RAN Hobart DDG – Weapons Overhaul 2030s
This is a comprehensive weapons overhaul of the original Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer mod created by Pog Frog, utilizing 3D models originally developed by Jason Simpson of Simpson’s Virtual Slipway. The updated mod enhances the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart Class destroyers with advanced, realistic, and scenario-specific loadouts including dedicated Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Land Attack (STRIKE) packages.
This overhaul introduces the latest missile systems scheduled for use by the Hobart Class destroyers by the early 2030s, specifically integrating:
• SM-2MR Block IIIC (Integrated by RAN in 2024)
• SM-6 Block 1A (Integrated by RAN in 2024)
• ESSM Block II (Planned integration by RAN in early 2030s)
• Tomahawk Block V (Integrated by RAN in 2024)
• RUM-139 VL-ASROC (Hypothetical)
• AUKUS Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (Hypothetical)
The original Hobart Class provides air defense for accompanying ships, land forces, and coastal infrastructure, alongside self-protection against missiles and aircraft through the AEGIS Combat System and SM-2 missiles. It also carries a helicopter for enhanced surveillance and response capability, supplemented by long-range anti-ship missiles and naval gun support for land forces.
Credits: This overhaul mod was built upon the original Hobart Class destroyer mod created by Pog Frog, incorporating models created by Jason Simpson of Simpson’s Virtual Slipway.
For installation guidance and prerequisites, please refer to Skyblazer’s tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PTAQYOCjcw
Enjoy the upgraded capabilities of the Hobart Class!
============================= UPDATES 1 =======================================
1. Added modernised RUM-139 VL-ASROC.ini (had previous usn_rur-05.ini)
2. Added aditional Weapon information to ammunition_names.ini
3. Fixed issue with Tomahawk not being able to fire on Vessels
SM-2MR BlockIIIC Guide: No ships have SM-2 preset but they are available. To add, first locate the "vessels" folder in the directory housing the wokshop content, then open the ship file you would like to change ie: "ran_ddg_brisbane_ASuW.ini", locate in the file the section labelled "WeaponMagazines" and alter the "ammunition1" line in the preferred VLS magazine ie: "[WeaponMagazineMK141_2]" with "RIM-66H" (IMPORTANT: when updating the weapon ammunition it must match the ammuniation file name exactly ie: "RIM-66H.ini", these are located in the "ammunition" folder. This method can be applied for customising any of your preset missile loadouts/quantities.
Good Luck!
============================= UPDATES 2 =======================================
1. Fixed bug with SM-2MR overshooting targets.
2. Added AUKUS-HACM as long range strike option to Hobart STRIKE (modelled of the tomahawk for now)
Follow guide above to swap-out munitions.
Happy hunting!
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