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F-105 Thunderchief

A6 Intruder

A7 Corsair

Heatblur has developed the F-14B without PTID and Sparrowhawk because they plan to develop the F-14D, Heatblur said that an F-14D is quite likely, so it is quite confirmed.

Likely does not equal confirmed. Please don't pour fuel on the hype fire.

Heatblur has developed the F-14B without PTID and Sparrowhawk because they plan to develop the F-14D, Heatblur said that an F-14D is quite likely, so it is quite confirmed.

One of the problems recently revealed however was one of documentation, which as far as I know, hasn't been resolved.

Su-27 ™

One of the problems recently revealed however was one of documentation, which as far as I know, hasn't been resolved.

If they said the F-14D is likely, I suppose they have the documentation, otherwise they would not have made that statement.

The MiG-25PD is my bet. Though I would really prefer a MiG-31 variant even if it was an early model.

The MiG-25PD is my bet. Though I would really prefer a MiG-31 variant even if it was an early model.

Yeah Mig31 vs Tomcat dogfights in DCS are what wet dreams are made of :D

If they said the F-14D is likely, I suppose they have the documentation, otherwise they would not have made that statement.

I believe they said they would like to do a F-14D, not that they're planning on it or can.

I believe they said they would like to do a F-14D, not that they're planning on it or can.

Yeah, plus they've said they don't really have the documentation on the radar and MFD's to do it properly (I guess -1A manual, basically).

I prefer as newest aircraft as possible.

I like WWII aircrafts but I dont like older jetfighter very much.

FA-18D 2 SEAT HORNET

DASSAULT RAFALE

EURO FIGHTER TYPHOON

TORNADO

AND I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THE EA-18 GROWLER

F-14D

So much wild wishlisting here.

If we go by what we know so far instead:

Unless I am recalling it wrongly, Cobra said some time ago, next aircraft makes use of the tech they are developing/developed for the Tomcat.

What can that be?

- Swing-wing flight model

- Jester and two seat

- An advanced radar modeling (which they also have under their belt with custom developed air to ground radar in the Viggen)

These make a few aircraft possible candidates, like Tornado, F-111, perhaps Su-24 or Su-17, but I'm afraid those two aren't too likely :(.

Other things we know, are that they have shared excellent in progress renders of two AI aircraft, that they eventually hoped to create as full modules too: J 35 Draken, and A-6E Intruder.

The intruder also fits the bill for multicrew and complex oldie radar tech. It will also fit the theme of filling the deck of an 80s & 90s carrier deck together with the Tomcat.

Now, they may pull off something unexpected and do maybe an F/A-18F. But I really don't expect that happening too much. Personally I'd rather them to any of the other possiblities anyway.

A super etendart can also be a slight possiblity, with naval aviation and complex avionics stuff. So does the A-7.

Of course, none of that may come to pass either, and they may do something totally different. But at least this is speculating with what we have in hand, not wild speculato-wishlisting :P.

And so far in years of my DCS following, my predictions proved accurate more often than not :P.

So much wild wishlisting here.

 

If we go by what we know so far instead:

 

Unless I am recalling it wrongly, Cobra said some time ago, next aircraft makes use of the tech they are developing/developed for the Tomcat.

 

What can that be?

 

- Swing-wing flight model

- Jester and two seat

- An advanced radar modeling (which they also have under their belt with custom developed air to ground radar in the Viggen)

 

These make a few aircraft possible candidates, like Tornado, F-111, perhaps Su-24 or Su-17, but I'm afraid those two aren't too likely :(.

Add thrust reverse (Viggen) to the list and you pretty much have the Tornado :worthy:

- Swing-wing flight model

- Jester and two seat

- An advanced radar modeling (which they also have under their belt with custom developed air to ground radar in the Viggen)

These 3 reasons are why I'm (half) expecting a Tornado. The biggest reason being their experience with swing-wings. I've heard it said that getting the FM just right on an aircraft with variable geometry can be notoriously difficult. Not to mention that they also have extensive experience perfecting multi-crew, as well as not starting from scratch with the radar they would need to emulate. It's not hard to imagine them quietly perfecting the TFR the Tornado uses on the side.

Of course, I don't work for or with Heatblur and this is all conjecture, so my speculations could be very wrong. They could very well be making an Intruder for us to play with alongside their F-14. That too, would make sense, since they're known to be building a Forrestal class carrier, and the A-6 (also being a Grumman production) would dovetail rather nicely with a Tomcat. Furthermore, they've shown us pictures of the AI they're working on, so we know for a fact that they at least have an external model in production.

[shrug]

I would prefer a Tornado, as I've always wanted to try out the "high-speed dash under the radar at low level, at night, and in all types of weather scenario", but an Intruder would still be pretty sexy.

I would do very bad things for a Heatblur Tornado GR.1/IDS

If it's the F-111 I hope to god it's the D or F cause I do NOT want to do manual navigation and targeting calculations for my pilot!

If it's the F-111 I hope to god it's the D or F cause I do NOT want to do manual navigation and targeting calculations for my pilot!

I would do very bad things for a Heatblur Tornado GR.1/IDS

 

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Such as?

That would also be an acceptable substitute. Though I think it would be great to see an EF-111 if at all possible.

It's not possible, as DCS itself lacks a thorough EW simulation.

It's not possible, as DCS itself lacks a thorough EW simulation.

No, I suppose not...but, I can dream...

i want a C17 or a KC135

I'd like to see a Jaguar GR3/3A

All the ruski secrecy stuff aside the SU24 is a flight sim dream. Precision strike, SEAD, antiship,stand-off you name it you got it. Much more capable that the other options discussed here. One can only wish...

I'd like to see a Jaguar GR3/3A

Me too :)

Such as?

Do you really want to know?

Also a heatblur Harrier would be excellent.