Indirect fire accuracy question

JaM · #1 September 8th, 2005, 05:37 AM

Why so difficult options? Just make Top Attack class HE ATGM and add them to FIST vehicles.They are the one that lase the targets for copperheads anyway, so whats the catch? with HE warhead instead of HEAT you will be able to fire (lase) even at soft targets...

PlasmaKrab · #2 September 8th, 2005, 06:36 AM

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JaM said:
Why so difficult options? Just make Top Attack class HE ATGM and add them to FIST vehicles.They are the one that lase the targets for copperheads anyway, so whats the catch? with HE warhead instead of HEAT you will be able to fire (lase) even at soft targets...

I know that you tested and implemented this method and that it wirks, but I still have realism-related scruples regarding FO teams "apparently" legging around 2000-lb smart bombs... Sounds like some of the old jokes about Iraqi missiles...

For one thing, what about reaction fire? And how comes that when your FO guy/vehicle calls in a normal, plain vanilla unguided HE strike, it takes 10 minutes to come, while smart shells are lugged around nearly instantly?