TFC to Develop AC-130U desktop training simulaton.

[norm]

Go to http://thebattlesim.com/ and scroll down to this news header. Is this somthing we may someday get our hands on? I certenly hope so. :smilewink:

[EtherealN]

Better yet - read it. ;)

 

Based on the A-10C DTS, the AC-130U DTS simulates the interface and functions of the Infra-Red (IR) Sensor Operator Station as part of the Battle Management Center of the AC-130U Gunship aircraft. The AC-130U DTS will include:

 

AN/AAQ-26 Infra-Red Sensor System

IR Sensor Operator Multi Function Display (MFD)

IR Sensor interface and controller

Virtual terrain, enemy Order of Battle, Buildings, and Infrastructure

Automated flight plans and paths

 

It's not a "pilot" simulator, it's a training aid for the IR sensor operators. Enlist to become an AC-130U sensor operator and you might get to use it. :)

[norm]

Better yet - read it. ;)

 

 

 

It's not a "pilot" simulator, it's a training aid for the IR sensor operators. Enlist to become an AC-130U sensor operator and you might get to use it. :)

 

Ok, I was just hopeing there would be some civil pilot version, because I remembered reading an a DCS A-10C interview that the military/AF reserve was focousing on the systems changes between the Alfa and Charly hogs, and there is systems content in the DCS version that is more detailed than in the military on, or was I misinterpriting this?

[EtherealN]

You are right, but what you need to notice is that the AC-130U simulator simulates one specific station - IR sensor. It's no weapons, no navigation, no aerodynamics, no hydraulics, no avionics for the pilots.

 

Also, a commercial AC-130U simulation would require a lot of players in the same plane if it wants to be realistic, or do a huge amount of development work to let AI handle those things. Basically - the difference between the A10C DTS and A10C DCS is miniscule in comparison to the AC-130U DTS and a possible AC-130U DCS, leading me to conclude that DCS:AC-130U is highly unlikely.

[norm]

ok, but it would be realy cool it it somday did happen.

[EtherealN]

On that I can agree. The Spooky is awesome. :)

[norm]

On that I can agree. The Spooky is awesome. :)

 

Specter, AC-47 was Spooky, AC-119G Shadow, AC-119K Stinger, AC-130 is Specter.

[EtherealN]

Doh, true, I always mix those up.

[slowhand]

way back when(90's) janes FA had the AC130 Specter Gunship as one of the 100+ aircraft to fly and make shit go boom with. the Sim was basic but man o man was the Gunship a hoot to fly the left hand slow banking turn as the 105 rained HE rds on the base below man i loved ABA(air base assault). TBS if they build it we will fly it and blow shit up..5x5

[Kaiza]

Specter, AC-47 was Spooky, AC-119G Shadow, AC-119K Stinger, AC-130 is Specter.

 

Nah the AC130 model used in the link (U model) is called Spooky too

[MTFDarkEagle]

Nah the AC130 model used in the link (U model) is called Spooky too

 

True ;-)

[Wags94]

Nah the AC130 model used in the link (U model) is called Spooky too

 

Correct. The U model is also known as spooky.

[bradleyjs]

....the United States Air Force, which uses AC-130H Spectre and AC-130U Spooky variants...

 

Awesome aircraft -- have seen them many times during my time in the USAF... that's an A/C that must be respected... LOL