TWS Performance/Tactics

[Opalias]

Lately I have started to see a lot more random looking tack files on the HSD, often targets blink in and out on the scope, which is somewhat expected, but I've noticed a lot of very fast targets that will splinter off of the actual target. It seems like there has been a drop in the TWS's ability to maintain the track file. I've noticed that I am losing track of contacts at 40-60nm, high-co-altitude, and high closing range rate. Are there tactics to help keep my AIM-54 from going stupid at these ranges due to briefly losing the track file?

 

 

I wouldn't have expected the radar to struggle so much at 20-30k feet. I would try looking more up, but the elevation is still a little bugged for jester. Any help would be appreciated.

[backspace340]

Those very fast targets splintering off the actual target are probably missiles.

[Opalias]

It is not missiles. Its possible it's countermeasures + a confused radar.

I also thought it might be ECM, but I've seen it on non ECM equipped aircraft.

Edited June 12, 2019 by Opalias

[key_stroked]

I've seen the same thing, and can also confirm they're not missiles.

[stuart666]

Ive always found it this way. The fast targets described ive always noted using TWS as a pilot. I reckon you are right, I think thats target jamming, in the not particularly great way that DCS models it. Ive my doubts whether a Mig23 jamming suite would be anything like as effective as that.

 

 

Not much Heatblur could do about it I daresay.

[Sandman1330]

I find it extremely hard to use phoenixes in TWS mode for this very reason. They almost always miss because the track file gets momentarily lost while they are in flight.

 

I am hoping TWS Auto, when implemented, may help...