Guided Missile - Revision history

Sav: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-05-29T06:16:10Z

Troubleshooting

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	'''My missile spins out immediately:'''		'''My missile spins out immediately:'''
	* Asymmetric center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor		* Asymmetric center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor
	* Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear		* Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear fins or remove some front fins
	fins or remove some front fins

	'''My missile explodes immediately:'''		'''My missile explodes immediately:'''

Sav: /* GPS Guidance */

2026-05-29T05:15:29Z

GPS Guidance

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 == GPS Guidance ==
 === The (relatively) Easy Way ===
 === The Hard Way ===
 == Tuning ==

Sav: /* Segments & Parts */

2026-05-29T05:12:33Z

Segments & Parts

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	== Segments & Parts ==		== Segments & Parts ==
	=== Guidance ===		=== Guidance ===
			'''Here is the single most important part of the guide'''

			A positive signal to your fins should cause your missile to PITCH UP and YAW RIGHT

			This is the same format as the output from the missile output of the missile radar and will make sure your math the same as what everyone else is doing if you're doing GPS.

	==== Radar ====		==== Radar ====
	A majority of missiles simply use the missile output from the 1x1 missile radar, this has many advantages such as having built-in proportional navigation (an algorithm that makes your missile intercept the target rather than chase it) and no radar noise. Making it a good choice for moving targets.		A majority of missiles simply use the missile output from the 1x1 missile radar, this has many advantages such as having built-in proportional navigation (an algorithm that makes your missile intercept the target rather than chase it) and no radar noise. Making it a good choice for moving targets.

Sav: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-05-29T05:08:59Z

Troubleshooting

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	'''My missile doesn't go towards the target at all:'''		'''My missile doesn't go towards the target at all:'''
	* Incorrect radar settings, make sure it is set to static with a reasonable FOV		* Incorrect radar settings, make sure it is set to static with a reasonable FOV
	* Radar isn't being ~~actiavted~~ on launch, connected the active node of the radar to the hardpoint		* Radar isn't being activated on launch, connected the active node of the radar to the hardpoint
	* Missile fins aren't connected, connect the missile output composite node of the radar to your fins		* Missile fins aren't connected, connect the missile output composite node of the radar to your fins
	* Screwed up balancing, make sure you have fins in front and behind your missile's center of mass		* Screwed up balancing, make sure you have fins in front and behind your missile's center of mass
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	'''My missile spins out immediately:'''		'''My missile spins out immediately:'''
	* ~~Assymetric~~ center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor		* Asymmetric center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor
	* Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear		* Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear
	fins or remove some front fins		fins or remove some front fins

Sav: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-05-29T05:04:40Z

Troubleshooting

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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	'''Launch your missile, watch it~~, and refer to the subtitle that matches what you see the best~~'''		'''Launch your missile and watch it fly'''

	'''My missile falls off the hardpoint:'''		'''My missile falls off the hardpoint:'''

Sav: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-05-29T05:04:15Z

Troubleshooting

Sav at 05:03, 29 May 2026

2026-05-29T05:03:24Z

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	=== Guidance ===		=== Guidance ===
	==== Radar ====		==== Radar ====
	A majority of missiles simply use the missile output from the 1x1 missile radar, this has many advantages such as having built-in ~~PN guidance~~ and no radar noise. Making it a good choice for moving targets.		A majority of missiles simply use the missile output from the 1x1 missile radar, this has many advantages such as having built-in proportional navigation (an algorithm that makes your missile intercept the target rather than chase it) and no radar noise. Making it a good choice for moving targets.

	This also has the disadvantage of being able to be affected or disabled by chaff		This also has the disadvantage of being able to be affected or disabled by chaff
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	=== Maneuvering ===		=== Maneuvering ===
	==== Fins ====		==== Fins ====
	~~Most missiles use the~~ built in fins of solid ~~rocket segments for their turning~~, ~~this is recommended as they double~~ as ~~fuel storage and also do not expand~~ the ~~footprint of your missile. They also use~~ composite ~~as their input which~~ can be ~~hooked~~ directly ~~from~~ the missile output of ~~1x1 radars~~.		The simplest way of manoeuvering is using built in fins in the solid booster fuel cylinders, as the composite node can be directly controlled by the missile output of the radar

			The rule of thumb is the center of stability should always be behind your center of mass, you can roughly find the center of stability by either:
			* Averaging the position of your fins, accounting for the fin factors
			* Dropping your missile from a high height (it should fall forwards)

			This ensures that the missile does not become unstable and/or spin during guidance, as a missile that is too unstable will almost always overcompensate for its deviation to target and start oscillating, wasting energy and reducing the final accuracy

			This also means that there will always be a tradeoff in hitting more accurately and turning harder, which can later be pushed further with more advanced control systems.
	==== Other ====		==== Other ====

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	==== Compression Warhead ====		==== Compression Warhead ====
			Autocannon drums filled with Bertha HE rounds are often used as an extremely potent and compact payload for striking heavier targets. They can be made by opening up the XML file of a drum and changing ammo type and damage to <code>property_ammo_type="14" property_ammo_damage="1"</code>.

			These need some sort of mechanism to be set off as they don't detonate on impact as easily as regular warheads. This is often done with a machine gun pointed at the drum or a small warhead with the "Destroy Vehicle" option disabled.
	==== Kinetic ====		==== Kinetic ====
			If your missile is heavy enough and moving at a high enough speed, it will also deal impact damage that scales with the how heavy and how fast it is

			With a heavy and fast enough missile this can be a decent way to take out ships and structures as the damage radius is often large enough to damage internals

	==== Fuzing ====		==== Fuzing ====
			The simplest way to fuze a missile is by impact Fuzing, exploding when the missile impacts something.
			The warheads themselves include this function with the impact threashold setting included in the warhead.
			Some heavier missiles can also take enough damage to set off their compression warhead when hitting the ground, in which case no further systems are required.

			Against maneuverable targets another option is Proximity Fuzing, where you use information from a Radar or Player Sensor to activate a warhead without directly hitting the target, meaning you can damage the target even if your missile closely misses

	=== Propulsion ===		=== Propulsion ===
	~~==== Solid Rocket Booster ====~~		Anything that produces thrust can be used as propulsion for a missile.

			You can even propel one off a steam turbine and propeller if you want to.

			Although the sensible approach usually is to use a solid rocket booster, as they can be activated by one input and are very simple to set up.
	=== Attachment ===		=== Attachment ===
	~~==== Hardpoint ====~~		Almost all missiles are attached by Hardpoints, as they include battery charge and can be easily set up, attached and launched

			Usually the hardpoint is placed somewhere near the middle of the missile pointing to the side, but it can also be mounted on the back for more compact mounting as the footprint of the missile will be a true 1x1

			Missiles can also be stacked and launched out of the same place with the use of a linear track that guides them as they launch

	== Direct Radar Guidance ==		== Direct Radar Guidance ==

Sav: /* Troubleshooting */

2026-05-29T04:52:05Z

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 == Troubleshooting ==
 [[Category:Weapons]]
 [[Category:Guides]]

Sav at 04:51, 29 May 2026

2026-05-29T04:51:11Z

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	=== Guidance ===		=== Guidance ===
	==== Radar ====		==== Radar ====
			A majority of missiles simply use the missile output from the 1x1 missile radar, this has many advantages such as having built-in PN guidance and no radar noise. Making it a good choice for moving targets.

			This also has the disadvantage of being able to be affected or disabled by chaff
	==== Laser ====		==== Laser ====
			Similarly to radar, the missile laser receiver block has a missile output with built-in PN guidance. And also doesn't really have any countermeasures if they don't know your laser frequency.

			The main disadvantage of laser guidance is that you have to keep a laser pointed at the target in the first place.
	==== Other ====		==== Other ====
			More advanced missiles almost always also include some form of GPS guidance to be able to fly towards targets that are either not in range or not in view. GPS guidance will be discussed later on in the GPS guidance section.

	=== Maneuvering ===		=== Maneuvering ===
	==== Fins ====		==== Fins ====
			Most missiles use the built in fins of solid rocket segments for their turning, this is recommended as they double as fuel storage and also do not expand the footprint of your missile. They also use composite as their input which can be hooked directly from the missile output of 1x1 radars.
	==== Other ====		==== Other ====

	=== Payload ===		=== Payload ===
	==== Warhead ====		==== Warhead ====
			There are 4 warheads, small, medium, large, and EMP

			* Small warheads damage everything in a 2.5m (10 block) radius
			* Medium warheads damage everything in a 3.25 (13 block) radius
			* Large warheads damage everything within a 3.5m (14 block) radius
			* EMPs make vehicles within 500 meters unpowered for a minute

			Each warhead also has a limit for the heaviest vehicle they can outright delete.

	==== Compression Warhead ====		==== Compression Warhead ====
	==== Kinetic ====		==== Kinetic ====
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	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]
			[[Category:Guides]]

Sav at 03:25, 29 May 2026

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 == Design ==
 === The Problem to Solve ===
 === Design Constraints ===
 == Segments & Parts ==
 === Guidance ===
 === Maneuvering ===
 === Payload ===
 === Propulsion ===
 === Attachment ===
 == Direct Radar Guidance ==

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	'''My missile falls off the hardpoint:'''		'''My missile falls off the hardpoint:'''
	Launching with the release node instead of launch node on the hardpoint connector		* Launching with the release node instead of launch node on the hardpoint connector
	Booster not connected to launched node on hardpoint		* Booster not connected to launched node on hardpoint
	Booster not attached properly/on the wrong grid (common with smokeless motors)		* Booster not attached properly/on the wrong grid (common with smokeless motors)


	'''My missile doesn't go towards the target at all:'''		'''My missile doesn't go towards the target at all:'''
	Incorrect radar settings, make sure it is set to static with a reasonable FOV		* Incorrect radar settings, make sure it is set to static with a reasonable FOV
	Radar isn't being actiavted on launch, connected the active node of the radar to the hardpoint		* Radar isn't being actiavted on launch, connected the active node of the radar to the hardpoint
	Missile fins aren't connected, connect the missile output composite node of the radar to your fins		* Missile fins aren't connected, connect the missile output composite node of the radar to your fins
	Screwed up balancing, make sure you have fins in front and behind your missile's center of mass		* Screwed up balancing, make sure you have fins in front and behind your missile's center of mass


	'''My missile doesn't go in the right direction:'''		'''My missile doesn't go in the right direction:'''
	Fins are rotated incorrectly, refer to the guidance section		* Fins are rotated incorrectly, refer to the guidance section
	Fins are connected to the radar output instead of missile output		* Fins are connected to the radar output instead of missile output


	'''My missile goes towards the target but loses control:'''		'''My missile goes towards the target but loses control:'''
	Authority and stability issue, it is highly recommended to disconnect all fins from the radar and connect them one by one starting from the very front one, usually you will not need to link every fin to the radar		* Authority and stability issue, it is highly recommended to disconnect all fins from the radar and connect them one by one starting from the very front one, usually you will not need to link every fin to the radar


	'''My missile spins out immediately:'''		'''My missile spins out immediately:'''
	Assymetric center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor		* Assymetric center of mass, check the center of mass of your missile in the editor
	Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear fins or remove some front fins		* Center of lift way too forward, missile need passive stability to fly properly, add more rear
			fins or remove some front fins

	'''My missile explodes immediately:'''		'''My missile explodes immediately:'''
	Increase the impact threshold of your warhead		* Increase the impact threshold of your warhead
	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]