Getting AI to attack ships or static unit ships with bombs

[Ghostrider142]

As part of my Falklands missions I need planes to come in low and drop bombs on escort and supply ships stationary in a harbor. The replication of Exocet missiles at sea is not a problem, but the dropping of bombs on ships or static object ships has so far been impossible.

 

Here is what I've tried so far:

 

All units are 'Excellent'

Target A: CG-60 Normandy (Set to Weapons hold)

Target B: Static Object Supply Ship

Weather: Clear

 

Attacker: C-101CC and F-5E3 and AJS37

Task: Anti-ship

Advanced task: Search then Engage Unit OR Search then Engage Unit OR Attack Unit OR Attack Group OR Anti-Ship

Weapon: 2x Mk-82 OR 4x Mk-82 OR 8x M71

Other instructions: Ignore Threat

Weapon Use: Auto OR Bombs

Target A

Result: Ignores target

 

Attacker: Mirage 2000 OR C-101CC

Task: CAS

Advanced task: Search then Engage Group (Static Object)

Weapon: 2x OR 6x Mk-82

Other instructions: Ignore Threat

Weapon Use: Auto OR Bombs

Target B

Result: Ignores target

 

Attacker: Mirage 2000 OR C-101CC

Task: CAS

Advanced task: Search then Engage in Zone

Weapon: 2x OR 6x Mk-82

Other instructions: Ignore Threat

Weapon Use: Auto OR Bombs

Target A or B

Result: Ignores target

 

Attacker: Mirage 2000

Task: Ground Attack

Advanced task: Attack Map Object

Weapon: 6x Mk-82

Other instructions: Ignore Threat

Weapon Use: Auto OR Bombs

Target B

Result: Ignores target

 

 

So in short, I cannot get any aircraft to attack a ship or static object at sea without using anti-ship missiles. I've even set them to use cannons on some of these tests, they won't. I have no problems getting aircraft to attack static objects on land however. Surely this is a bug or I have missed something, but what? :book:

[SUNTSAG]

I have managed to set it up to work. Please see attached mission made in 1.57 OB. Cheers. :thumbup:

[Ghostrider142]

Downloading now, thank you!

[Ghostrider142]

The one thing I didn't try is the only thing that works: Bombing

 

I'm happy it can be made to work, but all of those methods I tried should work no?.

 

Thanks Suntsag.

[feefifofum]

Sure seems like it should, but that's the ME for.you. :lol:

 

"Bombing" tasking didn't occur to me, good call SUNTSAG.

[SUNTSAG]

You're welcome Ghostrider142.

 

I have been mission building for a very long time now and as feefifofum eluded to, the ME is a very fickle beast at the best of times. I have often found the least complicated method is the preferred first port of call.

 

Having said that some workarounds you have to employ to get things to function correctly can be extremely convolute:thumbup:

[Ghostrider142]

As a followup I have found that I have to use these bombing planes as singles; groups are too fickle and unreliable. It's not a problem other than taking a much longer time to build a 12 jet attack wave.

 

I love your BFVG mods btw, I've been using them for some time now.

[SUNTSAG]

Thanks for the feedback on the mods Ghostrider142 we appreciate it :thumbup: