Dcs f/a-18c
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I signed up for this (the F/A-18) because I bought the Warthog many years ago and have watched the continued improvement over time. It is a very nice simulator now, but not at all simple. My problem is I have not flown it enough to live more than 2 minutes in any conflict! Does anyone know of a DCS A-10C "made simple" book, idiot's guide or something similar that can be printed and referred to while flying? The documentation supplied by DCS is voluminous, but not very enlightening to this idiot.
scotth6
Charter Member
You are very harsh on yourself.
I am of course still learning too, but I learned what I do know mostly by flying the tutorial missions quite a few times and also the Georgian Hammer campaign several times. I find the campaigns to be great learning tools for DCS World as they kind of throw you in to the deep end, but have a gradual increase in difficulty. In saying that it was/is quite often I would need to look something up in the manuals, or need to re-fly a tutorial on something specific. As with all the DCS World aircraft, I will often forget things when I haven't flown it in a while.
I am currently flying the A-10C Red Flag campaign, and again I am learning things as I go. I needed to look up info on the comms for the last few missions.
A really good guide which you should keep handy is "Chuck's A-10C Warthog Guide"
https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143954
Chuck has produced really concise and handy manuals for most DCS Aircraft, and I would suggest getting the guide for each aircraft you fly.
Cheers,
Phantom88
Charter Member
*** Mini Update***
"Over the past several months there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes that has been confined to code… nothing visible to really show. More recently, more and more of this work is now being tied together and integrated into the larger simulation. The included screen shot shows some of this work:
- Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) modes. The Hornet has several ACM modes that include boresight acq, vertical acq, wide acq, and long range auto acq. In the image, you can see vertical acq selected, illustrated on the HUD and attack display. Much of the radar effort is currently focused on Single Track Target (STT) logic.
- Not as obvious in this image, but target aging is also now implemented. Unlike our current implementation of air-to-air radar that is based on target IDs, the Hornet moves us to a much more realistic air-to-air radar model that faithfully simulates the radar beam.
- On the Azimuth Display (aka RWR scope), we now have detection logic working that uses a much improved simulation of radar detection. In a related matter, the Control Indicator Panel is also now function that allows the Azimuth Display and DDI EW page to tailor the displays. This also includes the correct BIT.
- On the left DDI you will note that waypoint data is now displayed on the HSI with the ability to select one of five sequences. You may also notice TACAN and ADF information is also displayed.
In the second image, you can observe some improvements we are making to the reflective properties of the displays.
Thanks,
Matt “Wags” Wagner
Senior Producer"
"Over the past several months there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes that has been confined to code… nothing visible to really show. More recently, more and more of this work is now being tied together and integrated into the larger simulation. The included screen shot shows some of this work:
- Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) modes. The Hornet has several ACM modes that include boresight acq, vertical acq, wide acq, and long range auto acq. In the image, you can see vertical acq selected, illustrated on the HUD and attack display. Much of the radar effort is currently focused on Single Track Target (STT) logic.
- Not as obvious in this image, but target aging is also now implemented. Unlike our current implementation of air-to-air radar that is based on target IDs, the Hornet moves us to a much more realistic air-to-air radar model that faithfully simulates the radar beam.
- On the Azimuth Display (aka RWR scope), we now have detection logic working that uses a much improved simulation of radar detection. In a related matter, the Control Indicator Panel is also now function that allows the Azimuth Display and DDI EW page to tailor the displays. This also includes the correct BIT.
- On the left DDI you will note that waypoint data is now displayed on the HSI with the ability to select one of five sequences. You may also notice TACAN and ADF information is also displayed.
In the second image, you can observe some improvements we are making to the reflective properties of the displays.
Thanks,
Matt “Wags” Wagner
Senior Producer"
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Phantom88
Charter Member
***Bit O.T**.
Thought I'd share this with some of you future DCS Hornet Drivers....
https://fighterpilotpodcast.com/
Retired Navy Hornet Aviator has a podcast discussing everything Hornet/Naval Aviation related .
Phantom88
Charter Member
Thought this would be interesting to post here.Differences between Hornet Lot #. The DCS Hornet will be based on a F/A-18C Lot#20.
Differences between LOTS
(lot means production year of the airframe, each lot includes previous upgrades etc )
Lot 12.
The Lot 12 series F/A-18, introduced in FY90, provided the
F/A-18 with a night attack capability.
This was accomplished by providing NVG compatible
cockpit lighting and displays, a thermal imaging navigation set, digital map set, multipurpose color displays, and a raster HUD. In addition, an independent aft cockpit capability was included for the two-seat F/A-18D (USMC) version.
Lot 13.
The Lot 13 series F/A-18 was introduced in FY91. The enhancements provided by this Lot included the OBOGS, which replaced the lox converter. The NACES and SEWARS were added and armament capabilities were enhanced through the additional hardware provisions for AGM-86 Harpoon and AGM-84 Stand-off Land Attack Missile. The Inertial Navigation System (INS) was also upgraded to the AN/ASN-139 that uses ring laser gyro technology.
Lot 14.
The Lot 14 series F/A-18 was introduced in FY92. This update added full AN/ARC-210 HAVEQUICK/SINCGARS VHF FM Radio provisions to the aircraft and the AN/AAS-38A FLIR/LDT was also incorporated into the F/A-18. Additionally, the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) provides non-volatile storage of the last 30 minutes of flight incident data in a deployable unit.
Lot 15.
Delivered in FY93, the Lot 15 series F/A-18 integrated an enhanced engine into the airframe. The F404-GE-400 Power Plant was replaced by the F404- GE-402 EPE. The new engine provided increased power, coupled with reduced fuel consumption. Additionally, the XN-8 Mission Computer and the 91 series Operational Flight
Program (OFP) were introduced.
Lot 16.
The enhancements provided by the Lot 16 series F/A-18, which was introduced in FY94, included the integration of the AN/APG-73 Radar Upgrade (RUG) Phase I. The primary improvements provided by the AN/APG-73 RUG Phase I were increased Electronic Counter Countermeasures capabilities, increased memory and processing
speed of the signal and data processing functions, and increased receiver bandwidth combining to provide growth capabilities for incorporation of advanced radar modes. The AN/ARC-210 HAVEQUICK/SINCGARS VHF FM Radio was also installed along with the LAU-115 Launcher improvements and incorporation of the 09 (formerly 93) series OFP.I-10
Lot 17.
In FY95, the Cockpit Video Recording System (CVRS) and the AN/AAS-38B Advanced FLIR were introduced. Additionally, there were provisions added for the GPS.
Lot 18.
Lot 18 series F/A-18 were delivered in FY96 and included the GPS, the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set, and a sixth avionics multiplexer bus. Additionally, the 11 series OFP was introduced.
Lot19.
Introduced in FY97, Lot XIX series F/A-18C/D Aircraft received a Stores Management System upgrade and an AN/APX- 111(V) Combined Interrogator- Transponder (CIT).
Lot 20.
In FY98, Lot 20 series F/A-18C/D Aircraft were delivered, integrating the Phase II AN/APG-73 RUG, ATARS, Joint Direct Attack Munitions, Joint Stand Off Weapon, and EGI to meet the precision navigation capability that future weapon systems require. EGI provides an all-altitude, worldwide source of navigation and attitude information.
Lot 21.
One F/A-18E Aircraft was delivered in fourth quarter FY99 at NAS Lemoore and included a modified airframe, new engines, and an additional weapons station under each wing. The Lot XXI aircraft also incorporated a low drag pylon, AN/ALE-47 dispensers, AN/ALE-50 Chaff Dispenser, XN-8 Mission Computer, AN/ARC- 210(V) VHF FM Radio Set, GPS, AN/ALR-67(V3) Radar Warning Receiver, and a modified FCC. F/A-18E/F Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) 1 are equipped with the AN/APX- 100(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) vice the AN/APX-111(V) CIT.
Lot 22.
Lot 22 began LRIP 2 in third quarter FY00 for the F/A-18E/F, which included the AN/APX- 111(V) CIT and Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infra Red.
Lot 23.
Lot 23 began delivery in first quarter FY01 with the Digital Communication System (DCS), Radio Frequency Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (RF DECM), Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, and Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC
Differences between LOTS
(lot means production year of the airframe, each lot includes previous upgrades etc )
Lot 12.
The Lot 12 series F/A-18, introduced in FY90, provided the
F/A-18 with a night attack capability.
This was accomplished by providing NVG compatible
cockpit lighting and displays, a thermal imaging navigation set, digital map set, multipurpose color displays, and a raster HUD. In addition, an independent aft cockpit capability was included for the two-seat F/A-18D (USMC) version.
Lot 13.
The Lot 13 series F/A-18 was introduced in FY91. The enhancements provided by this Lot included the OBOGS, which replaced the lox converter. The NACES and SEWARS were added and armament capabilities were enhanced through the additional hardware provisions for AGM-86 Harpoon and AGM-84 Stand-off Land Attack Missile. The Inertial Navigation System (INS) was also upgraded to the AN/ASN-139 that uses ring laser gyro technology.
Lot 14.
The Lot 14 series F/A-18 was introduced in FY92. This update added full AN/ARC-210 HAVEQUICK/SINCGARS VHF FM Radio provisions to the aircraft and the AN/AAS-38A FLIR/LDT was also incorporated into the F/A-18. Additionally, the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) provides non-volatile storage of the last 30 minutes of flight incident data in a deployable unit.
Lot 15.
Delivered in FY93, the Lot 15 series F/A-18 integrated an enhanced engine into the airframe. The F404-GE-400 Power Plant was replaced by the F404- GE-402 EPE. The new engine provided increased power, coupled with reduced fuel consumption. Additionally, the XN-8 Mission Computer and the 91 series Operational Flight
Program (OFP) were introduced.
Lot 16.
The enhancements provided by the Lot 16 series F/A-18, which was introduced in FY94, included the integration of the AN/APG-73 Radar Upgrade (RUG) Phase I. The primary improvements provided by the AN/APG-73 RUG Phase I were increased Electronic Counter Countermeasures capabilities, increased memory and processing
speed of the signal and data processing functions, and increased receiver bandwidth combining to provide growth capabilities for incorporation of advanced radar modes. The AN/ARC-210 HAVEQUICK/SINCGARS VHF FM Radio was also installed along with the LAU-115 Launcher improvements and incorporation of the 09 (formerly 93) series OFP.I-10
Lot 17.
In FY95, the Cockpit Video Recording System (CVRS) and the AN/AAS-38B Advanced FLIR were introduced. Additionally, there were provisions added for the GPS.
Lot 18.
Lot 18 series F/A-18 were delivered in FY96 and included the GPS, the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set, and a sixth avionics multiplexer bus. Additionally, the 11 series OFP was introduced.
Lot19.
Introduced in FY97, Lot XIX series F/A-18C/D Aircraft received a Stores Management System upgrade and an AN/APX- 111(V) Combined Interrogator- Transponder (CIT).
Lot 20.
In FY98, Lot 20 series F/A-18C/D Aircraft were delivered, integrating the Phase II AN/APG-73 RUG, ATARS, Joint Direct Attack Munitions, Joint Stand Off Weapon, and EGI to meet the precision navigation capability that future weapon systems require. EGI provides an all-altitude, worldwide source of navigation and attitude information.
Lot 21.
One F/A-18E Aircraft was delivered in fourth quarter FY99 at NAS Lemoore and included a modified airframe, new engines, and an additional weapons station under each wing. The Lot XXI aircraft also incorporated a low drag pylon, AN/ALE-47 dispensers, AN/ALE-50 Chaff Dispenser, XN-8 Mission Computer, AN/ARC- 210(V) VHF FM Radio Set, GPS, AN/ALR-67(V3) Radar Warning Receiver, and a modified FCC. F/A-18E/F Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) 1 are equipped with the AN/APX- 100(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) vice the AN/APX-111(V) CIT.
Lot 22.
Lot 22 began LRIP 2 in third quarter FY00 for the F/A-18E/F, which included the AN/APX- 111(V) CIT and Advanced Tactical Forward Looking Infra Red.
Lot 23.
Lot 23 began delivery in first quarter FY01 with the Digital Communication System (DCS), Radio Frequency Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (RF DECM), Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, and Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC
strykerpsg
SOH-CM-2023
Pat, thanks for the update. I wish they would just release the beauty. I realize DCS has a mixed bag of reviews on some of their previous releases (Hawk especially). Everything you showcase just proves this thing is already leaps and bounds beyond anything released after the A-10.
It always amazes me how many virtual pilots critic their products as though they somehow have real world aviation experience in that actual airframe....hence why I no longer read simhq.com's forums. Too much toxicity.
Now, release the damn thing DCS. I have my cake, now I want to eat it too.......
It always amazes me how many virtual pilots critic their products as though they somehow have real world aviation experience in that actual airframe....hence why I no longer read simhq.com's forums. Too much toxicity.
Now, release the damn thing DCS. I have my cake, now I want to eat it too.......
Thanks Scott.
Phantom88
Charter Member
Hello Jay,Can You tell us more about your email and shipping details?This is the first I heard of a pinned down release date,and it would be great news since the earliest date given by DCS is in April.
I need to wait for The Hornet to go on sale at full price in order to use a DCS coupon I've been holding on to.So I didn't partake in The Early Release program.
**Some Hornet pics from DCS**
I need to wait for The Hornet to go on sale at full price in order to use a DCS coupon I've been holding on to.So I didn't partake in The Early Release program.
**Some Hornet pics from DCS**
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scotth6
Charter Member
How do you mean shipping details? Surely the product is provided as a download through an update to DCS as usual.
I would be a bit wary if I got that email.
Cheers,
StormILM
Charter Member
I just went and checked my email and I didn't receive anything like this (indicating a release date). The only thing close to that was the original invoice but nothing notated like mentioned here. Looking at the current progression (and my own experience in development/testing), I'd tend to think mid to late May. If it's ready by late April, that's all the more great.
Basically, here is what the email said -
Dear Jay _-_-_-_,
Eagle Dynamics SA added shipping details. Please note that the tracking information and shipping status are shown exactly as the seller entered them.
Not much about shipping and no shipping date, but I just thought it unusual because I purchased the item about a month ago. If I get anything definite I will post.
BTW, the shots posted by Phantom reinforce my purchase decision. They look fantastic.
Dear Jay _-_-_-_,
Eagle Dynamics SA added shipping details. Please note that the tracking information and shipping status are shown exactly as the seller entered them.
| Shipper | |
| Tracking number | No Shipment Tracking |
| Shipping status | Order Processed |
BTW, the shots posted by Phantom reinforce my purchase decision. They look fantastic.
Anyway,Thank You for info,Cheers!!Victory103
SOH-CM-2025
Great vid and his delivery is very instructor like, a few things reversed for final (power-glide slope/pitch-speed,AoA). Early buyer so I should probably get my gaming rig ready!
scotth6
Charter Member
I'll be flying one of these soon
I put these pics in the screenshot thread too, but thought I would add them here. I love flying my A-10C. I've been doing the Red Flag campaign lately, but I have found myself eyeing off the Hornets more and more as I taxi out since I pre ordered.
I put these pics in the screenshot thread too, but thought I would add them here. I love flying my A-10C. I've been doing the Red Flag campaign lately, but I have found myself eyeing off the Hornets more and more as I taxi out since I pre ordered.
Victory103
SOH-CM-2025
Wow, holy high-alpha pass!!!