GBU-15 effective weapon ?
-
Tried to use this bomb and found that it is very difficult to hit the targets.
Most of the time i have problem locating the target using the TV image after i drop it.
And when i do see the target, at the last seconds any small dirctions changes i do will make the bomb miss the building.
Anyone who used this bomb can share tips to use it with better results ?
-
After firing I had better luck with:
• TMS fwd short to change mode from LOFT to TRANS
• TMS fwd short to change to TERM (Must be in this to hit target). -
Important points:
- Make sure you have enough manuver room (deep angle allows that)
- make sure your target is static or non-mobile - (you have to practice alot for mobile targets)
- you dont have to hit directly if the targets are small\soft - the exploation range is quite big - its 2000lbs bomb
- MigBuster mentioned the relevant mod for each state mid-air -> learn that
- Even if the camera is moving from side to side - understand the balistic path of the bomb and direct your camera to the average direction of movement
Enjoy
-
The GBU-15 is an incredible DEAD weapon if you use it correctly. It takes more practice than something like the Delilah, but is one of the only safe ways to hard kill a SAM on flat open ground in the 80s - mid 90s.
Here’s a video of us DEADing Cairo in 80s ITO using GBU-15 and reliably getting ~21 mile hard kills on SA2/3:
Alternative is to do really risky profiles.
-
Which aircraft can use these? A google search doesn’t mention F-16.
-
Which aircraft can use these? A google search doesn’t mention F-16.
F-16B (was used in combat, not a trainer) in the IAF. They can use it. Might be in some other blocks.
Also F-15E.
-
My technique is to create a TE for yourself and practice in a safe environment. Develope a tactic that works for you and then once you, try it out in a campaign.
Another technique (a bit quicker if you don’t wish to go through the process of building TE’s) is to Recon your target and set the steer point on an actual vehicle…or building. As long as that target does not move, your targeting pod will be starting right at the target once you select the corresponding steer point.
-
Guys thank you for the tips using this bomb, i will use them on my next mission
-
The GBU-15 is a lot of fun - You’re not wrong though, it can be tricky.
Being an old school MITL weapon the guidance is not amazing so you’ve got to practice guiding the thing on it’s terminal attack. I’ve linked a couple of my GBU-15 drops, you can see how you have to be a bit ahead of the weapon with how you drive it around. After you make a guidance input there is a significant lag between input and weapon correction. This can lead to osscilations and other fun stuff.