Wondering if there is a way to get the AIM-174B mod

[DmanGIV]

Saw a few YouTube vids showcasing the “possibilities” of what the missile might be capable of. I was wondering if it’s out there somewhere to try. 

[Akula]

Wondering the same thing. So stupid that creators will show it off and not share the fun. 

[currenthill]

Hey! It was me that made the AIM-174B used by GS and Longshot.

It was made specifically for the player controlled F/A-18C, so it doesn't pass IC. That's why I haven't released it.

[Citizen]

5 hours ago, currenthill said:

Hey! It was me that made the AIM-174B used by GS and Longshot.

It was made specifically for the player controlled F/A-18C, so it doesn't pass IC. That's why I haven't released it.

AIM-120B replacement?

[currenthill]

1 minute ago, Citizen said:

AIM-120B replacement?

Correct!

[DmanGIV]

7 hours ago, currenthill said:

Hey! It was me that made the AIM-174B used by GS and Longshot.

It was made specifically for the player controlled F/A-18C, so it doesn't pass IC. That's why I haven't released it.

Thank you for replying Currenthill. Love your contributions that you have already done by the way! Will you ever release it even though it doesn't pass IC?

I know most mods will fail IC anyway

Thanks Again Sir

Derek

[Akula]

22 hours ago, DmanGIV said:

Thank you for replying Currenthill. Love your contributions that you have already done by the way! Will you ever release it even though it doesn't pass IC?

I know most mods will fail IC anyway

Thanks Again Sir

Derek

I agree with this.

@currenthill

It would be a shame to restrict it to content creators only since I’m sure many would like to try it in single player. I highly doubt these OP missiles would even be allowed on most servers regardless of wether or not it passes an integrity check. If you could please share it with the rest of us it would be greatly appreciated.

Edited July 16, 2024 by Akula
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[currenthill]

I've released it now! 

 

[Akula]

Many thanks @currenthill.
 

Your contributions are what help make this game fun and enjoyably with this “out of the box” thinking for those who like having fun with DCS vs just flying it as a strict sim. 
Having CHOICE like this makes it better IMHO.

[DmanGIV]

THANK YOU!!!!

[LACMenjoyer]

Anyone else having issues getting AI to launch from long ranges? I can't seem to get them to launch from further than like 40 nm

[Akula]

13 hours ago, LACMenjoyer said:

Anyone else having issues getting AI to launch from long ranges? I can't seem to get them to launch from further than like 40 nm

I’m guessing this is because 40NM is the farthest range for any Fox3 missile’s highest POK (probability of kill). At angels 30 I usually launch at 35 miles and then notch as I dive, then go cold once the missile is at roughly 15 miles. By then the missile is on its terminal path and usually seeks out the enemy fairly easily. You don’t want to go too far beyond that as battery power is modeled into the fox3’s. This means that they can only track for a minute or so until the battery runs out and the missile goes stupid. I could be wrong about this so feel free to correct. 

[NuclearFusion-A]

2024/7/16 AM1点20分，currenthill说：

Correct!

 

Very good mod, thank you for your hard work. I would like to ask if this is replacing the AIM-120B, does this conflict with Nightstorm's Modern Missiles mod? Because the AIM-120D in that mod is implemented by replacing the AIM-120B.

[currenthill]

18 minutes ago, NuclearFusion-A said:

 

Very good mod, thank you for your hard work. I would like to ask if this is replacing the AIM-120B, does this conflict with Nightstorm's Modern Missiles mod? Because the AIM-120D in that mod is implemented by replacing the AIM-120B.

I have no idea, you'll have to try it.

[LACMenjoyer]

Hey guys, anyone know how to make this a weapon you can use as air to ground or air to ship? 

[Goose489]

Air-Air only I think.

[Spino]

If you want a big AAM that can be used against ships, we actually have that already in the form of the AIM-54.  The Tomcat's radar can and often does lock on to ships and will guide AIM-54s to them.  At least it used to, presumably it still works.  I think that's down to how realistic HB's radar models are more than anything else though.

[DDG104]

I hope this AIM-174Bmod can operate A/G mode.It could be used as a hypersonic missile.

[Spino]

7 hours ago, DDG104 said:

I hope this AIM-174Bmod can operate A/G mode.It could be used as a hypersonic missile.

No it can't, and its not hypersonic anyway.  Max Mach number is set to 4.2, I checked.

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Sorry for being noob. How can I get the AIM-174B? Should I just download the USA Pack?

[currenthill]

1 minute ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

Sorry for being noob. How can I get the AIM-174B? Should I just download the USA Pack?

Hey! Since it was just a one-off I made, it's separate from my assets. You'll find it if you open one of my download links. It's a separate and pretty small package.

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Thank you, sire!

[Omega One]

Hello Currenthill, How do you apply it in DCS? I want to try it on the F-14 like GS did. Where does it need to be installed?

[currenthill]

50 minutes ago, Omega One said:

Hello Currenthill, How do you apply it in DCS? I want to try it on the F-14 like GS did. Where does it need to be installed?

It overwrites the core DCS files (not saved games). You either just overwrite them manually or use something like OvGME for easier toggle between enable/disable.

I made a special version for the F-14 for GS. I'll release it shortly.

[DmanGIV]

Can’t wait!!