Mission 07 (spoilers)

[BlueSkies_3W56]

Is it possible to hit the SAM with the Mav?  I'm fairly certain I'm launching correctly and have yet to score a hit causing lead to waste a JDAM. 

(edit: grammar)

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by BlueSkies_3W56

[L4key]

Should be - I fired at 7.5 miles out to avoid the envelope. Are you on the right laser frequency for the sparkle? I selected LST on the pod too not sure if needed to or not but it worked.

[BlueSkies_3W56]

Sounds like I did the same. I’ll get a little closer before launching and try that. Thanks!

[Kreutzberg]

On 12/28/2024 at 2:13 AM, L4key said:

Should be - I fired at 7.5 miles out to avoid the envelope. Are you on the right laser frequency for the sparkle? I selected LST on the pod too not sure if needed to or not but it worked.

I've actually been playing around with this and am only getting hits when using the LTS on the pod. I don't think it should work that way, as the Maverick-L should be able to track on the laser without the pod. If that's a bug, though, the campaign probably recognizes it and compensates by having the player call tally.

ETA: Playing around with it more, I got a hit without using the pod out of curiosity. Doing some tests with this weapon, I note that the target needs to be fairly centered in the laser reticle. I was assuming it was more like a sidewinder which will track as long as it sees the target, but the laser mark should really be in the circle to make sure it will pick it up on launching.

Edited January 1 by Kreutzberg
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[unlikely_spider]

I just finished this mission and hit it the first time using the LST. I do make sure to perform my run-ins in the direction prescribed in the nine-line. Not sure if BD does that on purpose to ensure that obstacles aren't in the way.

I tend to miss with unguideds but have good luck with guided munitions on this campaign