Let’s all not argue, we should all be pushing for the implementation of correct AASM-IR mechanism. I only regret that I didn’t think of reporting this first. Modern IR AGMs implement long range LOAL capabilities which helps with multi-target long range attacks.
It would be the equivalent of modern fox 3 radar missiles still being stuck with SARH seekers rather than being able to be fired at long distance and having LOAL capabilities. The only thing we should worry about are game bugs and target discrimination.
I think DirectSupport had posted a source/image saying it was, I didnt get a good look at it before the mods removed it though.
My theory atm considering the wording from the other source regarding the acquisition being “several pictures” is that the IR imager takes multiple images and creates a 2x2km composite image, but I can’t say this for certain.
It is also stated in the other doc that the seeker is rather low tech with a wide FOV though, so it might also be that it has the requisite FOV for the 2x2km image when entering the basket, but requires multiple pictures to be taken as each is rather poor?
This doesnt specify all AASM’s can modify their AOI, and the AASM brochure is rather clear on the faft the IR one is designed to work with vertical AOI, which makes sense considering how it works.
The brochure specifically outlines the capabilities of the GPS variant and the IR version. It predates the laser variant’s first qualification test, so it reasons they all have the capability.
Yes? Have you never seen how much word padding companies do to fill a brochure’s space with enough cool-sounding info as possible? SP_Sabre looks pretty right here
Its beyond rediculous the mental gymnastics y’all go through. Its exasperating 🙄
I guess in theory it could be possible the AASM IR has variable AOI and SAGEM is just trying to fill brochure space, but its easily the stupidest of explanations in this situation, and pretty effectively gets felled by Occam’s razor, with the more likely/simple explanation being that;
SAGEM means what they wrote
You are so resistant to anything that could be perceived as even the most minute of “nerfs” to any French equipment that you make up dubious explanations to try to justify not adjusting your position on the subject when presented with new information.
Its not even like a vertical only AOI would be a “nerf” either, since that is by far the most dangerous AOI for use in WT, as it mitigates the ground vehicles ability to use cover to hide, a makes SAM intercepts much harder.
All the AOI in the brochure you referenced are Vertical AOI. The difference might be to denote that the flight path of the AASM is different from a lot of other munitions with IR guidance, which would fly straight to the target, instead of go up from above in a bell curve.
Mental Gymnastics is taking one small snippet as gospel, bro, when the same company claims different things all the time that don’t even really contradict it
