Military Assets for DCS by Currenthill

[HighMaintenanceB]

15 hours ago, currenthill said:

Haha, it's the mobile anti-ballistic missile system called THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense). It's made for taking out incoming ballistic missiles. 

The first vehicle is the launcher and the second one is the AN/TPY-2 radar, with a range of 2500 nautical miles. It can also be used in combination with the Patriot system.

This is gonna be AWESOME!  Also, out of curiosity, did you get these 3D models from MVRsimulation?  And if so, do you plan to include other components of the THAAD battery like the Cooling Equipment Unit and the Electronic Equipment Unit?  Based on some infographics, the typical THAAD battery also has a Prime Power Unit, and a Tactical Fire Control & Communications formation.  The Tactical Fire Control & Communications formation comes with a Tactical Operations Station, a Launch Control Station, and a Tactical Station Group; the Tactical Station Group is made of several vehicles although I can fully understand if you don't include all these components, at least for the time being.

[currenthill]

11 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

This is gonna be AWESOME!  Also, out of curiosity, did you get these 3D models from MVRsimulation?  And if so, do you plan to include other components of the THAAD battery like the Cooling Equipment Unit and the Electronic Equipment Unit?  Based on some infographics, the typical THAAD battery also has a Prime Power Unit, and a Tactical Fire Control & Communications formation.  The Tactical Fire Control & Communications formation comes with a Tactical Operations Station, a Launch Control Station, and a Tactical Station Group; the Tactical Station Group is made of several vehicles although I can fully understand if you don't include all these components, at least for the time being.

Thanks. Yeah, that's a common issue for me. 99% of the time I can only get my hands on the basic parts of a system, like the radars and the launchers. Often there are issues even finding the different kind of radars also. I would at least want to include an ECS (TFCC). It won't be perfect, but better than nothing. 

These models aren't from MVR Simulation, I don't even think you can buy models from them. And they seem to be pretty low res. 

[HighMaintenanceB]

7 minutes ago, currenthill said:

Thanks. Yeah, that's a common issue for me. 99% of the time I can only get my hands on the basic parts of a system, like the radars and the launchers. Often there are issues even finding the different kind of radars also. I would at least want to include an ECS (TFCC). It won't be perfect, but better than nothing. 

These models aren't from MVR Simulation, I don't even think you can buy models from them. And they seem to be pretty low res. 

Well, fair enough.  These 3D models take a lot of time and money to make, and half the time, nobody wants to buy a 3D model of what is essentially an HEMTT or FMTV with a box and some funny-looking antennas sticking out of it.  So that's understandable.  

As for buying models from MVRsimulation, I think it's possible, but it would be quite challenging.   Not saying that it's impossible, but I guess given how all these models look so pixelated and stuff with unrefined edges, I think you're right in saying that it's not worth the trouble.  

[currenthill]

I made my own THAAD TFCC, it'll have to do.

[HighMaintenanceB]

39 minutes ago, currenthill said:

I made my own THAAD TFCC, it'll have to do.

This is honestly ingenious.   Thank you for everything that you do.

[currenthill]

8 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

This is honestly ingenious.   Thank you for everything that you do.

Thanks! And it's not that far from what it actually looks like.

[tripod3]

4 hours ago, currenthill said:

I made my own THAAD TFCC, it'll have to do.

"I am not a 3D modeler and I do not make models"

[currenthill]

Almost done with the THAAD Interceptor missile.

[xboxshark21]

7 hours ago, currenthill said:

Almost done with the THAAD Interceptor missile.

CH, has anyone told you we love you?

 

[currenthill]

I'm almost done with the THAAD system, but one critical setting remains. I need to decide how many Interceptor missiles the AN/TPY-2 (in Terminal mode) can guide simultaneously.

I can't seem to find anything on the subject. Since we only use OSINT sources we won't get the exact number, but a ballpark would be nice. Is it 1, 10, 50? 

Any help on the subject would be very appreciated, since it will affect the assets performance a lot.

[ANDR0ID]

7 minutes ago, currenthill said:

I'm almost done with the THAAD system, but one critical setting remains. I need to decide how many Interceptor missiles the AN/TPY-2 (in Terminal mode) can guide simultaneously.

I can't seem to find anything on the subject. Since we only use OSINT sources we won't get the exact number, but a ballpark would be nice. Is it 1, 10, 50? 

Any help on the subject would be very appreciated, since it will affect the assets performance a lot.

At least two: https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2011-10-05-THAAD-Weapon-System-Achieves-Intercept-of-Two-Targets-at-Pacific-Missile-Range-Facility

Edited March 31 by ANDR0ID

[tripod3]

4 hours ago, currenthill said:

I'm almost done with the THAAD system, but one critical setting remains. I need to decide how many Interceptor missiles the AN/TPY-2 (in Terminal mode) can guide simultaneously.

I can't seem to find anything on the subject. Since we only use OSINT sources we won't get the exact number, but a ballpark would be nice. Is it 1, 10, 50? 

Any help on the subject would be very appreciated, since it will affect the assets performance a lot.

Aitech Bizhev, ex soviet/russian Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force for the Joint Air Defense System:

Генерал-лейтенант запаса рассказал об американских комплексах THAAD | Новости мира | Известия | 08.02.2022 (iz.ru)

As Bizhev pointed out, the detection range of the THAAD station is up to 1.5 thousand km. He also pointed out that such a complex can simultaneously target up to 10 targets in passive mode, and attack six or seven.

his sources are unknown to us

Edited March 31 by tripod3

[currenthill]

4 minutes ago, tripod3 said:

Aitech Bizhev, ex soviet/russian Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force for the Joint Air Defense System:

Генерал-лейтенант запаса рассказал об американских комплексах THAAD | Новости мира | Известия | 08.02.2022 (iz.ru)

As Bizhev pointed out, the detection range of the THAAD station is up to 1.5 thousand km. He also pointed out that such a complex can simultaneously target up to 10 targets in passive mode, and attack six or seven.

his sources are unknown to us

 

That's interesting, because I found an other source which calculated the simultaneously amount of targets based on its published radar performance characteristics, and concluded around 10 or slightly number of less targets.

[KulleAeyd]

HI CH - thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these asset.  I really enjoy using them.

I think I have identified an issue, but i am not sure it's been reported before.  I created a simple mission where I have an F-16C with HTS trying to attack a Patriot site.  I have used the latest version of your USA asset pack (1.0.0), and I have installed the RWR/HARM pack (1.3.1).  What I notice is that while your three versions of the Patriot radar appear on the RWR, they do not appear as a possible target on the HTS/HAD display.  When I swap out the Patriot radar for the default DCS Patriot radar asset in the ME, then the "P" will appear on the HTS/HAD.  Let me know if you've seen this as an issue.

Also, just to verify I have installed the RWR/HARM folder correctly - I have installed it in the same MOD/TECH folder as I've installed all the other mods you've made.  I mention this as it seems the subfolders are a bit different in this particular mod, so just wanted to make sure it's in the correct location.

I should also mention that in a subsequent test of your NSAMS assets, while I was able to get the ARAAM-ER to fire on me, the radar never showed up on my RWR, and I never get any indication of the radar on my HTS/HAD.

Thanks.

[currenthill]

14 minutes ago, KulleAeyd said:

HI CH - thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these asset.  I really enjoy using them.

I think I have identified an issue, but i am not sure it's been reported before.  I created a simple mission where I have an F-16C with HTS trying to attack a Patriot site.  I have used the latest version of your USA asset pack (1.0.0), and I have installed the RWR/HARM pack (1.3.1).  What I notice is that while your three versions of the Patriot radar appear on the RWR, they do not appear as a possible target on the HTS/HAD display.  When I swap out the Patriot radar for the default DCS Patriot radar asset in the ME, then the "P" will appear on the HTS/HAD.  Let me know if you've seen this as an issue.

Also, just to verify I have installed the RWR/HARM folder correctly - I have installed it in the same MOD/TECH folder as I've installed all the other mods you've made.  I mention this as it seems the subfolders are a bit different in this particular mod, so just wanted to make sure it's in the correct location.

I should also mention that in a subsequent test of your NSAMS assets, while I was able to get the ARAAM-ER to fire on me, the radar never showed up on my RWR, and I never get any indication of the radar on my HTS/HAD.

Thanks.

Thanks!

I have yet to find a way to add custom assets to the HTS table. But you can do it manually in flight. Just press LIST, 0, E and enter the HARM ID from the table at my site (for example 528 for the LTAMDS radar). Then go into HTS and choose Threat and select MAN for manually. The HTS will then find your custom ID and you can select the target. Since I'm going by memory, forgive me if I got a button name wrong.

In regards to the NASAMS, I will have to check why it doesn't register on the RWR. 

[HighMaintenanceB]

2 hours ago, currenthill said:

That's interesting, because I found an other source which calculated the simultaneously amount of targets based on its published radar performance characteristics, and concluded around 10 or slightly number of less targets.

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/96727/ballistic-missile-defense-system-engages-5-targets-simultaneously-during-largest-missile-defense-flight-test-history

This might be old news, but I think it should indeed be established that the THAAD is capable of engaging at least 5 hostile targets simultaneously, and I suppose 10 would be the high estimate.  

[currenthill]

5 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/96727/ballistic-missile-defense-system-engages-5-targets-simultaneously-during-largest-missile-defense-flight-test-history

This might be old news, but I think it should indeed be established that the THAAD is capable of engaging at least 5 hostile targets simultaneously, and I suppose 10 would be the high estimate.  

Great, thanks! Looks like we've found the ballpark.

[currenthill]

I'm updating the HIMARS textures and also adding desert liveries. I also fixed the wheels strange rim/tire dimension ratio. 

[Timex3]

37 minutes ago, currenthill said:

I'm updating the HIMARS textures and also adding desert liveries. I also fixed the wheels strange rim/tire dimension ratio. 

Great work CH, thank you, Sir!!

[currenthill]

Status update

The work on the next release of Military Asset Pack USA is going along well, as you may have noticed with all the screenshots. I try to post screenshots on ongoing work more often, since it helps both me and you visualize progress. As you might also have noticed, I'm both adding assets and updating models and textures of current assets. I'm also adding new collision models which should be much less taxing on your systems. Where it's possible I also try to reduce polygons and texture sizes. 

I'm more or less finished with addition of new assets and I'm focusing on updating some of the current ones, and then there will be some more testing before release. 

Since my change to releasing asset packs instead of singles, testing is much more important. Because fixes for small issues would mean a complete new download. I might introduce separate incremental patch levels. For example, using the VRM (Version, Release, Modification) nomenclature, I would release the Military Asset Pack USA 1.1.0 as a complete download (the current version 1.0.0 is 7.5 GB). If I encounter issues that needs fixing I would then release version 1.1.1 as an incremental patch (most likely MBs rather than GBs in size). 

That said, testing is still a large task with all these assets, and I would of course like to avoid obvious bugs or issues. This would require another set of eyes, since it's easy to get home blind. 

If anyone has enough spare time, an interest in my assets, prefer things structured and organized and want to help me out with testing before a release, send me a message here or on Discord (Currenthill). 

Thank you for all your support, and a special shout-out to all the current donors!

(By the way, please consider donating by clicking the link in my signature. 100% of the donations goes into new models. )

[greedyworl]

On 3/22/2024 at 5:47 PM, currenthill said:

I only support the latest DCS version.

thx i just update 2.9 and play online with good mod. thx bro.. now i can carpet bombing on map with b2. my f18 now escort b2.

[KulleAeyd]

17 hours ago, currenthill said:

Thanks!

I have yet to find a way to add custom assets to the HTS table. But you can do it manually in flight. Just press LIST, 0, E and enter the HARM ID from the table at my site (for example 528 for the LTAMDS radar). Then go into HTS and choose Threat and select MAN for manually. The HTS will then find your custom ID and you can select the target. Since I'm going by memory, forgive me if I got a button name wrong.

In regards to the NASAMS, I will have to check why it doesn't register on the RWR. 

Appreciate the heads-up.  I've tried this too with the community's "high digit SAMs", and i guess they are up against the same issues, as their radars don't appear on the HTS/HAD either.  I really wish ED would put a priority on the DTC - I haven't seen any updates on this in forever.  I think there is a community mod DTC which I'll check out and see if it works.

Also, do you know if there is a LUA text file where the codes can be entered and be more permanent?  When I looked at the chaff/flare program update, i know there is a LUA file where you can set the burst quantities, delays, etc. and they will stay between missions, but it gets written over with each update, but at least there is something were  you don't have to go into the DED each time to update the jet.

[ruddy122]

CH what is a good alt to overfly with an F-15E against a TOR-M and Pantsir-S2?

Getting shot down with 9M338 at 25000 MSL

25000 MSL works for stock DCS SA-15 and SA-19

Edited April 1 by ruddy122

[f18usa]

Hi CH,

I was wondering if you could quickly put the link for the B-21 Raider mod in here. The ones online dont seem to work anymore.

Thank You, Seb

[SullyFUBAR]

19 minutes ago, f18usa said:

Hi CH,

I was wondering if you could quickly put the link for the B-21 Raider mod in here. The ones online dont seem to work anymore.

Thank You, Seb

You will need to download the USA Asset Pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PAQLdHQia8RYrMqFR9NG8KSydeVkcP8-/view?usp=drive_link

CH made too much stuff to support individually: https://www.currenthill.com/faq