Are you ready for the Patriot SAM system?

[@DCSChopsticks]

What's your go to SAM to use in DCS World?

[@Tamburello_1994]

I'm old school so I'm going with the "venerables" 1. SA-2 "Guideline" 2. SA-6 "Gainful" 3. SA-8 "Gecko" 4. SA-7 "Grail"

[@DCSChopsticks]

@@Tamburello_1994 solid choices. The 8 can be a real pain, had a lot of close calls in the F-5 against them.

[@bohica76]

patriot, because it was my go-to sam in the real world :)

[@cmibm6022]

VERY nice. Thanks.

[@DCSChopsticks]

Thanks Cam :)

[@johneckert1690]

Chopsticks, I noted that many times when you fly with the Reapers you are in the Northrop F-5 E and I myself like the F-5 as I worked at Northrop Aircraft from 1976 through 1986. My Father worked a Northrop starting in 1953 on the old F-89 Scorpion so I have a special place in my heart for Northrop Aircraft. The main reason I'm writing this is to ask you do you think the F-5 module will ever be upgraded?

[@DCSChopsticks]

It's such a fun plane to fly, shame they haven't updated it to a slightly more capable variant. I bet your father has some good stories. Cap does interviews with ex-service personal if he wants to share any. I doubt that it will be updated as I think Belsimtek who made the module is now just part of ED. So more likely to be working on other aircraft. But never say never with DCS 🤣

[@sasquatchycowboy5585]

Thank you so much

[@teawizard]

Do you have to site (or point) the radars to cover where you want to then?

[@DCSChopsticks]

Yes. They can only search in the yellow area. If you cant see that then toggle the button in the top right to turn on that overlay.

[@6605jeremy]

Ok question..under USA and next to the "patriot" column, there's a circle with a dash...I hit that a few times and now I can't find anything under usa...any idea how to get those back? I reset and unsaved everything...and nothing. Thanks..

[@DCSChopsticks]

So you have deleted the templates by the sound of it. A repair of DCS should fix it. Or you can download a new template from the DCS user files site. Or you can make your own Patriot Group and save it a as a template (which is what I normally do)

[@6605jeremy]

@DCS Chopsticks will do, thanks a bunch!

[@yianniskanellopoulos6719]

thank you Chopsticks :) Do you have any hints for placement? There are numerous sites provide even photographic evidence of Russian SAM systems, while there is very little information on how a Patriot system is actually deployed in a field. I am not seeking classified information of course, but a general guide on how to set it up, as realistic as we can have it in DCS. Thank you again

[@DCSChopsticks]

As far as real life I have not researched placements, but when I place them in DCS, I just make sure that the STR is facing the expected enemy direction with a clear line of sight. As the site can track 9 missiles outbound at once, I would as that's how many launchers to add to the site. Don't forget to place these in range of a resupply truck. They are for a missile shield and anti-aircraft role, so I would place them near key airfields/cities. Not really a frontline SAM.

[@yianniskanellopoulos6719]

@@DCSChopsticks Thanks for answer. I usually create reverts and stick a launcher and a truck in each... Thanks again. :)

[@gotanon8958]

Pretty sure there a patriot sam manual available online

[@galumir]

Hey, this tutorial series is extremely helpful, thank you so much! I tried to replicate placing the patriot site, but it appears that I do not have all of the templates shown in your editor. Are those custom, or is my build broke? 😅

[@DCSChopsticks]

Well, since reinstalling DCS, I no longer have them. You can get some from the ED forum or make your own. I think it all changed a few updates ago.

[@galumir]

@@DCSChopsticks so they deleted their own templates or what? Why would they be doing this ^^ I got the "realistic templates" one from the forums already, saldy it is missing stuff like the rapier and hawk sights.

[@DCSChopsticks]

I dont know. They have been going through and updating them. Its best you make your own, then you can set them out however you like. I usually do a small clump so that i can move each unit more easily after using the template.

[@timcoles7007]

Do the C&C vehicles have any practical effect in-game?

[@DCSChopsticks]

I haven't tried without them, but I believe the site needs all the command buildings to function properly.

[@bohica76]

@@DCSChopsticks there is typically only one ICC per 4 firing batteries. it can be on a battery site or located on its own. i cant see any practical use for it in DCS

[@Tamburello_1994]

SUBBED.

[@warsuitgaming8692]

god, that automatic site setup hurts my soul

[@emperornazuz1205]

i cant find the template any tips?

[@DCSChopsticks]

Sometimes they get removed with game updates randomly. I usually have to make my own. Make a group, then save as a template.