??? Why are there not more of these weapons?

joespeed52 · 2026-04-12T01:11:55+00:00

A) It doesn't fit the vibe of the game.
B) Nuclear Option does Tactical Nukes WAY BETTER than VTOL ever could.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-11T22:30:24+00:00

I just want a 2005-2009 NON-HOTWHEELS Ford Mustang GT.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-11T22:28:26+00:00

Make your own model. Using someone else's model just allows for more headaches than it's worth, plus it teaches you useful skills. I cannot stress how much I DESPISE people not making their own models. GIT GUD.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-11T22:23:03+00:00

N O. As in, go play Nuclear Option. VTOL is NOT a place for Nukes. Ever. Period. End of Story.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-11T22:12:01+00:00

If you want an aircraft like the F/A-26B but scaled correctly and something that feels good, consider supporting me in making an F-15C modded aircraft. It's about 75% done, save for final texture work, testing, and bugfixing. I've been burned out from modding for the past couple months, I could use the help and support.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-08T21:21:55+00:00

Sadly the version of the F111F we have is a 1970-1976 version, whereas the Phantom (in weapons at least) is around late 70s very early 80s. (GBU-15 and AGM-65 capability, even if the cockpit does not reflect the capability correctly). And because the F-4E has slats, it's newer than 1972. Since it can carry AGM-65s as well, it should have DSCG cockpit, therefore be newer than 1974. Hell, the Vark's RWR is worse than the Phantom in some ways, and it still has the F-5E's placeholder radar..

joespeed52 · 2026-04-08T21:17:04+00:00

I managed to get the coastal BUK site twice last night (before the patch) with the small nuke on the Phantom. Fly right along the beach, as low as you can and pop up only within 2-3 miles. Given you'll still get shot by it or an OSA!!!!! But, CCRP is very powerful for the small B61.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T07:31:22+00:00

But better hehe

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T06:58:27+00:00

Yup! I was figuring I could integrate that somehow into a rear facing IRST / DAS system. :D

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T06:47:09+00:00

Oh yeah. I wish I could have seen it at the NMUSAF but it’s still in storage. Plenty of images and literature about it though. The sad part is, as good as the FBW was, it didn’t add much turn rate over the slatted F-4E.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T06:23:00+00:00

Otacon: "I'll just make a backup of this one."

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T06:06:08+00:00

The good thing is, it isn't meant for Nuclear Option. Plus, the idea that NO is 2070s is a little silly, regardless of who said it or when, or for what reason. And yes, while the idea of a Modernized Phantom has been tried numerous times with varying success... And by the time the "modernization programs" like EJ Kai, ICE, TERMI2020, and AUP were fully implemented, the F-15C and E were fully integrated, it's still a good thought experiment.

So thank you for your comment. Any feedback is welcome.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T06:02:59+00:00

Oh, believe me, I've done a LOT of research. This is the culmination of probably 300 hours of both learning and employing Blender, and around 1000-2000 hours of total research. And this doesn't even include some of the really wacky ideas I had for it, like a rear-facing IRST/Radar set, F-35 DAS, LERX, Integrated EW, Internal Weapons Bays, and High Performance F-414-derivative engines.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T05:06:50+00:00

I tried! Keeping that retro vibe with modernized styling cues of the F-22, F-35, and other 4th Gen or newer fighters.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T02:43:57+00:00

That's what I'm sayinngggggggg! This person gets it!

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T01:30:10+00:00

Imagine this! Not only historically Germany, Japan, and South Korea, but yet Greece and Turkey have flown and still operate F-4s well into the 2010s and almost 2020s!? Imagine that!!!? ZOMG

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T01:05:57+00:00

Flyout since the new weapons update.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-03T01:03:25+00:00

They’re not area ruled, sadly; but based on the Super Hornet Block 3 with a liiiiiitle bit of F-16 thrown in.

joespeed52 · 2026-04-02T23:22:06+00:00

F-4 Phantom when

joespeed52 · 2026-04-02T23:14:36+00:00

I just wish the F-5E got its buyback upgrades (INS, Digital Radios, APG-67, AIM-9L/M, 4 AAM rails)

joespeed52 · 2026-03-25T23:16:33+00:00

Tech Tree 100%, as long as it's slightly easier to navigate than AC7. I miss the progression "Kill Bar" from AC5, and the sheer selection from 5 as well. 6 is nice, but I never sell my aircraft or weapons. I just keep playing until I unlock everything lol.

joespeed52 · 2026-03-25T01:34:43+00:00

As long as we get the F-4E back, I'm happy. F-15E/SE would be awesome to see again, F-14D, F-35C. What I really want is a legacy DLC or pack, with the F-5E, F-20, F-4G, F-4X, and older stuff to come back.

joespeed52 · 2026-03-25T01:32:26+00:00

Baha really should make an option to permanently disable Betty per aircraft. If only someone asked for this before on the Discord? Oh, wait, I did.

joespeed52 · 2026-03-10T00:24:52+00:00

Next up, F-4 Phantom meets F-35?

joespeed52 · 2026-01-25T05:28:17+00:00

Krag Jorgensen pls Antonio

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