How to use nukes????
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Well, its not hard to find public articles talking about how the F-16 is fitted to carry the B61-12 mod. Its more than actually considered, in other words.
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Nice test for your fps
in fact my fps dropped a lot after the explosion! The photo is bad because of the resolution I use (1024 x 768), due to my monitor. My computer is not top, is a medium pc. Based on the system requirements described here on the site to play the falcon, my computer supports. But sometimes not.
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I would also like to note that the only US military aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons as far as their public statistics were concerned were multi-place aircraft (B-52, B-1, B-2, FB-111, F-15E, etc). Draw your own conclusions.
No, the US has a long history of single seaters who are nuke capable; F86 Sabre, A4 Skyhawk, A1 Skyraider, F-101 Voodoo, F-105 Thunderchief to name a few. Weapons were usually described as Tactical Nuclear Weapons which means they only destroy about a square mile instead of 10’s of square miles but its still a nuke. Don’t forget the US also deployed a nuclear rocket to shoot down soviet bombers (AIR-2 Genie). This was also predominately carried by single seat aircraft.
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I would also like to note that the only US military aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons as far as their public statistics were concerned were multi-place aircraft (B-52, B-1, B-2, FB-111, F-15E, etc). Draw your own conclusions.
So why all those real cockpit pics of the viper show a panel with nuclear consent then?
It’s a public secret Vipers can carry the B-61… -
I recall Keith Rosenkranz mentioning in Vipers In The Storm that he enjoyed the training for releasing nuclear weapons as it involved very strict timing; he enjoyed the challenge and precision. I believe at this point he was flying the F-16.
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After a quick google found this article.
http://lewis.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/4140/b61-mod-12-revisited
Note the patch, with the Viper and Panavia Tornado on it.
Be sure to also take a look at the FAS link in the comments.
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The F-16A Block 10 could carry the B43, B57 ,B61 according to documentation.
In f-16 net there will be a few posts about it, they certainly trained for it in the USAF, the Viper was built to fly in a WW3 environment.
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Initially the old NATO F-16A/B and Tornado PA-200 aircraft that currently serve in the nuclear strike mission will not be able to make use of the increased accuracy of the B61-12, according to U.S. Air Force officials. The reason is that the aircraft computers are not capable of “talking to” the new digital bomb. As a result, the guided tail kit on the B61-12 for Belgian, Dutch, German, Italian and Turkish F-16s and Tornados will initially be “locked” as a “dumb” bomb. Once these countries transition to the F-35 aircraft, however, the enhanced targeting capability will become operational also in these countries.
From http://fas.org/blogs/security/2014/01/b61capability/
Some pics with dummy B61s on Vipers: http://www.jsf-nee.nl/pages/nucleaire_wapens.html , http://www.f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album38/album70/85-1416 , http://www.f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album38/album70/apr
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I’m sure they are prepared to do it if ordered. Had we had it in campaigns here it would make for one really fast campaign
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No, the US has a long history of single seaters who are nuke capable; F86 Sabre, A4 Skyhawk, A1 Skyraider, F-101 Voodoo, F-105 Thunderchief to name a few. Weapons were usually described as Tactical Nuclear Weapons which means they only destroy about a square mile instead of 10’s of square miles but its still a nuke. Don’t forget the US also deployed a nuclear rocket to shoot down soviet bombers (AIR-2 Genie). This was also predominately carried by single seat aircraft.
Hmmm . . . you’re right Tiffy. I sit corrected.
I think that I was looking at it from a strategic point of view, namely the USAF’s Strategic Air Command and its Nuclear Surety Program. I flew for SAC back in the eighties, and that’s where my NSP training was concentrated.
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I’m sure they are prepared to do it if ordered. Had we had it in campaigns here it would make for one really fast campaign
May as well stick a button on the campaign setup screen called Launch Sub based Nuke attack - which is then followed by a splash screen that congratulates you for wiping out millions of innocents.
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Had we had it in campaigns here it would make for one really fast campaign
wiping out millions of innocents.
A long time ago, I made a back-up of my files and then edited a campaign so that I could take a nuke with me. Got me well over 400 destroyed objectives, 3 medals and instant promotion to some high rank. Oddly enough, it didn’t appear to kill aircraft (except your own when flying below a certain altitude) or ground troops though. After some extra testing in TE, I also noticed that departing aircraft just return to their parking spot after their airbase has been nuked, even when the nuke landed right next to them. :rolleyes:
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My first experience with a Nuke was back in AF-Days, as I tried to drop one in CCIP from 3,000ft AGL…
Was also the very beginning of my Falcon-Career and CCIP was the only Mode, I was able to use.The most extreme Manouver I’ve ever flown to get a Bomb out, was a max. negative G’s with a Red Out, Release and get off with full AB - Still too dumb.
The B-61 was the reason, that I got used to CCRP, to get a look on its Explosion -
Millions of innocent computer generated virtual civilians? Then I would be tried as a virtual war criminal at the Hague? Scary…@Migbuster:
May as well stick a button on the campaign setup screen called Launch Sub based Nuke attack - which is then followed by a splash screen that congratulates you for wiping out millions of innocents.
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Millions of innocent computer generated virtual civilians? Then I would be tried as a virtual war criminal at the Hague? Scary…
How ‘virtual’ are they? …. http://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.html.
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well having served in real combat situations I can tell you sitting behind a computer is not quite the same thing. This game is about killing bad guys who are aggressors who are killing good guys including civilians btw.
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umm, so getting back on topic, could someone post a step by step walkthrough of exactly how to use nukes?
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umm, so getting back on topic, could someone post a step by step walkthrough of exactly how to use nukes?
You’ll poke your eye out kid.
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just get on it
maneuvering not required
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In all seriousness, its the same as dropping mk-82s. The nuclear consignment isnt modeled. Just make sure master arm is on. You may need to adjust the release angle if you are still having problems.
Or just select manual mode on the sms page and drop it within 20miles of the target.