Replace A-10?

[Fraggloid]

In my search for cool aircraft, I've come across a C-17 that allows the manual loading of an MBT.

 

...Followed by the opening of the cargo-bay door.

 

...And the ejection of said MBT on parachutes.

 

for the uninitiated, this is a cool thing.

 

 

[Guest Jim]

Why not scale down the firepower and go for the T6 Texan 2

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=26067

They're in service in Afghanistan as CAS

Stops CAS from being a game ruining aspect for infantry but a welcome saviour when needed

[Miczils]

Why not scale down the firepower and go for the T6 Texan 2

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=26067'>http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=26067

They're in service in Afghanistan as CAS

Stops CAS from being a game ruining aspect for infantry but a welcome saviour when needed

Jesus Christ please don't even mention the Texan ;____;

[A joke, texan would be nice but with Jets still avilable, Texan would be lighter CAS while an A10 or F/A-18 would be a heavy groundpounder, actually i like the idea making texan's littlebirds of plane assets, a light CAS that is easier to fly, but lighter, slower and easier to shoot down by ground than lets say a super hornet]

By the way, i don't know where did you see CAS ruining aspect for infantry, if command element is there, CAS pilot who is ruining game by engaging whenever he pleases should be taken off CAS. Its up to cmd to choose if they want it in, its not CAS that ruins it, its command abusing it.

(Not talking about realism, in real life they just level everything down with CAS if there is a possibility...)

Option for UAV CAS:

https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/185244-apex-drakon-jet-powered-uav/'>https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/185244-apex-drakon-jet-powered-uav/

Four wing pylons capable of carrying either a GBU-12, GBU-24 or a 4-pack Hellfire, plus an internal bay with capacity for 2 GBU-12s, 6 Small Diameter Glide Bombs or one 2000 pound JDAM.

It feels a bit too "unrealistic" as i heard the Black Wasp is not coming in but maybe the F/A18 because Black Wasp's are to futuristic, then what can we say about that UCAV capable of carrying so much destruction. It would also make it even safer than it is now [That we don't want, fun and hard gameplay right? ] Engaging AO without risking anything is worse than sending a Jet that can be taken down and actually means something. A pilot rescue instad of, well just waiting for the drone to respawn.

In my search for cool aircraft, I've come across a C-17 that allows the manual loading of an MBT.

...Followed by the opening of the cargo-bay door.

...And the ejection of said MBT on parachutes.

for the uninitiated, this is a cool thing.

Awwww yes, im full in on that one. Finally hammer doesn't require 20 minutes drive to AO, i would see myself having a lot of fun dropping tanks :>

Sincerely, i would go for that http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27766'>http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27766 - so many verisions. Just because thats what i learn to fly in real life and F16's are love and life.

[MoonFire]

The only thing I would like to say about the Hornet is "Shit is dam OP"!

 

But otherwise ye I would like to something else than the A-10 to be honest.

[Amentes]

Considering CAS should only be employed on the orders of the ranking player, I can't consider any sort of CAS to be OP. It's how you use it, not what it can do.

 

Which is why I love the Hornet and similar mods, 'cus they bring a lot of options to the table. If you need a 2000 pound bomb, it can do that, but it'll scale down to 500 pound, or even 250 with the Black Wasp version.

[razgriz33]

Accurate fixed wing is something you won't find in arma full stop. Go for something that just works.

I wouldn't appreciate something that's buggy but I would appreciate something a little unrealistic but works.

Dual cockpit in fixed wing isn't something that's a good idea as generally (in DCS anyway) you can aquire targets as an observer from over 20 miles away. In ARMA you'd be lucky to get objects to draw 3km away. In closing, I would recommend a single seat fighter that would be nice to have bells and whistles but is more important that it's comfortable to play with

[GhostDragon]

Dual cockpit in fixed wing isn't something that's a good idea as generally (in DCS anyway) you can aquire targets as an observer from over 20 miles away. In ARMA you'd be lucky to get objects to draw 3km away.

I think the idea is that it makes fixed wing mode viable when there is more people online and we have 2 pilot squads with co-pilots because it's not really fair asking one co-pilot to sit on the deck while the pilot fly's a jet.

But I do agree it has to work effectively for it to work at all.

[Amentes]

Twin-seat is fine, but I think it's important that a single-seat is available as well. Sometimes, either by fluke of nobody taking CoPilot, or by the realities of low player numbers, you need overwhelming force to support the ground troops, and a single-seat jet is a very good option in that regard.

 

Personally, I think using a CoPilot on a jet is a waste of player numbers, and it also takes away from the challenge. Think of the JDAMs, yes you can GPS guide them in, but you have to know where to GPS guide them to.

 

Not the case with a CoPilot who can laze from the air with pinpoint thermal-cam accuracy.

[razgriz33]

Not the case with a CoPilot who can laze from the air with pinpoint thermal-cam accuracy.

 

It's just not so graceful in ArmA though.

[Amentes]

Fair enough Raz, I'll give you that it takes some practice, but us UAV Operators have had plenty of that

[razgriz33]

Remember the days you could place a marker on the map by pressing "p"?(in the UAV I should add).

Anywho Mr Amentes I commend ye for looking out for the best application of air units. And for using the forums to have a civil conversation.

[Amentes]

Found a new contender

 

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=28646 - Weapons framework supporting multiple mods of Vanilla aircraft, as well as add-on vehicles.

 

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27766 - F16 add-on vehicle

 

 

This thing is... it's insane. The weapon selection is absolutely nuts. I've tested it with Copey, and while the 25mm main gun causes a ton of lag, that was the only issue we encountered. Single-seat only, and it handles like an ex-girlfriend who wants you back.

 

 

 

[Copey]

That F-16 was off the chain, it truly was a joy to play with. I would whole heartedly recommend this to be tested out by the powers at be. It has the power to be immensely OP, but then all jets in arma do. However, it has the capability to be very very surgical, especially with the small diameter bombs. The cannon does lag a wee bit, but tbh if you ever need to use that thing you are doing something wrong. @Amentes couldn't have said it better, that thing handles like an absolute dream

[Amentes]

Noticed, there's a mod for the A-164 that'll allow it to use the same weapons selection and GPS guidance systems. Might also be an option.

[Ryko]

One of the pluses on the F/A 18 side was the addition of the F/A18F tandem version.  You know my thoughts on this matter, and I know yours...

[razgriz33]

Found a new contender

 

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=28646 - Weapons framework supporting multiple mods of Vanilla aircraft, as well as add-on vehicles.

 

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27766 - F16 add-on vehicle

 

 

This thing is... it's insane. The weapon selection is absolutely nuts. I've tested it with Copey, and while the 25mm main gun causes a ton of lag, that was the only issue we encountered. Single-seat only, and it handles like an ex-girlfriend who wants you back.

 

 

 

 

Awesome find and well put!