Developer Bohemia Interactive recently revealed that Arma 3 fans would be getting new content in the form of the Jets DLC, and now the release date for that DLC has been revealed. The new content will arrive on May 16th worldwide, and will add 3 jets to the game’s lineup. There will also be a new Showcase scenario called Showcase Fighter Jets, which will include air-to-air combat and air-to-ground combat.
Of course, despite the aforementioned content coming with a price tag, there will also be a free update coming to the game. It will essentially tweak several technical issues with the game, which includes the likes of target and target detection improvements, dynamic vehicle loadouts and a lot more.
The following is the content that will be coming in the Jets DLC:
“F/A-181 Black Wasp II – The F/A-181 Black Wasp II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air-superiority fighter, but also has ground attack capabilities. Its additional external hard points enable the aircraft to carry a wide variety of weapons configurations. The Black Wasp is fitted with the required equipment for carrier operations.
To-201 Shikra – The To-201 Shikra is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed by a CSAT and Russian joint syndicate with the goal to build a highly agile and maneuverable air-superiority fighter. Similar to the F/A-181, the To-201 also has ground attack capabilities, and is able to support various weapons configurations via its conventional pylons, but also its internal weapons bay.
A-149 Gryphon – The A-149 Gryphon is a fourth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, and all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed as a multi-role platform at an affordable cost, and unlike some of the larger air-superiority jets, it can also perform well in low-altitude flight. Despite its aging platform, the A-149 has still been upgraded with the newest sensors and weapons systems.
Sentinel – The Sentinel is a fifth-generation, state of the line, twin-engine, all-weather tactical Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). The Sentinel was designed primarily as a reconnaissance platform, but can also perform precision ground attacks. It typically operates from an aircraft carrier.”
On top of all this is the announcement that all players of the game will be getting the CVN-83 USS Freedom for free, which is an aircraft carrier. Players will be able to position it around the map with the 3D Scenario Editor, but it isn’t flyable. Arma 3 Jets will cost $11.99 when it launches next month on Steam, but pre-ordering will get you 10% off. Check out the aircraft carrier reveal trailer below.
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