Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[BDukes]

<type>UPDATE</type>
<summary>Japanese RF-4's are now out of service add a 2020 out of service date to #3375 and #804</summary>
<detail>Japanese RF-4's retired in 2019-2020. </detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/UKAirshowReview/sta ... 1894403072
https://www.airshows.co.uk/features/202 ... -phantoms/
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add Chinese HJ-12 ATGM Sec 2021</summary>
<detail>IOC 2021. Stats close to US Javelin. Did enter service this year with PLA. </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.military-today.com/missiles/hj_12.htm
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202107/1229590.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HJ-12
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add AN/FPS-132 Block V ABM Radar. Qatar 2021</summary>
<detail>Qatar AN/FPS-132 site constructed. Updated AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws in design. </detail>
<evidence>
https://satellites.pro/Qatar_map#25.707329,51.252692,18
https://twitter.com/Orion__int/status/1 ... 73/photo/2
https://twitter.com/Orion__int/status/1 ... 9337095173
https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 04.en.html
https://www.dsca.mil/tags/anfps-132-blo ... ning-radar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAVE_PAWS
</evidence>

[KLAB]

<type>ADD</type>
<Summary>Azerbaijani Mi-17 SPIKE NLOS</Summary>
<detail>Azeri Mi-17 has 4 x SPIKE NLOS with EO FLIR CCD Laser targeting turret. </detail>
<evidence> Images
https://twitter.com/Ninja998998/status/ ... 58883?s=20 </evidence>

Just because its interesting and apologies and Azerbaijan currently has no entries.
Azerbaijani Mi-17 with SPIKE NLOS - X 4 plus adapted EO Targeting turret. Not checked in detail as can't zoom the image enough but possibly Israeli Compass EO turret?

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[KLAB]

<type>Update</type>
<summary>#3532 - Kh-47M2 Kinzhal [700kg HE Penetrator] has ASCC NATO codename AS-24 Killjoy</>
<detail>Kh-47M2 Khinzal (Kinzal) apparently ASCC code AS-24 Killjoy.</detail>
<evidence>Pp6. Airforces Monthly. August 2021.Headlines. Russia teases HMS Queen Elizabeth.Vladimir Trendafilovski
"Kinzhal (AS-24 Killjoy) air-launched ballistic missiles have been observed on MiG-31 Foxhounds,"
https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/secur ... ed-weapons https://www.iiss.org/blogs/analysis/202 ... troduction
</evidence>

[Blast33]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Please add the NASAMS to Oman</summary>
<detail>Omani NASAMS configuration consists of
1~2 Containerized Launchers
1 AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Radar
1 EO Sensor vehicle (G Wagon )
1 Comms Vehicle ( G Wagon )
1 x Containerized Command Post

290 AIM-120C7 Surface-Launched AMRAAM missiles
6 Guidance Sections</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/FarooqB90714421/sta ... 0239425536
https://twitter.com/FarooqB90714421/sta ... 8428828674
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/om ... ses-07161/
https://twitter.com/JeremyBinnie/status ... 0355867650
</evidence>

[Blast33]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Please update the radar of the F-15I Eagle of Israel.</summary>
<detail>F-15I Raam (Eagle) has AN/APG-82(V)1 radar
AN/APG-82(V)1 AESA instead of AN/APG-70 of the good old F-15E. Sale was made in 2016.</detail>
<evidence>
https://sofrep.com/fightersweep/israel- ... i-upgrade/
https://www.flightglobal.com/israel-to- ... 72.article
SIPRI (see .zip attachment)
https://www.airforce-technology.com/new ... s-4494563/
</evidence>

[CV60]

<type>CORRECTION</type>
<summary>Correction to Pantsir-S1/SA-22 system (Facility_1934,Facility_3141, Facility_3197,Facility_2348, Facility_1935, Facility_1936</summary>

<detail>Database gives Pantsir acquisition radar operating in E band, FCR operating in J band. The NIIRT 2RL80 Acquisition radar actually operates in NATO E/F band (2.3 -2.5GHz and 2.7-3.7GHz) , the 1RS2-1 FCR in NATO K band. Note: Koop calculates the wavelenght of the 1RS2 as 15-18mm, the Russians claim a wavelength of 8mm. This translates to a frequency of 16.7-20 GhZ
(NATO J Band)(Koop) or 37.4 Ghz (NATO K band) Some sources, such as "ArmyRecognition" merely note the radar operates in the EHF frequency, which is consistent with the NATO K band. </detail>

<evidence>Sources: Kopp, Dr C. "Engagement and Fire Control Radars (S-Band, X-band)." Air Power Australia. Accessed July 31, 2021. https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Engagem ... ocId853844; "We Need to Talk About Pantsir." Armada International. Last modified July 29, 2020. https://armadainternational.com/2020/07 ... t-pantsir/. ; Administrator. "Pantsir-S1 SA-22 Greyhound Air Defense Missile Gun System Data | Russia Russian Missile System Vehicle UK | Russia Russian Army Military Equipment Vehicles UK." Defense News Security Global Military Army Equipment Technology Industry - Army Recognition. Last modified April 6, 2021. https://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_ ... cification.

[Blast33]

The Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (French Air and Space Force) recently completed a test campaign in Djibouti for the Mirage 2000D in the new RMV (Rénovation Mi-Vie/Mid-Life Upgrade) standard. Two aircraft upgraded to the new standard were deployed from July 1 through 20 at the Base Aérienne (Air Base) 188 Djibouti with the Escadron de Chasse et d’Expérimentation (Fighter and Experimental Squadron) 1/30 “Côte d’Argent”.

The Mirage 2000D RMV project was first announced in 2016, with the goal of allowing the aircraft to be able to operate in conjunction with the newer Rafale well after 2030. The French Air Force is expected to receive 55 upgraded aircraft (the first was delivered in January), with a planned Initial Operational Capability in Spring 2022. In addition to the more modern avionics, this upgrade includes a gun pod (as the Mirage 2000D is not equipped with an internal gun), new weapons and sensors.

The CC422 gun pod contains a DEFA 550 F3 30mm cannon, with a reportedly 250 rounds magazine, and is derived from the CC420 pod carried by the Mirage F1Bs. The new pod, which is shorter than the original Mirage F1 gun pod, is installed on the left chin pylon below the air intake. The CC422 was tested for the first time in 2018 on the ground, with inflight testing started a year later and successfully completed in 2020. A cannon that could be used during Close Air Support missions was a long-sought capability for the Mirage 2000D, as it lacks the internal gun as opposed to its single seater counterpart, the Mirage 2000-5 and 2000C.

As for the weapons, the Mirage 2000D RMV replaced the Magic II with the newer Mica IR for self-defense, while the GBU-48 and GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II dual mode GPS/Laser-guided bombs now join the already operational GBU-49 and the laser-guided bombs from the Paveway II and III series, as well as the SCALP cruise missile. As for the sensors, the Mirage 2000D RMV will rely on the Damocles pod for target designation, as well as the ASTAC (Analyseur de signaux tactiques) ESM/ELINT (Electronic Support Measures/ELectronic INTelligence) pod already used by the Mirage F1.

Regarding the avionics, the Mirage 2000D RMV is reported to be equipped with new VHF radios, Link 16 datalink and ROVER video system to better support CAS missions. A new navigation and attack system has been installed as well, with a new interface which should facilitate the dialogue between the crew and the machine. Integrated simulation systems will allow for increased training capabilities while inflight. An interesting detail noticed in the photos is what seems to be the Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display, the same HMD system that was chosen also for the Rafale.

The Mirage 2000D first entered service in 1993 as a dedicated air-to-ground attack platform and took part in every French mission abroad since then. The 2013 White Paper on Defense and National Security calls for a total of 225 aircraft for the French Air Force, which prompted the need to extend the operational life of the Mirage 2000D. After some setbacks because of budget cuts, the RMV program was finally launched for 71 Mirage 2000Ds, which were later reduced to 55 before the contract for the upgrade work was awarded to Dassault.

If you google on Mirage 2000D RMV images you can find more weapon loadouts to program. (was a bit too much to attach..)
https://theaviationist.com/2021/08/02/faf-mir2000-test-djibouti/

[14yellow14]

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Please update Meteor air to air missile range</summary>


<detail>

Currently the CMO meteor missile has a range of 75 nm and the actual range is much longer.

According to Defense News, Meteor has a combat range of 200 km (124 miles)

Also, new loadout for german Eurofighters with 4 Meteor, 2 AIM-120 and 2 IRIS-T



</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.defensenews.com/global/euro ... alflow+DFN
https://twitter.com/FlyingWings_com/sta ... 6833262593
</evidence>


Thanks!

[BDukes]

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Qatar Sea King #1688 retired 2021, sold to Pakistani Navy</summary>
<detail>Qatar has sold all Sea Kings and transferred to Pakistan. Add out of service date of 2021 to #1688. Copy and Add variant to Pakistani Navy. Qatar using NFH-90 now.</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/NasserAlsaadiQA/sta ... 4827978754
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add NFH-90 Qatar 2021</summary>
<detail>Qatar purchased to replace Sea Kings. Helix has 12 NFH(Leonardo) and 16 TTH bought. Photo of NFH first link. EO is LEOSS-T HD. Looks like same radar etc. as Italian version. Looks like will use Marte ER SSM as well (last link) </detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/NasserAlsaadiQA/sta ... 8589398022
https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/pres ... st-flights
https://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/Qatar-NH90/
https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/p ... gister.php
https://helihub.com/2021/01/05/qatar-nh ... t-flights/
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... opter.html
https://militaryleak.com/2019/02/17/suc ... p-missile/
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>ADD</type>
<summary>Add Qatar Marte MK2 Coastal Defense System. 2017</summary>
<detail>Qatar purchased Marte MK2 coastal defense system. </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/mbda-will-pr ... -coastline
https://www.analisidifesa.it/2014/03/un ... del-golfo/
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph ... -2014.html
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Update #5136 P-8 LSRS to carry AN/APS-154 AAS replacing AN/APS-149</summary>
<detail>US integrated a larger LSRS radar starting in 2020. Its an AESA, definitely periscope spotting flag. Murky details and there is some suggestion it could detect submarines (which probably means high power and frequency although sub detection is not impossible but questionable) I'd upgrade it to something close to E-8 and give it the advanced flags.</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -radar-pod
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -china-sea
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... -radar-pod
https://112.international/politics/subm ... 56830.html
https://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/aas.htm
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambl ... ce1f0e55d4
https://twitter.com/cvvhrn/status/1420909541743501320
https://twitter.com/BackyardSpotter/sta ... 84/photo/1
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9402206
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add Ukrainian 9M79-1 Tochka-U Missile 1992</summary>
<detail>Add SS-21b Scarab/9M79-1 Tochka-U SSM BN. Copy #840 and 627.Used in Donbass and from 1st twitter post not expended.</detail>
<evidence>
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1421557453167153152
https://frontierindia.com/ukraine-modif ... c-missile/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8g3eTM6i8o
https://petrimazepa.com/goddot.html
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add German C-130J-30 2022-23 x6</summary>
<detail>Germany to start receiving these shortly. Part of 1/2 French, 1/2 German Squadron of C-130J-30 and KC-130J</detail>
<evidence>
https://www.key.aero/article/germanys-f ... rolled-out
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... 00m-delays
https://www.airforce-technology.com/new ... -squadron/
</evidence>

[Stanley_The_Rolmate]

<type>UPDATE</type>

<summary>Change AV-8B Harrier II [Night Attack] (United States - 1992) Mk82 Snake eye loadouts to not use regular Mk82's</summary>

<detail>Both Mk82 Snake Eye loadouts (#18852 and #18853)on the AV-8B Harrier II [Night Attack] (United States - 1992)#855 currently use regular Mk82's (#1814) instead of Mk82 Snake Eyes(#1404)</detail>

[cdnice]

<type>Correction</type>
<summary>Record #3414-Hunter Class Frigate is missing the data link to use the RIM-66M-5 SM-2MR Blk IIIB's in it's inventory with latest DB update</summary>
<evidence> DB489 Record #3414

[BDukes]

<type>Add</type>
<summary>Add 7 GBU-31 Loadout to all Israeli F-15I from 2005-current</summary>
<detail>See first link, its a vid from IDF. Looks an operational loadout. GBU-31's- 1 centerline, 2 on each outer CFT pylons and 1 on each wing. Amraam on one wing, Python on the other. Litening III and DECM Pod inner CFT pylons. Most definitely a heavy loadout. Add loadout to #1747, 2703, 2704,3903,4776 </detail>
<evidence>
https://www.facebook.com/IsraeliAirForc ... 479523168/
</evidence>

[BDukes]

<type>Update</type>
<summary>Rename #2110 LT-2 LGB to JG-500. LT is export designation</summary>
<detail>Looks like LT-2 500lb Chinese aircraft use are indigineously designated JG-500. They are copies of KAB-500L's. Pods that work with them seem to be indentified too. K/JDC01 carried by JH-7A, K/JDC01A on J-10, K/PZS-01H carried by Q-5L. Obviously not a functional issue..hehe</detail>
<evidence>
https://chinese-military-aviation.blogs ... es-ii.html
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/t/j-10 ... 5/page-465
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RPcAqSf2Dbg/ ... 7A_LGB.jpg
</evidence>