DCS Series DACT Reports (Simulation only)

[+EricJ 3,970]

I had thought about opening up this topic in the ED Forums but... no, more like hell no.  You tell somebody not to post political discussions or keep it within the simulation you'll get five hundred posts about real world stuff and not simulated stuff, which is the intent.

 

Like the SF2 version:

 

- 1 v 1 or multiple engagements to include Multiplayer

- BVR is okay but given the "boring" nature of it I'll think it's cool

- Have fun

 

Tracks and screenshots are welcome (but make sure to specify a particular module if we don't own one).

Edited November 5, 2014 by EricJ

[+EricJ 3,970]

Me: Su-33 with 4 x R-73, 2 x R-27TE, gun

Opposition: F-86 Sabre

Modules Required: Flaming Cliffs 3

 

Track file included.

 

Takeaways: Honestly I had expected to roll over the Sabre but as the track file shows, it wasn't as easy as i hoped.  Given that this had been years (last time I did anything with the series was with Flanker 2.51)  I figured I'd give it a shot, no pun intended.  The Sabre can actually maneuver better than the Su-33 and my first bout I literally entered a "Top Gun" flat spin (unrecoverable) trying to shoot the Sabre down but this bout obviously turned out better.  It should be noted that I did "cheat" with Padlock and not sure (it's been a while) but changing the views may change the outcome if done so.  Overall the Su-33 (and the Su-27, but the Crane is a little more forgiving) due to it's weight when pushed too hard, is not a capable dogfighter (as evidenced by the flat spin I went into) due to it's heavy weight, and the least preferred jet in the multiplayer community.  However as I'm re-learning, pulling firmly is more rewarding than pulling too hard.  After I synced myself to that, I got more capable against lighter fighters, such as the Sabre.

Su-33-Sabre DACT.7z