Man0fRen0vati0n 10 Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Arma 3 only really uses RPM, Max Torque, Gear Ratios and maybe some other stuff. My M1 has the PhysX down pact for A3 and Hopefully Burnes has used my specs like I told him too :DOther than that if you do end up sharing the specs than he would be able to alter efficiently. -Raid Yes, thank you Raid. Actually, most of my understanding of physx came from working with your M1 mod. I have been messing around with different torque and gear ratios on your M1 when I decided to find out what the real values were. Surprisingly, it almost seemed as though the information didn't even exist on the web. The X1100 transmission used on the M1 is a Allison product, and Allison normally provides detailed tech. specs for all of their products. However, I found that they do not provide such information for their two military-only transmissions. I came across a PDF on dtic.mil a few days ago that answered all my questions though. The document was a User's guide for a new computer based propulsion simulation that was introduced in the late 80's. And, thankfully, M1 Abrams simulation data was included in detail. To view the report, go to http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/ and in the search bar look up AD-A203264 (the form number). The second result should be the actual PDF. Use the table of contents within the PDF to find the info you need. Information provided includes, but is not limited to: Torque vs RPM Sprocket HP vs Speed Rolling Resistance Fuel Consumption vs Speed Acceleration vs Time etc. An interesting thing I found is that the turbine idles at 1000 RPM, but produces peak torque (6033 Nm) at 800 RPM. Maybe because the tank "steps off" in 2nd gear it can make use of torque 200 RPM lower than idle? Edited August 3, 2014 by Man0fRen0vati0n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midnightm3nace 10 Posted August 4, 2014 Doesn't the M1 have a turbine engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ice_age0815 37 Posted August 4, 2014 Doesn't the M1 have a turbine engine? yes it has a turbine engine why do you ask ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatemeal 10 Posted August 5, 2014 Out of curiosity are you thinking at all of doing an aircraft carrier for jets? To support all your stuff from one boat? Generally though I'm very impressed everything is looking real nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 5, 2014 Out of curiosity are you thinking at all of doing an aircraft carrier for jets? To support all your stuff from one boat?Generally though I'm very impressed everything is looking real nice. Im doing 2 LPD's - one US one and one EU one to complement the armor deployment package (i.e make it a complete 'ship to shore' solution) but aircraft carriers fall a little outside this scope and given the mammoth undertaking that just making 2 LPDs is going to be i doubt i will have time to commit to an aircraft carrier. A higher priority will be adding similar equipment for russian/other sides although I'd need to do a lot more research before commiting to that as i know very little about russian equipment beyond tanks/small arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
probad 44 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Dropping in to say I'm very excited about the Challenger 2. It's such a tease to see multiple Challenger projects presented but incomplete. Keep up the great work! Edited August 6, 2014 by Probad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disco.modder 116 Posted August 6, 2014 Im doing 2 LPD's - one US one and one EU one to complement the armor deployment package (i.e make it a complete 'ship to shore' solution) but aircraft carriers fall a little outside this scope and given the mammoth undertaking that just making 2 LPDs is going to be i doubt i will have time to commit to an aircraft carrier. A higher priority will be adding similar equipment for russian/other sides although I'd need to do a lot more research before commiting to that as i know very little about russian equipment beyond tanks/small arms. Russian Navy are purchasing a few Mistral-class LHDs off France (mostly built in Russia). Their hovercraft fleet is rather interesting too - like the Zubr class. But for the most part Russian Naval forces still use old Soviet gear that date back to the cold war times like their destroyers, frigates, helicopters (KA-27s), etc. Out of curiosity which particular LHD are you modelling for the EU forces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndLt Schneider-Wiss 11 Posted August 6, 2014 have you considered creating a ABV version of your m1a1 models? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 7, 2014 Another quick update on the LCAC. expect a download available very soon :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistyronin 1181 Posted August 7, 2014 Another quick update on the LCAC. expect a download available very soon :) Oh my! Am I the only one that think this cockpit is amazing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltagamer 612 Posted August 7, 2014 The LCAC is looking really good, will it be able to go on land and move freely like its real life counter part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndLt Schneider-Wiss 11 Posted August 7, 2014 awesome keep up the quality work man also will the lcac be launching with countermeasures to stop it being sunk by hostile forces or is that perhaps a future update ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
probad 44 Posted August 7, 2014 The textures seem a little bright and could use some more weathering (especially edge treatment, everything seems oddly razor sharp right now), but it's already fairly serviceable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 7, 2014 The textures seem a little bright and could use some more weathering (especially edge treatment, everything seems oddly razor sharp right now), but it's already fairly serviceable. Yeah thats the main thing atm, having it 'servicable'. There are many texture corners cut to get this ready for use (not to mention no rvmats at all atm). Fixing them is a low low priority for me at the minute so it is what it is for now. ---------- Post added at 23:08 ---------- Previous post was at 23:07 ---------- The LCAC is looking really good, will it be able to go on land and move freely like its real life counter part? no. not at present. I'm looking into solutions but short of a total reconfiguration and some gimmicky half-fix it will be water only for the forseeable future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltagamer 612 Posted August 7, 2014 @Burnes15th Thanks for letting me know :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man0fRen0vati0n 10 Posted August 8, 2014 Burnes, I'm a big fan of the features and ideas that Old's RAM brought into A3. However, many A2 ports suffer from having incomplete or simplified fire geometries. Will your heavy vehicles be different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Burnes,I'm a big fan of the features and ideas that Old's RAM brought into A3. However, many A2 ports suffer from having incomplete or simplified fire geometries. Will your heavy vehicles be different? RAM was tested by us in the 15th and for our needs was not as good as the default Arma system. I have set up the Abrams damage/hitpoint system in a way that satisfies our needs while reflecting the kind of toughness i've experienced in Steel Beasts. I did put a fair amount of time into getting the balance i wanted but this may not be to everybody's tastes. Suffice to say though it has not been simplified or overlooked. Release version is being uploaded to dropbox now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndLt Schneider-Wiss 11 Posted August 10, 2014 RAM was tested by us in the 15th and for our needs was not as good as the default Arma system. I have set up the Abrams damage/hitpoint system in a way that satisfies our needs while reflecting the kind of toughness i've experienced in Steel Beasts. I did put a fair amount of time into getting the balance i wanted but this may not be to everybody's tastes. Suffice to say though it has not been simplified or overlooked.Release version is being uploaded to dropbox now. just wanted to thank you for all the hard work youve put into this mod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACPL Jon 68 Posted August 10, 2014 Great news. Can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ice_age0815 37 Posted August 10, 2014 Another quick update on the LCAC. expect a download available very soon :) nice work you guys did there looking good cant wait to play around with this mod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Ok release link is up on the opening post - There are some known issues with this version but i figured it would be better to get this out to you guys rather than delay even further. The interior light is currently unavailable due to a change i've made in the vehicle init somewhere. i will dig around for the mistake and fix it by the next version there are a few benign errors upon mission start with different variants. mostly texture errors that make no sense as the textures in question are always present. some muzzle flash animations have problems or are absent, only for the coax and loader gun though. sound can overplay a bit when turning while stationary, just hit throttle or reverse quickly to cancel out the turn sound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Other updates: LCAC- will be available within a few days. Challenger 2 - now in game. still lots to do AMX LeClerc - work has begun Leopard MBT Revolution - will be in game this week something else i'm working on too. adding features to a port by WO Aaron we use in the 15th MEU: Edited August 10, 2014 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phronk 898 Posted August 10, 2014 You sir, are a badass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
