Mission 9. strugling with the JSOW coordinates

[pixie]

Hi there, 

I'm not completely sure of what I should do with the JSOW in this mission. I have four of them, are they all necessary ?

It seems WP 4 is way off the plane I need to target. So is my poor attempt at a bombardment.

What should I do exactly ? I suppose I need to use the FLIR pod to pinpoint precisely my target. But then what ? Are the GPS coordinates automaticaly "uploaded" to the JSOW, so I just need to launch them within parameters ? Do I need to modify the coordinates in the mission page, or maybe there is a way to slave the JSOW to the pod. Not too sure about "WPDSGN", is it waypoint designate or weapon designate ?

A few cues would be welcome !

Thank for the help

 

 

 

[Badger633]

1 hour ago, pixie said:

Hi there, 

I'm not completely sure of what I should do with the JSOW in this mission. I have four of them, are they all necessary ?

It seems WP 4 is way off the plane I need to target. So is my poor attempt at a bombardment.

What should I do exactly ? I suppose I need to use the FLIR pod to pinpoint precisely my target. But then what ? Are the GPS coordinates automaticaly "uploaded" to the JSOW, so I just need to launch them within parameters ? Do I need to modify the coordinates in the mission page, or maybe there is a way to slave the JSOW to the pod. Not too sure about "WPDSGN", is it waypoint designate or weapon designate ?

A few cues would be welcome !

Thank for the help

 

 

 

Hi

Have you read the mission brief? This should answer a lot of your questions. It also explains the things you will need to know to complete the mission.

You need to use way point 4 and waypoint designate it  as a target. Your TPOD will then lock to this point. You then have to take out the four aircraft to the right of this and will have to search to find them but not too far. Also you will not see anything with your pod until you get close enough so don’t go moving it from way point 4 until you can see what your doing.

Yes you will need to use all four JSOW. Make sure you know how to use them. If you set them all to TOO before hand this will make selection designation and firing a lot smoother.

Make sure you go through the briefs for all the missions. They are not too long but essential.

Hope this helps

Badger633

 

 

 

[pixie]

Thank you Badger, so far this is what I have figured out. And yes I have read the mission brief toroughly. I really happen to enjoy reading the brief on pdf format before launching the sim. It adds so much to the immersion. My issue is probably a lack of knowledge or practice in the JSOW department.

What I don't know : Do I need to update the coordinates of the JSOW once the TGP is spot on the mig ? 

[Badger633]

4 hours ago, pixie said:

Thank you Badger, so far this is what I have figured out. And yes I have read the mission brief toroughly. I really happen to enjoy reading the brief on pdf format before launching the sim. It adds so much to the immersion. My issue is probably a lack of knowledge or practice in the JSOW department.

What I don't know : Do I need to update the coordinates of the JSOW once the TGP is spot on the mig ? 

Hi

1.0 Make sure you have set all four JSOW up for TOO before your run in.

2.0 Select waypoint 4 and use waypoint designate to make it a target.

3.0 Select TGP, it will lock to WP4. 

4.0 Wait until visual with WP4 then and only then search for migs. Your 4 Migs will be to the right. The ones to the left will be taken out by your wingman.

5.0 Place TGP over first Mig. Designate as target. Fire weapon. Then move to next Mig   Designate target. Fire weapon and so on. You do not have to enter coordinates all JSOWs are targeted using the TGP.

6.0 Do not stray into kill zone, immediate mission fail.

Hope this helps

Badger633
 

 

[pixie]

Again, thank you very much for your help Badger.

I wasn't too sure about point 5.0, it also turns out I forgot to fuze my JSOW. Soooo unfortunate.

This was a fantastic mission. The kind you remember with fond memories. Sunrise over Iran while climbing angels 30 is unforgettable. Especially after low insertion in enemy territory under NVG.  It's so immersive in VR, it's almost like I was there for real. I'm looking forward to flying the next mission, hoping the sequel for this campaign is well under way. TBH I'm hooked since Serpent's Head 1.

It's no surprise, but great job Badger !

[Badger633]

39 minutes ago, pixie said:

Again, thank you very much for your help Badger.

I wasn't too sure about point 5.0, it also turns out I forgot to fuze my JSOW. Soooo unfortunate.

This was a fantastic mission. The kind you remember with fond memories. Sunrise over Iran while climbing angels 30 is unforgettable. Especially after low insertion in enemy territory under NVG.  It's so immersive in VR, it's almost like I was there for real. I'm looking forward to flying the next mission, hoping the sequel for this campaign is well under way. TBH I'm hooked since Serpent's Head 1.

It's no surprise, but great job Badger !

Thanks for the kind words. Glad your enjoying the campaign. My main goal is always to create immersive missions with a on going plot. I always use VR for its immersive qualities.

To be honest not started the next one yet. Still thinking of ideas at the moment. 

But will be doing another campaign for sure.

Badger633

Edited October 25, 2021 by Badger633