DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 Codes

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DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 is the next evolution of the Flaming Cliffs series working with DCS World. The FC3 has the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A, MiG-29S and Su-25. FC3 Aircraft offers an easy learning curve for new players and focuses on a wide variety of aircraft rather than the details. FC3 adds a number of new features and improvements to the previous version of the Flaming Cliffs series. The FC3 is a DCS World module, so it is compatible with all other DCS World titles such as A-10C, Black Shark 2, P-51D, Combine Arms, UH-1H Huey, and Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight.

New key features for the Flaming Cliffs series

• DCS World module compatible with DCS header.
• Professional flight model (PFM) for the F-15C, Su-27, A-10A and Su-25. The new PFM will be installed on the Su-33 and MiG-29!
• New 6 degrees of freedom (6DOF) cockpit for all aircraft.
• New and improved exterior models for all aircraft.
• New campaigns and single missions.
• Improved flight dynamics and sensors for air-to-air missiles.
• Updated and upgraded HUD and other cockpit systems.
• Resource management adds logistical control to tasks.
• The active map is extended to eastern Georgia.
• Countless other improvements in the areas of the mission editor, special effects, new models, improved terrain details and AI.

F-15C Eagle

The F-15C is often considered the greatest fighter in the world. Designed to counter the Soviet MiG-25 “Foxbat”, the F-15C has been a mainstay of US air defense for three decades. The F-15C, equipped with improved avionics and weapons systems than the original F-15A, has scored more than 100 air-to-air victories in service to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the US without compromise.

The F-15C dominates the Beyond Visual Range (BVR) arena. Unmissable in aerial combat, the F-15C excels at finding targets, positively identifying them as enemies, and striking them with AIM-120C AMRAAM missiles before the enemy can react.

The F-15’s versatile pulsed Doppler radar system can observe high-flying targets and immobilize low-flying targets without being confused by chaos on the ground. It can detect and track small, high-speed aircraft and targets at distances from invisible to close range and at treetop heights. The radar inputs target information into a central computer for effective weapon delivery. For close air combat, the radar automatically captures enemy aircraft and this information is projected on a head-to-head display.

A-10A Thunderbolt II

Designed as an Air Support (CAS) platform against most Soviet armor during the Cold War, the “Hog” was heavily armored and carried an impressive amount of armament including the Deadly 30mm GAU-8A anti-armor artillery. Attempts to decommission the A-10 began to gain momentum in the late 1980s, but failed after the aircraft’s stellar performance during the 1991 Gulf War.

The A-10 is meant to fly low, using the terrain to hide its presence from enemy SAMs. However, flying low, put the plane in the middle of the AAA engagement area. As a result, the aircraft was heavily armored, including a “titanium bath” surrounding the pilot. Once the SAM threat has been reduced, the A-10 typically flies medium-altitude missions, placing them safely out of range of AAA weapons.

The sub-sonic A-10 can carry AIM-9 Sidewinders for self-defense, but aerial combat should be avoided. It carries an impressive air-to-ground weapon payload, but lacks the power for sustained combat against dedicated air-to-air platforms. When facing enemy fighters, the Hog pilot must use the A-10’s impressive maneuverability to aim his baton (and fearsome 30mm cannon) at attackers. When the attacker is out of speed, lower and stretch until the attacker makes another pass, then use another top speed spin to aim the spear at the opponent.

Su-27 and Su-33 Flanker

The Su-27 Flanker B and its variants are one of the most capable and impressive fighters in the world, designed to beat the vaunted F-15C. Born in the last years of the Cold War, Flanker did not have an easy life. The original design ran into serious problems. Subsequently, the disintegration of the Soviet Union hampered the aircraft’s deployment, denying it the opportunity to establish itself as one of the greatest aircraft in the world.

The Su-27 is designed for air-to-air, air-to-ground combat. Armed with the Alamo R-27 (AA-10) missile series, the Flanker has impressive out-of-sight (BVR) capabilities. Meanwhile, the helmet-mounted scope and the R-73 (AA-11) Archer heat-seeking missile have a long range of sight, along with the Su-27’s high thrust and constant rotation, giving the engine a strong flying advantage. in a knife war. High AoA maneuverability allows the pilot to point his gun at the enemy. Finally, its large internal fuel capacity helps it perform well in combat after other fighters run out of smoke. It carries ten air-to-air missiles, delivering an impressive “hit”.
Critics criticized the Su-27’s avionics and cockpit layout, citing its limited ability to track/strike multiple targets, its heavy reliance on Interceptor Control and Ground Control (GCI) and the pilot’s high workload. However, the Passive Electro-Optical System (EOS) allows it to find and attack targets without radar emission (possibly warning the target). Debate continues as to whether high AOA maneuvers (such as tail gliding and the infamous “Cobra”) are useful as combat tactics or simply as impressive aerial stunts. .
Su-27 pilots should be aware that even though the Flanker has a very large internal fuel capacity, lacking external fuel tanks, a fully loaded Flanker can perform very poorly in a dogfight.

Originally named the Su-27K, this cousin of the Su-27 was specifically designed to operate from Soviet carriers. Equipped with a tail wing to improve takeoff and landing performance, the first Su-27K made its maiden flight in 1985. The tail cone was shortened to reduce the risk of a tail collision when landing on high AoA carriers, but this also reduced clearance for countermeasures (including chaff and flare). The Su-33 uses the same radar as the Su-27 and for the most part, the same cockpit. Neither the Su-33 nor the Su-27 have an air-to-ground radar mode.

Su-25 Frogfoot

The Su-25 Frogfoot has little in common with the American A-10A, but is designed for very similar ground attack (CAS) missions. The Su-25 is built to operate near the front edge of the combat zone (FEBA) of rough and “unrepaired” runways, and can carry equipment, spare parts, supply auxiliary power supplies, pumps for manual refueling, and “self” other. . deploy” material. It carries a variety of weapons for missions including anti-personnel, airstrip rejection, and tank kills.

The fortified cockpit and armored canopy protects the pilot from anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) and small arms fire when striking targets at low altitude. When attacking at low altitude, the Su-25 hunts for targets, emerges, changes weapons, and dives behind the terrain. The Su-25 is arguably the most powerful ground attack aircraft on the list of aircraft in the East.

However, the Su-25 is not used for aerial combat. His main defense against patrol fighters is simple evasion. During combat, the Su-25 must operate at very low altitudes, which hinders the combat capabilities of enemy fighters. Using the available terrain, pilots must either turn around to face an oncoming threat or walk away from combat if given the opportunity.

MiG-29A and MiG-29S . axle

Western observers often mistakenly conclude that the Su-27 and MiG-29 were born out of a single design program that mimics many of the US Navy’s F/A-18s. Indeed, the Su-27 and MiG-29 look very similar and some observers cannot easily recognize the two, even though the MiG-29 is substantially smaller than the Su-27. Both the Su-27 and MiG-29 design teams are said to have worked with the joint research data and came to the same design conclusions. The MiG-29 has been exported much more widely than the Su-27, serving with many Warsaw Pact air forces, some of which have joined the NATO production bucket (carrying the Alliance-issued MiG-29s).
The original MiG-29 shared most of the avionics with the Su-27 (including its radar, Electro-Optical System (EOS) and helmet-mounted sight), but was designed as a short-range fighter, not an interceptor. EOS allows Fulcrum to locate, track, and engage targets without emitting a notification radar signal. Given its smaller size, it doesn’t carry as many missiles as the Su-27, but its high AoA maneuverability along with the R-73 (AA-11) Archer has a range of sight, heat-sight missiles and a helmet. making the MiG-29 a lethal fighter. Slow turn combat is the MiG-29’s favorite arena, where it can use its high AoA abilities to aim weapons at floundering targets. The newer MiG-29S includes onboard electronic countermeasures, a larger fuel payload, and the ability to carry the R-77 (AA-12) Adder medium-range missile.

As for the Su-27, critics argue that weak avionics and poor cockpit design are the weak points of the MiG-29. However, later MiG-29S (Fulcrum C) included many improvements including better defense measures and increased fuel capacity. The MiG-29 is said to require a lot of maintenance, especially the engine. The German MiG-29s (inherited from the East when Germany was newly reunited) have been “tuned” in engine performance to extend engine life. Procurement of spare parts continues to be a concern of the former Warsaw Pact countries.

Russian troops at DCS World use MiG-29A and MiG-29S, while German troops only use MiG-29A.