hotrod525 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 With the upcoming GBU-54 LJDAM for A10C II, will it be port to F/A18C at the same time ? :) Might be "too wishfull" but it's worth asking :p Link to post Share on other sites
DeathAngel1 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 No. ..:NAVY PILOTS ARE THE THE BEST PILOTS:.. Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftwin9s Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I can think of a few other weapons that are [NOT CORRECT FOR YEAR] that we have in dcs anyway. 476th vFG Public Discord| 476th vFG Website Link to post Share on other sites
Andartu Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) I can think of a few other weapons that are [NOT CORRECT FOR YEAR] that we have in dcs anyway. +1 .. btw does anybody know if the USMC Legacy Hornets that are still in service utilize the GBU-54? Did not find anything after a (very) quick google search, but maybe here is someone who knows that. Edited September 24, 2020 by Andartu Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftwin9s Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 +1 .. btw does anybody know if the USMC Legacy Hornets that are still in service utilize the GBU-54? Did not find anything after a (very) quick google search, but maybe here is someone who knows that. Does it matter? USN legacy hornets used it before they retired anyway. 476th vFG Public Discord| 476th vFG Website Link to post Share on other sites
Andartu Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Does it matter? USN legacy hornets used it before they retired anyway. Fair enough. So in the end we -should- get them. Link to post Share on other sites
hotrod525 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Does it matter? USN legacy hornets used it before they retired anyway. Some "hardcore simers" might tear they shirt a part, like they did with the BRU-55A (the "smart rack" for JDAM) even tough' they could just not use it and deny it on their server :) IMHO i think we should have it since it was used by the planes but that still just an opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
Northstar98 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I can think of a few other weapons that are [NOT CORRECT FOR YEAR] that we have in dcs anyway. Which out of curiosity? Because personally, if it's compatible with our current Hornet, and the weapon doesn't come after the year our Hornet is supposed to represent, I don't see the issue. Modules I own: F-14A/B, F/A-18C, Supercarrier, F-16CM, AJS-37, F-5E-3, MiG-21bis, Ka-50, A-10C (+ A-10C II), UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, P-47D, P-51D, FC3, MiG-15bis, Yak-52, CA, C-101, Hawk Terrains I own: Syria, The Channel, SoH System (RIP my old PC): Dell XPS 15 9570 w/ Intel i7-8750H, NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti Max-Q, 16GB DDR4, 500GB Samsung PM871 SSD (upgraded with 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD) VKB Gunfighter Mk.II w. MCG Pro Dreams: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/mBG4dD Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftwin9s Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Which out of curiosity? Because personally, if it's compatible with our current Hornet, and the weapon doesn't come after the year our Hornet is supposed to represent, I don't see the issue. We are sold a mid-2000s hornet right? Yet we have SLAM which retired in 1999, and Walleye which retired in 1990s. Not to mention the AAMs, but I will ignore those. 476th vFG Public Discord| 476th vFG Website Link to post Share on other sites
randomTOTEN Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Kind of funny how users have been very vocal that "APKWS doesn't require any changes to the jet to work!" and yet in the first implementation video released they have a custom weapon name in the DSMS for the A-10. Seems that a lot of what people think is "strap on" really isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
QuiGon Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Kind of funny how users have been very vocal that "APKWS doesn't require any changes to the jet to work!" and yet in the first implementation video released they have a custom weapon name in the DSMS for the A-10. Seems that a lot of what people think is "strap on" really isn't. Indeed! Intel i7-4790K @ 4x4GHz + 16 GB DDR3 + 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 post Share on other sites
Northstar98 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) We are sold a mid-2000s hornet right? Yet we have SLAM which retired in 1999, and Walleye which retired in 1990s. Not to mention the AAMs, but I will ignore those. Thing is, are those weapons still physically compatible with our current Hornet? If yes, then IMO they can stay. If however they aren't compatible, then fair enough. Edited October 1, 2020 by Northstar98 Modules I own: F-14A/B, F/A-18C, Supercarrier, F-16CM, AJS-37, F-5E-3, MiG-21bis, Ka-50, A-10C (+ A-10C II), UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, P-47D, P-51D, FC3, MiG-15bis, Yak-52, CA, C-101, Hawk Terrains I own: Syria, The Channel, SoH System (RIP my old PC): Dell XPS 15 9570 w/ Intel i7-8750H, NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti Max-Q, 16GB DDR4, 500GB Samsung PM871 SSD (upgraded with 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD) VKB Gunfighter Mk.II w. MCG Pro Dreams: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/mBG4dD Link to post Share on other sites
Flagrum Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Kind of funny how users have been very vocal that "APKWS doesn't require any changes to the jet to work!" and yet in the first implementation video released they have a custom weapon name in the DSMS for the A-10. Seems that a lot of what people think is "strap on" really isn't. Yeah, a different name is a serious requirement which would make them, without it, totally inoperable. Probably the whole aircraft would blow up. Or maybe it is just to help the pilot to select the correct variant if also regular rockets were loaded? Or perhaps even to tell the SMS that auto lase is an option for this kind of weapon? There is still no technical necessity to have anything of that available on the aircraft, but of course it makes life easier. (btw, noticed how the RKT reticle is still the original one? The rest of the SMS and the aircraft still sees them as dumb rockets ...) Did you know? True Harrier fans contribute to the AV-8B Community Bugtracker! Link to post Share on other sites
naizarak Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Yeah, a different name is a serious requirement which would make them, without it, totally inoperable. Probably the whole aircraft would blow up. Or maybe it is just to help the pilot to select the correct variant if also regular rockets were loaded? Or perhaps even to tell the SMS that auto lase is an option for this kind of weapon? There is still no technical necessity to have anything of that available on the aircraft, but of course it makes life easier. (btw, noticed how the RKT reticle is still the original one? The rest of the SMS and the aircraft still sees them as dumb rockets ...) will be interesting to test this out once the module releases. load laser rockets then manually designate them as regular hydras through the dsms. if everything is simulated correctly they should still work Link to post Share on other sites
Eldur Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Kind of funny how users have been very vocal that "APKWS doesn't require any changes to the jet to work!" and yet in the first implementation video released they have a custom weapon name in the DSMS for the A-10. Seems that a lot of what people think is "strap on" really isn't. BAE Systems entered the chat and have . Then the DSMS for the A-10 is clearly wrong or, which is more likely, it is possible to put a different store type to the inventory on the DTS which makes sense if you might also carry unguided rockets at the same time so the DSMS doesn't pack them together. But it's not mandatory for the system to work at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Harker Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 BAE Systems entered the chat and have . Then the DSMS for the A-10 is clearly wrong or, which is more likely, it is possible to put a different store type to the inventory on the DTS which makes sense if you might also carry unguided rockets at the same time so the DSMS doesn't pack them together. But it's not mandatory for the system to work at all. Interesting video. Indeed, they seem to be completely plug-and-play. After watching that, I'm leaning towards your opinion, that a custom store name was added to the A-10C DSMS, so that the pilot can select the correct store. But as far as the aircraft is concerned, it's 100% the same store as a normal rocket pod. The vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord. Z370 Aorus Gaming 7, i7-8700K, 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra, 32GB DDR4, 960 Pro, 970 Evo Plus, WD Gold 6TB, Seasonic Prime Platinum F/A-18C, AV-8B, JF-17, A-10C (C II), M-2000C, F-16C, F-14, BS2, UH-1H, P-51D, Sptifire, FC3 Link to post Share on other sites
dorianR666 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 BAE Systems entered the chat and have . maybe they just meant no physical modification to the aircraft or launcher. :joystick: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X GPU: AMD RX 580 Link to post Share on other sites
MrReynolds Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Thankfully I used the SEARCH function before posting !!! :thumbup: Just one of the Interweb returns: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/usmc-ready-to-deploy-apkws-on-f-a-18-hornet/ That looks like a marine hornet to me. I'm a +1 on the "go on, let us have these toys to play with!" crowd. Other weapons and planes have dissimilar loadouts to the variant / year. Go on ED - you know it'll be 1 line of code and 30 seconds work ;););) Link to post Share on other sites
Fri13 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Kind of funny how users have been very vocal that "APKWS doesn't require any changes to the jet to work!" and yet in the first implementation video released they have a custom weapon name in the DSMS for the A-10. Seems that a lot of what people think is "strap on" really isn't. It doesn't. If you don't know, contact to BAE and ask about it.... i7-8700k, 32GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 2x 2080S SLI 8GB, Oculus Rift S. i7-8700k, 16GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 1080Ti 11GB, 27" 4K, 65" HDR 4K. Link to post Share on other sites
Fri13 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 maybe they just meant no physical modification to the aircraft or launcher. No software, no hardware modifications needed or required.... i7-8700k, 32GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 2x 2080S SLI 8GB, Oculus Rift S. i7-8700k, 16GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 1080Ti 11GB, 27" 4K, 65" HDR 4K. Link to post Share on other sites
Fri13 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I can think of a few other weapons that are [NOT CORRECT FOR YEAR] that we have in dcs anyway. Exactly. And yet we have a Hornets flying in missions that are from future, or are from the history, against enemies that are not anymore in service or use on year Hornet is claimed to model.... Solution is simple. You add all the weapons to DCS. You stamp them with the fiscal year they were in service for filtering. And you add weapons to all modules that are technically capable use them. You make default official weapons loadouts as what has been used by the country for the task. And then if players do not use the year/country filter, they get access to all weapons and can make a custom loadouts with them. Nothing unrealistic is happening more than already now, and actually be more realistic than now argument "this module models year 2005 only". i7-8700k, 32GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 2x 2080S SLI 8GB, Oculus Rift S. i7-8700k, 16GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 1080Ti 11GB, 27" 4K, 65" HDR 4K. Link to post Share on other sites
amalahama Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Then the DSMS for the A-10 is clearly wrong or, which is more likely, it is possible to put a different store type to the inventory on the DTS which makes sense if you might also carry unguided rockets at the same time so the DSMS doesn't pack them together. But it's not mandatory for the system to work at all. I think this is basically correct, although APKWS has some sort of MIL-STD connector that may be used to change laser codes on the fly, for what it would require some sort of minor SW upgrade in the a/c. I guess this operational delta has been given to the Charlies, albeit not being strictly neccesary Link to post Share on other sites
Ramsay Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) I think this is basically correct, although APKWS has some sort of MIL-STD connector that may be used to change laser codes on the fly, for what it would require some sort of minor SW upgrade in the a/c. AFAIK the laser code is set using dials on the side of the WGU-59/B body before it is loaded into the launcher. It may be desirable to upgrade the system software as the WGU-59/B guidance unit adds 9lb (4.1 kg) to the missile's weight i.e. the missile may have a slightly different flight profile than standard and the SMS will need the weight to calculate weight & balance, etc. Edited September 28, 2020 by Ramsay i9 9900K @4.7GHz, 32GB DDR4, RTX2070 Super 8GB, 1TB NVMe, 6+4TB HD, 1+1TB SSD, MSFFB2 joystick, X52 Pro Throttle, TIR5, Win 10 Pro x64, 1920X1080 Link to post Share on other sites
Andartu Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Exactly. And yet we have a Hornets flying in missions that are from future, or are from the history, against enemies that are not anymore in service or use on year Hornet is claimed to model.... Solution is simple. You add all the weapons to DCS. You stamp them with the fiscal year they were in service for filtering. And you add weapons to all modules that are technically capable use them. You make default official weapons loadouts as what has been used by the country for the task. And then if players do not use the year/country filter, they get access to all weapons and can make a custom loadouts with them. Nothing unrealistic is happening more than already now, and actually be more realistic than now argument "this module models year 2005 only". so much +1 for this Link to post Share on other sites
hotrod525 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Exactly. And yet we have a Hornets flying in missions that are from future, or are from the history, against enemies that are not anymore in service or use on year Hornet is claimed to model.... Solution is simple. You add all the weapons to DCS. You stamp them with the fiscal year they were in service for filtering. And you add weapons to all modules that are technically capable use them. You make default official weapons loadouts as what has been used by the country for the task. And then if players do not use the year/country filter, they get access to all weapons and can make a custom loadouts with them. Nothing unrealistic is happening more than already now, and actually be more realistic than now argument "this module models year 2005 only". +2 Link to post Share on other sites
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