[LATER] Does the Hornet have the offset function in the nav system like the Harrier

[Fisherman82]

I have been waiting for quite long now for the offset function from a waypoint to be implemented, specialy in VR I have no chance of remembering the coordinates given by a JTAC but I think I could remember "ADDER 215 for 10" for example.

So I am quite supprised that this particular function has not been implemented yet since its essential for CAS in VR atleast and the Harrier had it from day one.

It would be a game changer for CAS to me atleast. And that leads me to thinking that that function is not implemented in the real aircraft?

 

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[Swift.]

The real AC should have it, its that O/S you see all over the place on the HSI. But ED are yet to implement it, along with MGRS which is also long awaited. Evidently further versions of cruise missiles are more desirable.

[sk000tch]

yep, though WIP, etc...

 

Navigation and pilot relief modes have not been fully implemented. But yes, it does, and for nav purposes coupled steering will flying the plane to an offset point, as well as regulator waypoints, tacans, and courselines to either. Once implemented the UFC should have an O/S option (it will say POS, ELEV, and O/S). Entering O/S data relative to a waypoint will create an offset aimpoint (OAP), which then can be sequenced or designated as TGT as with waypoint or markpoint.

 

Certain weapons can be programmed with offsets directly. JDAM and JSOW come to mind though I'm missing something. The exact programming method is different for PP and TOO, but Offset data can be entered relative to a reference point. Same basic idea, just more options. There is actually quite a bit of programming that can be done for jdam. You can, for example, enter a reference point (say friendly location), range and bearing of desired impact, terminal conditions (e.g. heading, angle and speed at impact), a release point (perhaps min safe distance from air defense), and if FD mode is used a desired even bank angle at release. Plane can use coupled relief mode here as well and fly itself there, though release requires pilot consent.

 

tl;dr yes, multiple ways