fixed AI plane crashes into ground when entering SAM detection range

[Qiou87]

I made a short track to show the problem, after I noticed it in a large mission.

You can see 3 plane types in my track: Mig21, Mig23 and Mig29. All are set to "CAP" mission.

- Mig21: when no option is set for "reaction to threats", the plane dives and crashes when entering the SAM detection range. If option "When missile fired" is set for "reaction to threats", the aircraft does not crash (the solo Mig21 has this option enabled)

- Mig23: same behavior as Mig21

- Mig29: continues with no reaction when entering SAM detection range (similar to Mig21 when set to "when missile fired")

 

In my opinion the default AI behavior for some AI planes like Mig21 and Mig23 when entering SAM threat range is probably wrong and the IA tries to hide from the SAM by going for the deck. There is also a wrong AI control of the plane, obviously, as it hits the ground before recovering. I tried to show this with 3 different AI aircraft to show the problem is not specific only to the Mig21 AI flight model, as the same happens with Mig23.

MiGs_suicidaire.trk

[Flappie]

Many thanks for the heads up, @Qiou87.

I've done a few more tests: all aircraft seem to be affected (tested with F1CE, F-4, F-5, F-15, F-16...). Modern aircraft are "luckier" because they are way more manœuvrable, which saves the pilot from a certain death.

Issue reported.

I can't reproduce this behavior in my own missions. I keep searching.

Edited August 28, 2022 by Flappie

[Flappie]

Hey @Qiou87, I cannot reproduce this issue in 2.8. Can you?

[Qiou87]

Indeed, seems to have been solved in 2.8.