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90 Air-to-Air Missiles 6.103 AIM-9 Sidewinder The heat-seeking AIM-9 Sidewinder has been NATO’s workhorse missile for decades, but has begun to show its age. Although a potent all-aspect missile, it lacks the high off-boresight capability and maneuverability of the Russian R-73 (AA-11 Archer). The AIM-9 locks targets through two methods. First, an F-15C can fire AIM-9 missiles at radar-locked targets in STT mode. Secondly, either an A-10A or an F- 15C can use the missile’s onboard seeker to track targets prior to firing the missile. In boresight mode, the missile seeker monitors a narrow area directly ahead. Uncaging the seeker lets the missile seeker head move in a search pattern, giving the missile a wider view of the airspace ahead. In either case, when the missile detects a heat source, it emits a tone. The tone increases in pitch as the missile gains a stronger track. Heat-seeking missiles do not emit any signals and are therefore very difficult to detect. Unlike radar-guided missiles, enemy aircraft generally receive no warning of approaching heat-seeking missiles. See Chapter 3 for details on targeting and firing the AIM-9. AIM-9 Type: Short-range, infrared, air-to-air missile Weight, kg: 85.5 Length, m: 2.87 Body Diameter, m: 0.127 TNT Equivalent, kg: 10 Guidance: Infrared G Limit: 22 Maximum Mach Number: 2.5 Range, km: 8 Aircraft Types 1. A-10A 2. F-15C Target Acquisition <strong>Modes</strong> 1. F-15C STT mode with a locked target 2. F-15C / A-10A seeker boresight (no radar) 3. F-15C / A-10A seeker uncaged (no radar) 6.2. Russian Air-to-Air Weapons The GSh-301 Cannon The gun is the most basic of air combat weapons. Although many believed the advent of air-to-air guided missiles would make the gun obsolete, repeated experience has shown that the gun remains an integral part of an aircraft’s weapons package. The Flanker carries 150 rounds of 30mm ammunition capable of inflicting serious damage on an enemy aircraft. Activate the cannon mode by
Air-to-Air Missiles 91 pressing the C key from any air-to-air mode or while in air-to-ground mode. Using Radar or Electro-Optical System (EOS) Targeting Fortunately, the radar and EOS simplify the task of aerial gunnery by accurately measuring the range to the target and providing helpful cues on the HUD. Locking a target in Close Air Combat or Helmet Mounted Sight modes greatly improves the chances of hitting the target. Once the target has been locked, extra cues appear on the HUD. The left side of the HUD shows the “Autotrack” cue (indicating the system is operational and tracking a target) along with a vertical range bar. The range bar provides three types of information at once: 1. Range to target – The arrow symbol along the right side of the range bar indicates how far away the target is. The marks along the left side of the bar help estimate the distance. 2. Effective cannon range – The marks along the right side of the bar indicate the cannon’s maximum and minimum firing ranges. 3. Aspect angle - The pointed arrow affixed to the bottom of the range bar shows the target’s heading relative to yours. If the arrow points straight up, you’re directly behind the target. If the arrow points straight down, the target is heading directly at you. The Autotrack HUD Symbology (Range > 1400 m) As usual when locking a target, the target’s airspeed and altitude are displayed above your own. The number of cannon rounds remaining is displayed in the lower right corner of the HUD. The aiming reticle is superimposed over the target as long as you maintain the lock. hIn general, steer your aircraft to keep the aiming reticle near the center of the HUD; this prevents the target from breaking the lock with a sudden maneuver. As you close inside 1,400 m, the symbology changes. The range bar disappears and aiming crosshairs, also called “pippers,” appear. The circle around the aiming crosshairs now represents the range to the target; the arc of the circle recedes counterclockwise as you get closer. The smaller the arc, the closer you are to the target. A full circle indicates the target is 1400 meters away. To shoot the target, maneuver the pipper over the aiming reticle. When the computer calculates that you’re in range, the Shoot Cue will appear. If you approach the target too closely, the HUD may show the Reject Cue JND. If the target manages to break the tracking lock, the HUD switches to the standard gun funnel mode. To re-establish the lock, disable the cannon by pressing C and repeat the target lock sequence using the radar.
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Aircraft Cockpits 23 During landing
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Aircraft Cockpits 25 2.414 Warning
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Aircraft Cockpits 27 During landing
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Heads-Up Display Modes 37 FLOOD Mod
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