Feedback/User Request

[jasonjoyce971]

F-35:

• remove dependency for Sniper XR when using GPS guided weaponry

  • create loadout options similar to the F-181 such as dual (or triple even) AGM/GBU/CBU placement on the left and right inboard pylons (5000 lb capable), dual AGM/GBU/CBU placement on the left and right outboard pylons (1500 lb capable), adding the full rack of 4xGBU-53's and 4xGBU-39's to the internal 2 bays

  • restricting the internal 1 bays to AA missiles only

AV-8B:

• move the Sniper XR pod (and maybe change to a LITENING or LANTIRN instead) and ECM pod mount also to the center of the aircraft if possible (rarely done in Arma often seen in RL)

• add standard FFAR's to the loadouts on all pylons in 7x and 19x sizes, possibly adding the smoke rockets like the ones on the A-10 for teams that may want to use FAC(A)'s

• give the harrier the VTOL mode 1 (I think) so that it's take-off and landing is similar to the V-22 but not as powerful as the F-35B

AH-1Z (and all applicable helos):

• add the default CUP AGM-114's or changing the accepted locking methods to target "IR" for the "K" and "N" models so when using AI's for single player guys or teams with low pilot counts

• adding the third person target box info for above reasons

  • Alternatively adding a pilot controlled TGP with laser capabilities for single player reasons and because the AH-64D actually does have a PNVS exclusively for the pilot

• add the CUP "pack" and "unpack" actions back into the aircraft

• add seating capabilities to the CUP UH-1Y Gunship

[jasonjoyce971]

F-35:

• remove dependency for Sniper XR when using GPS guided weaponry

Easy enough. F-35 EOTS confirmed as having self designation capability so will not impact laser or GPS guidance. Sniper Pod is for recon only and given the pilotCamera limitations has no impact.

• create loadout options similar to the F-181 such as dual (or triple even) AGM/GBU/CBU placement on the left and right inboard pylons (5000 lb capable), dual AGM/GBU/CBU placement on the left and right outboard pylons (1500 lb capable), adding the full rack of 4xGBU-53's and 4xGBU-39's to the internal 2 bays

Not possible under current model. Look into again once CUP models are updated to pylon loading system.

• restricting the internal 1 bays to AA missiles only

Easy enough. Remove AMRAAM/Meteor option from 1 internal bay pylon on each side.

[jasonjoyce971]

AV-8B:

• move the Sniper XR pod (and maybe change to a LITENING or LANTIRN instead) and ECM pod mount also to the center of the aircraft if possible (rarely done in Arma often seen in RL)

Not possible on current model. AV-8B has different belly proxies to the GR.9 which can use the belly slot.

• add standard FFAR's to the loadouts on all pylons in 7x and 19x sizes, possibly adding the smoke rockets like the ones on the A-10 for teams that may want to use FAC(A)'s

Will not action. The AV-8B is only scaled for CRV-7 and APKWS at present.

• give the harrier the VTOL mode 1 (I think) so that it's take-off and landing is similar to the V-22 but not as powerful as the F-35B

Investigate. Might be possible to tweak vector thrust but the "rolling start" phenomenon might still be present.

[jasonjoyce971]

AH-1Z (and all applicable helos):

• add the default CUP AGM-114's or changing the accepted locking methods to target "IR" for the "K" and "N" models so when using AI's for single player guys or teams with low pilot counts

• adding the third person target box info for above reasons

  • Alternatively adding a pilot controlled TGP with laser capabilities for single player reasons and because the AH-64D actually does have a PNVS exclusively for the pilot

All connected to the same issue, using the AGM-114 as a solo crewman. Best chance is going to be using the pilotCamera class and hopefully being able to move it as in fixed wing. Alternate plan is a simple reversion to IR locking which is undesirable given the loss of realism.

• add the CUP "pack" and "unpack" actions back into the aircraft

Ongoing bug of unknown origin. For some reason the pack option is not available on the AH-1Z but is available on other platforms.

• add seating capabilities to the CUP UH-1Y Gunship

Model constraint. Double check to confirm but without the relevant sitting memory points in the model, this will likely not be possible.

[jasonjoyce971]

TODO:

• [x] Tweak F-35 scripts and config to remove TGP altogether as it will just be cosmetic at this point. All weapons should still function as intended including the laser designator.
• [x] Remove AMRAAM/Meteor from one internal bay per side based on loading proxies. AAMs should load to the inner pylons.
• [x] Investigate vector thrust levels on AV-8B to increase VTOL performance. Confirm realism impact since the AV-8 is actually STOVL not VTOL.
• [ ] Investigate pilotCamera class being used as TADS system in gunships for solo play.
• [ ] Continue chasing the pack/unpack bug. Suspect link to animationSources class
• [ ] Confirm seating in UH-1Y is bound to model. Rectify if not.

[jasonjoyce971]

F-35 Correction:

Pylons 7 and 8 should be AAM/ASM combined. Pylons 9 and 10 should be AAM only.

[jasonjoyce971]

Further Notes:

• [x] Switch AV-8B APKWS pod to LAU-5003 from CRV-7
• [x] AV-8B should be able to load 4 pylons of rockets not only 2

[jasonjoyce971]

AV-8B VTOL improvement not possible without skewing flight model

[jasonjoyce971]

Included in CUP Update task #92