Hornet Mini-Update
Author: NineLine,
published 4 years ago,
[h1]F/A-18C Hornet[/h1]
[h2]Small Update[/h2]
[h1]Targeting Pod[/h1]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvzxfqymFq0
In the next update, we have both air-to-ground and air-to-air updates for the Hornet targeting pod. This includes more realistic AG tracking modes and FLIR tracking of aerial targets in cooperation with the radar.
[h1]Targeting Pod Offset[/h1]
Once a target is in a tracked area or point point, the offset function allows you to shift the aimpoint or move the targeting pod track center. This is a useful function when changing targeting from the initial designation point without having to revert back to snowplow mode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr7--PXczpM
[h1]Targeting Pod Moving Target Track[/h1]
To track a target with the Hornet targeting pod, we recommend using the FLIR camera as it provides more contrast to lock on to. Place the crosshairs in front of the target in an stabilized action slew mode, then set to no-action slew area track, and then to a no-action point track mode.
We are tuning the values, but for now:
CCD camera: 6 nm
FLIR camera: 11.5 nm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1cZewho3M
[h1]JDAM[/h1]
In this week's update, we explore the inclusion of the IN ZONE LAUNCH ACCEPTABLE REGION (IZLAR) for the JDAM. This provides additional delivery information and will be tied to the later inclusion of pre-planned IZLARs and multiple attack points.
Watch the JDAM land missile update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=207Ioh-Yr7E
[h1]Air to Ground Update[/h1]
This week we introduce the first iteration of the air-to-ground radar for the F/A-18C Hornet. This first version models MAP mode and allows you to search for and designate target locations. Later, we will be adding other modes like the EXPAND levels, Ground Moving Target, SEA, and Terrain Avoidance. This is the first step.
Watch the Air to Ground update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fxXnRm1xEs
[h1]SLAM Land Missile[/h1]
The AGM-84E SLAM land attack missile is a stand-off, precision attack weapon that provides man-in-the loop guidance. It is ideal for long range attack against heavily defended ground targets.
The SLAM is just one of the many interesting weapon of the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet.
Watch the SLAM Land Missile update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3euT1EKqz2c
Thank you for your passion and support and as always, fly safe.
[b]The Eagle Dynamics Team[/b]