Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[BDukes]

Few Chineses Land units

Look like Marine have ZTL-09 but their variant ZTL-11. Copy from #2223 (Note 2nd blogman have designation right in first but goofs second)
https://www.armyrecognition.com/january ... 01174.html
https://china-defense.blogspot.com/2018 ... sault.html

Added ZBL-08 AAA

https://china-defense.blogspot.com/2019 ... d-8x8.html
http://chinesemilitaryreview.blogspot.c ... -anti.html


Type 83 152mm Artillery Decommission (2020)
https://china-defense.blogspot.com/2018 ... -self.html

[BDukes]

Sri Lankan Navy Updates

Add P 626 Gajabahu ex WMEC USCGC Sherman. Similar to other US cutter export #2407, #2690 and #2406

IOC 2019 http://seawaves.com/2019/06/09/his-exce ... t-colombo/

P 620 Sayura Ex INS Sarayu. Same as #2929 entry in DB. IOC 2000 (Sipri)

Add L 880 Shathi. It a Chineses Yuhai #1824 in DB. IOC 1995 (Sipri Arms Transfer Database)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka ... y_0056.jpg

Add L 820 x2. 2 Chineses Yunnan Landing Craft IOC 1995

Add P 350 Mihikatha. Ex Aussie Bay #2744 Notice in Pic 1 7.62mm port and starboard

IOC 2014. https://twitter.com/srilankanavy/status ... 9196123136

P 701 Nandrimithra (SAAR IV) IOC 2000 (Sipri) x2

P 330 Ranajaya (Chinese Type 62-1 PB) #2240 in DB x3 IOC 1996

P 351 Parakramabahu (Chinese Type 0371) #345 in DB x 1 IOC 1996 (Sipri)

Funny story on this one. Thought Tigers have sub. http://lankanavy.blogspot.com/search?up ... date=false

P 311 Weeraya (Chineses Shanghai 2 PB) IOC 2000 (Sipri) x3 #1347 in DB

Colombo FAC (Shaldag) I, II, III #538 IOC 1996-2007 x32

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Fast_Attack_Craft

P-440 Super Dvora 1 IOC 1987 x 6 (Sipri) #564 in DB


P 625 No Name (Ex Chineses 053H2G Tongling) IOC 2020
http://seawaves.com/2019/06/09/sri-lank ... -of-china/
Missiles removed

https://defence.pk/pdf/proxy.php?image= ... b31b1e4538

[BDukes]

Might be error but German Tiger (#309) should have PARS-3 Trigat ATGM not HOT-3. France drop Trigat but not Germany

Weapon in db. Just need record and loadout. Thank!

https://www.mbda-systems.com/battlefiel ... pars-3-lr/

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... iger_2.jpg

[BDukes]

Forgot China ZBD-03 Airborne IFV IOC 2003

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZBD-03

Turret weapons very similar to Type 86G in DB

http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2017-05 ... 602097.htm

Go down photos of day in post. See lots on exercise

https://china-defense.blogspot.com/2019 ... e-has.html

https://china-defense.blogspot.com/2018 ... es_30.html

Thank!

[stilesw]

Hey Bill (BDukes),

You must never sleep! [:D].

Just letting you know that your requests and updates are noted and in the pool for evaluation.

Thanks for the information - good input makes this simulation that much better.

-Wayne Stiles

[FTBSS]

Wayne are there any plans to add the Sm-6 Block IB to the database and also increase range of the Spy -6 radar that tech info was linked a while back?

[B52H]

Are there currently plans to add the EC-135 Looking Glass aircraft and its many variants to the game?

[stilesw]

Patrick (FTBSS),

The Sm-6 Block IB addition request was logged for possible database inclusion. Only issue is that it is not high on the priority list. I'll check on the Spy -6.

Thanks,

-Wayne

[stilesw]

B52H,

I found that the EC-135 (and variants: EC-135E, EC-135H, etc) has been logged as a possible addition to the database. As above, priority is the issue.

Just as an FYI for all who submit change requests, as items come in they are prioritized kind of along the lines of:

* Is it critical to the simulation operation - this air unit seems only to fly 100nm before running out of fuel.
* Cosmetic - I would like the menu color for this item to be day-glow pink instead of purple (stuff really happens).
* This new unit (ship, aircraft, sub) has been announced by (name your nation) and should be added.
* The A-6E was really modified to carry AGM-84E's in 1991 for the Gulf War and not in 1992.
* Nice to have feature but low priority.
* Not happening - I would really like to see the SR-71 modified to carry nuclear weapons.

You get the idea. Some need immediate action, others not so much. I was recently brought on board to assist the main DB guy in entering change requests and doing research. The more background information submitted by the requester means a higher likelihood of it happening. (Sorry, no nukes for the SR-71)!

When it comes to changing something such as the A-6E/AGM-84E item there are several steps:

* The new loadout must be added (short and maybe long range versions).
* Does it affect the number of hard points available for other weapons.
* The correct aircraft sensors must be included specifying search arcs.
* The correct (if any) datalinks between the aircraft and weapon must be added.
* Check for changes (if any) to fuel consumption, attack ranges and other flight characteristics.
* Update subsequent A-6E (1991+) models as needed.
* Run the entire database validation check for errors (weapons, mounts, sensors, magazines, loadouts, etc). Oops, forgot to include another sensor/datalink to the A-6 and/or specify an associated arc.
* A sensor can only be used during the day and you've said it is good for day/night, all weather. [:-]
* Repeat and re-validate.
* Once error free, convert the database file to a .db3 file for subsequent release to the community.

All that to make a relatively small change to an existing platform! Frustratingly, an anticipated 15 minute change can grow to several hours. Adding a new unit, say a nuclear capable Cessna, is a little more involved!

For quite a while there was only one guy doing all this for the DB3K database in addition to other CMANO related things. So, now I am in the fold assisting with the work - which I enjoy.

All the above is just to outline why a suggested change will probably not be accomplished immediately. Database modifications are constantly being done but you generally won't see them until the next major CMANO version release. Or, in the case of our nuclear loadout for the SR-71, not at all!

Thanks,

-Wayne Stiles

[stilesw]

Cancel...realized the Mk 11's were not conversions of Forrest Shermans, but were early Charles F Adams.

Mike,

Appreciate the update. Saves some logging here!

-Wayne

[stilesw]

increase range of the Spy -6 radar that tech info was linked a while back?

FTBSS,

Ok, found a submission from 4/14/19 regarding this. It's on the list but not yet high on priority.

Thanks for checking.

-Wayne

[Ancalagon451]

I would really like to see the SR-71 modified to carry nuclear weapons

Has it really been someone requesting such a thing?

Ancalagon

[stilesw]

I would really like to see the SR-71 modified to carry nuclear weapons
Has it really been someone requesting such a thing?

Ancalagon451,

Well, no. But I expect it any day now, right along with nuclear hand grenades!

-Wayne

[Joelsi]

Requesting SR-71(Bx) variant into DB3000

The SR-71(Bx) was a hypothetical variant of the SR-71 that was proposed in the mid-70s and it could carry 4x AGM-69A SRAM missiles internally. With the incredible speed of the SR-71, the SRAM's would have had a whopping 514nmi range.


-Joelsi


ps. Sorry, I couldn't resist the temptation

[stilesw]

Requesting SR-71(Bx) variant into DB3000
The SR-71(Bx) was a hypothetical variant of the SR-71 that was proposed in the mid-70s and it could carry 4x AGM-69A SRAM missiles internally. With the incredible speed of the SR-71, the SRAM's would have had a whopping 514nmi range.

Well, hey - figured it was coming as soon as I posted it!

Maybe if I get really bored and ALL other DB requests are completed (hah!) I'll work on this one! In the meantime we have to go with this one below.

-Wayne

[FTBSS]

ORIGINAL: stilesw

increase range of the Spy -6 radar that tech info was linked a while back?

FTBSS,

Ok, found a submission from 4/14/19 regarding this. It's on the list but not yet high on priority.

Thanks for checking.

-Wayne

Thanks, man just to let you know I will be requesting the air launched SM-6 pretty soon it' IOC looks to be 2023.

I build quite a few near future CVBG scenarios[:)]

[stilesw]

just to let you know I will be requesting the air launched SM-6 pretty soon it' IOC looks to be 2023.

FTBSS,

Good to know. Whenever you get to it please add as much reference material as you can.

Thanks,

-Wayne

[BDukes]

ORIGINAL: stilesw

Hey Bill (BDukes),

You must never sleep! [:D].

Just letting you know that your requests and updates are noted and in the pool for evaluation.

Thanks for the information - good input makes this simulation that much better.

-Wayne Stiles

Of course I sleep. Healthy person need 8 hours a day after 8 hour in rubber ding-dong factory[:)] Why you ask?

I'm glad to help. It has been so long since we had big modern DB update I go extra miles to see what can be done. I have lots half built and just wait on things Wish get update as much as Cold War DB but I know busy. Harpoon game guy move quicker and he had to much lead in his drinking waters.

Thank for your hard works! I appreciate you.

Bill

[stilesw]

Of course I sleep. Healthy person need 8 hours a day after 8 hour in rubber ding-dong factory Why you ask?

Bill,

Just joking! You obviously are doing a lot of research for these items which really helps with making changes.

-Wayne

[BDukes]

ORIGINAL: stilesw

Of course I sleep. Healthy person need 8 hours a day after 8 hour in rubber ding-dong factory Why you ask?

Bill,

Just joking! You obviously are doing a lot of research for these items which really helps with making changes.

-Wayne

YEs you have the jokes, coffees in my mouth went kablooey [:D] Have nice days Wayne! I post again soons.