Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[southwind]

Would it be possible for the devs to consider changing its signature to a more reasonable level?
like around -20dBsm for searching radar(A/B band) and -30dBsm for FCR(I band). The current level(around-5dBsm) does not realistically reflect the appropriate estimation of the above-mentioned 5th gen. Even the Russian Su-57 without detailed consideration on LO got around -15 and -25dBsm in the DB3K. I would be more than willing to provide some sources about the J-20's and Su-57's RCS simulation if you can kindly consider my suggestion. Thanks.

[KLAB]

Maybe not a DB issue but interesting and remarkable numbers:

Jane's Defence Weekly Vol 57 Issue 10 4 March 2020 page 6.
"Shenyang resumes production of carrier borne J-15 fighters."
Andreas Ruprecht and Juan Ju.
25/02/2020
The title says it all really but the last paragraph says "fewer than 20 of these aircraft are believed to be available"
K

[KLAB]

Also REF S350 in service dates and range.
Dmitry Fediushko article in same JDW Vol.57. Issue 10 pp12. Dated 26 FEB 2020.
Russia's VKS Deploys first S-350 system.
The press release is from the 26th February at Gatchina Leningrad Oblov.
Of note for the DB:
Russian MoD statement says armament plan 2018 to 2027 provides for 12 battalions planned each of 12 launchers, each battalion with 3 radar and one C3 post.

Article gives the range of the short 9M96 as 60km and an altitude of 30km with upto 12 targets engaged per system.
This 60km range is improved on the previously quoted 40km (which maybe for the export version?)
K

[Parel803]

Possible addition to the 3K:
Croatia Omis-class Inshore Patrol Craft.
1 delivered, 4 more ordered.

https://navaltoday.com/2018/12/07/croat ... ssel-omis/
https://navalnews.net/brodosplit-to-bui ... tian-navy/
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... ssels.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZpI8chXCuE
https://www.brodosplit.hr/en/shipbuildi ... ol-vessel/
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat ... el-series/
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/de ... 031%20OMIS

43,25 mtr overaal length, 39,11 mtr waterline
Broad max 8 mtr, hull 7,5 mtr
Draft 2,87 mtr
30 mm SMASH remote naval gun
2x Herstal 12,7 mm (Port & Starboard, 360 degrees)
Strela manpads
17 crew max
28 kts by 2x 2525 kW
Stern ramp for Rigid Hull: 6 crew max, 40 kts and 60 nm nav autonomy, length overall 7,7 mtr, possible mountingn light machine gun, inboard diesel with waterjet propulsion..
Furuno I- band & E/F-band radar
EO sensor which looks the same as the EO sensor on the gun:
Thermal Camera (3-5 &#956;m cooled thermal imager, resolution: 640x480 pixels), Day Camera (minimum 20x optical zoom, resolution: 640x480 pixels) and Laser Range Finder (range: 100-20000m, accuracy ± 5 metres, divergence: < 1 mrad).
NBC Citadel fitted
MMSI 238104440

With regards

[stilesw]

F-16V (Block 70/72) models for Bahrain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Taiwan, Morocco

Primarch,

Logged.

-WS

[jun5896]

USAF will upgrades AESA radars for 350 F-16s until 2022.

Northrop Grumman received an order on February 28 for its APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR). The deal covers 15 examples of the radar for engineering, manufacturing, and development, and the first 90 production units. The U.S. Air Force announced on June 17, 2017, that it had selected the APG-83 to upgrade 72 F-16s to meet a Joint Emergent Operational Need raised by U.S. Northern Command for homeland defense.

Worth $262 million, the contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Fighter Bomber Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, and is a modification to a previous deal that brings its value to more than $553 million. The work is being performed at Northrop Grumman’s Linthicum Heights facility in Maryland and is due for completion by the end of 2022.

The U.S. Air Force plans to keep 350 of its F-16 Block 40/42/50/52 aircraft through at least 2048 and is putting them through a service-life extension program (SLEP). As part of the SLEP the aircraft will undergo extensive structural work—including re-winging in some cases—to extend their service lives by 4,000 hours to 12,000. New avionics, and an AESA radar in particular, is a key element of the SLEP.

https://www.janes.com/article/94625/usa ... -for-f-16s
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news ... adar-f-16s

[jun5896]

ROKAF FA-50 will upgrade the capability of the Link-16.


https://www.janes.com/article/93049/kai ... 0-aircraft

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's arms procurement agency said Friday it signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the country's sole aircraft manufacturer, to improve a tactical data link network for the indigenous FA-50 light attack fighter jet.

The project aims to upgrade the capability of the Link-16, a military communications system used by NATO nations that allows real-time exchanges of tactical information between aircraft and ships, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a release.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191206003600325 (English version)

[jun5896]

Japan commissions first Soryu-class submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries


https://www.janes.com/article/94710/jap ... -batteries


Japan launches second Soryu-class submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

https://www.janes.com/article/92384/jap ... -batteries


I will update for lithium-ion batteries of JS Oryu (SS 511), JS Toryu(SS 512); 11th ~ 12th Soryu-class

[jun5896]

Here's comparative data between AIP stirling engines and lithium-ion batteries of Soryu-class.

Could you add lithium-ion batteries for Soryu-class Submarine? Hull number is SS 511 and SS 512.

The 4,200-ton (submerged) Soryu-class boats are the JMSDF’s first SSKs to be fitted with air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems, enabling the submarines to stay underwater for up to two weeks. (…)

Soryu-class SSKs are powered by two Kawasaki 12V 25/25 SB-type diesel engines and four Kawasaki Kockums V4-275R Stirling AIP engines for silent running. The boats have an estimated range of 6,100 nautical miles (11,297 kilometers) with a maximum surface speed of 13 knots and a subsurface travelling speed of 20 knots. The maximum diving depth of the sub is around 650 meters.

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... on-lib.htm
https://thediplomat.com/2019/11/japan-l ... batteries/

[stilesw]

Japan commissions first Soryu-class submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

Previously identified and logged. Thanks for the additional references.
-WS

[14yellow14]

Hi!Possible addition to the 3K:

Sky Sabre (LAND CEPTOR) for the British Army:
https://www.army-technology.com/feature ... ce-system/
https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons ... ystem.html



It will replace the Rapier system

Thanks!

[IrvingMainway]

Wondering if anything is in the works to make the GBU-54 LJDAM use laser guidance as judging from both the DB entry and attempted use its GPS+INS only.

[Tailhook]

ORIGINAL: Tailhook

Anti-ship versions of the AS-17 Krypton [KH-31A and AD] (Weapons #1308 and #1309) are missing from a number of assets that should include them.

Both include the following from their own in-game descriptions. I have made the specific missing aircraft Bold and Underlined.

It is used by MiG-27/29K/29SMT, the Su-17/24M/25TM/30MK/35.

The ingame description provides the sources, as does the site from the weapon's makers.


I believe it stands to reason that this also includes the modernized Su-24M2. Additionally, according to Russian media, the Su-30SM can also carry the KH-31A and AD.

The KH-31A currently has some but not all of it's carriers listed. However the KH-31AD has no current in-game loadouts featured.

It would be beneficial if these could be added in as I'm working a scenario involving the missiles and Russia.

Any update on this?

[stilesw]

Anti-ship versions of the AS-17 Krypton [KH-31A and AD] (Weapons #1308 and #1309) are missing from a number of assets that should include them.

Aaron,
Logged for update in next release.
-WS

Addendum: I just checked the aircraft you mentioned and they all currently have the "AS-17 Krypton C" as an existing loadout. It would seem redundant to add the older A and B models. If you have some enhanced information please let me know.

-WS

[KLAB]

On that note the Kh-31 production switched to longer ranged Kh-31AD/PD in 2012 and it was in series production from 2013.
The Kh-31 is relatively long in the tooth to be fitted to the most modern VKS types.
There are images of the new weapons but the fact that its very similar to the old Kh-31 apart from increased length mean its been overlooked.
Most of the post 2013-14 versions of the newest and recently upgraded Russian types like the SU-30SM SU-35 SU-57 SU-24M2 MiG-35 MIG-29KR etc could justify having the AD PD versions.
Appreciate that this is potentially an epic load out update.
For consideration please as it provides capability to the VKS which is more realistic.
K
https://vpk.name/news/95829_boris_obnos ... hnost.html
https://vpk.name/news/74976_korporaciya ... x31pd.html

ORIGINAL: stilesw

Anti-ship versions of the AS-17 Krypton [KH-31A and AD] (Weapons #1308 and #1309) are missing from a number of assets that should include them.

Aaron,
Logged for update in next release.
-WS

[stilesw]

Kh-31 production switched to longer ranged Kh-31AD/PD in 2012 and it was in series production from 2013.

Correct. Please see the amendment to original response. Thanks.
-WS

[stilesw]

Wondering if anything is in the works to make the GBU-54 LJDAM use laser guidance as judging from both the DB entry and attempted use its GPS+INS only.

The GBU-54s are already equipped with Laser Spot Tracker (LGB)sensors. Use is handled by the simulations AI code.

-WS

[stilesw]

REF S350 in service dates and range.

Logged for evaluation.
-WS

[KLAB]

Apologies should be have checked. Don't have access to DB3K, as only on phone. Rookie error.
K

ORIGINAL: KLAB

On that note the Kh-31 production switched to longer ranged Kh-31AD/PD in 2012 and it was in series production from 2013.
The Kh-31 is relatively long in the tooth to be fitted to the most modern VKS types.
There are images of the new weapons but the fact that its very similar to the old Kh-31 apart from increased length mean its been overlooked.
Most of the post 2013-14 versions of the newest and recently upgraded Russian types like the SU-30SM SU-35 SU-57 SU-24M2 MiG-35 MIG-29KR etc could justify having the AD PD versions.
Appreciate that this is potentially an epic load out update.
For consideration please as it provides capability to the VKS which is more realistic.
K
https://vpk.name/news/95829_boris_obnos ... hnost.html
https://vpk.name/news/74976_korporaciya ... x31pd.html

ORIGINAL: stilesw

Anti-ship versions of the AS-17 Krypton [KH-31A and AD] (Weapons #1308 and #1309) are missing from a number of assets that should include them.

Aaron,
Logged for update in next release.
-WS

[stilesw]

Apologies should be have checked. Don't have access to DB3K, as only on phone. Rookie error.

Absolutely no problem at all. Helps me learn more about what is in DB3K every time I check on something.

-Wayne