No, it would be either, a regular launch, or (Active) depending on Pulse, or Doppler ranging modes are selected whatever that actually entails, as to how that is different to Boresight mode(s), I don’t know.
And an IRSTS / EOTS track unsupported by the radar similarly provide (Active) mode functionality.
So how is it getting datalinked positional data while you’re in IRST?
Not specified, as far as I know.
I’d assume that updates to the predicted target position are likely transmitted by PD-ILL provided by the radar in Pulse Doppler mode, which is why that is identical to a regular STT launch.
Otherwise it waits to activate the seeker until it gets to the location specified prior to launch based off the information recovered from the IRSTS, and performs basic RCS /velocity analysis to select the correct target for terminal homing using the onboard seeker.
For the Typhoon, Rafale, and similar 4th/4.5th gen upgrade packages, it would still be a normal launch supported by datalink.
How does it give data over IRST?
The same way it gives data with radar, through the datalink antenna.
When firing at a TWS targets, the missile doesn’t “see” your radar target, only the information being fed it via the datalink.
Modern aircraft can build a track file from more sensors than just the radar and it will be fed all the same.
This radar locks onto chaff a lot too
yea
its the only pd radar in-game besides the apg59 based stuff that isnt true PD and still gets ground clutter and chaff i guess (there was a time were even good radars locked on to chaff but i guess its fixed for now)
Well I would like to say first of all the F14A and F14B need their buffs… Not to mention ive done lots of research on this matter… (all info is either done by me or taken from trusted sources…) the F14B was able to carry aim9ms while the F14A couldve carried Aim-9ls while this subject is mostly towards the F14As unrealistic loadout not having its aim9ls when there are images pertaining to the aircraft carrying the aim9l yet this seems out dated since this topic hasnt been talked about in almost 7 months which is wild but I believe the F14A should gets its Aim9ls (i have linked an image showing the F14A’s 9l capablities) -link https://dstorm.eu/pictures/nose-arts/f-14/161140_1.jpg -
Have they done so before 1977? As the F-14A is effectively being held to the specified configurations listed in the April 1977 edition of the F-14A Standard Aircraft Characteristics document.
They tested AIM-9Ls in China lake iirc
Post the link to this. This could be massive.
Ok yeah the improved Pk, eccm-chaff and beam aspect parts are massive. Especially improved PK as that’s not reflected ingame at all. Nice work
For love of god, the moderators must approve it
