Asking Jester to lock and engage more than one target at the same time??

[Stratos]

Hi, can someone tell me how can I ask Jester to lock and engage two different targets while I fly from the front cockpit?

I can order him to lock one target, but how can I send a Phoenix to each of the two MiGs coming for me?

Thanks.

[Lt.Face]

In TWS Auto Mode

[Tomcatter87]

Yes, he needs to be in TWS-Auto. Also be aware that you should not fire the phoenixes until you see the contacts flashing, with infos like altitude displayed, in order for the TWS to work.

[Stratos]

So I put him in TWS Auto and wait for him to lock the targets?

[bonesvf103]

No, because in TWS mode you do not need to lock the targets.  As long as the radar can see the targets and is in TWS, it will automatically keep track of them and then the icons will flash when they are within launch acceptance range.  Nothing gets traditionally locked on until the Phoenixes receive the go active command from the AWG-9.  This is why targets that are seen by the TID do not get spike indications until the missile has gone active or you have pulse doppler STT or pulse STT'd them.

v6,

boNes

 

Edited January 24, 2024 by bonesvf103

[Stratos]

Thanks! got it now!

[draconus]

3 hours ago, Stratos said:

So I put him in TWS Auto and wait for him to lock the targets?

You don't need to do anything. As soon as the targets are on your radar and IFF'ed (no friendly response) by Jester, he goes into TWS-Auto mode by himself. You just fly and launch the missiles.