TPOD attack profile

[SirJ]

are there any default attack profiles for level LGB deployment to evade AAA/SAMs without loosing line of sight to the target?

 

 

When I try to turn by 90° after release, even at high alt., I loose LOS to the target some seconds before impact. The LGB hits with small deviation due to the lasing is broken at terminal phase.

 

 

I assume this gets worse when having the TPOD on the cheek station.

 

 

 

Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

 

best regards

[launchedsquid]

I turn to 90 degrees (for the sake of argument we'll say 90 degrees to the left) and then maintain the target at 90 degrees by turning gently to the right. I use the position dot on the litening's DDI display to adjust my positioning, if it falls to the rear I increase bank, if it starts to creep to the front I decrease bank. I never get close to blocking the laser.

[Harker]

Since you're in the Hornet, you can and should fly above the AAA/MANPADS threat envelope. I make my drops from around 20k-30k ft. As for maintaining LOS to the target, once I release, I make an open left turn, i.e. release, turn right for a few seconds and switch to a left turn, so that the center of my orbit is not above the target. If you immediately turn 90 degrees left upon release, your orbit's center will be above your target, making it more difficult to keep LOS.

I don't know exactly how the maneuver is done IRL (if anyone does, I'd appreciate letting me know), but it works pretty well for me.

[majapahit]

Since you're in the Hornet, you can and should fly above the AAA/MANPADS threat envelope. I make my drops from around 20k-30k ft. As for maintaining LOS to the target, once I release, I make an open left turn, i.e. release, turn right for a few seconds and switch to a left turn, so that the center of my orbit is not above the target. If you immediately turn 90 degrees left upon release, your orbit's center will be above your target, making it more difficult to keep LOS.

I don't know exactly how the maneuver is done IRL (if anyone does, I'd appreciate letting me know), but it works pretty well for me.

It appears RL Hornet pilots are not allowed to talk/disclose any and all flight maneuvers/tactics (but for talk about BFM that you can find on Wikipedia)

[Speedywrx]

Coordinate a buddy lase with your wingman to stay out of MEZs if you're flying low. AF 3-3 TTPs and whatever the Navy version is are FOUO and unable to go into detail.

[SirJ]

thanks for you ideas!

Ill have a look next ime im in DCS.