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[SAS~Anto]

Recently I've been preparing some new loadouts for the CAC Sabres, which include the RP-3 No.1 Mk 5 rockets. I had bugger all info but after some research, uncovered that the stock RP-3 were incorrectly modelled. The default RP-3 is woefully undersized and undermodelled. It is quite a heavy rocket and much larger than people think. It is now the correct lenght (original 1.4m total, now 1.4m for body + 20-40cm for warhead). Weight increased, burning time adjusted with more power, calibre corrected etc. Now it actually flies like a RP-3, not a HVAR which it was a clone of . Whilst at it, I've added in a few more models, the 25lbs AP and 25lbs Anti-submarine (similar but with a slightly different head). And for course for 1956 project, I've made the Mk 5 60lbs and 25lbs AP. The Mk 5 appears to have different fins, a new attachment system and by reading about the Mk 4 motor, a more powerful motor than the WW2 variant.

Here are a few pics. The difference between stock is noticable, but now it is the correct dimensions. The 25lbs AS head is longer than the 25lbs AP head. Also note just for preview sake, the smaller fins on the Mk 5 AP shown at the bottom:





Here is a quick little beta. To test out all the rocket types, I've updated the Mosquito Mk VI Costal Command (available in DBW or separately). Note that whilst both 25lbs rockets are considered 'armour piercing', the 2nd one (25lbsAS in the loadout) has a specialized 'anti-submarine' warhead.

Let me know how you go and if everyone likes the changes, will include them in the next DBW.

[Knochenlutscher]

  Personally such small Fixes are a must to include in at least i.e. DBW, the research you did, sighting a prob and fixing. Appreciate such efforts. Thanks a lot

[redfox]

+1.

These type of fixes just add to the realism and high standards of this sim....

Cheers - Redfox

[CWMV]

Wow, I didnt even notice how SMALL these were before, much better now!

[SAS~Anto]

Welcome guys. How's everyone finding the ballistics of them? Personally, think they are a little more challenging than before AND probably a bit closer to the real life hit rate. In fact, it was estimated that less than 20% of rockets actually hit their targets during Normandy

[SAS~Malone]

actually, i'm having more success with these against vehicles...maybe because i wait until basically point-blank range before firing them, being the sadist that i am...
it's a great improvement all round, and has my vote for DBW inclusion. 

[SAS~Anto]

The part that always gets me is that the rockets have a much more curved ballistic arc than before (and this changes depending on the warhead you have selected). Interestingly though, the CAC Sabre manual says pilots could adjust the height of the reticle to calculate the correct aim point for different types of rockets. Of course, this was based purely on the individual pilots preference, but would require a day at the range to do so

If everyone is happy with these, into DBW they go.

[SAS~Anto]

I see over 50 downloads, which is encouraging. As per my last post, if there are no objections and everyone is happy, these will be in the next DBW and UP3 release

[Kiosk]

Performs well on the Mossie, no complaints and each warhead has it's own flight behavior. Well done !