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Firing AAMs from a B-2 - possible somehow? - 6/22/2016 9:16:28 PM

Nightwatch

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Okay, i admit this kinda crazy - but only on first glance i hope

The database is currently lacking a B-21 entry. Not a huge issue since next to nothing is known about the upcoming bomber, but since i would like to have on for a scenario i'm building i decided to upgrade a B-2 as an interim solution.
Adding sensors and stuff to the aircraft works fine. B-2s with AN/APG-81 radars are quite nice

I then decided to try an add AIM-120Ds on the aircraft. There has been some talk about this with Arsenal planes, adding ERAMs on aircraft and such.
Anyway, this works as well, since you can add basically any weapon to any unit.
Only issue, even with the entire F-35 sensor suite, the B-2 cant fire the AAMs.
The Weapon Allocation produces the error message: Unable to connect to firing unit with mandatory data link.

I realize this seems pretty irrelevant but i really would like to know why it isnt working. What does actually control the missiles in Command? It looks like the missing datalink is not something i can add manually.
IRL the AN/APG-81 would be enough to control the missile i think. Or even better, with the Cooperative Engagement Capability the B-2 could simply launch the missile and an E-2D or F-35 takes it over.
I see little reason why this capability wouldnt already exist in irl.

Anyway, i'd appreciate any input.

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RE: Firing AAMs from a B-2 - possible somehow? - 6/22/2016 11:08:12 PM

mikmykWS

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You need to add the datalink via a template.

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3569867

Rags got a list and link to the current comm links. I think you want the second one.

Take a look at rudds example for the CommAdd line in the script.

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3766341&mpage=1&key=modifications%26%2365533%3B

So procedure is.

Add weapons record to aircraft. Generate ini. Edit the aircraft entry using the Comm_Add line.

If you need further explanation feel free to post in.

Thanks!

Mike

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RE: Firing AAMs from a B-2 - possible somehow? - 6/22/2016 11:40:01 PM

peterc100248

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Here is a delta .ini file cut n paste that you might like for a "super" B2 equipped with a bay full of AAMs.

<Unit_15a301ab-b14f-4f96-bbbf-060858d892bd>

<SensorAdd_2081>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_2081>
<SensorAdd_856>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_856>
<SensorAdd_2509>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_2509>
<SensorAdd_5344>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_5344>
<SensorAdd_2510>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_2510>
<SensorAdd_3466>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_3466>
<SensorAdd_2426>

<Cov>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov>
<Cov_Ill>
<Seg>360</Seg>
</Cov_Ill>
</SensorAdd_2426>
<CommAdd_43 />

<CommAdd_168 />

</Unit_15a301ab-b14f-4f96-bbbf-060858d892bd>

Please note this is a report of what has been added to the B2 and has a full suite of F-35 sensors, necessary comm links, and 3 different kinds of AAMs. The weapons are not in this because I used an existing B2 loadout to add the AAMs. To add these sensors and comms you'll need to write the code like this:


<CommAdd_43>
</CommAdd_43>

<CommAdd_168>
</CommAdd_168>

This thing does indeed launch AAMs at incoming threats. I know the command link entry is necessary (CommAdd_43) but I didn't stop to see if the Missile link (CommAdd_168) was also necessary.

Enjoy.....Pete

Edit: Mike made this procedure much more clear than I did. Thanks Mike.

< Message edited by peterc100248 -- 6/22/2016 11:53:28 PM >

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RE: Firing AAMs from a B-2 - possible somehow? - 6/23/2016 5:47:41 AM

Nightwatch

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awesome, thanks guys

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RE: Firing AAMs from a B-2 - possible somehow? - 6/23/2016 4:04:44 PM

peterc100248

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Mike

This is the wrong forum for this, so in the Mods and Scenarios forum I have posted a question about the really crazy way I added/changed the loadout of the B2 - if you have the time.
Pete

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