SAM Defence Network.

[monotwix]

I always had an idea that an Air Defence is a structure of it’s own and today I decided to do a little research to see how it can be implemented.

 

To begin with, I must say that it’s hard for me or next to impossible to implement a proper SAM network, even with triggers in the Mission Editor, the reason being is the trigger conflict associated with other aircraft.

 

What do I know about SAM network?

Nothing or little, never the less I chose to read and I have an idea.

 

I can not describe the liaisons between the entire defence structure for any instance, however the local structure of SAM must be understandable.

 

What is required for a Patriot SAM site to be operational?

We need ECS AN-MSQ 104, STR AN-MPQ-53 Radar, SAM Patriot LN M901, SAM Patriot EPP-III , SAM Patriot ICC.

 

Today I learned what Patriot units do but it took ages.

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I always had an idea that an Air Defence is a structure of it’s own and today I decided to do a little research to see how it can be implemented.

 

To begin with, I must say that it’s hard for me or next to impossible to implement a proper SAM network, even with triggers in the Mission Editor, the reason being is the trigger conflict associated with other aircraft.

 

What do I know about SAM network?

Nothing or little, never the less I chose to read and I have an idea.

 

I can not describe the liaisons between the entire defence structure for any instance, however the local structure of SAM must be understandable.

 

What is required for a Patriot SAM site to be operational?

We need ECS AN-MSQ 104, STR AN-MPQ-53 Radar, SAM Patriot LN M901, SAM Patriot EPP-III , SAM Patriot ICC.

 

Today I learned what Patriot units do but it took ages.

 

Right now, there isn't exactly a 'SAM network' modeled per se; but each SAM site (fire unit, consisting of various launchers, radar(s) and associated gear) does function as an independent local IADS system. For example, if you setup 3 Patriot FU sites 10km apart, and send in an Su-34, all 3 sites will open fire and commit 6 PAC-2s on a single incoming Kh-31P missile -- wasting 4 SAM rounds.

 

The minimum you currently need for game if I recall correctly is RS, LN and CP/ECS. EPP, AMG and ICC are more or less eye candy at the moment unless something changed in recent patches..

 

In the near future when IADS is properly implemented in game (it's in ED's plans iirc), you'd most likely need AMG's in each Patriot FU and an ICC + AMG group to act as C4I chain. Patriots operate as a battalion and ICC performs the necessary target deconfliction and multi-site targeting prioritization between FUs.

 

Lastly, Patriot Conf-3's also support Remote Launch Phase 3 (RLP3). Launchers with ELES hardware can be sited several kilometers away from the radar and can still operate; launchers can also be slaved to multiple radars/control station to act as a 'missile launch farm' for the entire battalion (makes it very annoying to take out with SEAD).

 

RLP3 can be somewhat 'simulated' in game by simply relocating LS units far away from radar, but within the same unit group. (though I've never tried to see how effective it is or whether it even works in game)