GSX Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 In todays effects based and asymetrical warfare, airpower plays a huge part. We have C-130 Gunships, F-16, F-15E, Navy fighters, B-1 , B-2 et all. And currently there are many of these types right now on CAP over Iraq. If CM:SF is to be a representation of modern warfare I would expect to see Air power in every scenario and Campaign battle. How will this instant and extremely acurrate element be moddelled? I have personnaly seen all of these involved in Iraq and there is almost never a time when ground commanders dont have the option of at least 1 Jet equipped with CBLU, LGB etc. Will the Infantry Stryker units have a FAC as standard to call in this firepower? Will they be able to Laser designate, or even GPS designate? A modern battlefield simulation, even in FIBUA will not be complete without effective, 100% kill Airpower. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I too am anxious to see how differently this will be dealt with than what we have seen. However, for play balance sake, I don't think it will be quite that ubiquitous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillweed Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 My guesses: AC-130: prolly f-16: almost certainly F-15: maybe, this is primarily an ATA fighter, right? Navy: In USMC module B-1/B-2: I highly doubt a company commander could call these in for tactical support A-10: Hope so, but kinda doubt it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olduvai_again Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by Dillweed: My guesses: AC-130: prolly f-16: almost certainly F-15: maybe, this is primarily an ATA fighter, right? Navy: In USMC module B-1/B-2: I highly doubt a company commander could call these in for tactical support A-10: Hope so, but kinda doubt it The F-15 is definitely an ATA platform. The F-15E (Strike Eagle), however, is designed for ground attack. And I am with you in hoping the A-10 will be included. Another question this thread brings up in my mind are helicopters and V/TOL. I believe that only the Marines currently use Harriers and SuperCobras, and likewise the Osprey I think will only be deployed with the Navy / Marines (do I recall correctly that the design issues with the Osprey have been resolved?), so would not expect them until the (I believe theoretical) USMC module. But what about Apache's? Blackhawks? Edit: Ok, obviously should have searched first. At least one prior-to-CM:SF-announcement post from Steve indicates helicopters are unlikely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Actually, a B-1 on high-level standby with precision strike munitions isn't too far off of a possibility. It all depends upon the scenario. I could envision situations where the choices left the commander on the scene might be minimal, however, given a "hasty strike" type campaign with assets scattered or otherwise committed (like to protect flanks or trains.) One thing is sure...except for strafing A-10's, none of these things other than helos will be flying that low. Probably won't see anything to represent them on the ground except the FAC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Lurking Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Just wondering if these Drone thingys will be directly modeled - or abstracted into the network-centric/ Borg spotting AI. IRL who actually has mission control/access to their {the Drone's) Intel and at what command level? etc... David 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Several UAV's, the Predator comes to mind, are currently configured to carry Hellfire missiles. The operator could be half a world away, and still put the Hellfire into the side of a T-72 sitting under a bridge in Damascus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Ruddy Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by NG cavscout: Several UAV's, the Predator comes to mind, are currently configured to carry Hellfire missiles. The operator could be half a world away, and still put the Hellfire into the side of a T-72 sitting under a bridge in Damascus. Ah yes, but if a UAV nails a friendly vehicle in a designated training area, does the operator still walk away with a slap on the wrist? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by J Ruddy: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NG cavscout: Several UAV's, the Predator comes to mind, are currently configured to carry Hellfire missiles. The operator could be half a world away, and still put the Hellfire into the side of a T-72 sitting under a bridge in Damascus. Ah yes, but if a UAV nails a friendly vehicle in a designated training area, does the operator still walk away with a slap on the wrist? </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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