Su-25T Editing the Shkval

[dresoccer4]

So, just for fun, I edited some of the missiles and bombs so that their range increased quite a bit. However i can't launch them without a shkval lock (they are way off target if i do launch override).

 

has anyone successfully modified the shkval so that it will lock onto your target from a longer range? the longest i've been able to get a lock is about 15km. Even that is less than the default KAB-500kr range.

 

Thanks :)

[Ultra]

I don't know how to edit the code, but I can give some basic tips. Did you try adjusting the target box of the Shkval? Also if that doesn't work you could just place the targeting box on the out-of-range target and override the Launch Authorization to launch without lock. I think if the weapon itself has the range capability it should still hit where you've pointed it even without actual lock (make sure you use the laser of course).

 

EDIT: sorry, somehow I didn't see you already said you tried the launch override. :doh:

 

Have you tried using the Low-Light Pod? The contrast may help with lock distance, and I assume you are using the zoom on the Shkval already.

Edited November 10, 2015 by Ultra

[dresoccer4]

I don't know how to edit the code, but I can give some basic tips. Did you try adjusting the target box of the Shkval? Also if that doesn't work you could just place the targeting box on the out-of-range target and override the Launch Authorization to launch without lock. I think if the weapon itself has the range capability it should still hit where you've pointed it even without actual lock (make sure you use the laser of course).

 

EDIT: sorry, somehow I didn't see you already said you tried the launch override. :doh:

 

Have you tried using the Low-Light Pod? The contrast may help with lock distance, and I assume you are using the zoom on the Shkval already.

 

 

yep i've tried the low light pod, but that didn't make a difference. how far have out have you gotten a lock?

 

and i agree, if the target is within weapon range but the shkval doesn't have a lock, you should be able to do a launch override and still hit your target. but i've noticed that doesn't seem to be the case. do you need laser for 500kr or 29t? also i am zoomed in, however the manual says there are TWO zooms, but i can only do 1.

[Ultra]

Your max distance sounds about right to me. If there is a second zoom, I never knew about it. The manual may be counting the initial state as a level of zoom since the camera starts out at greater than 1x magnification. I can't remember if the laser is needed for the TV guided munitions, but you should try using it when you launch from an extended distance without lock, since the laser gives range data to the airplane and possibly the TV guided munitions (I forget). So it may increase/correct the long range accuracy. If you give it a try, let me know if it works. :)