CCIP Invalid

[HotelAlpha]

Sorry for reviving this old thread, but my question fits here best:

 

When in CCIP mode with DTS as elevation source (DTS shown in the HUD), is the altitude used for the computation of the position of the bomb reticle in the HUD the altitude above ground of the aircraft?

Or is does some fancy iteration of the always changing altitude of the aircraft above the computed impact point happen?

I believe the first is true, as the bomb reticle moves within the HUD in a way that fits the change of the radar altitude when flying level over uneven terrain. Obviously this can make a big difference in hilly or mountainous terrain...

(and yes, I have a basic understanding of the underlying physics and the math, being an mechanical engineer)

Regards,

HotelAlpha

[Olgerd]

Sorry for reviving this old thread, but my question fits here best:

 

When in CCIP mode with DTS as elevation source (DTS shown in the HUD), is the altitude used for the computation of the position of the bomb reticle in the HUD the altitude above ground of the aircraft?

Or is does some fancy iteration of the always changing altitude of the aircraft above the computed impact point happen?

I believe the first is true, as the bomb reticle moves within the HUD in a way that fits the change of the radar altitude when flying level over uneven terrain. Obviously this can make a big difference in hilly or mountainous terrain...

(and yes, I have a basic understanding of the underlying physics and the math, being an mechanical engineer)

Regards,

HotelAlpha

 

With DTS selected we have now altitude above ground of the aircraft for bombs, and a sort of iterative method is used for gun.

[HotelAlpha]

Thanks, Olgerd!

Any word on if that´s real life behaviour?

 

HA

[firestick22]

Altitude is everything!

[Olgerd]

Thanks, Olgerd!

Any word on if that´s real life behaviour?

 

HA

 

IRL both bomb and gun should use an iterative method.

[HotelAlpha]

@Olgerd: Thanks!

@firestick22: LOL! Epic.

 

Greets

H-A