Maverick Su-35S Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago Hi, Although these are not the only missiles suffering from the too high drag at low AoA syndrome which is quite common among DCS missiles, I've made a short track regarding the SEAD missiles KH-58 and KH-25. Although the KH-25 by some miracle glides at a very low speed towards the target, although unrealistically slow and manages to hit it doesn't mean that "IT'S OK, IT REACHED IT'S TARGET". Being far from having a closer to realistic drag vs AoA tables doesn't just cut a lot from the missile's real possible flight max range (if unlimited by passive radar signal strength), but also looks odd to see how it decelerates like it has some small parachute behind. The same goes with the KH-58 which actually falls short of the target due to exaggerated low AoA drag almost 10kms away from the target after being fired with LAUNCH AUTHORIZED confirmed and also that LA range is much shorter than it should normally be. I know that the aerodynamics problems subjects are a piss-off for some, but there are some passionate guys strictly on that subject and they can tell when something is quite off and truly put some passion into it. I hope the devs will find a day to try reducing the drag coefficients vs AoA on most missiles (the differences between a missile and another are not so great as most people who don't know might think) to levels seen on AIM-120s and IRIS-Ts would already be a great step towards more realistic drag vs AoA even if the particular numbers are not found. Simply by putting the same tables on the other missiles already brings them closer to realism, the max speed, range and deceleration mostly depending on engine/motor burn data and fins area, which are more accurate to get than an exact drag coef. KH-58 and KH-25MPU (not the only ones though) have too much drag at low AOA.trk When you can't prove something with words, let the math do the talking. I have an insatiable passion for helping simulated aircraft fly realistically. Don't underestimate my knowledge before understanding what I talk about! Sincerely, your flight model reviewer/advisor.
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