investigating JSOW speed loss on tandem launch

[_SteelFalcon_]

As mentioned here: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/299572-jsow-sms-cntl-page-does-not-open/?do=findComment&comment=4956795

 

The CNTL page isn't functioning, but the double launch parallel or in trail work and 2 weapons are being deployed.

however, during testing, i found some inconsistent behavior with the JSOW. as one can see in the track, sometimes one JSOW of the first pair (very rarely also both weapons) that is being dropped (no matter if in trail or parallel impact selected) will slow down significantly and at times (especially seen in track JSOW4) not even reach the target.

see tracks + tacviews attached.

so in short: deploying the weapon is not the issue, but weapon behavior is not very consistent when using pair releases.

i have not tested single release here, so i don't know if that happens there too at times.

not to speak of the rather underwhelming effect on target upon impact, but that's another issue with cluster bombs that aren't SFWs it seems.

JSOW4.acmi JSOW3.acmi JSOW2.acmi JSOW.acmi JSOW.trk JSOW2.trk JSOW3.trk JSOW4.trk

[Koozie]

There is a CB bug report on this as well. This has alot more detail then mine. lol

 

[BIGNEWY]

Internally I am seeing better results, please wait for the next patch and retest. 

As for the damage it is correct, it has been extensively tested by the team and adjusted. 

[_SteelFalcon_]

16 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

Internally I am seeing better results, please wait for the next patch and retest. 

As for the damage it is correct, it has been extensively tested by the team and adjusted. 

I just tested it again on the new OB and it still seems to happen.

Tandem launch, parallel impact, first pair 1 weapon didn't reach the target at all

Tacview and track attached

Tacview-20220429-064725-DCS-MG.zip.acmi JSOW_retest.trk