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DRAG RACE: 1940’s-1960’s Fighters – How Much Did Aircraft Improve Over 20 Years? | DCS

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Experience an epic fighter aircraft drag race in DCS World featuring the newly released F-100D Super Sabre! We put some of the fastest military aircraft from the late WWII, Korean War, and early Cold War eras head-to-head in a low-level 5-mile speed challenge to see just how rapidly fighter technology evolved between the 1940s and 1950s.

Competing in this high-speed showdown are legendary aircraft including the F-100D Super Sabre, MiG-21, MiG-19, FW-190 D9 (Focke-Wulf 190 Dora), and Bf 109 K-4. From powerful piston-engine warbirds to early jet fighters and supersonic-era aircraft, this race highlights one of the most dramatic periods of aviation history.

In just 15 years, fighter aircraft top speeds nearly quadrupled. Which aircraft will dominate the drag strip and claim the title of fastest fighter in DCS World?

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Aircraft Can Dogfight While Flying Backwards Now? | DCS World

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The newly released F-100D Super Sabre continues to surprise us in DCS World, but this may be one of the strangest moments yet.

During a dogfight against its Cold War-era adversaries, the aircraft appears to do the impossible, looking as though it is fighting while flying backwards. Whether it’s an aerodynamic quirk, a visual illusion, or just DCS World being DCS World, the result is both hilarious and impressive.

This short clip comes from our full F-100D vs MiG-19 & MiG-21 dogfight video, where we put the iconic Super Sabre through a series of unscripted engagements using historically appropriate weapons and tactics to see how it stacks up against its Soviet rivals.

Watch the short, then check out the full battle to see how the Super Sabre performs.

Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/TcxSh-uCjeU

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F-100D: Controls, Cockpit, Start Ups, Zell, Flight, AAR & Cameras Guide | DCS

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Today we begin our first guide for the legendary F-100D Super Sabre in DCS World. In this comprehensive tutorial we cover everything you need to get started, from setting up controls and cockpit familiarisation through to startup procedures, take-off, landing, air-to-air refuelling and strike camera footage.

Whether you’re completely new to the aircraft or looking for a quick reference guide, this video walks through the key systems and procedures needed to operate the Super Sabre effectively.

Covered in this guide:

  • Intro
  • Controls
  • Various Options
  • User Manual & Checklist
  • Cockpit Familiarisation
  • Start Procedure
  • ZELL (Zero Length Launch)
  • Taxi, Take-off, Flight & Air Start
  • Landing
  • Fuel Management
  • Air-to-Air Refuelling
  • Strike Cam

The F-100D Super Sabre was one of the United States Air Force’s first supersonic fighters and played a major role during the Cold War era. Join us as we explore this iconic aircraft and learn how to operate it successfully in DCS World.

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F-100D Super Sabre: Introduction & Overview | DCS

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Today we introduce the F-100D Super Sabre and take a full first look at what this classic Cold War fighter brings to DCS.

In this overview, we explore the aircraft’s additional options, loadout possibilities, cockpit layout, cockpit visuals, external model, sound design, ZELL capability, and basic airfield takeoff and flight handling.

The F-100D is an iconic early supersonic fighter with a distinctive Cold War character, combining raw jet-age power with classic analogue systems and challenging hands-on flying. This introduction gives you a broad look at the aircraft before we begin pushing it further in future missions and tests.

Watch as we walk through the aircraft from setup to takeoff, giving an initial impression of its features, presentation, and flight experience.