WIP: Dassault Rafale
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The interesting is this below about the Viper, it seems that LM has fitted a new IRST pod based on that AN/AAS-42 of F-14D / “Tiger Eyes” sensor for use -currently- by the Aggressors. Here as appeared on recent Red Flag 13-3:
Thanks hadn’t noticed that - surprising really considering how big it is!
Pulled this off F-16 net on the F-101 IRST - the potential capability seems impressive:
_The VooDoo had several aspects we see today. Many lessons-learned.
- Mutli-mode, multi-sensor fire control system. So the IRST could work with the radar or by
itself if stealth was a player.
Range was a problem, and usually the IRST by itself was really
only good for the two heaters. No biggie, as you could either see the tgt or briefly switch on
the radar to ensure within range.
A sneaky mode was IR tracking and radar in search mode. The tgt
would assume you weren’t tracking and then BAM! Two Aim-4C heaters on the way.
The IRST was also very good at low altitude in a look-down mode when compared to the radar. Once locked on, you
could then slave the radar to get range/overtake data. Cool. And this was all there in 1965 - 66.
IRST was in the Double Ugly, but then absent for too long, IMHO._
- Mutli-mode, multi-sensor fire control system. So the IRST could work with the radar or by
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Hehe. Thread derailment inbound!
The F-106 is one of the coolest fighters I can think of from ye olde days. The ugly problem with the IR sensor was dealt with by having a retractible sensor. That was just one of the many cool things that fighter had.
…I wonder if we could ever get to a point where we could simulate the older avionics in some of those planes. In a way, just being able to turn some of the F-16’s things OFF, permanently, would work well for old fighters. The sim already supports steam guages and tapes, so a lot of the instrumentation should work well enough on its own. I know FF was able to disable the radar for some types - has BMS done this as well?
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Also an Internal weapons bay for low drag stealthy operations
One thing about the F-106 that’s slightly NOT great is the view from the pit (Cage) - even after they removed the bar from the top of the canopy - it was a bomber interceptor really.If there were plans to do an IRST for new fighters like Rafale - then you could adapt that to older aircraft you would think……
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Hayab,
I really appreciate the work you made, it’s so rare to see a french fighter in BMS, however, I would recommand some aspects to modify in the mesh, to make it look perfect. Moreover, I’d be delighted to make the 3D cockpit for you, if you accept this kind of collaboration.
Thank you for your lovely work,
Radium
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I would recommand some aspects to modify in the mesh, to make it look perfect.
Huh? … can you explain that, please. I can’t see any mesh errors.
Cheers,
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BTW, those MAU pylons are far more successful than any F-16 or other system in the history of Falcon! lol
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Huh? … can you explain that, please. I can’t see any mesh errors.
Cheers,http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f82/lazystone/Smileys/hat_3.gif
LSI noticed some little mistakes on the canopy, but also on the refuel drogue and the canards… But I pretty worry to write this publicly, I feel this kind of statements can drive people crazy, so, I am not sure I should send detailed recommendations in PM or mentioned them here…
It’s always difficult to criticize somebody’s work… I don’t like to make this, but Rafale is my national fighter, I saw 2 yesterday, so, like with the F-2, I have something personal with it…
Cheers,
Radium
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… IMO … Hayab takes all remarks in considerations.
Then … if it i easy and quick to modify, IMO he will do it. If not and if need a total refinement of the main body, I do not think it worth the the effort (or maybe later).
Up to him. Anyway … from my personal POV, the model is much more than “acceptable”.
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… IMO … Hayab takes all remarks in considerations.
Then … if it i easy and quick to modify, IMO he will do it. If not and if need a total refinement of the main body, I do not think it worth the the effort (or maybe later).
Up to him. Anyway … from my personal POV, the model is much more than “acceptable”.
Sure, but, acceptable and perfect are different!
And,
I trust Hayab is working for perfection!
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That is by far the best looking model i have seen! Nice work…
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@Hellmaker2a:
Nice informations about rafale…
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2014/03/05/the-rafale-as-canadas-next-fighter-part-1/
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2014/03/05/the-rafale-as-canadas-next-fighter-part-2/
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2014/03/07/the-rafale-as-canadas-next-fighter-part-3/Hé hé … Thank you Hellmaker!
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No news?
Need more pictures!!
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Hayab, any news on your model ?
Think of all the French community waiting to ride their national pride
Thanks in advance !
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3 - 4 Weeks.
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The problem with these Rafale is these are Navy ones… This is the problem…
The second problem is these Rafale are single seaters… This is another problem…
Jokefull yours!
Radium
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The problem with these Rafale is these are Navy ones… This is the problem…
The second problem is these Rafale are single seaters… This is another problem…
Jokefull yours!
Radium
And the third one: it’s a Rafale.:p