Thisdale Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hey guys, I'm having a lot of fun planning Navy-oriented missions for the Harrier in a "1980s" scenario. Lots of stuff to do and many good options, including Caucassus. But i'm a bit bugged out about AWACS options. Are there any options of this that can operate off a TARAWA-Class Navy Carrier? Helicopter, or plane? Also, do we have something for Refuel that can takeoff from the TARAWA-Class? http://www.youtube.com/konotani Computer Specs: Z97X-gaming Mobo 4670k i5 24G DDR3 GTX 1080 Asus PG278Q Rog Swift 27-INCH G-SYNC Valve Index Thrustmaster Warthog Fanatec Clubsport Pedals (used as Rudders) Thrustmaster T300 Arcantera Wheel Obutto R3volution rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Dragon Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hey guys, I'm having a lot of fun planning Navy-oriented missions for the Harrier in a "1980s" scenario. Lots of stuff to do and many good options, including Caucassus. But i'm a bit bugged out about AWACS options. Are there any options of this that can operate off a TARAWA-Class Navy Carrier? Helicopter, or plane? Also, do we have something for Refuel that can takeoff from the TARAWA-Class? Actually not, but not bad put them on the Wishlist to ED implement them into Core Code and add to others big ships (Carriers, LHA, picket ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisdale Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Actually not, but not bad put them on the Wishlist to ED implement them into Core Code and add to others big ships (Carriers, LHA, picket ships) Interesting. I'll add to the wishlist forum. As a more academic inquiry, what was available in real life? http://www.youtube.com/konotani Computer Specs: Z97X-gaming Mobo 4670k i5 24G DDR3 GTX 1080 Asus PG278Q Rog Swift 27-INCH G-SYNC Valve Index Thrustmaster Warthog Fanatec Clubsport Pedals (used as Rudders) Thrustmaster T300 Arcantera Wheel Obutto R3volution rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisdale Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 I also learned that the TARAWA-CLASS was decommissioned late 2000s. Replaced by the AMERICA-CLASS. I presume that its what the British use as well nowadays. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America-class_amphibious_assault_ship http://www.youtube.com/konotani Computer Specs: Z97X-gaming Mobo 4670k i5 24G DDR3 GTX 1080 Asus PG278Q Rog Swift 27-INCH G-SYNC Valve Index Thrustmaster Warthog Fanatec Clubsport Pedals (used as Rudders) Thrustmaster T300 Arcantera Wheel Obutto R3volution rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOPR Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hey guys, I'm having a lot of fun planning Navy-oriented missions for the Harrier in a "1980s" scenario. Lots of stuff to do and many good options, including Caucassus. But i'm a bit bugged out about AWACS options. Are there any options of this that can operate off a TARAWA-Class Navy Carrier? Helicopter, or plane? Also, do we have something for Refuel that can takeoff from the TARAWA-Class? I don't know that I would expect anything from light carrier. You need heavier aircraft for AWACS and refueling, maybe you'll see what you want when the F/A-18 releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 We use Sea Kings / Merlins for our AEW stuff.. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisdale Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 We use Sea Kings / Merlins for our AEW stuff.. Ok, interesting. I figured something like that would happen. Strange that DCS didn't plan for this (yet)... I'll try to script-fake this with a hidden AWACs plane linked to the life of an unarmed SH-60. http://www.youtube.com/konotani Computer Specs: Z97X-gaming Mobo 4670k i5 24G DDR3 GTX 1080 Asus PG278Q Rog Swift 27-INCH G-SYNC Valve Index Thrustmaster Warthog Fanatec Clubsport Pedals (used as Rudders) Thrustmaster T300 Arcantera Wheel Obutto R3volution rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 When we had proper carriers we used A-1 Skyraiders (for AEW role) until the Gannet took over. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USSInchon Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 The LHA(D) Class ships do not carry an indigenous AEW or Refueling aircraft (yet for the refueler, the V-22 is being looked at for both refueling from a CV and LHA(D)). The USMC does not have any AEW platforms, rather they rely on Navy E-2C/D and USAF/NATO E-3 AWACS for AEW support. In a situation where a Marine expeditionary force is required, you can bet a CSG or land based support is not far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroGimp Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The LHA(D) Class ships do not carry an indigenous AEW or Refueling aircraft (yet for the refueler, the V-22 is being looked at for both refueling from a CV and LHA(D)). The USMC does not have any AEW platforms, rather they rely on Navy E-2C/D and USAF/NATO E-3 AWACS for AEW support. In a situation where a Marine expeditionary force is required, you can bet a CSG or land based support is not far behind.Knowing this I typically set the LHA as part of a CVN task force and have the CVN launch an E-2 as well as an S-3 and just have them orbit - my normal naval operations setup is a CVN with 3 DDG's, an LHD with 2 DDG's and a skiff, with the support ships set up around the big and little boat at key points for the carrier approach patterns. Still learning mission editor and of course the Harrier but this gives more than enough immersion and looks fantastic to boot. 'Gimp [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] A-4E | F-5E | F-14B | F/A-18C | AV-8B NA | UH-1H | FC3 | Yak-52 | KA-50 | Mi-8 | SA-342 i7 8700K | GTX 1070 Ti | 32GB 3000 DDR4 FAA Comm'l/Instrument, FAST Formation Wingman, Yak-52 Owner/Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisdale Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Knowing this I typically set the LHA as part of a CVN task force and have the CVN launch an E-2 as well as an S-3 and just have them orbit - my normal naval operations setup is a CVN with 3 DDG's, an LHD with 2 DDG's and a skiff, with the support ships set up around the big and little boat at key points for the carrier approach patterns. Still learning mission editor and of course the Harrier but this gives more than enough immersion and looks fantastic to boot. 'Gimp Would you care to share an example setup .miz? I'm very interested to see how you set all this up. http://www.youtube.com/konotani Computer Specs: Z97X-gaming Mobo 4670k i5 24G DDR3 GTX 1080 Asus PG278Q Rog Swift 27-INCH G-SYNC Valve Index Thrustmaster Warthog Fanatec Clubsport Pedals (used as Rudders) Thrustmaster T300 Arcantera Wheel Obutto R3volution rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroGimp Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Would you care to share an example setup .miz? I'm very interested to see how you set all this up.Sure, can share later today. It is setup by eye/thumbsuck currently, so not spot on but works for me - I know the Stingers and others have more accurate setups. 'Gimp [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] A-4E | F-5E | F-14B | F/A-18C | AV-8B NA | UH-1H | FC3 | Yak-52 | KA-50 | Mi-8 | SA-342 i7 8700K | GTX 1070 Ti | 32GB 3000 DDR4 FAA Comm'l/Instrument, FAST Formation Wingman, Yak-52 Owner/Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroGimp Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) Sorry it took so long to get back to this. Having some comms issue with Tanker and AWACS (not responding last time I flew but might have been a start-up issue with me in the Harrier) but attached is the current .miz I had set up. One of my first attempts so if anyone finds ways to make it better let me know. This is the Tarawa escorted by 2 DDG's (you will need the free USS Cole download) and an armed patrol boat/skiff, and the Bush escorted by 4 DDG's. For both carriers the support ships are arranged to aid in flying the pattern but are not to USN spec, I eye-balled it. To give more life, the E-2 is escorted by a couple Tomcats and the S-3 is escorted by a couple Hornets. Enjoy. 'GimpAV-8B-Case1-CVN.miz Edited March 16, 2018 by AcroGimp [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] A-4E | F-5E | F-14B | F/A-18C | AV-8B NA | UH-1H | FC3 | Yak-52 | KA-50 | Mi-8 | SA-342 i7 8700K | GTX 1070 Ti | 32GB 3000 DDR4 FAA Comm'l/Instrument, FAST Formation Wingman, Yak-52 Owner/Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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