MKLele Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hello guys! I heard that USAF's F-16C's (Blk 50) have Harpoon capability but it's not listed on "Planned F-16C Systems and Payloads" thread. I've also seen that DCS:F/A-18C will eventually have AGM-84 capability - so the weapon itself is not a problem here. Can someone explain it to me why it is not planned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathAngel1 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It was mentioned from ED that Viper will have anti-ship capabilities. But I dont see any version of Harpoon in planed weapons list. So im not sure will we get AGM-84. ..:NAVY PILOTS ARE THE THE BEST PILOTS:.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxOne007 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hello guys! I heard that USAF's F-16C's (Blk 50) have Harpoon capability but it's not listed on "Planned F-16C Systems and Payloads" thread. I've also seen that DCS:F/A-18C will eventually have AGM-84 capability - so the weapon itself is not a problem here. Can someone explain it to me why it is not planned? Anti-Ship was never really a priority for USAF so it has never added any anti-ship weapons to it's aircraft (for except maybe the heavy bombers), as the US Navy already to do those kinds of missions (cuz well they on the sea). AFAIK AGM-84's were only used on foreign sold F-16's not on the USAF ones [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKLele Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Anti-Ship was never really a priority for USAF so it has never added any anti-ship weapons to it's aircraft (for except maybe the heavy bombers), as the US Navy already to do those kinds of missions (cuz well they on the sea). AFAIK AGM-84's were only used on foreign sold F-16's not on the USAF ones I've heard that USAF's F-16C's (Blk 50) already have Harpoon support they just never really used it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragal Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 http://www.f-16.net/f-16_armament_article12.html only used for some international customers..not in use with USAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxOne007 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I've heard that USAF's F-16C's (Blk 50) already have Harpoon support they just never really used it... I hear a lot of things too, but that doesn't mean that they are always correct :smilewink: If someone has some more accurate information about this i would love to know. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKLele Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 If someone has some more accurate information about this i would love to know. Oh yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragal Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 From the same link i posted :doh: i mean it can't get much clearer....No harpoons on USAF or ANG vipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKLele Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 It was mentioned from ED that Viper will have anti-ship capabilities. But I dont see any version of Harpoon in planed weapons list. So im not sure will we get AGM-84. So I don't know what's "anti-ship capability" according to ED when the AGM-84 is not coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razo+r Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Mavericks and LGBs maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKLele Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Mavericks and LGBs maybe? Yeah, but then A-10C also counts to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kocrachon Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Yeah, but then A-10C also counts to that... Well, its not exactly the same. There are systems in place (F-18 for example) that willmake the Maverick act more like a Anti Ship missile. As in, instead of the normal top down attack, the Maverick will go for a side shit of the ship. So the F-16C might have a similar feature to make the Maverick strike the proper spot of a shop instead of attacking from the top as if it were a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umkhunto Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 A-10 also lacks the A2G radar that can detect ships in SEA mode, which the F-16 has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadpool Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Well, its not exactly the same. There are systems in place (F-18 for example) that willmake the Maverick act more like a Anti Ship missile. As in, instead of the normal top down attack, the Maverick will go for a side shit of the ship. So the F-16C might have a similar feature to make the Maverick strike the proper spot of a shop instead of attacking from the top as if it were a tank. It's a special version of the Maverick that does that, the AGM-65F which I doubt the F-16 will have. What the F-16 uses to attack larger structures like bridges is a mode called Force Correlation on weapons like the AGM-65 H, K or G. Lincoln said: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Do not expect a reply to any questions, 30.06.2021 - Silenced by Nineline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wu70 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 It was mentioned from ED that Viper will have anti-ship capabilities. But I dont see any version of Harpoon in planed weapons list. So im not sure will we get AGM-84. Where was it announced? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupra Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 And was it announced that it will have anti ship capabilities from which distance? MK84 is also usable for anti ship.. mavericks too... I never heared about anti ship options from 80 NM or something like this :D DCS F-16C Blk. 40/42 :helpsmilie: Candidate - 480th VFS - Cupra | 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wu70 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 So Viper will be useless in a new naval map comparing to f18 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstick Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 So Viper will be useless in a new naval map comparing to f18 :D It'll be just fine for escorting attacking aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YenLin801215 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 https://imgur.com/J1eNg4k From the Video[33:22] https://www.bilibili.com/video/av5235975?from=search&seid=6708056721588234476 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 You see the red thing on the side of the aircraft? Those are cameras for testing, This images only prove that some F-16 tested the weapons, not that is was a valid load for the USAF F-16C form 2007 modeled in DCS. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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