DCS: F-4E Phantom - Episode I - Introduction

[@docvibecheck]

"Not now honey, the new heatblur video just dropped"

[@DonutDefense]

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[@themollerz]

Don't worry she's going to have a permanent headache until the typhoon drops.

[@themrnightmare]

Facts

[@Militaryonly63]

That’s what I said exactly😂

[@sirwhippamus]

I just got in trouble for saying the same thing 😂

[@latavish]

anyone who has been in this DCS space for a few years know that once tutorial videos start, the module is just around the corner - and i'm all here for it!

[@smugfrog8111]

@thebrain7441 I've been waiting for months already!!!

[@jeevungill7096]

​@thebrain7441that was quite a few years ago tho and they did say itd be released this winter (although it is very possible that its delayed)

[@maotseovich1347]

@@jeevungill7096 I thought they said Q1, not Winter

[@jeevungill7096]

@@maotseovich1347about the same time anyways

[@termitreter6545]

@@maotseovich1347 They said winter, and specified up to late march.

[@Musix4me-Clarinet]

At 54-years-old, starting with flight simulators made with green dots on a monochrome screen, I can express how grateful I am to be alive with these advancements in simulation coming around today. Heatblur Simulations clearly has their heads on straight when it comes to authenticity. Thank you!

[@RV6Pilot]

I’m 63 and I started with SubLogic flight sim on the TRS-80 model 1. That eventually became Microsoft Flight Sim.

[@BarManFesteiro]

raising the bar for every DCS module like aways

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

HeatBlur: The Eagle _Beyond_ Dynamics ;)

[@Loopyllu365]

@thebrain7441don’t quote me on this but I’m pretty sure something once happened when HB showed that ED was a bit inferior but obviously it’s ED’s game and I think they where a bit annoyed. But I know that HB do help develop the game in some ways!

[@getsideways7257]

@thebrain7441 Well, after all it took these guys AGES to finally bring their "Tomcats" flight dynamics to whereabouts it belongs.

[@jakesixx2726]

@@getsideways7257yeah and EDs F-18 still isn't done after six years.

[@SpicyTrifongo]

they raise the bar for civilian flight sims period not just DCS

[@sanikku7359]

hearing that all the gauges actually are simulated with friction and the most minute insignificant details are accounted for is WHY i like Heatblur. I am beyond excited.

[@vecnejhipik5349]

There are a lot of us scared about performance. I hope if it takes a lot of resources that we can turn these details off for fps.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@vecnejhipik5349 Well, we now have multi threading after all. Such stuff shouldn't impact visual performance at all if written properly.

[@sanikku7359]

@@vecnejhipik5349 I am afraid too for performance, but usually things like this run through the CPU as it's all code and not related to graphics. So just buy a CPU upgrade; if you can afford the module and hardware for DCS, you can probably afford the CPU.

[@linussandell831]

It won't affect performance at all@@vecnejhipik5349

[@jeffenglish9344]

I can’t wait…..

[@bsdude010]

Doing above and beyond your part in keeping DCS alive and modern!

[@PilotPhotog]

Cannot wait to fly this in DCS - Phantoms Phorever!!! Thanks for posting this, Heatblur so many cool new features to be excited about.

[@abdulmismail]

I love the "deep wear and tear" option where you can assign a very, very used aircraft to a developing nation's air force since they always seem to buy pre-owned. I can't believe the effort and level of detail that goes into this.

[@Kumyar]

​@thebrain7441 Not true, i survived a direct head-on AIM-9 in the Tomcat. Only dmg was that my hydraulics fluid started leaking.

[@British_Dragon-4K-Simulations]

@thebrain7441 I've also noticed this. I very rarely survive when I get hit from behind in my Viggen on Enigmas Cold War server with an IR missile.

[@Kumyar]

@thebrain7441 It happened last week. I landed, repaired and went back out. Edit: I even landed without landing gear. Survived that aswell.

[@AurelTristen]

Eyyy, finally! A real reason to do all those BIT tests!

[@LiteralGiraffe]

I was gonna say, usually I skip most of that stuff or do an auto start but now that it will actually have some sort of impact on how the jet operates there is finally a reason to do the checks outside of just being true to military procedure.

[@AurelTristen]

@@LiteralGiraffe 100%. I love it. Hope it comes to the F-14 too.

[@3.9L_V8]

Needle friction, sticky hydraulics for the landing gear...wow. For some reason it's all the little insignificant details I find most exciting and novel

[@F4fanatic]

At 1:00 is a 163rd TFG CA ANG F-4E, with the distinctive stars and bars tail! So excited that’s one of the liveries, thank you Heatblur for including it. My Dad flew with that unit out of March AFB flying the C, E and RF. Can’t wait to fly it in DCS and show him!

[@nickwanrooy6130]

What is crazy to me is that you guys ask around $60 (in early access) for such a refined and complex model. And we also get an upgraded version down the line. (So basically 2 planes) Compared to Warthunder which asks $70 for 10% (if they even reach that) of the fidelity compared to you guys bring. Keep up the amazing work 👍

[@stephengilmore2741]

Nowhere near 10%. 1% would be a push. I love WT tanks, but their aircraft are abysmal. It's just Ace Combat with a more realistic skin.

[@jaromirandel543]

This depth of simulation - This is what study level means. Great job! :)

[@stephengilmore2741]

It's funny how far Heatblur are ahead of ED in using ED's own software. So many things, as simple as an in-game manual, that they're doing before the actual developer. Impressive work.

[@RW-zn8vy]

I mean they’re a small team working solely on one thing for years. ED moves people around and works on many things at once.

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

While the aircraft isn't the most sophisticated, compared to some of the later F models, it's pretty clear this release raises the bar for DCS modules, due to its complex attention to detail. Absolutely amazing.

[@Tamburello_1994]

Be waiting for your analysis soonest.

[@CAL1MBO]

Thank God they did the E variant and not the F.

[@bazej1080]

And to be fair i love older, less complex aircrafts where pilot had to do everything. They have a soul.

[@Andrew-13579]

@@bazej1080 I hope we won't have to wait 2+ years for a naval variant of the Phantom. I know people have been waiting a long time for the Eurofighter and I'd sure like to get the A-6E, too; but I'd like to see them go all the way back to the F-4B for the naval version.

[@judgefonti5786]

The F was just a modified E for export to Germany..

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Mother of god. the Visuals! And the narration. ON.POINT. My kind of commercial, more of this please!

[@RogueSpecterGamingOfficial]

Dude the new vapor effects are legit the coolest thing you guys have done. Like for real it looks crazy real. This is how you release an aircraft.

[@nuckerball1259]

hopefully they will upgrade the f14s vapor fx

[@TOMCATnbr]

You guys are CRAZY !! The amount of detail is just outstanding. I really can't to try it myself, and see all this amazing stuff transferred to my beloved Tomcat 😍 Thank you so much Heatblur team.

[@NewtypeCommander]

I can't wait to see these kinds of videos when the Eurofighter comes around.

[@SixSioux]

The level of in-depth per-component simulation is just Mind-blowing.

[@flowrednow]

"every needle is simulated" my 3080 is over here crying

[@c.j.rockwell5803]

My first flight sim experience was Microsoft Flight Simulator in DOS on a Tandy II. From there to here absolutely blows me away

[@captainkoloth1631]

I am convinced that if I try to play this the spacetime continuum will rupture due to the level of realism being greater than flying the actual aircraft itself

[@johnnysize6271]

Next Level Simulation. Heatblur nailed it.

[@Spudknocker]

So Cool! I cannot wait for this jet, it looks great heatblur!

[@Flyboy_Gospel]

I would be willing to wager that your first video with it will be with the jet in an Israeli livery.

[@andreaskatris1969]

@@Flyboy_Gospel even though it looks better in the greek aegean ghost livery

[@aaronwhite1786]

@@andreaskatris1969 Everything looks great in the Aegean Ghost livery.

[@Flyboy_Gospel]

@@andreaskatris1969 my favorite is the two tone Grey USAF livery followed closely by the SEA

[@dannyd7714]

Almost as cool as a Mirage 2000 eh? 🤣

[@Karyovin]

You absolutely champions giving us the TISEO and Pave Tack Equipped F-4E!!

[@MechaG2]

My God, to say the intricate attention to detail and digital craftsmanship is phenomenal would be an understatement. My mind is blown! 🤯 I'd practically kill for Heatblur to give this level of treatment to the F-105 Thunderchief. Especially the D T-Stick II, and G Wild Weasel III.

[@flemsha]

Cannot wait. Seeing the attention to detail in the F-4 is amazing and makes me so glad that the rumours of Heatblur leaving DCS that swirled back after the Tomcat were just that rumours. Bring on the phantom!

[@-nrmy-]

Outstanding work! Heatblur surpasses itself with each new module. I am looking forward to fly this great bird

[@dgfgts]

Wow, I thought the Strike Eagle was already very detailed, but this is another level. I hope all future modules will be as detailed as this one! Can't wait for the Eurofighter.

[@thesimnet]

The depth of the simulation will certainly make the F-4 stand out from the crowd. In addition to that - the art is BEAUTIFUL in standard HB style. Bravo!

[@MrScar88]

Holy smokes! Cant wait to fly it!

[@RaptorDad]

Flagship Module maker for DCS! Seriously appreciate the Teams attention to detail, desire to implement new features and overall media handling. Beyond hyped for the F-4!

[@jakesixx2726]

If only we could get this attention to detail for the base simulation out of ED.

[@bigfefu]

With people like HB, we have dcs for years and years to come...You are True Artists

[@poli987789]

And this, ladies and gents, is why I hoped a few years ago that Heatblur will be the ones in charge of the Phantom. Their touch with older aircraft is unparalleled.

[@Lasperus]

The Crew Chief feature is getting me hyped for this aircraft to release, So cool to be able to see something I do for work in a game like DCS.

[@bensisneroz7027]

Already have my preorder in. Giving Hearblurs track record this is going to be something really special. I can’t wait.

[@manuelgreil4306]

Heatblur, you guys are insane! And I mean that in a good way. 🙂The attention to and level of detail is....simply amazing.

[@223frankthetank]

YESSSSS PHANTOM PHRIDAY DELIVERS ❤❤

[@wingless747]

Incredible! Can’t come any sooner.

[@Zatracenec]

This is future of DCS modules. And I loved that part about visibility. XD

[@markblackham4677]

This is the most excited I’ve been in a couple of decades. About anything.

[@juliashenandoah3965]

Incredible!! I thought the BlackSquare Duke is the only deep simulated masterpiece with dozens of realistic and deeply simulated systems all capable of failing and developed with utmost attention to detail and flawless visual quality releasing this year - but here we have another pure gold nugget in the same quality. A gold nugget that flies because it got little aerodynamic wings attached to it combined with raw turbine power. :) Some say it´s a flying brick but I think it´s a flying gold nugget just like the Heatblur F-14 and the Duke.

[@Wh1terider]

Hang in their boys. This one is going to be a banger. Thanks Heatblur!

[@ghostdog688]

Looks great, happy to be seeing the WSO seat more. Keep it coming!

[@mrgray3474]

Just wow. No wonder this thing has been cooking for so long. Absolutely amazing work guys

[@sandwich5344]

I thought i was watching the discovery channel, but then realised its heatblur! I hope the rest of the videos are going to be like this too

[@ranger6609]

Not only is this raising the bar for DCS Modules, but for modules in every flight simulator. Heatblur is always on top.

[@solotunis]

Honestly you made a huge step for us simers, thank you sooo much for your great effort and hope to see you going even further for the typhoon module

[@JMBuLLeTCL]

Nice woooork, looking forward to it

[@dumped5l]

Amazing work!

[@Kupferstecher2007]

if you bring a Navy Phantom in the future in this quality... i will never leave my house again

[@RW-zn8vy]

Why would it be any less quality?

[@markusv311]

This is amaaaaazing. I'm a 100% WWII warbird guy, restoring, modeling and fly them in the sim. But here I need to make an exception👍

[@Asgar1205]

German F4 ICE with AIM-120 would be so cool

[@AviatingWithMel]

I get more and more hyped with anticipation every time I see a new video for this, happy to say I have pre-ordered.

[@auqanova]

wow, thats way more detail than i ever imagined, and thats coming from a dcs player, who expects intense detail already. thats an impressive bar to surpass

[@bedrat2223]

I can't wait guys! It looks amazing.

[@Sypheara]

I can already hear my CPU melting, well done guys

[@shinbetE]

You would be surprised to hear that it’s actually gonna be fine, because CPUs can calculate shit loads of operations per second. And I’m told (via discord ) that the F4’s FPS performance is roughly on par with the F14 and they will continuously working to improve it further

[@graeme1094]

Oh my word. Sounds incredible. Well done HB team

[@TonerLow]

Hey Heatblur you dropped this 👑

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Simply nothing short of amazing! Elevating the bar once again Heatblur!

[@PvtPartzz]

Now that is a video. Give whoever made this video a raise.

[@igorkratka]

Fantastic as always! Thank you for all your work Heatblur.

[@sandman11]

This is going to be absolutely INSANE!

[@anthonyhershko]

More videos PLEASE!!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!

[@Militaryonly63]

The Phantom looks amazing! Great job heatblur

[@hammerofdavey]

Pretty neat. Lookin forward the the FM vid

[@Steviemcfly]

So hyped for this!! I'm just speechless how some developers are able to raise the bar even more every time while on the other side you have well documented civilian aircraft that are still in service which lack basic FMS functionality...

[@Altimaden]

heatblur knocking it out of the park again

[@jacquesremlinger2044]

Awesome ! I think that this will be my favourite DCS module.

[@michaelcaroselli8940]

The cockpit is fully BASED.

[@springwoodslasher79]

Stop saying that trendy term

[@intrepid_wandering]

Heatblur is the gold standard for aircraft simulation on any platform.

[@ryanm.191]

i cant wait for the mod that makes the tailhook functional

[@CarRamRod]

components, INTERLINKED do you yearn for the skies? INTERLINKED

[@jorgetoy3807]

WTF did I just see!!!??? This is INCREDIBLE!!!!! :D

[@ArcFire_Fox]

I have only just got DCS and have yet to fly, think this will have to be one of my first ever aircraft to dive into. I am super excited for the F-4E, its my favorite variant

[@themrnightmare]

ITS HAPPENING... ITS FINALLY HAPPENING

[@timmccutcheon5811]

this video just gets your adrenaline flowing bigtime.....love it!!!!!!!

[@gunmasterx1164]

I hope DCS does more of these tutorial videos for aircraft, it would make learning how to fly and operate aircraft much more easier for new players.

[@agidotexe7167]

There are dozens of yt channels that do tutorials on DCS

[@PaddyPatrone]

Awesome!

[@JohnDoe-fj9uj]

great guys, keep on!

[@LuftManu]

Can't wait!!!!!

[@safety_doggo2]

I can't phucking wait

[@RaygunGaming]

Once again, Heatblur is treating module development like a competition. And currently, they're curb-stomping the the opponents.

[@callsign_scooter9602]

Yeah, didn't need to start the video to like it, I'm SO HYPED for THIS!!!

[@rudelchw]

Lovely video, thank you for releasing it ... I've already pre-purchased, and hope to have it soon on my hands. Cheers!

[@zealandwylie489]

The in game manual and captain thing is going to be a totally different world. My great uncle flew the F-4 (AF) In Vietnam and as a test pilot. I never thought the day would come where I could show him his old office.

[@trespire]

Please send your great uncle my warmest regards, from an Ex-IAF Kurnass maintainer. The USAF sent Israel quite a lot of used Phantoms directly from Vietnam to help us out after 1973. Those birds received a lot of heavy maintenence and upgrades with the IAF, and served us well for many years. Spook lives !

[@zealandwylie489]

@@trespire I sure will. I have the video tapes his WSO took during combat dropping napalm and I like to watch it before I hop on DCS lol. Did you happen to work at MacDill or Edward’s?

[@trespire]

@@zealandwylie489 Neither. I was ground crew in the IAF. Used to maintain the Kurnass (F-4E) operated by the 69th "Hammers" Squadron. I was told some of the planes were "Karpada", which means Toad in Hebrew. These birds were emergency flown in from Vietnam after our heavy losses in '73 (before my time). As they arrived they were pressed into service while still wearing the dark USAF paint scheme, hence earning the name of Karpada (Toads). You can see one of the Hammers in this video, they have the yellow & black checkered vertical stabilizer. The 69th Hammers have a very mission rich operational experience, like no others.

[@zealandwylie489]

@@trespire Oh that’s awesome. I haven’t heard of them. I’m sure my uncle knows. I saw the Israelis in the film I watched with my uncle and they were always in the thick of it lol. Y’all have killer pilots by the way.

[@jesseblue1442]

nice! thank you for considering a single player! i can't wait to try this out when it's out. being a working a guy, i only have Saturday or Sunday to play the game and having an AI WSO at the back will really help me out in the sim.

[@PaPaFiggy69]

Oh my lord this just got me all hyped for the phantom all ovr again

[@wannaloginnow]

You Heatblur guys are certified geniuses!

[@TheCraigHudson]

Wow I’m beyond pumped as much as I’m hesitant with the pilot changing but a light went off and down the road would be neat to see like that matters or changes based on rank experience etc

[@lotnylotny671]

Can the world of DCS ever get boring? Thanks to machines like the F-14 and F4, never

[@nicotrancetv]

thanks for these tutorials sir!

[@ADPeguero]

And thank you for doing these videos in ultra-wide screen!

[@patientmental875]

Whoever did the models & textures for cockpit needs a raise

[@trespire]

Some of the work is based off real flight worthy hardware.

[@hog8035]

Stopped today thanks for this video Tim

[@markusp1788]

I was doing a master thesis for my university degree. Now I am studying a 60 year old fighters' systems. And the thesis was a lot easier 🙂

[@pointblank722]

As a man knows the difficulties in code writing and mathematical modelling. I can not imagine how much engineering research gone to this model. Unbelievable.

[@possumteeth1692]

Yep I’m pre-ordering