Upcoming military/warbirds for MSFS?

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DaveKDEN

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Just curious if anyone knows what military/warbirds are in the works for MSFS? I know about Aeroplane Heaven's Spitfire, but was wondering what others might be pending? I bought the India Alpha Foxtrot MB-339, and am interested in the Sim Skunk Works G91, but I really like WW-II and modern military designs.
 
Indiafoxtecho has a T-45 Goshawk otw, that I think is expected to be released this March. They're also working on the M-346 in collaboration with Leonardo, the actual M-346 manufacturer. Here's what they posted on Facebook, regarding long term developments;
EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - the jet is already flying in the sim, but we believe the current graphics quality level (port over from P3D) is not adequate for a platform as capable as MSFS. Project is currently under review and may need a complete remake. F-35 LIGHTNING II - the P3D model is being vastly improved, with higher poly count and better textures. Cockpit is being rebuilt from scratch. Unfortunately, MSFS currently does not allow support for a number of the sensors of this aircraft. F-14D "SUPER" TOMCAT - We have been working on a VERY detailed rendition of the mighty Tomcat - which, as you know, it is our favourite aircraft. However, frankly it is unlikely that it can surpass the excellent work done by Heatblur on the F-14 for DCS...and there is still a lot of work to do.
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DC Designs is also working on an F-14. Also, Iris simulations has a hypothetical "6th Gen Fighter" design, based off of a design buy a guy who does theoretical sixth gen designs. It's kind of cool looking, even if it isn't very realistic in certain areas. I'll be getting it, just because it looks like it will be fun to fly.
 
We have four warbirds in the pipeline, including the Hurricane Mk1. Oh and the C-47/DC-3 could be considered a warbird I suppose.:engel016:
 
DaveKDEN said:
Just curious if anyone knows what military/warbirds are in the works for MSFS? I know about Aeroplane Heaven's Spitfire, but was wondering what others might be pending? I bought the India Alpha Foxtrot MB-339, and am interested in the Sim Skunk Works G91, but I really like WW-II and modern military designs.
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My F-15 Eagles are already out and have just had their second major update. F-14A Tomcat is well underway as the next fighter release, reveal shots coming soon. I think that IRIS also intends to do a Hawk T2, Sim Works Studios Phantom is underway, and an SR-71 from both Milviz and another developer are on their way also. Later this year, I'll be bringing my F-18E/F/G Super Hornets into MSFS, and I got my arm bent into doing the F-16 too due to the number of requests I kept getting.
 
Dean, what happened to the Black Widow?
All those jets are nice, but something with props would be even better!
 
DC1973 said:
My F-15 Eagles are already out and have just had their second major update. F-14A Tomcat is well underway as the next fighter release, reveal shots coming soon. I think that IRIS also intends to do a Hawk T2, Sim Works Studios Phantom is underway, and an SR-71 from both Milviz and another developer are on their way also. Later this year, I'll be bringing my F-18E/F/G Super Hornets into MSFS, and I got my arm bent into doing the F-16 too due to the number of requests I kept getting.
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F-16? YASSS!

Need that ASAP. So happy to hear about the Rhino/Growler.
 
jankees said:
Dean, what happened to the Black Widow?
All those jets are nice, but something with props would be even better!
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It's going to remain freeware and will indeed be upgraded, but need to get myself a bit better established in the new sim before I can start with a few freebies, looking forward to doing them though.
 
DC1973 said:
It's going to remain freeware and will indeed be upgraded, but need to get myself a bit better established in the new sim
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and that's best done by creating a simple native biplane like a Stearman Kaydet. That's true, Dean, isn't it ?.. (sorry to be a nag... ;-)
 
SimWorks Studios also announced a T-2 Buckeye, not sure the current status of it though. IRIS is doing their weird Vampire thing. Dino is wrapping up the T-45, having also announced a MB-326 and a TA-4J. Foxtrot Oscar Simulation Designs is also apparently developing a Hawker Hunter, an L-39 and a Short Tucano... but they seem to be going the Milviz route of announcing lots of things and never releasing them :playful:

As far as proper warbirds go, I think the only two that on the horizon are the two Spitfire's, one from Aeroplane Heaven and the other from Flying Iron Studios. Looking forward to both of those. I personally would love to see a Texan/Harvard or a Trojan.. I like 'em big and round :encouragement:
 
Plus Rob Richardson is in the process of porting over the F2H Banshee, Seafire, and Sea Hawk. SWS announced the TF-104G today.

GAS has the PT-17 for your warbird training needs.

My wishlist: T-33, B-17, B-25, F9F, F4D Skyray, single-seat and widebody Skyraiders, F-8 Crusader. Oh, and the rest of the Century Series. :)
 
I can confirm that the SR-71A is coming to MSFS from Milviz. Obviously there some hurdles, not the least of which is passing mach 1.0 (which isn't currently allowed in-sim) but we believe that limitation will be removed soonish in a future update. Unless we come across something missing we didn't anticipate it appears the SDK has enough facilities at this point for an authentic, detailed, accurate Blackbird to fly the skies of MSFS. It's a matter of months not years on this project. As soon as some screenshots are available I'll post them up here - that could take another several weeks but you will see it. Then it's a matter of functional systems. All of them. Work is proceeding with growing intensity.

Dutch
 
Maybe we should all exercise some patience here. The SDK isn't finished and devs are doing overtime. This is not FS9 or FSX people!

Me, I'm just waiting for the opportunity to ditch P3D. I still use it to fly the planes that I miss in the current sim, but every flight is a disappointment.

Just MHO of course.

Priller
 
ceo1944 said:
I can confirm that the SR-71A is coming to MSFS from Milviz. Obviously there some hurdles, not the least of which is passing mach 1.0 (which isn't currently allowed in-sim) but we believe that limitation will be removed soonish in a future update. Unless we come across something missing we didn't anticipate it appears the SDK has enough facilities at this point for an authentic, detailed, accurate Blackbird to fly the skies of MSFS. It's a matter of months not years on this project. As soon as some screenshots are available I'll post them up here - that could take another several weeks but you will see it. Then it's a matter of functional systems. All of them. Work is proceeding with growing intensity.

Dutch
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You can absolutely do Mach 1 and beyond. It’s happening already.
 
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