The Viggen is like a rabbit hole : once you try to get into it, you end up reading tons of books on STRIL, BAS60, the Swedish Civil Defense stuff in the phonebooks,... I've never had a module that's been so much a door on another slice of culture (tho I took it in the first place because I've always been Sweden-biased and loved the Drakken).
I think that's one of the reasons I chose to focus on it. There's lots of content on American and NATO-style doctrine but the Swedish way of thinking is just fascinating.
As a veteran Viggen driver of several years now, this has instantly jumped to the top of my list of resources for training new pilots on the idiosyncrasies of the Viggen, and her computer.
Good stuff! I personally find the Viggen one of the simplest modules to use, certainly simpler than all the other cold war era modules aside from possibly the F-5E.
Regarding the Saab CK37 computer, it is interesting to note that its prototypes did not employ Integrated Circuits, thus weighing 200 Kg. Later during the development, the IC technology of the American Fairchild company was adopted for the production units of CK37, reducing their weight to 60 Kg, its power consumption was 600W. This computer was produced until 1978.
I grew up close to one of the dispersal bases used for training during the 80´s. You would spot SK60(SAAB105) trainers daily at higer altitudes, the Viggens were a rare sight, but man did you hear them. 10 meters over water, 20 over ground was not a joke. It can not be stressed how low the SwAF operated these things. One pair passed just over our house once, leaving 4 yo me wondering how our TV-antena was still there 😂 Needless to say I also been a fan ever since.
Such a great aircraft. I’ve recently bought some button boxes to add to my simpit to cover the ck37 computer and waypoint selectors. It even has a little mini joystick on it for the rb05 and some dial encoders for the data input selector, weapon selector and bomb intervals. Maybe a bit over the top but it’s just such a fun aircraft to fly….now I just need to learn to use it properly rather than just for flying low and messing around. Looking forward to this series
Great video. I must add one thing. The way the cooridnates are writtne is standard in the Swedish military grid net for map references. We used the same in the army. The way we where thought to remember this order: First you walk into the elevator(X line) then you take the elevator to your floor (Y line).
Thanks. I understood that to be the case in Sweden and that the CK37 could actually detect whether they had been typed in correctly as its coordinates were limited to its expected theatre of operation IRL (this is obviously not the case in DCS and is the limitation referred to in the video).
Great work Reiver, your videos are always superb but I think this Viggen series might be your best work so far. Your clear, detailed and logical approach really comes into its own dealing with this awesome aircraft which perhaps more than any other DCS module needs a good understanding of the doctrine and design behind it to get the best out of it. I look forward to learning more!
Have been using the Viggen for a while already and knew some of the things already but hearing them explained in a bit more detail was still very interesting
You definitely earned a sub. Absolutely loving the content you pump out. Love your style , the music , the presentation the attention to detail and your tutorials may as well be the final push to learn the viggen.
Thank you. Its systems are so amazing, I wanted to try to help people understand why they are performing the procedures they are performing, without it being a lesson in computer engineering.
Omg you're making Viggen videos now!? I haven't checked in on your channel in a bit when I got away from DCS. I came to see if you moved onto any other planes with the wonkiness of the M2k after the last update. This is great!
Hi Blake, Good to hear from you. Yes, I'll be running this Viggen series alongside the two Mirage series. Thanks again for your support - you helped get the channel of the ground.
Awesome video. I recently grabbed the viggen, the videos are great. I am really looking forward to the next video and I am super hyped to go fly now. Thanks for all the hard work 👍
Viggen is my favorite aircraft in dcs, i'm flying it for a year for now, and there are so much useful and not discovered information for me, that's crazy, i even knew how to drop nav sys failure by asking devs which wasn't mestioned on the internet, and now whilst i was thinking i knew everything u releasing such a video, that's a shame for me to think i learn it fully. Thx for your content
I love that! I recently had someone complain about this video saying that it was overly complicated for new players and they used the phrase "All you need to know..." "All you need to know" is one of my least favourite phrases when it comes to learning.
With the latest update (if you play multiplayer, there’s a new tool that lets you add waypoints before you spawn into the plane. It’s the little squiggly button up the top left and you can add your waypoints directly to the map
I really love your work. And your timing is perfect for me with the Viggen. But i really hope, after the many months of work with the Viggen, you maybe look into the deep of the Mi-24. 🙂
Nice video. First and foremost, the AJ37 Viggen was an anti-ship aircraft, meant to keep Russian ships away from the mainland. It was not expected that many would be left after the first 48 hours after the invasion had started. It would only be those few that would go for high-value targets like bridges and supply points, troop concentrations, and headquarters.
With the latest update (if you play multiplayer, there’s a new tool that lets you add waypoints before you spawn into the plane. It’s the little squiggly button up the top left and you can add your waypoints directly to the map
The Viggen is like a rabbit hole : once you try to get into it, you end up reading tons of books on STRIL, BAS60, the Swedish Civil Defense stuff in the phonebooks,...
I've never had a module that's been so much a door on another slice of culture (tho I took it in the first place because I've always been Sweden-biased and loved the Drakken).
I think that's one of the reasons I chose to focus on it. There's lots of content on American and NATO-style doctrine but the Swedish way of thinking is just fascinating.
As a veteran Viggen driver of several years now, this has instantly jumped to the top of my list of resources for training new pilots on the idiosyncrasies of the Viggen, and her computer.
Aww man, that's great. Really glad it's of some use. Thank you for your support!
Good stuff! I personally find the Viggen one of the simplest modules to use, certainly simpler than all the other cold war era modules aside from possibly the F-5E.
The power of good design!
Regarding the Saab CK37 computer, it is interesting to note that its prototypes did not employ Integrated Circuits, thus weighing 200 Kg. Later during the development, the IC technology of the American Fairchild company was adopted for the production units of CK37, reducing their weight to 60 Kg, its power consumption was 600W. This computer was produced until 1978.
Incredible. I find it absolutely fascinating!
I grew up close to one of the dispersal bases used for training during the 80´s. You would spot SK60(SAAB105) trainers daily at higer altitudes, the Viggens were a rare sight, but man did you hear them. 10 meters over water, 20 over ground was not a joke. It can not be stressed how low the SwAF operated these things.
One pair passed just over our house once, leaving 4 yo me wondering how our TV-antena was still there 😂
Needless to say I also been a fan ever since.
Outstanding. That must have been amazing to see.
@@reiver1-1 It was. Looked up and the sky was just Viggen wings. Then the sound hit. 😍
Such a great aircraft. I’ve recently bought some button boxes to add to my simpit to cover the ck37 computer and waypoint selectors. It even has a little mini joystick on it for the rb05 and some dial encoders for the data input selector, weapon selector and bomb intervals. Maybe a bit over the top but it’s just such a fun aircraft to fly….now I just need to learn to use it properly rather than just for flying low and messing around. Looking forward to this series
If I ever find some time I may dig out all the old electronics gear and have a go at building some boxes and panels myself.
Which button boxes did you get with the mini joystick?
@@reiver1-1 yeah I went the easy and less satisfying route of just finding button boxes on eBay but works well!
Great video. I must add one thing. The way the cooridnates are writtne is standard in the Swedish military grid net for map references. We used the same in the army. The way we where thought to remember this order: First you walk into the elevator(X line) then you take the elevator to your floor (Y line).
Thanks. I understood that to be the case in Sweden and that the CK37 could actually detect whether they had been typed in correctly as its coordinates were limited to its expected theatre of operation IRL (this is obviously not the case in DCS and is the limitation referred to in the video).
Great work Reiver, your videos are always superb but I think this Viggen series might be your best work so far. Your clear, detailed and logical approach really comes into its own dealing with this awesome aircraft which perhaps more than any other DCS module needs a good understanding of the doctrine and design behind it to get the best out of it. I look forward to learning more!
That's very kind, thank you. I try.
Have been using the Viggen for a while already and knew some of the things already but hearing them explained in a bit more detail was still very interesting
Glad it was of interest to even experienced users.
You definitely earned a sub. Absolutely loving the content you pump out. Love your style , the music , the presentation the attention to detail and your tutorials may as well be the final push to learn the viggen.
Do it, you'll love it! Thanks for the support!
Dear Reiver
great work.👍
Many thanks!
Underrated channel
Tell your friends! 🤣
Amazing this série about this wonderfull jet way underrrated by the community . A must have for me . Thx for good work
Thank you!
Awesome CK37 lesson. Id love to have had this back when i started in the Viggen
Thank you. Its systems are so amazing, I wanted to try to help people understand why they are performing the procedures they are performing, without it being a lesson in computer engineering.
Omg you're making Viggen videos now!? I haven't checked in on your channel in a bit when I got away from DCS. I came to see if you moved onto any other planes with the wonkiness of the M2k after the last update. This is great!
Hi Blake,
Good to hear from you. Yes, I'll be running this Viggen series alongside the two Mirage series. Thanks again for your support - you helped get the channel of the ground.
Thanks Reiver for your tutorial.
You're welcome!
Very informative and high class video, as always 👍
I have recommended your channel to my DCS friends
Thanks and thanks again! I appreciate the support.
Awesome video. I recently grabbed the viggen, the videos are great. I am really looking forward to the next video and I am super hyped to go fly now. Thanks for all the hard work 👍
Thank you and thanks for your support! Happy flying!
Viggen is my favorite aircraft in dcs, i'm flying it for a year for now, and there are so much useful and not discovered information for me, that's crazy, i even knew how to drop nav sys failure by asking devs which wasn't mestioned on the internet, and now whilst i was thinking i knew everything u releasing such a video, that's a shame for me to think i learn it fully. Thx for your content
She's an underrated aircraft for sure. You're welcome and I hope the upcoming videos will be of some use!
This is a great introduction to this aircraft, really well explained. Thank you!
Many thanks and you're welcome!
I'm very excited to follow your series. Thanks for doing this.
BTW, the production values are insane. Love it!
Thank you. I want to try to put out content that isn't rushed or just churned out so thanks for the feedback!
Superb - very professional and illuminating as always - cheers
Thank you and you're welcome!
Viggen is like a game of chess. You can learn the basics in a day but the depth of it will keep you busy for ages.
I love that! I recently had someone complain about this video saying that it was overly complicated for new players and they used the phrase "All you need to know..."
"All you need to know" is one of my least favourite phrases when it comes to learning.
Got the viggen on the summer sale, haven't had time to hop in the cockpit yet but some great information to start off with.
With the latest update (if you play multiplayer, there’s a new tool that lets you add waypoints before you spawn into the plane.
It’s the little squiggly button up the top left and you can add your waypoints directly to the map
Excellent. Happy striking!
Yes, so I understand. I've been away for three weeks so I've returned to learn this is a new feature. Should be very useful.
Sweet 👍🏻 I wish Novelair could still make those CK37 replica panels. Might map it to a spare numpad.
Thanks. I'm running out of space in my pit for more panels!
Loving these videos! Great to see more coming out for the Viggen. :)
Thank you! More to come soon.
I really love your work. And your timing is perfect for me with the Viggen. But i really hope, after the many months of work with the Viggen, you maybe look into the deep of the Mi-24. 🙂
Thank you. I'll never say never!
Nice video.
First and foremost, the AJ37 Viggen was an anti-ship aircraft, meant to keep Russian ships away from the mainland. It was not expected that many would be left after the first 48 hours after the invasion had started. It would only be those few that would go for high-value targets like bridges and supply points, troop concentrations, and headquarters.
Thanks! She really is an awesome and underrated aircraft in DCS.
Ok! You got me, time to put the Viggen out of the dusty hangar!
With the latest update (if you play multiplayer, there’s a new tool that lets you add waypoints before you spawn into the plane.
It’s the little squiggly button up the top left and you can add your waypoints directly to the map
Naturally. Get skimming the surface and striking those targets!
fantastic
Thank you!
The Viggen Knows where it is, because it knows where it isn't.....
Amazing, another phrase I love!