TWS question

[mistral87]

Hi there,

 

When firing an AIM-120 from TWS mode, do I have keep track of the target till the missile goes pitbull or is it fire-and-forget from launch on?

 

cheers

[RIPTIDE]

Hi there,

 

When firing an AIM-120 from TWS mode, do I have keep track of the target till the missile goes pitbull or is it fire-and-forget from launch on?

 

cheers

Keep tracking until pitbull... or as close to pitbull as you can maintain it. BTW is this Mistral that was on 104th server recently? S!

[GGTharos]

To add to what RIPTIDE said ...

 

If you drop the track before pitbull, the missile will remain on its current flight vector and commence scanning. On a high lofted shot it means it'll fly to the moon and won't pick anything up at all.

 

Or, if the bandit maneuvers, it won't be in the missile's capture zone.

 

Hi there,

 

When firing an AIM-120 from TWS mode, do I have keep track of the target till the missile goes pitbull or is it fire-and-forget from launch on?

 

cheers

[mistral87]

Keep tracking until pitbull... or as close to pitbull as you can maintain it. BTW is this Mistral that was on 104th server recently? S!

 

Thanks. Does the plane then send updates to the missile, or how does it work (I figure there is not enough focused radar energy for the missile to home in to like in STT)?

 

Yep it is me. Got shot to pieces, thats why I hit the books again. ^^

[GGTharos]

Yes, it sends updates to the missile.

[mistral87]

I see, thx for the clarification guys.:thumbup:

[Gupyzer0]

To add to what RIPTIDE said ...

 

If you drop the track before pitbull, the missile will remain on its current flight vector and commence scanning. On a high lofted shot it means it'll fly to the moon and won't pick anything up at all.

 

Or, if the bandit maneuvers, it won't be in the missile's capture zone.

 

thats true, i , as an usual SU pilot not so much in eagles at long ranges always change my initial direction in the BVR so if the F-15 turns around early i will get the advantage.

[RIPTIDE]

thats true, i , as an usual SU pilot not so much in eagles at long ranges always change my initial direction in the BVR so if the F-15 turns around early i will get the advantage.

[GGTharos]

Oooh, I like the 3D glasses that come with the pop-corn...so do we have to do these things in 3D now? :D

[RIPTIDE]

Oooh, I like the 3D glasses that come with the pop-corn...so do we have to do these things in 3D now? :D

Dude... its 2011. Trolling each other never looked so good. :megalol:

[Frostie]

KaPow! TWS is the route of all evil.

KaPow! TWS is the route of all evil.

KaPow! TWS is the route of all evil.

[durka-durka]

Call me stoopid, but can you explain "going pitbull?" And is there an indication that it's gone that way?

[Exorcet]

Missile seeker timer goes to zero on HUD and radar. See manual.