DCS: F-16C Viper AN/AAQ-33 Part 2

Video Description

In this DCS: F-16C Viper video, we’ll continue from the earlier basic functionality video of the AN/AAQ-33 Advanced Targeting Pod to discuss some of the more advanced and unique capabilities of the ATP like Extended Range (XR), Maverick handoff, Multi-Track (MT), Laser, Infrared Pointer (PTR), Laser Spot Track (LST), and air-to-air mode. NOTE 1: Later, we plan to add the MENU function that includes other PTR options and Fragmentation Ellipse settings. NOTE 2: This targeting pod has a much common name, but it is trademarked. NOTE 3: The ATP is not planned for the F/A-18C (USN/USMC) and A-10C II Suite 3 basis as it would be inaccurate for the versions of these aircraft we simulate. NOTE 4: At 13:53, I misspoke. Use Cage/Uncage to enable/disable LST via the HOTAS. Not the Enable button. NOTE 5: ATP MT detection range of aerial targets will greatly depend on the target type. For lower signature/small sized targets, NARO mode will work best compared to WIDE for larger targets/large signatures. NOTE 6: The ATP is not planned for the F/A-18C (USN/USMC) as it was never used for this version in DCS. As for the A-10C II, the DCS version is based around a Suite 3 aircraft with only a handful of later Suite items added later. It technically does not match any Suite, but at its heart, it is still closest to a Suite 3. Further, even if we thought it appropriate, no valid references for the ATP applied to the A-10C exists. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:41 Extended Range 3:50 Maverick Handoff 7:58 MT: Multi-Track 10:45 IR Pointer visuals 11:50 Laser Functionality 14:39 A/A Mode Usage