Change the weapons of the aircraft group

[jack333]

Hi, when I plan a mission in career mode I can change the weapon loadout of my aircraft, but can I also change the weapon loadout of the other aircraft in my group? How do I do that, if it's even possible? Thanks.

[actionhank]

1 hour ago, jack333 said:

Hi, when I plan a mission in career mode I can change the weapon loadout of my aircraft, but can I also change the weapon loadout of the other aircraft in my group? How do I do that, if it's even possible? Thanks.

There should be a little gear icon when you select the planes for the mission when you're still on the map view. You'll click on that to select the weapons for the flight assigned to that mission, which will also apply to your plane if you're in the mission.

Edited Wednesday at 04:06 PM by actionhank

[Viking1]

It works perfectly too. I give myself and my wingman custom paint <for my wingie, via the pilot roster> then I let the rest of the flight with standard paint and I often arm the group differently than the ordnance I carry myself. Love this ability.

[Valis]

12 hours ago, jack333 said:

Hi, when I plan a mission in career mode I can change the weapon loadout of my aircraft, but can I also change the weapon loadout of the other aircraft in my group? How do I do that, if it's even possible? Thanks.

You have to do it (as Actionhank demonstrated) in the planning room.

When you reach the last screen before you jump into the cockpit you can only edit your own aircraft (which is a bit annoying)

[migmadmarine]

If you're conducting a mission with two flights of 4, is it possible to have each of those flights armed differently? 

[AndreiTomescu]

Nope. Everyone has the same kit, only you can change for yourself compared to what you've set for the group, being the boss and such. 

[BlitzPig_EL]

I gave my flight napalm last night on a mission.  Big mistake.  The AI are clueless about how to properly deploy napalm against ground targets, they ended up burning up a lot of innocent vegetation, and not much else.

[LukeFF]

3 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

I gave my flight napalm last night on a mission.  Big mistake.  The AI are clueless about how to properly deploy napalm against ground targets, they ended up burning up a lot of innocent vegetation, and not much else.

Yes, this is on the to-do list of things the AI needs to do better.

[migmadmarine]

18 hours ago, AndreiTomescu said:

Nope. Everyone has the same kit, only you can change for yourself compared to what you've set for the group, being the boss and such. 

Shame, would be nice to be able to do things like assign one group cluster munitions and rockets then task them with AAA suppression or something during the course of the mission, while the rest of the groups handle the main targets.