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HARM Flex Logic Using Flex Logic, if secondary and tertiary targets have been programmed and are within the seekers FoV after it fails to find the primary target, it can 'flex' to these others.

I don't believe so Mac, as the Hornet doesn't possess emitter location capabilities as far as I know. If the 'buddy' has a HARM, then it may be possible to make a general request and if the emitter in question is the only active system in the area, it makes the task far easier, but target hand-off where the Hornet is the primary data gathering source, won't be possible.

Thanks for the heads up 129 B-3. I actually have this manual as well, yet haven't taken the time to explore it in detail and never realised that TCS section was included.:doh:

One of the proposed upgrades:

The Intruder is definitely one of my favourite aircraft and very capable in it's day. Regarding the APQ-156/APQ-148. I've read that some of the 'A' pilots preferred the earlier system (independent search and track radar/displays) and this helped with low altitude flight, because the pilot could back the B/N up by calling up the search radar display. Apparently pilots weren't as comfortable with extremely low level flying with the new system because this feature was lost.

Nice first post crazydunc.:thumbup: It's only taken six and a half years.

Hmm ...... That looks like it's from the Landing Signal Officer Reference Manual, circa 1999?

Nice one. They even had the RWR page up and not blanked.:thumbup:

RWR Antenna Location on Vertical Stabilisers. Nice tutorial Pac-Man, I enjoyed watching it.:thumbup: One small correction (that doesn't have much relevance to the sim). The large pod at the top of the left vertical stabiliser, houses the rear facing EWWS antenna. The grey blister directly below it that is also present on the right vertical stabiliser is the RWR antenna.

Thanks for the links Stal2k.:thumbup:

Hmmm.......So perhaps my memory is better than I thought ......... :) Cheers for the vid Fred.:thumbup:

Ignore me Mover. I'm recalling poorly an attack during ODS, where a 15E pilot transitioned from Auto (Loft) to CDIP because the former couldn't be completed.

I think the Viper technique may have been to designate in auto for reference, then switch to CCIP for precise aim. The same may be the case for the F-15E, as I seem to recall this being mentioned in the Smallwood book, transitioning from the diamond to CDIP.

Hi Mover. You didn't use the Terrain Avoidance mode of the radar, in the video posted by David OC?

The following might be useful: http://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3638&context=utk_gradthes

The cross is part of the standby reticle and is also used to perform visual designations (in conjunction with the MDI's) when the HUD fails.

ALR-45 I just stumbled across this thread, so I'm very late to the party. :) The ALR-45 was the premier RWR/RHAW for USN tactical aircraft prior to the ALR-67. It was used by some A-6 Intruders (ALR-45D) during ODS, which were tasked to penetrate ground defences (perhaps not the heaviest), so it did have some capabilities. In terms of display architecture, detected radar emissions manifested as radial strobes emanating from the centre of the screen (old Vietnam style tech). When introduced in 1970, up to at least 1974 it was a 2 - 15.5 GHz system, beyond that date its frequency range may have been expanded. Also in the A-6 at least, the volume for the ALR-45 & 50 could be controlled.

Hi mvsgas I believe the earliest 'CM' CCIP manuals for the block 40 to 52 were 2007.

Hi SNAFU There are many radar equipped aircraft such as the F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B+, F-15K etc that have GMTT (ground moving target tracking), even the venerable A-6 Intruder had an AMTI (airborne moving target indicator) mode. These modes allow the tracking of moving targets and also furnish the weapons release computer with necessary information to calculate a weapons release solution that compensates for target movement. So essentially the system displays a release point that leads the target. The laser from a TGP simply provides ranging information, target velocity is not known so an intercept aim-point release can't be established.

Hi P*Funk The last ditch manoeuvre was is an effective defence against certain missiles. I believe the term was coined because it is the last tactic available to an aircrew before they are hit. Usually the initial tactics used are to keep the missiles at arms length using ECM, expendables, terrain, manoeuvre etc. If this fails then the last ditch is the final line of defence. Strike Eagle by Swallwood has some very good descriptions and accounts of this during Desert Storm. Thanks

In real life there is the 'Last Ditch Manoeuvre' for missile evasion, which is similar to a barrel roll but involves a great degree heading change, so like a barrel roll on steroids. :)

Yes that's correct. Your standard tactical fighter/attack aircraft, e.g F-15, F/A-18, AV-8B, A-10 etc cannot perform this task with any real precision. Your standard RWR is designed to have a high (near 100%) detection capability/probability of intercept, but they suffer from poor direction finding. Dedicated ESM/ES and SEAD aircraft have special systems that use various techniques such as interferometry to provide very precise angle on signal. From this triangulation can be accomplished. In the past (Vietnam), aircraft such as the A-6 Intruder could use the AGM-45 Shrike (it's seeker) to triangulate the position of a threat. I don't believe it was particularly accurate, but basically allowed the crew to determine when the offending site was within range of a Shrike launch.

Hi Shaderhacker There used to be a brilliant interactive website describing flight, aircraft behaviour and control, with an excellent interactive illustration of the rudder effects and side-slip you mentioned. Unfortunately the website is no longer available, however I saved it to disk at the time. If you like I can send it to you, its about 16Mb in size. Cheers

I believe those are the tracking gates used by the 'B' model Maverick.

Yep, that's the device, cheers John. I made a mistaking stating that it was retractable, when it actually has to attached or removed manually.