Ryanwtod Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 Quick question with weapons that require a datalink pod. I use the Liberation dynamic campaign a lot. Normally when outfitting either AI or player flights with Walleyes or SLAMs I'll usually put 2 of the weapons on the outboard pylons. I try to carry 2 extra AMRAAMs hoping between the standoff weapons and the extra pair of missiles that they don't need an escort. Is it better to run the fuel tank and a double rail launcher for the AMRAAMs on the inner pylons with the data link center line, or should I run the double rail launcher and the data link on the inboard pylons and leave the fuel tank centerline? Also is there a huge advantage or reason to take a TGP?
Bearfoot Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) For me (and RL might vary), I like the double ugly because: It keeps the left inboard station clear or at least not having a huge fuel tank your view if you have the ATFLIR or some other TGP loaded. It frees up one "smart" (not sure of the correct word) pylon (center pylon can only take dumb bombs, I think, while wing pylons support the full range of ordnance). So you end up with 3 pylons to take the special toys, while a tank on either wing only leaves 2. If I am doing anything on the ground I typically take the ATFLIR, unless it is a totally pre-planned JDAM strike. For a general A2G loadout, I typically carry: Left wing: sidewinder Left outboard: weapon 1 Left inboard: optional weapon 2 (or datalink) Left cheek: ATFLIR Center: fuel Right cheek: AIM-120 Right inboard: fuel Right outboard: weapon 3 Right wing: sidewinder Where: If I am carrying Walleyes: I usually have a Walleye on station 2 and the datalink on station 3. This balances the fuel. Typically Station 8 (and 3, if not occupied by the datalink) is empty or has double rack of AIM-120's if I'm self escorting (or do not trust the AI escort ), or maybe a HARM or something (a little bit game-y maybe ... but hey, it is a game!). For A2A or CAP, I don't typically do the double ugly,I take 6 AMRAAMs (two doubled racked on each wing + 2 on the cheeks), an either 1, 2, or sometimes even 3 (!!! I get thirsty! don't shame me !!!) bags. All the above is within the context of the game. For real life loadouts, you need to speak to someone who knows what they are actually talking about! Edited June 12, 2021 by Bearfoot
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