MIDS / Link-16

[backspace340]

I was ecstatic to see that the data link functionality is now a 'Priority' for development as I think it's going to be a big game-changer for the Hornet (and DCS in general). However, something piqued my interest in the list of priority features that Wags announced:

 

MIDS / Link-16 for SA page, HUD, A/A radar, and JHMCS

 

I'm pretty sure I understand how MIDS / Link-16 helps/functions on the SA page and A/A radar - it gives you trackfiles/airborne targets identified and transmitted from outside your plane (i.e. spotted by an E-2 or the Stennis etc) as well as wingmen's positions etc. However, I've got absolutely no clue how it would help/function on the HUD or JHMCS - does anyone know?

[Eaglewings]

+1

Interested to know too.

[FistofZen]

3d view of the targets around you?

[Manuel_108]

Probably some sort of datalinked TGT cue in the HUD/JHMCS, similar to the waypoint designate symbol that we can display on the HUD for A/G, for example.

[Beamscanner]

Data link'd tracks can go into SA page, HUD, A/A radar, JHMCS and also the Az/El page. Be it friend or foe.

 

And yes that means you can look around in 3D space for friends, foes, tankers, AWACS, etc.

[backspace340]

And yes that means you can look around in 3D space for friends, foes, tankers, AWACS, etc.

 

That is awesome, and exactly what I was hoping for - you wouldn't happen to have any videos/pictures that show how that works would you?

 

That'll be such a benefit - I'm guessing it'll basically be like having labels turned on and as a VR user with not perfect eyesight that sounds amazing.

[*Rage*]

That does sound quite incredible. That's the sort of thing id expect to see in an F35.

[M1Combat]

While that's awesome and I can't wait...

 

 

The F35 is much more advanced :).