Viper Pop-Up Attack Planner/Calculator v1.5.0 by kikaku

[kikaku]

This is a software tool that helps to plan "Pop-Up" attacks in the F-16C that make use of the VRP/PUP/OA1/2 guiding symbology that is built in to the F-16. Parameters and initial calculations used in the software come from USAF F-16 flight manuals (cited in instruction manual). The following video is an example of an attack run planned using this software: Pop-up attack run example video(2:00 for symbology details) The software takes parameters entered by the User and calculates the angles, distances, and so forth of the desired attack run and exports a Kneeboard (or a set of Kneeboards sweeping a parameter). The exported kneeboard has a schematic of the attack run and detailed DED programming parameters to correctly generate the HUD/HMD symbology to guide the planned attack run.  Example of exported kneeboard in attached images.

I've also included a user manual (attached) with the software. It explains in detail the various segments and parameters of a pop-up attack run as well as instructions on how to use the software. In addition I have included some simple practice missions that one can use to get started with the software and attack planning.

Lastly, there is a fonts directory that contains the fonts used in the software. I will eventually figure out how to embed them in the software itself but at the moment the simplest solution is to add those two fonts on the user's computer. Detailed font installation instructions are also in the included manual.

This is a work in progress, I appreciate the feedback I've received and hope that any one using the software posts any errors they find or questions they have below.

CHANGELOG:
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 19 2022 ----- Fixed OA1/2 altitudes and distributed with Font Pack used in the software to solve misplaced spacings and so forth

To do:

Incorporate with DTC mod to automate entry

Clean up and publish mathematical derivations

Download Link:  Link [ED User Files]

 

kikaku'sViperAttackProfileCalculator_for_DCS-Manual.pdf

Edited September 20, 2022 by kikaku
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[Shrike88]

Excellent Work ! Thank for doing this. What a great and useful tool ! 

[IR.Clutch]

Brilliant software! Thanks a lot!

[kikaku]

you're most welcome let me know how it works out for you!

[IR.Clutch]

6 часов назад, kikaku сказал:

you're most welcome

Keep the community updated please, it would be very, very useful to include the import in the DTC tool. Keep up the great work!

[Harlikwin]

This looks sweet, thank you. 

[Kevstosmart]

This is awesome

[TEOMOOSE]

BEST!

[kikaku]

Sept 21 2022: Thanks for the responses -- Please let me know if the open beta update change to the OA1/2 heading affects the alignment of attack runs -- my assumption was that OA1/2 were magnetic headings but apparently they were not so I think my software takes this in to account already...

[Shrike88]

On 9/21/2022 at 3:17 PM, kikaku said:

Sept 21 2022: Thanks for the responses -- Please let me know if the open beta update change to the OA1/2 heading affects the alignment of attack runs -- my assumption was that OA1/2 were magnetic headings but apparently they were not so I think my software takes this in to account already...

Will Test, thanks 

[drsoran]

Hello @kikaku, many thanks for your work on this planning tool. I desperately looked for such a tool. Unfortunately I encounter some layout problems that some texts are overlapping with controls or the DED images are overlapping. I attached some screenshots. Could you give me a hint what could be wrong?

My desktop resolution is 5120x1440 with a 100% scaling. I use the 1.5 version.

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Got it, needed to install the fonts.

Edited November 2, 2022 by drsoran

[kikaku]

So this was a common problem and it has to do with me using some nonstandard fonts, specifically to match the look of the F-16 DED -- depending on the version that you are currently using I may have packaged the fonts in the zip file, if not attached below are the fonts that should fix all the scaling problems -- the easiest way to install them in windows is to download the fonts attached below and unzip them,  open the start menu -> gear icon/settings -> type "font settings" in the search bar and drag and drop the fonts from file explorer to the settings window and they will be automatically installed --

Pup-calc-fonts.zip

whoops, sent the response early --

let me know if the font installation works and thanks for using the software!

ah! you were even faster than me

[LieutenantFalcon]

Hey, are you planning to update this mod for the new maps? The new Kola map especially has a loooot of bridges that could use some Mk-84s, and this tool is great for planning that!

[void68]

Am 1.8.2024 um 11:14 schrieb LieutenantFalcon:

Hey, are you planning to update this mod for the new maps? The new Kola map especially has a loooot of bridges that could use some Mk-84s, and this tool is great for planning that!

... or perhaps let us dial in the VAR directly instead of choosing the right map? More work for us, less for you but freedom for all :).