[UPDATED DB v440]
#769 - MQ-5B Hunter UAV -- United States (Army), 2005-0, -
This aircraft is now retired as of June 10th, according to some articles (can't post links, *** this matrix system)
#235 - EA-6B Prowler ICAP II Block 89A -- United States (Marine Corps), 2014-0, -
I'm assuming that this is the most recent version, but all EA-6Bs are retired now AFIAK.
Both articles can be found in Alert5 website, under "older entries"
Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
Moderator: MOD_Command
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[NOT ENOUGH INFO]
More news on SEWIP.
Block 1 is in full rate production. Block 2 to start low rate production.
http://defensesystems.com/articles/2015 ... t.aspx?m=1
More news on SEWIP.
Block 1 is in full rate production. Block 2 to start low rate production.
http://defensesystems.com/articles/2015 ... t.aspx?m=1
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[ADDED GENERIC UNIT, DB v440]
Quick question...was v440 released with the 1.08 patch or is it coming later? I'm assuming "coming later," but I wanted to make sure I didn't mess up the download somehow. Thanks.
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
Yeah 440 comes later [8D]
Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[FIXED DB v440]
Database Build 439:
#3178 f-14a tomcat -- iran (air force), 1990, AIM-23C, AIM54A Restored
missing AIM54A loadout-
Database Build 439:
#3178 f-14a tomcat -- iran (air force), 1990, AIM-23C, AIM54A Restored
missing AIM54A loadout-
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[UPDATED DB v440]
About SS-26 Stone / Iskander
from "Electronic Warfare in management actions of the Armed Forces (the 110th anniversary of electronic warfare)" by Lubin Mikhail Dmitrievich,
Senior lecturer in the Military Academy of General Staff, department of electronic warfare(1972-1981 .)
http://www.reb.informost.ru/2014/pdf/1-2.pdf in russian
"High assessment deserve the work of "CDB PM", which on the basis of advanced technologies have been created a unique radio-absorbing materials and absorbers of electromagnetic waves.
Thus, in 2006, the year for individual protection of missile complex
"Iskander-E" adopted a radar cloaking complex
PCMP-1L, providing concealment in the wavelength range of 0.2 - 15
centimeters with a reflectivity no worse than -17 dB."
in database:
Radar, E-M Band (2-100 GHz) -9,8 dBsm, 0,1 sq.m. -8,5 dBsm, 0,14 sq.m. -9,8 dBsm, 0,1 sq.m
About #38 - BPK Udaloy II [Pr.1155.1] and #417 - RKR Petr Velikiy [Pr.1144.2 Orlan, Ex-Yuri Androvo]and 533mm TT
both of them can use RPK-6 Vodopad from 533mm TT (in case of 1155.1 from 2x4 533mm TT, in case of 1144 from 2x5 533mm TT)
as example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT6Gp2EktiA (5:03 BPK Admiral Chabanenko fire RPK-6)
About USET-80 torpedo
there is no USET-80 torpedo on Soviet/Russian Navy surface ships , all of them use mix of 53-65K and SET-65 torpedoes
even for Talwars / 11356R this is 53-65KE/53-65K and SET-65SE/SET-65K
few citation:
"After extensive planning and testing torpedo UST-A "Tamga" under the name USET-80 entered service of the Soviet Navy. In 1980 after adopting in the practical shooting Navy
faced with a large number of misses in the Northern Fleet.
In the context of the Black Sea deep-water polygons Seeker
"Vodopad" achieve a desired response in the range of TTZ against
not evading submarines, but during testing in actual combat conditions,
including at shallow depths of the Northern Fleet, the results were unsatisfactory."
after that USET-80 send to rework and, citation:
"In 1988, on torpedo USET-80 was installed modified homing system "Keramica", the torpedo entered service under name USET-80K in 1989
on the torpedo mounted two-plane phase homing system "Keramica" with enhanced noise immunity from torpedo MPT-1, which is a copy of homing system US Mk-46 torpedo. In homing system "Keramica"(according to CNII "Gidropribor"), in contrast to the prototype, improved protection against means of sonar countermeasures."
but USET-80K came only for subs because, citation:
"Input data into a torpedo USET-80K is carried out not by mechanical spindle, but from electrical connection with the equipment ARVD-100 (missile unit data input)."
so ships that dont have ARVD-100 cant use USET-80K , and since there is no surface ships with ARVD-100 in 1989, Navy want mechanical input of data in USET-80K :
"In 1993 came USET-80KM - a variant of the torpedo USET-80K with mechanically ("spindle") input of data. Designed by CRI "Gidropribor" and OKB plant "Dagdizel."
but then Soviet Union fell , Russian Navy dont buy anything and all ships until now have only old 53-65K and SET-65S , then in 2007 came modernization of SET-65 with "Keramica" (SET-65K)
About #2306 - MPK Soobrazitelny [Pr.2038.1, Mod Steregushchy] and #2307 - MPK Steregushchy [Pr.2038.0]
On this ships missing surface search Radar "Monument-A"
citation:
"Electronic weapons of corvette includes CICS "Sigma-20380", the radar detection "Furke-2" radar for targeting missile weapons "Monument A" multi-functional television set MTK-201M2.2, universal fire control radar system "Puma" modified fire control system MR-123-02, two navigation radar MR-231 system state recognition "Password", two sets UVNTSU "Sandal-In." The structure of the electronic weapons includes a complex jamming TK-25-2 and complex interference PK-10 with four launch unit. Hydroacoustic equipment consists of a sonar system "Zarya-2" active-passive sonar to GPBA "Minotaur-M" and sonar detection PDSS "Anapa".
Source: http://bastion-karpenko.ru/20380_soobrazitelnui/ MTC "BASTION» AVKarpenko
radar Monument-A:
also missing ELINT/OECM system TK-25-2
from up to down :
station of laser emitter location
TK-25-2 ELINT
TK-25-2 OECM
TK-25-2 OECM
http://kret.com/en/product/13/ characteristics in russian
also #2306 - MPK Soobrazitelny [Pr.2038.1, Mod Steregushchy] shouldn't have this datalink:
SA-21/25 Command Datalink [20 Channels] SA-10/SA-N-6 Weapon Link 215 nm 20 LOS-limited, Secure, Send-only
since this ship dont have FCR , this limited anti-air missile that ship can use to 9M96
#2308 - MPK Gremyashchy [Pr.2038.5, Improved Steregushchy] should have ELINT/OECM TK-25 (2 ELINT stations and 4 OECM/DECM stations)
and FCR "Zaslon" :
fb.asp?m=3891483
with datalink for all Redut family of missiles:
fb.asp?m=3723893
about #2310 - SKR Admiral Sergey Gorshkov [Pr.2235.0] should have ELINT/OECM sustem TK-28 (aka 5P-28, bigger/better version of TK-25-7, 4 ELINT stations 6 OECM/DECM stations)
http://cdn.topwar.ru/uploads/posts/2014 ... 3img-1.jpg
So can you please make necessary correction in database
About SS-26 Stone / Iskander
from "Electronic Warfare in management actions of the Armed Forces (the 110th anniversary of electronic warfare)" by Lubin Mikhail Dmitrievich,
Senior lecturer in the Military Academy of General Staff, department of electronic warfare(1972-1981 .)
http://www.reb.informost.ru/2014/pdf/1-2.pdf in russian
"High assessment deserve the work of "CDB PM", which on the basis of advanced technologies have been created a unique radio-absorbing materials and absorbers of electromagnetic waves.
Thus, in 2006, the year for individual protection of missile complex
"Iskander-E" adopted a radar cloaking complex
PCMP-1L, providing concealment in the wavelength range of 0.2 - 15
centimeters with a reflectivity no worse than -17 dB."
in database:
Radar, E-M Band (2-100 GHz) -9,8 dBsm, 0,1 sq.m. -8,5 dBsm, 0,14 sq.m. -9,8 dBsm, 0,1 sq.m
About #38 - BPK Udaloy II [Pr.1155.1] and #417 - RKR Petr Velikiy [Pr.1144.2 Orlan, Ex-Yuri Androvo]and 533mm TT
both of them can use RPK-6 Vodopad from 533mm TT (in case of 1155.1 from 2x4 533mm TT, in case of 1144 from 2x5 533mm TT)
as example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT6Gp2EktiA (5:03 BPK Admiral Chabanenko fire RPK-6)
About USET-80 torpedo
there is no USET-80 torpedo on Soviet/Russian Navy surface ships , all of them use mix of 53-65K and SET-65 torpedoes
even for Talwars / 11356R this is 53-65KE/53-65K and SET-65SE/SET-65K
few citation:
"After extensive planning and testing torpedo UST-A "Tamga" under the name USET-80 entered service of the Soviet Navy. In 1980 after adopting in the practical shooting Navy
faced with a large number of misses in the Northern Fleet.
In the context of the Black Sea deep-water polygons Seeker
"Vodopad" achieve a desired response in the range of TTZ against
not evading submarines, but during testing in actual combat conditions,
including at shallow depths of the Northern Fleet, the results were unsatisfactory."
after that USET-80 send to rework and, citation:
"In 1988, on torpedo USET-80 was installed modified homing system "Keramica", the torpedo entered service under name USET-80K in 1989
on the torpedo mounted two-plane phase homing system "Keramica" with enhanced noise immunity from torpedo MPT-1, which is a copy of homing system US Mk-46 torpedo. In homing system "Keramica"(according to CNII "Gidropribor"), in contrast to the prototype, improved protection against means of sonar countermeasures."
but USET-80K came only for subs because, citation:
"Input data into a torpedo USET-80K is carried out not by mechanical spindle, but from electrical connection with the equipment ARVD-100 (missile unit data input)."
so ships that dont have ARVD-100 cant use USET-80K , and since there is no surface ships with ARVD-100 in 1989, Navy want mechanical input of data in USET-80K :
"In 1993 came USET-80KM - a variant of the torpedo USET-80K with mechanically ("spindle") input of data. Designed by CRI "Gidropribor" and OKB plant "Dagdizel."
but then Soviet Union fell , Russian Navy dont buy anything and all ships until now have only old 53-65K and SET-65S , then in 2007 came modernization of SET-65 with "Keramica" (SET-65K)
About #2306 - MPK Soobrazitelny [Pr.2038.1, Mod Steregushchy] and #2307 - MPK Steregushchy [Pr.2038.0]
On this ships missing surface search Radar "Monument-A"
citation:
"Electronic weapons of corvette includes CICS "Sigma-20380", the radar detection "Furke-2" radar for targeting missile weapons "Monument A" multi-functional television set MTK-201M2.2, universal fire control radar system "Puma" modified fire control system MR-123-02, two navigation radar MR-231 system state recognition "Password", two sets UVNTSU "Sandal-In." The structure of the electronic weapons includes a complex jamming TK-25-2 and complex interference PK-10 with four launch unit. Hydroacoustic equipment consists of a sonar system "Zarya-2" active-passive sonar to GPBA "Minotaur-M" and sonar detection PDSS "Anapa".
Source: http://bastion-karpenko.ru/20380_soobrazitelnui/ MTC "BASTION» AVKarpenko
radar Monument-A:
also missing ELINT/OECM system TK-25-2
from up to down :
station of laser emitter location
TK-25-2 ELINT
TK-25-2 OECM
TK-25-2 OECM
http://kret.com/en/product/13/ characteristics in russian
also #2306 - MPK Soobrazitelny [Pr.2038.1, Mod Steregushchy] shouldn't have this datalink:
SA-21/25 Command Datalink [20 Channels] SA-10/SA-N-6 Weapon Link 215 nm 20 LOS-limited, Secure, Send-only
since this ship dont have FCR , this limited anti-air missile that ship can use to 9M96
#2308 - MPK Gremyashchy [Pr.2038.5, Improved Steregushchy] should have ELINT/OECM TK-25 (2 ELINT stations and 4 OECM/DECM stations)
and FCR "Zaslon" :
fb.asp?m=3891483
with datalink for all Redut family of missiles:
fb.asp?m=3723893
about #2310 - SKR Admiral Sergey Gorshkov [Pr.2235.0] should have ELINT/OECM sustem TK-28 (aka 5P-28, bigger/better version of TK-25-7, 4 ELINT stations 6 OECM/DECM stations)
http://cdn.topwar.ru/uploads/posts/2014 ... 3img-1.jpg
So can you please make necessary correction in database
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[WILL ADD ON REQUEST FROM SCEN DESIGNER / ALREADY THERE]
Since I saw that generic light/medium CATOBAR carriers were added to the database, I thoguht that perhaps it could be useful to have generic versions of other aircraft carriers as well, such as:
-heavy CATOBAR carrier (e.g. generic Kitty Hawk class)
-light/medium STOBAR carrier (e.g. generic Liaoning carrier)
-light/medium STOVL carrier (e.g generic Invincible class or generic QE class)
-light/medium LHA/LHD (e.g. generic America class or Wasp class)
In addition, I noticed there wasn't an entry for the Laser Weapon System, and since it has been sucessfully tested and is currently deployed on USS Ponce I thought it could make a good addition as a hypothetical CIWS system.
I can't post links but the Office of Navel Research, NAVSEA, and several other military news websites have articles about the LAWS (30kW solid state laser) and it's deployment on the USS Ponce (currently has shot down a ScanEagle UAV, destroyed several boats, and potentially has the accuracy to target individual people/weapons on a boat).
Since I saw that generic light/medium CATOBAR carriers were added to the database, I thoguht that perhaps it could be useful to have generic versions of other aircraft carriers as well, such as:
-heavy CATOBAR carrier (e.g. generic Kitty Hawk class)
-light/medium STOBAR carrier (e.g. generic Liaoning carrier)
-light/medium STOVL carrier (e.g generic Invincible class or generic QE class)
-light/medium LHA/LHD (e.g. generic America class or Wasp class)
In addition, I noticed there wasn't an entry for the Laser Weapon System, and since it has been sucessfully tested and is currently deployed on USS Ponce I thought it could make a good addition as a hypothetical CIWS system.
I can't post links but the Office of Navel Research, NAVSEA, and several other military news websites have articles about the LAWS (30kW solid state laser) and it's deployment on the USS Ponce (currently has shot down a ScanEagle UAV, destroyed several boats, and potentially has the accuracy to target individual people/weapons on a boat).
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[UPDATED DB v440]
The passive signatures on the Russian Lada and Kilo Classes are virtually the same. I have multiple sources saying that the Lada has introduced new acoustic signature reduction technologies over previous generation subs, so I think it warrants a Passive signature reduction on #184 PL-677 Lada [Pr.1650]
naval-technology/com/projects/project-677-lada-class-project-1650-amur-class-submarines/
"The Project 677 submarine is an improved version of the Project 636 Kilo Class with much quieter, powerful propulsion and new combat systems."
"The hull is covered with a new anti-sonar coating for low acoustic signature."
globalsecurity/org/military/world/russia/677.htm
"acoustic field of the submarine has been considerably reduced (in comparison with submarines of previous generations - several times);"
military-today/com/navy/lada_class.htm
"The Lada class features a new anti-sonar coating for the hull resulting in low acoustic signature."
The passive signatures on the Russian Lada and Kilo Classes are virtually the same. I have multiple sources saying that the Lada has introduced new acoustic signature reduction technologies over previous generation subs, so I think it warrants a Passive signature reduction on #184 PL-677 Lada [Pr.1650]
naval-technology/com/projects/project-677-lada-class-project-1650-amur-class-submarines/
"The Project 677 submarine is an improved version of the Project 636 Kilo Class with much quieter, powerful propulsion and new combat systems."
"The hull is covered with a new anti-sonar coating for low acoustic signature."
globalsecurity/org/military/world/russia/677.htm
"acoustic field of the submarine has been considerably reduced (in comparison with submarines of previous generations - several times);"
military-today/com/navy/lada_class.htm
"The Lada class features a new anti-sonar coating for the hull resulting in low acoustic signature."
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[UPDATED DB v440 / NEED MORE INFO]
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers have Aster 15 missile outfits on them as of patch 1.08. In reality they have no missiles fitted for defence and use the Phalanx for hard kill. The Royal Navy places a great reliance -for good reason- on soft kill measures.
Edit: Looks like this was posted as a reply to SASR, didn't mean to do that. [&:]
The RAF C-130J upgrade will be considered substantial enough for it to be named Hercules C6 (it is current C5). Nine have been fitted with external fuel tanks for extended range and are likely for special forces use.
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers have Aster 15 missile outfits on them as of patch 1.08. In reality they have no missiles fitted for defence and use the Phalanx for hard kill. The Royal Navy places a great reliance -for good reason- on soft kill measures.
Edit: Looks like this was posted as a reply to SASR, didn't mean to do that. [&:]
The RAF C-130J upgrade will be considered substantial enough for it to be named Hercules C6 (it is current C5). Nine have been fitted with external fuel tanks for extended range and are likely for special forces use.
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
The SS-N-21 was to be an extended range version that never really materialized. It should probably be deleted, so I renamed SS-N-21b to SSC-4 Slingshot which was the ground-launched version.
There is no information on the operational status of the conventional version either. The navigation system wasn't accurate enough it seems.
There is no information on the operational status of the conventional version either. The navigation system wasn't accurate enough it seems.
ORIGINAL: orca
Both the SS-N-21a and SS-N-21b have a nuclear warhead. Shouldn't 1 of them have a 410 kg HE warhead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RK-55
http://missilethreat.com/missiles/rk-55-ss-n-21ssc-x-4/
http://fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/bomber/as-15.htm
Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
ORIGINAL: 1Eddie2
Hi again, just a short list of missing UK units. Most are already in-game with other countries.
RAF
Britten-Norman Islander, in service as 'Islander BN2T CC Mk2', used for photographic reconnaissance and light communications. Outfit unknown.
Super King Air B200 and B200T used as an advanced multi-engine trainer for student pilots.
(Short) Tucano T1 is a basic lead-in fast-jet training aircraft.
Agusta A109E used for VIP transport. Only one in service.
Griffin HAR2, based on the Bell 412EP and based in Cyprus for SAR roles.
Thanks, but I seriously doubt these will ever be used in scenarios? Can add if requested by scen designer [8D]
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (aircraft)
Avenger T1, based on the Super King Air 300 military, is used for navigator training.
3x Scan Eagle, but I think I've mentioned it before.
Army Air Corps
Defender AL-2. Used C2, communications, reconnaissance and photographics roles. Equipped with DAS and an EO pod under the nose. Based on the Britten-Norman Defender 4000. One Defender T3 (trainer) also in use but it's probably not much use in CMANO.
As above [8D]
Lynx AH9A. There is a Lynx AH9 in game however all of these were upgraded to AH9A standard. Uses the LHTEC CTS800-4N (1,362 shp) engines, the same as the Wildcat so that it had commonality with them.
Added, thanks!
There's also the Bell Griffin HT1 and Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel HT1 training aircraft that equip RAF/AAC squadrons but are contractor owned.
Royal Navy (ships)
P 257 Clyde (modified River Class batch 1 PB) is missing. This has been in service for a few years and patrols the Falklands. Has a 30mm DS30B and strengthened deck for flight operations, supporting the weight of a Merlin helicopter.
Forth class (River Class batch 2). 3x ships (Forth, Medway, Trent) similar to the Brazilian Amazonas class with Merlin-capable flight deck, 30mm DS30B, Kelvin Hughes SharpEye nav radar and Terma 4103 2D naval air & surface surveillance radar.
Added in DB v440.
Army (land)
Warrior 40mm. The current Warriors are receiving an upgrade to the 40mm CTA from their 30mm Rardens. Includes new EO sights and comms.
And that's about it.
Will add the Warrior to Mike's to-do list.
Thanks again!
Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
Thanks for the I-Derby stuff guys [8D]
Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
ORIGINAL: orca
More news on SEWIP.
Block 1 is in full rate production. Block 2 to start low rate production.
http://defensesystems.com/articles/2015 ... t.aspx?m=1
Sweet, thanks! Need info on designation etc, will be on the lookout [8D]
Developer "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations" project!
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
I Think I found the Designation for SEWIP Block 1. SEWIP Block 1 will be the AN/SLQ-32(V)ESE. The AN/SLQ-32(V)5 is a 1980s system, and the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 is SEWIP BLock 2. They probably skipped a number designation for SEWIP Block 1 because it is just meant to replace some obsolete parts in existing SLQ-32 systems.
From : dote / osd / mil / pub / reports / FY2014 / pdf / navy / 2014sewip / pdf
"The SEWIP Block 1 upgrade focused on the replacement of obsolete parts in the AN/SLQ-32"
From : deagel / com / Ship-Protection-Systems /ANSLQ-32V5_a /0 /0 /1 /6 /1 /4 /0 /0 /1 /aspx
"Under the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) existing AN/SLQ-32 systems were upgraded improving data processing to better correlate and display signals intercepts from the legacy antenna. The AN/SLQ-32(V) Electronic Surveillance Enhancement (ESE) upgraded capabilities were developed by the Naval Research Laboratory. ESE was designed as a single-unit replacement for the existing SLQ-32(V) signal processing elements to be installed on the majority of US Navy capital ships. SEWIP program will enhance processors and control consoles on surface ships through 2025."
"The first SEWIP upgrade was introduced in October 2004, and the second upgrade was expected by December 2005. The SLQ-32(V) ESE was approved for low-rate initial production by the US Navy in early June 2005."
From : dote / osd / mil / pub / reports / FY2014 / pdf / navy / 2014sewip / pdf
"The SEWIP Block 1 upgrade focused on the replacement of obsolete parts in the AN/SLQ-32"
From : deagel / com / Ship-Protection-Systems /ANSLQ-32V5_a /0 /0 /1 /6 /1 /4 /0 /0 /1 /aspx
"Under the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) existing AN/SLQ-32 systems were upgraded improving data processing to better correlate and display signals intercepts from the legacy antenna. The AN/SLQ-32(V) Electronic Surveillance Enhancement (ESE) upgraded capabilities were developed by the Naval Research Laboratory. ESE was designed as a single-unit replacement for the existing SLQ-32(V) signal processing elements to be installed on the majority of US Navy capital ships. SEWIP program will enhance processors and control consoles on surface ships through 2025."
"The first SEWIP upgrade was introduced in October 2004, and the second upgrade was expected by December 2005. The SLQ-32(V) ESE was approved for low-rate initial production by the US Navy in early June 2005."
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
The SEWIP BLock 2 Will be the AN/SLQ-32(V)6. There is a small RCS version of SEWIP Block 2 being fitted onto the LCSs called the AN/SLQ-32C(V)6
From : janes / com / article /4 3 8 9 2 / sewip-block- 2 -set-for-at-sea-operational-test
"According to the company, the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge received the SEWIP Block 2 system in July for operational testing. The Block 2 implementation has received the in-service designation AN/SLQ-32(V)6."
- janes / com / article /4 7 8 3 7 / surface-navy- 2015 -sewip-lite-set-for-lcs
"The US Navy (USN) is concluding an evaluation of a scaled-down version of Lockheed Martin's AN/SLQ-32(V)6 electronic warfare (EW) system - developed under the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 upgrade - on board the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Freedom (LCS 1).
Designated AN/SLQ-32C(V)6, the so-called 'SEWIP Lite' system was installed on board Freedom last year following an accelerated development programme executed by Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training in partnership with the USN. Plans are now being drawn up to introduce the small radar cross section (RCS) AN/SLQ-32C(V)6 to both LCS variants as a fleetwide fit."
From : janes / com / article /4 3 8 9 2 / sewip-block- 2 -set-for-at-sea-operational-test
"According to the company, the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge received the SEWIP Block 2 system in July for operational testing. The Block 2 implementation has received the in-service designation AN/SLQ-32(V)6."
- janes / com / article /4 7 8 3 7 / surface-navy- 2015 -sewip-lite-set-for-lcs
"The US Navy (USN) is concluding an evaluation of a scaled-down version of Lockheed Martin's AN/SLQ-32(V)6 electronic warfare (EW) system - developed under the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 upgrade - on board the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Freedom (LCS 1).
Designated AN/SLQ-32C(V)6, the so-called 'SEWIP Lite' system was installed on board Freedom last year following an accelerated development programme executed by Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training in partnership with the USN. Plans are now being drawn up to introduce the small radar cross section (RCS) AN/SLQ-32C(V)6 to both LCS variants as a fleetwide fit."
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
More SEWIP from:
defenseindustrydaily / com / us-navy-from-slick-32s-to-sewip-05365
"SEWIP Block 2 is described as an upgrade, but it’s more like a major home renovation. It replaces the old SLQ-32 receivers and antennas with modern digital technologies, adding new capability, flexibility, and signal processing muscle. Block 2 also modifies the software, creating a single, unified interface to the combat system in place of multiple interfaces to individual components of the combat system. This makes future upgrades simpler, and may also have the effect of improving performance. Lockheed Martin’s ICEWS materials touted under 200ms end-to-end latency, a low false alarm rate, and good high-pulse throughput for cluttered environments.
SEWIP Block 3 and beyond could look very different. Block 3 looks to add improvements to SEWIP’s Electronic Attack (EA, or jamming) capability. ... Initial Operational Test & Evaluation isn’t scheduled until summer 2018."
There's been ~ $300 million awarded in block 2 orders in the past 12 months.
defenseindustrydaily / com / us-navy-from-slick-32s-to-sewip-05365
"SEWIP Block 2 is described as an upgrade, but it’s more like a major home renovation. It replaces the old SLQ-32 receivers and antennas with modern digital technologies, adding new capability, flexibility, and signal processing muscle. Block 2 also modifies the software, creating a single, unified interface to the combat system in place of multiple interfaces to individual components of the combat system. This makes future upgrades simpler, and may also have the effect of improving performance. Lockheed Martin’s ICEWS materials touted under 200ms end-to-end latency, a low false alarm rate, and good high-pulse throughput for cluttered environments.
SEWIP Block 3 and beyond could look very different. Block 3 looks to add improvements to SEWIP’s Electronic Attack (EA, or jamming) capability. ... Initial Operational Test & Evaluation isn’t scheduled until summer 2018."
There's been ~ $300 million awarded in block 2 orders in the past 12 months.
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[CHANGED TO DASH-8 DB v440]
Happy to report that my install of CMANO works again thanks to the new public realse built.
Two things I would like to report regarding UAE:
1- The change log mentions the addition of a new Abu Dhabi class (this one I guess )But it is still missing from the UAE Surface ship list.
EDIT 18/07/2015, false alarm the vessel class is now showing... not sur what is going on
2- I always found it weird to see a CN-295 MPA for UAE... and I just checked. I can confirm they got some Dash-8 instead.
Wiki entry: The UAE , meanwhile, he was selected and planned to acquire 4 copies by €156.2 million in the year 2001. However, they have not confirmed the order and instead have acquired two Dash-8 Q300MP airplanes in February 2009.
Actual pic of Dash-8 MPA of UAE: http://i.imgur.com/5DvvSlh.jpg
Happy to report that my install of CMANO works again thanks to the new public realse built.
Two things I would like to report regarding UAE:
1- The change log mentions the addition of a new Abu Dhabi class (this one I guess )But it is still missing from the UAE Surface ship list.
EDIT 18/07/2015, false alarm the vessel class is now showing... not sur what is going on
2- I always found it weird to see a CN-295 MPA for UAE... and I just checked. I can confirm they got some Dash-8 instead.
Wiki entry: The UAE , meanwhile, he was selected and planned to acquire 4 copies by €156.2 million in the year 2001. However, they have not confirmed the order and instead have acquired two Dash-8 Q300MP airplanes in February 2009.
Actual pic of Dash-8 MPA of UAE: http://i.imgur.com/5DvvSlh.jpg
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[ADDED DB v440]
Key Points
Poland has agreed to buy the JASSM in order to increase its long-range strike capabilities
The programme will also include upgrades to allow Poland's F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to carry the missile
Poland is adding a standoff cruise missile capability to its air force, signing an agreement to buy the Lockheed Martin AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) on 11 December.
In addition to the purchase of the missiles, the programme will also include the upgrade of 46 Polish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to carry the missiles.
Tomasz Siemoniak, Polish minister of national defence and deputy prime minister, stated during the signing ceremony at the 31 Tactical Air Base at Krzesiny that "never in [Poland's] history have we had such a modern weapon".
Poland is purchasing the new capability as part of an effort to increase its airborne, naval, and land-based long-range strike assets. This is combined with new defensive missile programmes and is intended to deter hostile actions against Poland. These efforts have been given new impetus by the crisis in Ukraine and concerns about Russia's intentions.
Following the government-to-government letter of offer and acceptance on 11 December, a contract is expected to be awarded to contractor Lockheed Martin in the first quarter of 2015, a company statement said.
The agreement to buy the JASSM follows US Congress approval on 2 October of the sale of up to 40 of the stealthy cruise missiles and the F-16 upgrade package.
According to the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD), the upgrade process for its F-16s will include the installation of retrofit kits and new software for the aircraft to Mid-Life Update tape M6.5 standard.
Beginning in 2015 two Polish F-16s will have the new software integrated and will conduct flight-trials in the United States. The remaining 44 aircraft will receive the software upgrade and retrofit kits at Polish air bases from the second half of 2016 onwards, when the country also expects to receive its first batch of missiles.
When the US Defense Security Co-operation Agency notified the possible sale of the JASSM to Poland on 17 September it estimated the maximum cost of the programme at USD500 million: a figure that Polish sources previously described as "unacceptably high".
However, Polish deputy defence minister Czeslaw Mroczek, responsible for negotiating the purchase, stated that the price of the contract "was negotiated [for a] long [time], but we received a very good price and the contract includes not only the acquisition of JASSM missiles, but also the development of customised software and training".
Key Points
Poland has agreed to buy the JASSM in order to increase its long-range strike capabilities
The programme will also include upgrades to allow Poland's F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to carry the missile
Poland is adding a standoff cruise missile capability to its air force, signing an agreement to buy the Lockheed Martin AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) on 11 December.
In addition to the purchase of the missiles, the programme will also include the upgrade of 46 Polish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to carry the missiles.
Tomasz Siemoniak, Polish minister of national defence and deputy prime minister, stated during the signing ceremony at the 31 Tactical Air Base at Krzesiny that "never in [Poland's] history have we had such a modern weapon".
Poland is purchasing the new capability as part of an effort to increase its airborne, naval, and land-based long-range strike assets. This is combined with new defensive missile programmes and is intended to deter hostile actions against Poland. These efforts have been given new impetus by the crisis in Ukraine and concerns about Russia's intentions.
Following the government-to-government letter of offer and acceptance on 11 December, a contract is expected to be awarded to contractor Lockheed Martin in the first quarter of 2015, a company statement said.
The agreement to buy the JASSM follows US Congress approval on 2 October of the sale of up to 40 of the stealthy cruise missiles and the F-16 upgrade package.
According to the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD), the upgrade process for its F-16s will include the installation of retrofit kits and new software for the aircraft to Mid-Life Update tape M6.5 standard.
Beginning in 2015 two Polish F-16s will have the new software integrated and will conduct flight-trials in the United States. The remaining 44 aircraft will receive the software upgrade and retrofit kits at Polish air bases from the second half of 2016 onwards, when the country also expects to receive its first batch of missiles.
When the US Defense Security Co-operation Agency notified the possible sale of the JASSM to Poland on 17 September it estimated the maximum cost of the programme at USD500 million: a figure that Polish sources previously described as "unacceptably high".
However, Polish deputy defence minister Czeslaw Mroczek, responsible for negotiating the purchase, stated that the price of the contract "was negotiated [for a] long [time], but we received a very good price and the contract includes not only the acquisition of JASSM missiles, but also the development of customised software and training".
RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
[UPDATED DB v440]
Multiple sources claim that "Bolide" variant of RBS-70 Sam can engage cruise missiles and even ground targets.
http://saab.com/globalassets/commercial ... g_high.pdf
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7b9_1197695902
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7V2gG_lDA
Multiple sources claim that "Bolide" variant of RBS-70 Sam can engage cruise missiles and even ground targets.
http://saab.com/globalassets/commercial ... g_high.pdf
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7b9_1197695902
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7V2gG_lDA
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RE: Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues
F-35 reality check
https://defenseissues.wordpress.com/201 ... ity-check/
Not sure if this could be useful in any ways. It "seems" very technical and the guy "seems" like he knows what he is talking about (I am not Engineer...) but on the other hand, it is quite negative overall.
https://defenseissues.wordpress.com/201 ... ity-check/
Not sure if this could be useful in any ways. It "seems" very technical and the guy "seems" like he knows what he is talking about (I am not Engineer...) but on the other hand, it is quite negative overall.