How to use "RTB on out of ammo" advanced waypoint option?

[Hoggorm]

Hello,

 

I have three scenarios. How do I set them up?

 

1 - An aircraft with AA (AIM9), AG (Mk82) and guns. I'd like this to RTB only when AG bombs have been dropped.

 

2 - An aircraft with AA (AIM9), Anti radar missile (ALARM) and guns, I'd like this aircraft to RTB only if all ALARMS have been fired

 

3 - An aircraft with AA and guns. This aircraft I'd like to RTB only if all missiles AND guns have been depleted.

 

Hope you can help me with this

[Hoggorm]

Edit - I would prefer if the AI follow their route, but at least not RTB unless the rules stated above.

[Exorcet]

When I last used it, it was pretty straightforward. Just enable the option at the first waypoint and select the weapon type.

 

Just one thing to note, the AI will RTB the instant that they run out of ammo, which is a problem for weapons that require guidance from the launching plane:

 

 

[Hoggorm]

10 hours ago, Exorcet said:

When I last used it, it was pretty straightforward. Just enable the option at the first waypoint and select the weapon type.

 

But I do not understand what the options give me. How does "No Weapon" differ from "All", or "-Bombs"?

[Exorcet]

5 hours ago, Hoggorm said:

But I do not understand what the options give me. How does "No Weapon" differ from "All", or "-Bombs"?

"No Weapon" means don't RTB.

 

Any other options means the AI will RTB as soon as it runs out of the selection. So "All" will RTB when there are no weapons at all left. "Bombs" will RTB when there are no bombs left on the plane.

[Hoggorm]

Thank you Exorcet,

 

What is the default setting? When will an AI aircraft divert if I do not add this specific waypoint action at all?

[Exorcet]

The default is "No Weapon" I believe, the AI does not check weapons to determine RTB. It should be easy to test though.

[Hoggorm]

Thank you again Exorcet