Buy DCS World DCS: F-5E Remastered PC key

DCS World DCS: F-5E Remastered adds a remastered F-5E light multi-role fighter to DCS World. Developed in the United States in the early 1970s as an upgraded F-5A, the aircraft was initially a privately funded project. Its combat roles include air-to-air combat and unguided ground attack; it has also served as an aggressor aircraft in the United States. Its mission flexibility, ease of operation and low cost have kept it in service with air forces including those of Iran and Switzerland.

Aircraft and armament

The F-5E carries two nose-mounted 20 mm M39-A3 cannons, each with 280 rounds and a firing rate of 1,500 to 1,700 rounds per minute. Deflectors direct hot gases away from the engine inlets. Wingtip launcher rails can fire AIM-9 infrared-guided missiles.

Five hard points—one centerline pylon and four underwing pylons—can carry bombs, cluster munitions and rockets. External fuel tanks can be fitted to three wet points: the centerline pylon and two inboard pylons. You can jettison all external stores to maximise speed and manoeuvrability in combat.

Flying the F-5E

The aircraft is designed to be easy to learn and offers single-player gameplay, as well as a choice for Cold War-era multiplayer servers. Its Professional Flight Model reproduces its performance and flight characteristics. The cockpit is highly detailed, has six degrees of freedom and allows you to interact with its controls using a mouse. The aircraft's weapons and sensor systems, instruments, engine, radios, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems are modelled.

Remastered aircraft

The remaster updates the F-5E's external model and cockpit, adding new external animations, afterburner effects and cockpit shaking based on the aircraft's angle of attack. The cockpit has improved resolution, glass surfaces and detail, and includes a first-person pilot view. The update also includes fixes and adjustments to damage modelling, sensors and avionics.

Missions and training

The F-5E includes 16 missions, 10 interactive training missions, and full and quick-start manuals. For existing owners, the remaster updates the current aircraft rather than adding a separate aircraft entry, and carries over all F-5E mission content.