Database Design & Discussion

Are these the launch parameters or are they the altitudes the weapon travels at? I'm asking because I'm having trouble understanding why a AGM-84E SLAM can only be launched at VLOW altitude...when I've seen footage of them being launched at atleast High.

Sorry folks I sent this question to the wrong forum. I downloaded add-on 080401 and incorperated it into my data base and did not find the new platforms. my path is Matrixgames\HCE\BattlesetBuilder. What is the currect path and proceedure? Thanks -Richard

What is the Database number that has DDG-1000 in it? Is there a database with the A-6F Intruder2 or the A-12 Avenger2 or the Arsenal Ship in it?

Would you consider adding the Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov? I found this on Janes and several other sources: 4500 tonnes 132m armament will include: 8 SS-N-26 SA-N-7 Uragon VLS (I assume similar to SA-17) 1 Kashtan Medvedka 2 SS-N-29 VLS 130mm A-192 Also, after reading Janes and then doing some quick research online I found a few bits of interesting info that is slightly different from the current DB. For Yaseni, most sources I read have 24 missiles (8 launchers with 3 missiles each) which will be a combo of cruise missiles and SS-N-26. Also, all the sources I find has Aster 30 range of approx 100km. For Steregushchiy, everything I can find says that the…

I put the Zumwalt through a few tests to check her sea legs using HCDB-080326 which generated a few observations: o Why a max cruise speed of 18 kts instead of 19 kts? Is this associated with her drive-type? o Why are the 155mm/62 AGS LRLAP rounds modeled as missiles? o Why does the 57mm/70 Mk110 ppq mount have 16 bursts but the 57mm/70 M110 ssq mount have 255 bursts? o The game allows me to use gunfire against a target for which I had a bearing-only, area detection (using sonar). I did not hit while the detection box was big but did when it became near-exact. o She's very stealthy. Thanks, Brad! DN

I notice that both the RQ-4A Global Hawk Block 10 and the RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 20 seem to have exactly the same range listed in the "weapons" display, even though the Block 20 is supposed to have rather greater range, and claims to have 14,000 nm range (vs 12,500 for the Block 10) on the "Unit Display" popup. Is this proper?

I'm looking for technical info (for HCE database) on the Argentine supply ship/freighter ARA Isla de los Estados, which was sunk by HMS Alacrity during the 1982 Falklands war. Anyone know of a source, please let me know. Thanks.

I'm tinkering with the platform editor at the moment and have a few questions about the way fuel consumption works. As I understand it you set the range for particular loadouts. So what is the significance of the range figure in the aircraft description form. Is that just for reference? Also what is the significance of the fuel entry? Surely the fuel consumption etc. is modelled simply as range? Thanks Paragon

I noticed the following submarines listed as being capable of "very deep" (below 600 meters) operations: Class: Depth per Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition 1. SSBN Le Triomphant: 500 meters 2. SSN Barracuda: 400 meters 3. SSGN Oscar II/I: 500 meters 4. Akula 1: 520 meters (also probably Akula II); normal operating 400-450 meters Compares to "deep": 5. Virginia: 488 meters test depth 6. Seawolf: 594 meters test depth 7. Los Angeles: 450 meters May need to change the above subs in the database. Steven

File Name: HCWW-101110 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 21 Mar 2008 File Updated: 10 Nov 2010 File Category: Databases Authors: Brad Leyte Game Version: HCE 2008.044 HCWW-101110 by Brad Leyte (replaces HCWW-101027). The HCWW (Harpoon Commander's Edition World Wars database) is a custom database for the World War I and World War II era. The stock HCE Battleset scenarios will NOT function with this database installed. The HCWW adheres to a policy of adding platforms but not deleting to retain backwards compatibility with all HCWW scenarios. Copyright @ 2008-2010, Brad Leyte. HCWW database content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution…

Now that the BattleSet Builder has been released, and in anticipation of ever greater things for HCE, I've put together a new database that focuses on the First and Second World Wars. The Harpoon Commander's Edition World Wars Database (HCWW) will initially focus on aircraft, ships, submarines and installations of the Second World War, and in due course, I hope to start adding select platforms from the First World War. A database for WWII in particular has long been a dream for HC players, and Rene Haar and Jan Masterson were the first to make it a reality last year with the release of their HC_WW2_DB. It is important to keep in mind the limitations of the curre…

File Name: HCDA-110606 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 2 Mar 2008 File Updated: 6 Jun 2011 File Category: Databases Authors: Brad Leyte Game Version: HCE / Battleset Builder HCDA-110606 by Brad Leyte (replaces previous version HCDA-110225) The HCDA (Harpoon Commander's Edition Database 'Americas') is a custom database. The stock HCE scenarios for EC2003 and Westpac will NOT function with this database installed. Use the stock HCE 'commondb.rsr' to ensure platform pic compatibility. The HCDA adheres to a policy of adding platforms but not deleting to retain backwards compatibility with all HCDA scenarios. Copyright @ 2008-2011, Brad Leyte…

Hi this is the country summary for the 65to80db.. rCountrySummary.pdf

I was looking over the loadouts for the F-22A Raptor in the default db, and noticed a few problems. First, the Intercept loadout is listed as 4 * AIM-120C5, 2 * AIM-120D, and 1 * AIM-9X. Should there not be TWO AIM-9X? Second, the GP loadout lists, among other things, 2 * GBU-31 (BLU-109) JDAM. GBU-31 is a 2000-lb bomb, whereas AFAIK, the F-22 is only capable of loading the smaller 1000-lb GBU-32. Finally, the GP-2 loadout lists the GBU-39/B SDB as having a damage rating of 40. The Small Diameter Bomb is a 250-lb class weapon which packs approximately 50 lbs of HE, which should give a damage rating of 4 or 5. One source for the F-22 is here: http://www.globalsecurity.…

I'm having trouble uploading a database to the site, it keeps timing out. I believe the files are within the size limit. Any ideas? I've tried from two different internet connections so I don't think the problem's at my end.

HCStrikerFictDB-060703 Database Description: This database is not intended to reflect reality, it is a collection of my own imaginary platforms and those of the people around me. There will be many versions of one of my favorite planes, the F-14, and my favorite ships, Iowa class Battleships. Please post to the HCStrikerFictDB Requests thread on the HarpGamer forums with suggestions. *NOTE - The EC2003 & WestPac battleset scenarios will not work with this database, only scenarios written for this database will function. Credits: by Tony Eischens, platform values Copyright Tony Eischens. Many Thanks to Brad Leyte for permission to use …

While doing some research for my db, i got mixed or messed up with the Israelian SAAR FAC. Too many types, to many variations, to many rebuilds/conversions.... :roll: 8) As a resume i got this here (correct me if i´m wrong) 1. there are 6 Basic Versions, SAAR (Storm) I (45m) (1967) (3Ships) SAAR II (45m) (1973) (3+3) SAAR I to III sharing the same HullSAAR III (45m) (1969) (6Ships) SAAR IV (58m) (1973) (8Ships) SAAR IV.5 (62m) (1980) (8Ships) SAAR V (85m) (1994) (3ships) 2. 3 Conversions, All SAAR I were converted to SAAR II (1973) some (3?) SAAR IV were converted to SAAR IV.5 (1993…

Hi, I've newly bought HCE, having previously owned HC97, so the Platform Editor is new to me (I'm also not really familiar with Microsoft Access so this may be a simple problem). I have opened the pfbuild2005 file and created several new installations. I exported the database and opened the scenario editor (with PE now closed). However, only one of my new airbases was visible in the 'create new base' menu. I'm not sure why this is. I deleted my new ones and started again, with a similar result (but this time only two new bases visible). Any ideas? All help is appreciated, thanks.

Is there a way to obtain Access 97, or another version of MS Access, as freeware? I do not have it and would like to be able to use the PE but do not feel like buying Access from Microsoft.

Japan: Type 93 Surface to Air Missile. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/type-93.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...1-sam-specs.htm Type 88 SSM http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...ype-88-pics.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...pe-88-specs.htm Type-87 self-propelled anti-aircraft machine-gun http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/wor...7-aaa-specs.htm Atago class destroyer [improved Kongo, 2 ships in service] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atago_class_destroyer Hyuga class DDH [1 is in service, or about to becommissioned] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyuga_class_h...opter_destroyer T…