Chain Home research

philstyle · January 31, 2020

Just seen some new screenies of the WiP channel map.

Thought I'd dump a link to this very large visible feature here, in case it gets over-looked:

xvii-Dietrich · January 31, 2020

Good call.

It might be useful if this was an asset, rather than "baked into the map". The reason for this is that it could then be used at Ventnor (Isle of Wight), etc. on the Normandy map. It would also mean that it could be left off for a post-war scenario.

Of course, this also depends a bit on the era of the Channel Map. At this stage it is not clear if it will be Battle of Britain era or post-Normandy. While this will have the most impact on the European side of the channel (in terms of the Atlantik Wall fortifications), it would also affect what was installed on the British coast.

BIGNEWY · January 31, 2020

Already in the planning stages for chain home.

Thanks for the nice picture! it is a modern day one with one of the taller towers missing.

Generally the setup was 4 metal tall towers (transmitters) and 4 wooden smaller towers (receivers).

If you have images or information about chain home please feel free to post it here.

thanks

Edited January 31, 2020 by BIGNEWY

Coxy_99 · January 31, 2020

Coxy_99 · January 31, 2020

I already contacted you BN

But also you have

Dover and Deal castle really good landmark points from above in the air.

Coxy_99 · January 31, 2020

Sound mirrors also

Coxy_99 · January 31, 2020

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Northstar98 · January 31, 2020

Hmm, it would seem a waste to include non-functional CH stations on the map, it would probably be better if these could be functional units or EWR assets to use in the mission editor, and then on the map include the locations ready for stations to be placed, or perhaps include a template for them so they can all be placed pretty quickly.

The same can be said for some of the best looking RADAR assets in DCS - the P-37, PRV-11 and DRL-7 - always present at airfields on the Caucasus map by default, but entirely non-functional despite being animated. It would be a shame IMO if CH is implemented in the same way...

Anyway here's a resource I found, it's got a fair bit on some modern and Cold War systems suitable for DCS too

Edited June 13, 2020 by Northstar98