DISCLAIMER:
Spoiler
Previously @Morvran had made a new dev-server thread topic where he had asked for Brimstones to receive mode 2 and received an answer that had explained that the new MITL mechanic was not connected to the type of targeting that Brimstones feature along with an explanation as to why their performance would be a concern. You can find the comment here:
The purpose of this thread is not to equate AASM-IR’s feature or Rafale’s ability to target radar emissions through target point with the new MITL mechanism, but to stress that the Rafale needs these new mechanics.
The new major update patch adds several new mechanisms into the game including but not limited to:
- The ability to launch anti-radiation missiles beyond 100km+
- The ability to detect SPAA with anti-radiation missiles and obtain their general location.
These new mechanisms are applicable to many aircraft but as it is now, Rafale and Gripen E remain the only rank 9 aircraft that lack the capability to locate and fire at enemy radar emissions.
What is the solution in the case of the Rafale? The Rafale should have the capability modeled to create a sensor point-of-interest (target point) based off of enemy radar signals. A report had been made regarding this and it can be found here: Rafale’s RWR should be able to create sensor point-of-interest // Gaijin.net // Issues
The Rafale had demonstrated this capability in combat where it had fired and destroyed several SAM sites in Libya using the Spectra and AASM.
Spoiler
Quoting Smin, here are the three main concerns that were had with Brimstone :
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Missiles are launched in an area and home in on any target within that area, including allies. Target acquisition occurs over a large area. Brimstone cannot discriminate in many cases and can destroy allies.
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There are significant gaps in the ability to evade these missiles. Regular smoke screens don’t provide coverage from its radar. Only some specific smoke screens with chaff reflectors, but they’re experimental and very limited.
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We have a “sterile” jamming environment; objects on the map that would actually disrupt lock-on have no effect on the radar seekers of missiles.
Original post: Mode 2 Brimstones - #3
However, with the Rafale’s ability to create GPS coordinates with enemy radar emissions, it would be able to send AASM-IR or AASM-GPS bombs at specific enemy locations limiting allied casualties. The AASM-GPS bomb can be evaded by simply moving from the location that was fired on, and unlike Brimstone the AASM-IR can be defeated by smoke screens. The Rafale is also limited in the amount of missiles it can carry compared to Brimstones with just 6 compared to 18.
With all of these factors in mind, it makes most sense that Gaijin adds this ability to the Rafale and other vehicles that had this capability as well.
Should Gaijin add this capability to the Rafale and other aircraft that have similar capabilities?
- Yes
- No