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

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

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.

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/

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

DCS: F-5E Tiger II is now available for pre-purchase! Belsimtek with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce that DCS: F-5E Tiger II is available for pre-purchase from the DCS shop. The pre-purchase provides both a 20% discount off the retail price and access to the Early Access coming in July-August 2016. DCS: F-5E Tiger II will sell for $59.99 in July 2016. Pre Purchase now for $47.99 and save 20%! In addition to the 20% purchase discount, pre-purchasers will receive a 20% full-price value in bonus points for future purchases! Teaser DCS: F-5E Tiger II The F-5E was developed by Northrop Corporation in early 1970s. The light tactical fighter is an upgraded version based on previous F-5A developments. The F-5s' combat role encompasses air superiority, ground support, and ground attack. Given its mission flexibility, ease of operation, and low cost, the Tiger II has, and continues to serve, air forces across the globe. The F-5E has trapeziform wings, two turbojet engines equipped with afterburners, and tricycle landing gear. Pitch, roll, and yaw control systems are hydraulically actuated in order to relieve control stick and rudder pedals forces. Artificial feel system is built in pitch and roll control systems to simulate aerodynamic loads for the pilot. For example: after the landing gear is retracted, left and right movement of the control stick is limited by a spring mechanism to prevent excessive roll rates. A pressurized cockpit and air conditioning system ensures pilot safety at all altitudes up to the service ceiling. The pilot is also provided with an oxygen mask and anti-g suit. The cockpit is fitted with a Martin Baker SIII S-3 ejection seat, two UHF radios, automatic direction finder, radio navigation system, and a standard set of navigation lights. Landing-taxi lights are located on the underside of each engine inlet duct are extended together with the landing gear. The cockpit canopy provides a superb in-flight view appropriate for air-to-air operations. The F-5E is armed with two 20-mm M39-A3 cannons with 280 rounds per each cannon. The cannons are located in the nose section, forward of the cockpit. Special deflectors are used to avoid compressor stall conditions caused by hot gas ingestion as a bi-product of operating the M-39-A3. Each cannon is capable of firing at a rate of 1500 to 1700 rounds per minute. Each wingtip incorporates a launcher rail capable of firing AIM-9 infrared-guided missiles. Five hard points (one centerline pylon and four underwing pylons) allow the aircraft to carry different types of air-to-ground weapons (bombs, cluster munitions, and rockets) 6,400 pounds (about 3000 kg) in total. In addition, illumination ammunition and cargo containers can be attached. To increase flight duration and range, external fuel tanks can be attached to three hard points (a centerline pylon and two inboard pylons). Maneuverability and speed can be maximized in combat by jettisoning all external stores. Key Features of the DCS: F-5E Tiger II: Professional Flight Model that accurately mimics the performance and flight characteristics of this legendary fighter Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse Fully modelled weapon system Accurate F-5E model with multiple country markings Detailed modelling of the F-5E instruments, engine, radios, fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems Single missions and full set of training missions will be created while in Early Access Full and Quick Start manuals in Russian and English languages Extended Campaign for the F-5E by Maple Flags Missions Developer (not included in the module package) Have a great weekend, The Eagle Dynamics Team

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/

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/

Quite a relocation! Are you near an airbase now?

Turn around all the way back to 1982

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

Afghan live fire exercise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOdYAo0JZts

More here : https://theaviationist.com/2016/05/11/u-s-a-10s-and-f-16s-take-part-in-impressive-elephant-walk-in-south-korea/

In the late 1980s, F-14 Tomcat pilot and Topgun instructor Paul Nickell found himself strapping into the cockpit of a brand new Navy jet that would never land on an aircraft carrier. Instead, it was built specifically to challenge the skills of the best fighter crews the Navy had to offer. It was a stripped down, up-engined, exotically painted variant of the already nimble F-16. General Dynamics built only 26 of them, and the fleet served less than a decade before being controversially retired, but the impression the jet made was legendary. https://www.yahoo.com/news/fly-f-16n-viper-topgun-163000300.html

On 2 May 1999, then-Lieutenant Colonel David Goldfein was the commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron (Once Green…) at Aviano Air Base, Italy. While flying his Block 40 F-16CM over Serbia on a mission to destroy enemy air defenses (now referred to as Destructive SEAD), Goldfein’s jet–which also happened to be his flagship–was hit by an SA-3 “Goa” Surface to Air Missile (SAM). Goldfein ejected safely, and managed to narrowly evade capture before being rescued by fellow USAF airmen. This is their story. https://fightersweep.com/5175/behind-enemy-lines-rescue-serbia/

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=361&v=hs-rwKcYAWc

All the evidence so far suggests it has no issues turning. Because all the photos are fairly consistent you might be able to rule out it was adjusting attitude as the photo was shot..........however what most of the "Internet experts" wont understand is that if the F-35 took off with 18,000lbs of fuel it would be very relatively heavy compared to a clean F-16 (~ 7000lbs fuel at take off ) and so could explain the attitude also.

Great stuff found it on you tube as well Was wondering what sims were used: Created by one of the pilots:

Intercepting them is easy......shooting them down not so (depending) C. How would an F-4 ‘fight’ a EE Lightning? “The Lightning was an agile performer at all heights but suffered from an obsolete radar, limited capability missiles and a lack of fuel. The key would be to make best use of beyond visual range weapons, ideally, to achieve a kill before the merge. The Lightning emitted less smoke which meant a Phantom would often be seen before seeing the Lightning. Once visual a Lightning had the edge over a Phantom but was probably on equal footing with an F3 except at high level where the Lightning was superior. Pilots would use the vertical to keep a Lightning at bay until the opportunity for a forward hemisphere shot, either Skyflash or AIM-9L presented itself. In the days before those missiles were fielded, a stalemate was more likely. If the fight was prolonged, the Lightning would rapidly run out of fuel and be looking for a disengagement, at which time it would be vulnerable. Because of the limitations of both Firestreak and Red Top, a Lightning pilot would have to position close to the “6 o’clock” in order to take a shot. Tactically aware crews should have been able to fend off an attack long enough to run the Lightning short of fuel.”