![]() “Fundamentals and concepts of real fighter aviation s and apply in the DCS. For this reason, tactics, maneuvers and communication we try to bring the best out of the world of real fighter aviation”, explains Thaylon. “Despite being an eSports competition, the DCS is a simulator. The SATAL competition takes place in the world of pixels, but the members of the Harpia ensure that the techniques used by the Harpy in the tournament are the same as those used by fighter pilots in real life. The name Harpia is also a tribute to the country, yet another proof that the team wants to carry the Brazilian flag in the virtual air combat environment. “It is the air force that we admire and are proud of as Brazilians”, says the civil servant. ![]() Marcos Costa, called Chuck on the team, completes by saying that it is a way of honoring the FAB. The expression “Senta a Púa!”, war cry of FAB fighter pilots, remained on the aircraft, as a symbol of the nationality of virtual aviators. Brazilian Air Force F-5E fighter livery inspired the same one used by the Harpia team. The original scheme was adapted by Thaylon, where the characteristic ostrich was replaced by the Brazilian bird, which stands out for its large wingspan. The most striking thing about the planes is clearly the painting, which was inspired by another used by an F-5 Tiger II fighter of the Brazilian Air Force to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1st Fighter Aviation Group. The Dassault Mirage 2000C is also used sporadically by the team. All are paid DCS modules: the base game is free, but the more complete aircraft are not. Harpia members use three main aircraft: the F-14 Tomcat, the F-16 Viper and the F/A-18 Hornet. The team that shoots down the other and lands at the home airfield wins. ![]() This is a Combat BVR (Beyond Visual Range) competition, where virtual pilots use medium and long range missiles from their fighters against the enemy team. ![]() The OF/A-18 Hornet is one of the fighters most used by Harpia in its virtual competitions. ![]()
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