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<type>Update</type>
<summary>Update SM-2 Block IIIA max range (Weapon_1195)</summary>
<detail>

Update range from 50 nm to 90 nm like the SM-2 Block IIIB and IIIC. The main difference between versions is the guidance system.

General Characteristics, SM-2 Block III/IIIA/IIIB Medium Range Primary Function: Surface to air missile.
Contractor: Raytheon Missile Systems.
ate Deployed: 1981 (SM-2 MR).
Propulsion: Dual thrust, solid fuel rocket.
Length: 15 feet, 6 inches (4.72 meters).
Diameter: 13.5 inches (34.3 cm).
Wingspan: 3 feet 6 inches (1.08 meters).
Weight: SM-2: 1,558 pounds (708 kg).
Range: Up to 90 nautical miles (104 statute miles).

Also, Block IIIB has some upgrades but I don't know if they have been implemented:

"The latest generation of Block IIIB missiles includes a maneuverability upgrade (SM-2 Block IIIB w/MU2) to enhance weapon performance against low-altitude, supersonic maneuvering threats. The "Maneuverability Upgrade" for the RIM-66M Block IIIB can be retrofitted to existing missiles, and gives the missiles a better maneuverability via improved steering, thrust-vectoring, and new software."

http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-66.html

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<evidence>
https://www.seaforces.org/wpnsys/SURFAC ... ile-MR.htm
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... mand-today
https://www.navy.mil/Resources/Fact-Fil ... d-missile/
</evidence>


Thanks!

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add USMC MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 2020</summary>
<detail>US Marines now using MQ-9 Reaper. Squadron is VMU-1. Looks like an initial lease of 3 and will get up to 18. </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... et-request
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ ... aii-181172
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marine- ... ddle-east/
https://www.military.com/daily-news/202 ... -east.html
</evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add new variant of French MQ-9B Reaper with GBU-12 Loadout. IOC 2019. It looks like this was a block 5 variant. so you may need to update the basic Reaper.</summary>
<detail>France has now armed its Reapers with GBU-12. Add 2019 version and Add 4 GBU-12 Loadout. Their Reapers appear to be Block 5</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/warplane_porn/statu ... 29/photo/1
https://news.yahoo.com/french-army-carr ... 22510.html
https://warisboring.com/france-says-oui ... er-drones/
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contra ... vDelivery/
</evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add new heave F-16 Block 50 AAW Loadout.</summary>
<detail>Looks like current Long range AAW configuration. This is the 35th Fighter wing and type is Block 50 with Have Glass. Looks like 5 Amraam, 1 Sidewinder, 1 Sniper, 1-ALQ-184, 2 Fuel Tanks. Take a look at link and go into the photo </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... r-missiles
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Flat Face Radars Cannot Detect A-6E or B-52.</summary>
<detail> Load scenario and observe from Red side. You have 4 Flat Face Radars and a SA-6. A B-52 and A-6 approach and are never detected by the flat faces. You'll eventually get a side aspect visual detection from the SA-6 much farther away. Test is at 36K but I've dropped down to medium/low and same result </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=5005502#
</evidence>

<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add Indian Navy MH-60R IOC 2022-23 </summary>
<detail> India ordered 24. First pictures with Indian Roundel below. They already have Hellfires ordered for Apache's and Mk-54 for Poseidon's. Likely loadouts.</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/LMIndiaNews/status/ ... 7245654016
https://twitter.com/NAVAIRNews/status/1 ... 9337969664
https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/p ... gister.php
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>ITS Cavour #847 has been modernized. Biggest change is 2nd 76mm added, mine avoidance and Orion FC radars. F-35B capable but difference isn't model in CMO. IOC 2021</summary>
<detail> Cavour is now fit with 2 Super Rapido 76mm (see first 2 photo links, one forward, one aft starboard), 4x8 cell A43 (Aster 15)-2x8 cells starboard-forward,2x8 cells port-aft. Sensor adds are WASS SNA-2000 Mine Avoidance Sonar, Fire Controls are SELEX ES RTN-25X Orions. Everything else looks ok to copy from last entry.</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/CavasShips/status/1 ... 12/photo/1
https://twitter.com/CavasShips/status/1 ... 12/photo/3
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -data.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_a ... ier_Cavour
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Add ASW modified SAAR 4.5 variants</summary>
<detail>Fouind some good pictures of a ASW modified SAAR 4.5. Probably a good add as the mod. seems consistent. Add 2 Triple Mk.32 Torpedo tubes (Mk 46 Mod 5) and Harris ALOFT VDS aft. If you look at photos in link one and two you'll notice that alpha radar installed on the newest, so mod has existed pre and post update-maybe two entries.</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/CavasShips/status/1 ... 06/photo/3
https://www.navalanalyses.com/2017/04/s ... ft-of.html
</evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add MkIII ALH (Dhruv) Indian Navy (x16) and Coastguard 2021</summary>
<detail>Indian Navy Dhruv's (#801) now in service. These will incrementally replace Indian Navy and Coastguard Cheetaks. Engines (Sakthi-1H) are different than standard (Ardiden 1H1) engines with 12% higher power. Thought to be license built engine in Russian KA-60. EO/IR pod in front is Elbit DCoMPASS. 270 forward nav radar. Armament 12.5 door gun, 6 of 16 INS variants will have BEL dunking sonar and ability to carry 2 lightweight torpedos</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... elicopters
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/f ... 2021-04-20
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1384140665466998787
https://www.airliners.net/photo/India-C ... II/6319759
https://defenceupdate.in/new-variant-of ... y-shortly/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAL_Dhruv
https://alphadefense.in/dhruv-mark-iii/
https://guardingindia.com/exclusive/exc ... elicopter/
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/f4/9f ... 38756e.jpg
</evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add ALH MkIV Rudra ALH-WSI/Dhruv Variant . Indian Army,x12+64 IOC 2019</summary>
<detail>Upgraded armed version of Indian Army Dhruv's (#801) now in service. Engines (Sakthi-1H) are different than standard (Ardiden 1H1) engines with 12% higher power. Chin turret is Nexter 20mm THL-20. Rocket pods are 12 70mm Rockets/Hydra, 4 Mistrals tested for AAW. Anti Armor is HELENA (air-launched Nag) but not until 2022+. EO/IR is Elbit CoMPASS, RWS-300 radar warning system or LWS-310 laser warning system, MAW-300 missile approach warning system Saab AB IDAS-3 self-protection suite, BOP-L ECM dispenser (chaff/flare),
BOP-L ECM dispenser </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqvGsS9Ofb4
https://militaryleak.com/2019/02/20/hal ... elicopter/
https://www.timesnownews.com/india/arti ... ter/722343
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nag_%28missile%29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YcNo2fSrsw
</evidence>

Small (and mostly ornamental) issue with the Il-62 (Aircraft #2367 and #893)

When configured as a freighter, in-game it currently has a cargo capacity of 10 tons. However, I've found two sources stating it actually has a cargo capacity of 40 tons.

http://brinkley.cc/AC/il62m.htm
https://www.rada.aero/temp3/

I should there is a 40 ton cargo option in the database already (Weapon #2633)

<type>Update</type>

<summary>DB3K #51 - AIM-120D AMRAAM P3I.4 Amend range to 87nm (161km) from 75nm</summary>

<detail>"The range of the AIM-120D, the latest variant of the AMRAAM, has been reported to be about 87nm (161km). However, the exact range of the missile is classified, due to concerns about giving away information about combat aircraft limitations. The USAF did not disclose what variant of the AIM-120 was fired or what modifications where made to the missile."
Admittedly a bit vague but Flight generally has robust sources, even if this article does not elaborate on where the 87nm figure comes from.</detail>

<evidence>
https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing ... 93.article
</evidence>

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Add three versions of Barak-8 Missile, MRAD, LRAD and ER Update</summary>
<detail>More info on this system has emerged. Looks like three variants MRAD (35km range), LRAD (70Km) and ER (150km) IOC 2022+. MX seems like an upgrade of some sort. Looks like MRAD the basic version. LRAD on Magen class ships and looks like Indian ships. ER has ABM Capability. Indian Army and AF have land-based variant 8 cell TEL launcher of LRAD called MRSAM. See 5th link. </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.iai.co.il/defense/air/air-defense-systems
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... w-corvette
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/in ... sam-03461/
https://www.jpost.com/International/Ind ... ile-578631
https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india- ... vpn-qq3nt4
https://www.strategicfront.org/forums/t ... -mrsam.78/
https://twitter.com/vkthakur/status/110 ... 8%2Fpage-3
https://www.strategicfront.org/forums/t ... .78/page-4
</evidence>

There is a nice report about Iranian Ballistic missiles and UAV's.
For the database some handy overviews:



https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/04/iran-missiles-uavs-proliferation

There is a nice report about Iranian Ballistic missiles and UAV's.
For the database some handy overviews:

https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/04/iran-missiles-uavs-proliferation

There is a nice report about Iranian Ballistic missiles and UAV's.
For the database some handy overviews:

https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/04/iran-missiles-uavs-proliferation

Blast33,

Thanks for this reference. I've added it to the unofficial Command Dropbox reference library.


Unofficial - i.e. not sponsored by WarefareSims, MatrixGames, Slitherine, their employees, relatives, pets or ancestors.

As always, any forum member can have access to this Dropbox resource. Just PM me with your email address.

-Wayne Stiles

<type>Update</type>
<summary>LRASM integration for US P-8 Poseidon is 2024.</summary>
<detail>Boeing awarded contract to integrate LRASM to P-8 by 2024. Assume can carry 4.</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... eidon.html
https://twitter.com/MIL_STD/status/1385059925739585539
</evidence>

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Pleas add small ADARO unmanned surface vessel for US Navy</summary>
<detail>ULittoral combat ship USS OAKLAND LCS24 operates with a small ADARO #unmanned surface vessel during US #Navy exercises off Southern Cal on 22 April. Powered by a quiet hybrid energy system ADARO can carry surveillance gear, hit speeds of up to 25 knots, travel up to 370 km (depending on conditions and payloads).
It can be controlled manually or autonomously using waypoint, line follow, and station keeping modes.

the U.S. Navy has selected Get SAT's micronized, lightweight Ultra-Blade L-Band ESA (Electronically Steerable Array Antenna) for beyond line of sight (BLOS) C2 and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) exfiltration on SeaLandAire's ADARO an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV).

The marriage of SeaLandAire's ADARO, Get SAT's micronized Ultra Blade L Band ESA, and INMARSAT Governments high capacity L Band service provides the Department of Defense with a low cost, highly mobile USV capable of supporting the most demanding at sea missions, including Full Motion Video backhaul. Reducing risk to force and risk to mission by removing the USV operator from the area of operation, the BLOS ADARO will make a significant impact to mission planning and approvals in high risk environments.

The ADARO is a rugged, man-portable, X-class unmanned surface vehicle designed around a modular payload capability. Its series-hybrid energy system provides quiet electric-only operation, even at top speeds, while the heavy fuel range extender significantly lengthens mission life. The platform is designed with a modular architecture to facilitate field servicing and repair. The flexible payload architecture allows extremely rapid integration of new payloads. Both software and hardware are designed for ease of use; ADARO can be set up and deployed within minutes.

Ultra-Blade is the market's first complete all-planes ESA antenna with no moving parts whose streamlined physical characteristics, such as super low-profile, and technical achievements change the nature of mobile broadband satcom. With more than 90% antenna efficiency and the unprecedented capability to independently track any L-band satellite, Ultra Blade's exceptional high throughput works for maritime, aviation and ground applications.

Good photo and a FLIR attached on top in last link.
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<evidence>
https://twitter.com/CavasShips/status/1 ... 2518771715
https://twitter.com/MIL_STD/status/1385568863711076360
https://battle-updates.com/update/unman ... pdate-749/
https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-rele ... 31292.html
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-o ... capabilit/
</evidence>

Hey guys I hope if you take a look at the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces (SAAF)
About the Royal Saudi Air Force, I think that loadout of the fighter should be revised.
1# F-15S is now carrying-
DB-110
AIM-9X
AIM-9M
AIM-120C7/5
Sniper XR
https://ibb.co/c3Lfkf5
https://ibb.co/rQrvTWV
https://ibb.co/hdNd5C3
2# F-15SA ( the Saudi F-15SA has activated the station 1 and 9 )
AGM-88E HARM
SLAM-ER
JSOW
GBU-54
GBU-39 SDB
AN/AAQ-13 Navigation Pod
AGM-84 Block III Harpoon
The Saudi F-15SA can carry (16x AMRAAM & AIM-9X Without EFTs on Wing or 12x AMRAAM & AIM-9X with EFTs on wings)
The F-15SA is using DEWS system but it carries according to the DB the old ALR-56C which is not correct
https://ibb.co/t4WDrfH
https://ibb.co/McRtJSm
https://ibb.co/59S7RN9
https://ibb.co/9Gc5SDJ
https://ibb.co/TRSTkYD
https://ibb.co/PQ4whzP
https://ibb.co/kMGjKXn
https://ibb.co/02pJRrB
3#F-15C
AIM-120C5/7
AIM-9X
AIM-9M
https://ibb.co/rQrvTWV
4# Typhoon
IRIS-T
AIM-120C5
Damocles Pod
EGBU-16
gbu-12
https://ibb.co/G7ksjzs
https://ibb.co/j4Ckyfr
RE-3
according to the last photos of the aircraft, it was carrying Hog nose
https://ibb.co/s21RBzL
https://ibb.co/P44xmBr
Toenado IDS ( the Saudis tornado have never carried ASRAAM but it carries AIM-9M)
https://ibb.co/NSZsjfW
Also, Saudi Arabia is using PAC-3 missile
https://ibb.co/zQR1c5z
https://ibb.co/ns9jKBV