Weapon Additions

[Growler67 0]

I was just wondering if they are considering Weapon add-ons. In particular, for instance, "Snakeyes". Having 'High Drag' munitions are advantageous when down low to avoid fragging ones self. Perhaps if someone over at ED could consider this in a patch format. Possibly rolled up in a purchasable Aircraft add-on, or whatever. I would like to think that I am not the only one playing this game that would like a little more variety in munition choices...........anyone? Beuller?

 

BTW, this is reference to my flying the A-10, although it could apply to any airframe.

Edited January 10, 2004 by Growler67

[AirBiskit 0]

Oh, I'm all for this.

 

Especially TALDs (ie: jf18) and some GPS munitions.

[+Spectre_USA 7]

Snake eyes and their newer BSU variants have been discussed in the beta forums.

 

They probably won't be persued for the A-10, as retarded bombs are usually loaded

on fast movers, as opposed to the loiter capable A-10.

 

When I was loading weapons on USAF jets, I did plently of snakes and BSU-49's and 50's

on the F-111, but never on the A-10. TER's with Mk. 82 slicks aplenty, but not ret's.

 

If the hornet or similar fast mover is added, I would imagine this munition type will also

be added to it's inventory...

[GhostDog 0]

I think that for many of us that its not just a question of wether the munitions currently available can do the job or not. Its a question (IMHO) of the feeling of freedom of choice. It is in this area that Lomac allready stands out by having so many flyables and a large terrain.

Adding more munitions would add to that and increase the feeling of variation. It might be a kind of placebo effect but i'm sure that i would love it anyway. As long as the munitions added are true to the RL planes and timeframe

[Growler67 0]

Spectre, I'm not saying you are wrong. I'm an Air Traffic Controller not a Payload Specialist. However, Dice replied on an 'A-10 Wish' thread over at frugals:

 

http://forums.frugalsworld.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=57116

 

It's about half way down. Basically he said that someone was looking into the chute retarded bombs and they were used on A-10's. Just a little more variety in munitions is the small quest I am on.

 

AirBiskit, I'll have to look, but I don't think GPS munitions were in wide use in the games time frame. Yeah, they would offer more flexibility in ones mission planning, however I don't think that they would fit in. I am not an authority it is just an opinion.

 

Now if an add-on product (for arguements sake) was produced: Bering Strait terrain pack, F-18, new munitions available (including retards). It could all be one package and more of us would be happier than we are now. Next Xmas, PLEASE!!!

[Growler67 0]

Spectre, just re-read my above post. Didn't come out the way I intended. Perhaps when you were involved retards weren't in wide use with the A-10. I appears that current tactics may be different than what they used to be. Didn't mean to come off sounding like a tool.