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Originally Posted by Molon Labe
I've noticed that the problematic missiles can still be engaged manually, just as you would for a fast attack craft/Iranian patrol boat (grin) that got too close for comfort.
OK, Goldorak, you seem to be the representative of the Perry drivers lately, so let me put this to you. Is it more important for you to get the TIW so you know the missiles are coming (allowing you to be at EMCON prior to the launch and then getting your defenses ready at the TIW) or to have the benefit of automatic targeting for the CIWS?
My gut feeling is that the TIW is more valuable than automatic targeting because automatic targeting can be defeated by a missile salvo designed to attack from different bearings, and the SM-2 can handle 8 missiles plus in the time you have available provided that you know they're coming. I think that's worth a LAN or MP test though... be back soon...
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To be honest I don't like either alternative, either lose the TIW or the CWIS.
But if a choice must be made then I prefer to lose the TIW messages and regain the CWIS defense system. The reason is that the sm-2 are not sufficient to protect the frigate, and if you play multiplayer missions where players on subs are allowed to target the frigate with volleys of 8-10+ missiles, having the TIW but not the CWIS is basically a death warrant for the Perry. Nothing you can do will take down 10 missiles.
And I didn't even consider an attack on multiple vectors on the frigate.
I know this is a situation of damned if you do damned if you don't, but as I see it the CWIS is paramount for the defense of the frigate.