Community A-4E-C v2.3 (May 2025)

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

1 hour ago, anlq said:

Can anyone test the Gunpod to see if it is working ? I can't get it works right now. I followed the correct order as instructed. Thanks. 

Thanks for the video idea, will check and report back

Initial report: for gunpods, they all work, same as the onboard one.

 

Edited July 7, 2024 by VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Video on how to select, arm both gunpods and onboard guns, with "live firing" demo:

 

Edited July 7, 2024 by VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants

[anlq]

On 7/7/2024 at 11:53 PM, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

Video on how to select, arm both gunpods and onboard guns, with "live firing" demo:

 

 

Thank you for the answer, somehow I got it working on and off. I don't know what is wrong, sometimes it works, sometimes don't. I turned on Pylons first, then Gunpod 1-2-3, then Charge, finally Master arm on. Is this not the right procedure ? 

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

It was on and off for me too, but the video I posted should be one of the correct sequences.

[Alpenwolf]

Thanks for the great mod!

I'm having a problem with it in multiplayer missions where players can't spawn because it says that the flight is on delay. The A-4 units are added just like every other aerial units accessible to players, so what could be causing that?

[DD_Crash]

Has the Comms menu stopped working? Just getting back into DCS and I use Viacom. I cant get the comms menu.

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

I manage to modify the Mk-77 Mod1 bomb, when coupled with the Napalm Effect mod, to show something like a napalm bomb

The Napalm Effect mod:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3340469/

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

There are some who dislike the above video, I understand and I wish to hear from those who have this opinion and have a polite and constructive talk how I can improve. And once again, all the credits of the mods go to their respective creators.

Here is the mod of Mk.77 Mod1
 

mk77mod1 =
{
    category          = CAT_BOMBS,
    name              = "MK77mod1-WPN",
    model             = "A4E_Mk77mod1",
    user_name         = _("Mk-77 mod 1"),
    displayName = _("Mk-77 mod 1 - 500lb Fire Bomb LD"),
    wsTypeOfWeapon  = {wsType_Weapon, wsType_Bomb, wsType_Bomb_Fire, WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER},
    scheme            = "bomb-common",
    class_name        = "wAmmunition",
    type              = 0,
    mass              = 230,
    hMin              = 10,
    hMax              = 12000.0,
    Cx                = 0.0030,
    VyHold            = -100.0,
    Ag                = -1.23,

    puff = {
        show_puff = true,
    },
    fm = {
            mass            = 230,
            caliber         = 0.2730000,
            cx_coeff        = {1.000000, 0.320000, 0.710000, 0.150000, 1.280000},
            cx_factor       = 3,
            L               = 1.05,
            I               = 33.282267,
            Ma              = -0.1,--2.746331,
            Mw              = 0.1,--2.146083,
            wind_time       = 1000.000000,
            wind_sigma      = 80.000000,
    },
    control =
    {
        check_obj_delay = 0.0,
        default_delay        = 0.0,
        default_open_height = 33,
    },
    warhead          = simple_warhead(220),-- 220 kg of fuel
    shape_table_data =
    {
        {
            file     = "A4E_Mk77mod1",
            index    = WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER,
        },
    },
    targeting_data =
    {
      char_time = 20.32
    },
}
declare_weapon(mk77mod1)

As for the Napalm Effect mod part, I would like to pass on to the mod's creator, but I have some ideas how to integrate it to A-4E-C:

BTW, if somebody would make weapon mod for F-4E which incorporates napalm, it would be great!

Edited September 12, 2024 by VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

MK.77 Mod0 now works by converting them into a "regular bomb":
 

mk77mod0 =
{
    category          = CAT_BOMBS,
    name              = "MK77mod0-WPN",
    model             = "A4E_Mk77mod0",
    user_name         = _("Mk-77 mod 0"),
    displayName = _("Mk-77 mod 0 - 750lb Fire Bomb LD"),
    wsTypeOfWeapon  = {wsType_Weapon, wsType_Bomb, wsType_Bomb_Fire, WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER},
    scheme            = "bomb-common",
    class_name        = "wAmmunition",
    type              = 0,
    mass              = 340,
    hMin              = 10,
    hMax              = 12000.0,
    Cx                = 0.0030,
    VyHold            = -100.0,
    Ag                = -1.23,

    puff = {
        show_puff = true,
    },
    fm = {
            mass            = 340,
            caliber         = 0.2730000,
            cx_coeff        = {1.000000, 0.320000, 0.710000, 0.150000, 1.280000},
            cx_factor       = 3,
            L               = 1.05,
            I               = 33.282267,
            Ma              = -0.1,--2.746331,
            Mw              = 0.1,--2.146083,
            wind_time       = 1000.000000,
            wind_sigma      = 80.000000,
    },
    control =
    {
        check_obj_delay = 0.0,
        default_delay        = 0.0,
        default_open_height = 33,
    },
    warhead          = simple_warhead(300),-- 300 kg of fuel
    shape_table_data =
    {
        {
            file     = "A4E_Mk77mod0",
            index    = WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER,
        },
    },
    targeting_data =
    {
      char_time = 20.32
    },
}
declare_weapon(mk77mod0)

 

[buur]

@VR Flight Guy in PJ Pantshow to install? Or where copy and past?

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

4 hours ago, buur said:

@VR Flight Guy in PJ Pantshow to install? Or where copy and past?

Replace the corresponding lines found in file "A4E_Weapons.lua" under "\Saved Games\DCS\Mods\aircraft\A-4E-C\Weapons". This would convert the original from a "cluster" into a "Mk-82"-like bomb.

Edited September 13, 2024 by VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants

[edakridge]

Has anyone done a "DCSFlightPanels" profile for the Scooter yet? I hate duplicating work. LOL

[MAXsenna]

On 8/23/2024 at 2:06 PM, DD_Crash said:

Has the Comms menu stopped working? Just getting back into DCS and I use Viacom. I cant get the comms menu.

If this is still an issue for you. The new Launcher forced Easy Comms. Could that be it? 

[GrEaSeLiTeNiN]

Hi guys, I have been learning the A-4E. Really nice mod! I have some questions though:

1. What does the AoA Compensation Switch do exactly?
2. I noticed the kneeboard manual says to have the switch ON in all radar modes except for A/G mode. Why is that?

Update:
From NATOPS manual - "A guarded angle-of-attack switch of the two-position toggle type enables the pilot to remove the angle-of-attack compensation if the airflow sensor becomes inoperative. When the switch is in the OFF position, the zero reference line of antenna elevation is the armament datum line rather than the flight path." My understanding is that the AoA compensation switch is turned OFF in A/G radar mode for ground target ranging purposes. It's otherwise kept ON in SRCH and TC modes so that zero antenna elevation corresponds to the flight path which is right for terrain mapping/avoidance purposes.  

Edited October 8, 2024 by GrEaSeLiTeNiN

[Devil 505]

Does anyone know if this is still being worked on/updated or do the devs consider it a completed mod? Either way, absolutely love it. Towards the end of my Vietnam video below, I was flying support while my buddy was down low in the Cayuse popping smoke on targets in the jungle for me.  Had a blast. 

 

[galagamo]

Par excelance 

[Devil 505]

I was hoping to see if there any future plans for the mod or if she is feature complete.  Anyone know?

[greyseal494]

I used to have the A-4 and fly it but now I can't get it to appear. What happened? The folder is in my mods-aircraft file but it wont work in instant action or in the mission editor...

[Dauntless]

If you have it in the main game folder you will get what you have. I belongs in the saved games folder! 

[greyseal494]

so this is no good?

[Dauntless]

2 minutes ago, greyseal494 said:

so this is no good?

That's good, You got it right.

That's right where it needs to be!! 

Edited October 18, 2024 by Dauntless

[greyseal494]

well thanks but I can't get it to go

[GrEaSeLiTeNiN]

Just a wild guess - did you click the watch icon below in the mission editor? (It limits what you can fly based on historical accuracy.)

[greyseal494]

I'll check that but I had a mission already made up which I was unable to make work with the A-4. But I'll try anything.

[MAXsenna]

6 hours ago, greyseal494 said:

well thanks but I can't get it to go

You used to have it? Check the module manager in the game, and check if it's disabled. That setting won't reset even if you did remove it from your files. Post your DCS.log from Saved Games if that was not the issue. 

Cheers!