Military Assets for DCS by Currenthill

[gabrielsmember]

Thank you for your suggestions.

[DelRoy]

Hey CH, - With the Kola map coming out would you consider having a look at the Tupolev Tu-126 for a cold war scenario. It could work well in Caucus in the same time frame.......

[HawaiianRyan]

4 minutes ago, DelRoy said:

Hey CH, - With the Kola map coming out would you consider having a look at the Tupolev Tu-126 for a cold war scenario. It could work well in Caucus in the same time frame.......

Please.

[tripod3]

你也可以制作一个Tu-128拦截机

[currenthill]

M10 LT (USA) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Added laser targeting 
• Fixed cannon elevation restrictions while rotating
• Fixed cannon muzzle flash position
• Fixed log errors introduced in DCS 2.9

[currenthill]

M1A2 MBT (USA) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Fixed log errors introduced in DCS 2.9
• Fixed size issue

[currenthill]

LD-3000 C-RAM (China) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Fixed LD-3000 destroyed models size issue
• Fixed LD-3000 mobile size issue
• Fixed LD-3000 stationary size issue

[currenthill]

PCL-181 SPG (China) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Changed 155mm unguided HE maximum range to 40 km
• Changed max engagement azimuth from 30/30 to 45/45 degrees

[HighMaintenanceB]

3 hours ago, currenthill said:

M10 LT (USA) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Added laser targeting 
• Fixed cannon elevation restrictions while rotating
• Fixed cannon muzzle flash position
• Fixed log errors introduced in DCS 2.9

 

2 hours ago, currenthill said:

M1A2 MBT (USA) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Fixed log errors introduced in DCS 2.9
• Fixed size issue

 

1 hour ago, currenthill said:

LD-3000 C-RAM (China) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Fixed LD-3000 destroyed models size issue
• Fixed LD-3000 mobile size issue
• Fixed LD-3000 stationary size issue

 

48 minutes ago, currenthill said:

PCL-181 SPG (China) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Changed 155mm unguided HE maximum range to 40 km
• Changed max engagement azimuth from 30/30 to 45/45 degrees

Thank you for everything you do as always.  We salute you.  

[Abburo]

Love it ! Thanks CH!

Edited November 11, 2023 by Abburo

[clanitho]

Excellent, thanks CH !

[currenthill]

MiG-29MU2 Fighter (Ukraine) version 1.4.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.4.0

• Fixed JDAM-ER missing its target

Edited November 11, 2023 by currenthill

[Kappa-06MHR]

7 hours ago, currenthill said:

PCL-181 SPG (China) version 1.1.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.1.0

• Changed 155mm unguided HE maximum range to 40 km
• Changed max engagement azimuth from 30/30 to 45/45 degrees

I'm sorry, but since the update of the PCL-181, i have some issues with the task "Fire at Point" (weapon auto).
The artillery is deploying, the canon get aligned to the target, but the fire never start.

This is the same mission I have made with PCL-181 SPG version 1.0.0, and it work well with the previous mod.
The fact that the battery aligns but does not fire makes me wonder if there is not a problem with the weapon selection! (weapon flag).

I will make complemantary tests!

[currenthill]

2 minutes ago, Kappa-131st said:

I'm sorry, but since the update of the PCL-181, i have some issues with the task "Fire at Point" (weapon auto).
The artillery is deploying, the canon get aligned to the target, but the fire never start.

This is the same mission I have made with PCL-181 SPG version 1.0.0, and it work well with the previous mod.
The fact that the battery aligns but does not fire makes me wonder if there is not a problem with the weapon selection! (weapon flag).

I will make complemantary tests!

Be sure to check your range to the target. The range upgraded unguided shell has an increased minimum range. 

[Kappa-06MHR]

13 minutes ago, currenthill said:

Be sure to check your range to the target. The range upgraded unguided shell has an increased minimum range. 

I'm sure (and I didn't change my artillery position in my mission, made with 1.0.0 PLC).

I have make other tests : 
 - It firering when I use maximum range
 - It won't firering at medium or short range (short range, but beyond yellow circle, so more than 10 km)

Edited November 11, 2023 by Kappa-131st

[currenthill]

12 minutes ago, Kappa-131st said:

I'm sure (and I didn't change my artillery position in my mission, made with 1.0.0 PLC).

I have make other tests : 
 - It firering when I use maximum range
 - It won't firering at medium or short range (short range, but beyond yellow circle, so more than 10 km)

 

As I mentioned, when I upgraded the unguided shell to 40 km I had to increase the minimum range. I will make a note and look at this later.

[Kappa-06MHR]

I made a test "Fire at Point" weapon auto,
- First test, at 21 km. It take position but it doesn't fire (cf screenshot1)
- Same test at 25 km : Same result
- Same test at : 28 km. It fire.
So I suppose the minimum distance is somewhere between 25 & 28 km (10km for the 1.0.0 version).
I think it is a lot.
Edit : It start firering at about 27km and it stop at 40km

Other thing  :
The maximum range we can see in the model Editor is 35 km (not 40)
And the minimum is 10. So it is not accurate from the news parameters.

 

 

Edited November 11, 2023 by Kappa-131st

[currenthill]

18 minutes ago, Kappa-131st said:

I made a test "Fire at Point" weapon auto,
- First test, at 21 km. It take position but it doesn't fire (cf screenshot1)
- Same test at 25 km : Same result
- Same test at : 28 km. It fire.
So I suppose the minimum distance is somewhere between 25 & 28 km (10km for the 1.0.0 version).
I think it is a lot.

Other thing  :
The maximum range we can see in the model Editor is 35 km (not 40)
And the minimum is 10. So it is not accurate from the news parameters.

 

 

I just tried it. I could fire the unguided shell between 3.3 - 21 nautical miles (6-40 km).

Edit: And the 6 km minimum range isn't that far off. A minimum of 3-4 km is often found in sources.

PCL-181 test 8.miz

Edited November 11, 2023 by currenthill

[Kappa-06MHR]

Ok, it's work well in your mission, but not in mine...
On this test, the PCL won't fire on the two first target, 10 & 23 km.
Maybe the relief.

test_pcl.miz

Edited November 11, 2023 by Kappa-131st

[currenthill]

1 hour ago, Kappa-131st said:

Ok, it's work well in your mission, but not in mine...
On this test, the PCL won't fire on the two first target, 10 & 23 km.
Maybe the relief.

test_pcl.miz 7.44 kB · 1 download

 

Thanks. I see what the issue is. The combination of propelling charge and elevation limits doesn't allow it to fire in your particular mission setup. The minimum 20 degrees elevation would need a less powerful propelling charge, since its maximum elevation of 70 degrees makes it impossible to lob the shell at the close range target.

[ivan-ivanov-1902]

В 10.11.2023 в 10:56, tripod3 сказал:

 

There are those who want to help make a rocket block for a ground launcher out of the YJ-62 game

[KrazyPilot]

Yup, I was going to say I think you may want to check the elevations of the Vehicle and the Targets as this does impact the ability to fire at them both Min and Max ranges. One thing DCS does well is pay attention to the details.. Hehe. Try testing further North in the Caucauses map where the land is way flatter. Should be able to have the proper ranges then. 

[ivan-ivanov-1902]

Как-то так,только нужна другая машина,типа HQ-22 LN с тремя трубами

[currenthill]

11 hours ago, KrazyPilot said:

Yup, I was going to say I think you may want to check the elevations of the Vehicle and the Targets as this does impact the ability to fire at them both Min and Max ranges. One thing DCS does well is pay attention to the details.. Hehe. Try testing further North in the Caucauses map where the land is way flatter. Should be able to have the proper ranges then. 

Yep, that's the issue here. I went with the OSINT data regarding cannon elevation, but it doesn't really add up. Since the elevation is between +20 and +70 it doesn't really give it room to stretch out. I've been looking for more info on the asset while fiddling around with it and noticed on some photos that the elevation goes closer to +-0 when it's rotated (and the cab isn't in its way).

And that is how I plan to implement it. If you want to fire at close range targets you will have to turn the vehicle more perpendicular to the target.

[Guest]

Keep up the great work, Currenthill!  I always enjoy your content!