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[h2]F-15E Strike Eagle[/h2]
[h3]Pre-order by RAZBAM[/h3]



The F-15E Strike Eagle was developed in the mid 1980's as a multi-role fighter, designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An impressive array of avionics and electronics systems give the F-15E the capability to fight at low or high altitude, day or night, and in all weather. The Strike Eagle is the USAF's premier strike fighter still in use today.



The Strike Eagle delivered fighter aircrew several first-time capabilities. Its APG-70 radar, based on the very capable APG-63 from the F-15A-D, boasted a synthetic mapping capability that can create pictures of the target based solely on radar imaging. A self-contained, networked electronic warfare suite gives the aircraft excellent self-protection capabilities with enhanced battlespace information being delivered to the ergonomic two seat cockpit layout.

The Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) allows the aircraft to fly at low altitudes, at night and in all weather conditions to attack ground targets with a variety of precision-guided and unguided weapons. The LANTIRN system, consisting of two pods attached to the exterior of the aircraft, gives the F-15E unequaled weapons delivery accuracy. The Navigation Pod contains a Terrain-Following Radar that allows the pilot to operate at very low altitudes following cues displayed on the heads-up display. This system can also be coupled to the aircraft's autopilot to provide fully "hands off" capability.



Each of the low-drag Conformal Fuel Tanks adapted to smoothly fit the F-15E's fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. The tanks hold weapons on short pylons rather than conventional weapon racks, reducing drag and further extending range. For air-to-ground missions, the F-15E can carry most of the weapons in the Air Force’s inventory. It may also be armed with AIM-9M Sidewinders or AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the air-to-air role. The "E" model also has an internally mounted 20mm gun that can carry up to 500 rounds.

The subject of this study level simulation is the F-15E Strike Eagle Suite 4E+ software installed in Strike Eagles around 2003.

Key Features include:

• Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics for the F-15E Strike Eagle with P&W F100-PW-229 engines.
  
• Highly detailed external 3D model and textures for the most accurate F-15E currently available in any simulation software.
  
• Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit based on 3D scanned objects with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls.
  
• Detailed and thorough simulation of the F-15E’s AN/APG-70 Radar.
  
• Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) datalink.

Training material includes:

• A set of interactive training missions covering all the most important instruments, weapons and aspects of using the aircraft.
  
• Fully detailed manual for the aircraft and all systems
  
• A free story-driven campaign built by Baltic Dragon
  
• A set of single missions for Singleplayer, Multiplayer and Multicrew.

Please kindly note that DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM is now available for pre-purchase and benefits from a 30% discount exclusively on our E-Shop.

Thank you again for your patience, passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

[h2]J-8II [/h2]
[h3]Deka Ironwork Simulations[/h3]



During the 1980s, China’s J-7 and J-8 could no longer confront the threats of the Su-24 and Tu-22 from the north. Therefore, there was an urgent need for a fighter with medium-range interception capabilities that consequently gave birth to the J-8II. In order to install a larger radar, the nose air intake and its shock cone were replaced with an ogival radome and lateral air intakes. Benefitting from an upgraded power plant, using two WP-13B turbojet engines, the J-8II, as an interceptor, can carry medium-range air-to-air missiles and fly Mach 2.2 at 12,000 meters.

The upgraded J-8II by Grumman (a.k.a J-8PP) was fitted with APG-66(V) radar, 1553B bus, and other western devices. For the first time, the 1553 data bus concept was introduced to the Chinese aviation industry. To launch and guide Aspide/PL-11 medium-range missiles, a Chinese made continuous wave emitter was installed to work with the APG-66(V) radar. The J-8PP can perform medium-range interception against low-altitude / high-speed and high-altitude / high-speed intruders. It also has limited ground attack capability.

The DCS: J-8II module will include the flyable J-8PP and the AI J-8F.

Key features of J-8PP include:

• AN/APG-66V-PRC-F8 radar with NAM, STT, ACM, GM, and AGR modes
  
• AWG-27 for loadout management
  
• Fire Control Computer from Westinghouse
  
• LN-39 INS
  
• HUD from GEC
  
• Head Down Display from Honeywell
  
• Air Data Computer (CPU-140/A) from GEC
  
• Radar Warning Receiver SPJ/IFF
  
• 2 x WP-13B turbojet engines
  
• Air-to-Air missiles: Aspide/PL-11, PL-8 and PL-5
  
• Unguided weapons: 250kg GP bombs and 57mm/90mm rockets
  
• We hope you enjoyed this preview of this fascinating new module coming to DCS.

[h2]Pilot Model[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



We are keen to share the development progress on our new F/A-18C Hornet pilot model. Texturing of all components has been completed and it is now being animated. This will be an authentic recreation of a mid-2000s US Navy Hornet pilot with all of the associated gear and more life-like animations.

We are also working on adding cockpit view F-16C and A-10C II pilots, as well as improving Mi-24P and AH-64D crew animations.


[h2]RealSimulator[/h2]
[h3]Hardware[/h3]



Introducing the new FSSB-R3L MKII “ULTRA”. This force-sensing flight control system allows you to connect any of the Realsimulator or Thrustmaster grips, and it represents the same displacement and feeling of a real F-16 flight stick. It delivers the same amazing precision and smoothness, found in a real Viper.



Based on its professional force sensor technology, it is in use with prestigious organizations like the US Navy test pilot school, Australian Royal Air Force test pilot school, French test pilot school, and others.



Since the launch in 2006 of the R1 and R2 bases, which were the first force sensor bases available for the simulation game market, the development and manufacturing of these high-grade force flight controllers has evolved over the past 16 years. This new Realsimulator device has been tested by a beta group of real test pilots and simulation enthusiasts to tune the feel of the new FSSB R3 MKII “ULTRA”. They have confirmed that the new sensor base is smoother and more precise.

We encourage you to check it out for yourselves on the Realsimulator website. https://realsimulator.com

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

[h2]F-15E Preview[/h2]
[h3]Strike Eagle[/h3]



The DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM has entered our final validation and testing phase. The pre-order, which comes with a 30% discount, is currently planned for the 15th of February, 2023. Once the pre-order begins, we anticipate the F-15E to be released into Early Access a few months later and perhaps sooner.


[h2]Be Afraid Of the Dark (Part 1) [/h2]
[h3]F-15E Digital Book[/h3]



Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1) tells the story of the F-15E Strike Eagle’s inception, development, entry into service and operational history up to 2002 (Suite 3E standard).

Based on extensive original research at Boeing’s historical archives, interviews with the men and women who turned the idea of an air-to-ground optimised Eagle into a reality, and access to the front-line crews who rode the aircraft into combat between 1990 and 2002, the book totals 100,000 words of insight, technical discussion and anecdote, all gloriously illustrated by 150 colour images.

This impressive book was authored by Steve Davies, a highly reputed military aerospace defence writer, host of the 10 Percent True podcast, and occasional co-author and contributor to DCS campaigns. Steve has revised portions of the original text and re-imagined the design of the book for this unique partnership between 10 Percent True, RAZBAM and Eagle Dynamics, and we hope it makes your experience of flying the mighty Strike Eagle even richer and more fulfilling.

Steve plans to revisit the text to include F-15E developments and operations between 2003 and 2023. This will be available in time through his website as Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 2).


[h2]F-15E Instruction[/h2]
[h3]Notso Tutorial Series[/h3]



As with most 4th generation fighters, the F-15E is a highly-complex aircraft to master. In addition to the manual and included training missions, RAZBAM has teamed up with former F-15E Weapon System Officer (WSO) to create a series of DCS: F-15E instructional videos. We highly recommend watching them to get a headstart learning this beast.

Thank you again for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

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