reported KUB launchers not turning when 1S31 is turing and tracking

okopanja · June 28

In this video there are several things that are not consistent with IRL behavior:
1. Launcher which is in combat readiness mode has elevated RAMP. In DCS ramp is down in transport position. Ready battery has RAMP always erected.
2. Once the fire control radar starts rotating (to acquire assigned target), the launchers selected by commander should also start rotation at the same time. This reduces the needed time for launch, since launchers are already per-positioned.
3. There are 2 targets in this example:
1. first target is heading toward battery, the radar looses track of this target briefly, and transfers toward second target which is outside of range
2. second target beams the radar and goes cold at edge of maximal ceiling, IMHO: the AI made here the wrong decision, it should actually try to locate first target on different azimuth, but it keeps tracking the second target too long, thus wasting opportunity to hit first target while getting away.

Timestamps:
00:12 1S11 search radar rotating at high speed has acquired target and transferred to 1S31 (round dish, turning toward target)
00:39 1S31 looses track, now 1S11 assigns new target cold target, 1S31 turns again, launchers stay in transport configuration (ramp down)
01:14 Checking F10 situation, first target enters again into the cone of the 1S11
01:59 Measuring the distances to both targets: first 17km vs 45km for second
02:16 1S11 station assigns first target to 1S31, which turns but launchers stay in transport configuration
02:57 First target exits threat ring.
03:27 As targets start turn toward airport and beams the radar, 1S31 still tracks, but launchers still stay in transport configuration

For better understanding I have provided short overview:

Short introduction on workflow inside KUB radar

1S91 radar actually consists of:
- 1S11 search radar
- 1S31 precision tracking and illumination radar
- TOV sensor. mounted parallel to 1S31

Crew consists of:
- Commander, who sits at launcher and missile panel and has following duties:
- decides on target selection
- controls launchers, missile readiness and launch, as well as communication with regimental command and his own launchers
- Operator 1, sitting at 1S11 station,
- consisting of:
- round horizontal situational display and rectangular
- detailed horizontal situation display showing detailed picture
- duties:
- receives the target from commander and select it on round horizontal situation display
- uses detailed horizontal situational display to start tracking of the target
- he then positions rough angular position of 1S31 radar (at this moment the 1S31 radar rotates, as well as launchers)
- he then transfers target to Operator 2
- Operator 2, sitting at 1S31 station
- consisting of:
- angular target display
- distance display
- duties:
- once the target is transferred to him, performs precise adjustments and establishes lock with 1S31
- controls TOV (for TV tracking or battle damage assessment)
- Driver, moves the vehicle if commanded.