Flagrum Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 For conventional LGBs, the laser code is set mechanically on the ground directly at the guidance kit. The setting of the code in the A-10C SMS is only meant to be "informational" for the system - it would in reality not change the code of the bomb itself. But for practical reasons, in DCS it actually does change the code the bomb will look for. But how about the GBU-54 LJDAM? As it is also a JDAM and as such it already has a data connection to the aircraft to receive the target coordinates. But will that also allow it to change the laser code electronically "on the fly" (literally)? I.e. will changing the code in the SMS actually change the code of the bomb in RL? Or is that, too, just a "gamification" like it is done for the conventional LGBs? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Great question! I'm curious as well 1 Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Yeah, great question! Since the GBU-54 can only be mounted on the 1760 smart stations, the jet can certainly "talk" to the bomb, so it would be possible/plausible. I, too, have been wondering if the jet tells the bomb its code, or if it's still a bunch of flathead screws that need to be set on the ground. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foka Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I searched for numerous GBU-54 photos and couldn't find the dial for laser setting as in GBU-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar98 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) There are 4 windows (?) on the bottom of the seeker on the model of the GBU-54, could that have something to do with it? Edited July 28, 2021 by Northstar98 Modules I own: F-14A/B, Mi-24P, AV-8B N/A, AJS 37, F-5E-3, MiG-21bis, F-16CM, F/A-18C, Supercarrier, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, Mirage 2000C, FC3, MiG-15bis, Ka-50, A-10C (+ A-10C II), P-47D, P-51D, C-101, Yak-52, WWII Assets, CA, NS430, Hawk. Terrains I own: South Atlantic, Syria, The Channel, SoH/PG, Marianas. System: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX, AMD Ryzen 5 7600, Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 32 GB, Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB (DCS dedicated) & 2 TB NVMe SSDs, Corsair RM850X 850 W, NZXT H7 Flow, MSI G274CV. Peripherals: VKB Gunfighter Mk.II w. MCG Pro, MFG Crosswind V3 Graphite, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hrmm ... what are those three pins at the top of the seeker, labeled 1 - 2 - 3? Some sort of rotary dials? But there are now windows to display the actual value that you have "dialled in"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Flagrum said: Hrmm ... what are those three pins at the top of the seeker, labeled 1 - 2 - 3? Some sort of rotary dials? Good question. In both pictures (more easily visible in the bottom picture), there appear to be "noses" on the rear end of the forward guidance kit assembly that are also labeled 1, 2 and 3. Maybe some kind of helper to align different parts of the guidance kit assembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naizarak Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 isn't it configured electronically like the laser mav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Snoopy Posted July 28, 2021 Solution Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Deleted to not break rules. Edited August 14, 2021 by Snoopy 4 7 v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website | v303rd Fighter Group Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thanks, Snoopy! 32 minutes ago, Snoopy said: Depending on aircraft software laser codes can be changed from what is set on the bomb physically to another code. For example you can change the code via the UFC in an F-15E and the software talks to the bomb and updates accordingly. Well, I guess that makes a lot of sense - so you can configure the weapon on ground and basically any aircraft capable of dropping MK-82s can employ it. And on the other hand, a more modern platform, can used it in a more flexible way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu23 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) The laser code can be set in DSMS in the air and that will be programmed into the DSU-38 laser section. Habu Edited August 15, 2021 by Habu23 1 3 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Habu23 said: The laser code can be set in DSMS in the air and that will be programmed into the DSU-33 laser section. Habu Oh sweet, thanks Force! Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) On 7/29/2021 at 9:59 PM, Habu23 said: The laser code can be set in DSMS in the air and that will be programmed into the DSU-33 laser section. Habu Deleted to not break rules. Edited August 14, 2021 by Snoopy 1 v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website | v303rd Fighter Group Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdevil Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 i have always had to set the codes for both bombs via the UFC. of course it has to match the designator. like what @Habu23 said. chuck's guide will help. AKA_SilverDevil AKA Forums My YouTube “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” — Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 16 hours ago, silverdevil said: i have always had to set the codes for both bombs via the UFC. of course it has to match the designator. like what @Habu23 said. chuck's guide will help. The OP was talking about real life. IRL you can't change the codes for the GBU-12 and GBU-10 from the cockpit. 2 Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdevil Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 9 hours ago, QuiGon said: The OP was talking about real life. IRL you can't change the codes for the GBU-12 and GBU-10 from the cockpit. lol, der. my bad AKA_SilverDevil AKA Forums My YouTube “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” — Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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