Hornet TGP laser ranging

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!

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.

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?

Sorry Mac,

I can't morally condone the destruction of beautiful virtual architecture,and the bombing of civilians...

That and I don't know :)

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...

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!

It does tell you the range to the target, watch the video and you'll find the range to the target

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!

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:

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?

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!

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

Have you reported it in the bug section?

I did

I did

Thanks, LRR.

Laser ranging isn't implemented ATM

Laser ranging isn't implemented ATM

Fantastic, thanks for clarifying! Do you know what the timeline is for implementation?

What is the maximum range at which the laser can be used? Buddy lasing in mind.

What is the maximum range at which the laser can be used? Buddy lasing in mind.

Thanks

Is this bug still online?

The laser still does not provide any range information, neither does the F16 TGP.