Beta of T-6B Texan II released

[Firekitten]

To Stryker: Are F14s, Mig 27s, Tornados all just the same aircraft? I mean, similar roles, appearance,... see what I mean?

Similar but quite different lines if you look at them, and while yes, all trainers, they are rather unique in their own ways. Different avionics suites, different airforces use different onces... It all depends really.

They are certainly lightyears ahead of the old T6II, which is now freeware...isn't it? They're a lot newer, better systems, far better textures and modeling, a newer generation of fsx aircraft. Are they all the same? Ask that to the thousands of literally identical 737 marks released, companies that have made every variant and model of spitfire? People want specific things... not everyone will buy all 3, or want all 3, options is options. Simmers have personal favorites!


Mirage: I threw paint at the T6-II for Iris, (paint schemes) I didn't realize we weren't releasing the AT6-II at the same time, (Sorry David)

 

[strykerpsg]

To Stryker: Are F14s, Mig 27s, Tornados all just the same aircraft? I mean, similar roles, appearance,... see what I mean?

Similar but quite different lines if you look at them, and while yes, all trainers, they are rather unique in their own ways. Different avionics suites, different airforces use different onces... It all depends really.

They are certainly lightyears ahead of the old T6II, which is now freeware...isn't it? They're a lot newer, better systems, far better textures and modeling, a newer generation of fsx aircraft. Are they all the same? Ask that to the thousands of literally identical 737 marks released, companies that have made every variant and model of spitfire? People want specific things... not everyone will buy all 3, or want all 3, options is options. Simmers have personal favorites!

Firekitten, I guess what I was driving at, is since all 3 of these, T-6B Texan II, PC21 and the PC9 are all from the same developer, what's the difference between the three? I have the PC21, love it! Much better textures, FDE and systems. It's a great looking addition, one I would have bought before the PC21, but the PC21 caught my eye and the T-6B was of mention for the future. Is there anything in the T-6B that really would sway me as a potential purchaser, to add to my collection? Again, I see the mention of Tac Pack and making it a COIN type aircraft or basic weapons trainer, but if that's the only difference, I would probably just stay with the PC21. I guess to quote you, are the avionics totally different in the T6B vs the PC21 or just modest differences? Is there more potential in the avionics to replicate an accurate COIN aircraft?

Anyway, not wanting to derail the thread too much. It's a nice looking bird and I'll continue to keep an eye on it. It's got my attention but missing the "Wow! Gotta have it now!" factor at the moment, for me. Keep posting the great looking screen shots though and I can be convinced. Thanks for sharing what's been shown thus far.

 

[Smudge]

It'll be half price between the 21-28th December, so grab it then..

Truth be told, the PC-21/PC-9 and T-6B are similar insofar as they're all Turboprop trainers.

The PC-21 is against the T-6B in a number of markets so they're similar in content, though the AT-6 features COIN capabilities but we're not planning that until next year.

The PC-9 whilst a fantastic simulation, is an older aircraft than the T-6B. I often think the PC-21 is a Ferrari, whereas the T-6B is your all American muscle car

Personally, the T-6B has a lot going for it if you're from a country who is likely to use it (US, UK etc) whereas the PC-21 is the same but for the European market. Each to their own really, both products have our heart and soul poured into them.. Just up to you on what subject matter you prefer. We have a number of US Navy pilots who're really happy with what we've done with this plane, and though we could have added more (but can't due to security concerns), there's still enough there to keep the majority of IRIS customers happy.

 

[strykerpsg]

It'll be half price between the 21-28th December, so grab it then..

Truth be told, the PC-21/PC-9 and T-6B are similar insofar as they're all Turboprop trainers.

The PC-21 is against the T-6B in a number of markets so they're similar in content, though the AT-6 features COIN capabilities but we're not planning that until next year.

The PC-9 whilst a fantastic simulation, is an older aircraft than the T-6B. I often think the PC-21 is a Ferrari, whereas the T-6B is your all American muscle car

Personally, the T-6B has a lot going for it if you're from a country who is likely to use it (US, UK etc) whereas the PC-21 is the same but for the European market. Each to their own really, both products have our heart and soul poured into them.. Just up to you on what subject matter you prefer. We have a number of US Navy pilots who're really happy with what we've done with this plane, and though we could have added more (but can't due to security concerns), there's still enough there to keep the majority of IRIS customers happy.

Thanks David, that was more the answer I was seeking. When you mention the Tac Pack and the planned schedule, will this be a free upgrade/patch or an entirely different aircraft release? If it's a separate release, I would probably wait until that release and in the interim, fly the PC21 till it's released. I would very much like to fly around doing COIN style missions and hopefully by then, FSX@war has matured and given a decent environment to implement all the capabilities of the Tac Pack.

Thanks for the update and glad to see you refining what initially brought you into my hangar.