DCS: F-16C Block 50 by EDSA

We already have the F-16A its called F-5E.

Not even close.

Not even close.

So Block 10 and below, From a mission standpoint is pretty close. Heaters and unguided weapons only.

Block 10 and bellow, From a mission standpoint is pretty close. Heaters and unguided weapons only.

From that point of view, yes but in terms of performance there is a huge difference. :)

From that point of view, yes but in terms of performance there is a huge difference. :)

Yeah I realize that, but all I’m saying is that it would a big let down, at least for me, to have all the performance and features of a frontline fighter, but only be able to use it in the exact same roles as the F5

K I know they are totally different aircraft, but as far what you are actually going to be doing in the sim. They are effectively the same thing. F-16A brings nothing to the table, again as far as the actual missions I would be able to use it for, not in terms of what it is

 

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M2K might have been a better example but it has radar guided missiles

I get you point, it is true, but the same can be said about f-16C (Up to block 40). During ODS 1, they only drop dumb bombs and mavericks.

Regardless, we don't know what we get. Whet version, year etc. 9__ (that means nineline...:D )mention the C, so we will have to wait and see.

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I think some block 30 might have used AGM-88 but not sure.

9__ (that means nineline...:D )

:lol: Glad you explained that but it is perfect.

Regardless, we don't know what we get. Whet version, year etc. 9__ (that means nineline...:D )mention the C, so we will have to wait and see.

Did someone already know about those old pics?

Classic Block 50

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1781050&postcount=5998

Considering they have been around since before bs1 came out IIRC, I say yeah, we have been talking about it for a long time. BS1 came out when? Nov 2008?

So, F-16C...I wonder if they will base the model on the Greek version?

Thanks 9__. I wonder if 91-0404 is still at the weapons school in Nellie afb?

Do you think it will be fairly easy to copy the F-18 systems to the F-16 and tweek them so you don't have to build them from scratch to speed up the process?

I wonder if that would be easier or will be better to use lessons learn from the F/A-18 and start from scratch on the F-16.

Do you think it will be fairly easy to copy the F-18 systems to the F-16 and tweek them so you don't have to build them from scratch to speed up the process?

No. Surely some lessons learned can be applied, but a lot of the systems are very different.

I wonder if that would be easier or will be better to use lessons learn from the F/A-18 and start from scratch on the F-16.

Avionics are different but almost all weapons are shared.

A/G radar should be quite similar (at least in the output).

The next livestream of Crash Laobi's YT channel will feat Wags with some QA from the subscribers... there will be a question like that proposed by me... so , wait and see ...:D

Wags has stated that one of the main reasons to develop the Hornet, is that it's built upon a framework which can be exported to future modules, reducing their development time.

It will be more difficult than simply copy/paste, but sure the Hornet will improve DCS as a whole even for those who will never set foot in its virtual cockpit :-)

What is this thing that looks like a sidewinder but clearly it isn't? Its under the ACMI pod...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressor_squadron#/media/File:F16C_Aggressor.jpg

What is this thing that looks like a sidewinder but clearly it isn't? Its under the ACMI pod...

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressor_squadron#/media/File:F16C_Aggressor.jpg

A training sidewinder without fins I guess...

Thats what I was thinking too... But they have a dummy captive AIM-9 loaded up also???

Thats what I was thinking too... But they have a dummy captive AIM-9 loaded up also???

You put the concrete tube opposite the training round for balance...

it looks like that AMA pod that cofcorpse is talking about

so what does the AMA pod do exactly?

What is this thing that looks like a sidewinder but clearly it isn't? Its under the ACMI pod...

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggressor_squadron#/media/File:F16C_Aggressor.jpg

If your talking about station 2 and 9, there are just there for the drag and weight for training. It has not electronics nor any connections to the aircraft.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Mendoza escorts Airman 1st Class Tyler Lounds, both aircraft armament systems technicians from the 354th Maintenance Squadron, as Tyler drives the MJU-1 Jammer munition vehicle on the way to an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft while working swing shift June 14, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Jets are flown almost double the normal hours during RF-A, increasing the need for maintenance, which provides training for support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

I can't wait when we get an F-16 and someone complains that the canopy glass is to dirty and that it is not realistic.

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Who needs it anyway, Hornet all the way :D

(Joking)