ESzczesniak Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 What role does the F-18C play in the modern US Navy/Marines? Are they essentially just reserves for the first-tier Superhornets, or are they still a frontline platform? It remains a frontline airframe. The Super Hornet is a more capable aircraft, but they are not fully deployed fleet wide at the moment. My understanding is that they are used more for alert CAS missions with their limited loiter time. The Super Bugs have a longer loiter time and I believe are doing more of the on-call/on-station CAS.
ExNusquam Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 It remains a frontline airframe. The Super Hornet is a more capable aircraft, but they are not fully deployed fleet wide at the moment. My understanding is that they are used more for alert CAS missions with their limited loiter time. The Super Bugs have a longer loiter time and I believe are doing more of the on-call/on-station CAS. The Legacy's are still frontline, serving in concert with the Supers. The Rhino is very much fully deployed. All air wings have at least 2 Rhino squadrons, with CVW-5 recently replacing the last of their Cs with Es. Also, if you watch the PBS program Carrier, you will see that they are largely used for the same roles on deployment. The Cs just need to hit a tanker a bit sooner ;) I am very excited about having a Hornet done DCS style. Not only are Hornets nifty little planes, I also won't have to learn everything from scratch. (VRS FTW) 476th vFG/510th vFS
ESzczesniak Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 ...The Rhino is very much fully deployed... Sorry, what I should have said to be more clear is that carrier airwings are not composed entirely of Super Bugs. I understand that the the Super Bug is fully operational and has been so for several years.
revalence Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Notice: ED Moderators are neither confirming nor denying. We've stole the secret!
Bvoiash Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Well according to their posts though they also don't know themselves at this stage.
Kuky Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Well according to their posts though they also don't know themselves at this stage. Those are Testers... not ED developers Windows 11 Home | Asus TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi MB | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + LC AIO 360 | MSI RTX 5090 LC 360 | 64GB PC5-48000 DDR5 | 1TB M2 SSD x2 | NZXT C1000 Gold ATX 3.1 1000W | HOTAS Cougar+MFG Crosswind ... and waiting on Pimax Crystal Super VR headset & DCS MiG-29A release
VincentLaw Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 and right now they are testing the 1.1.0.7 installer! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
71st_Mastiff Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 new mantra, 18 months! :thumbup: "any failure you meet, is never a defeat; merely a set up for a greater come back", W Forbes. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts", "He who never changes his mind, never changes anything," Winston Churchill. MSI z690 MPG DDR4 || i9-14900k|| ddr4-128gb PC3200 |zotac RTX 5080|Game max 1300w|Win11| |turtle beach elite pro 5.1|| ViRpiL,T50cm2||MFG Crosswinds|| VT50CM-plus rotor Throttle || G10 RGB EVGA Keyboard/MouseLogitech || PiMax Crystal VR || 32 Asus||
Bvoiash Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Those are Testers... not ED developers Yes, you're right Kuky :). But then revalence was talking about the moderators.
Kuky Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) yes... well moderators are also not ED developers and most of them, if not all, are testers also... again they are not developers, so they don't know unless they are given stuff to test :) Edited March 31, 2011 by Kuky typos... again Windows 11 Home | Asus TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi MB | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + LC AIO 360 | MSI RTX 5090 LC 360 | 64GB PC5-48000 DDR5 | 1TB M2 SSD x2 | NZXT C1000 Gold ATX 3.1 1000W | HOTAS Cougar+MFG Crosswind ... and waiting on Pimax Crystal Super VR headset & DCS MiG-29A release
Bvoiash Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 True :), and if I'm not mistaken, like you said, all of the moderators are also testers.
RogueRunner Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I'll bet you guys there will be an announcement tomorrow by ED and we will all be going 'yeah, so what, april fools'. Meanwhile back at the range ED goes :megalol::megalol: since it IS actually the new module :) With the price of ammunition these days do not expect a warning shot.
Cali Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Only if you attach yourself to a launcher! :P Was standing it it yesterday and most likely today also. Would be neat to see them being dropped from inside the bay though. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cedaway Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 ... and testers are under non-disclosure agreement... So we just have to wait and enjoy DCS KA-50 and DCS A-10c (and his upcoming 1.0.0.7 patch:) ) DCS Wish: Turbulences affecting surrounding aircraft... [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC] Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P - Intel Core i5 6600K - 16Gb RAM DDR4-2133 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming - 8 Go - 2 x SSD Crucial MX300 - 750 Go RAID0 - Screens: HP OMEN 32'' 2560x1440 + Oculus Rift CV1 - Win 10 - 64bits - TM WARTHOG #889 - Saitek Pro Rudder.
asparagin Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Testers don't have a clue guys... Yeah, thought so !! They just.. Spoiler AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, MSI MEG X570 UNIFY (AM4, AMD X570, ATX), Noctua NH-DH14, EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti XC3 ULTRA, Seasonic Focus PX (850W), Kingston HyperX 240GB, Samsung 970 EVO Plus (1000GB, M.2 2280), 32GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 DIMM CL16, Cooler Master 932 HAF, Samsung Odyssey G5; 34", Win 10 X64 Pro, Track IR, TM Warthog, TM MFDs, Saitek Pro Flight Rudders
Cuse Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 You all remember where Wag's spent a lot of his time before LOMAC right? He worked with CJ Martin on Janes F/A-18! :music_whistling: http://www.combatsim.com/review.php?id=626
Napa Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) You all remember where Wag's spent a lot of his time before LOMAC right? He worked with CJ Martin on Janes F/A-18! :music_whistling: http://www.combatsim.com/review.php?id=626 You do remember that ED needs a contract to sign first before model anything that flies right? Edit: Hey you are newcomer.. don't worry about the attitude. Usually we're very friendly.. Welcome to the forums :D Edited March 31, 2011 by Innerloop Intel i7 12700k / Corsair H150i Elite Capellix / Asus TUF Z690 Wifi D4 / Corsair Dominator 32GB 3200Mhz / Corsair HW1000W / 1x Samsung SSD 970 Evo Plus 500Gb + 1 Corsair MP600 1TB / ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC V2 / Fractal Design Meshify 2 / HOTAS Warthog / TFRP Rudder / TrackIR 5 / Dell U2515h 25" Monitor 1440p
Nate--IRL-- Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 You do remember that ED needs a contract to sign first before model anything that flies right? Edit: Hey you are newcomer.. don't worry about the attitude. We're usually very friendly.. Welcome to the forums :D I seem to remember Matt saying that was not a prerequisite to any development, but rather that should a Military contract come along it would refocus resources. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading
Eight Ball Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 From GamingShogun : Q) When deciding what aircraft to do focus on in the next DCS game, what are the criteria you consider? MW) It truly does vary, but the most common reasons are: 1- Existing contract. 2- Access to very detailed documentation and subject matter experts (pilots of the aircraft). 3- How well it fits into our long-term TBS and DCS program plans. 4- How well we think the broad market will accept the product (not just our online forums). Find The Links To All My Mods And Liveries Here (in the gallery)
Sharkster64 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Oh, I hope this is true.:worthy: Give us the hornet!!! You will have one happy customer here.:pilotfly: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Call Sign: Warhammer
Napa Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Oh, I hope this is true.:worthy: Give us the hornet!!! You will have one happy customer here.:pilotfly: Another one here :joystick: Intel i7 12700k / Corsair H150i Elite Capellix / Asus TUF Z690 Wifi D4 / Corsair Dominator 32GB 3200Mhz / Corsair HW1000W / 1x Samsung SSD 970 Evo Plus 500Gb + 1 Corsair MP600 1TB / ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC V2 / Fractal Design Meshify 2 / HOTAS Warthog / TFRP Rudder / TrackIR 5 / Dell U2515h 25" Monitor 1440p
Avilator Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Yet another here.:thumbup: I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly
Pilotasso Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 he already told that the next jet is a very popular one, so Im settled with whatever comes, sure to be good. .
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