DCS A-10C QUESTIONS

[Olgerd]

Hey have any of you done the sound BIT test on the IFFCC?

 

There is one where it says "Obstacle" what does that reffer to? Iv never heard bitch betty say that to me yet.

 

DTS obstacle cueing is present in the real aircraft, but is not implemented in DCS.

 

Also, all altitude is displayed in ASL, so how can I see what my AGL is above 5 thousand feet? By default, the AGL is displayed on the nav block on the hud but up to 5K, I can also turn on the tape from the IFFCC menu, but that only goes up to 1500. The reason I need to know is due to SAM targets on mountains. I need to know how high I am to stay above their threat range but ASL is useless to me in mountain regions. Usually im up above 15K.

 

AN/APN-194 radar altimeter works only up to 5000 feet AGL.

[ralfidude]

Ahhh, understood. Guess im going up to 30K just in case hhahaha

[nomdeplume]

The targeting pod will give you your height above ground level in the top right corner, based on its "best source" which is usually going to be its terrain elevation database. But you're better off knowing the altitude above sea level for the general area and any threats you may be facing, since mountainous terrain tends to have quite variable altitudes. Your height therefore might seem okay one minute but then you fly over a mountain and you're suddenly in danger.

[ralfidude]

The tgp has ground altitude?? Where?

 

I only see that it has an accuracy meter on the top left, slant range on the right, and ground distance to target in meters.

I just rechecked the manual and there is nothing there about altitude from your plane to the ground. UNLESS you mean if I am flying RIGHT ABOVE the target and looking straight down, then yes, I would use the TGP, but thats pretty much useless if I want to know what it's like before I get there.

 

There are some missions online that require you to know this in order to stay away from danger, but it looks like we gotta do this the hard way...

Edited December 28, 2011 by ralfidude

[Ghanja]

I think only the current Radar Altitude is displayed in the TGP (p 326 and p 327 in the manual).

[ralfidude]

OHhhhhhh, totally missed that one!!

[snak]

Ground unit engagement ranges

 

Does anyone know what these are ie tanks t55, t80, mortars...........

oh and what target may be selected first, ie what would a t55 attack first or a mortar if more than one type of target enters its range at the same time or does it just target the nearest enemy?

Edited December 28, 2011 by snak

[ralfidude]

Those tanks are.. tanks...

 

A t55 is a crappy tank, a t80 is a much more modern tank and more armored, but a T90 is the best though not in game i dont think. And mortars, are mortar tubes, little tube, put round in, pop goes the weasel, and kaboom on impact... Im kind of struggling to figure out if that's what you were asking or you really dont know these things or terms, in any case, Google is your best friend. As for the AI behavior, no clue.

[kylania]

The T-55 and T-80 are types of Russian tanks. The T-55 being older and the T-80 being a more modern main battle tank. As far as threats to you go, they are not much of a risk. Their machine guns can hit you but you need to be real low. They are a great risk against friendly vehicles however.

 

The 2B14 Podnos mortar is a 82mm mortar, usually found in pairs I think? They are no threat to you but often are a threat to friendly forces and bases. Often a CAS mission will be given to take out a mortar site that's attacking friendly units.

 

Basically your main threats would be SAMs and MANPADs, these have missiles that can track you and shoot you down. After that would be anti-air vehicles like the Shilka or a Zu-23 truck which have powerful anti-air cannons which can shoot you down as well.

 

Once those risks have been taken care of either by you using Maverick missiles or by friendly airplanes assisting then as an A-10 pilot you call the guys on the ground (JTAC) to ask for targets or follow your mission orders and attack any specific targets.

 

The order to attack things in often depends on the kinds of weapons you have as well. I'll usually try to take out anti-air defenses with my Mavericks. Drop GBU-12 laser guided bombs on hard targets like the T-55/T-80 tanks. Then gun or CBU-87 cluster bomb the softer targets like infantry or trucks. GPS guided weapons like the GBU-38 JDAM are good against structure targets like bridges and buildings. It all really depends on the mission though.

[ralfidude]

Gunning down T55's is fun, you dont need to be as close as a t80 and if you are good enough you can gun strafe 2 of them in one run. They also die easily if you hit them from the front armor, which you cant do on a t80, let alone a t90.

[JS]

Read the "title" of the post. I don't know why that function exists really, most people don't use it and they are easily missed. Anyway, he was not asking what those things are, but about the "Ground unit engagement ranges" for them. I guess that means at what ranges they will open fire on enemy ground units, and what targets they will attack first?

Edited December 28, 2011 by JS

[snak]

Thats right the range at which the ground units attack

 

the other units

[Jona33]

Have a look in the encyclopedia for weapons and vehicles.

[Laud]

Have a look in the encyclopedia for weapons and vehicles.

 

Well, the encyclopedia kinda sucks, when you look for detailed information which correspond to the game and not to wikipedia...

[nomdeplume]

I think only the current Radar Altitude is displayed in the TGP (p 326 and p 327 in the manual).

It's not radar altitude, or rather not just radar altitude. I think it does show radar altitude when that's available, but it will show your height AGL even when the radar altimeter isn't available (e.g. too high). Fiddling with the altimeter's pressure setting doesn't change this value, so I guess it uses GPS or something to determine your altitude.

[Olgerd]

It's not radar altitude, or rather not just radar altitude. I think it does show radar altitude when that's available, but it will show your height AGL even when the radar altimeter isn't available (e.g. too high). Fiddling with the altimeter's pressure setting doesn't change this value, so I guess it uses GPS or something to determine your altitude.

 

If radar altimeter is not available TGP uses DTSAS to display height AGL. DTSAS uses GPS to determine ownship position.

[ralfidude]

Could anybody link me to a thread of a guy who posted some PDFs about some helpful tips. It was not the tutorial collection, but just realy really random quick things to reference through. I saw it but never saved it.

 

Like I forget where to change the minimal altitude warning from bitch betty... i think its in the IFFCC...

[FreeFall]

ralfidude, I wonder if you possibly mean:

http://files.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/86362/

[ralfidude]

Nope, but its a good find. It was nothing that formal to be honest.

 

Something close to paulrkiii's guides. It was SUCH A GOOD DOCUMENT. Such random information thrown into like 3 pages, but all of it very awesome and necessary... It's a shame it's lost in the internet abyss... never to be found again...

[FreeFall]

Damn....

 

This one?:

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=59631&d=1322738655

[kylania]

This one I think: http://files.lockon.ru/en/86362/

[Specter1606688147]

This one I think: http://files.lockon.ru/en/86362/

 

I hate to say this, but even though it is a different link, I think it's the same info as the 1st link offered. But both are great links.:pilotfly:

[ralfidude]

Ah its the last one Fall presented. Has some random good facts, but its great for one of those moments where your head is retarted and you cant remember how to do something. Thank you very much! I swore that one had the bitch betty set up but it doesnt. Does anybody remember how to set minimal altitude warning?

 

Iv also grown into the habit of using TAAF from the TGP whilst doing high alt bomb runs.

[FreeFall]

Does anybody remember how to set minimal altitude warning?

 

I suppose you mean the ALT ALRT button of UFC. See p. 255 of the latest Flight Manual.

[Olgerd]

Iv also grown into the habit of using TAAF from the TGP whilst doing high alt bomb runs.

 

Good habit, but TAAF is an attitude warning, not altitude.