their own set of cons and pros for cargo, operational limitations, maintainability, etc, but in terms of in flight refueling, their really equal. You are more likely to see a KC-135 because they are more of them. KC-10 Factsheet KC-135 Factsheet I think T-Tail pilots prefer the 135 over the KC-10. I know were talking about the A-10 though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) I think T-Tail pilots prefer the 135 over the KC-10. I know were talking about the A-10 though! Why do you think that? http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/081210-F-7823A-166.JPG Feb. 18 airpower summary: B-1Bs provide overwatch A B-1B Lancer receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Afghanistan. B-1Bs fly close- air-support missions for both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon) http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2056/kc10i.jpg http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/090615-F-3961R-177.jpg Hydra Exercise 2009 A KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, refuels a C-17 Globemaster during the Hydra Exercise 2009. Hydra is a training exercise developed to provide a West Coast venue to train the 615 Contingency Response Wing's unique mission capabilities such as, command and control, aerial port, maintenance and air mobility liaison duties in a joint environment. (U. S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo) By the way, best way to tell the difference is that in the KC-10 the boom operator sits down while on the KC-135 the operator lays down. Also KC-10 has a bigger window I think. The boom on the KC-10 is FBW, not sure if the modernize KC-135 is the same way. Edited July 2, 2010 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Q. What happens when you hit turbulence, stuff like that? A. You bounce a lot. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin_Hood Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hopefully refuelings won't be auto-pilot driven in A-10C. :thumbup: Fed up with lazy US pilots in FC2 when Russians fly the drogue all the way (though it also is a bit less demanding than IRL) :D 2nd French Fighter Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris CDN Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Hopefully refueling in this game is realistic. I have yet to see anything DCS related that isn't. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, these guys know what they're doing. Edited July 2, 2010 by Chris CDN Bad BBC code NSDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtherealN Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 What I want is to simulate the boom operator getting pissed off and smashing your canop when you fly like a drunk. Not sure about that one though. :( [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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBS17 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I read in Vipers of the Storm that the old KC135s didn't have an intercom to talk to the pilot like the KC10(they could add this for immersion) did back in Desert Storm although its probably been upgraded by now. Thing I think that should be modeled for immersion is large tanker tracks with many tankers and many allied aircraft refuelling. The other problem with LO was when you tried to refuel your wingman would buzz the tanker causing the tanker to take evasive action so take a leaf out of LPs book and script the flight to refuel in sequence 1 first, while the rest of the flight forms up on the right wing and then after refuelled moves to the left wing. Other things are TACAN channel from AWACs vector to tanker and also assign a HAVQUICK channel for the radio. Another thing is AI experience level starting with ACE being easy refuelling to recruit taking longer to refuel and also refuelling menu for the radio have the same options. 1/ request refuel 2/ ready to refuel 3/ done refuelling Regarding tanker type both KC10 and KC135 can refuel an A-10 IRL so both need to be able to do it in both SP and MP.:pilotfly: [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTWD Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 In LOMAC none flaming cliffs, it was scripted, in FC it wasn't. You had to actually capture the boom, which is never fun when: a) You running on fumes b) Your crap at flying and end running out of fuel before you actually connect. So I can't see them not moddeling it (unless they can't do it properly, and in that case they may decide not to do it all), I mean why take away functionality from there front line sim? Regards [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 In FC it was at least scripted for US A2A re-fueling. Once you connect in say an A10 you're along for the ride unless the tanker turns. It's still fun though! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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