9K720 Iskander - damage model bug

[AndrewDCS2005]

9K720 Iskander (both loaded and empty after missiles launch) damage model has an issue. 100+ direct hits of PGU-28 SAPHEI ammo do not even scratch it. Track attached.

Comparable assets like Scud/Smerch/Uragan are killed with 10-30 hits. 

 

9K720-iskander-damage-model-issue.trk

[currenthill]

14 hours ago, AndrewDCS2005 said:

9K720 Iskander (both loaded and empty after missiles launch) damage model has an issue. 100+ direct hits of PGU-28 SAPHEI ammo do not even scratch it. Track attached.

Comparable assets like Scud/Smerch/Uragan are killed with 10-30 hits. 

 

9K720-iskander-damage-model-issue.trk 2.11 MB · 0 downloads

Thanks for the feedback. The damage model in DCS can be very binary when it comes down to it. Most sources consider the 9K720 to be equipped with additional armor on the roof and cabin, that's why I've set the 9K720 with its MZKT chassis to a higher armor level than the MAZ based Scud TEL. There doesn't seem to be any hard numbers on thickness available, so it's always hard to estimate the exact outcome of these variables, especially depending on the characteristics of the ammunition fired towards it. But I agree, the 20 mm ammunition you refer to should definitely be able to penetrate and defeat even the slightly up-armored MZKT chassis. I shall make a note and find a suitable middle ground.

Edit:

I ran some tests and I definitely agree. I've made some changes to the armor level, which now should be more realistic, while still taking into account its additional armor compared to stock chassis of this type. 

Edited 7 hours ago by currenthill