No rocket single fire with Update 6?

[BlueAngel]

For those that don't know what I'm talking about, Mr. Wagner did clearly state that the Rocket single fire mode would be available "in the next update" for the Hornet. The option would show up in the Mission Editor as described in this video.

 

 

What did I miss since I don't have that "Additional Properties" tab?

[claw]

Neither do I.

Adjustable burst hight of CBU's is implemented though.

[Nick_17]

There are other things missing too, like the overwing vapours and the new VFA-122 Skin.

I guess those things just need some more time. Remember, everything is subject to change.

 

Hey everyone,

 

In addition to the nice update this week, the team is working furiously on many other items to get the Hornet foundation solid by the end of the month. Here are some items already resolved internally that will be pushed soon to an update:

 

1- Unable to select AG weapons after first selecting AIM-7.

2- Canister munitions (MK-20 and CBU-99) are now much more accurate. Note that you’ll need to set the MFUZ to VT. You can then set a Height Of Burst (HOB) using the HT function on the SMS page.

3- Overwing vaps have been added, but need to be tuned!

4- Time to lock for the ACM modes is much faster now.

5- You can now disconnect from the shuttle.

6- Adjusted flaps control bindings for TM HOTAS as a special item.

7- Support for export of DDIs.

8- Course offset distance is now displayed above the CRS value on the HSI.

9- New VFA-122 skin.

10- RWR threat ring logic changed, critical threat inside ring.

11- AC buses now isolated when when engine started without parking brake set.

12- No more uncommanded STT switches between targets.

13- STT lock is retained during hard maneuvers.

14- Option for rocket pod settings in ME for Ripple or Single.

 

LOTS of other work going on with the radar, EW system, and other items.

Thanks

 

( Hornet Mini Updates routhly 2 weeks ago )

Edited July 4, 2018 by Nick_17

[BlueAngel]

I wonder if there's multiple versions of the Hornet under development and they need to compile them into one public release. If that's the case, then Mr. Wagner will have a different version from us all.

 

I remembered this was evident when we all reported the hot rearm not working for ground weapons and Mr. Wags said it worked fine on his side.

 

After some years working on beta testing and debugging in other simulators, I must say this isn't good practice. It's always advisable to work with one single developer build in any stage.

[pimp]

I was really looking forward to using the rockets again. Haven’t used them since day 1 because of the all or nothing system.

[schurem]

For the small ones (FFAR or hydra) firing the entire pod in one go is OK. For Zuni rockets its feels like a waste to fire them all at once.

 

Perhaps they were a tad too accurate, but in my Harrier I could plink APC's with them like a boss, allowing me to take out a whole freaking company singlehandedly.

[SkateZilla]

There are other things missing too, like the overwing vapours and the new VFA-122 Skin.

I guess those things just need some more time. Remember, everything is subject to change.

 

 

 

( Hornet Mini Updates routhly 2 weeks ago )

 

 

 

Here are some items already resolved internally that will be pushed soon to an update:

 

Does not Mean

IN THE NEXT UPDATE

Edited July 4, 2018 by SkateZilla

[BlueAngel]

I don't understand why it releases salvo in the first place by default. Is it mimicking real life?

All other modules fire singles by default.

[gekoiq]

I don't understand why it releases salvo in the first place by default. Is it mimicking real life?

All other modules fire singles by default.

 

Yes, mimicking real life, current modules aircraft have unrealistic behavior. Currently in the Hornet we are limited to the "all" setting on the pods, in real life, the setting can be changed on the pod and cannot be changed in the cockpit. Setting on the pod is single/ripple/all (depending on the type of rocket).

 

In the cockpit the hornet and other aircraft can be set to fire one pod at a time (ie: if pod is set to single, you release a single rocket from one pod) or all pods at a time (ie: if pod is set to single, you release a single rocket each from all pods, if 4 pods on the aircraft you release 4 rockets).

[BlueAngel]

SkateZilla

 

ED needs to elect a Community Manager just to relay this stuff to the community.

 

The phrasing here is different, but Mr. Wagner clearly stated this would be featured in the "next update" (watch the video and read the updates on Facebook).

 

Quoting the text on Facebook posted on June 30th:

In the next update

for our Hornet, we are making some changes to rockets and cluster bombs:

 

1- Rockets pods can now be set to Single (S) release setting in the Mission Editor, (...)

 

I don't mind the waiting. I understand these things take time. But I really wanted to have realistic expectations. That's all. I won't be bothered if there's no new paint job or rocket option today. Just don't raise expectations. That's all.

[BlueAngel]

Yes, mimicking real life, current modules aircraft have unrealistic behavior. Currently in the Hornet we are limited to the "all" setting on the pods, in real life, the setting can be changed on the pod and cannot be changed in the cockpit. Setting on the pod is single/ripple/all (depending on the type of rocket).

 

In the cockpit the hornet and other aircraft can be set to fire one pod at a time (ie: if pod is set to single, you release a single rocket from one pod) or all pods at a time (ie: if pod is set to single, you release a single rocket each from all pods, if 4 pods on the aircraft you release 4 rockets).

 

Thanks for clarifying.

What I meant was if the pilot goes flying into the battlefield blowing all his 19 rocket pods on one pass of if the standard procedure was single fire.

[gekoiq]

Thanks for clarifying.

What I meant was if the pilot goes flying into the battlefield blowing all his 19 rocket pods on one pass of if the standard procedure was single fire.

 

Depends, smoke rockets will often be set to single fire for marking targets. And attack helos will often have them on single or ripple 2/3 as they are closer to the ground and can be a little more accurate with them.

 

Fast jets will often use salvo as rockets are used as area suppression weapons, they are simply not accurate enough to hit individual units on the ground when fired singularly.

[SonofEil]

Neither do I.

Adjustable burst hight of CBU's is implemented though.

 

Burst height is "implemented" in the sense that they only added a clickable option on the payload screen. It's certainly not determining the actual burst height of the munition. From some general testing, whether 300ft or 3000ft is selected the munition will release its payload at roughly 1500ft AGL.

[Eldur]

Does not Mean

 

It would be more suitable to say "Sorry, the features didn't make it just yet" instead of trying to tell us we did read Wags wrong where he cleary said they would come. No problem waiting another week or two though and there's lots of other stuff to try out now