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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
razbam av8b harrier revisited
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Honestly, it really depends on what is important to you. Speaking entirely personally, I think that the RAZBAM version looks better, but the SSW version flies better in the VSTOL regime. This is not to say that you can't do VSTOL in the RAZBAM version nor that the SSW version looks ugly. It's just a matter of balance and personal preference.
Each plane has some features in systems modeling or otherwise that the other doesn't have, so there's no easy answer on that front. For instance, RAZBAM comes with a nice tanker model to refuel behind, while SSW has a little more depth in some of its MPCD (read MFD) modeling. Neither is really up to the depth of, say, the Superbug in being able to use systems to target objects, select modes, etc. but both are capable of weapons release...with a suitable explosion as a reward.
That probably doesn't help much, but there are good things to say about both models. I believe the SSW version has a ten minute trial mode that will allow you to try their version. The only hard part is getting the plane loaded and started within the ten minutes. But will let you to "look around" the plane a bit before you decide to buy or not.
letourn
Charter Member
Deacon you cannot have it more right.
last time i ckeck the trial is not available anymore for the SSW model.
Also can someone tell me what model got the right water switch operation. SSW need to have a certan amount of thrust apply to inject water. RZ u turn on the swith inject all the tiime. I read some articles and looks like the SSW has it right. But wanna make sure .
Did someone have a working VRST MDF panel for the RZ model. I create a gauge but would have been nice to have it in the MFD.
No plan to add the Tacpack for the two models..thats not good
Hank you done an incredible job on the RZ model with your paints
last time i ckeck the trial is not available anymore for the SSW model.
Also can someone tell me what model got the right water switch operation. SSW need to have a certan amount of thrust apply to inject water. RZ u turn on the swith inject all the tiime. I read some articles and looks like the SSW has it right. But wanna make sure .
Did someone have a working VRST MDF panel for the RZ model. I create a gauge but would have been nice to have it in the MFD.
No plan to add the Tacpack for the two models..thats not good
Hank you done an incredible job on the RZ model with your paints
Hey letourn,
The Water switch operates differently depending on the position. I'll just give you the -408 engine numbers as that is all that the Radar bird uses.
T/O: Water flows when the throttle is set to above 105% N1. It stops flowing when speed exceeds 250kts, water is depleted, or throttle is moved below 103% N1.
LDG: Water flows when speed is below 250Kts, the throttle is set to above 105% N1, AND the JPT rises above 765 degrees C. It stops flowing when the water is depleted, or the throttle is moved below 103%.
Once you get the water to start flowing, all subsequent attempts no longer require the temperature gate i.e. it then works just like T/O.
Hank, I didn't know you had done the painting for the RAZBAM bird...beautiful work! I have a couple of screenshots that are almost photoreal.
Deacon