Buzzles Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 All this talk of last research trip does get me wonder though, is Viggen still supposed to come before the Tomcat as has been told before? Of course it is done when it is done, yet still can't help wanting to fly it already :D. I seem to recall Cobra's post saying they had a couple of final research trips just pertaining more to cockpit geometry, rather than systems. The lion's share of a DCS module is the systems and flight models, plus 3D work can be iterated on right up until launch. Fancy trying Star Citizen? Click here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renhanxue Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Aerodynamik fpl 37: kompendium Discovered yesterday that this was declassified and received photos of it from an acquaintance. There's another part forthcoming too that may solve the silly split S debate forever. Lots of cool illustrations too, my favorite might be this one: Use the afterburner, fool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra847 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The Viggen is for the most part feature complete. Mostly bugfixing and missionbuilding in progress. Artwork has been lagging behind, hence the delay. Yes, we hope to include a JA-37 (even Di) as an AI companion to the AJS. Doing a full-fledged JA-37Di is a lot of work. Perhaps a lite (FC) version down the line or something. No decisions made yet. The main reason we've spent time with the Di lately is because it's the only Viggen around my parts (Graz). As mentioned previously, we've spent a lot of time in various AJ/AJS cockpits already. 1 Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) The Viggen is for the most part feature complete. Mostly bugfixing and missionbuilding in progress. Artwork has been lagging behind, hence the delay. Yes, we hope to include a JA-37 (even Di) as an AI companion to the AJS. Doing a full-fledged JA-37Di is a lot of work. Perhaps a lite (FC) version down the line or something. No decisions made yet. The main reason we've spent time with the Di lately is because it's the only Viggen around my parts (Graz). As mentioned previously, we've spent a lot of time in various AJ/AJS cockpits already. Thanks for the update :thumbup: Damn, it's so frustrating that there is no early access like for RAZBAMs M2000. It sounds like the Viggen is already much more finished then the M2000 was when it entered Early Access and maybe even more than it is now :D. But I still enjoyed to get my hands on it that early and would have loved if it was the same with the Viggen. But I can understand why you guys take a totally different approach, given the complaining by some people everytime there is an early access for an unfinished product :( Anyways, can't wait to get my hands on it! :joystick: Edited July 12, 2016 by QuiGon Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginor Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 +1 Thanks for the update! :) DCSW weapons cheat sheet speed cheat sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaXha Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Yes, we hope to include a JA-37 (even Di) as an AI companion to the AJS. Doing a full-fledged JA-37Di is a lot of work. Perhaps a lite (FC) version down the line or something. No decisions made yet. Careful! You might accidentally open the flood gates! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-GERAT Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The Viggen is for the most part feature complete. Mostly bugfixing and missionbuilding in progress. Artwork has been lagging behind, hence the delay. Yes, we hope to include a JA-37 (even Di) as an AI companion to the AJS. Doing a full-fledged JA-37Di is a lot of work. Perhaps a lite (FC) version down the line or something. No decisions made yet. The main reason we've spent time with the Di lately is because it's the only Viggen around my parts (Graz). As mentioned previously, we've spent a lot of time in various AJ/AJS cockpits already. Hi Cobra, I suppose that you are referring to the instant missions and a few single missions, and that the campaign will take place in the new map that you are creating. So, is crazy to expect a some form of early access in the upcoming weeks without the new map and the campaign ? :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra847 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 For now, all Viggen content will be on Caucasus. We'll announce concrete theatre plans as we draw closer to a development close on that area. The Viggen will come with training missions, single missions and two campaigns (mini & extended- extended may be post-release). Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microvax Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The Viggen is for the most part feature complete. Mostly bugfixing and missionbuilding in progress. Artwork has been lagging behind, hence the delay. Yes, we hope to include a JA-37 (even Di) as an AI companion to the AJS. Doing a full-fledged JA-37Di is a lot of work. Perhaps a lite (FC) version down the line or something. No decisions made yet. The main reason we've spent time with the Di lately is because it's the only Viggen around my parts (Graz). As mentioned previously, we've spent a lot of time in various AJ/AJS cockpits already. Ouuh, that sounds great, take your time with the release though ! :) The mirage was indeed fun to fly around but tbh, I had more fun with the release model Polychop was going for, release the practically done thing. :) But whatevar, cant wait to sink possible future fleets with RBS15 and close Airfields with MJ2 loaded BK90s. :)) JA37 would be lovely, especially a variant with AIM120s. :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] *unexpected flight behaviour* Oh shiii*** ! What ? Why ? What is happening ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Thanks for the update, Cobra! I'm really looking forward to the Viggen. Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrah Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 That was a good update Cobra. Thanks. And of course we want a JA37, a FC3 variant would be just fine if you feel like that. Better than no one at all. ASUS Z370, i7 8086K @ 5,2 Ghz, ASUS Strix GTX 1080, 16GB Ram, TM HOTAS Warthog, TrackIR 5, Saitek combat rudders, 25" 1440p monitor, Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterH Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 As much as I want to fly it yesterday (yesteryear even :P) I am of those who prefer a development studio to polish an fix until they decide it is good enough even for a early release. We may criticise LN for some stuff may be, but they have been flagbearers of releasing a module feature complete. A bug free release is obviously an impossible bar to jump over, but some DCS releases like MiG-21 and Gazelle has shown utmost effort to keep things feature complete, and mostly pulled that off, and I appreciate that :). Viggen is currently my most anticipated aircraft to fly in DCS :). Oh, and yes, thanks for update :). Wishlist: F-4E Block 53 +, MiG-27K, Su-17M3 or M4, AH-1F or W circa 80s or early 90s, J35 Draken, Kfir C7, Mirage III/V DCS-Dismounts Script Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renhanxue Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Fpl 37 aerodynamik III : Manöverprestandabegränsningar : Halvroll : Kompendium So I heard you guys were interested in the Viggen's split S performance...? Well, here you go, read 50 pages about it, (tl;dr: no I'm pretty sure you can't do it from 500m) and remember to eat your spinach: If anything happens after you've reached 60° dive angle, continue the maneuver but exert yourself (on the stick) (eat twice as many slices of bread + spinach) and reduce throttle to flight idle. Also, gonna quote myself for the previous part because nobody reads the last post on a page when the next page has a Cobra post on top: Aerodynamik fpl 37: kompendium Discovered yesterday that this was declassified and received photos of it from an acquaintance. There's another part forthcoming too that may solve the silly split S debate forever. Lots of cool illustrations too, my favorite might be this one: Use the afterburner, fool! Edited July 12, 2016 by renhanxue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel_108 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Releasing a feature complete Viggen sounds way better to be honest! I like that approach a lot. For my taste, the M2000 release was a few months too early and there are tons of things still missing/not working as intended etc. That's why I decided to put it aside and fly with it once it is out of beta :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Ouuh, that sounds great, take your time with the release though ! :) The mirage was indeed fun to fly around but tbh, I had more fun with the release model Polychop was going for, release the practically done thing. :) But whatevar, cant wait to sink possible future fleets with RBS15 and close Airfields with MJ2 loaded BK90s. :)) JA37 would be lovely, especially a variant with AIM120s. :D Viggen with AIM-120s? Was that even a thing? :huh: Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renhanxue Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Yes. The AIM-120 was procured with the intention of using it on the Gripen, but it was also integrated on the JA 37D(i?) very late in its life. In the late 90's they were still figuring they'd be running the JA 37 in parallel with the Gripens for many years to come, like the Draken had been kept in parallel with the Viggen, and they wanted to keep it "operationally relevant". It never turned out that way because a ton of air wings got disbanded after 2000, but it wasn't a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadoWw Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Viggen with AIM-120s? Was that even a thing? :huh: AFAIK the JA37DI was wired for the aim120, but it was never used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Viggen with AIM-120s? Was that even a thing? :huh: AFAIK the JA-37D was capable to use the AMRAAM. Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Hmm, that's interesting, thanks. I guess there are no pics of such a loadout? Has it just been wired to use AIM-120s or have there been flight and maybe even live fire tests? Edited July 12, 2016 by QuiGon Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattebubben Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Viggen with 4x Aim-120s (+ 2x Aim-9) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renhanxue Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hmm, that's interesting, thanks. I guess there are no pics of such a loadout? Has it just been wired to use AIM-120s or have there been flight and maybe even live fire tests? It was cleared for operational use so there's got to have been live fire tests. Test flights started in fall 1997. The photo mattebubben posted is from 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterH Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I was almost the 3rd to post the same pic :D. Haven't been able to find an in flight pic of it but, JA-37D and Di were AIM-120B capable according to many sources. Wishlist: F-4E Block 53 +, MiG-27K, Su-17M3 or M4, AH-1F or W circa 80s or early 90s, J35 Draken, Kfir C7, Mirage III/V DCS-Dismounts Script Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The AMRAAM is named RB-99 in Sweden Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Thanks very much guys! I don't know how I missed this information for so long. Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agremont Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Thanks for the update. As impatient as I am, good things come to those who wait. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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