Perriwen Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I've seen a lot of real world USAF videos, where a deployed LGB or AGM-65 broadcasts video from the seeker head to an MFD until it hits the target, giving the pilot an idea of the weapon's status. However, I can't seem to find how to enable that in A-10C...is it implemented, and if so, how does one set it up for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillKelsoe Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 you sure about that? real life A-10 vids firing mavericks get a lock then a static indicating the missile has left its rail. AWAITING ED NEW DAMAGE MODEL IMPLEMENTATION FOR WW2 BIRDS Fat T is above, thin T is below. Long T is faster, Short T is slower. Open triangle is AWACS, closed triangle is your own sensors. Double dash is friendly, Single dash is enemy. Circle is friendly. Strobe is jammer. Strobe to dash is under 35 km. HDD is 7 times range key. Radar to 160 km, IRST to 10 km. Stay low, but never slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Had the same question myself a few years back. Apparently, when testing mavericks, a datalink (or something capable of sending the video after launch) can be added. Whatever equptment that might be is not a feature of normal mavericks. I have no idea about laser guided bombs, but I'd imagine that the "image" the seeker sees wouldn't be something a person could make much sense of. I'd love to see the video in question! System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyrixx Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-uWMXy4Nnc Here's an example of what they're talking about. I have no clue about IRL A-10C's but it would be neat to have this added as a "weapon camera view" (similar to F6) in the future! Robert Sogomonian | Psyrixx website| e-mail | blog | youtube | twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichid Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 You might be thinking of pictures from Desert Storm of Walleye bombs which were TV guided. Modern day pictures are from targeting pods etc on the actual aircraft. Lyndiman AMD Ryzen 3600 / RTX 2070 Super / 32G Ram / Win10 / TrackIR 5 Pro / Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS & MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceflier Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 You could probably edit the f6 camera view to give the desired effect. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Had the same question myself a few years back. Apparently, when testing mavericks, a datalink (or something capable of sending the video after launch) can be added. Whatever equptment that might be is not a feature of normal mavericks. I have no idea about laser guided bombs, but I'd imagine that the "image" the seeker sees wouldn't be something a person could make much sense of. I'd love to see the video in question! Hrmm ... I wonder, if we could make a mod for this effect ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-uWMXy4Nnc Here's an example of what they're talking about. I have no clue about IRL A-10C's but it would be neat to have this added as a "weapon camera view" (similar to F6) in the future! That video seems to me to be from testing. You can see the a vehicle towing the target. I've seen a lot of real world USAF videos, where a deployed LGB or AGM-65 broadcasts video from the seeker head to an MFD until it hits the target, giving the pilot an idea of the weapon's status. However, I can't seem to find how to enable that in A-10C...is it implemented, and if so, how does one set it up for that? AFAIK, there are only three US weapons that send video all the way to impact. AGM-62 Walleye, GBU-15 and AGM-130 (GBU-15 with rocket motor) All other do not. The video is not to give the pilot or the WSO status of the weapon, but to allow them to control it. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 For example To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamocl Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 mvsgas, as the intro to your video says, that is from a AGM-130, which I beleive can be steered mid flight by the crew, which is why it provides video feedback: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-130 I don't think the A-10 are fitted to use this weapon system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) mvsgas, as the intro to your video says, that is from a AGM-130, which I beleive can be steered mid flight by the crew, which is why it provides video feedback: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-130 I don't think the A-10 are fitted to use this weapon system. LOL, if you read my post you can see I already stated that and I never said the A-10 could carry any of them. GBU-15/AGM-130 is only carried by F-15E currently. AGM-62 have been out of service for a long time. AFAIK, there are only three US weapons that send video all the way to impact. AGM-62 Walleye, GBU-15 and AGM-130 (GBU-15 with rocket motor) All other do not. The video is not to give the pilot or the WSO status of the weapon, but to allow them to control it. Edited July 5, 2013 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvsgas Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I don't thrust wiki as a source of information, here is some weapons info from USAF weapons file 276, page 2-12 and 2-13 Nomenclature: AGM-130 Name: Powered Standoff Weapon Description Derived from the GBU-15, it has since been extensively modified to an advanced, precision guided weapon used against high value fixed targets. It features Inertial Navigations System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS), man-in-the-loop capabilities and has a propulsion section enabling enhanched standoff capability. There are two versions of the weapon; the AGM-130A model utilizes the MK-84 warhead and the AGM-130C model utilizes the BLU-109 penetration warhead. Both versions have advanced control sections and new Switchable Data Links (SDL) for horizontal target attack profiles. There are two improved guidance sections for day and night extended capability; Television Guided Section (TVGS) and Improved Modular Infared Sensor (IMIRS). A new test system, AN/GJM-64 tests all GBU-15 and AGM 130 configurations completely menu driven featuring minimal manual operator intervention. The software can be readily modified to facilitate testing/updating of new weapon versions, enhancements, improvements and modifications. Weapons Characteristics AGM-130 CRD Weapons Code ZMG 5C AGM-130 LC&FTD INRT IMIRS SDL M309G AGM-130 TAC, BLU-109, IMIRS, SDL M309H AGM-130 TAC, BLU-109, TVGS, SDL M306A AGM-130 TAC, INERT, IMIRS, SDL M306B AGM-130 TAC, INERT, TVGS, SDL M304G AGM-130 TAC, MK-84, IMIRS, SDL M304H AGM-130 TAC, MK-84, TVGS, SDL M30GA AGM-130 TAC/INRT IMIRS SDL M30GB AGM-130 TAC/INRT TVGS SDL ZMGMB AGM-130(I) A-1 DATM DUMMY TRN TV M304E AGM-130A-11 TAC MK-84 SDL M304F AGM-130A-12 TAC MK-84 IR SDL M309E AGM-130C-11 TAC BLU-109 TV SDL M309F AGM-130C-12 TAC BLU-109 IR SDL SZTMS STAMP AC-130H/U 25MM SZNBA STAMP AGM-130A-12 SZNDA STAMP AGM-130C-12 ZM45A CATM-130-109 TVGS L/W F-15E ZMG5A CATM-130A-109 TVGS F-15E ZMG5B CATM-130A-110 IMIRS F-15E ZM45B CATM-130A-110 IMIRS L/W F-15E Guidance – Autonamous GPS/INS TVGS or IMIR Seeker Precise Adverse Weather, day or night Acurate All Weather Vertical Horixontal Targets Control – Automatic or manual (WSO with AXQ-14 or ZSW-1 Data Link System Autopilot - Digital Class - 3000 lb Standoff Weapon AGM-130A-11 AUR Weight - AGM-130A-11 (MK-84, TV) 2978 lbs - AGM-130A-12 (MK-84, IR) 3001 lbs - AGM-130C-11 (BLU-109, TV) 3064 lbs - AGM-130C-12 (BLU-109, IR) 3087 lbs Length - 158.8 in Diameter - MK-84 Warhead 18.0 in - BLU-109 Warhead 16.0 in - Rocket Motor 9.0 in - Guidance Section 15.0 in - Control Section 16.0 in - Tail Section (Wings) 59.0 in Warhead - BLU-109 or MK-84 Explosive - Tritonal - 945 lbs (MK-84); 535 lbs (BLU-109) Fuze - FMU-124A/B (MK-84); FMU-143 (BLU-109) Integrating FMU-152 Stabilizer – Strakes (canards), Wings, and Control Surfaces Propulsion - Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Range - 15 – 30+ NM Carriage Options Aircraft: Rack/Pylon: F-15E 30 in. Lug Spacing Compatible Status / Schedule / Improvements Contractor – Boeing Company Status –Inventory (AGM-130-9/-10 replaced by -11/-12 Apr.99) OPR - AAC/WMG; Eglin AFB, FL DSN 872-9514 Improvements – Potential Integration of FMU-152 (JPF) Fuze Special Equipment - GJM-65 Field Test Set T.O – 21M-AGM130-2 To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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