Ned-Ita Posted April 12, 2024 Posted April 12, 2024 (edited) I tried to reach optimal altitude in F-16, as displayed in ICP ( see screenshot), and i wasn't able to. Repro steps: Loadout any DI >100 (see screenshot) Take off, Full military Climb 365 CAS UP TO 0.82 M I try to keep 0.82 M as long I could while climbing I reach maximum altitude (Celling) before the indicated optimal altitude. Compare current altitude with opt altitude in ICP. I suspect it might depend on increased induced drag from last version. Best regards, NED Edited April 12, 2024 by Ned-Ita
Exorcet Posted April 12, 2024 Posted April 12, 2024 Might be related: Although optimum climb isn't Mach 0.82 from what I remember. It should be 0.9. 1 Awaiting: DCS F-15C Win 10 i5-9600KF 4.6 GHz 64 GB RAM RTX2080Ti 11GB -- Win 7 64 i5-6600K 3.6 GHz 32 GB RAM GTX970 4GB -- A-10C, F-5E, Su-27, F-15C, F-14B, F-16C missions in User Files
Exorcet Posted April 12, 2024 Posted April 12, 2024 I just tried to follow the F-16 manual climb for a similar load to yours, had to guess at the DI since I don't have it for JDAM and the smart rack. But it took 20 minutes to reach 30000 ft while the manual says it should be around 8. 2 Awaiting: DCS F-15C Win 10 i5-9600KF 4.6 GHz 64 GB RAM RTX2080Ti 11GB -- Win 7 64 i5-6600K 3.6 GHz 32 GB RAM GTX970 4GB -- A-10C, F-5E, Su-27, F-15C, F-14B, F-16C missions in User Files
Ned-Ita Posted April 16, 2024 Author Posted April 16, 2024 (edited) Sorry, I just realized I put the post in the wrong section. I created another one in the correct section. If you agree I would delete this post to avoid confusion. If you like and want, I invite you to re-enter your considerations in the new post. Regarding your considerations, I agree with you that things are certainly related. As you wrote the rate of climb would seem very out of parameter. For my tests you can assume a DI ~=150 200. The optimal climb speed is linked to the DI, in this case I calculated that the optimal should be around 0.82. In any case it is irrelevant, as long as the aircraft does not climb with an AoA higher than 6°, it should always be able to reach the optimal altitude. Best regards, NED EDIT1: Ignore the first part, a moderator must have helped me. EDIT2: When I wrote the post I was away from home and I was remembering, the DI for the configuration is ~=200. Edited April 16, 2024 by Ned-Ita
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted April 16, 2024 ED Team Posted April 16, 2024 please always include a track replay from your test thank you Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, PIMAX Crystal
Ned-Ita Posted April 16, 2024 Author Posted April 16, 2024 As requested: Best regards, NED ED TEST.trk 1
Exorcet Posted April 16, 2024 Posted April 16, 2024 I had one as well, didn't attach it last time. F-16_Climb_performance.trk Awaiting: DCS F-15C Win 10 i5-9600KF 4.6 GHz 64 GB RAM RTX2080Ti 11GB -- Win 7 64 i5-6600K 3.6 GHz 32 GB RAM GTX970 4GB -- A-10C, F-5E, Su-27, F-15C, F-14B, F-16C missions in User Files
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