How to use M4 Scorchers Laser Guided shells?

[pottage7 1]

After playing around with the Buzzard and FINALLY figuring out how to get GBUs to lock, I'm now curious as to how the M4 Scorcher works in regards to the Laser Guided shells.

As far as I can tell there is no way to lock on to a lased object, like when flying the Buzzard. I tried squadding up a JTAC, fired a laser guided shell then switched and lased a T-100, the first time I tried this is hit perfectly on the top of the T-100, however I cannot reproduce this so I'm going to just assume that it was a coincidence.

Does anyone know the method?

[f27sharps 1]

If you want to try it easily alone, use an AR2 to lock target with the laser and get in M4 as gunner

[Trauma.au 10]

Perhaps it works via supports.

Edit: Just tried it via supports, does not work. The laser guided works just like a normal HE. I called it in on a specific point then after it was fired I enabled laser and shifted aim about 150m away and waited, round impacted initial call in point.

Edited September 6, 2013 by Trauma.au

[thx1137 10]

So. How did you get the Buzzard to lock!?

[pottage7 1]

So. How did you get the Buzzard to lock!?

Have the target spotted by your radar by flying around approx 3-4km away from the target at 800m altitude and ~400 speed. As soon as the target shows up on your radar, turn directly for your target, lower speed to 350-360 and head directly at your target, dropping your altitude BUT MAINTAINING SPEED. Spam tab and wait for the box to appear. When the box appears, lower your speed to ~350, and point your nose at the target (or atleast close) and maintain your speed. Wait for the diamond around the box to appear, and when it does, increase speed, drop payload, and get out of there.

The key is speed control, however I've had the best results (90% success) at these altitudes.

[thx1137 10]

Thanks. It maybe a bit more finicky than I thought!