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DCS F/A -18 Hornet is getting major updates yay! hyped!
Radar Update. In parallel with refactoring the Flight Model and FCS, a refactoring of the Hornet radar is well underway. Key elements to address are improving the look-down, PRF, scan azimuth and more in order to offer improved detection and target tracking simulation.
GPS Weapon Lofting. An important weapon delivery option for JDAM and JSOW weapons is the ability to loft for extended range. There are several HUD and HSI changes that we plan to make this year to enable this enhanced delivery profile.
New Pilot Model. Whilst the Hornet already features a cockpit-view pilot model, we are creating a much improved and more realistic model with corrected kit elements, and have more life-like animations.
New Fuzes. Currently, the Hornet bombs only have contact detonation fuzes like the M904 and M905. In 2023 we will be working on new fuzes such as the DSU-33 airburst fuze and the FMU-152 Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF). Unlike other fuzes that must be programmed while the aircraft is on the ground, the JPF allows fuze programming while airborne.
In addition to the cockpit functionality to support these fuzes, changes will also need to be made to the Mission Editor, visual effects, and weapon damage effects to include them.
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Time to wear my F/A - 18 Hornet Squadron patch lol
Radar Update. In parallel with refactoring the Flight Model and FCS, a refactoring of the Hornet radar is well underway. Key elements to address are improving the look-down, PRF, scan azimuth and more in order to offer improved detection and target tracking simulation.
GPS Weapon Lofting. An important weapon delivery option for JDAM and JSOW weapons is the ability to loft for extended range. There are several HUD and HSI changes that we plan to make this year to enable this enhanced delivery profile.
New Pilot Model. Whilst the Hornet already features a cockpit-view pilot model, we are creating a much improved and more realistic model with corrected kit elements, and have more life-like animations.
New Fuzes. Currently, the Hornet bombs only have contact detonation fuzes like the M904 and M905. In 2023 we will be working on new fuzes such as the DSU-33 airburst fuze and the FMU-152 Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF). Unlike other fuzes that must be programmed while the aircraft is on the ground, the JPF allows fuze programming while airborne.
In addition to the cockpit functionality to support these fuzes, changes will also need to be made to the Mission Editor, visual effects, and weapon damage effects to include them.
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Time to wear my F/A - 18 Hornet Squadron patch lol
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Everybody have a good weekend?Plans are just as good as Resolutions!
Good Morning! 1 more week left until February. Seems Spring is right around the corner now.
New DCS F-14 Tomcat Story Campaign Coming, "Speed and Angels", Too bad no Real-Life conflict/war situations stuff in this one but it's RAG Training Missions though indeed another Real-Life F-14 Combat Pilot training stuff:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly an actual Tomcat in combat? To feel the pressure of the moment, the skills you learned so very recently bouncing around in your head as you're racing toward an angry bandit with 1000 knots of closure? To press into danger after a wingman evaporates from a missile hit? To engage a 4th generation fighter loaded to the gills with deadly missiles and 30mm rounds? Have you ever wondered how you would fare with the weight of the moment resting squarely on your shoulders?
Come join the Grim Reapers to learn how to fly the Tomcat. Prepare yourself for combat with ten rigorous RAG training sorties designed to teach you how to properly employ the most famous weapons system to ever take to the skies. If you graduate by passing all the training missions, including day and night Carrier Quals, you will join the Blacklions on a ship deploying to meet a highly realistic threat scenario over the Marianas. Once you hit the fleet, you will be in the shit, dodging SAMs, striking defended targets, merging with Flankers intent on killing you and your carrier. You will either use all the skills you learned in the RAG and rise to the challenge of being a front line Tomcat pilot in combat, or disappear in a cloud of hair, teeth, and eyeballs. There is no middle ground in combat. Victory or death.
Key Features:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly an actual Tomcat in combat? To feel the pressure of the moment, the skills you learned so very recently bouncing around in your head as you're racing toward an angry bandit with 1000 knots of closure? To press into danger after a wingman evaporates from a missile hit? To engage a 4th generation fighter loaded to the gills with deadly missiles and 30mm rounds? Have you ever wondered how you would fare with the weight of the moment resting squarely on your shoulders?
Come join the Grim Reapers to learn how to fly the Tomcat. Prepare yourself for combat with ten rigorous RAG training sorties designed to teach you how to properly employ the most famous weapons system to ever take to the skies. If you graduate by passing all the training missions, including day and night Carrier Quals, you will join the Blacklions on a ship deploying to meet a highly realistic threat scenario over the Marianas. Once you hit the fleet, you will be in the shit, dodging SAMs, striking defended targets, merging with Flankers intent on killing you and your carrier. You will either use all the skills you learned in the RAG and rise to the challenge of being a front line Tomcat pilot in combat, or disappear in a cloud of hair, teeth, and eyeballs. There is no middle ground in combat. Victory or death.
Key Features:
- 10 challenging training missions based on real life RAG syllabus
- 6 additional missions over the Marianasv
- Over 3000 specially recorded voice-overs
- Featuring the voice of Francesco ’Paco’ Chierici, Meagan ’Slick’ Flannigan and many other naval aviators featured in the campaign
- A fully automated RIO, no need to use the Jester menu.
- Realistic custom squadron paint schemes
- Unique, period correct kneeboard graphics for each mission
I hope everyone is doing well. Good night everyone.
cold as hell!