F-14D??

I'd definitely be down for a D-cat. I wouldn't have any issue personally paying for it as I did the A and B. And some A-6 goodness? Take my money, contact my family and friends, come feed my dogs, because between F-14s and A-6s I'll be stuck here.

Razbam is making F-15E module.

Really? Any real evidence? They once remarked about making a lot of things...

Also, Razbam has already so many things on their desk. I highly doubt any of them can reach the state of release any soon...

Really? Any real evidence? They once remarked about making a lot of things...

 

Also, Razbam has already so many things on their desk. I highly doubt any of them can reach the state of release any soon...

Plenty of evidence. They have posted several screen shots over the years and, last i heard form them, were shooting for EA release sometime this year. Obviously that is subject to change.

Google is your friend: https://www.google.com/search?q=razbam+dcs+f-15e

I typed "Razbam DCS F-15E" and the very first result was, Razbams website with screen shots and information on development.

I would love to pay for a D DLC version of the Tomcat

I would not be disapointed if they did the D as some sort of expansion but I'd rather have them do a full fidelty A-6E or another awesome plane first rather than the -D Tomcat. But that's just my personal opinion/view. Does the -D model actually carry any significant weapons the -B can't? I know it can use JDAM's but is that about it?

The perks of the Super Cat are really in the more capable APG-71 over the analog AWG-9, a modern HUD, Link-16 and DFCS. Being able to drop JDAMs is nice too.

Indeed, but those digital displays and new-ish interfaces do add another level of complexity. Would surely be cool though the more I think about it.

I play a lot on a fox-1 only dynamic pvp server called “buddyspike” cauc map one in F14s. I think I’m pushing the cat to its limit day by day. I have no fear of most of the fighter on the other team, namely, Su27/33, F/A18, mig-29. But there’s always a deep fear in my heart: M2000. Small, fast, equipped with very lethal 530D missiles. They are usually piloted by very experienced players who use terrian as cover a lot. I’m having a very hard time fighting M2000 in a Tomcat with only 7M and 9Ms.

However, ironically, the easiest plane to take down the M2000 on blue team is the AV8B. An inferior airframe compared to F14. The reason? A much more modern set of avionics. The RWR projected on HUD alone can already allow me to defeat those 530Ds with ease. And finding the elusive M2000 with RWR + visual very easily,(partially due to av8 has a much clearer cockpit glass compared to f14 right now) it allows me to aim and shot both AIM9M and guns with quite high efficiency.

Please don’t underestimate the benefit of modern avionics and GPS system. Also a much more powerful radar system on F14D compared to A/B.

Plenty of evidence. They have posted several screen shots over the years and, last i heard form them, were shooting for EA release sometime this year. Obviously that is subject to change.

 

Google is your friend: https://www.google.com/search?q=razbam+dcs+f-15e

 

I typed "Razbam DCS F-15E" and the very first result was, Razbams website with screen shots and information on development.

Yeah, I knew that long time ago. But aside from it, they also have 3 older projects down the line and 3 additional projects in early access or beta states. I highly doubt if I can see the finished F15E from them in 10 years.

Yeah, I knew that long time ago. But aside from it, they also have 3 older projects down the line and 3 additional projects in early access or beta states. I highly doubt if I can see the finished F15E from them in 10 years.

I am not a Razbam guy myself, but to be fair they have several teams working on their respective assigned module.

Yeah, I knew that long time ago. But aside from it, they also have 3 older projects down the line and 3 additional projects in early access or beta states. I highly doubt if I can see the finished F15E from them in 10 years.

If part of the modeling team is finished with project A for example you normally don't let them sit still and drink all the beer out of your fridge. :drunk:

You don't let them touch the code either, so you get them started on something different instead.

I don't find it strange to see work being done on different models already, while others are not yet finished.In early stages I would not preview it though. It can do crazy things to communities :doh:

I gotta say, it is hard to fly without modern HUD. I've been playing flight sims for over 20 years now, starting from early days Amiga games to PC's Flight Simulator series to Falcon, Il-2 ww2 simulators and while those planes didn't have HUDs, flying the F-14 in FCS is the hardest thing to fully master. Reading speed gauge is hard work, just as altitude. AoA is just under control. Somehow flying with HUD just makes things so much easier and comfortable.

I absolutely would not mind to have an F-14D module which would be the definitive version of this work of art.

I am not a Razbam guy myself, but to be fair they have several teams working on their respective assigned module.

I just want to say the models on their website is precise the same models they made before they made any other DCS models. That was the very first model they attempted... years ago.

Razbam just posted a video a couple of days ago stating their intentions....

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3866759&postcount=1

As for the Cat D. Why would HB spend another year rebuilding the module that's not even finished yet, instead of moving on to the next plane. I just don't see it.

Yeah, because we totally don't have a CURRENT GEN F-18 and A-10 in the game... Oh wait. Why do people say this stuff? Classification has nothing to do with what gets into the game or not. The only relevant aspect is whether the necessary government and contractor entities say "yes" or "no". If they wanted to, they could forbid you to model a 1940s P-51 Mustang, since they own the IP, etc.

 

 

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actually A10C we have in DCS isnt current gen.

its only using suite 3 software which is the very first iterration of the A10C introduced circa 2006.

CUrrently USAF A10C's are using suite 8 ( introduced 2015). preceding Suite 7 ( 2012) changes were a big one as it introduced the Scorpion Helmet HUD. Also many additional MFD pages like CSAR management page and LARS. A10 can now also us the APKWS laser guided rockets as well as Lockheed Martin Sniper pod.

I would pay again for a D model with DFCS to improve the HQ. I don't know if Heatblur has the data available to do it, but they could make another $80 off me easy without having to do as much sound/texture work as a new build a/c. Alas I don't think I've seen anywhere Heatblur commenting on doing this.

I would pay again for a D model with DFCS to improve the HQ. I don't know if Heatblur has the data available to do it, but they could make another $80 off me easy without having to do as much sound/texture work as a new build a/c. Alas I don't think I've seen anywhere Heatblur commenting on doing this.

Imagine the backlash they would get from all the angry nerds on this forum if they tried to sell the "same" plane again.

I would pay again for a D model with DFCS to improve the HQ. I don't know if Heatblur has the data available to do it, but they could make another $80 off me easy without having to do as much sound/texture work as a new build a/c. Alas I don't think I've seen anywhere Heatblur commenting on doing this.

Yeah or maybe with a discount for existing A/B Tomcat owners. They talked about it on a podcast a while ago but said that they did not have all the required data for the radar and those digital displays yet. But it would certainly be a lot easier than doing a completely new plane from scratch. If they obtain all the needed data and documentation then that is really easy money from a business standpoint.

you guys just want the Delta because of the airspeed on the hud.. haha

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I would pay again for a D model... I don't know if Heatblur has the data available to do it, but they could make another $80 off me easy without having to do as much sound/texture work as a new build a/c...

This right here. But just like IRL, I'd like a discount for the upgrade since I already own the airframe.

Imagine the backlash they would get from all the angry nerds on this forum if they tried to sell the "same" plane again.

It's kinda amazing how entitled some folks are when it comes to the concept of free updates & upgrades.

Just adding new squadron markings to an otherwise unchanged model takes dozens of man-hours from idea to release. Now imagine how much time it takes to do a texture update, or 3d update, and/or add systems or tweak flight models.

Hundreds or thousands of man-hours are involved.

Now take whatever you happen to make per hour and multiply it out. And some socialists expect all this extra work to be done for FREE?

Bug fixes? Free.

Promised features? Free.

A new version of the "same" plane? PAY UP.

Want more of something? Pay more to get it.

you guys just want the Delta because of the airspeed on the hud.. haha

 

 

 

 

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lol so true. Although all you really have to do to maintain a good turn speed is make sure your airspeed indicator is pointing straight down... you're at about 300 kts if that's the case... I can understand how this would be a problem for the VR guys, tho.

This right here. But just like IRL, I'd like a discount for the upgrade since I already own the airframe.

 

 

 

It's kinda amazing how entitled some folks are when it comes to the concept of free updates & upgrades.

Just adding new squadron markings to an otherwise unchanged model takes dozens of man-hours from idea to release. Now imagine how much time it takes to do a texture update, or 3d update, and/or add systems or tweak flight models.

Hundreds or thousands of man-hours are involved.

 

Now take whatever you happen to make per hour and multiply it out. And some socialists expect all this extra work to be done for FREE?

 

Bug fixes? Free.

Promised features? Free.

 

A new version of the "same" plane? PAY UP.

 

Want more of something? Pay more to get it.

I mean, I agree. The -D model is quite different and requires A LOT of work so I would never expect it for free. Surely not for full price like the A/B (if you own those) but maybe as an expansion pack and/or standalone.

I think 99% of people would happily pay whatever price for a properly made -D model.

I mean, I agree. The -D model is quite different and requires A LOT of work so I would never expect it for free. Surely not for full price like the A/B (if you own those) but maybe as an expansion pack and/or standalone.

I think 99% of people would happily pay whatever price for a properly made -D model.

Yeah:thumbup:

I will definitely buy the F14D upgrade for sure. The F14D is the module I would have preferred from the beginning, but I hope my pre-order love of the F14 shows my support to Heatblur and that they will make the F14D happen in the future. However, please make a clean cockpit this next time around, thanks!

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I would not mind having the whole family tree of a particular aircraft avaiable, covering the whole service life, instead of a very specific model that served over a very specific time frame. We could have apropriate tomcats all the way from Vietnam to 2nd gulf war.

Screw it, I'd pay for a -D anytime!

Better radar, JDAM, DFCS and better resolution for that LANTIRN! (I think?)