VEAO Spitfire Mk XIV Dev Diary

Pman · 08-10-2014, 08:48 AM

Hi Guys,

Thought it was bout time that I started the Dev Diary for the Spitfire Mk XIV.

I am pleased to confirm that this will be the 3rd aircraft to be released in the Warbirds Collection.

At the moment we have been gathering data, speaking to pilots and getting reference material together for the aircraft as well as making some technical decisions regarding what model and layouts we are going to use.

Obviously its no shock to anyone that with the help of the TFC and the guys at Duxford we have access to their Mk XIV which helps us alot!

I for one am really looking forward to getting some Griffon power into DCS!

A few things that I can confirm ...

We are primarily looking to do the clipped wing variant with a bubble (low back) canopy. Although after suggestion from one of the forum guys we think we have a way of enabling full tips as an option in the mission editor. I cant confirm that this will 100% be done for sure until we try and actually put it in the sim but I am confident that we will be able to work something out.

For the moment at least we will not be able to implement different fuel grades this is something that we may look at later, so for the time being we will work on the assumption of 21lbs with 150 octane. Although it should be noted that although alot of MkXIV's had the conversion done severe damage was often the result of overuse, I have seen under 5 minutes being quoted on several documents. So this will be a short one hit wonder unless I can verify that it was able to be used for longer periods. Some references show it only being used to try and catch V1's. I will continue to investigate this as the EFM and ASM are developed.

Primary weaponary will be the stock weapons for the Mk XIV.

GGS, we havent decided about this yet, I would like to have this as an editable option within the ME, but we will have to see what is technically possible when it comes round to it. GGS is used on other aircraft in our roadmap so its def in my mind but until we actually try some stuff we cant say for sure.

The model will be started in late September to be ready early November (So watch our VFAT fans!)

EFM is already starting in its basic form as well so we are on track for release after the Bearcat.

All the best everyone

Pman

Alicatt · 08-10-2014, 08:58 AM

Nice! thanks for the info Pman looking forward to having this in my hanger

felthat · 08-10-2014, 09:03 AM

good news everywhere :3

BIGNEWY · 08-10-2014, 09:33 AM

great news, thanks for sharing it with us.

ATAG_Snapper · 08-10-2014, 02:48 PM

This is great, thanks for posting. Much as I'm looking forward to DCS' Spitfire IX, this is the one best able to counter the Dora and the 109K.

Random · 08-10-2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATAG_Snapper

This is great, thanks for posting. Much as I'm looking forward to DCS' Spitfire IX, this is the one best able to counter the Dora and the 109K.

Indeed, its going to be a beast!

Python · 08-10-2014, 04:17 PM

Great news as ever

Wingtip otions will be nice if you can manage it. And a bit of Griffon power is just fine imo.

SchniX · 08-10-2014, 04:22 PM

Great

zaelu · 08-10-2014, 06:21 PM

Very good news!

Whiplash · 08-11-2014, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pman

Some references show it only being used to try and catch V1's. I will continue to investigate this as the EFM and ASM are developed.

An at what point can we expect an announcement on an AI V1 add-on?

Notice how I took what you said entirely out of context to emphasize my point

08-10-2014, 08:48 AM	#1
Pman 3rd Party Developer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,353	VEAO Spitfire Mk XIV Dev Diary Hi Guys, Thought it was bout time that I started the Dev Diary for the Spitfire Mk XIV. I am pleased to confirm that this will be the 3rd aircraft to be released in the Warbirds Collection. At the moment we have been gathering data, speaking to pilots and getting reference material together for the aircraft as well as making some technical decisions regarding what model and layouts we are going to use. Obviously its no shock to anyone that with the help of the TFC and the guys at Duxford we have access to their Mk XIV which helps us alot! I for one am really looking forward to getting some Griffon power into DCS! A few things that I can confirm ... We are primarily looking to do the clipped wing variant with a bubble (low back) canopy. Although after suggestion from one of the forum guys we think we have a way of enabling full tips as an option in the mission editor. I cant confirm that this will 100% be done for sure until we try and actually put it in the sim but I am confident that we will be able to work something out. For the moment at least we will not be able to implement different fuel grades this is something that we may look at later, so for the time being we will work on the assumption of 21lbs with 150 octane. Although it should be noted that although alot of MkXIV's had the conversion done severe damage was often the result of overuse, I have seen under 5 minutes being quoted on several documents. So this will be a short one hit wonder unless I can verify that it was able to be used for longer periods. Some references show it only being used to try and catch V1's. I will continue to investigate this as the EFM and ASM are developed. Primary weaponary will be the stock weapons for the Mk XIV. GGS, we havent decided about this yet, I would like to have this as an editable option within the ME, but we will have to see what is technically possible when it comes round to it. GGS is used on other aircraft in our roadmap so its def in my mind but until we actually try some stuff we cant say for sure. The model will be started in late September to be ready early November (So watch our VFAT fans!) EFM is already starting in its basic form as well so we are on track for release after the Bearcat. All the best everyone Pman __________________ VEAO Consumer Products Manager Last edited by Pman; 08-10-2014 at 09:18 AM.

08-10-2014, 08:58 AM	#2
Alicatt Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eating in Eksel or ice cold in Alex Posts: 918	Nice! thanks for the info Pman looking forward to having this in my hanger __________________ Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron

08-10-2014, 09:33 AM	#4
BIGNEWY Senior Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hereford, UK Posts: 14,762	great news, thanks for sharing it with us. __________________ Currently on a break, please contact NineLine for assistance. Thanks

08-10-2014, 04:17 PM	#7
Python Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 1,764	Great news as ever Wingtip otions will be nice if you can manage it. And a bit of Griffon power is just fine imo. __________________ Last edited by Python; 08-10-2014 at 07:50 PM.

08-10-2014, 06:21 PM	#9
zaelu Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nice, France Posts: 3,894	Very good news! __________________

08-10-2014, 09:03 AM	#3
felthat Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 129	good news everywhere :3

08-10-2014, 02:48 PM	#5
ATAG_Snapper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 24	This is great, thanks for posting. Much as I'm looking forward to DCS' Spitfire IX, this is the one best able to counter the Dora and the 109K.

08-10-2014, 04:22 PM	#8
SchniX Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 227	Great

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