HunterDNiu
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3 weeks ago - Pending potential sim side tweaks and additions:
- Add SARH seeker.
- Add passive radar seeker to SSM capable variants (all except Blk I and Dual I and II).
- Air launched variant seen on F-15 and F/A-18: Assuming upper stage of Blk IA used. Mk104 dual thrust motor (shared by SM-2MR Blk III) has 54 secs burn time in game with max speed of 2900kt. A moderate estimate of range would be 230nm, the same as ground launched variant with Mk72 booster and fits with the 2x to 3x range of that of the SM-2MR Blk III. We may also see its target ceiling expanded to 45km, similar to Sky Bow 3. The SSM capability would be retained with a proposed 300nm range. Before any indication to the contrary however it's appropriate to limit the target speed to the same 2900kt as SM-2 (with its DEZ allowing limited counter HGV, HCM as an interim GPI and have a chance against WZ-8). CEC DL and AIM-120 DL would be needed. 2x on F/A-18 and option for 2x and 4x for F-15E.
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