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End of World War II in Europe Flash Sale! In May of 1945 the Second World War came to end in Europe. This is celebrated in Russian as Victory Day on 9 May and in Western Europe and the US on 8 May as Victory in Europe (VE) Day. To commemorate the end of World War II in Europe, we are having a 30% off Flash Sale on most DCS World modules this weekend. The exceptions to Flash Sale include the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map and DCS: SA342 Gazelle. This Flash Sale will start on Friday, 6 May at 1500 GMT and last until Monday, 9 May at 1500 GMT. Visit our e-shop for Aircraft Modules and Campaigns Have a wonderful holiday, Eagle Dynamics

No was very regular at first but has been cut right back.

Everything I have seen would suggest no more FC3 type aircraft.............but things can change. .

Looks like a MiG-21Bis...no doubt they would have gone a long time ago if the funds were available.

Yes the figures vary depending on the sources used.....and they are often just claims not always verified shoot downs. Asymmetric could be a simple generalisation but it's better than that authors "observations" that show a total lack of understanding of the factors behind combat performance.

The Soviet Union lasted a mere sixty-nine years (the Spitfire has been flying longer), but in that time produced some of the largest, fastest, toughest and most agile aircraft. Even now, 25 years after its collapse, almost all Russian and Ukrainian aircraft have their roots in the communist super state. Favouring clever robust design over high technology and refinement, the Soviet approach enabled the mass production of cheap machines. Many of these were outstanding, but some – for reasons of politics, bad luck or incompetence – were diabolical. Let’s pack beer and vobla, and take a walk through the rusting graveyard of the eleven worst Soviet aircraft. https://hushkit.net/

The F-35 is many things: a totem of all that’s wrong with the military industrial congressional complex, a technological marvel, a black hole that sucks in cash, and a weapon system that is now in service. But can it do the job? Hush-Kit spoke to the Royal United Services Institute’s Justin Bronk to find out more. https://hushkit.net/

DCS: L-39 week! Today marks the start of an Albatros weekend with several deals that will start on 27 May 2016 at 1500 GMT and last until 30 May 2016 at 0900 GMT. We are very proud of DCS: L-39 Albatros given its exceptional modeling of flight dynamic, cockpit systems, sound, and both internal and external art. On top of that, the Albatros is the first DCS module to feature cooperative multiplayer that allows two on-line players to occupy the same aircraft. In addition to the L-39C trainer variant, the module also includes the L-39ZA light attack version that includes an integrated cannon and additional weapon storage points. Trailer video: DCS: L-39 Albatros Weekend Albatros Deals Bundle of DCS: L-39 Albatros + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map for $64.99 USD. Use bonus points to receive a 50% bonus point discounts on DCS: L-39 Albatros and DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map. Visit Digital Combat Simulator E-Shop Special offers Albatros Video Contest You already have the L-39 and you think you are the bee’s knees when it comes to flying it? Here is your chance to prove it. Between 27 May and 03 June, we will be accepting video submissions of your L-39 solo acrobatics prowess over the Nevada map. Please check the L-39 forum here for a special thread to submit your videos. Basic rules will be: Aircraft: L-39C/ZA Map: Nevada Test and Training Range Duration: One to five minutes Prizes will be: 1st place - Two Eagle Dynamics developed modules of your choice 2nd place - One Eagle Dynamics developed module of your choice More screenshots on the DCS site L-39 Spin Dynamics Video We have also created a new video that demonstrates the L-39 dynamics for both normal and inverted spins. Perhaps more importantly, it provides instruction of how to get out of one! L-39C Spin Demonstration Have an Albatros Weekend, The Eagle Dynamics Team

There is a lot more in this more recent book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Libyan-Air-Wars-1973-1985-Pt-Africa/dp/1909982393 Interesting that the Egyptians modified their Su-7s after 1967 (via Helwan) and added more pylons.

The AIM-9B appears to have had both a contact and an influence fuze.

The LAAF also crucified the MiG-23MS in most aspects and even on paper it looks poor........but they seemed to like the ML a lot better.

About 4 seconds from launch to impact means that even if they saw it they had little time to do anything other than put out flares......and they are probably dependent on automatic systems working here really. It looks like it's banking to the left when they fire........this would reduce the pilot view and you wonder if any IR turret (if there was one ) has less of a view (depending on gimbal limits).

Yes even the FC3 aircraft can be a bit of a step up with the extra bits....and the default Air defense is lethal......but great to see you trying it out.

I would like to think you have simply missed the point but it looks like you have decided to troll on here as well. Your initial post makes you out to be some neutral innocent party and then you deliberately proceed to try and stir things up under pretense..........I guess you get a kick out of that don't you. Your troll attempt is also very childish and I also find it insulting that you are trying to twist things around to your agenda. The post above was to show that you were party to an incident that was totally indefensible.........and if I had to follow the A Team policy you would have been banned back then for that troll attempt wouldn't you. What has gone before I have mostly not been party to.........perhaps you have been because you seem to be on close terms with said party..and you are certainly the first person to ever have defended their past actions...........If people stop calling Capun et al names will he bring his ball back out? Everyone wishes all the modders could have got on but that just wasn't to be and it is highly unlikely that is ever going to change.....you are about 8 years too late.............and quite frankly most are past the point of caring.

You have a very short memory as well.................... http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3964984/3

She seems happy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1XFQa2Bhs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35861444 The name of a new polar research vessel will be chosen by a panel of experts, even if the public overwhelmingly votes to call it Boaty McBoatface. Lord West, ex-First Sea Lord, said he was rather proud "silly names" had been suggested but hoped none were chosen. The Natural Environment Research Council had urged people to name its ship in a competition, which saw Boaty McBoatface easily topping the poll. The final name will be selected by the NERC, according to competition rules. Boaty McBoatface is currently leading with more than 27,000 votes, while the second place pick trails with around 3,000. The names Pingu, Usain Boat and It's Bloody Cold Here have also been put forward.

The mission-capable rates for the Air Force’s entire fleet of nearly 5,500 aircraft range from 46.98 percent for the B-1B bomber to 100 percent for the C-21C — the executive style jet used to transport senior Air Force brass. According to officials in Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Mobility Command, mission-capable rates are affected by a number of factors including: the mission of the aircraft, its age, and the sophistication — or simplicity — of its design. But for the aircraft listed here, the major impact on their “up” time is the crushing tempo of their continued use supporting the fighting in the Middle East........ http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2016/01/19/worn-war-birds/78860920/

Teaser and Pre purchase http://www.belsimtek.com/news/1641/

Quite a relocation! Are you near an airbase now?

Turn around all the way back to 1982

DCS: SA342 Gazelle Polychop Simulations in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics, are pleased to announce that DCS: SA342 Gazelle is now available for early access in the DCS E-Shop The SA342 Gazelle is a light scout/attack and transport helicopter. It was introduced in 1968 as a result of cooperation between Aérospatiale and Westland Aircraft. Operated by 23 countries, the Gazelle has served in combat operations across the world including the 1991 Gulf War, 1982 Lebanon War, Syria, and other conflicts. The Gazelle is powered by a single turbine engine that is connected to three glass-fiber reinforced plastic main rotor blades with a bearingless main rotor developed by Bölkow GmbH. It is also the first helicopter which features the famous Fenestron tail rotor. The version featured in DCS is the anti-tank version that is armed with four HOT 3 anti-tank guided missiles. Later, free upgrades to this module will feature Gazelle versions armed with a GIAT machine gun, rocket pods, Mistral anti-aircraft missile, and sniper team in rear compartment. Purchase from: DCS: SA342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW3vAge9OzM Key Features of DCS: SA342 Gazelle: Accurate and highly detailed six-degrees-freedom (6DOF) cockpit and external model Mouse interactive cockpit with authentic systems modeling Fully modeled weapon system including weapons sight and HOT 3 Exciting and challenging campaign Interactive training missions AFM (Advanced Flight Model) that simulates all flight phases and characteristics of the Gazelle Inclusive flight manual Gazelle skins covering many countries Note: Today's release is only compatible with DCS World 2.0.2. Support for version 1.5.3 will be coming soon. Weekend Bundle DealThis weekend we offer new bundle deal with new DCS: SA342 Gazelle + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map for $64.99 USD. This deal will start on 29 April 2016 at 1500 GMT and last until 2 May 2016 at 0900 GMT. Visit Digital Combat Simulator E-Shop Special offers Have a great weekend! The Eagle Dynamics Team

DCS: SA342 Gazelle Release for DCS World 1.5.3 Over the past two weeks, the Gazelle was first released for the DCS World 2.0 Open Beta and then the 1.5.3 Open Beta. Today we are pleased to have the Gazelle integrated with the release DCS World 1.5.3 version of DCS World. Purchase: DCS: SA342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations Trailer: The Gazelle has been released to excellent reviews, and Polychop has hit a home run for their first module release. Here are a few looks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgDDEkFuvYw https://www.helisimmer.com/reviews/polychop-simulations-sa342-gazelle-for-dcs/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f52Te4p4YU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uueNrezTuFA DCS World Helicopter Bonus Event To celebrate the Gazelle going to the DCS World release version this weekend, we are offering 50% off on all DCS World helicopters using bonus points! This includes DCS: Black Shark 2, DCS: UH-1H Huey, and DCS: Mi-8MTV2. Each of these helicopters provide a unique and challenging experience that we hope you will all experience. This deal will start on 13 May 2016 at 1500 GMT and last until 16 May 2016 at 0900 GMT. Visit Digital Combat Simulator E-Shop Have a helo weekend, The Eagle Dynamics Team

The A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft supplied by the U.S. to the Afghan air forcehave been used extensively since arriving in January, flying hundreds of sorties including close-air support missions, NATO's Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul said Tuesday. "Since January, Afghan Air Force A-29 pilots have flown more than 260 sorties, supporting operational and training missions," Resolute Support said in an e-mail statement on the milestone achievement for the turboprop aircraft. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/05/10/a29-ground-attack-planes-tally-more-260-sorties-afghanistan.html