reported F-18C WACQ Locks Target at 20nm or Greater Bug

[Teriander]

The F-18C has as radar bug that allows the AIM-9X and the WACQ radar mode to lock onto targets beyond 10nm.  Even beyond 20nm.  This should never happen.  I've provided video proof and a track file.  

 

This is easily reproduced by first selecting the AIM-120, switching to WACQ mode, then switching to the AIM-9X.  You can now lock onto targets beyond 20nm with the AIM-9X.  Why is this a concern?  First, searching for targets within 10nm is very common to have the 9X ready and WACQ mode, but can be distracting when you lock a target beyond 20nm.  Second, it can also be considered a cheat since the 9X will detect heat sources at 20+nm to spot targets while your radar is free to continue to scan in WACQ mode.  

 

This does not appear to be a known issue.  When I reported this on Discord, ED sent me a beginners guide to the F-18C radar...  

 

 

 

Video - 

 

 

F-18_WACQ_Locks20Miles_Away.trk

[BIGNEWY]

10 hours ago, Teriander said:

When I reported this on Discord, ED sent me a beginners guide to the F-18C radar...  

 

and then I said to report it here on the forum.

 

We will take a look. 

[BIGNEWY]

reported

 

the team will check it.

 

thanks