UnknownPilot 33 Posted January 17, 2010 I just saw the Mirage Factory A-7A (and B) model. It's for Gen 1, but last updated June 09. I currently have Gen 2 (SF2:V) and am playing with the Expansion Pack 2.0 add-on. Which A-7A/B should I use if I am seeking the most accurate FM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+EricJ 4,249 Posted January 17, 2010 The MF A-7A and B model. The Mirage Factory doesn't skimp on the FMs man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnknownPilot 33 Posted January 18, 2010 I just tried the A and B out a minute ago. They look rather different (the intake seems flatter and wider - not sure if it's my imagination or not), but man... it's like an aerobatic plane with a rocket shoved up it's ass. I don't honestly know what an A-7 should fly like, but the difference does leave me wondering. Also.... what the hell is that "canoe"? I put one on the outer most pylon and it wanted to invert the plane on the runway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,854 Posted January 18, 2010 maybe a screenie would help us ID said "canoe"??? although I suspect it's the LD wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnknownPilot 33 Posted January 18, 2010 maybe a screenie would help us ID said "canoe"??? although I suspect it's the LD wrench kevin stein I didn't think to get one in the hilarity, sorry. :) It's really long, shaped like a ski, and called RA-5C. From what I could find at wikipedia, it looks like it's associated with the RA-5C Vigilante aircraft and is some sort of electronics sweet. It's a very heavy beast though, as it caused the A-7A to just fall over. And it's not jettisonable either. I'm curious if it does anything. Had I put it in the center, or in pairs, it would have been ok (balance-wise). I just didn't know what it was and was trying different things out on the range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted January 18, 2010 A-7 isnt supposed to carry that thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezlead 42 Posted January 18, 2010 The A-7 was a shortened up lighter weight F-8 with a fan engine. It was a hotrod with very good inflight manuevering . The guys that I knew that flew it,loved it. It was designed to replace the A-4 with the Navy and a couple of aircraft for the Air Force. It did both very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
