Slitherine

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ORIGINAL: Sunburn

Hey Mark, are these platforms that you actually need for a scenario under construction or are you on a "completeness" tour?

Please help us prioritize this pile, or you might find _that one specific platform that holds up your entire scenario_ being late to be added because you first buried us with 999 other not-so-critical requests.

Thanks!

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ORIGINAL: Mgellis


One thing I am trying to do is track down any remaining mobile units (tanks, APCs, etc.) and also aircraft that are probably meant to be used as trainers but could be converted to light attack aircraft that have been widely exported but which are not yet in the database...most of the major and regional powers are covered pretty well, but I'm looking for things that will open up smaller countries (and rebels and the quasi-states that emerge during civil wars, etc.) as possible scenario locations.

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ORIGINAL: mikmyk

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ORIGINAL: Rob322

How about the Chinese Type095 SSN? It's reputed to be in sea trials and will probably be serving in the few years.

Not much to go on this one yet I'm afraid. If you dig up an info please to post it.

Mike

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ORIGINAL: Mgellis


We could probably use one or two conventional improvised explosive devices, too. The suicide explosive in the database has a range of one mile...that's a pretty impressive throwing arm that terrorist has; he'd had done better to take up baseball! :) The range on that should be reduced, again maybe to 0.01 miles (but with about 100% hit probability because it will now be right next to the target). And maybe a couple of extra sizes for charges...along with a 4-kg. charge, maybe a medium-sized one big enough to fit in a small boat (100 kg.) and another big enough to put in a light truck (500 kg?).

Maybe use some of the data for mines that's already in the database? After all, that's basically what we're talking about here. Not sure if that would work, though. \

Anyway, just a thought.

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ORIGINAL: Mgellis

Not sure if this has been suggested yet or not (I looked but I did not find anything)...

Improvised nuclear weapon

This would actually not be hard to set up--there are plenty of smaller nukes, in the 20-kiloton range, in the DB3000 database already; what is missing is one that...

A) Can be set off at 0 meters (ground level)...
B) Will affect surface targets...AND...
C) Has no range--it's not a missile; it's an explosive charge, so it doesn't get launched; it just gets detonated. Anything nearby, including the terrorists who set it off, or the cargo ship it was smuggled into without the knowledge of the captain and the crew, will be affected by the blast.

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The Navy is evaluating a series of upgrades to the F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft designed to increase the range, performance and “stealthy-ness” of the aircraft.
The technological innovations include engine improvements, new electronics, the use of a conformal fuel tank, an enclosed weapons pod and efforts to reduce the radar detectability or “signature” of the aircraft, service officials said.
These upgrades have resulted in newly configured or modified F/A-18s demonstrator flights in St. Louis, Mo., and Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md., to provide assessment data for the Navy, said Capt. Frank Morley, F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Manager.
“We’re getting good performance numbers on it and good signature measurements. These are items the Navy is considering,” Morley said in an interview with Military​.com.
The Boeing-funded enhancements, called the Advanced Super Hornet, are aimed at increasing performance while reducing the radar cross-section of the aircraft.
“We reduced the signature of the aircraft by over 50-percent. We added low-signature treatments to specific areas of the airplane and then when we designed the conformal fuel tanks and enclosed weapons pod. They are designed specifically to address aerodynamic and signature components,” said Paul Summers, director of capabilities growth, F/A-18, Boeing.
Aerodynamically configured conformal fuel tanks are engineered to carry up to 3,500 pounds of fuel, Boeing officials said. The conformal fuel tank and external weapons pod are engineered to help make the aircraft able to fly further with more weapons — without increasing signature or drag for the airplane, Morley explained.
“If you have an external weapons pod then you can put weapons on that have a higher signature. You can be more aggressive in an anti-access or denied environment. It will give you more options for firepower without bringing up the signature of the airplane,” Morley said.
The external weapons pod, as opposed to using pylons for weapon, could lead to greater use of air-to-air missiles as well as air-to-ground bombs. The enclosed, external aerodynamically engineered weapons pod is built to carry up to 2,500-pounds of weapons.
The Super Hornet is configured to fire AIM-9X sidewinder air-to-air missile, the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM, the Joint Standoff Weapon, the Small Diameter Bomb and the Mk-84 general purpose bomb, among others.
Additional aspects of the Advanced Super Hornet innovations include improvements to the engine designed to increase acceleration for the aircraft and next-generation cockpit technology, Boeing officials indicated.


Read more: http://defensetech.org/2013/11/04/navy-weighs-possible-upgrade-to-advanced-super-hornet/#ixzz2woaDXkhq
Defense.org

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IB-3: AN/ALQ-214 and the AN/ALE-55 Fiber Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD)

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IDECM Blocks 1-3 when integrated with F/A-18E/F provide incremental, significant, improvement in survivability against RF threats.

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ORIGINAL: gsmith63

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This is my third post. I should have started the first by saying that this game is absolutely outstanding, and the support from the CMANO team is probably the best I’ve ever seen. BZ! Now on to business: I’ve noticed that there are a number of inaccuracies with later units of the US Ticonderoga-class cruisers. For all the sub-variants from CG 52 (USS Bunker Hill) through CG 70 (USS Lake Erie), DB3000 has incorrect figures from 2010 onwards. Starting in 2009 all surviving units of the Tico class are being modernized to a common baseline under the Cruiser Modernization Program. The basic changes are as follows:
*SPY-1B(V) vice SPY-1A or -1B.
*SPS-49 removed.
*SPQ-9A replaced with SPQ-9B.
*SQS-53A or -53B replaced with SQS-53C.
*SQR-19 replaced with SQR-20 Multi-Function Towed Array (Besides being a regular towed array sonar, the SQR-20 significantly increases range of the active SQS-53C by operating as a bi-static receiver through the SQQ-89A(V)15 system).
*SLQ-32(V)3 replaced with SLQ-32A(V)3.
*61-cell Mk 41 VLS launchers replaced with 64-cell launchers (removal of reloading cells).
*Added ability to carry ESSM, SM-3, and (when available) SM-6.
*Mk 45 Mod 1/2 guns replaced with Mk 45 Mod 4 5-in 62 caliber guns and new GFCS.
*CIWS brought up to Mk 15 Block 1B standard.
*Mk38 Bushmaster 25mm cannons replaced with much improved Mk38 Mod 2.
*4x Mk 53 Nulka decoy launchers added if not already carrying them.
*Cooperative Engagement Capability added.

Modifications to CG 52-58 have already been completed. All US CGs not scheduled for decommissioning are being similarly modified at a rate of ~2-3 per year. I guess I'm not allowed to post links yet or I would include some with additional details and references. Rag or Mike you can contact me via e-mail if you need more info.

OK - I think I can post links now. Here are some detailing what was stated above:

Example image of modified CG 58 (note the elimination of the SPS-49 from the aft mast): http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=166743

Additional info: http://www.dodbuzz.com/2013/07/09/navy-upgrades-more-than-a-third-of-cruisers/

Major mod features graphic: http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/PUB_CG-47_Modernization_Features_lg.gif

Gregg

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gsmith can you verify the db you're viewing? If you're using a scenario built prior to release make sure you rebuild up to the newest variant. Thanks! Mike

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ORIGINAL: deepdive

KA-6A could carry dumb bombs.

Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!

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2) The original M61A1 gun barrels were designed for short bursts and were subject to wear and increased dispersion patterns.

The new Optimized Gun Barrels are 18 inches (46 cm) longer, substantially thicker and include a barrel brace and a muzzle restraint to both improve life expectancy and reduce projectile dispersion patterns.

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3) The Mark 244 Mod 0 ELC (Enhanced Lethality Cartridges) uses a heavier optimized tungsten alloy penetrator that extends the effective range of this weapon. However, these rounds have been found to increase the likelihood of jams in the ammunition feed system. These jams were the result of the cartridge case getting dented when it was trapped between the feeder unload sprocket and the guide bar just after handoff from the gun bolt. This problem was traced back to the new round having a different center of gravity than previous rounds, which causes the Mark 244 to be mis-positioned in the feed system during the handoff. Alterations of the feed sprocket wheels and guide bars have been recommended to reduce the problem.

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The Mk 244 Mod 0 cartridge is known as the ELC (Enhanced Leathality Cartridge). It has a more aerodynamic tungsten alloy penetrator that gives an increase in effective range. Muzzle velocity is 3,650 feet per second (1,113 meters per second) for the Mk 149 cartridge.

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Target assignment and priority are done at 5 miles and engagement begins at or about 2 miles. Once the software determines that the threat is in range, the gun opens fire. The tracking (fire control) radar monitors the outbound projectile stream. Closed loop spotting is used; that is, the outbound projectile stream is compared to the inbound target track and the gun drives are adjusted to move the projectile stream onto the target. Usually, the third projectile out the barrel is on target.

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the gun will prioritize the first six threats it sees at about 10,000 yards (9,100 m) and engage at 4,000 yards (3,600 m).

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ORIGINAL: mar_ser

Hello from Argentina,

I would like if you could add Kfir Block 60 for Argentina
Due this is my first post I am not allowed to put links for further references

Thanks a lot!
martin

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ORIGINAL: mar_ser

Hello mikmyk,

Only for my understanding.

The team proceed with a request of a new platform from a user only if this platform exists or is operational in any country?

Thanks in advance

martin

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ORIGINAL: deepdive

Just found another loadout problem; British Phantoms FG.1 and FG.2 have no A/G loadouts and FG(R).2 is capable of carrying a recon pod and used as such.

F.3,"F-4J(UK)"s was only used for Air to Air.

I have to add that RAF regarded those FG.1`s as some wery tired airplanes and used them only "ligtly" armed.

Bjørn

Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!

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ORIGINAL: emsoy

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ORIGINAL: deepdive

Just found another loadout problem; British Phantoms FG.1 and FG.2 have no A/G loadouts and FG(R).2 is capable of carrying a recon pod and used as such.

F.3,"F-4J(UK)"s was only used for Air to Air.

I have to add that RAF regarded those FG.1`s as some wery tired airplanes and used them only "ligtly" armed.

Bjørn

By 1980 the RAF Phantoms had been replaced in the strike role by Jaguars and were only serving in the intercept role. So doesn't seem they carried any A/G ordnance.

Have re-assigned this one to Paul, for a subversion of the RAF FGR.2 in the strike role 1969-1977.