nickos86 Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Hi, Following WAGS post - does anyone knows why the GBU32 is different from the 31/38 and expected only next year? Is it only a 3d model? This GBU in particular got different features? Thanks.
Harker Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 It's the 1,000 lbs JDAM version, a Mk-83 bomb fitted with the INS/GPS kit. I don't know anything particular about it, but I think it has the same fucntionality as the 38/31. My guess is that it's taking a bit longer because the weapon doesn't exist in DCS yet, whereas the 31/38 already did. The vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord. F/A-18C, F-15E, AV-8B, F-16C, JF-17, A-10C/CII, M-2000C, F-14, AH-64D, BS2, UH-1H, P-51D, Sptifire, FC3 - i9-13900K, 64GB @6400MHz RAM, 4090 Strix OC, Samsung 990 Pro
Cunctator Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Sometime ago a RAZBAM representative said in the Harrier forum that ED is still waiting for some data to correctly model the GBU-32. The AV-8B needs this weapons too, even more so because it can't carry 2000 pound class weapons.
nickos86 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Posted April 23, 2020 It's the 1,000 lbs JDAM version, a Mk-83 bomb fitted with the INS/GPS kit. I don't know anything particular about it, but I think it has the same fucntionality as the 38/31. My guess is that it's taking a bit longer because the weapon doesn't exist in DCS yet, whereas the 31/38 already did. We got the MK83. It's should be pretty much the identical lift/drag constants. The FM/autopilot of the 31/38/whatever jdam - should be the same. Honestly, I see no particular point in having this weapon. In the game you don't really care about collateral damage or cost. If you need more bombs - take the 38, if you need a big punch - take the 31. While that would be cool that the weapon exist in the game for the sake of realism - I see no actual good use for it... Correct me if i'm wrong.
AvroLanc Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 It's the 1,000 lbs JDAM version, a Mk-83 bomb fitted with the INS/GPS kit. I don't know anything particular about it, but I think it has the same fucntionality as the 38/31. My guess is that it's taking a bit longer because the weapon doesn't exist in DCS yet, whereas the 31/38 already did. Also a bit surprised it hasn’t come yet. There’s a 3D model of it already done. See model viewer. I would have thought the guidance FM/autopilot would be the same as GBU38/31, just tweaked a little for a 1000lb bomb lift/drag. Maybe it’s a small item to negotiate over for EA in 2020. No great step up in capability, but a further step towards completeness and immersion. Which is important. Plus they look better double racked on a BRU-55 compared to -38’s.
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