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Hmm.. What I remember reading about the SNP2 mode(GGtharos is right that the information is scarse), is that it works like the normal SNP except that: - it can prioritise two targets instead of just one(providing that both are within separation parameters) - automatically designates the highest priority one(without the need to move the cursor over it) and marks the second priority one. - once target/weapon parameters are met, it issues the launch cue and the weapon(R-77) can be launched without the radar transitioning to STT. I cannot remember how the second priority target is designated - i.e. whether this is automatic(after first launch) or whether you need to move the target cursor over it in order to do so. As far as warnings are concerned - there should be no lock warning on the opposing RWR since the radar is still operating in TWS mode, but there might well be a launch warning(i.e. detecting the radar starting to transmit datalink support for the missiles) depending on the nature of the RWR. Lock warning only comes when the missile's ARH seeker goes active and locks the target - the range at which it does that depends on the RCS of the target, but IIRC the acquisiton range is some 16 km against an RCS of 5m2.

Good question :D - to be honest I haven't really thought about it. There is a switch that changes between air-air and air-ground, but how to select individual types I don't know - something to investigate :)

No you are not wrong :) . Possibly, but I am not sure about that. I know that the R-27T as well as "long burn" versions(R-27ER and R-27ET) were integrated along with the R-77 on the MiG-29S, but thats the 9.13S and differs from the standard 9.13 exactly by its modified WCS/radar.

No the armament of the MiG-29G is the same as for the standard 9.12 - the German modifications did not involve the combat aspect. So in terms of air-to-air armament, its compatible with the R-27R, R-73 and R-60.

...and former Czech ones.

Just to nitpick; The airbrake is disabled with the gear extended - also in the air, so its not just with weight on wheels(i.e on the ground). Using the "Stick Deflection override" function simulates putting additional force on the stick in order to overpower the "pitch kicker", which is a mechanical function of the AOA/G system - so you are not really turning off the limiter, but rather armwrestling it into submission :) Flaps don't prevent use of the airbrake - only the gear and centerline tank.

What is "TWS-2"? :)

Well I cannot say if this is within tracking range for that particular target in DCS, but you could just try experimenting with different ranges to see if this is the issue :)

To extend the launch range of the missile - i.e. without INS/radio correction it would be limited to the acquisition range of the SARH seekerhead.

Cannot watch your track, but could it be a range issue? If you are using HPRF search mode("Encounter"), the radar can detect a target at longer range than it can track it and if you try to lock on to it(transition to STT), nothing will happen until you have closed into tracking range.

Yes when in SNP-2 mode, the radar should stay in TWS when engaging with the R-77 and should not give a lock warning on opposing RWR. No it should not - R-27ER/R are SARH missiles and the WCS is set up, so that the radar switches to STT mode prior to launch in order to support SARH operation.

In Close Combat mode, target acquisition is semi-automatic - pressing the "Lock on" button on the throttle, the radar automatically locks on to the nearest target within the(vertical) scan area - i.e. unlike with the search modes, where you need to pre-select the target(with target cursor) first. So yes its supposed to be like that :)

PIDS or ECIPS? - IIRC PIDS(original version) has been used by all EPAF countries for some time, but I am not sure about ECIPS. PIDS+ is quite new though - RNLAF only ordered it last year: https://www.terma.com/press/news-2016/missile-warning-and-flare-up-for-netherlands-f-16/ Like mentioned earlier, PIDS/ECIPS are directly aimed at the F-16, whereas the company has made other solutions for other aircraft(and helicopter) types, which you can read about here(if you can stomach the sales pitch): https://www.terma.com/media/328396/terma_airbornes_brochure_-_a4_-_screen.pdf ...no mention of the F-18 though :)

Yeah I think you are right about that - at least only Denmark and Norway are mentioned as current operators of the upgraded PIDS+ and ECIPS+ in this article: https://www.terma.com/about-us/doing-business-with-us/customer-stories/f-16/

They indicate remaining fuel interval when the tank they point to is empty - e.g. the remaining fuel quantity is between 2300 - 2800 kg when the internal wing tanks are empty.

AFAIK at least PIDS and ECIPS are so far an F-16 exclusive - i.e. dispensers/ECM(and missile launch warning sensors on PIDS+ and ECIPS+) are built into modified versions of the F-16 pylons.

Not half as big an error as me not realising that the fuelgauge has been changed in the recent cockpit update :blush: I can also see that apart from the pit now having the 9.13 fuelgauge, they changed the display mode from "T" to "P"(indicated by the switch position), so that the tape now shows both internal and external fuel. Good move ED! :)

The fuel quantity is displayed in Kg - not liters :) The CL tank is 1500L, which corresponds to ~ 1200 kg each drop tank is 1150L which corresponds to ~ 900 kg. Total fuel load(9.12) with 3 external tanks is around 8100L ~ 6500 kg.

LOL....yes but I didn't realise that the fuel gauge was changed to the 9.13 one with the recent cockpit update :D . But thats great! - finally :)

How did you notice that?. The fuel gauge in the sim only shows internal fuel on the tape and there is only an empty indication(lamp) for the CL tank - none for the wing drop tanks. Do you mean that the tape indicator starts to drop as soon as the CL tank empty caption goes on, although you carry wing drop tanks? Already explained earlier in the thread. In general external fuel is depleted before the internal - CL tank first and then wing drop tanks.

It [Y key] must be pressed and held - it simulates pulling harder on the stick to overcome the pitch kicker.

That sounds logical anyway. Yeah maybe you are right - its been a long time since I read about this, so maybe I am confusing the two :)

^^ Good catch :) .

Yes thats how it works :) . There is only one APU - when you set it to start the left engine(manual start-up procedure), it engages the gearbox of the left engine via a clutch. In order to proceed to start the right engine, you must wait for the APU to automatically disengage from the left engine(gearbox), then allow some 10 second interval for it to power down, before placing the APU switch to the right. The interval is to ensure synchronisation of APU with gearbox. Correct :) I am also writing from memory and re-reading the Luftwaffe manual, it actually says that the 10 sec interval is automatically imposed in the automatic start-up mode(both engines), while it says that during manual start-up, the first started engine must run in idle for 40 seconds before proceeding to start up the second. Are you sure that he wasn't referring to automatic start-up?

Yes but IIRC it was just down to the CL tank itself - i.e. that the initial tank would block the outlet for spent casings, but that this was rectified later simply by re-designing the tank with a hole for them to pass through(as seen in Lefty's first image). But I don't know if there was an actual system restriction(like a switch) that would disable the cannon when the CL tank was installed, or whether it was just a procedural restriction.