Upcoming F-15(E) ???

[apollomaker]

Hello All -----

 

Now that Lock On 3 is out of beta, was wondering what the latest news is on the upcoming F-15 add-on??

 

Many of us are hoping it will be the F-15E as opposed to the C version, since we already have a C version in Lock On.

So much more airplane. Also any info on the targeted intro date???

 

Very anxious crowd out here I am sure ;)

 

Thanks --- Bob :D

Edited May 3, 2013 by apollomaker

[graywo1fg]

there is a third party that already has the license for the E variant, so ED's would most likely be the C.

[apollomaker]

there is a third party that already has the license for the E variant, so ED's would most likely be the C.

 

Hiya --- please pardon my ignorance, but you lost me here with the license issue. Does that mean that someone else is making an F-15E for DCS? I don't understand the implication of this license you are referring to. Any explanation appreciated.

 

I agree too with the other post that we need a multirole fighter -- I am just partial to the F-15E. But the F-16 (various), etc would be fine too. We do have a BIG HOLE in the line up when it comes to USA multirole choices.

 

Thanks again -- any insight appreciated --- Bob :D

Edited May 3, 2013 by apollomaker

[Robin_Hood]

We need a fighter with SEAD capability, excellent turning radius for dogfighting, and air to ground (multirole so to speak).

 

Sounds just like the F/A-18 :music_whistling: But sure, an F-16 further down the road would be a nice addition.

 

However, the F-15C will come first, as Matt announced

[apollomaker]

Sounds just like the F/A-18 :music_whistling: But sure, an F-16 further down the road would be a nice addition.

 

However, the F-15C will come first, as Matt announced

 

OK, that makes sense from the DCS viewpoint. They have a considerable leg up with the present F-15C in FC3. (I would assume). Going with the F-15E would probably require a start from scratch on the design. The "C" can do multi-role like the "E" but does not have quite the deep penetration capability of the "E". If the "C" has the quality of the A-10C, I will be quite pleased.

 

Thanks for the info --- Bob :D

[pappavis]

How about the 3-may update? :smilewink:

 

After that, we will evaluate the most important remaining 1.2.4 bugs and do our very best to resolve as many of them as possible in 1.2.5. Work will also accelerate on development of DCS: F-15C and DCS: Su-27. I hope to talk more about those next week.

[graywo1fg]

Hiya --- please pardon my ignorance, but you lost me here with the license issue. Does that mean that someone else is making an F-15E for DCS? I don't understand the implication of this license you are referring to. Any explanation appreciated.

 

I agree too with the other post that we need a multirole fighter -- I am just partial to the F-15E. But the F-16 (various), etc would be fine too. We do have a BIG HOLE in the line up when it comes to USA multirole choices.

 

Thanks again -- any insight appreciated --- Bob :D

 

One of the 3rd party developers that will be making modules for DCS is called Razbam. In the 3rd party section of the forums HERE you can see what they are working on.

[apollomaker]

One of the 3rd party developers that will be making modules for DCS is called Razbam. In the 3rd party section of the forums HERE you can see what they are working on.

 

Holy Moly!!! OK, now I understand what is happening and get the big pic.

 

And thanks for the pointer to the third party information. :thumbup:

 

Now it is a waiting game -- but that Razbam Eagle is a beauty and just the cat's meow for me -- well worth the wait. My favorite fighter platform.

 

Thanks again for your patience and info!!! --- Cheers --- Bob :D