Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[SeaQueen]

[SEE BELOW]

Minor DB request:

I've noticed that F-35s have only AMRAAMs as part of their self defense load in air to ground configurations. They should also be able to carry Sidewinders for self defense.

[hellfish6]

ORIGINAL: SeaQueen

Minor DB request:

I've noticed that F-35s have only AMRAAMs as part of their self defense load in air to ground configurations. They should also be able to carry Sidewinders for self defense.

This is semi-informed speculation, but I think the A/G configurations have the AAMs carried internally. I don't think you can use a Sidewinder internally, as it has to "see" the target to lock on. The AMRAAM, however, is plugged into the radar and get in-flight updates.

[Primarchx]

[NO INFO ON USERS]

Diehl's Laser Guided Sidewinder (LaGS) is pictured on a Luftwaffe Tornado in this month's Combat Aircraft.

http://www.diehl.com/fileadmin/diehl-defence/user_upload/flyer/LaGS.pdf

[Gunner98]

[UPDATED DB v440]

Minor error in #144 Commercial Tanker - General Purpose.  Crew size says 168, looks like a typo and is more likely 16 or 18

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[Gunner98]

[UPDATED DB v440]

Found another minor error in crew size - I know, my life must be pretty boring to worry about this stuff [:D].  Found what seems to be an authoritative reference, although a bit tangential.  https://orca-mwe.cf.ac.uk/64731/1/Analysis%20of%20crewing%20levels.pdf

Anyway:  DB #145 Commercial Tanker - Medium range,

DB has a crew size of 65 but I think it should be more like ----- Drum role please ---- 24 [;)]

Now back to my trivia infested life [:'(]

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[DrRansom]

ORIGINAL: SeaQueen

Minor DB request:

I've noticed that F-35s have only AMRAAMs as part of their self defense load in air to ground configurations. They should also be able to carry Sidewinders for self defense.

I don't know if Sidewinders are cleared for internal launch rails, at least on the initial bloc variants. If you look at the official documentation for stores, only the AMMRAAM and ASRAAM are planned for internal carrage.

[ComDev]

Sidewinders cannot be carried internally on the F-35, and there are no plans to add this capability either. There are, however, plans to fit an AMRAAM twin-rail. This is present on the 2024 version of the USAF F-35A and USN F-35C, and up to six AIM-120s can be carried internally.

AIM-9X is used on many of the A/G loadouts using external stores, and also on some of the A/A loadouts using external stores.

Thanks [8D]

ORIGINAL: DrRansom

ORIGINAL: SeaQueen

Minor DB request:

I've noticed that F-35s have only AMRAAMs as part of their self defense load in air to ground configurations. They should also be able to carry Sidewinders for self defense.

I don't know if Sidewinders are cleared for internal launch rails, at least on the initial bloc variants. If you look at the official documentation for stores, only the AMMRAAM and ASRAAM are planned for internal carrage.

[ComDev]

ORIGINAL: FlyingBear
Mike, you are right, I see those. But I do not see PRP-1, SDR-02, or Vega/Orion, unless they are listed under some other name?

Would be great if you could try to dig up some info on the PRP-1 and SDR-02 systems. Need info on in-service date, general capabilities, the number of emitter locators per system, etc.

Thanks!

[ComDev]

Any updates on this one? Has it become operational, or has it been cancelled?

Thanks!

ORIGINAL: Supreme 2.0

IDAS, what an awesome missile!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDAS_(missile)
http://defense-update.com/20120214_idas-submarine-launched-surface-to-air-missile-system.html#.VE1CYvTuLIQ
http://www.fsi.no/sfiles/7/14/8/file/idas_ger-nor-cooperation-in-practise.pdf
http://www.diehl.com/fileadmin/diehl-defence/user_upload/flyer/IDAS_07_2008.pdf


taken from a german forum:

Weight: 118kg
Diameter: 0,18m
Lenght: 2,45m

Four missiles fit in one 533-mm launching container. Once loaded into a torpedo tube, there seems to be no way to recover the IDAS container and relaod the tube with a torpedo. The only way to make room for a torpedo is to eject the container.

Pre-launch target aquisition is done by visual/radar/esm detection through the sub. During flight the missiles imaging IR seeker passes data through an fibre-optic cable to the submarine, enabling the operator to target threats with high accuracy and switch between them. IDAS is capable of attacking surface vessels, soft-armored targets (buildings and vehicles) and fixed radar/comms sites.

[Broncepulido]

I'm almost sure IDAS is not yet in service. My personal notes reflect the German Wikipedia entry on IDAS, I saw it a few minutes ago and did read the same of a few years ago, in 2008 was forecasted IOC 2014, but I don't see any later reference.

Also, in this link we can see IDAS was in test and not in service in 2014:
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... oject.html

Also nothing in the German Navy official site or elsewhere.

[1Eddie2]

One more aircraft from me I forgot about. The UK Army Air Corps, 658 Sqn operates the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin II for special forces use. If it has any modifications then good luck finding them.

[ComDev]

Added Kenyan air stuff except the Mi-171 since there isn't enough info [8D]

[ComDev]

ORIGINAL: 1Eddie2
One more aircraft from me I forgot about. The UK Army Air Corps, 658 Sqn operates the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin II for special forces use. If it has any modifications then good luck finding them.

Could you dig up more on this one please? [8D]

[1Eddie2]

[UPDATED Chinook HC.5 range, DB v440]

Sure. Looks like they're the civilian variant of the Dauphin II but with the standard DAS and jamming pods added.

You'll need to remove the spaces in the links.

helihub com/2012/01/13/uk-special-forces-add-fifth-n3-dauphin/
eliteukforces info/air-support/658-Squadron/

It's unlikely they're used on active operations and are probably meant for counter-terrorism duty in the UK, covert transportation and possibly covert protection of VIPs abroad.

Also I noticed the Chinook HC5 has been added but it doesn't have the range of the MH-47G, which it is similar to.

[CV60]

[UPDATED DB v440]

Minor nit-pick. According to Janes Fighting ships (1991-92)(page 676) the SWIFTSURE class SSN had acoustic elastomeric tiles added beginning in the 1987 refits. However the active sonar signature in the Database is 26/150/26db for all versions of the SWIFTSURE, both pre and post 1987. Possibly the acoustic signature should be reduced v. active sonar for the post-1987 refits?

[DeSade]

Norwegian Navy will live fire test it this year:

http://www.janes.com/article/48379/norw ... -idas-test

so we will know soon [8D]

ORIGINAL: emsoy

Any updates on this one? Has it become operational, or has it been cancelled?

Thanks!

ORIGINAL: Supreme 2.0

IDAS, what an awesome missile!

[ComDev]

Thanks for the info on the IDAS guys, very helpful. Should probably wait with adding it to any units then [8D]

[ComDev]

Added Kenyan ships except the Jasiri class due to lack of info. Thanks! [:D]

[ComDev]

ORIGINAL: 1Eddie2
Sure. Looks like they're the civilian variant of the Dauphin II but with the standard DAS and jamming pods added.

You'll need to remove the spaces in the links.

helihub com/2012/01/13/uk-special-forces-add-fifth-n3-dauphin/
eliteukforces info/air-support/658-Squadron/

It's unlikely they're used on active operations and are probably meant for counter-terrorism duty in the UK, covert transportation and possibly covert protection of VIPs abroad.

Thanks! But if I understood correctly the helicopter might be outside Command's scope? Better put it in the 'Will add if requested by a scenario designer' category and add later, if needed?

[Vici Supreme]

241 Ślązak [Pr.621/Meko A-100] (Ex-Gawron-class)

Why this ship should make it into the game? I think the events in the Ukraine and the current situation in the Baltic couldn't be more suitable to give this ship a reason to exist in the game. Also, it might be interesting to modify the ship and give her the original armament. The only problem to add it in the near future might be its exact sensor suite, which remains unknown. I understand that the ship has been towed to the pier at which it will be fitted out so time will tell...

http://odwaszegofotokorespondenta.blogspot.com
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/netherla ... orp-slazak
http://www.okretywojenne.mil.pl/index.php?go=181
http://forum.valka.cz/topic/view/89291

Thanks

Supreme