Robin885 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I've been looking for that information since a few weeks, is there anywhere an official anounce from Deka for which Block we will get for the Thunder? I would personnaly really like to get the Block II at least, for the A/A refueling capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragal Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3742211&postcount=247 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I wonder if block one has the MAWS Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin885 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3742211&postcount=247 Unfortunate, not the end of the world though. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragal Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 No probs. @aeriaGloria not sure to be honest https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/jf-17-thunder-fighter-or-cac-fc-1-xiaolong-jets/ this is a fantastic read through on the JF17 though it seems to be a bit of a mixture of Block 1 and II info but you should come away with a general idea of what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignition Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 This is for the block 1 or 2? From what I read the block 1 doesn't have datalink? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowFrost Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 This is for the block 1 or 2? From what I read the block 1 doesn't have datalink? :( I don't believe block 1 has datalink, but not certain. Most of that payload is correct for EA, but there are some items that aren't confirmed for release or at all. Edit- I belive all the weapons except the ALCM/JSOW will be in. We will have the C802-AKG for long range engagements to air to ground targets. But it has not been confirmed if we are getting an ALCM. Most of the weapons we will get, but maybe not in the exact stores configuration (not all have dual racks yet) on release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowFrost Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I've been looking for that information since a few weeks, is there anywhere an official anounce from Deka for which Block we will get for the Thunder? I would personnaly really like to get the Block II at least, for the A/A refueling capabilities. I believe the current version is block I, but they have said they would look into doing block II if it made sense down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignition Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 OMG It has Datalink! https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4000622&postcount=2 Nice :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probad Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) block 2 does not originally have aar capability, but some had probes added to them in service. so no, not necessarily fake, it is more authentic for block 2 to not have aar capability. Edited August 7, 2019 by probad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terzi Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I was reading through this thread and I do not see any confirmation from the 3rd party developers whether its Block 1 or 2. Can you developers please confirm which one? [CENTER] [/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razo+r Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Are you searching for this? https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4075486&postcount=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terzi Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Are you searching for this? https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4075486&postcount=5 Yes exactly! Thanks! But another question troubles my mind now :) what does it mean to do something between block 1 and block 2 :) you either do block 1 or 2, not something fictional in between those. [CENTER] [/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmidtfire Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Why not between block 1 and 2? Deka has access to the real life simulator. It is possible that it is based on upgraded block 1 that has not been fully upgraded to block 2 standards. Or it might be a block 2 that did not get all the updates... While it might bring some confusion, we have to bear in mind that this is a very modular aircraft. A cheap "aliexpress" F-16. There are likely more than a few customizations aswell as "frankenstein" variants that has been updated over the years. It would be nice to know what exact block it is, but at the same time I expect it too be somewhere in-between. Deka have worked on this for years and have access to documents and simulator, so I think they are doing their best to get it as accurate as they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I think most differences, including payload increase, is done with software. No block II until 229 had IFR. Block II also has OBOGS but not sure if all unit numbers. The other biggest difference is probably the weapon certification Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoqumba Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I was reading through this thread and I do not see any confirmation from the 3rd party developers whether its Block 1 or 2. Can you developers please confirm which one? BLK 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowFrost Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 BLK 2! They've LIED to us... :thumbup: "More is always better than less" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bies Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) There is an interview of Jabbers with the developer from Deka and he said: "Currently it's something between Block 1 and 2, but we may ultimately upgrade it to Block 2" BTW: Block 1 is from 2008-2010. Block 2 production started in 2016. So technically it is more modern (or maybe more recent) than F-35. Edited November 28, 2019 by bies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Henry Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Yes exactly! Thanks! But another question troubles my mind now :) what does it mean to do something between block 1 and block 2 :) you either do block 1 or 2, not something fictional in between those. In all fairness, wouldn't be the first time a DCS module didn't exactly reflect something you'd find IRL. Our F-5E is a variant that basically nobody used, with a too-old radio stack and too-new RWR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) ... But another question troubles my mind now :) what does it mean to do something between block 1 and block 2 :) you either do block 1 or 2, not something fictional in between those. JF-17 Block 2 in these forums is generally taken to mean adding AAR capability. However real life is more complicated, here is a 2016 PAF JF-17 Block 2 (No 19) without AAR flying at Dubai, 2017. Edited November 29, 2019 by Ramsay i9 9900K @4.7GHz, 64GB DDR4, RTX4070 12GB, 1+2TB NVMe, 6+4TB HD, 4+1TB SSD, Winwing Orion 2 F-15EX Throttle + F-16EX Stick, TPR Pedals, TIR5, Win 10 Pro x64, 1920X1080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) 229 was the first with AAR Edited November 29, 2019 by AeriaGloria Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDV Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 As I understood, we will get Block1 first, and then they will upgrade it to Block2 with AAR capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charly_Owl Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 It's currently a Block I, but with some upgrades used on Block II. It's a bit like a Block I+. Chuck's DCS Tutorial Library Chuck's Guides on Mudspike Chuck's Youtube Channel Chuck's Patreon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaHeen-1 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 JF-17 Block 2 in these forums is generally taken to mean adding AAR capability. This seems like the test probe. The one actually put on looks a lot like the mirage's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeriaGloria Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Seeing Chucks guide it has the landing gear lights of block I. With the original oxygen setup it currently only has software upgrades simulated it seems for block 2 Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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