I wish Russia would make a new prop light-attack aircraft like the AT-6 or Super Tucano, especially now that both of those are being advertised in a drone-interceptor role.
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I think that’s what this is, it’s shown at the expo so they’re definitely aware of the want for them.
Kamikaze drones are changing aerial warfare forever and I like that about them, they’re forcing evolution, as this shows. Not many would develop such aircrafts if drones weren’t becoming a very common weapon
The odds are very high on the J-10C coming in december, as well as others aesa equipped jets for nations that don’t have one yet (JAS39E for Sweden and F/A-18E/F for US and UK/AU for example)
The SP-HAWK for the US and Israel:
Thread I’ve created for its discussion:
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problem Is It should have been added a long time ago
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Mig25 is suppose to be in the game long time ago
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Thats the A-37 Dragonfly
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Tbh if you wanna go there there’s a gazillion things that are overdue at this point, there is literally no representation of the Voodoo in game for example.
And let’s not forget about some nations getting half empty ranks because Gaijin didn’t bother adding all the unique stuff
(Repost bc official suggestion is out and linked below)
IAF CL-13B Sabre Mk.6 - The Purchased, Trialed, and Cancelled Israeli Sabre
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IAF A-4N AyitM (Meshupar) Skyhawk II - The Ultimate IAF Skyhawk
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a-4m equivalent?
Well the A-4N is in itself a modified A-4M. The most gaijin could give it is 4 Aim-9Gs and 3 AGM-65Bs, the later A-4Ms seem to have used even better mavericks and missiles. I’d say it’s a fine A-4M “early” counterpart or in between an A-4M Early/Late
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It basically is a analogue to not only the Early A-4M but also is very similar to the Early A-4K’s as well
[VERY LONG POST ALERT: THERE WILL BE A LOT OF SUGGESTIONS AND A LOT OF TEXT SHOWN HERE]
Well, here are my few cents regarding what I wish to see in the game:
IAI Lavi (P)
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An indigenous Israeli aircraft prototype produced during the 80’s, armed with AIM-9L’s (tested), AIM-9G’s (tested), Python 3’s (tested), and Derby missiles (possible integration due to compatible radar).
Spanish aircraft layout diagram showcasing the IAI Lavi’s components.
IAI Lavi during its flight tests.
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres checking the IAI Lavi’s cockpit.
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres checking the IAI Lavi’s cockpit, another Lavi prototype can be seen in the background still in assembly [Colorized].
IAI Lavi Prototype during its test flights, surrounded by flight personnel.
IAI Lavi B-2 Prototype parked, notice the fuel tank attached below.
IAI Lavi Prototype Technology Demonstrator inside a hangar being handled by a lone technician.
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit layout, notice the many MFD’s in place, showcasing radar, navigation, and engine parameters [Colorized].
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit layout, low viewing angle, notice the MFD functions displayed, the HUD can be faintly seen on top.
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit MFD’s, another view of the display functions, showing the Weapon Stations, HUD, and Data Link.
ELTA EL/M-2032 radar, a radar derived from the ELTA EL/M-2035 radar. Notice the showcased HUD in the center image being the same one from the IAI Lavi.
ELTA EL/M-2035 and ELTA EL/M-2032 radars, notice the many modes available for both, the ELTA EL/M-2032 being derived from the ELTA EL/M-2035 found in the Lavi.
IAI MiG-21 2000 (P)
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Another Israeli project developed for export sales, carrying the usual MiG-21 loadouts, with the addition of course of the ELTA EL/M-2032 radar and the Python 3 missile.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype during its test flights.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype taxiing on the runway.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype during an IAI exposition.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype closeup during an IAI exposition, the armaments and radar being shown.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype side-view during an IAI exposition.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype white livery.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype during its test flights being escorted by a Kfir TC.2.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype cockpit, one can clearly see the MFD functions, showing DataLink being integrated in its capabilities.
MiG-21 2000 Prototype cockpit, the radar screen being shown on the left MFD.
ELTA EL/M-2052 Radar detailed X-Ray modelling
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Currently the ELTA EL/M-2052 radar has been modeled very poorly in comparison to other radars in other nations, which stands out to me as there are many pictures available of this radar up close and that also show part of the back of the radar.
Current state of the ELTA EL/M-2052 radar, notice the abundant lack of details around.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, notice the details on the array and the block of electronics it is mounted on.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, notice the radar array is being covered.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, an interesting side-view showcasing the electronics behind the radar array.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, a front view of the array radar, one might be able to count transmitter if dedicated enough.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar picture from an official IAI brochure.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, notice both side-views give way to see the electronics mounted on the radar and the way it is mounted.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar picture from the official IAI website showcasing its components individually.
ELTA EL/M-2052 radar at an IAI exposition, notice the characteristics listed at the top and the radar array at showcase below.
An unknown picture of the ELTA EL/M-2052 radar, looking totally different to what we are used to, however the source (a russian website) cites it as being the ELTA EL/M-2052 radar.
HMD Variety Implementation
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Currently, there are various reports in favor of fixing HMD’s, integrating different HMD’s into other nations, etc. I’ll give a short list with the reports linked:
F-16I Sufa pilot wearing the DASH HMD while seated on the cockpit.
F-16C Barak II pilot wearing the DASH HMD, giving a thumbs up as they’re about to take off.
F-15I Ra’am pilot wearing the DASH HMD while inside the cockpit.
F-5TH TCU pilot putting on the DASH HMD, preparing for takeoff during Thailand’s Children’s Day Celebration, 2016.
JHMCS symbology showcase, showing the locked target around a box.
Promotional picture of the Targo II HMD provided by Elbit Systems.
BAE Systems image depicting the Link 16 Data Link System.
MFD Variety Update
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Currently there are many aircraft with less than desirable MFD integrations, either being incomplete or outright poorly done, a few examples below:
- F-14A Tomcat
F-14A Tomcat - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s radar cone UI.
- Mirage F1C
Mirage F1C - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar.
- Kfir C.2 / Kfir C.7
Kfir C.2 / Kfir C.7 - The RWR screen still uses the old RWR display, which is a duplicate of the old RWR game UI of previous updates.
- Kfir C.7
Kfir C.7 - The map screen does not fit the entire MFD size compared to other aircraft with map integration.
- F-104S TAF / F-104G
F-104S TAF / F-104G - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s radar cone UI.
- Lim-5P
Lim-5P - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar.
- Su-25BM
Su-25BM - The RWR screen still uses the old RWR display, which is a duplicate of the old RWR game UI of previous updates.
- Sea Harrier FSR.1
Sea Harrier FSR.1 - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar.
- MiG-21MF /MiG-21bis / J-7D
MiG-21MF / MiG-21bis / J-7 - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar.
- MiG-21S (R-13-300)
MiG-21S (R-13-300) - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar, in addition, it is not centered as much as the other MiG-21 variants, still being able to see the scope range on the top left corner.
- F-8E
F-8E - The radar MFD still uses the old MFD display which is a duplicate of the game’s UI radar.
- Mirage 2000-5F / Mirage 2000-5Ei
Mirage 2000-5F / Mirage 2000-5Ei - There are only two MFD modes present in the side MFD’s, as well as the center MFD for the map not covering the entire MFD size compared to other aircraft with map integrations.
- Mirage 4000
Mirage 4000 - The map screen does not fit the entire MFD size compared to other aircraft with map integration.
- Kfir C.10 Block 60
Kfir C.10 Block 60 - The map screen does not optimally cover much map distribution or MFD size in comparison to other map integrations…
All of these aircraft MFD’s show signs of not only lazy integrations, but even neglect, as their displays have been left behind with the course of the updates, something that could be fixed in an upcoming update or with more research into their systems and MFD’s.
I have a perfect example of this, which will come in my next wishlist point:
Kfir C.10 Block 60 MFD Update
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This is a personal wish of mine, but to summarize the research done so far, I found a ton of footage and video snippets regarding the Kfir C.10 Block 60 MFD’s, which could be added to the game to further boost its historical accuracy and Simulator Battles performance and commodity for the players.
These findings of course have been sent in the following bug report attached.
Here are the findings made:
Right MFD showing Data Link capabilities.
Artificial Horizon can be seen colored in blue and orange, unlike in-game.
HUD, Artificial Horizon, Data Link and Navigation all seen in the MFD’s.
Close-up picture of the Tactical Map, with the press of the button it will then switch to Data Link view as seen in the footage the picture was taken from.
Close-up picture of the Data Link functionality.
Weapons Station and Data Link functionality fully shown in both main MFD’s.
Radar and Data Link display modes shown on the main MFD’s.
Radar MFD layout from an official Lahav Division brochure.
Data Link MFD layout from an official Lahav Division brochure.
Data Link with Tactical Map MFD layout from an official Lahav Division brochure.
More Camouflage Diversity
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More than ever, I feel that every update lacks interesting historical or semi-historical skins, often overlooking minor nations for implementing skins. Nations with amazing camouflages such as Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and many more receive little to no love in comparison to the main operators, when they are juts as capable at providing amazing liveries.
Here are a few examples:
- Qatar:
Qatar Emiri Air Force - Dassault Rafale.
Qatar Emiri Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
Qatar Emiri Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Brazil:
Brazilian Air Force - F-5EM.
Brazilian Air Force - JAS-39E Gripen.
Brazilian Air Force - JAS-39E Gripen.
- Saudi Arabia
Royal Saudi Air Force - F-15E.
Royal Saudi Air Force - F-15E, Tornado IDS and Eurofighter Typhoon.
Royal Saudi Air Force - F-15E.
Royal Saudi Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
Royal Saudi Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
Royal Saudi Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Perú:
Peruvian Air Force - Mirage 2000.
Peruvian Air Force - MiG-29.
Peruvian Air Force - Su-25.
Peruvian Air Force - MiG-29.
- Chile:
Chilean Air Force - F-16C.
Chilean Air Force - F-16C.
Chilean Air Force - F-5E Tigre III.
Chilean Air Force - F-16C.
- Iranian Air Force
Iranian Air Force - MiG-29.
Iranian Air Force - MiG-29.
Iranian Air Force - F-4 Phantom.
Iranian Air Force - F-5F Tiger.
- Ecuador
Ecuadorian Air Force - Mirage F1JA.
Ecuadorian Air Force - Mirage F1JA.
Ecuadorian Air Force - Mirage F1JA.
Ecuadorian Air Force - Kfir CE.
Ecuadorian Air Force - Kfir CE.
Ecuadorian Air Force - Kfir CE.
- Venezuela
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - Su-30MKV.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - F-16A Fighting Falcon.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - F-16B and F-16A Fighting Falcon.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - F-16A Fighting Falcon.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - F-16A Fighting Falcon.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela - F-16A Fighting Falcon.
- Kuwait
Kuwait Air Force - F/A-18C Hornet.
Kuwait Air Force - Eurofighter Typhoon.
Kuwait Air Force - F/A-18C Hornet.
Kuwait Air Force - F/A-18C Hornet.
- Egypt
Egyptian Air Force - MiG-29M.
Egyptian Air Force - Dassault Rafale.
Egyptian Air Force - MiG-29M.
Egyptian Air Force - Dassault Rafale.
Egyptian Air Force - Dassault Rafale.
Anyways, that’s all, if I decide to come up with something else, I think I’ll do another reply.
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thought bud here was joking …
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he wasnt
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Next time, just folder each vehicle in a spoiler. I can also recommend doing <br> under each picture’s caption because it gets hard to read sometimes.
EG:
IAI Lavi (P)
IAI Lavi Prototype
An indigenous Israeli aircraft prototype produced during the 80’s, armed with AIM-9M’s (tested), Python 3’s (tested), and Derby missiles (possible integration due to compatible radar).
Spanish aircraft layout diagram showcasing the IAI Lavi’s components.
IAI Lavi during its flight tests.
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres checking the IAI Lavi’s cockpit.
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres checking the IAI Lavi’s cockpit, another Lavi protototype can be seen in the background still in assembly [Colorized].
IAI Lavi Prototype during its test flights, surrounded by flight personnel.
IAI Lavi B-2 Prototype parked, notice the fuel tank attached below.
IAI Lavi Prototype Technology Demonstrator inside a hangar being handled by a lone technician.
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit layout, notice the many MFD’s in place, showcasing radar, navigation, and engine parameters [Colorized].
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit layout, low viewing angle, notice the MFD functions displayed, the HUD can be faintly seen on top.
IAI Lavi Prototype cockpit MFD’s, another view of the display functions, showing the Weapon Stations, HUD, and DataLink.
ELTA EL/M-2032 radar, a radar derived from the ELTA EL/M-2035 radar. Notice the showcased HUD in the center image being the same one from the IAI Lavi.
ELTA EL/M-2035 and ELTA EL/M-2032 radars, notice the many modes available for both, the ELTA EL/M-2032 being derived from the ELTA EL/M-2035 found in the Lavi.
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