Military Assets for DCS by Currenthill

[HighMaintenanceB]

7 hours ago, currenthill said:

Arleigh Burke Flight III / Ticonderoga CMP (USA) version 2.3.0 released!
Changelog Version 2.3.0

• Added air target capability for Mark 45 Mod 4 127 mm naval gun
• Added pennant number liveries (thanks @HighMaintenanceB)
• Added tags
• Fixed Arleigh Burke AN/SPY-6 ECM burn through range
• Fixed Ticonderoga AN/SPY-1 ECM burn through range

 

Pleased to have the opportunity to bring you guys liveries.  Sure, it's just me being Paint.net to put in words and letters on a DDS but I'm glad to be of help nevertheless 

[currenthill]

1 hour ago, AvgeekJoe said:

@currenthill, free preemptive feedback for you...

 

If/when you share kindly your AI Fulcrum, 

a) Paintkit please

b) Please explain how to program deploying the TALDs and JDAM-ERs in your readme.  For starters.  I wouldn't know but can guess how to deploy the TALDs.

a) As I said in the thread, both the Su-24M and the MiG-29 will be using EDs models, since they're good enough.

b) Sure, I'll try to remember that, but it's pretty easy. MALDs are deployed as guided munitions, they will fly at medium altitude to the coordinate you point them to, and they are configured to be recognized as bomber sized objects and will therefore be a prioritized threat for SAMs. The JDAMs are also guided, so you need to point out each target beforehand. 

1 hour ago, EvilDuckDad said:

Will you be updating your other AA mods to include the "proximity" fuze effect???  Very cool addition to an already great mod.

Yep, first out are the rest of the naval artillery guns. 

48 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

Pleased to have the opportunity to bring you guys liveries.  Sure, it's just me being Paint.net to put in words and letters on a DDS but I'm glad to be of help nevertheless 

Thanks again for the help, much appreciated!

[AvgeekJoe]

Perfect @currenthill many thanks!

[EA-18G_BlockII]

@currenthill for add-on AI planes, do you consider F-35 family  ?

[pepin1234]

9 hours ago, currenthill said:

 

 

it's Impossible replicate that Video IRL. Remember S-350 have a range of more that 100km and JDAM bombs must be release with enough altitude and way deep in the Dangerous zone of the S-350, such will make Mig-29 easy target before even reach the altitude and speed to release them.

About the behave of S-350. I mentioned before but I assumed it is a core limitation. Right now, the S-350 use the smaller/shorter range missiles only when the long-range missiles get over, that's wrong. The shorter-range missiles should be launch when the inbound weapon get in the closer range permitted for the use of such missiles, even when the longer-range missiles is still facing targets at longer range. So, S-350 should have two difference rules that trigger the permitted distance to be launched. 1- for longer range missiles from medium range and beyond and a second rule to the shorter-range missiles from closer to medium range. 

The only way I have in mind to face that problem is dividing the shorter and the longer-range missiles in different independed SAMs groups in the same defended zone. but then we will overuse radars sensors. I'm not sure whether you can create this independed rules to launch two kinds of missiles in a same SAM group for a ground SAM group, because the only units that behave so in DCS are ships. Can you, do it for grounded SAMs as Ships do?  

Otherwise, we should remove the shorter-range missiles launchers and add more longer-range missiles in a same group and replace the shorter-range missiles by multiple Tor units such will do the job as intended a single unit of S-350 IRL.

[pepin1234]

also, the shorter-range missile of S-350 should have the same or more ability like Tor do against little targets, as the S-350 is intended to make the same role as a Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 do all together. So little bombs should be targeting by S-350 using the short-range missiles as well.

[currenthill]

1 hour ago, pepin1234 said:

it's Impossible replicate that Video IRL. Remember S-350 have a range of more that 100km and JDAM bombs must be release with enough altitude and way deep in the Dangerous zone of the S-350, such will make Mig-29 easy target before even reach the altitude and speed to release them.

About the behave of S-350. I mentioned before but I assumed it is a core limitation. Right now, the S-350 use the smaller/shorter range missiles only when the long-range missiles get over, that's wrong. The shorter-range missiles should be launch when the inbound weapon get in the closer range permitted for the use of such missiles, even when the longer-range missiles is still facing targets at longer range. So, S-350 should have two difference rules that trigger the permitted distance to be launched. 1- for longer range missiles from medium range and beyond and a second rule to the shorter-range missiles from closer to medium range. 

The only way I have in mind to face that problem is dividing the shorter and the longer-range missiles in different independed SAMs groups in the same defended zone. but then we will overuse radars sensors. I'm not sure whether you can create this independed rules to launch two kinds of missiles in a same SAM group for a ground SAM group, because the only units that behave so in DCS are ships. Can you, do it for grounded SAMs as Ships do?  

Otherwise, we should remove the shorter-range missiles launchers and add more longer-range missiles in a same group and replace the shorter-range missiles by multiple Tor units such will do the job as intended a single unit of S-350 IRL.

That was the whole point of the video. But it's hard to get everything to fit in the short video.

This was the mission in the video:

• Four MiG-29MU2 launched 32 ADM-160B MALD outside of the 9M96D range. The MALD has a range of about 500 miles. 
• As soon as the MALDs came into S-350 range it detected the MALDs as bombers and launched all its long range 9M96D missiles, taking out a lot of them.
• When the MALDs had soaked up all the long range S-350 missiles the second MiG-29MU2 four-ship equipped with JDAM-ER started to approach the S-350 site.
• They launched their JDAM-ERs at maximum range of about 40 nm, which is way too far away to be touched by the 9M100 (or the 57E6).
• When the JDAMs get into 57E6 and 9M100 range the Pantsirs and S-350 started taking them out, which they did a very excellent job at, but the amount of JDAMs caused saturation, followed by leakage.

 

1 hour ago, pepin1234 said:

also, the shorter-range missile of S-350 should have the same or more ability like Tor do against little targets, as the S-350 is intended to make the same role as a Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 do all together. So little bombs should be targeting by S-350 using the short-range missiles as well.

I don't get what you're asking? The 9M100 did in fact target the JDAMs. But all the 9M96D were used against the MALDs, which is very accurate as they send out a fake radar signature. In this case they masquerade as bomber sized targets. Who would want to be the commander making the decision not to fire the long range missiles against these?  

Edited August 10, 2023 by currenthill

[RaptorFighter]

Supplement option to Swedish assets IKV91

[currenthill]

2 minutes ago, RaptorFighter said:

Supplement option to Swedish assets IKV91

Yep, it's been on my list for a while.

[Enoy]

3 hours ago, currenthill said:

That was the whole point of the video. But it's hard to get everything to fit in the short video.

This was the mission in the video:

• Four MiG-29MU2 launched 32 ADM-160B MALD outside of the 9M96D range. The MALD has a range of about 500 miles. 
• As soon as the MALDs came into S-350 range it detected the MALDs as bombers and launched all its long range 9M96D missiles, taking out a lot of them.
• When the MALDs had soaked up all the long range S-350 missiles the second MiG-29MU2 four-ship equipped with JDAM-ER started to approach the S-350 site.
• They launched their JDAM-ERs at maximum range of about 40 nm, which is way too far away to be touched by the 9M100 (or the 57E6).
• When the JDAMs get into 57E6 and 9M100 range the Pantsirs and S-350 started taking them out, which they did a very excellent job at, but the amount of JDAMs caused saturation, followed by leakage.

 

I don't get what you're asking? The 9M100 did in fact target the JDAMs. But all the 9M96D were used against the MALDs, which is very accurate as they send out a fake radar signature. In this case they masquerade as bomber sized targets. Who would want to be the commander making the decision not to fire the long range missiles against these?  

 

I wonder if they can increase their radar signature, maybe they can make it smaller....... haha. Seriously though, good video, good asset, and good mission. Keep up the good work sir

[pepin1234]

6 hours ago, currenthill said:

That was the whole point of the video. But it's hard to get everything to fit in the short video.

This was the mission in the video:

• Four MiG-29MU2 launched 32 ADM-160B MALD outside of the 9M96D range. The MALD has a range of about 500 miles. 
• As soon as the MALDs came into S-350 range it detected the MALDs as bombers and launched all its long range 9M96D missiles, taking out a lot of them.
• When the MALDs had soaked up all the long range S-350 missiles the second MiG-29MU2 four-ship equipped with JDAM-ER started to approach the S-350 site.
• They launched their JDAM-ERs at maximum range of about 40 nm, which is way too far away to be touched by the 9M100 (or the 57E6).
• When the JDAMs get into 57E6 and 9M100 range the Pantsirs and S-350 started taking them out, which they did a very excellent job at, but the amount of JDAMs caused saturation, followed by leakage.

 

I don't get what you're asking? The 9M100 did in fact target the JDAMs. But all the 9M96D were used against the MALDs, which is very accurate as they send out a fake radar signature. In this case they masquerade as bomber sized targets. Who would want to be the commander making the decision not to fire the long range missiles against these?  

 

Just make two different rules triggered by range. Basically will make the S-350 a multi platform as Ships do. This is needed because S-350 is a multiple missiles types platform and DCS core don’t have that. One of the HighdigitSam S-300 have a smaller missile too but I never tested. I will. But, yeah with multiple missiles on the Sam group you should have independently separate the smaller missiles launchers and do it as a war ship do in DCS. Otherwise will shoot first the long range missiles until get over… ignoring the use of short range in closer range threats.

[RWC]

Hi friends,

i keep getting this message when downloading the latest updates from 07/29 and over :

 

Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.

Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator.

 

Any suggestions or anyone else running in to this message ?

RWC.

[currenthill]

9 minutes ago, RWC said:

Hi friends,

i keep getting this message when downloading the latest updates from 07/29 and over :

 

Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time.

Too many users have viewed or downloaded this file recently. Please try accessing the file again later. If the file you are trying to access is particularly large or is shared with many people, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to view or download the file. If you still can't access a file after 24 hours, contact your domain administrator.

 

Any suggestions or anyone else running in to this message ?

RWC.

Okay, so now we know how the experiment with using Google Drive as repository worked.

I really hoped it would work, since it's cheap and provide very high speeds. But unfortunately they seem to throttle or disable downloads as they please. I shall figure out a new solution.

[Abburo]

It was expected :)... 

Having in mind the amount of data to be transferred, i think the only viable option would be the torrent. I have never used on to publish a torrent on my own, but maybe you may already know, or someone more experienced might help. 

With torrents i can even help seed from my own NAS which is working 24/7. Others could do the same and overall we might have a nice big family. 

[RWC]

2 hours ago, currenthill said:

Okay, so now we know how the experiment with using Google Drive as repository worked.

I really hoped it would work, since it's cheap and provide very high speeds. But unfortunately they seem to throttle or disable downloads as they please. I shall figure out a new solution.

 Thank you for responding so fast ! I guess you were kind of expecting this to happened with so many fans around the world. It think GD has more a limit on simultaneous downloads rather then a limit on downloads of a file really, since it showed a access exceed.

Before any location changes made, i would suggest setting 2 or 3 separate download links of the same file on GD first (LINK 1 / Link 2 ... ect.) This way the exceed can be split up for GD to handle the simultaneous downloads per file. All you have to do then is upload the file several times, so they each have their own download link-ID.

RWC.

Edited August 10, 2023 by RWC

[currenthill]

Hey guys! I've migrated to a new file sharing service. To minimize downtime I've already updated the folder links per country. 

I will update the direct links shortly. 

The new file sharing service is pCloud. They seem to have fast uploads/downloads. And more important, they seem to have a more predictable bandwidth limit for downloads, it's GB based - not random like Google. So I will start with a baseline number and see how much bandwidth is needed per month.

[RWC]

Wowzers, great job Currenthill !!  Just downloaded all the new files and updates from Pcloud. Amazing fast and easy access !!!  We are good to go !

Thanks a million !!!

RWC

[currenthill]

All links are now updated and should be working!

[Abburo]

@currenthill you mentioned you managed to transport troops with IFVs with your assests.

I am definitely missing what setting are necessary in ME to do that and how to operate it.... I just remember there was a checkbox on infantry to make them trasnportable, but that is not yet there anymore. Can you please enlight me, eventually share your miz file with this configuration? 

Thank you in advance!

[currenthill]

39 minutes ago, Abburo said:

@currenthill you mentioned you managed to transport troops with IFVs with your assests.

I am definitely missing what setting are necessary in ME to do that and how to operate it.... I just remember there was a checkbox on infantry to make them trasnportable, but that is not yet there anymore. Can you please enlight me, eventually share your miz file with this configuration? 

Thank you in advance!

Sure! Here's an example. I have six different Swedish soldiers embarking a CV90, which will drive them to the next pickup point where they will embark a Blackhawk for further transport.

Transporting Swedish Infantry test mission.miz

[Abburo]

I got your point now. Thank you clarifying to me!

[spikef22]

Oh how could I forgot this! I'm a huge fan of Iranian air defense they bring alot of authentic indigenous MORAD systems that we don't really see in dcs. I'd love to see Sayyad series of systems integrated into one of your mods! They go from basically land based SM-2 to their own unique systems. Maybe even some TBMs as well while we are at it!  

[HighMaintenanceB]

5 minutes ago, spikef22 said:

Oh how could I forgot this! I'm a huge fan of Iranian air defense they bring alot of authentic indigenous MORAD systems that we don't really see in dcs. I'd love to see Sayyad series of systems integrated into one of your mods! They go from basically land based SM-2 to their own unique systems. Maybe even some TBMs as well while we are at it!  

This would be totally awesome if not for the fact that 3d models of Iranian military equipment are not easy to source.  If 3D models of something like a Bavar 373 (radar, launcher, command truck, power generator, etc) do exist, they'd probably be quite expensive to buy.  Currenthill uses readily-available 3D models for his mods and relies on donations, but I can't speak on his behalf.  If he's got something like this in store, we'll know when the time is right.  Again, I shouldn't be speaking on his behalf but a very interesting proposal nevertheless.  

[currenthill]

Hm... the amount of downloads is quite staggering. We're burning through the bandwidth like a hot knife through butter. Bandwidth used since yesterday is almost 200 GB. The new file sharing service works great though, and there are no free lunches, bandwidth isn't free. I'm will have to upgrade the bandwidth limit pretty soon, so all donations no matter the size are welcome.

The bandwidth usage is reset after 30 days, so we'll know more about our needs every day, since our statistical sample size grows. 

And a big thank you to all who have donated so far, it makes all this possible.

https://ko-fi.com/currenthill

 

[currenthill]

Since Germany pretty much is about to announce the delivery of Taurus KEPD-350 to Ukraine, I took the liberty to implement it on the Ukraine Su-24M.

Still some minor stuff to complete (like the pylon fitting on the pic above, haha), but I will release the MiG-29MU2 and Su-24MU shortly.

Edited August 11, 2023 by currenthill