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I know quoting this qualifies as necromancy, but that is pure genius.

A bit late, but as to this "MiG-28 TG" I'm hearing about.. MiG always designates their aircraft with odd numbers (and, for this reason, War Thunder similarly numbers their updates.) IN the last 30 years or so, the MiG-28 has been a designation used by fiction writers and movie producers as a means to get a around a plot hole (like not being able to source any MiGs for Top Gun, so they used the F-5 Tiger II instead,) or to create something original, unique. This MiG-28TG is your "something unique." The designation is known for three primary roles: 1. MiG-28D "Finback" fighter in the novel "Quiller." Described as a modified MiG-25 Foxbat with "sharper intakes and swept wings." That means that it would be even faster than the MiG-25, and have an even worse turning radius with reduced payload. Nah, thanks. 2. The MiG-28 is the primary hostile aircraft in the movie Top Gun. It a blacked out F-5 Tiger II, with a red star on the tail. According to the audio commentary for the movie, they are North Korean, but this gets cut from the final version of the film. Interestingly enough, the final version DOES mention that the aircraft were armed with French Exocet anti-ship missiles. There is not a MiG in service with any country (except, possibly, Iraq, but this is extremely doubtful) that can fire the Exocet, and neither can the F-5, but what the hey, its a movie. 3. Finally, there was a MiG-28 in the ABC show "Supercarrier." Supposedly a secret spoopy spoopy stealth fighter, it was simulated by a USAF Aggressor F-16 in the show. The F-16 is one of my favorite aircraft of all time, and the most capable single-engine fighter ever built, but that's a another story all together. In my personal view, none of these renditions serve the SLA very well at all, which leads me to believe that this new MiG-28TG will be completely original. I'm looking forward to this.

Hooyah!! Finally get to play with a C-2. That sort of carrier capable, medium duty cargo craft had been missing.

An SR-47 capable of using RHS AKM 7.62x39mm mags.

At any rate, I'm glad the two seater will be included. Four eyes are better than two!

Mod's lookin good so far, but I have a suggestion: It seems you've put a major emphasis on naval assets, which is a great thing for not only the mod, but also the community. But your fixed wing assets are lacking in operational capacity, even for a nation of Astoria's size. Allow me to fully explain what I mean. The JAS 39 Gripen is a capable multi-role, single engine Saab fighter from Sweden. It was developed with STOL characteristics and a budget in mind, and as such it has grown to fill an export niche (much like the CV90.) This, combined with the location of Astoria, makes the Gripen NG a perfect candidate for the ASTFOR air force. Its reliability, combined with the ability to carry ordnance for nearly any mission (excluding ASW and electronic warfare, I believe) also allows the Gripen to fit well to any fledgling air force. She's a jack of all trades, and a master at none (Tank equivalent, M551 Sheridan.) I would highly suggest a heavy hitting bomber of some sort, for practicality reasons. The JAS 39 NG is good enough for the A2A niche in ArmA 3, but it simply doesn't carry enough to compete with dedicated anti-surface aircraft. I have assembled a few suggestions, from the oldest practical solution, to the newest. Enjoy. 1. S-3 Viking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_S-3_Viking#/media/File:Viking_S-3B.jpg The S-3 Viking was a United States Navy (hooyah) Anti-Submarine Warfare plane that was later adapted into an anti-surface role. The craft can house all JDAM bombs, Mavericks, Harpoons, SLAM-ERs, and even a nuclear bomb. Selected for its ability, uniqueness, and cockpit layout (which is side-by-side, great for ArmA.) I would not, however, recommend the S-3 as there are better options. Moving on. 2. A-6E Intruder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_A-6_Intruder#/media/File:A-6E_Intruder_VA-52.JPEG The A-6E Intruder is a US Navy carrier operable bomber/attack aircraft that was recently replaced by the F/A-18F and EA-18. The Intruder features the same side-by-side layout that the Viking has, but it simply preforms better against land targets. The Intruder can carry up to 18,000 lbs of bombs (That's 8,170 kilograms, boys and girls.) It can carry all of the Mk80 series, the Mk117, the Walleye, Harpoon, Sidewinder, Rockeye, all 3 Paveways, CBU-89 GATOR mines, Mk77s, Mavericks, HARMs, and 4 different nuclear bombs. DAMN. This aircraft is one of the two that I would go with, myself. 3. Panavia Tornado (GR4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado#/media/File:Image_of_a_15_Squadron_GR4_taken_over_Royal_Air_Force_Lossiemouth,_and_surrounding_countryside._MOD_45155748.jpg The Panavia Tornado was the result of a multi-national defense buildup and air force modernization in the 1970s, that was brought on by the US F14/15 and the USSR's MiG-29. The Panavia Tornado is a multirole, tandem seat, variable sweep wing aircraft that leans more towards the ground and pound role, where as the JAS 39 is partial to dog fighting. The Tornado has a top speed of Mach 2.2, and can carry a bevy of precision attack munitions, including 12 Brimstone missiles and a few Paveways. The GR4 can also carry cluster bombs, nukes, runway clearing munitions, Mavericks, Storm Shadow missiles, Sidewinders, and ALARM anti-radar missiles. I would go with this aircraft 3rd, if my first two were not available. 4. Lockheed Martin F-16XL Fighting Falcon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16XL#/media/File:F-16xl.jpg The F-16 is the 2nd most common military aircraft in the world, while the F-16XL was a failed "cranked-arrow" wing design variant, that only lost its contract competition because it was going up against the F-15E (which is unfair, I mean really.) Not much to say here, except that according to wikipedia the aircraft had "17 pylons with a capacity of up to 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) of payload," which is pretty damn impressive. Its unique, no one else uses it, I say pull the trigger on this one. Don't like it, think its too far fetched? Then play it safe with a Tornado or Intruder. In summation, the addition of a dedicated strike aircraft would fill a very important niche that, up to this point, seems to be left vacant. The 1991 Desert Storm/Shield air campaign proved to the entire world, beyond a doubt, that total air superiority wins wars. For this reason, it is important to maintain an advanced line-up of fixed wing assets that can provide air cover and close air support to a ground operation. Thank you.

There are so many uniform variants that this addon suffers from the same problem that Massi's weapons do: The clutter is real. And as for the NWU.. absolutely nothing is correct about it. Its a working uniform for goodness' sake, it doesn't need ghillie suits or moisture pads on the shirts... It should have only 4 variants: Sleeves up and down with silver lettering, and two more with the gold lettering.

Looks like this will be the first destination my newly formed unit will visit. I'm SO pumped!!!

I don't think you understand how pumped I am

That video is amazing... this mod is amazing already... and I can't wait for the SIX launch!

This looks amazing! I'll be following it closely... thanks again, Brooks!

I am so grateful that I have been brought on the NB Projects team, and will enjoy working for the community in the future!