Top Gun AI - The Official Tournament Thread

[dangerouspeople1]

where is the download link?

It's fixed, forgot to add it back

http://www./download/s6f8c59uf39fy0c/Heatwave.craft

[Alphasus]

Thanks, will add them soon.

[Guest]

-No clipping fuel tanks or engines. They can be slightly clipped for looks, but not completely inside each other. Structural parts and ammo, guns, gear, etc. Is ok. Wings are OK as long as you're not putting all your wings inside the plane.

Can I clip fuel tanks in each other if I empty them partially? It would still be realistic, but looking better.

[Alphasus]

yes, they have to be half full each. The clipped fuel can only be 400 L total. And, you could use structural fuselages!

[Alphasus]

You can request edits(via private messaging) to AI Settings and Guard settings. I am not allowed to add parts, or remove them.

[Alphasus]

Slam_Jones, you need to add a radome to the gladius 1a, as stated by this rule.

All planes are required to have radomes.

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The FA-27 Peregrine 2: A fast and maneuverable plane able to outmaneuver most, but with range issues.

http://www./download/zy2c0o4nndr17h6/FA-27_Peregrine_2%282%29.craft

2 sidewinders=12 points

2 Hidden Vulcans=14 points

2 20mm Ammo Boxes=8 points

5 CMFlare Pods=15 points

5 CMChaff Pods=10 points

Edited August 13, 2015 by Alphasus

[Guest]

And here is my entry:

The AAIF (Advanced Artificial Intillegence Fighter)-2b Stormwind is the latest evolution of the AAIF series. As a jet biplane, it has lots of lift and space for controlsurfaces but is big and easy to hit. It has lots of countermeasures and is armed with 4 AMRAAMs and 2 Hidden Vulcans. Maximum g is 15+ at 200-300m/s and Maximum Speed is about Mach 2.

Equipment:

[TABLE=width: 500]

[TR]

[TD]Part(s)[/TD]

[TD]Number[/TD]

[TD]Total Points[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]20mm Hidden Vulcan[/TD]

[TD]2[/TD]

[TD]14[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]20mm Ammo Can[/TD]

[TD]2[/TD]

[TD]8[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]AIM-120 AMRAAM[/TD]

[TD]4[/TD]

[TD]16[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Flare Dispenser[/TD]

[TD]4[/TD]

[TD]12[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Chaff Dispenser[/TD]

[TD]5[/TD]

[TD]10[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]AN/APG-63 Radome[/TD]

[TD]1[/TD]

[TD]0[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Weapon Manager[/TD]

[TD]1[/TD]

[TD]0[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]AI computer[/TD]

[TD]1[/TD]

[TD]0[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]J-X4 Wiplash Jet Engine[/TD]

[TD]2[/TD]

[TD]0[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]TOTAL[/TD]

[TD]-[/TD]

[TD]60[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

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[Alphasus]

Thank you very much, Kerdinand. You are in the tournament now. May your missiles fly true.

[Slam_Jones]

If there's one thing I hate, it's adding superfluous parts to an already-working design

What exactly does it do, anyway? Other than add nearly a ton to the jet?

Edited August 13, 2015 by Slam_Jones

[Alphasus]

Radomes are needed because everyone has them. Everyone except you had an extra .7 tons on their plane

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Radomes add the capability to use AMRAAMs, and make the radar warning recover work. That way I know if someone has missile lock on me, even if they use heat seekers.

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And how does radar work if you don't even have an enclosure for it? If we didn't have radomes it would be like 1940s combat with modern planes which makes no sense. Radar was even used to aim guns.

[Slam_Jones]

I mean, this is an AI tournament, so I don't see how #2 applies.

#3: suspension of disbelief. There are also plenty of other logical/historical inconsistencies, but oh well.

Added in-line radome to Gladius 1-A (placed between upper engine and upper intake). Haven't had time to test it yet.

(New download link) (Also updated link in OP of jet, Page 29)

Edited August 13, 2015 by Slam_Jones

[Alphasus]

Thank you for conforming with the rules and adding an even footing.

[Alphasus]

I have seeded the tournament according to preliminary testing(1 battle each for them).

[Alphasus]

I have premature predictions for the tournament. The planes we have now make it to the quarter final, plus another challenger. First prediction, complete.

[colmo]

I have a very important question - what targeting mode are you using, new or legacy?

I've been testing the new one all day and it totally changes what kind of plane I'd submit.

[Alphasus]

I am using new, because with 0.9.4, all targeting except for guns works.

[colmo]

I am using new, because with 0.9.4, all targeting except for guns works.

OK, I'll pack up a few designs and get them shipped. Just a mo.

[Alphasus]

All I can do for now is add you to the challenge. When I get my computer, you will be entered into the save.

[colmo]

CK-260A - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B15B3MQ2F4JTTmdLMkFaU0gxblk

Twin J-33 Wheesley engines, short, swept wing profile with extended tail. A missile boat with a lot of defences.

6 Sidewinders = 36

2 AMRAAMs = 8

5 Chaff = 10

2 Flares = 6

No gun or ammo = 0

Total = 60

CK-107F - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B15B3MQ2F4JTajE5OE5KTTR5WUE

Twin J-33 Wheesleys, swept wings, originally a VTOL chassis but there are no suitable stock engines to go in the now vacant cargo bay, which could also house bombs. This jet could fill the same niche as a A-10 Warthog.

GAU8 Gun + 1 Ammo = 18

4 AMRAAMs = 16

2 Sidewinders = 12

4 Chaff = 8

2 Flare = 6

Total = 60

CK-141C - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B15B3MQ2F4JTbDktdDNZckdyWjQ

Single J-X4 Whiplash turbofan, deltawing fighter designed to be light and nimble.

Hidden Vulcan + 1 Ammo = 11

4 AMRAAMs = 16

2 Sidewinders = 12

4 Chaff = 8

4 Flare = 12

Total = 59

CK-232C - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B15B3MQ2F4JTU1NuMHVOcVBJcjQ

Twin J-X4 Whiplash turbofan, deltawing air superiority fighter.

Hidden Vulcan + 1 Ammo = 11

4 AMRAAMs = 16

2 Sidewinders = 12

3 Chaff = 6

5 Flare = 15

Total = 60

Edited August 13, 2015 by colmo

[Alphasus]

Im gonna limit you to 5 entries, preferably 4. Any more and you are on a waiting list. Also, do they all have radomes?

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At this rate, we will have 2 separate groups: A and B

[colmo]

Hmm, I think I've allowed an accidental regression, resulting in the 232 to be missing a radome. Just a tick....

Fixed, CK-232C now up. It has the unfortunate habit of shooting itself down, due to the AI's fondness of rolling violently while shooting missiles. Ah well, can't be helped....

Edited August 13, 2015 by colmo

[Zixor]

Colmo, might want to mess with the missile's detachment force. Or increase the height setting on the missile rail. Or move the missile's forward toward the nose.

[colmo]

Colmo, might want to mess with the missile's detachment force. Or increase the height setting on the missile rail. Or move the missile's forward toward the nose.

That's a feature I missed. I'll reduce the time delay on inner AMRAAMs, those are the troublesome ones.

Edit: Done, I'd appreciate it if the latest craft file for the CK-232C is used.

Edited August 14, 2015 by colmo

[Alphasus]

Colmo, your planes have an interesting style. None of the supermanouverable fighters can turn onto their tail due to instability, except for the jet biplane and FA-27.

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New update, better explosions.

[colmo]

Colmo, your planes have an interesting style. None of the supermanouverable fighters can turn onto their tail due to instability, except for the jet biplane and FA-27.

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New update, better explosions.

I consider these to be 4/4.5 generation fighters (the ones with turbofans - the ones with basic jets are more 3rd gen). The change to weaponry distracted me, new airframes will be fully unstable.