It really lacks datalink? Damn, even the SAM-1C (Type 81 C) IR missile from the early nineties has UTDC (Up to date command), which for the game’s purposes is DL.
The articles clearly states that Python 5 can receive targeting updates from both launch platform and ancillary platforms. That’s DL by any other name. Those same articles claim Python 5 can engage in data transfer via secure uplink. You can even see the dielectric panel used to facilitate two way DL on the back of the missile. Not to mention the onboard computer and it’s ability to differentiate targets thanks in part to DL
There is more proof that P5 has DL than not.
I never reached more then 30 maybe 40km even on high alt bvr
And also derby should have more thrust then the python 4 but in game it has less
Derpy can score hits as far as 70, maybe 80km launch distance when given glorious launch conditions, sekrit sauce being target that takes no evasive actions, as usual.
To be fair I have 0 issue with the Derby on jets in fact I prefer it to AIM120. Ive been asking for Derby on the RA’AM for at least 4 months now, and P4 ofc
The only articles I eber found about the Phyton 5 having anything like DL is the Janes article which as far I can tell only states that the Phyton 5 can get Launch information from other aircraft via their global network system. I interpreted ot so that this means that the initial information for the start can come via datalink from one plane to another and that this information from the other plane can then be used to launch the Phyton 5. The same states one article from the IAF website that it can receive the launch information from other aircraft. If you have any other infos that explicitly state that the Phyton 5 has DL pls share them
Give me a bit ill find articles and acceptable secondary sources.
it could have DL but i haven’t seen a single source explicitly stating that it has which has to mean nothing because the IAF is very strict about information but if there is no source we can’t proof Gaijiin that it has DL
Good Luck i tried this by myself there is not really much in the internet about the Phyton 5 and datallink
https://www.army-technology.com/projects/spyder/?cf-view found one. It clearly states that the SPYDER SR (which can’t launch derbys on account of them being too large) has datalink between the CCU and FCU as well as the systems in question being able to receive targeting information via datalink with friendly aircraft. It also sheds light on Python 5s performance at super close range and high altitude targets which might be addressed later
I’ll keep digging
That is a, poor source to say the least.
What are you on about?
SPYDER SR can’t carry derbys to my knowledge. As for my source being poor it’s not Wikipedia and it’s not that glitchy Google AI BS. I can’t read or translate Hebrew so IDF websites are out. How is this a bad source exactly?
Here is a SPYDER SR, who cant
You know, withou the DERBY ther will be no SPY DER
Army technology is a website that has been wrong on so many things…
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I stand corrected on the SR not being Being to carry derbys then. As for Army technology not being a suitable source they are the third most popular military news outlet on the internet. And they commonly associate with the US military for articles. They are quite reputable by most metrics, perhaps some proof on their falsehoods is necessary? I don’t see any glaring wrongdoing or misinformation in the article I just read.
To clarify it was Not Army tech that led me to believe SR couldnt carry derbys
Wait a second I just realized something. We can all agree Python 5 has LOAL right? That feature requires datalink to work
I do not keep track of them, but personally I had errors when researching some SPAA systems. Once I come across them I will be sure to link them up and pint out the errors.
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No, it does not need DL.
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