Mk 46 torpedo - incorrect geometry

[Northstar98]

Hi everyone,

 

Another very minor issue with the South Atlantic assets - the Mk 46 torpedo has a few errors with it's 3D model compared to the real thing.

 

Firstly, the nose is the wrong shape - the real thing is much more rounded, the one in DCS is almost completely flat:

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Unfortunately this is the best drawing of one I can find:

 

Secondly, there's the propellor, the rearmost one is significantly smaller than the one in front of it, which doesn't seem to be accurate (EDIT in some images the rear most propeller is slightly smaller, but not to the extent as the model in DCS):

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These are both fairly minor issues but at the same time they shouldn't be too difficult to fix (though the nose might have to be retextured, though the thing is only 2 colours).

The other thing is that most weapons in DCS (including the Sea Cat and Sea Dart) have animated control surfaces, the Mk 46 doesn't (all 4 fins on the rear are supposed to be all-moving, not sure what the range is, but I'd say 30-45° is probably about right.

 

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Just as an FYI, the Mk 46 variant accurate for the Condell-class and several RN assets (including helicopters and several ships) is the Mk 46 Mod 2, though right now the only thing that affects right now is top speed - which should be 45 knots for the Mk 46 Mod 2.

Edited April 16, 2023 by Northstar98