Usage of little crosshairs on the HUD?

[Ragnar65]

Hi guys,

I´m wondering what´s the purpose of the little crosshairs on the right upper edge of the HUD. The flightmanual doesn´t say anything concerning this tool...

 

 

Any hint will be much appreciated. ;-)

[escaner]

It is and old style iron sight for backup aiming, as used in the WW1 aircraft or most small arms.

[Ragnar65]

It is and old style iron sight for backup aiming, as used in the WW1 aircraft or most small arms.

 

 

Oh, really? Can´t imagine how to use it for aiming, guess you have to lean over far to the right for that...

[escaner]

Yes, just lean to the right until they are both aligned. I read somewhere that nowadays it is also used to check the helmet mounted display alignment, but not really sure about that.

[Bullant]

It is used as a backup if the HUD goes U/S.

 

It is possible to designate a target location based on the point on the ground visible behind the cross.

 

It is not an iron sight, it designates a point on the ground that can then be engaged in CCRP (AUTO) bombing mode.

 

It is also not used for JHCMS alignment.

 

This seems to cause a lot of confusion, see here for a definitive answer form Wags:

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3241993&postcount=28

Edited May 13, 2018 by Bullant

[escaner]

Thanks for the clarification, AndrewW!