BVR | |
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Most air combat will take place Beyond Visual Range (BVR). The following checklists are presented in the order in which they will be used in most aerial combat situations. | |
Check RWR and HUD for airborne threats indicated by " I " | ![]() |
Turn towards the threats | ![]() |
Radar ON | |
The Radar defaults to RWS mode | ![]() |
Adjust range | Tab |
Select Autopilot mode | Shift A |
Autopilot ON | A |
AUTO DESIGNATE | / |
OR | |
MOVE TDC OVER CONTACT | Shift arrows |
INTERROGATE IFF | |
Tone = FRIENDLY | |
Click = UNKNOWN | I |
VIEW THE CONTACT | 5 |
IF CONTACT IS FRIENDLY | |
UNDESIGNATE | Shift / |
Select RWS mode | Q |
Check RWR and HUD for threats | |
Execute a standard turn towards the threats | |
IF CONTACT IS UNKNOWN | |
Check Aspect angle | |
Check Closure | ![]() |
MANOEUVER STEERING DOT INTO THE NIRD | ![]() |
Padlock view | 4 4 |
Manoeuver until Range is between Rmin & Rmax | ![]() |
Select AIM 120 | [ |
Range 5-7 nm | |
SELECT AIM 9 | |
LISTEN FOR RISING TONE INDICATING LOCK ON | |
Within 1 mile | |
SELECT GUN | [ |
MiG-21 evades my AIM-120. Again. | ![]() |