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TLDR: A mid 1990s Upgraded F-14B Bombcat The DCS: F-14B Upgrade by Heatblur Simulations is now available for pre-order. The legendary F-14 Tomcat is without a doubt one of the most iconic combat aircraft ever created: a powerful, two-crew, variable-geometry carrier fighter that defined an era of naval aviation. Originally designed as the U.S. Navy’s fleet defender and long-range interceptor, the Tomcat evolved throughout its long service life into a far more capable multirole aircraft, equally at home in air superiority, fleet defense, reconnaissance, and deep precision strike. The DCS: F-14B Upgrade represents one of the most important late chapters in that evolution. Built as an expansion for existing owners of DCS: F-14A/B Tomcat, the F-14B Upgrade brings the aircraft into its later, modernized form: a 2000s all-weather, multirole air superiority and precision-strike fighter, equipped for the era of modern warfare while preserving the raw power, character, and two-seat teamwork that made the Tomcat unforgettable. Key features include the new VDIG-R with a modernized HUD, PTID, JDAM / GBU-31 integration, EGI navigation, Mission Data Loader, DFCS, ALE-47 countermeasures, ALR-67 integration, AN/AVX-3 Tactical Imaging Set, updated cockpit and exterior art including new pilot models and helmets, JESTER improvements, new instant action missions, new in game browser elements like manual and explain-me feature, and two new campaigns: Operation Reforger III over Cold War Germany and a tailor-made F-14B Upgrade campaign by Baltic Dragon to be added after release. “The F-14 has always been more than an aircraft to us. It is our life’s true passion, and with the F-14B Upgrade we are returning to the Tomcat in one of its most capable, most exciting, and most evolved forms. This is not a replacement for the Tomcat you already know. It is the next chapter: still dangerous, still loud, still demanding — forever beautiful, forever Tomcat.” — Heatblur Simulations The DCS: F-14B Upgrade is available as an expansion for existing owners of DCS: F-14A/B Tomcat, and is also available together with the base Tomcat module as part of the DCS: F-14 Ultimate Edition, currently at $98.99 USD for a limited time. The Ultimate Edition brings together the complete Heatblur Tomcat experience, including the F-14A/B, F-14B Upgrade, JESTER AI, multiplayer pilot/RIO functionality, Forrestal-class aircraft carrier, A-6 AI aircraft, AIM-54 Phoenix, LANTIRN, multiple Tomcat variants, five campaigns, and the largest mission set Heatblur has ever delivered. Text and image From Eagle Dynamics/Heatblur

Thanks for your work over the years and best of luck in your new hobbies.

It would be somewhat disingenuous to make out DCS is anything like SF2. You can however try a lot of the DCS stuff before you buy so that is definitely recommended. In SF2 you may have been used to modding, and focusing on units, variants of aircraft or historic air battles, AND were still able to play the game. I haven’t flown the DCS Spitfire for a few years, but in a sense “I can jump” into it by selecting a free flight mission. But the engine will seize up if you don’t know what bits you need to control the temps. I couldn’t fly a proper mission because I have forgotten how to take off and land. I would need to relearn that (tail draggers are a nightmare in this game). The last time I jumped into the AV-8B a load of the avionics had changed from when I was using it properly online years before. After about two days relearning Mavericks – Okay I will put that to one side. The commitment of time is immense and likely not practical for most. Quite frankly even if I had time to play DCS to the level I want to I wouldn’t because I would go mad. I do not feel the single player offline side has improved in 15 years since it became DCS. So, it is nice to learn about an individual aircraft. Some bought player campaigns (single scripted missions) can be good but anything with aerial combat are somewhat ruined by the terrible AI. Some are not really for casual gamers.

The long awaited and exceptionally detailed DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs is now open for pre-order on the DCS E-Shop. Known as the “Hun”, this famed Cold War supersonic fighter-bomber delivers a raw, pilot-focused experience that rewards skill and precision. Read the full details below and check out the pre-order trailer here. The DCS: F-100D Super Sabre brings a new Cold War icon to DCS. The first U.S. fighter capable of sustained supersonic speeds in horizontal flight, the “Hun” built its legacy on being a capable strike and close air support fighter-bomber, particularly over the jungles of Vietnam. It was also the first U.S. fighter-bomber dedicated to the suppression of enemy air defense missions. Its speed, power, and demanding handling tested and rewarded only the most skilled pilots. The DCS: F-100D Super Sabre will also introduce the unique Zero-Length Launch (ZELL), recreating the Cold War concept of rocket-assisted launches from mobile platforms without a runway. Tested with the F-100D in 1958, the ZELL was designed to disperse fighters and keep them ready for combat at a moments notice if airfields were destroyed. In DCS, it opens new mission possibilities with rapid deployment from dispersed forward positions. Don’t miss the 30% discount on this brilliant aircraft pre-order. Text and images from Eagle Dynamics

Sorry to hear - not good - hang in there.

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The very first post of this thread has the details.......you get two files max per day on free.

They ran in Win 10 and now Win 11. These may no longer be relvent but I still do the following: I still install them outside of the more protected areas like Program files and x86. Tick Run in compatibility mode for Windows 7 Tick Disable Full screen optimisations Tick Run this program as administrator Am thinking Win / Xbox Game mode may need ot be turned off. I see this has just been posted anyway.

The La-7 is a World War II, Soviet, single-engine piston fighter that was developed by the Semyon Lavochkin design bureau. It was an evolution of the La-5 series of Soviet fighters that improved the design in significant ways. Entering service in 1944, the La-7 became one of the most effective and refined Soviet fighters of Eastern Front. Featuring improved aerodynamics, reduced weight, and enhanced engine cooling, the La-7 had significantly increased speed and climb performance. Armed with powerful 20 mm cannons, it proved highly capable against contemporary German fighters like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190. The La-7 received multiple improvements and modifications throughout its service life that further enhanced its combat effectiveness. It became one of the most respected Soviet fighters of the final stage of the war and saw service into the early 1950s. It stood out from many of its contemporaries due to its compact dimensions, refined aerodynamics, and exceptional low- and medium-altitude performance. Its lightweight wooden construction, combined with a powerful radial engine, gave the La-7 outstanding speed, climb rate, and maneuverability that made it an outstanding dogfighter. It could turn with the best of them. This module's flight model provides a highly accurate simulation of the aircraft's real flight characteristics, including engine management, energy retention, and the tail-dragger handling challenges. Key Features: Detailed, accurate, and fully animated 3D aircraft model. Highly detailed and fully interactive cockpit with 6DoF support that shines in virtual reality. Detailed damage modelling, historic and accurate liveries, and provision for both air-to-air and air-to-ground attack weapons. Realistic simulation of aircraft systems that include engine, fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and armament systems. Authentic modeling of radial engine operation and cooling management. Instant action and interactive training missions. La-7 pilot guide. Free disk space is required: 1.86 Gb For DCS 2.9.25 or above STEAM Incompatible Minimum system requirements (LOW graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores; RAM: 16 GB; Free hard disk space: 200 GB; Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD 6GB; requires internet activation. Recommended system requirements (HIGH graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10/11; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores; RAM: 32+ GB ; Free hard disk space: 500 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD) + extra space for paid content ; Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD with 8GB+ VRAM; Joystick / Pedals; requires internet activation. Recommended VR systems requirements (VR graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores; RAM: 32+ GB; Free hard disk space: 500 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD); Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD from 16GB+ VRAM; Joystick / Pedals / VR; requires internet activation. Text and Images from Eagle Dynamics

A lot of the weapon systems are pie in the sky and combat is the only place where they get properly tested. Imagine how revered the AIM-4D would be if it never saw combat. Revered today on the www as the missile the USAF should have used to solve all its problems no doubt

I dont know much about the A-X program and the only thing I have seen with detail on the www that covers the inital A-X program start is this. A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CASE STUDY David R. Jacques, PhD, LtCol USAF (Ret) Dennis D. Strouble, PhD Usually the best stuff is not on the www however.

Very difficult to say for sure.....sources that use information from people on the A-X program from USAF and Fairchild should be best....but even then you get people on the program who disagree! What would you say are your best sources?

Good question and would have been one of two things: 1. The US or NATO didn't want West Germany to have that capability at the time (This has often been the stock answer given over the years) Or 2. From what I have seen West Germany had no requirement for AIM-7 capability on F-4F..........whether that was for saving cost, or due to #1 above not sure. Someone may have more on the F-4F program politics howeever.

It currently loads for me. https://simhq.net/forum/

Are you saying WOV is installed but not running? Or is it the Reshade files that are missing?