Default774 Posted November 2, 2022 Posted November 2, 2022 The AGM-65 does not guide when fired on helicopters. Both CCD and IR mavericks go dumb off the rails when fired at helicopters, regardless of contrast or any other factors. CCD_MAV.trk IR_MAV.trk CCD_MAV.acmi IR_MAV.acmi
Default774 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Posted January 17, 2023 Missile seems to lose track as soon as the heli takes off. Test runs with the heli performing a rolling takeoff. As soon as the heli lifts off the ground the missile loses track. mv_takeofftrk_2.trk mv_takeofftrk.trk 2
Flappie Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Why would it work? The missile was not made to hit air targets. From the AGM-65 manufacturer: Quote The laser-guided Maverick missile is a direct-attack, air-to-ground precision munition used extensively by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in ongoing combat operations. Source: https://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?item=1886 ---
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