DCS

[CanadaOne]

1 hour ago, Lusekofte said:

9,99 I can buy a icecream for the rest ?

 

I don't need to buy ice cream.

 

I have ice cream. ✅

 

Updating DCS now, then I buy the BS3. 

[Lusekofte]

12 minutes ago, CanadaOne said:

 

I don't need to buy ice cream.

 

I have ice cream. ✅

 

Updating DCS now, then I buy the BS3. 

Done that. Two  the igla does not seem to do much harm in first glance 

[Art-J]

45 minutes ago, Trooper117 said:

Bummer... this patch is only for open beta...

 

Keep in mind patches = new stuff -> always go only to open beta first. Makes sense - if both versions were patched to the same build number on the same day, it would defy the whole purpose of having a public beta in the first place.

 

As mentioned above both have crapton of bugs, one a couple percent more than the other, so you might as well ditch the "stable" anyway ;).

[CanadaOne]

1 hour ago, Lusekofte said:

Done that. Two  the igla does not seem to do much harm in first glance 

 

Just means I'll have the pleasure of blasting an Apache in the ass twice. ?

[Lusekofte]

2 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

Just means I'll have the pleasure of blasting an Apache in the ass twice. ?

I think one needs to hit in the correct place it do not bring down the hind after two hits on the back 

[Guest deleted@83466]

Does this Ka-50 facelift make her sexy again to those who already have ridden her for a thousand hours?

[Gambit21]

9 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

Just means I'll have the pleasure of blasting an Apache in the ass twice. ?

Umm…my tastes run a different way.…but to each his own I guess?

 

 

 

 

11 hours ago, Trooper117 said:

Bummer... this patch is only for open beta...

As was written - ditch stable. 

[Lusekofte]

5 hours ago, SeaSerpent said:

Does this Ka-50 facelift make her sexy again to those who already have ridden her for a thousand hours?

I have not read the improvements. So I can only tell you what I discovered while flying it for 20 minutes. Target screen has been updated. You get a fair warning before you’re blown off the sky. There is some cool blue uv lamps. Overall it was worth the upgrade. 
I think it simulate a faster prosessor in targeting system. I can even lock flying choppers with it in first attempt (while using gun) Islas are hitting, but so far not very impressed by its effectiveness. But like I said I have not flown it much yet. I am by the nature more a hind guy. I do not lurk about being smart. I blast the door and run in with all I got. So I need to try to be a little smarter. 
but I will fly it more, it always been a cool chopper

[Lusekofte]

I am going to check if I can change some of the campaigns to use it in 

[CanadaOne]

3 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Umm…my tastes run a different way.…but to each his own I guess?

 

 

 

I take it you'd rather be in the Apache. 

 

 

?

FTW!

 

 

[Tempus]

Finally in 2022 DCS boys have fixed the 0.50 cal. fire power introducing new belts configurations, also they tweaked 109 DM and her cooling systems so now flying the Mustang is a deadly pleasure. They've only expent 10 years on that..... I'm very hypped thinking what we can do in 2035 and beyond... 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Tempus

[dburne]

DCS Hornet " Rise of the Persian Lion 2" Campaign released:

 

 

In yesterday's DCS Open Beta update, this is a fantastic campaign carrying on the exploits of Ford from the first Rise of the Persian Lion campaign. Set in the Persian Gulf off the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

 

I would highly recommend to any fan of the Hornet. Note this is only currently available in the Open Beta.

[AndyJWest]

Having messed around a bit with the updated KA-50, I can confirm that the autopilot still confuses me, and has an alarming habit of changing its mind about what it thinks it should be doing. The Russians must have developed advanced-level Artificial Insubordination....

[CanadaOne]

20 minutes ago, AndyJWest said:

Having messed around a bit with the updated KA-50, I can confirm that the autopilot still confuses me, and has an alarming habit of changing its mind about what it thinks it should be doing. The Russians must have developed advanced-level Artificial Insubordination....

 

Volk is the god of Ka-50 tutorials. I'm sure his videos will help.

 

 

 

[DBFlyguy]

Sweet sweet music to my ears

 

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

 

I take it you'd rather be in the Apache. 

 

 

 

Is there really any other choice when a true gunship is needed?  The KA50/52 is off somewhere catching another MANPAD to the face ?I still wouldn't mind someone doing a Whiskey Cobra though...maybe someday!

 

Edited December 17, 2022 by DBFlyguy

[Guest deleted@83466]

I’m doing the same thing I always do with these modules…waffling.  I already know some Iglas aren’t going to bring back the novelty to the Hokum, but since it’s one of my favorite modules of all time, I have this urge to have it just for the sake of having it.  After all, it was DCS before there was DCS as we know it.  I’m probably better off just getting something completely new, of which there are quite a few nowadays.  In fact, I have been an Apache holdout, so maybe it’s time.  Why I haven’t gotten this already, I don’t know.

 

 

Edited December 17, 2022 by SeaSerpent

[Lusekofte]

1 hour ago, SeaSerpent said:

Why I haven’t gotten this already, I don’t know.

I do not know how much you are into Hornet , A 10 And F 16. If you like and handle those systems, it is the easiest chopper around to fly

[CanadaOne]

2 hours ago, DBFlyguy said:

 

Is there really any other choice when a true gunship is needed?  The KA50/52 is off somewhere catching another MANPAD to the face ?I still wouldn't mind someone doing a Whiskey Cobra though...maybe someday!

 

 

The Apache is really cool but really complicated. And it doesn't have the weapons load of the Ka-50. If you could load up the Apache with heavy warhead Mavericks and Zunis, then there might be a discussion. The Ka-50 wins where "Kaboom!" is required.

 

The Apache is a scalpel. The Ka-50 is a hammer. 

[DD_fruitbat]

1 hour ago, CanadaOne said:

 

The Apache is really cool but really complicated. And it doesn't have the weapons load of the Ka-50. If you could load up the Apache with heavy warhead Mavericks and Zunis, then there might be a discussion. The Ka-50 wins where "Kaboom!" is required.

 

The Apache is a scalpel. The Ka-50 is a hammer. 

 

The Ka-50 must have a hell of a loadout then ( I don't have it, so no idea), as I finally started to learn the Apache today, as have been waiting for my new HOTAS before I did.

 

After an afternoon, I was happily using the Hold modes and using George to blow much stuff up. 16 Hellfire's is not to be sniffed at!

 

 

 

In separate news, I noticed the 50 beltings have been changed in the patch notes, I approve of the changes!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2022 by DD_fruitbat

[AngleOff66]

4080 vs 7900XTX. The systems aren't exactly the same but it looks like the cards are closely matched.  Now if AMD could fix the VR results and idle power.

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/313273-rtx-4080-7900-xtxxt-benchmarks-dcs/?do=findComment&comment=5109029

 

[dburne]

Well considering the KA-50 was the first module I learned to fly in DCS I guess only fitting I should get the third version of this beauty now. Also glad I now have a Virpil Collective.

 

 

[JonRedcorn]

Sitting around just waiting for the mig-23MLA from razbam. Hurry up and get that boring F-15e out please! Couldn't think of a more boring jet.

[Lusekofte]

3 hours ago, JonRedcorn said:

Sitting around just waiting for the mig-23MLA from razbam. Hurry up and get that boring F-15e out please! Couldn't think of a more boring jet.

Same here it got the same status as I have with 109’s I do not use em 

[dburne]

Well that was nice - BS3 cheaper price due to my owning BS2, and I had more than enough miles to cover the cost so got it for nothing but miles today. Still working on fine tuning Hornet and learning Apache so no telling when I will get around to it. If ever lol.

[CanadaOne]

12 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

 

The Ka-50 must have a hell of a loadout then ( I don't have it, so no idea), as I finally started to learn the Apache today, as have been waiting for my new HOTAS before I did.

 

After an afternoon, I was happily using the Hold modes and using George to blow much stuff up. 16 Hellfire's is not to be sniffed at!

 

16 Hellfires is great. But the Ka-50 can carry 12 anti-tank missiles + many kinds of different weapons. It's also faster.

 

And it can carry two 200lb-warhead guided missiles + 10 heavy rockets + 4X A2A missiles + 30mm cannon. The Apache has nothing like that. 

 

"Kaboom!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

 

 

In separate news, I noticed the 50 beltings have been changed in the patch notes, I approve of the changes!!!

 

 

Cool!

[dburne]

23 minutes ago, CanadaOne said:

 

16 Hellfires is great. But the Ka-50 can carry 12 anti-tank missiles + many kinds of different weapons. It's also faster.

 

And it can carry two 200lb-warhead guided missiles + 10 heavy rockets + 4X A2A missiles + 30mm cannon. The Apache has nothing like that. 

 

 

 

Aren't Hellfires considered anti-tank?

[DD_fruitbat]

Yep!

 

16 tanks in one sortie is a lot of kaboom!

[CanadaOne]

12 minutes ago, dburne said:

 

Aren't Hellfires considered anti-tank?

 

I was just comparing numbers. 16 for the Apache vs 12 for the Ka-50. And that the Ka-50 can carry some pretty solid stuff along with those 12. 

[DD_fruitbat]

Its a real shame we only have the delta. With an echo model could have 8 hellfires and a rake load of laser guided rockets,  same as on the harrier or A-10. They are super fun.

Edited December 18, 2022 by DD_fruitbat

[CanadaOne]

Just now, DD_fruitbat said:

Its a real shame we only have the delta. With an echo model could have 8 hellfires and a rake load of laser guided rockets,  same as on the harrier or A-10. They are super fun.

 

I like those rockets. I use them more with the Harrier than the A-10. The Harrier needs the added punch.

[DD_fruitbat]

18 of them and and 8 hellfires would be a hell of a fun loadout.

 

I enjoy sticking 90 on the A-10C?

[CanadaOne]

I wish you could stick more than one pod of seven per pylon on the Harrier. Can't imagine it's a weight issue. 

[Lusekofte]

Those Igla’s can’t destroy any chopper. What a waste of weight. 
only one time I managed to take a Blackhawk down with one. 
hind can take 3 hits from them. 

[CanadaOne]

35 minutes ago, Lusekofte said:

Those Igla’s can’t destroy any chopper. What a waste of weight. 
only one time I managed to take a Blackhawk down with one. 
hind can take 3 hits from them. 

 

They're fun. And I don't think the weigh matter a lot, they're pretty small. 

 

Gives a nice bit of variety. If you're going in on airfield or whatever, at least you have an option if something gets airborne.

[DD_fruitbat]

1 hour ago, CanadaOne said:

I wish you could stick more than one pod of seven per pylon on the Harrier. Can't imagine it's a weight issue. 

 

Its most likely a wiring issue. Only compatible with that type of launcher (straight LAU-131 rather than the BRU-42 that mounts 3 X LAU-131's ) on that pylon station. 

Edited December 18, 2022 by DD_fruitbat

[DBFlyguy]

Current news of the day shows that an Igla is perfectly capable of bringing down helicopters and fixed wing aircraft (just search Igla and "the place we can't mention"...)  Maybe the damage model of the current DCS helicopters need to be adjusted or the Igla given more power?

[CanadaOne]

24 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said:

Its most likely a wiring issue. Only compatible with that type of rail on that pylon station. 

 

 

Bummer.

 

But for some reason I still have 3XMK83s on my inner pylons in the weapons presets and they work fine. Seems to be a glitch as that was supposed to be removed a few years ago. I also still have the x19 rocket pods. I can load the rockets up but not fire them.

[Gambit21]

That Mud Hen is going to dominate online BVR air to air...it's not going to be pretty for the Su's and MiG's.

[Bremspropeller]

I whish I had eight AMRAAMs like the Eagle -  I'd be having so much fun it'd be illegal...

 

 

Edited December 19, 2022 by Bremspropeller

[CanadaOne]

1 hour ago, Gambit21 said:

That Mud Hen is going to dominate online BVR air to air...it's not going to be pretty for the Su's and MiG's.

 

I just want those mega-thousand pound laser guided bombs. It's all about the Kaboom! ?

 

Do you think they'll keep the F-15E price in line with the other top shelf planes? I have a feeling this one may raise the bar by a dollar or two.