DCS Combined ARMS Stryker Operator

[Callsign112]

Okay so I was close... it's RtShift + L to turn it on. But to be honest, I missed a lot more in this mode, then in the Target Lock mode. With target lock, at least you can see how you have to adjust your aim to correct for distance and speed. With tracking mode, I guess you just have to trust that it is calculating the correct lead. Unless I am doing something wrong, it was even hard to tell if it improved anything from just plain old using the gun sight without assistance. It did seem a little more accurate when targeting vehicles that were going away from me though.

 

 

[Kilo]

The lead function works a bit like the P-51 Mustang or the MiG-21 gyro gunsight, so you need to be very smooth with it. I'm not able to video it right now, but I found this Steel Beasts vid that demonstrates it:
 

 

[Wychmaster]

 

@Callsign112

The tracking mode needs a more or less constant turrent movement to work correctly. So you use it either with an axis controller like a joystick or use the turret axis mode (which i didn't know that it exists until I watched your video). In your video, the mouse movements in the tracking mode section are not smooth enough.

The lead will be calculated from laser distance and turret turn rate at the moment you press the fire button. With "normal" mouse movement, tracking mode is not really useful since you wont get a constant turret turn rate. On the other hand, with a joystick (turret axis mode should also work) it works perfectly. Apart from the random derivations it is really easy to hit distant moving targets. Keep the turret constantly turning so that the target stays under the reticle, lase, fire.

If you want a visual demonstration of why you can not use tracking mode efficiently with "normal" mouse movement, simply try it out without zoom and watch the barrel while turning the turret. Without an axis it jumps left and right to apply the "correct" lead. With an axis it stays more or less at the same spot.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Wychmaster

[Callsign112]

7 hours ago, Kilo said:

The lead function works a bit like the P-51 Mustang or the MiG-21 gyro gunsight, so you need to be very smooth with it. I'm not able to video it right now, but I found this Steel Beasts vid that demonstrates it:
 

 

 

5 hours ago, Wychmaster said:

 

@Callsign112

The tracking mode needs a more or less constant turrent movement to work correctly. So you use it either with an axis controller like a joystick or use the turret axis mode (which i didn't know that it exists until I watched your video). In your video, the mouse movements in the tracking mode section are not smooth enough.

The lead will be calculated from laser distance and turret turn rate at the moment you press the fire button. With "normal" mouse movement, tracking mode is not really useful since you wont get a constant turret turn rate. On the other hand, with a joystick (turret axis mode should also work) it works perfectly. Apart from the random derivations it is really easy to hit distant moving targets. Keep the turret constantly turning so that the target stays under the reticle, lase, fire.

If you want a visual demonstration of why you can not use tracking mode efficiently with "normal" mouse movement, simply try it out without zoom and watch the barrel while turning the turret. Without an axis it jumps left and right to apply the "correct" lead. With an axis it stays more or less at the same spot.

 

Thanks guys for the very complete explanation. That makes perfect sense. I will get back in later on to try it out.

[Wychmaster]

@Callsign112 Thanks again for showing me the turret track mode. Just drove around with a buddy in our shooting range. Now we reliably shoot down Mi-24 Hinds (if flying straight) at 4500 meters distance while cruising 30mph with HEAT... yes the ones that take forever to reach their target.  With sabots it's even easier to hit, but they just fly through the target without doing much damage. Time to teach some heli pilots why they shouldn't fly in the open  Happy hunting

Edited December 18, 2021 by Wychmaster

[Apocalypse31]

On 12/7/2021 at 10:11 PM, Callsign112 said:

Okay so I was close... it's RtShift + L to turn it on. But to be honest, I missed a lot more in this mode, then in the Target Lock mode. With target lock, at least you can see how you have to adjust your aim to correct for distance and speed. With tracking mode, I guess you just have to trust that it is calculating the correct lead. Unless I am doing something wrong, it was even hard to tell if it improved anything from just plain old using the gun sight without assistance. It did seem a little more accurate when targeting vehicles that were going away from me though.

 

 

You have to actually follow the vehicle.