DCS: F-16C Viper | Targeting Pod and Maverick Tips

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3 жыл бұрын

Since the last update, we have continued to refine the function of the Targeting Pod (TGP) designations and its behavior with the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile. This video is provided to help you better understand how to best use these two systems when paired together in Preplanned (PRE) mode.
Part of this update will also include a refactoring of the Viper Sensor Point of Interest (SPI) logic. This results in more accurate Cursor Zero (CZ) action, TGP and Maverick slaving, and functional Snowplow mode of the TGP.
This video also explains the proper use of TGP inertial (INR) mode when the TGP designation point becomes masked.
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@smukki6346 3 жыл бұрын

This is priceless. I’ve always been confused by the handoff. I didn’t know it had a break lock. I’ve just been out of range all this timr

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a common mistake we see in a LOT of player tracks... trying to handoff or lock the Maverick seeker outside of max seeker lock range. If this happens the the Mav seeker goes into break lock mode (expanded crosshairs), just TMS Aft to re-set and try again when a bit closer. Thanks.

@smukki6346 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner ok since you replied so fast lol I have another question. I’ve been having issues with my bomb fall line not updating when using laser guided bombs. I get a point track but no hud info on where my target is so I can’t ccrp a target. Thanks again Matt. Always helpful

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I cannot reproduce this. Please provide a track file on our forum and we'll take a look at where you may be going sideways. Thanks.

@smukki6346 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner thanks. You’re so helpful to the community.

@Pricklyhedgehog72 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, hot stuff Wags. I noticed the weapon trail in the TGP screen too as it headed to target...these things may seem minor in the overall effort to bring us a very sophisticated weapon and sensory system months in development, but that attention to detail separates the sim' from pretenders, bravo.

@bobkendomowitz9534 3 жыл бұрын

DCS is incredibly detailed but the TGP uses a virtual camera broadcasted to virtually display on the TGP screen, so because the weapon trail is being rendered in the game the TGP will naturally see it, and it wouldn't have to be modeled separately.

@TrickerDCS 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration 👍 PS: Those launch sounds are on point.

@tbmdd 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, as always Wags! Thank you!

@devonvg18 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I was hoping we would get some TGP videos, thanks Wags and ED Team!

@faisal6422 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful cool, I was waiting so desperately , Thx Matt

@Aaam1rK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Matt! Was looking forward to this for months. 👍

@wilbuzllf5057 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like another awesome update, as always! And a great walk through! WIlbuz

@will6566 3 жыл бұрын

Hotel Mav actually has longer stand off range when using Area Mode. Great video as always and keep them coming pls

@SimDeck 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible stuff. Many thanks. So detailed.

@blabla7535 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for SnowPlow ! This brought the F16 back for me!

@danieloneill9163 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I’ve been waiting for some Viper AtoG improvements.

@alexmelia8873 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome addition, thanks ED!

@guyaddy01 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this really helps I was having lots of issues but now I see what I should have been doing

@mvaldman2001 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Matt! Thanks!

@Rhinozherous 3 жыл бұрын

Seems the Viper is coming along nicely! So happy to hear that there will be something new to the SPI! Thank you!

@RAF33Strike 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, as always!

@Zues120 3 жыл бұрын

Wooo Viper updates!!

@Dietzeeeee 3 жыл бұрын

Snowplow mode that actually works !!! I can fight with this the same way I fight with the A-10. Thank you.

@Mako-sz4qr 3 жыл бұрын

F16 viper love 👍🏻

@jabird73 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Cougar84gg 3 жыл бұрын

When you add the bullseye position of the radar cursor so the a-a part will be completed?

@XCougar85X 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. How do i set up buttons to zoom the TGP though? I only get the Narrow and wide function to work.

@tehbigshow Жыл бұрын

There are also keybindings for manual zoom (for the TGP). So there is a granular zoom in addition to the wide and narrow levels.

@daddyspartanvr 3 жыл бұрын

Wags have you had the opportunity to look at the HP Reverb G2? DCS looks incredible on it.

@nexus888 2 жыл бұрын

is snow plow working correctly? I can not find any way to reset the cursor on the hud. It seems to be stuck to the location from when I first used it.

@andrewseliga545 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Wags. Did you film this on the Syria terrain?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Bane_Diesel 2 жыл бұрын

Wait wait how did he swing the pod back to center? Cursor cursor ?

@joachimbrand2314 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Wags, I have one question regarding the EO Mavericks: Why can I lock an EO Maverick from 9 miles out in the A10C II, while I need to be within 4,5 miles in the Viper. They are the same weapons, aren't they? So where is the difference?

@wizard_vvs 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe because on A-10C we have "Force correlate mode"?

@albert8634 3 жыл бұрын

Is the competition of the lightning pod coming soon ?

@halseyactual1732 3 жыл бұрын

I'm unclear at 1:27. He says to switch to INR by going " _TMS S short_ " ? What's that.

@FatalisArx 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, want to ask, if you got only one aircraft to learn and master ! which one you suggest plz ? thx in advance

@OrionRox 3 жыл бұрын

INR mode is so useful, I wish A10CII would include this mode as well.

@mach_point8054 3 жыл бұрын

TMS Aft short

@OrionRox 3 жыл бұрын

@@mach_point8054 Holy crap, I have no idea for this long, gonna give it a try ASAP! Thank you!!

@jeffreyc2074 3 жыл бұрын

How come the dynamic range indicator show in range so far before it is actually in range to lock? Is that an error that is still WIP?

@robertthomason7619 2 жыл бұрын

Is the boresight process required to have the maverick seeker slave to the tgp after it powers up? I don't seem to have the "S" icon over the station number when the maverick is selected on either the tgp page or the wpn page when they are being displayed on the left or right mfd's. Seems like all the other videos I've seen once the tgp is powered up the maverick seeker automatically slaves to the tgp when it, (the maverick) finishes powering up? I cant even get it to slave when starting the F16 "in flight" on the mission editor where everything is already powered up? What am I missing?

@ToumalRakesh 3 жыл бұрын

When's the CCRP bomb fall line gonna be fixed? It's not following the TPOD, I have to move the box using HUD as SOI first and then switch to TPOD every time x.x

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but working perfectly fine. If you have an issue, please post a track to our forums and we can help you out. Thanks.

@ToumalRakesh 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner Doh! So it's PEBKAC? I'll do that!

@haackhaack4217 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner In your example when you went into SP the target line was still pointed behind you at the last location - is that correct then ? It gets fixed after you slew and select next target ahead ?

@A_person 3 жыл бұрын

Almost committed war crimes at the end with those bombs

@TheOwenMajor 3 жыл бұрын

Napalm sticks to kids!

@mcintoshdev 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he pickled.

@aldenfriend9625 3 ай бұрын

The F-16 is a flying war crime

@battlebros7075 3 жыл бұрын

INR will be activated by pressing TMS aft short. Right? But this command would be for the boreside mode. I couldn´t bring the TGP in boreside mode, lining up with the FPM on the HUD. What´s wrong?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Two different modes, AA and AG. There is no TGP boresight mode. Thanks

@Teomoful 3 жыл бұрын

Is this something in the work and soon to be released ? - because i have followed your tutorials and it doesnt work the way you have it in the game. This is on open beta. Thank you and the team for the hard work.

@sfctw1 3 жыл бұрын

5:00 how do you slave the Mavs to your TGP ? somehow this doesn't happen automatically for me

@someonedoe9591 2 жыл бұрын

As described at 3:40 does not work. The pod must have gone through some changes as it doesn't do this. Transitioning from Area track to Point using TMS Forward (Up) just goes strait to point track.

@xxxtibby9730 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having the same issue

@someonedoe9591 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxxtibby9730 I think it just automatically is using position area track instead of INS. I've seen the INS symbology appear for split seconds, but the pod always seems to be operating in positional GPS data and perfectly tracks. I've had absolutely no issues with the pod reacquiring after masking it. It might just be out of date in this particular feature. So just hit TMS up to go to area track and you're good.

@viper31stvfw86 3 жыл бұрын

well my TGP is still messed up, jumping around, tries to "lock targets" by its own, hard to control, cannot lock "my" targets, even if i point them, with the TGP, really a mysterie this little thing. What did i do wrong? oh by the way, if the TGP jumps around, by itself, there are trees nearby, maybe that has something to do with it. and i am trying to use the TGP without pre-planned waypoints, what normally should work. it is constantly moving around in INR-Mode

@SimRacingPakistan 3 жыл бұрын

Finally... Effin Finally!

@yunusemredursun8823 4 ай бұрын

How can we move the left mfd for searching and how can I lock it ?

@Topper_Harley68 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any updates coming for the non-beta version?

@BIGNEWY 3 жыл бұрын

We are planning a open beta patch on the 16th, depending on how that goes we will plan a potential stable version update. Once we know a date we will let everyone know. thanks

@psvialli 3 жыл бұрын

What are the Keys to Zoom in out the TGP ? thanks

@narges78 3 жыл бұрын

MAN RNG knob in the settings.

@machalot 3 жыл бұрын

To undesignate and return to SP is there a HOTAS mapping, or do you have to hit the MFD button?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

TMS Aft short with TGP as SOI. Thanks.

@jobob2644 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner But doesn’t that put the TGP in INR mode as you mentioned in the video?

@magwo 3 жыл бұрын

@@jobob2644 I believe it works a bit like the A2A radar designations. From point designation TMS aft enters INR mode. Another TMS aft press will cursor zero.

@machalot 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner I thought TMS Aft short goes to CZ. What about returning to SP?

@Aintence 3 жыл бұрын

so is the snow plow mode in already? I tried to use it before and it was very buggy, it wouldnt zero out the pod to the front like 70% of the time.

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

We hope you will enjoy the update then. Thanks.

@chrispoe5292 2 жыл бұрын

How are you getting the tgt pod to actually look where you want. mine is always someone in space and i have no idea how to re center it in front of the plane

@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын

Boresight your Mavs.

@chrispoe5292 2 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner im so new man im sorry how do you do that? Im also using gbu 38 and just using the tgt pod for that and still same issue

@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrispoe5292 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNaPd7KTqLSoeWg.html

@Asb161 11 ай бұрын

how do you zoom in and out on the pod?

@yunusemredursun8823 4 ай бұрын

Bro could you fixed it I don't know it either .

@vir1tool 3 ай бұрын

@@yunusemredursun8823 It is MAN RNG knob. Please read the manual before asking in the comments

@ironeaglesflight 3 жыл бұрын

What do I do wrong here? No matter how slow or fast I turn the jet I constantly have a huge offset between the TGP and the seekerhead of the AGM-65D. How do you avoid that? Is it a bug?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Please see my video on boresight alignment. Thanks

@ironeaglesflight 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner thanks wags will do. Merry Christmas

@TheKenji2221 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest I didn't understand the explainations about RNR at all. I got the point, but not how to do it. Maybe put the command on the screen or something for those who are looking for the commands in game and for those who english isn't their first langage ? (that is if you have time of course) Thanks for the TGP slaving tho. Really helps

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

INR. Anyhow, best to wait for the updated Viper manual please. Sorry that the video was not more helpful for you.

@TheKenji2221 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner Oh ok. It's ok don't worry, I'm a slow learner ;p But you still helped for the slaving ! I tried it the last few days and it was pretty confusing

@bryananderson3422 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question. In the Viper the pilot must remember to do all these things yet the Warthog which is less sophisticated and has the same TGP the Warthog system does this automatically in DCS. 🤔

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

It's a inaccurate to say that the A-10C is less sophisticated than the Viper in the AG role, quite the opposite in fact. Thanks.

@henrikoldcorn 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine most of these things are not the TGP deciding to do them, but being told to by the aircraft. The A10C we have is only about 10-15 years old IIRC, so I’m not surprised that it’s automated. There also always a balance between automation and controllability.

@haackhaack4217 3 жыл бұрын

Had a similar question - if same TPG system why the differences ?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Around 10 years of advancement.

@haackhaack4217 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner :)

@Excess31985 3 жыл бұрын

In new patch there is bug, it doest not recenter when tms down

@charlesmagrin6260 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, that would be nice if you could quickly implement bullseye information relative to the RDR cursor, that must not be a big thing to implement and it would be pretty helpful. thanks!

@89DerChristian 3 жыл бұрын

Man I wish the FA18 had displays like that

@MrNoice96 3 жыл бұрын

What?

@hudsonr.218 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrNoice96 The Hornet only has B/W (technically green) monochrome displays. The viper displays are full color and much better in most scenarios.

@MongooseTacticool 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the 16s displays were as good as the JF17s! But the 16s are much older units. :)

@FamiliarAnomaly Жыл бұрын

I can't tell what you're saying at 3:11 press what twice?

@jdzzl Жыл бұрын

What's the best way to find targets with the TGP. I have them in my visual sight but for the love of god I can't find them on my TGP. The damn F16 isnt like a Hornet that can just use jhmcs and the tgp will lock to the helmet set spi. There is nothing like that really in the F16 is there? I've tried and looked at videos but there is nothing like the F18

@MattWagner Жыл бұрын

You may need to try both CCD and FLIR camera and use manual gain, level, brightness, and contrast controls for best picture.

@jdzzl Жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner Seeing the targets isn’t the problem, it’s getting the tgp in the general area. I just can’t seem to get my tgp in the area where the ground targets are, it’s not really how clear the picture is

@MattWagner Жыл бұрын

@@jdzzl That is more a function of the mission brief then of where the target is in relation to a Steerpoint, coordinate, etc.

@tehbigshow Жыл бұрын

So what I do is use the VIS mode (or DTOS, if available) to slew the TGP where I want it to look. Use TMS Up Long with your HMCS cursor where you want the camera to look. I had these exact issues going from the A10C2 to the Viper, learning how to get the camera where I want. Hope that helps.

@harmandeepsingh6598 3 жыл бұрын

Why TGP's BH or WH video is not good as maverick?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

It is in fact better, sometimes you need to take manual control of contrast and brightness. Thanks.

@lukasdark0997 2 жыл бұрын

My arch nemesis explained

@MajFAIP 3 жыл бұрын

Warthawg maverick Deltas can lock on from 9nms with their TGP combo. 4 miles in a viper is a death sentence on any SHORAD system besides unguided AAA. Why is the range so short?

@Falconeer84 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's strange too. Since its the same maverick model being used. And besides the range of the maverick is double that range of 4 miles. Makes no sense

@MongooseTacticool 3 жыл бұрын

The EO (TV) Maverick H/K are the shorter range missiles he said. I use the G (IR) from the Harrier around 8 miles.

@MongooseTacticool 3 жыл бұрын

@@paristo Yes, its a shame there's a rather short hard limit on the laser range in game AFAIK.

@MichaelSmith-wm6nk 4 ай бұрын

At 3:12 you said “cursor zero twice aft to get back to airfield” was not clear on what button that was. Explain

@MattWagner 4 ай бұрын

As said in the video, Target Management Switch, TMS, aft twice.

@yieovgwqxaz7912 Жыл бұрын

F18, doesn't have this inr problem. Why is f16 so much issues?

@MattWagner Жыл бұрын

You must boresight if performing a cold start. Many users are trying to handoff outside of Maverick seeker lock range.

@MudzNZ 3 жыл бұрын

Tms what short to go into inr?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Aft

@MudzNZ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good on ya

@DanielCosta-zp6jl 3 жыл бұрын

please wat means INR?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Inertial, based on INS/GPS. Thanks

@YYCH2 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't we have to uncage the maverick before slewing it?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

That would not be accurate for the Maverick versions modeled. That is a rather dated function for older versions that had protective seeker covers that needed to be ejected. Rather, the uncage HOTAS functions allows the Maverick the aligned a bit more quickly. Thanks.

@fisumad5027 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@JETZcorp 2 жыл бұрын

As a member of the A2A Master Race, targeting pods have always seemed like mystery-of-the-universe stuff to me. This year I'm going to try and get my brain wrapped around all this A2G jazz. Must prepare for that Strike Eagle to come out eventually. I hope the F-15C can forgive me.

@yyorophff786 Жыл бұрын

You dont have to do this boresgihting alignment thing with f18. Why not fix the f16?

@MattWagner Жыл бұрын

We may add Mav boresighting to the Hornet later.

@yyorophff786 Жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner oh God please don't

@stalhuth 3 жыл бұрын

Right now it is almost impossible to synch the TGP with the maverick :(

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Then you should certainly enjoy these changes. Thanks.

@whiplashw3948 3 жыл бұрын

These tricks don't work when you've got a HARM with you do they?

@Bergie_78 Жыл бұрын

These missiles are loathsome to use I just can’t get my head around them

@jfiery 2 жыл бұрын

Can't figure out how to zoom in on the pod for the life of me

@haackhaack4217 3 жыл бұрын

You skipped over how SP works with Mavs - can the Mavs be slaves to the TGP - and if so what mode is that ?

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

A PRE TGP designation is a PRE TGP designation, it does not change if the TGP is originally designated using SP mode. Thanks

@BanditRen Жыл бұрын

I complain that f18 and f16 can't carry more mavericks.. Let's say at least two per pylon

@MattWagner Жыл бұрын

They already can on LAU-88.

@jeffjefferson1503 3 жыл бұрын

1th

@stalhuth 3 жыл бұрын

I can confirm that this doesn't work properly yet

@MattWagner 3 жыл бұрын

Works great here in the current version. Thanks

@Peter-bakker 3 жыл бұрын

that is why i don't like the H and K versions of the maverick because of this

@Anuj-2 3 жыл бұрын

Fighting Falcon

@telecomanda 3 жыл бұрын

Ayy

@Anuj-2 3 жыл бұрын

@@telecomanda Oh my God! World indeed is very small.

@telecomanda 3 жыл бұрын

@@Anuj-2 Do you think I'd ever miss a video about the F-16? 😂

@Anuj-2 3 жыл бұрын

@@telecomanda I know you like F-16.

@telecomanda 3 жыл бұрын

@@Anuj-2 The next patch will be kinda awesome, they also said they fixed the Aim-9 HMCS slewing bug, where the Aim-9 seeker would not point at where the pilot is looking.