ColdFront_WI Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Is it currently possible to use the laser to measure distance and refine a target position with the targeting pod in the Hornet? You have to do this in the Warthog if you want to drop a JDAM on top of a building. If you don't, the pod will designate the spot on the ground it is pointed at behind the building. I assume it's coming since it is labeled as Target Designator/Ranger, but was wondering if it's possible now, and if so, how? Thanks! ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlikwin Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I don't think its actually implemented. The coordinates generated at the moment are perfect (despite this being rather inaccurate, but its also a feature on the Harrier TPOD as well IIRC). I suspect that having a functional INS with its error is part of the reason that TPOD errors aren't modeled. New hotness: I7 9700k 4.8ghz, 32gb ddr4, 2080ti, :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, HP Reverb (formermly CV1) Old-N-busted: i7 4720HQ ~3.5GHZ, +32GB DDR3 + Nvidia GTX980m (4GB VRAM) :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, Rift CV1 (yes really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Mac= Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I wanted to put an bomb through a window half way up a tall building in Dubai. I tried setting the GPS coordinates at the front door and increased the elevation a couple hundred feet. Hit the front door. I tried again, this time with a 90 degree drop angle. Still hit the front door. Then I tried a laser guided bomb which did head for the window but my flying tactics failed my self designating caused by the Podium Effect. I tried high release, boards and in a dive, and kept spot on for as long as I could. Podium effect again. I tried low angle, pull up, release, and turn almost 90 degrees but lit up the left side of the building while the bomb went stupid towards the front. Podium effect again. I switched to a long shot with an E Mav. I launched twice (about 15 seconds apart) on the burj khalifa about 100 floors up and hit the boards with a shallow dive. The second one hit 100 floors up. Not sure what I did to lose the first Mav. I'd still like to try an LGB 100 floors up. Any suggestions? The Hornet is best at killing things on the ground. Now, if we could just get a GAU-8 in the nose next to the AN/APG-65, a titanium tub around the pilot, and a couple of J-58 engines in the tail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlikwin Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Sorry Mac, I can't morally condone the destruction of beautiful virtual architecture,and the bombing of civilians... That and I don't know :) New hotness: I7 9700k 4.8ghz, 32gb ddr4, 2080ti, :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, HP Reverb (formermly CV1) Old-N-busted: i7 4720HQ ~3.5GHZ, +32GB DDR3 + Nvidia GTX980m (4GB VRAM) :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, Rift CV1 (yes really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 I don't think its actually implemented. Good to know, thanks. For the moment I'll continue trying to guess how my slant angle will impact location, and estimate where the building intersects the ground... ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Is it currently possible to use the laser to measure distance and refine a target position with the targeting pod in the Hornet? You have to do this in the Warthog if you want to drop a JDAM on top of a building. If you don't, the pod will designate the spot on the ground it is pointed at behind the building. I assume it's coming since it is labeled as Target Designator/Ranger, but was wondering if it's possible now, and if so, how? With all of the recent updates to the Hornet targeting pod, and with Wags mentioning laser range in one of his recent videos, I thought I would give this a bump. Anyone know if it’s possible to use the laser to measure range with the Hornet targeting pod yet? Thanks! ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiz Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 It does tell you the range to the target, watch the video and you'll find the range to the target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 It does tell you the range to the target, watch the video and you'll find the range to the target Yeah, but it does so without lasing! Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 It does tell you the range to the target, watch the video and you'll find the range to the target But it’s not giving you range to target, it’s giving you range to a point on ground behind the target. Try pointing at a building, designating, and then flying over the building. You’ll realize the pod is looking through the building to the ground behind it. And if you drop a JDAM that’s where you’ll hit. Watch this video for how it works in the Warthog: ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amalahama Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 But it’s not giving you range to target, it’s giving you range to a point on ground behind the target. Try pointing at a building, designating, and then flying over the building. You’ll realize the pod is looking through the building to the ground behind it. And if you drop a JDAM that’s where you’ll hit. Watch this video for how it works in the Warthog: Have you reported it in the bug section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Have you reported it in the bug section? Good thought. I have not yet because I'm trying to figure out whether or not it's been implemented. But I will post a bug after a bit more testing and if I don't get a clear answer. Thanks! ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiz Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 But it’s not giving you range to target, it’s giving you range to a point on ground behind the target. Try pointing at a building, designating, and then flying over the building. You’ll realize the pod is looking through the building to the ground behind it. And if you drop a JDAM that’s where you’ll hit. Watch this video for how it works in the Warthog: That is true I noticed that too, but then you have rephrase your question, I thought you are trying to get a range to the designated spot, that's easy;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRifleRound Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Have you reported it in the bug section? I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 I did Thanks, LRR. ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi871 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Laser ranging isn't implemented ATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_WI Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Laser ranging isn't implemented ATM Fantastic, thanks for clarifying! Do you know what the timeline is for implementation? ColdFront_WI Home-built Hornet pit, detailed plans available on GitHub Virpil WarBRD base, TM Hornet/Warthog grip, TM Warthog Throttle, Logitech G Pro rudder pedals MSI MPG Z390M, i9-9900k @ 5.0GHz with Noctua NH-D15, RTX 2080ti FE, 32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz, 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD, HP Reverb [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurts Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What is the maximum range at which the laser can be used? Buddy lasing in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harker Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What is the maximum range at which the laser can be used? Buddy lasing in mind.For DCS, 8 NM. The laser beam does not extend past this point in DCS. The vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord. F/A-18C, F-15E, AV-8B, F-16C, JF-17, A-10C/CII, M-2000C, F-14, AH-64D, BS2, UH-1H, P-51D, Sptifire, FC3 - i9-13900K, 64GB @6400MHz RAM, 4090 Strix OC, Samsung 990 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurts Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amalahama Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Is this bug still online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMoGas Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 The laser still does not provide any range information, neither does the F16 TGP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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