Acid81 0 Posted January 8, 2011 While using the GBU-12 bombs on the A10, exactly how are you suppose to target with these things sense you cant lock with them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W0lle 1050 Posted January 8, 2011 GBU-12 = laserguided bomb. You need someone equipped with a laser designator to designate the target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalcraze 290 Posted January 8, 2011 Will IR marker work with them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[aps]gnat 28 Posted January 8, 2011 unpractical ? They are extremely deadly when someone else (AI or player) is using a laserdesignator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acid81 0 Posted January 8, 2011 Gnat;1829804']unpractical ?They are extremely deadly when someone else (AI or player) is using a laserdesignator. What meant was there useless just by them self's, when no ones on the ground to mark targets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[aps]gnat 28 Posted January 8, 2011 No, if you learn to dive-bomb, theyre pretty good too ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-DirTyDeeDs--Ziggy- 0 Posted January 8, 2011 just like in real life, they (A10s) are not a tool for lonewolves. It takes a team to utilize its full potential. I would suggest your Arma2 use is unpractical ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP 66 Posted January 8, 2011 If you want to use them and are working in the mission editor, if you add a forward air controller unit and group him to you, he'll use the laser on armoured targets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted January 8, 2011 Try Mando Missiles. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
concurssi 11 Posted January 8, 2011 BTW, can you lock on to a laser target with the bomb selected? And which part of the hud is the targeting aid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted January 8, 2011 Yes, by cycling through pressing TAB or right clicking a target. Laser targets should appear as red on radar and should be the only targets lockable with LGBs selected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acid81 0 Posted January 8, 2011 -Ziggy-;1830042']just like in real life' date=' they (A10s) are not a tool for lonewolves. It takes a team to utilize its full potential. I would suggest your Arma2 use is unpractical ;)[/quote'] Well i dont know about A10's but in "real life" F16's have the capability to manually designate the target through radar. They can carry alot of the same munitions. BTW, can you lock on to a laser target with the bomb selected? And which part of the hud is the targeting aid? The only bombs i know of that can lock are on the Su-25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-DirTyDeeDs--Ziggy- 0 Posted January 8, 2011 In this game, a skilled pilot and a forward air controller (FAC) can destroy virtually any target with a single GBU-12. Lasing targets for others taught me how to properly pilot an A10. :cool: Q590UQ34BLE Kr-Sj1c5QJA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted January 8, 2011 Ironically it becomes incredibly boring for the pilot when a team gets proficient at laser marking targets. In a sense, thank god we don't have JDAMs... :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfire257 3 Posted January 8, 2011 The A10C can self-designate by using the Litening 2 pod. The ARMA2 A10 appears to be an A10A for some strange reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Dawg KS 6 Posted January 8, 2011 The A10C can self-designate by using the Litening 2 pod. The ARMA2 A10 appears to be an A10A for some strange reason. Probably to support the idea of using ground teams or other aircraft to designate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted January 8, 2011 I always assumed it was because it would involve attaching a turret to a fixed wing aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noraf 0 Posted January 9, 2011 well it shouldn't be mutch more difficoult than putting it on a chopper? or the predator ( even if that doesn't work very well :p ) gbu's are best used in combined ops with grond forces, or aircraft with laser designators ( f.ex. the viper ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avengerzx 10 Posted January 10, 2011 Anyone has tried using Wildcat Lynx AH-11's Laser Designator to lase for GBU-12? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfbite 8 Posted January 10, 2011 Well i dont know about A10's but in "real life" F16's have the capability to manually designate the target through radar. They can carry alot of the same munitions. The only bombs i know of that can lock are on the Su-25. But alas radar cant lock for LGB's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Dawg KS 6 Posted January 10, 2011 I always assumed it was because it would involve attaching a turret to a fixed wing aircraft. Or if they wanted them to be self guided, they'd just allow for regular lock instead of just laser lock. Because they didn't means they probably want to keep it laser only for gameplay purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noraf 0 Posted January 10, 2011 Anyone has tried using Wildcat Lynx AH-11's Laser Designator to lase for GBU-12? yes, and it works, same way as the vipers, like a charm. you can also use a laser designator to target hellfires or the predator to target for gbu's ;) haven't tried the target strobe thopugh, anyone else tried that? would be very nice if you could use the target strobe(s ) for marking a target for a gbu run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystack15 10 Posted January 12, 2011 yes, and it works, same way as the vipers, like a charm.you can also use a laser designator to target hellfires or the predator to target for gbu's ;) haven't tried the target strobe thopugh, anyone else tried that? would be very nice if you could use the target strobe(s ) for marking a target for a gbu run Laser Designator is just about Standard with the US and their Aircraft. Same with the Brits And don't forget the fact you can use that one sexy UH-1Y Venom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khugan 24 Posted January 12, 2011 You can aim GBUs with the hud. There is a small circle that is the path of the nose of the aircraft, extending from it is a line and a larger circle with a 'W' shaped symbol in it. That is the "dumb bomb" aiming reticle. Not very accurate though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
concurssi 11 Posted January 12, 2011 Which part of the reticle is supposed to be the spot where the bomb lands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
