hitman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I scanned the manual thoroughly, and it doesnt describe how to engage targets with guided munitions. With this in mind, the Shkval cannot track, lase, and ground stabilize in night ops...am I correct in this assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGordon Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think that is correct. Check this thread: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=33948&highlight=night [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilBivol-1 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 It can ground stabilize and lase just fine, since these are entirely "in-house" functions that do no rely on the external environment. It cannot auto-track, because that function requires visible contrast, which is absent at night. In other words, you can technically still employ guided missiles against targets you can see on the TVM by ground stabilizing the Shkval and manually adjusting the TD box as necessary while the missile is on the way. In reality however, this is probably not something a pilot would typically do. Without FLIR sensors, illumination flares and ungiuded rockets is probably the most realistic scenario. - EB [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Nothing is easy. Everything takes much longer. The Parable of Jane's A-10 Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonator Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 In Wags' Producer's Note #5 on "Sensor", he actually states that because the Ka50 has no FLIR, most of your fighting will be done "during the day". M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvyk Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 What are enemy capabilities at night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilBivol-1 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Night limitations are not yet modeled for any ground units. They are modeled for all aircraft. - EB [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Nothing is easy. Everything takes much longer. The Parable of Jane's A-10 Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolasindar Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 What are enemy capabilities at night? It depends on the enemy. M113 with M2, little. Bradley, a lot. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Cavallers del Cel - Comunintat Catalana de Simulació http://www.cavallersdelcel.cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvyk Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 The M1A2 and the M60 medium tank can engage targets at night as well. Come to think of it, most armored combat vehicles are equipped with IR and night vision optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepski Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 You can use the Ka-50 at night and kill targets with the Vikhr and cannon. 1. Use NVG. 2. Increase contrast on cockpit TV monitor. 3. Turn laser on. 4. Find target in Shkval. 5. place targeting box on target and ground stabilize(press lock once). 6. Fire Vikhr or cannon when in range. You will not get an auto track but the laser will still work for guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The proper way to fight at night with the Ka-50 is in the bunk in your dreams :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts