F/A-18C Armament Thread

[CheckGear]

Wait for an official statement from ED regarding planned weapons and loadouts, there's no point in getting into a heated debate over something that hasnt been confirmed to be in or out.

 

I second that.

[SkateZilla]

<Lot 21 was a single Charlie and and 14 Delta's for the Legacy Group and LRIP-1 of the Super Bugs

[VincentLaw]

BRU-33/A does not deploy Guided Munitions. (GBU's included).

 

Dual Conventional Bombs and Rocket Pods are used on the BRU-33/A

Maybe the BRU-33A VER does not, but if the BRU-55 was not in service in 2005, then these must be BRU-33A/A CVERs carrying pairs of GBUs

 

http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=29487

http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=29488

http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=37183

 

I know these are Marine F/A-18Ds, but I'm just pointing out that maybe the BRU-55 is not required for GBUs after all. Vitormouraa's NAVAIR screenshot also demonstrates instructions for loading a GBU-12 on a BRU-33.

[Vitormouraa]

Thanks Vincent for the pics, I don't have any doubt that the BRU-33 can be used to carry and release LGBs (e.g GBU-12 and 16). But I am not sure about the JDAMs. I would like to know that as well. :)

[SkateZilla]

ok, from what I've understood:

 

Early LGB's (GBU-12's) can be deployed from BRU-33/A;

 

JSOW, JDAM, WCMD, Current Production GBU-12/16's Cannot Due to Introduction of GPS Guidance into the System which requires the BRU-55/A and the Data Bus.

 

GPS Enabled Versions are now labeled as GBU-48/49 Respectively.

 

However all Existing GBU-12/16's are being upgraded w/ GPS to GBU-48/49, Starting in 2005-2007+, for the All Weather Attack Capability.

 

Which is why there are USMC Photo's of GBU-16's on BRU-33/As Circa 2005 and Earlier,

 

Which is why USN was Not interested into Procuring BRU-55/A until Long after the initial 1st Block Production Runs. (2015-> Present).

 

So, We can go back and forth, as DCS Still has the Pre GPS GBU-12/16's as the GBU-12/16s in the Sim, So they could Load up dual GBU-12/16's on a BRU-33/A fine as those do not require the data bus.

 

But, Until E.D. Says anything, we are going back and forth on technicalities manifested by the Sim's Open Sandbox / Time frame Nature.

Edited November 2, 2017 by SkateZilla

[Gladman]

So it sounds like its a possible feature to be included or added at a later time given it meets the approximate timeframe of the 18 being modeled.

[mvsgas]

ok, from what I've understood:

 

Early LGB's (GBU-12's) can be deployed from BRU-33/A;

 

JSOW, JDAM, WCMD, Current Production GBU-12/16's Cannot Due to Introduction of GPS Guidance into the System which requires the BRU-55/A and the Data Bus.

 

GPS Enabled Versions are now labeled as GBU-48/49 Respectively.

 

However all Existing GBU-12/16's were upgraded w/ GPS to GBU-48/49 2005-2007+,

 

 

Which is why there are USMC Photo's of GBU-16's on BRU-33/As Circa 2005 and Earlier,

 

Which is why USN was Not interested into Procuring BRU-55/A until Long after the initial 1st Block Production Runs. (2015-> Present).

So since we do not have GBU-48/49 we are good, thanks.

[SkateZilla]

So since we do not have GBU-48/49 we are good, thanks.

 

We shall see, there's no telling what new weapons will be added or upgraded w/ the release of the hornet.

 

Bbut I hope we get the Dual GBU-12/16s regardless.

Edited November 2, 2017 by SkateZilla

[Vitormouraa]

There is no reason to not get the 12/16-BRU-33 combo Skate.

[ebabil]

is this HARM?

[razo+r]

is this HARM?

 

AIM-7

[Vitormouraa]

No, AIM-7s.

[Kapsu]

It's missing the launcher though. Or is it possible to carry them without one?

[Eddie]

Or is it possible to carry them without one?

 

No (square peg, round hole).

[Vitormouraa]

It is in fact missing the LAU-116 :D

[SkateZilla]

It is in fact missing the LAU-116 :D

 

LAU-115/C, Then there's also LAU-115C w/ DUAL LAU-127 RAIL for 2x AIM-120s. and LAU-115C w/ DUAL LAU-7 RAILS for AIM-9

 

LAU-116/A is the Fuselage Station Launcher Mechanism.

 

 

All 3 LAU-115C Variants are in DCSW Already...

Edited November 3, 2017 by SkateZilla

[Vitormouraa]

You are right, thanks, I looked it up way too fast :P

[Vitormouraa]

This time the F/A-18C is carrying the LAU-115! Nice!

 

[SDsc0rch]

did i miss something?

 

AIM-120 not included with f/a-18 early access because... ??

 

https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/posts/10159615567030341

 

is the "hornet amraam" going to be different than the "current amraam"?

 

is the DCS AMRAAM getting an update??

 

[Esac_mirmidon]

You are overlooking the answer.

 

Is simple. In the Early Access no 120´s. In future updates of the Hornet they will include the 120. The same 120 we already have in DCS. This doesnt mean ED is not working on improved missiles ( guidance, lofting, etc )

Edited November 4, 2017 by Esac_mirmidon

[HiJack]

did i miss something?

 

AIM-120 not included with f/a-18 early access because... ??

 

https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/posts/10159615567030341

 

is the "hornet amraam" going to be different than the "current amraam"?

 

is the DCS AMRAAM getting an update??

 

Probably working on weapon pages. Huge job :)

[SkateZilla]

Likely because the radar modes for the missile wont be in early access.

 

Or

 

AIM-120's like other missiles will be getting an overhaul.

[Beamscanner]

Or

 

AIM-120's like other missiles will be getting an overhaul.

 

Is it confirmed that some missiles are getting an overhaul?

[SkateZilla]

not confirmed.

[Buzzles]

Who cares about missiles?

 

The F/A-18 is just a fancy bomb truck

 

:P