correct as-is BAD Flir (AGM-65D)

[Topper81]

The FLIR of the AGM-65D is extremly bad compared to previous versions as I remember.

Even from a distance of just 3.4 miles it's hard to recognize targets.

 

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[Bunny Clark]

The new FLIR system is definitely still being worked on and refined, but overall it should look worse. The previous FLIR system was far too clear to be realistic.

[MARLAN_]

To be fair, as far as I know, metal (like vehicles) shouldn't be matching the terrain even if the vehicle is "cold", ambient temperature would heat up the metal faster than the earth, and vice versa when night falls, there would be a temporary transitionary period where the metal is the same temperature as the earth.

Currently in DCS, "cold" vehicles are nearly invisible to IR.

[falcon_120]

Just as reference, this in an old video showing a Flir maverick at 0.55

Another one in here

As it can be seen, identification of targets is nearly imposible due to bad resolution, however tanks does stand as bright spots against the ground. I find the current version of our IR maverick lacking in that regard, is really difficult to find bright spots to lock into. I agree past version had too good resoulition and now is more realistic though.

[Bunny Clark]

3 hours ago, MARLAN_ said:

To be fair, as far as I know, metal (like vehicles) shouldn't be matching the terrain even if the vehicle is "cold", ambient temperature would heat up the metal faster than the earth, and vice versa when night falls

That depends entirely on the terrain. In the desert, sun-baked sand and rocks will get just as hot as sun-baked metal. There's a reason the CCD seeker H and K Mavericks exist. 

[BIGNEWY]

Hi 

it is correct as is, but we do have some tweaks coming for some units. 

thanks

[Dragon1-1]

Mavs are not a good substitute for the TGP, although they can ID targets in a pinch. Even if you zoom in, the zoom isn't large. All you should be doing from the Mav display is lock targets.

[ebabil]

mavs are pretty useless after the last update. wheter correct as it is or not. even flir itself almost useless. there is no joy using this combo anymore.

[Dragon1-1]

It's not a magic enemy finder any more. In some lighting conditions, they still work great (unless the target is cold, of course). In others TV Mavs work better. The LMAV, despite not being fire and forget, is usually a superior choice to either.