Simviation Forum - Iris F-16 Vs Aerosoft F-16

Aug 26^th, 2009 at 10:14am

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Aerosoft
http://www.aerosoft.com/cgi-local/re/iboshop.cgi?showd30!0,5279490180,10285

Iris
http://irissimulations.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=121&osCsid=9da79...

The price is around the same, £25 ish. Not being an owner of either, I just wanted to see whether which product is better. The Aerosoft F-16 looks better exterior, but Iris F-16 looks like it has a better VC.
So what are your thoughts?

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Reply #1 - Aug 27^th, 2009 at 6:23pm

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Aerosoft definitely has a much better looking VC than the IRIS one, but I only have the Aerosoft one so I'm only looking at the screenshots. The Aerosoft one can be rather system intesive as well, but I really enjoy it.

Here's a few images of the VC I took a few months ago: http://205.252.250.26/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1224819496

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Reply #2 - Aug 28^th, 2009 at 7:26am

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God I love the Aerosoft one ! On another PC : I bought it and even with all settings to none, I can't get above 20fps Sad

But if you have a high-end PC, I think both are fantastic, because if I'm not mistaking, you can drop things in the IRIS one..

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Reply #3 - Aug 28^th, 2009 at 7:46am

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According to Iris, their F-16 is very easy on frames, more so than their F-14.

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Reply #4 - Aug 28^th, 2009 at 8:56am

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Rich H wrote on Aug 28^th, 2009 at 7:46am:

According to Iris, their F-16 is very easy on frames, more so than their F-14.

True, the Iris F-16 is very smooth and is equally as much fun to fly as the Aerosoft version. However, the Aerosoft version is higher quality.

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Reply #5 - Aug 29^th, 2009 at 1:20am

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I have a medium level PC and I fly the Aerosoft... if I reduce water effects to 1x high and put a few other settings towards the center she flies very smooth, and she's a blast to fly, you can get her up to around 80,000 feet up with a good dive and pull back at full burner (prepare to run out of fuel and make sure you can do a stall recovery/glide to nearest airport) and if you just want to cruise it has plenty of knobs and switches to play with, some good sounds, nice exterior, and crisp handling.

I haven't flown the Iris so I can't judge it yet

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Reply #6 - Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 8:23pm

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If you want a complete review of the Aerosoft vs. IRIS F-16 I just posted one on my review and workflow website:

http://www.go-go-godzilla.com/fsx_f-16_fly-off.html

I've also included a comparison sound sample from both jets but right now those files aren't working in EI7 or 8 and will hopefully get fixed soon.

Cheers.

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Reply #7 - Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 11:40pm

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I have the IRIS F16, and I regret not having picked up Aerosoft's F16. Aerosoft might be a little intimidating with the many different systems, knobs and buttons but in the end seems more gratifying.
IRIS's F16 looked good, but I think now a little too shiny. Aerosoft's bird looks more weathered and realistic. IRIS' jet is too simple. I guess it's good for people that want to fly right out of the box, but I got bored with it so quickly... Definitely not my best buy Cry

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Reply #8 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 1:00am

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pfevrier wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 11:40pm:

I have the IRIS F16, and I regret not having picked up Aerosoft's F16. Aerosoft might be a little intimidating with the many different systems, knobs and buttons but in the end seems more gratifying.
IRIS's F16 looked good, but I think now a little too shiny. Aerosoft's bird looks more weathered and realistic. IRIS' jet is too simple. I guess it's good for people that want to fly right out of the box, but I got bored with it so quickly... Definitely not my best buy Cry

Actually you're overview of the IRIS is completely wrong; the IRIS has much more realistic systems replication than the Aerosoft does. In fact, only about half of the "buttons and switches" in the Aerosoft version even work, whereas the IRIS has nearly 95% of all systems working.

It would take you several hours if not an entire day to pour through how to properly use all the systems in the IRIS, the Aerosoft maybe about 20 minutes.

Read my full review posted above and you'll see for yourself.

Both the IRIS and the Aerosoft are good models but they both have strengths and weaknesses - systems, is not a weakness in the IRIS.

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Reply #9 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 8:07am

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