After experiencing two test server iterations, players are now quite familiar with the performance of the IRIS-T SLM system. Although its missile performance received some buffs during the second test, its combat effectiveness, particularly in the anti-missile role, remains lackluster. The core issue lies in problems with War Thunder’s radar TWS (Track-While-Scan) mode and seeker mechanics. The 2-second refresh interval of the TWS scan significantly hampers its practical effectiveness.
To address this problem, I propose an idea: simply stop the IRIS-T’s radar dish from constantly rotating. If the radar could stop rotating upon detecting a target and instead slew its phased array face towards the target’s approximate direction, it could fully utilize its phased array beam steering capability. This would drastically improve interception efficiency.
Implementation within War Thunder:
- Assign a dedicated key to toggle between Automatic Radar Rotation and Manual Radar Control.
- Adapt the existing code from Air RB’s manual radar control/gimbal limit mechanic. This would allow players to manually adjust the radar’s azimuth and elevation direction, keeping it focused on the predicted threat axis.