Thread for DB3000 database problems, updates or issues

[mikmykWS]

Logged thanks guys.

Kapusta request updated!

M

[VFA41_Lion]

The DB image for the J-8 Finback is incorrect, as it displays a MiG-21/J-7.

This is the J-8 Finback: http://www.ausairpower.net/PLA-AF/J-8B-PLAAF-3S.jpg

[CV60]

The DB image for the J-8 Finback is incorrect, as it displays a MiG-21/J-7. This is the J-8 Finback: http://www.ausairpower.net/PLA-AF/J-8B-PLAAF-3S.jpg

I believe the photo you are posting is the J-8II (See aircraft_499 in the database). The Finback A/J-8I is a enlarged Mig-21 with two engines. See image below. However, your point is well taken. The photo I used for Aircraft_795 isn't clear as to whether it is a Mig-21 or J-8A. I've replaced it with the image below (source: http://sinodefence.com/legacy-fighter-aircraft/#J8), and it will be reflected in the next database update. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm sure there are better photos, and/or mis-identified systems in the database, so if anyone comes across any, please let me know.

[VFA41_Lion]

stupid china and their aircraft design philosophy...

[DeltaIV]

I dare to ask, what is stupid about China and their aircraft design philosophy?

[VFA41_Lion]

Daring to confuse me. [:'(]

[slicendice]

news.usni.o(no link my xxx)rg/2014/03/13/navy-hold-contest-new-anti-surface-missile
I think we can call it official now, the LRASM will be the OASuW missile. The development is rather rapid by modern DoD standard. Time to work on the loadout.

But I thought VLS launched ASuW weapon was a more pressing requirement. They have both JSOW-C1 and SLAM to cover the air launched side, only the B-1B option made it look a bit more interesting.

[Lnestig]

Could you add the new Swedish artillery system ARCHER.
24 systems will be fielded with the Artillery Regiment and the first has already arrived.
ARCHER will use the Excalibur round.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archer_Artillery_System
http://www.military-today.com/artillery/archer.htm

[Lnestig]

Another older swedish artilleri system Field Haubits 77

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haubits_FH77
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... /fh-77.htm

[Coiler12]

Granted, a lot about it is estimated anyway, but sources on the Vityaz/SA-25 (#2089) claim its intended range is greater than the 30 nautical miles it currently is.

Link here

According to some analysts, the range of the new system will likely be 30-120km.

120 km is about 65 nautical miles.

[Rob322]

How about the Chinese Type095 SSN? It's reputed to be in sea trials and will probably be serving in the few years.

[Mgellis]

Some requests for land facilities...

K1 Tank (South Korea)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K1_88-Tank
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... mor_id=126
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product1164.html
https://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/lan ... 88-mbt.htm

K9 Thunder (South Korea)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K9_Thunder
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... mor_id=484
http://www.military-today.com/artillery/k9_thunder.htm
http://www.armyrecognition.com/south_ko ... ata_u.html

K2 Black Panther (South Korea)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2_Black_Panther
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... mor_id=289
http://armour.ws/k2-main-battle-tank-mbt/
http://tanknutdave.com/the-republic-of- ... nther-mbt/ <-- this one has music

AMX-13 (France, and used by about 30 different countries)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX-13
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... mor_id=175
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product1390.html

EE-9 Cascavel (Brazil)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EE-9_Cascavel
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product551.html
http://www.military-today.com/apc/ee_9_cascavel.htm
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... -specs.htm

Astros II MLRS (Brazil)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astros_II_MLRS
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/astros.htm
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/astros/
http://weaponsystems.net/weapon.php?wea ... +ASTROS+II

FV101 Scorpion (United Kingdom, and widely exported)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FV101_Scorpion
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... mor_id=185
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product1153.html
http://historywarsweapons.com/fv101-sco ... ight-tank/
http://www.armyrecognition.com/united_k ... ption.html
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... orpion.htm
https://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/lan ... orpion.htm

Merkava (Israel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkava
http://science.howstuffworks.com/merkava.htm
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/de ... rmor_id=39
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/moder ... erkava.php
http://defense-update.com/directory/merkava4.htm
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/merkava_mk4.htm

Casspir (South Africa, widely exported)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casspir
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product4310.html
http://www.casr.ca/bg-apv-casspir-mrv.htm
http://armouredvehicles.co.za/casspirAPC.htm
http://mechemcasspir.com/pdf/Casspir_MK_II_Brochure.pdf
http://www.mechemdemining.com/pdf/vehic ... pir_mk.pdf

Thanks for considering these!

[dillonkbase]

I am working on a scenario that involves the Glomar Explorer being used once again to recover a sub... and this recovery leading to conflict. I was wondering if the Glomar Explorer could be added to the DB?

http://books.google.com.ph/books?id=8Mw ... 3F&f=false

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSF_Explorer

[dillonkbase]

Also wondering if icebergs could be added? these would do damage if contacted and need to be avoided... could use a few different sizes ? not sure if behavior like a ship or a mine is better... or how stealthy they should be?

[Mgellis]

A few more suggestions for facilities...

Civilians (Generic) <-- I know I posted this one already, but I think it got forgotten with everything else going on, so I'm re-posting it
This is simply a platoon-sized group of unarmed people. It can move, it can be damaged or destroyed, but it only has eyeballs as sensors and it has no weapons (unless it is armed using the scenario editor). Basically, this lets the scenario designer add innocent bystanders, refugees, unwilling human shields, hostages, non-violent protesters, etc.

Inf Plt (Generic) <-- just to handle all the armies for all the small countries that might show up in a scenario, but you don't want to have to have an entry for Togo and one for Liberia and one for Fiji and one for...you get the idea.

Inf Coy (Generic) <-- this is already in the database, but only as a placeholder. May I suggest the following changes: increase the Vehicle/Component Dispersal Radius to 300 m., increase the number of binoculars to 12, increase the number of 7.62-mm machine guns to 12, add 2 81-mm mortar, and add 2 x Generic RPG. (Don't worry about the SAM sections; these will have to be added on a case-by-case basis depending on which country the generic company is representing.)

[deepdive]

Is it possible to get an submerged wreck? it must be possible to set it at any Depth but it cant move, and only way to find it is by active sonar.

[Mgellis]

And a few more suggestions for facilities...

SSM Bn Prithvi (India)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithvi_%28missile%29
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/india/missile/prithvi.htm
http://www.b14643.de/Spacerockets_1/Diverse/Prithvi/

Conventional and nuclear versions of each version of the Prithvi should be added

SSM Bn Agni (India)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agni_%28missile%29
http://iamtheindian.blogspot.com/2013/0 ... on-of.html
http://defence.pk/threads/indian-missil ... ce.128252/

Conventional and nuclear versions of each version of the Agni should be added

Thanks.

[Dimitris]

Hey Mark, are these platforms that you actually need for a scenario under construction or are you on a "completeness" tour?

Please help us prioritize this pile, or you might find _that one specific platform that holds up your entire scenario_ being late to be added because you first buried us with 999 other not-so-critical requests.

Thanks!

[mikmykWS]

Okay added several Korean units tonight. K1, K1A1, K-9 Thunder, K200A1. K2 is still hasn't been IOC'd in any great numbers and looks to be undergoing further development.

Thanks!

Mike

[mikmykWS]

ORIGINAL: Rob322

How about the Chinese Type095 SSN? It's reputed to be in sea trials and will probably be serving in the few years.

Not much to go on this one yet I'm afraid. If you dig up an info please to post it.

Mike