AI Huey deos not attack assigned targets

[FlyBaby]

Hi,

 

I set the AI Huey on a CAS task mission, either with enroute Engage Group (assigning convoy group name) or enroute engage vehicles in the advanced waypoint options.

 

I have also had several loadout options (side guns, front mini guns and rockets).

 

Despite the above, the AI Huey does not engage (or fire on) the convoy and simply flies around evading the convoy fire until it is ultimately shot down or disengages and flies away.

 

The convoy consist of transport trucks and BMPs.

[unipus]

Would love to see an answer to this as I've seen the same behavior in Hueys, Gazelles, and sometimes also fast movers with dumb weapons. It seems by default they are not interested in using their weapons!

[feefifofum]

You must change the REACTION TO THREAT setting. By default, this is set to ALLOW ABORT MISSION.

Changing to EVADE FIRE should produce a better result, though they will still abort attack runs if directly engaged. If you're looking for a "damn the torpedoes" approach, you can set it to NO REACTION.

[unipus]

Excellent, thanks. Only just discovered the whole Set Option section, which really feels like it ought to be a lot more prominent given how many critical options are in there! But now I know where to do tweak some very handy settings at least!