Al fondo la torre de television de Berlin oriental en Alexanderplatz

Columna de la Victoria vista desde la puerta de Brandeburgo

Si quitamos el Apache y los Hummer parece una base de la RDA

Catedral de Berlin

Ayuntamiento de Berlin






Why the F-35A?
The F-35 is rapidly becoming the backbone of tactical combat aviation of many countries. Its combination of low observability, sensor fusion, and advanced sensors has brought 5th generation combat aviation to today’s battlefield. We chose to simulate this aircraft based on its fame and the large number of both combat aviation enthusiasts and more casual virtual pilots that are eager to experience its capabilities on the modern, virtual battlefield that only DCS can offer.
What version of the F-35A?
We will first release the F-35A Block IIB. We may later also offer the F-35B Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) and F-35C aircraft carrier catapult versions, but this has yet to be determined.
How will you simulate it given the lack of reference documents?
Starting around 2010, F-35 demonstrations became commonplace at defense tradeshows. These demonstrations were often filmed and provide great insight into the Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) of the F-35 2010 to 2015. These, combined with a wealth of public academic papers, sub-contractor systems demonstrations, public feedback from F-35 pilots, and established PVI of other aircraft will allow us to create a largely complete and accurate F-35A simulation.
When will it be available?
Development will start in earnest in 2025, with a release goal in 2026. This is subject to change. When we have a more specific date, we will update this FAQ.
How much will it cost?
The specific cost has yet to be determined for the F-35A, but it will be in-line with pricing of other full-fidelity, complex, modern aircraft in DCS.
What weapons will be included?
The complete weapons suite of a US F-35A in the 2015-time frame is planned. This includes the internal 25mm cannon, AIM-9X, AIM-120, GBU-38, GBU-39, GBU-31, GBU-12, GBU-16, GBU-10, GBU-24, AGM-158, AGM-154, CBU-103/105, CBU-99/100, and Mk-80s series. This list is subject to change during development.
What countries will be included?
The F-35A Block IIB as operated by the US Air Force simulated but will have liveries for several countries including Australia, Norway, The Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Japan, South Korea, and Israel. More may be added later.
How will you model its low observable characteristics?
This will be based on open-source data and account for radar angle, range, and external stores, and open bays.
How will you simulate the flight model given the lack of flight performance data?
This would be derived from a combination of open-source accounts, public F-35A pilot accounts, and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) studies.
Would this not unbalance DCS?
Larger numbers of hostile aircraft can outweigh the F-35A's advantages in single-player missions (player versus environment). It will also lend itself well to cooperative multiplayer missions that are created to challenge F-35A pilots. Whilst in multiplayer player-versus-player, the F-35A will initially be the 800-pound gorilla in the room, its advantages can be offset with limited slots, creative mission building, and the later introduction of more comparable aircraft like the Eurofighter and others.