Ok, so in the first image from BMS 4.35 you can see a particluar Dyanamic LAR for a IAM release. Conditions were 480kts, 15000ft for all tests. In this case WCMD was used but results are very similar for JDAM.
Take note of the range to target (7nm) and the position of the range carrot. Range carrot is at the top of the ‘inner staple’. In 4.35 this ‘inner staple’ represented the LAR region - weapon had to be pickled in this staple to hit the target.
In the next image, from BMS 4.36, with same approx conditions, take note of range scale. At 7nm the range carrot is now below the ‘inner staple’; the bottom of the inner staple now represents the max level release (0 loft) range. IAM won’t release until within this region. Which is a change from before.
The third image show the loft angle displayed when range is in the ‘inner staple’ region. Similar to the new CCRP range display…I believe the LOFT Angle for a IAM release should display differently, per real docs.
Did the IAM HUD symbology/release logic get changed in 4.36? It sort of makes sense, and functions, but now doesn’t match the real documentation (mainly MLU tape 3 manual). Curious why this was changed, and if it was intentional?
I used the instant action mission, as it illustrated exactly the behaviour I was seeing in my TE anyway.
Thanks.