f2f_bho 10 Posted April 22, 2012 I am embarking on a new aircraft mod, The EA6B, which i hope will find a home and place in Arma2/OA, some Early Screens: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kremator 1065 Posted April 22, 2012 Nice .... looking forward to seeing her ingame! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
someguywho 12 Posted April 22, 2012 This'll be golden :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slatts 1978 Posted April 22, 2012 i can just picture this being used online the pilot and co-pilot/gunner being all serious engaging targets...and the 2 in the back making funny noises and being childish :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islesfan186 83 Posted April 22, 2012 Nice. Always a fan of aircraft we can use with the JDogs Nimitz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_brownie 17 Posted April 22, 2012 Really happy to see this one moving foward. I was really excited about it in the old discussion thread (the combat logistics one). Can't wait for it :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sup3r6f0ur 2 Posted April 22, 2012 Just curious why a Electronic jamming version? Do you have anything in mind for "jamming" uses. Nice job, keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallujahMedic -FM- 867 Posted April 22, 2012 While an F/A-18G "Growler" would be a "logical" use in today's day and age, I don't fault you for wanting to make a "queer". For those of you that dont know, the EA-6 A/B was called "the queer" due to the gold in its cockpit. Are your thoughts to make an ADCAP EA-6B? I don't know what kind of scripting would be required, but it would be nice for the EA-6B to actually be able to disable vehicle radars (or even interfere with ACRE / BIS VON). HARM's would also be nice against SAM sites as well. Or at least a SAM site with radar. Good luck on your project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfbite 8 Posted April 22, 2012 Looks gorgeous mate.. Love this plane look forward to its completion...Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f2f_bho 10 Posted April 23, 2012 While an F/A-18G "Growler" would be a "logical" use in today's day and age, I don't fault you for wanting to make a "queer". For those of you that dont know, the EA-6 A/B was called "the queer" due to the gold in its cockpit. Are your thoughts to make an ADCAP EA-6B? I don't know what kind of scripting would be required, but it would be nice for the EA-6B to actually be able to disable vehicle radars (or even interfere with ACRE / BIS VON). HARM's would also be nice against SAM sites as well. Or at least a SAM site with radar. Good luck on your project! This has been seriously talked about and we don't think its to far fetched to become a reality.. ---------- Post added at 08:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 PM ---------- also i figured one of the mods who made one of the F-18 mods would jump on the growler as they are the same airframe as the E/F,with the exception of the rear seat... and thus would be an easy transition to a G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sup3r6f0ur 2 Posted April 23, 2012 I know its early in development but are you going to do a "Bomber" version. Or are you going to load bombs onto the Prowler to make it do both roles. keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorX96 1 Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Looks awesome mate, can't wait to fly in formation with it next to my tomcat! Edited April 23, 2012 by VectorX96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babylonjoke 22 Posted April 23, 2012 very sexy! one of my favorite plane ...keep up the good work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derdoe 10 Posted April 23, 2012 Hello BHO, first of all thanks for sharing the news with the community. The screens are looking very promising, are you also planning to do the 2 seater attack version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_A-6_Intruder)? Thanks in advance and good luck, looking forward! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nike619 1 Posted April 23, 2012 Who dare disgraces the prowler thread with the name of this growler. The whorenit will never fill the empty place in my soul. Only reserved for the Prowler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islesfan186 83 Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) @derdoe The A-6 was retired in 1996 I believe. The Hornet effectively replaced it (and the A-7 as well). The EA-6 is still in service to my knowledge. Just wondering what squadron "livery" you would be doing? Could I suggest VAQ-142 "gray wolves" since that is the squadron attached to the Nimitz air wing, and I would assume many users would use this addon in conjunction with JDogs Nimitz. But it's up to you of course since it is your addon...just a friendly suggestion http://www.usmilitaryart.com/EA6B_VAQ142_18717-300.jpg http://www.markstyling.com/EA-6-B_JPEGs/ea.cu_32.jpg Edited April 23, 2012 by islesfan186 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f2f_bho 10 Posted April 23, 2012 well i usually like to pick the most difficult livery texture i can find, lol Bad Habit from FSX Days..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derdoe 10 Posted April 24, 2012 @derdoeThe A-6 was retired in 1996 I believe. The Hornet effectively replaced it (and the A-7 as well). The EA-6 is still in service to my knowledge. Well still it would be nice if BHO would consider making the A-6, from my point of view it seems to be not too much of a work and maybe BHO may consider it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallujahMedic -FM- 867 Posted April 24, 2012 You are right, not far fetched, didn't mean to imply that. There have been multiple case where military platforms have been brought back from the brink due to their special capabilities. Who dare disgraces the prowler thread with the name of this growler. The whorenit will never fill the empty place in my soul. Only reserved for the Prowler. How about the newer name "Grizzly" :) Still, a good looking Prowler, can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noubernou 77 Posted April 29, 2012 I hope you accurately recreate the sound of these at low throttle... It sounds like the sky being ripped open, haha. Get these coming in at least a few times a month where I live from the NAS base up north to the AF base outside my town and I am very close to their glide path. Shake, rattle, and roll (car alarms seriously have gone off sometimes). I know its not navy, but a Sparkvark would be nice too, if only because of the name (not a fan of the Growler). :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_brownie 17 Posted April 30, 2012 Well still it would be nice if BHO would consider making the A-6, from my point of view it seems to be not too much of a work and maybe BHO may consider it. If you're that "desperate" for an A-6 Intruder check the VTE mod, it has one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islesfan186 83 Posted May 3, 2012 just curious if you plan on making the wings able to fold, or have a pre-folded model (a la yurapetrovs SH-60B) for carrier ops? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
