MFCD CAS Page?

[DZShizzam]

I've seen that a "CAS" page will eventually be implemented, but isn't available in early access.

 

Does anyone have any info on what this page will show/what it does?

 

I was thinking it might be a display for showing ground targets sent by JTAC, threats, etc?

 

Also, does the AV-8B N/A have datalink?

[gabuzomeu]

Hello

CAS page enables exchange and modifictaion to 9line briefs.

And to feed the 9line into the nav & targeting computer

There is therefore a data link described in the TAC manual :

1.17 AUTOMATIC TARGET HANDOFF

SYSTEM (ATHS)

1.17.1 Description. The automatic target

handoff system provides a digital communication

link between the forward air controller

(FAC), airborne observer (AO), or shipboard

system and the AV-8B with a high degree of

security, efficiency and speed. The system allows

for transmitting and receiving CAS briefs, AAW

briefs, free text, on station reports, clearance and

abort messages. The system is capable of communicating

with both Army and USAF FACs

and AOs as well as USMC FACs. Received data

is displayed in USMC format. The ATHS provides

the following advantages over conventional

methods:

· Reduces time in a hostile zone while entering

mission data into the navigation target

logic.

· Reduces voice transmissions which may

give opposing forces location information.

· Increases target data accuracy caused by

poor voice transmissions or interference.

· Allows the pilot to communicate with the

Army and the Air Force.

[comie1]

And to feed the 9line into the nav & targeting computer

 

Hmm I did not know this, thanks :thumbup:

[Rlaxoxo]

Makes sense, marines were always building everything around infantry everything else is suppose, makes sense that harrier will be CAS and JTAC friendly