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…you’d think that, but all three are completely different airplanes as far as that goes.
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The HARM itself…
"The HARM can be used in three different operational modes, known as Pre-Briefed (PB), Target Of Opportunity (TOO), and Self-Protect (SP). In PB mode, the long range (up to 150 km (80 nm)) of the AGM-88 is used to launch the missile on a lofted trajectory toward a known threat. When the HARM reaches lock-on range, and detects the radar emission, it can home on the target. If the target radar has been switched off before any lock could be acquired, the missile destroys itself to avoid possible friendly casualties by the impact of the now unguided missile. In SP mode, the aircraft’s radar warning receiver is used to detect enemy emissions. The CP-1001B/AWG HARM Command Launch Computer (CLC) then decides which target to attack, transmits the data to the missile, and launches the AGM-88. TOO mode means that the seeker of the AGM-88 itself has detected a target, and the missile can be fired manually if the radar emission is identified as a threat. In SP and TOO modes, the AGM-88 can even be fired at targets behind the launching aicraft, although this of course significantly reduces the missile’s range. The AGM-88 missile has an inbuilt inertial system, so that whenever it has acquired a lock once, it will continue towards the target even if the emitter is shut down (although the CEP is larger in this case). "
…HTS is old-tech.
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Just to add that these should be for up to -88C version, IIRC -88D also has GPS embedded, meaning it will automatically store and precisely attack a ground radar sensor even if it stops emitting (practical for stationary ground stations), and Link16 enabled, meaning it can attack any ground object it is directed to by network HQ.
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The HARM itself…
"The HARM can be used in three different operational modes, known as Pre-Briefed (PB), Target Of Opportunity (TOO), and Self-Protect (SP). In PB mode, the long range (up to 150 km (80 nm)) of the AGM-88 is used to launch the missile on a lofted trajectory toward a known threat. When the HARM reaches lock-on range, and detects the radar emission, it can home on the target. If the target radar has been switched off before any lock could be acquired, the missile destroys itself to avoid possible friendly casualties by the impact of the now unguided missile. In SP mode, the aircraft’s radar warning receiver is used to detect enemy emissions. The CP-1001B/AWG HARM Command Launch Computer (CLC) then decides which target to attack, transmits the data to the missile, and launches the AGM-88. TOO mode means that the seeker of the AGM-88 itself has detected a target, and the missile can be fired manually if the radar emission is identified as a threat. In SP and TOO modes, the AGM-88 can even be fired at targets behind the launching aicraft, although this of course significantly reduces the missile’s range. The AGM-88 missile has an inbuilt inertial system, so that whenever it has acquired a lock once, it will continue towards the target even if the emitter is shut down (although the CEP is larger in this case). "
…HTS is old-tech.
very useful info, thanks a lot
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The HARM itself…
"The HARM can be used in three different operational modes, known as Pre-Briefed (PB), Target Of Opportunity (TOO), and Self-Protect (SP). In PB mode, the long range (up to 150 km (80 nm)) of the AGM-88 is used to launch the missile on a lofted trajectory toward a known threat. When the HARM reaches lock-on range, and detects the radar emission, it can home on the target. If the target radar has been switched off before any lock could be acquired, the missile destroys itself to avoid possible friendly casualties by the impact of the now unguided missile. In SP mode, the aircraft’s radar warning receiver is used to detect enemy emissions. The CP-1001B/AWG HARM Command Launch Computer (CLC) then decides which target to attack, transmits the data to the missile, and launches the AGM-88. TOO mode means that the seeker of the AGM-88 itself has detected a target, and the missile can be fired manually if the radar emission is identified as a threat. In SP and TOO modes, the AGM-88 can even be fired at targets behind the launching aicraft, although this of course significantly reduces the missile’s range. The AGM-88 missile has an inbuilt inertial system, so that whenever it has acquired a lock once, it will continue towards the target even if the emitter is shut down (although the CEP is larger in this case). "
…HTS is old-tech.
i got another question, how do you keep your SA while flying over enemy territory? in F-16 you use the HTS to keep an eye on SAM threats, how is this possible in the F-18? just RWR???
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i got another question, how do you keep your SA while flying over enemy territory? in F-16 you use the HTS to keep an eye on SAM threats, how is this possible in the F-18? just RWR???
Affirmative - RWR, SA format/Link, radar, the HARM itself, and looking out the canopy; keep in mind that on an F/A-18 the HARM itself becomes a sensor. Once one actually has seen how this all works together, the HTS becomes annoying…personally, I hate it. It’s really a cumbersome, limiting SA device if you try and use it for that, and the F/A-18 does a far better job without it because of it’s later and more advanced system…mark what’s said about the CLC in lieu of HTS - I can even shoot behind myself, which I don’t think you can do with HTS (but I could be wrong about that). Your RWR should be telling you most of what you need to know anyway.
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Affirmative - RWR, SA format/Link, radar, the HARM itself, and looking out the canopy; keep in mind that on an F/A-18 the HARM itself becomes a sensor. Once one actually has seen how this all works together, the HTS becomes annoying…personally, I hate it. It’s really a cumbersome, limiting SA device if you try and use it for that, and the F/A-18 does a far better job without it because of it’s later and more advanced system…mark what’s said about the CLC in lieu of HTS - I can even shoot behind myself, which I don’t think you can do with HTS (but I could be wrong about that). Your RWR should be telling you most of what you need to know anyway.
Thank you very much
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What do people do when they’ve fired their last HARM? Or do they just keep one for the way back?
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What do people do when they’ve fired their last HARM? Or do they just keep one for the way back?
I imagine they rely on the RWR, if the HARM were meant to be the be-all-end-all, there wouldn’t be an RWR installed, I’m guessing.
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What do people do when they’ve fired their last HARM? Or do they just keep one for the way back?
They egress quickly, hawk the RWR, and stay outside of threat rings/ranges.
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…there’s a morning drive time radio show here where they play a game called “Florida, or anywhere else?”. I’m thinking this is Florida!
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Radium, any update on this project? It was looking very good. Hoping it’s not abandoned.
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@Van:
Radium, any update on this project? It was looking very good. Hoping it’s not abandoned.
Hello,
Not abandonned !
Stay tuned !
Radium
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Hello Radium.
First of all, thank you very much for your efforts in this beautiful project.
I have been following your project impatiently for a long time. What is the final state of your project, when will we be able to fly with this perfect plane, do you plan to build the cockpits … We would be very pleased if you could inform.
Best regards.
Burak
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Hello Radium.
First of all, thank you very much for your efforts in this beautiful project.
I have been following your project impatiently for a long time. What is the final state of your project, when will we be able to fly with this perfect plane, do you plan to build the cockpits … We would be very pleased if you could inform.
Best regards.
Burak
Hello,
my future is rather unsure as a 3D dev these days.
Please do not expect too much.
Cheers,
Radium
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<p>Hi, Radium <br /><br />Excuse me, the F/E/A-18E/F item is suspend or died?<br /><br />kouzi</p>
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<p>…no RL Naval Aviator refers to any model Hornet as a “bug”. I’ve been hanging around them for over 30 years and they just flat don’t do that. “Bug” is something that (civilian) commercial actors came up with to keep the lawyers off their backs. </p>