R-77 pitbull

[djembe]

I do not quite understand.

When you launch a 120 at long distance(BVR), it goes directly to HPRF?

In HPRF mode, the missile receives information from the aircraft's radar?

[djembe]

It is right in the post you quoted. MADDOG.

 

The problem is that it does not match what I read before

"" Mad Dog "- Refers to a visual launch of an AIM-120 or other ARH AAM."

 

As I understand, visual mean you have target in sight. right?

[GGTharos]

Mostly used when you have a bandit in the ASE and no radar lock, at least in RL ... it has nothing to do with being defensive. If you have a lock but you have to cut it short for any reason, that's a cheapshot.

 

My understanding is that mad dog is call when you don't have a lock but still fire active missile in direction of enemy hoping that it's radar will pick up the target itself... Mostly used if you have to go defensive and don't have time to lock an guide till missile is pit bull/active

 

Anyway different countries use difent terminology, even in same country airfore and navy aviation can use different terminology.

[GGTharos]

Correct. It's meant to be used when you have the target in sight but not a radar lock for whatever reason.

 

In-game, people used to use it in a slightly different way because of the scan logic ... which is no longer the case.

 

As I understand, visual mean you have target in sight. right?

[djembe]

Correct. It's meant to be used when you have the target in sight but not a radar lock for whatever reason.

 

In-game, people used to use it in a slightly different way because of the scan logic ... which is no longer the case.

 

Thanks for clarify