DrDetroit Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, So when I'm doing BVR training with a single mission I setup, my wing is always able to to ping the bandits far more quickly and farther out than I can. It's a mission I setup, with two SU-27s (my wing and I), two F-15s (OpFor), two Mig-21s (OpFor Migs) and two SU-30s (ally flight). The initial spread is about 180km, and seems my wing is able to get a fix on bandits anywhere from 80-100k out. Seems I'm only able to get a picture from my radar (on the HUD) when I'm within 20-30 miles max, and switching radar sub-modes from time to time, slewing the radar on the x, y, and z plane looking for the targets I can clearly see on my MFD, which is the data link of targets from my wing. Is this typical or am I missing something with the radar submods? Thanks guys! DrDetroit Edited October 19, 2015 by DrDetroit
lokodehortaleza Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 You need to set PRF for expected target aspect. High PRF if the bandits are coming head on, Medium for targets trying to run away or perpendicular to you, Interleaved for unknown aspect or medium/close range. You also need to set the expected target range and elevation correctly. If unknown, i usually set range to 50 and start scanning, your RWR should tell you if the target is above you or below. But anyway, the AI is cheating. In the Su-33 campaign, the F-14s shoot phoenixes at you from 100+ kms away, no launch warning in the RWR, but your wingmen immediately detect the launch and warn you. The enemy will also detect you and any missiles you launch immediately (even IR guided shots from below), and shoot you almost instantly as soon as you're within range.
DrDetroit Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 Ok thanks - good to know. My wing is very helpful with my SA when we're BVR. Hope ED revises the AI and ATC in 2.0 - which I think I've read is on this list of updates.
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