Question about "Attack map Object" trigger

[dooom]

Heya,

 

I have been toying with the "attack map object" enroute task in the ME lately to experiment with bomber escort missions. In my test missions, i am noticing some odd behaviour that i am hoping someone can shed some light upon.

 

Currently, i have a simple mission whereupon a B52 is on ingress at 6500 alt and has a single waypoint #1. At waypoint #1 i have an advanced trigger to "attack map object" and I designate a cluster of Oil storage tanks at Novorossiysk Harbour. No specific attack heading is designated.

 

The B52 heads toward waypoint 1 from a bearing of 080 at 270kts.

 

Now here is the strange part:

 

Once the B52 hits waypoint #1 it does not fly straight over the target and drop but enters into a right hand orbit for one rotation. When it has finished the rotation, it levels out, opens the bomb bay and drops its payload while flying straight.

 

Any idea how to fix this? I would like the bombers to fly straight to their target after the advanced waypoint is triggered and not waste time over target in a circular pattern.

 

Thanks for the :helpsmilie:

[Fishbreath]

Where is waypoint 1 in relation to the target? Have you considered moving WP1 well before the target, so that it hits the waypoint, then has time to line up on target before dropping?

[dooom]

yeah - maybe its too close… its about 5-7 nm out bearing 080…. let me try a test mission with a longer run in and I'll report back.

[Grimes]

It is best to place bombing related waypoints a fair distance from the target as the AI have a minimum distance required to line up and bomb it. By placing it further away chances are the AI will run straight in on the target.

[Wrecking Crew]

dooom --

At an early waypoint add the Advanced Waypoint Action to Set Option --> Reaction To Threat --> No Action.

 

WC