Key features of the F-4E Phantom II:

• The simulation of both the DCSG and DMAS equipped -E variants, the DMAS version and early DCSG versions following later during the Early Access period.
• Highly detailed external model, built using laser scanning and photogrammetry taken of real F-4 Phantoms across the globe.
• New models for some of the F-4 Phantom payloads, such as the AGM-45 Shrike, the AGM-12 Bullpup, the AGM-62 Walleye and AN/AVQ-23 Pave Spike targeting pod.
• Highly detailed and accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) cockpit also built using photogrammetry from the F-4 Phantoms preserved at museums, including Heatblur FORGE elements to be added later during Early Access.
• Highly detailed and accurate pilot and WSO models that will eventually match the many liveries and different nations, and later during early access a full character customization system, allowing you to customize your pilot and pick and match various equipment to stylize your crew.
• Highly accurate, F-4 pilot and WSO verified, External Flight Model (EFM) based on real performance data.
• Accurate aircraft systems simulation featuring:
• The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).
• Detailed electrical system, simulating sources, current and consumption accurately, including realistic circuits and power draw for every connected device.
• Detailed Hydraulic System, simulating the flow of hydraulic liquid that ultimately moves the hydraulics which in return move the various flight surfaces, etc.
• Detailed and accurate oil and fuel system.
• Mass based physics system, allowing for unprecedented simulation of moving surfaces, with realistic behavior according to their mass and properties.
• Fully functional multiplayer two seat functionality allowing a pilot to carry another player functioning as the Weapon Systems Officer, WSO.
• JESTER AI 2.0: Our new and improved lifelike AI that fills the role of the WSO when flying single-player or multiplayer without a human WSO, with now expanded functionality, dialogue options and more.
• A simulated Crew Chief for a more immersive and complete startup procedure.
• Later during early access, a brand new walkaround mode, allowing you to do pre-flight checks on your aircraft.
• A new electronic tablet feature, that allows for live in-cockpit browsing, manual display and the ability to interact with the various settings and options pertaining to your mission and flight. This feature will be continually expanded during Early Access.
• Introducing Heatblur Interactive Tooltips: the ability to click on a switch and be directly taken to the relevant manual part, without ever leaving your cockpit.
• New and improved effects, such as advanced overwing vapors, new procedural animation systems, and more.
• Detailed and highly accurate simulation of the AN/APQ-120 Radar.
• Detailed and highly accurate simulation of the ALR-46 RWR.
• A detailed simulation of the AN/AVQ-23 Pave Spike targeting pod, allowing the WSO to guide laser guided munitions dropped by the pilot or other aircraft (buddy-lasing).
• Comprehensive digital manual, both as a PDF and as a continually updated online manual, directly accessible from within the cockpit at any time via Interactive Tooltips and/or the EBAG.
• A complete set of interactive and voiced tutorials.
• A comprehensive set of missions and campaigns to be gradually released during Early Access and beyond.