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UAV Tactics - 1/21/2022 8:49:48 PM

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Is there a doctrine for deploying and operating UAVs? I know that I am doing something wrong because every time I use them, they get shot down unless they are escorted which beats the whole concept. Specifically, how are they protected from enemy aircraft on patrol?

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/21/2022 10:23:34 PM

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I'd look at altitude and using no nav zones around SAM sites. If you're trying to develop one for a non-player side, I'd go for a support mission-change the default on station altitude. The trick is staying out of defensive envelopes while still being at a useful altitude for the sensor you're carrying.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/21/2022 11:32:54 PM

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Thanks. I will try the no nav zones this weekend and will let you know.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/21/2022 11:33:36 PM

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Thanks. I will try the no nav zones this weekend and will let you know.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/22/2022 10:51:06 PM

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quote:

I know that I am doing something wrong because every time I use them, they get shot down

It is worth keeping in mind that most western UAVs were built during an era when airspace was not contested. Some of the earlier Cold War examples like the RQ-2 Pioneer were available in the CW but never intended to be used in contested airspace but in support of amphibious and naval gunfire operations - where you need to own the skies.

The more advanced UAVs that came later were ideal for Iraq or Afghanistan or other COIN type operations. They tend to be low and/or slow and lack any form of defensive mechanisms. Some of the larger ones replace large patrol AC which will be shot down just as easily if not deployed properly.

So the best way to use them is... very carefully.

Some of the newer Russian or Chinese or Israeli examples are better. I am sure western ones will improve but the current bunch make good targets.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/23/2022 9:33:02 PM

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I played "Chaos" from Kashmir Fire. The drones are worthless. The Indian Airforce shoots as soon as they notice them. In general, Chaos is a scenario of duck hunting, and the ducks are the Pakistani airplanes.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/23/2022 9:33:44 PM

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/27/2022 2:51:07 AM

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Newer U.S. drones like the RQ-170 and RQ-180 are really effective ELINT platforms. In my editor mode testing, the RQ-180 was not tracked by a S-300 battalion until a 15nm approach. You can use them as stand-off ELINT platforms successfully.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/27/2022 8:55:47 AM

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Thank you for responding! I am getting to understand UAV and I am now deploying them as you would bombers. I first get control of the skies and then send them out to search.

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RE: UAV Tactics - 1/27/2022 5:55:23 PM

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There are some (e.g. Israeli) drones with jammers. Very useful if not wanting to risk dedicated Electronic Warfare plane.

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