Advanced Ballistics (WIP)

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[ruthberg 7]

Just for kicks - a small drag model comparision. The following graphs illustrate the velocity and drop differences between ArmA's airFriction and the G drag model:

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Edited October 22, 2014 by Ruthberg

[Laid3acK 79]

Hi Ruthberg,

just a little bug report, it's not possible to change the AdvancedBalllistics keys since the 2.4 version,

he doesn't appear in the "CONFIGURE ADDONS" but works fine. No problem for the Kestrel and the Atrag.

Someone can confirm (or not) ?

Thanks a lot for your fantastic addon.

My apologies for my poor english.

[Laid3acK 79]

OK, i can change the AdvancedBalllistics keys only when i'm playing a mission but it's not really a bug :

CBA readme :

*** KNOWN ISSUES ***

- CBA Keybinding requires a mission to be initialized to function properly. This includes working in the main menu of Arma 3.

Command-line parameters like -world=empty or -skipIntro will cause Keybinding to work ONLY in-game but NOT in the main menu of Arma.

Anyway, all works correctly. Thank you again.:)

[ruthberg 7]

Version 2.5 Changelog:

-Added config data for RHS (AFRF and USAF), TMR and the new HLC MP5 pack

-Added ability to see mirage through binoculars, rangefinders and laser designators

-Slightly increased the visibility of the mirage effect

-Scope zeroing is now persistent (retained on game restart)

-Fixed bullet trace not visible when looking through binoculars, rangefinders and laser designators

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The scope zero setting (CTRL+SHIFT+UP, CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN) of every scope is now saved and restored when you restart the game. This allows you to zero your rifle at your own standard conditions to your preferred zero range.

[kecharles28 197]

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[miller 49]

Thanks Ruthberg

ArmA3.de Mirror updated:

Advanced Ballistics (v2.5) by Ruthberg

Kind regards

Miller

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[GD Mast 0]

Hi Ruthberg,

Trying your mod for the first time here. There's a "Lea" folder in your download, where does that go exactly? I've started playing ArmA 3 again, after a long hiatus and my mind has forgot a lot. I do have Loadout Editor installed correctly and working.

Thanks,

[ruthberg 7]

1. Start Lea

2. Help -> Install new Addons...

3. Import

4. Select atragmx_0.3_1.lea.addon

Repeat from step 2. with Kestrel4500_0.9_1.lea.addon

The addons filters are called ATragMX and Kestrel 4500 respectively.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Ruthberg

[GD Mast 0]

Thank you!

[Khandaker 10]

How'd you get the bipod? Im new to arma, thanks! Also does anyone have a possible tutorial on how to make shots step by step?

Edited November 1, 2014 by Khandaker

[ruthberg 7]

How'd you get the bipod?

There are several mods that introduce weapon resting to the game (VTS, TMR, CSE, AGM just to name a few). And tons of weapon mods which contain bipods.

Also does anyone have a possible tutorial on how to make shots step by step?

This might help: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?181324-Advanced-Ballistics-(WIP)&p=2788362&viewfull=1#post2788362

[Khandaker 10]

I am really getting the hang of this! But how do you guys manage to shoot targets over 1500-2000 m? It never works out for me.

[ruthberg 7]

Vekongmaster has created a guide that provides the necessary knowledge to deliver a precision long-range shot.

He asked me to make it available for the public: scribd - zippyshare

[brainslush 13]

Hey Ruthberg it's me again after a while. ;D

We found that the subsonic ammunition for the G28 of the BWA3 behaves strange since you introduced the BWA3 config enhancements. I haven't checked yet but maybe you left those out? Or do you have problems calculating the trajectory for subsonic ammunition?

I will do some more excessive testing for vehicles when I find time for it.

Thanks

[ruthberg 7]

I will take a look at it.

Edit: The config data for the BWA3_B_762x51_Ball_SD ammunition class is missing. I'll fix that in version 2.6. Thanks for reporting!

Edited November 14, 2014 by Ruthberg

[TiborasaurusRex 11]

hi Ruthberg :)

First off, i've tested all your bullets (loaded in Vanilla, Massi's, & Trixie's). They're awesomely dead on :bounce3: except two bullets...

i found that the BC value of .338 LM (Trixie's) and .50 BMG (vanilla) are not the way they should be :(

the ammo database says they got BC of 0.381 (G7) and 0.670 (G1) so i entered them into my own ballistics solver ("Applied Ballistics") :cool:

but in-game, the .338 LM always goes high and the .50 BMG always goes low (i shot them beyond 1 km) :( while other bullets perfectly match my solver...

So i ended up adjusting their both BC's. When the group was high, i increased my BC. When the group was low, i lowered my BC (the old school truing technique yihhaa! lol XD). And finally after dozens of shots, i managed to get their correct BC's which dead on at any range...

It turns out that the accurate BC of your .338 LM is 0.395 (G7) and the accurate BC of your .50 BMG is 0.640 (G1) :butbut:

Perhaps you could check them out, maybe a little bug with the air friction or something...Other bullets are perfectly awesome :bounce3:

Secondly, the wind is now changing like crazy every second :butbut: everytime i take a shot, the drift always changes. yes, i already knew this mod got uprange & downrange wind based on the terrain but the latest version kinda feels way more windy than the previous ones. Did you already apply the Dynamic wind feature? :confused:

Thirdly, the scope zero is now completely persistent and now i can see some mirage through my rangefinders good job Ruthberg!

P.S.: Your mod is totally awesome as always! Could you kindly add another super ammo like .416 Barrett & .50 Hornady A-Max to compete with the .408 CT? that'd be wicked cool!

Edited November 14, 2014 by TiborasaurusRex

[CameronMcDonald 146]

Anyone else seeing their RPT filling up with these?

0:15:48 Error in expression <,0.4]],[1,0],0,0,"","",""];}; _bullet setVelocity [_bulletVelocity select 0, _> 
0:15:48 Error position: <setVelocity [_bulletVelocity select 0, _>
0:15:48 Error Type Any, expected Number
0:15:48 File advancedballistics\fnc_advanced_ballistics.sqf, line 288

[gibonez 18]

Anyone know of any apps that can be used to get firing solutions as a means of bypassing the in-game ballistics computer.

[ruthberg 7]

i found that the BC value of .338 LM (Trixie's) and .50 BMG (vanilla) are not the way they should be :(

...

It turns out that the accurate BC of your .338 LM is 0.395 (G7) and the accurate BC of your .50 BMG is 0.640 (G1) :butbut:

Perhaps you could check them out, maybe a little bug with the air friction or something...Other bullets are perfectly awesome :bounce3:

Thanks for the thorough testing! I will try to reproduce your observations.

Secondly, the wind is now changing like crazy every second :butbut: everytime i take a shot, the drift always changes. yes, i already knew this mod got uprange & downrange wind based on the terrain but the latest version kinda feels way more windy than the previous ones. Did you already apply the Dynamic wind feature? :confused:

AdvancedBallistics does not alter the reference wind speed (the wind speed at altitudes greater than 20m above ground). The dynamic wind feature is not yet implemented and I don't it's going to make it into the next version either. I had to discard my draft version of the new wind system because it was overcomplicated. You can try this weather mod in the meanwhile: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?178674-Dynamic-weather-script-and-addon-tort_DynamicWeather

If you play on any of the 360 Degree Training Course maps you'll have static reference wind speeds, which are randomized on mission start.

P.S.: Your mod is totally awesome as always! Could you kindly add another super ammo like .416 Barrett & .50 Hornady A-Max to compete with the .408 CT? that'd be wicked cool!

The problem with adding new ammo types is, that you also need 3rd party weapon packs that make use of it. But I'll try to find a workaround for this problem.

PS: Are you really the guy from youtube? In that case, thank you very much for your awesome SNIPER 101 series. I've watched all of the videos, and it helped me a lot!

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Anyone else seeing their RPT filling up with these?

0:15:48 Error in expression <,0.4]],[1,0],0,0,"","",""];}; _bullet setVelocity [_bulletVelocity select 0, _> 
0:15:48 Error position: <setVelocity [_bulletVelocity select 0, _>
0:15:48 Error Type Any, expected Number
0:15:48 File advancedballistics\fnc_advanced_ballistics.sqf, line 288

On which map are you playing, and what are you doing to trigger the RPT spam?

[CameronMcDonald 146]

On Altis, firing the F2000 ELGM.

[ruthberg 7]

Anyone know of any apps that can be used to get firing solutions as a means of bypassing the in-game ballistics computer.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/applied-ballistics/id785619104?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appliedballisticsllc.appliedballistics&hl=en

As for the free ones you have to find out yourself what works best:

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Ballistic%20Calculator

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On Altis, firing the F2000 ELGM.

I haven't managed to reproduce it yet, but I noticed, that the config data for the F2000 ELGM is missing. It will be included in the next update:

class arifle_Mk20_GL_F
{
AB_barrelTwist=7;
AB_barrelLength=16;
};

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Version 2.6 Changelog:

-Added missing config data for (arifle_Mk20_GL_F, arifle_Katiba_GL_F, arifle_MX_GL_F, arifle_MX_SW_F, SMG_02_F and BWA3_B_762x51_Ball_SD)

-Added latitude and altitude information for (Caribou, Namalsk, MCN_Aliabad, Clafghan, Sangin, Sara, reshmaan, Thirsk and lingor)

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