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TGP laser range limitation


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It seems that TGP system in DCS (in this example Harrier) is limited to 8nm. Occured when lasing for F-18C players (mavericks), they could only acquire lock when TGP was quite close to target (see this post https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3684562&postcount=2 )

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I'd say it's more reasonable that a up-to-110.000 $ AGM-65 can detect a laser beam from 12nm or more, even when TGP is 8nm from target. (that was our test case with Harrier lasing for F-18C, yes we had same laser codes and laser was fired in "LASR" mode.)

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DCS server-admins: please adhere to a common sense gaming industry policy as most server admins throughout the industry do. (After all there's enough hostility on the internet already which really doesn't help anyone. Thanks.)

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I'd say it's more reasonable that a up-to-110.000 $ AGM-65 can detect a laser beam from 12nm or more, even when TGP is 8nm from target. (that was our test case with Harrier lasing for F-18C, yes we had same laser codes and laser was fired in "LASR" mode.)

 

 

 

 

Price of missile in no way reflects its effective range. According to wiki, max range of AGM 65 E is 12nm in perfect condition. In DCS it's probably in the 8-10nm region.

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Just for reference:

 

 

 

 

https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/smart/agm-65.htm

 

 

The Maverick E

Used in conjunction with ground or airborne laser designators, the missile seeker, searches a sector 7 miles across and over 10 miles ahead. If the missile loses laser spot it goes ballistic and flies up and over target -- the warhead does not explode, but becomes a dud.

 

 

 

Range: 17+ miles (12 nautical miles/27 km)

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"perfect condition" meaning launched from 20k ft? :P ah thanks for link.

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DCS server-admins: please adhere to a common sense gaming industry policy as most server admins throughout the industry do. (After all there's enough hostility on the internet already which really doesn't help anyone. Thanks.)

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And airspeed of launching aircraft i guess

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DCS server-admins: please adhere to a common sense gaming industry policy as most server admins throughout the industry do. (After all there's enough hostility on the internet already which really doesn't help anyone. Thanks.)

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