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German military operations and exercises simulated in DCS: World. Join now and become part of the community.

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vLuWa is a DCS World milsim squadron focused on German Luftwaffe tactics and aircraft. We offer realistic training, dynamic missions, and roles for both pilots and controllers. Join us to experience military simulation at its best!

Dedicated servers

We host all of our exercises and missions on our own dedicated servers, ensuring high performance and low latency!

Realistic procedures

Missions and exercises are conducted on a realistic basis. As real as it gets is our motto!

Regular training

We hold regular training sessions to improve our pilots' skills and knowledge.

TaktLwG 71 "Richthofen"

Focuses on air superiority during any given misssion.

TaktLwG 33

Specializes in precision air-to-ground strikes and SEAD missions.

TaktLwG 73 "Steinhoff"

Serves as the training squadron and Quick Reaction Alert for modern air combat.

TaktLwG 31 "Bölcke"

Together with the TaktLwG 71, the 31 is specialized in Air Interdiction, OCA and CAS.

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Our departments

We do not only have tactical air wings but also other agencies that support the squadrons in their missions and exercises.

Air Traffic Control

They control the airspace ensuring safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic.

DCRC "Redhawk"

The deployable command and reporting centre is responsible for tasking of our fighter aircraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

We get many questions asked. To make it easier for you, we have listed the most asked questions below with the answers.

What is vLuWa?

vLuWa, Virtual Luftwaffe, is the Virtual German Air Force, a DCS World squadron focused on military realism, tactical training, and cooperative gameplay, inspired by real-world German Luftwaffe squadrons and their procedures.

What makes vLuWa so special?

The virtual Luftwaffe is designed to replicate the real German Air Force procedures. We are also in contact with subject-matter experts, both pilots and air traffic controllers, who are willing to keep vLuWa standards high.

Do I need prior experience to join?

Prior experience is not required but appreciated. All pilots will go through basic training to adapt to German Air Force procedures.

What aircraft do you focus on?

vLuWa is about replicating the German Air Force “as real as it gets” thus we only fly real aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe in the past, present, or the future, including:

  • PA-200 Tornado (TaktLwG 33)
  • EF-2000 Eurofighter (TaktLwG 71 & 73)
  • A-400M Atlas (LTG62)
  • C-130 Hercules (LTG72)
  • CH-47 Chinook (HSG64)
  • What training is provided?

    We offer one-on-one or group training for pilots and controllers. Pilots will undergo through basic training to get familiar with military standard operating procedures. People wishing to learn about air traffic control or air battle management can also get training as an ATC or CRC Controller (similar to GCI with some adaptions).

    Membership

    How can you become a member of vLuWa? You can become a member of vLuWa pretty easy. Just make sure that you fulfill the requirements and follow the below described steps:


  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Able to speak and understand German & English
  • Ability to attend to missions and exercises scheduled in CEST times
  • HOTAS & Headtracking
  • Proficient in a vLuWa supported module
  • Own Cold War Germany Map

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    Questions? Send us a message: contact@vluwa.de

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