I can't figure this out.

[bratwurst]

I watched the weapons training mission twice and searched the manual but can't find any clear steps regarding proper target designation.

 

I do the following:

 

1. master arm

2. selecting outward station

3. laser standby

4. helmet sight system

5. holding (O) looking at target

6. fine adjusting the target box

 

Now what?

 

Holding (O) once more will only mess up the aim due to head movement. Holding "Fire/Enter" doesn't do anything :helpsmilie:

[Jeevz]

You only need to hold O if you want the Shkval designator to move with the HMS. You have to release O to ground stabilize the Shkval. Then you slew (;,./ keys) it over the target adjust gates and lock the target with Enter.

 

Alternatively you can look where you want the Shkval to go and just tap O to ground stabilize the Shkval where the HMS is.

[LIONPRIDE]

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I have to agree, the training monologue didn't keep up with the visual representation. It takes a lot of trial and error to get things to work properly for me. Perhaps someone could upload a little better video for our viewing pleasure. "Shkval for Dummies" ... :D

 

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[bratwurst]

You only need to hold O if you want the Shkval designator to move with the HMS. You have to release O to ground stabilize the Shkval. Then you slew (;,./ keys) it over the target adjust gates and lock the target with Enter.

 

Alternatively you can look where you want the Shkval to go and just tap O to ground stabilize the Shkval where the HMS is.

 

Very odd indeed, because this is exactly what I am doing. I have no problems taking out targets with the Cannon from 1000 meters away, but I can't fire a single Shkval. I have yet to fire a single rocket even :doh:

 

I do select the outward station but the weapons still won't respond. Something is bound to be missing or maybe there is a bug?

[Dachs]

Did you deselect the cannon? If not, the weapon release trigger is not active.

And you need to hold down weapon release for aprox. a second or so.

[bratwurst]

Did you deselect the cannon? If not, the weapon release trigger is not active.

And you need to hold down weapon release for aprox. a second or so.

 

That would be pressing © a second time? At least the cannon won't fire if I do. And by weapon release you mean "Fire" (Enter)? I can keep it pressed for minutes without anything happening.

[Jeevz]

Enter is lock target. Weapon release is right alt + Space

[Guest Greg_O_Fly]

This here might help you.

 

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2626185/STICKY_Tutorial_How_to_take_of.html#Post2626185

 

I guess you need to check for this part:

 

***Move cyclic so that the target LOS circle on the HUD is INSIDE the Vikhr launch circle.***

 

I hope that helps.

[bratwurst]

Enter is lock target. Weapon release is right alt + Space

 

Oh crap that explains it! Here I was pressing "lock target" all day :smartass:

 

Back to mission editing it is then :D Many thanks!