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The Russian Federation debuted its 5th generation single engine fighter just outside of Moscow. The fighter has been dubbed "Checkmate" and was showcased in a Sukhoi pavilion. The UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) presented the airframe to the press and commented the Checkmate to be, "low visibility and high flight performance." aircraft and incorporating "a combat radius of 1,500 kilometers, the largest thrust-to-weight ratio, shortened takeoff and landing, more than seven tons of combat load, which is an absolute record for aircraft of this class." Russia intends to source Checkmate to eastern nations such as India and Vietnam for starters. Of course this is a few years down the road as it's first flight is expected in 2023 and deliveries in 2026. The intention of this aircraft is to be a competitive option for those who opted out of the JSF Program for whatever reason. At least that is how it appears to me. I received this information from CNN and the source link will be posted below. Feel free to discuss Checkmate and Russia's ambitions with this new aircraft. https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/20/europe/russia-checkmate-fighter-jet-unveiling-intl/index.html
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New F-16C 176th Fighter Squadron Livery Mega-Pack available. 28 individual liveries representing the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard from 1993 to present, together in one pack! In addition to the regular squadron tails from various eras, the pack includes 3 colorful Anniversary schemes as well as the latest Have Glass V paint. Link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3318102/
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Hi Hornet pilots, I would like to ask about your oppinion about the Hornet Flight model in the actual version ? I have heard from lemonine that the DCS Hornet is dragy or an another pilot said the DCS Hornet is too unstable and the IRL Hornet would be much more stable, did ED patch it with the time since the release and with the last FCS Update in february last year ? Best reguards
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(Feb 28, 2022) RG2021 With the DH.98 Mosquito FB MkVI being released last year, the plausibility of a twin-engined, multicrew aircraft is no longer a question, so, my proposal for the next twin-engined WW2 aircraft, if not simply the next WW2 aircraft, is the P-61 Black Widow. Reasons for this suggestion are plentiful, so, without further ado, here are my reasons why a P-61B Black Widow would make for a revolutionary and impressive module. 1.) Versatility. Some may think the P-61 is simply a night-fighter, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, the Black Widow was fielded as a multirole aircraft, capable of attacking ground targets and air targets with equal means of authority. For ground attack, the P-61 could carry approximately 4,000lbs of bombs and up to 6x 5” HVAR rockets. And, of course, 4x 20mm Hispano cannons and 4x .50cal heavy machine guns. 2.) Radar. DCS is yet to include a radar-equipped WW2 aircraft. What better to start with than the very first aircraft designed from the ground up to include radar? Equipped with the SCR-720 radar with a range of approximately 5 miles, the P-61 is certainly capable of delivering its venomous bite with precision, despite complete darkness. 3.) P-61B Restoration! Since 1991, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum has been restoring a P-61B to flightworthy condition. Once the restoration is complete, that would make it so 1 of 4 known P-61s to exist. This would be the perfect opportunity to bring such an iconic yet under-loved aircraft to DCS! Was the P-61 the best fighter of the war? No. Did it have an astonishing kill count? Nope. Is it the most important or influential aircraft of the war? Nah. But it makes up for this with its sheer innovative design and cool factor. I think a P-61 of any model, but especially a B or C, would make for a fantastic DCS module, and would bring a whole new experience to the greatest flight sim to ever have been developed. Imagine this: you set up an EWR in the Mission Editor, then you and your radar-operating buddy take to the skies in the middle of darkness. The EWR you set up finds and relays the position of an enemy aircraft. Once you get close enough, your buddy manages to pick up the aircraft on your radar. He guides you in to the target. The enemy aircraft has entered the Black Widow’s web, and there is no escape. You unleash her four Hispanos and .50cals, ripping apart your victim. Splash! Thank you for your time and I hope this is taken into account when choosing what WW2 aircraft to bring next, or at least what twin-engined aircraft to bring next. Though I do know Mr. Grey loves the F6F… -RG2021 (Rhys)
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Hi, I just saw the Documentary about the Red October manouver in the 90s with the FA18C and MIG29, Phantom F4 from the German Luftwaffe and at Minute 31:05 you can see the Pilot is attending a vertical manuever with a to low airspeed and he going into a stall where the Hornet is not stable and recovered even with nose down. I tried a very simmilar manouver with the DCS Hornet and with Nose down and the Hornet immidiatly was accelarating and recovered. Could we get an improvement of the stall behavior before the Hornet will leaeve early access ? Best reguards Red October MIG29 vs FA18C:
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