Southernbear Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) Considering how early in development this project is I wanted to make this thread now. Its reasonably clear from the 3D models we've seen that it most likely will be a Lightning F.6 as the F.2A had 4 ADEN cannons and the F.3 dropped the ADEN cannons all together. But what if we could have a little extra? Now work has been made at 3D scanning a Lightning cockpit recently meaning perhaps this ship has sailed but I'd really like to see the lightning we get be a Saudi Arabian F.53 module from RAZBAM. The reason for this is its essentially just a Lightning F.6 with an option of Bombs and rocket pods to give it some extra features and flexibility. It means it still fits into the Falklands map because it still has the Redtops and ADENs and after all with a British skin you won't know the difference but then it means it also fits into the Persian Gulf as well. the changes were "...an additional pair of hard points under the outer wing. These hard points could be fitted with pylons for air-to-ground weaponry, including two 1,000 lb (450 kg) bombs or four SNEB rocket pods each carrying 18 68 mm rockets. A gun pack carrying two ADEN cannons and 120 rounds each could replace the forward part of the ventral fuel tank." Visually the same and the systems are the same but it means we could get a little more bang for our buck. Just some food for thought and I am curious what people's thoughts are on this concept and the Lightning coming to DCS as a whole. Here is an image of a F.53 with her Drop tanks, Bombs and Rocket pack bellow: Edited September 10, 2020 by Southernbear 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alicatt Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I second this request Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to post Share on other sites
Chicki Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Oh man! This is great!! Been hoping for this airplane. Very interesting and innovative design. Thanks RAZBAM!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Alicatt Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Options, options, options F.53 Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_Dragon Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 More rockets pods on upwings and bomb options More news to the front Wishlist: ED / 3rd Party Campaings My Rig: Intel I-5 750 2.67Ghz / Packard Bell FMP55 / 16 GB DDR3 RAM / GTX-1080 8 GB RAM / HD 1Tb/2Tb / Warthog / 2 MDF / TFPR DCS: Roadmap (unofficial):https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116893 DCS: List of Vacant models: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4076891#post4076891 21Squad DCS: World News: https://www.facebook.com/21Squad-219508958071000/ Silver_Dragon Youtube Link to post Share on other sites
=DECOY= Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Gatwick museum are doing a public startup of the EE they have on 3rd oct If your UK based you should pop down ;) Edited September 12, 2020 by =DECOY= Water cooled i9-9900K | Maximus Code XI MB | RTX3090 | 64GB | HP Reverb G2 Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXP Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 You have to be british to be mad enough to build an overwing pod that's part fueltank and part rocketpod! Love the aircraft, though. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Eldur Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 You have to be british to be mad enough to build an overwing pod that's part fueltank and part rocketpod! Love the aircraft, though. That's the Matra JL-100 which is French and IIRC those have been on Mirages as well back in the day. Anyway with 2 of those (I think I've seen images with those on a dual rack as well, so it would be 4) plus 4 of the more common Matra 155 pod and those Microcells (the British used them only on F.1 and F.1A IIRC) that thing would be a flying rocket launcher, and a very fast one, at least after dumping the pods. Just what I need I'd love to see the F.53 - more options and especially more versatility. Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXP Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That's the Matra JL-100 which is French and IIRC those have been on Mirages as well back in the day. Anyway with 2 of those (I think I've seen images with those on a dual rack as well, so it would be 4) plus 4 of the more common Matra 155 pod and those Microcells (the British used them only on F.1 and F.1A IIRC) that thing would be a flying rocket launcher, and a very fast one, at least after dumping the pods. Just what I need I'd love to see the F.53 - more options and especially more versatility. Damnit! Always thought they were a British invention :D Either way, absolute madlads to think of it, build it and fire it. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Hummingbird Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Can't wait for this Baby, going to be awesome on the Cold War servers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kotor633 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Seriously now ?? ************************************** DCS World needs the Panavia Tornado! Really! ************************************** Link to post Share on other sites
=DECOY= Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi . Just a quick one. The plan is to have the gun and fuel packs as options on this beast. Will have a look at the option of the F53 and come back to you. If you have additional info regarding the differences can you kindly om me? Water cooled i9-9900K | Maximus Code XI MB | RTX3090 | 64GB | HP Reverb G2 Link to post Share on other sites
Alicatt Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Do you have this? Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to post Share on other sites
Reclaimer Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Is there a chance slight creative liberties will be taken to implement SRAAM for the Lightning F.6? Considering weapons such as the BK90 and RN-24 exist for other DCS modules. Link to post Share on other sites
myHelljumper Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Is there a chance slight creative liberties will be taken to implement SRAAM for the Lightning F.6? Considering weapons such as the BK90 and RN-24 exist for other DCS modules. How are the BK-90 and the RN-24 "slight creative liberties" ? Helljumper - M2000C Guru Helljumper's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3rTjezLUxPbWHvJJ3W2fA Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon1-1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 They were never carried by the aircraft that have them. That said, nukes like RN-24 are an easter egg and BK-90 is likely be technically compatible with the Viggen. It's just a funny-shaped CBU, the Greeks use them on their F-4Es, so it can presumably be fitted on anything that can carry regular bombs. Link to post Share on other sites
myHelljumper Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) The BK-90 setup is described on the real AJS-37 manual and there is this : And this : And the MiG-21 can indeed carry nuclear bombs, mabye not the Bis, but the airframe can. Not saying anything on the lighting here :). Edited November 4, 2020 by myHelljumper Helljumper - M2000C Guru Helljumper's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3rTjezLUxPbWHvJJ3W2fA Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon1-1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Nice, I thought BK-90 was Gripen-only. Then again, I was never interested in the Viggen. MiG-21 might be able to carry nukes, but it certainly wasn't actually used for that at any point. I'm not sure if RN-24 would be the weapon in question if it did. Link to post Share on other sites
Alba57 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I´m not going to buy this or any other new modules until RAZBAM 100% finishes the ones already in the market. :disgust: Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon1-1 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Well, they've been making progress on that front, latest update had supposedly solved several of the Harrier's issues (haven't checked myself yet). That said, I'm not planning on buying the Lightning until it has a campaign by Baltic Dragon. :) I'll probably give in then, I'm a sucker for a good SP campaign. Link to post Share on other sites
freehand Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 There is a lightning very close to me a 15 minute walk I think the plane is complete but no engine. Link to post Share on other sites
waldorf Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Any work in progress pics for us to look at ? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now