![]() We do need more options for electronic support, but the problem is, their capabilities are mostly classified. ![]() But even if their raw functionality isn't present, I still think having them in the game would be beneficial to mission creators. I know that for ES and EA aircraft, their capabilities are highly classified. many of us want these aircraft in the game because in actual conflicts they're present, and considered major assets by the side using them. Something I could theoretically do right now with the C-130 (since Lockheed does make an airliner variant of it). Sure, many of them could be dressed up to look like airliners. This is about their military counterparts. But this thread isn't about the civil aircraft. I know many are reluctant to have these aircraft in DCS, due to the fact that ED isn't too comfortable with us killing civilians. The Swedish Air Force also had the Saab company build this AEW: The RAF took the Comet, and extensively modified it into the Nimrod family of aircraft: This Gulfstream was converted into a Electronic Surveilance Aircraft by the Italian AF: Multiple air forces have repurposed civilian aircraft to serve as AEW, ES, EA, and refueling aircraft. ![]() Such as, of course the 707 based frame used in the E-3:īut these aren't all. But many civil frames are also used for Electronic Warfare and AEW duties. ![]() These 737s used by the RAAF and Polish Air Forces:Īnd this A-340 used by the Algerian Air Force: their Military versions anyway.Īs many of you undoubtedly know, various military's use civil aircraft frames for a variety of roles. ![]()
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