Search the Community

Hi everyone, I'm sure most people are aware that an S-200/SA-5 SAM system (more specifically the S-200M Vega-M [SA-5B Gammon]) has been in development by ED for quite some time now, and has been teased numerous times in various teaser videos and screenshots, and for a long time some components of it were present in the modelviewer (such as the missile and various elements thereof, I believe the launcher too). However, what we haven't seen is an appropriate search/acquisition radar for the system yet, only the launcher (5P72), FCR (5N62 [Square Pair]) and missile (V-880/5V28). There are 2 types of radars (and their accompanying height-finders) that are best suited for this system, and I will detail them below: The most common search/acquisition radar associated with the SA-5 is the 5N84A (P-14F) Oborona-14 [Tall King-C], which is an improved, transportable version of the P-14 radar (though takes over a day to set-up). This radar is a very large, VHF, 2D radar, with a maximum instrumented range of 600km. 5N84A: Note the OdAZ-828 derived operator/electronics cabin, and an NRZ-14 IFF interrogator (using the Kremniy-2 (Silicon-2) IFF system). 5N84A specifications: As mentioned, this radar is only 2D capable so once again, it is paired up with a separate height-finding radar; typically a PRV-13 [Odd Pair] or a PRV-17 [Odd Group] (not sure which is more common at SA-5 sites, though the former WARPAC SA-5 site shown below uses a PRV-17). PRV-13: PRV-17: PRV-13 and PRV-17 specifications: For IFF systems, it seems that the Kremny-2 was used, followed by the Parol system. The above image and this image (on the right) show the 5N84A with what I think is an NRZ-12 NRZ-14 [Score Board (?)] interrogation antenna [EDIT: whereas this image shows a variant of the Parol system (likely an NRZ-2P/73E6)]. According to this, the Parol variant used with the 5N84A radar is the NRZ-2P (73E6) Parol-4. Here's a 1L22-1 Parol-4 at a former Czechoslovak S-200VE/SA-5B site near Dobříš in Czechia (see below), it's located on one of the elevated concrete platforms (so-called "Bridges") for the 5N62V FCRs. For more information about these IFF systems, this seems to be a pretty decent resource. I imagine a typical 5N84A + PRV-13 site looks something like this (this looks to be an EW station, presumably serving as part of an IADS/GCI station): Note the various operator and electronics cabins, as well as what are possibly separate IFF systems, I think there's also a P-18 'Terek' [Spoon Rest D] in the background, behind the PRV-13). I've also seen the P-35M/P-37 Saturn [Bar Lock-A/Bar Lock-B] mentioned too, though when looking at real world SA-5 sites (i.e battery level radars), I've only ever seen the 5N84A + PRV-17/-13 combination. My hunch is that these radars are found in more of an IADS set-up where you might have the P-35M/-37 stationed at remote EWR sites, that are networked as part of an IADS, with the S-200 integrated within. I'll include it here however to be on the safe side (it is a fairly common REDFOR/WARPAC radar), though when dealing with remote EWR sites several radars are candidates. This is a transportable, VHF, 2D radar, with a distictive antenna setup and integrated IFF, with a maximum instrumented range of approximately 460km (250 nmi). Full specifications (that I've found) in the spoiler below. P-37: P-37 specifications: As previously mentioned this radar is again 2D only, so it is paired up with a separate height-finding radar; AFAIK this is a typically a PRV-11 [Side Net], though I have also seen it paired with a PRV-16 [Thin Skin B] again, specifications down below. PRV-11: PRV-16: PRV-11 and PRV-16 specifications: Here's a site showing a P-35/P-35M/P-37 and a PRV-16: Now both the P-37 and PRV-11 should be familiar, as we actually have both of them in DCS, it's just they're completely non-functional (though are animated) eye-candy, that spawn automatically at most airfields in the Caucasus map, with no control over placement or presence in the ME (at the moment though, the P-37 is always mounted on a grass mound, personally, the mound (or an updated version of it) should be a static object). EDIT: At this former Czechoslovak S-200VE/SA-5b site (Dobříš), a 5N84AE (export 5N85A) and a PRV-17 is present (see here (or here for a translated version), for an amazing description of the site, with plenty of photographs and reference material). EDIT 2: ED have now clarified that they're doing a Syrian SA-5 (which is an S-200VE 'Vega-E' [SA-5b Gammon] - which is an export version of the M), which is the same as used in the above former Czechoslovak SA-5 shown above, the vast majority of these also have a P-14 and an appropriate height-finder radar located either on site, or a short distance away. The only site I've found that doesn't is colocated with a Russian S-400 site, presumably piggy backing off of its radars (such as the 96L6E2), though there is a height-finder present (EDIT: this site historically had a 5N84AE present). See this post for links to satellite images of the Syrian SA-5 sites that I've found.

Does anyone know where the files are for radar performance? I have the CJS Super Hornet Mod, and in the .lua file for it, there is a line that reads: ' RADAR = "AN/APG-73" ' I believe this means the .lua finds this radar file to use in the super hornet. Where is the AN/APG-73 file located?

I was trying to edit the RCS of the F-15C, but I was unable to find the F-15C.lua file. This is if it does exist. Is there an F-15C.lua file? If so, where is it? If not, what file has the RCS?

So, I recently downloaded the CJS Superbug Super Hornet Mod. I know this mod runs off the existing F/A-18C files, so it shares the same characteristics. This should mean it shares the same RCS, turn rates, turn radius, acceleration, top speed, and radar strength. How can I change the RCS? Because the Super Hornet has increased radar stealth characteristics. Also, if I can increase radar strength as well that’d be wonderful. I’ve never done modding, and I’ve never messed with the game files before, so any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!

I have spent a multitude of hours researching how I can try to edit the avionics and flight model of the CJS Super Hornet. Alas, I have had little to no success. I’m at a loss right now, and I would really appreciate some help. I know little to nothing about coding or computers, so this is all very confusing to me. From all my research, I found that the player flight model for the hornet (also used by the CJS Super Hornet) is a professional flight model. This PFM is a .DLL file and is encrypted. I heard the avionics are also encrypted (probably also in a DLL file [i never found it so I wouldn’t know]). Can someone help? I got DCS for my 15th birthday in July, and I found the Super Hornet a while ago. I just really want to make the flight model more like a Super Hornet. If someone knows how to edit these DLL files(idk if that’s legal. Is it?) please teach me. Or maybe if someone knows how, you could edit it for me I suppose? Maybe a developer could help me, someone with knowledge and authorization? Please, I just really want this. I know the Hornet and Super Hornet are really similar, but I love the little details. I love small changes that make each aircraft different, even if it’s two variants of the same aircraft. I love dogfighting, and I’ve heard of the AoA and slow speed performance of the Super Hornet being even better than the Legacy Hornet. I’d love to experience that. I don’t intend to sell or pirate the DLL files or anything. I know they took years of research and development, and I deeply revere that dedication. I would never steal that work. I’m not trying to pay anyone for this, and I don’t expect someone to help. I’m not entitled to help. However, I just wanted to reach out and see if I can find the right person who wants to help me. All I want is to fly the Super Hornet with my little brother and my friend. Please help, I’m out of ideas. Also, if anyone does help, here are the changes I would love to see: Decreased RCS to around 0.1-0.5 m2 (I think it’s in the .lua but I’ll put it in just to be safe) Increased radar detection range. (The AN/APG-73 did 60nm, but the AN/APG-79 does 80nm; I can detect a plane sooner than Legacy Hornet can) More consistent Radar STT lock (DCS Legacy Hornet loses STT lock a lot; appears to almost be intermittent at times) Increased thrust (to emulate increased subsonic acceleration) Better AoA performance (Legacy Hornet flew at max 35o AoA; Super Hornet allegedly has higher max AoA; 20% better seems like a good estimate) Increased lift (Better slow speed characteristics; more control at low speeds; 20% better seems good) Increased pitch rate (Nose pitches up or down quicker and with more control; maybe 7o faster) Increased survivable G load (requires higher G-force to break wings off airframe) (If I over-explained, I’m sorry. I just don’t know if I used the right aviation terms and want to make sure I’m understood properly)