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Originally Posted by Molon Labe
SQ: I think a seeker model that takes into account different radar reflections and feeds that information into a program/doctrine (possibly involving presets) that determines which reflection becomes the target, is more realistic than an abstracted model that always homes in on the nearest target in the cone. We still get to argue about the programs.
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It might be, particularly for more advanced missiles. For other missiles it might not be the case. By talking about radar reflections, though, you're really opening a can of worms because then someone is going to say, "but RCS is aspect dependent!" and they'd be right, so that's a whole new layer of complication. The problem is further complicated by RCS reducing measures aboard a lot of new warships. Arleigh Burkes are probably the most obvious examples with their fasceted superstructures. Another good example would be the LPD-17s, with their masts covered in an RCS reducing fairing. Supposedly LCS is supposed to have a super low RCS. There's also things like the Chinese low observable missile boats, and other ships not modeled in DW. Honestly, I'm not sure the radar model is really up to it in DW.
I'd almost rather the missiles pick out a target in their seeker cone at random.