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8 Aircraft Cockpits<br />

missiles appear in two categories: AIM-9 variants are classified as “Short-Range<br />

Missiles” (SRM), while AIM-7 and AIM-120 variants are classified as “Medium-<br />

Range Missiles” (MRM). The status for each station shows two lines based on<br />

the selected weapon type:<br />

• When an MRM is selected: RDY appears above the selected weapon. STBY<br />

appears above all other medium-range missiles. SRM appears above all shortrange<br />

missiles.<br />

• When an SRM is selected: RDY appears above the selected weapon. STBY<br />

appears above all medium-range missiles. SRM appears above all other shortrange<br />

missiles.<br />

The following table illustrates the abbreviations used for each missile type:<br />

Abbreviation Missile Range<br />

7M AIM-7M MRM<br />

120C AIM-120 MRM<br />

9M AIM-9M SRM<br />

2.104 Airspeed/Mach Indicator<br />

Located next to the PACS, the airspeed/Mach indicator shows the Calibrated<br />

Airspeed (CAS) and Mach number. The fixed airspeed<br />

scale, graduated from 50 to 1000 knots, and a rotating<br />

Mach number scale (synchronized so their correct<br />

relationship is shown at all altitudes) allow a single<br />

pointer to indicate both readings. The Mach number<br />

shows above 200 knots.<br />

Airspeed / Mach Indicator<br />

2.105 AOA Indicator<br />

Located below the airspeed/Mach indicator, the AOA<br />

indicator displays the current Angle Of Attack in units from<br />

0 to 45. The units are calibrated against the F-15C’s normal<br />

flight envelope – a single unit does not equate to a single<br />

degree of pitch. An index mark is set at the approximate<br />

optimum landing approach AOA (20 to 22 units).<br />

AOA Indicator<br />

2.106 Accelerometer<br />

The accelerometer displays instantaneous positive and<br />

negative acceleration G-loads. Markers highlight the<br />

maximum positive and negative G-loads achieved. The<br />

instrument is independent of, and less accurate than,<br />

the G-load displayed on the HUD.<br />

Accelerometer

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