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More explanation for bomb targeting
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'''Bombs:''' | '''Bombs:''' | ||
NB: only | NB: only CCIP mode is implemented - and only dumb low-drag unguided bombs - and only single release. | ||
*Select the right weapons set using the menu: Tomcat Controls > Fuel and Stores: "Bombcat" has 4 Mk83 bombs. | *Select the right weapons' set using the menu: Tomcat Controls > Fuel and Stores: "Bombcat" has 4 Mk83 bombs. | ||
* Master arm on | *Master arm on | ||
*Select A/G Mode | *Select A/G Mode | ||
*Select "Off" mode with the Stick Weapon Mode Selector (yes, off - you will still be able to pull the trigger in A/G mode). | *Select "Off" mode with the Stick Weapon Mode Selector (yes, off - you will still be able to pull the trigger in A/G mode). | ||
*Set the appropriate pylons into the up position: 3, 4, 5, 6. | *Set the appropriate pylons into the up position: 3, 4, 5, 6. | ||
* No need for locking with the radar. There is a CCIP in the HUD. | *No need for locking with the radar. There is a CCIP in the HUD. | ||
*Set wing sweep to manual and 55 deg. | |||
*Make sure you are high above terrain (e.g. 10000 ft) and initiate a steep dive to 40 degs. Deploy speed brakes in order not to get too fast. Make sure wings are levelled, otherwise the bomb will not hit even though the pipper is on the target (there is currently no vertical bomb fall line implemented in the HUD). | |||
*Release the bomb when the target is within the circle around the bottom of the HUD and before you reach 2000 ft above ground. | |||
Find out what is working for you - it is not that simple. | |||
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Using {{Key press|Ctrl|n}} two different radar scan modes can be chosen (alternatively press the corresponding buttons on the RIO's front console): | Using {{Key press|Ctrl|n}} two different radar scan modes can be chosen (alternatively press the corresponding buttons on the RIO's front console): | ||
*"PULSE SRCH": used to scan a large part of the sky. | *"PULSE SRCH": used to scan a large part of the sky. | ||
*"TWS AUTO": {{Wikipedia|Track_while_scan}} used to lock targets and automatically follow them. Switch to this mode, once you have found the target(s). However, be aware that the cone is about half the size - i.e. you should fly the aircraft such that the targets are more in the | *"TWS AUTO": {{Wikipedia|Track_while_scan}} used to lock targets and automatically follow them. Switch to this mode, once you have found the target(s). However, be aware that the cone is about half the size - i.e. you should fly the aircraft such that the targets are more in the centre of the radar as otherwise you will not see the targets, which were visible in "PULSE SRCH" mode. | ||
{{#ev:youtube|ibHrZyAQ1C4|||A tutorial video explaining how to fire the F-14B's missiles.|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|ibHrZyAQ1C4|||A tutorial video explaining how to fire the F-14B's missiles.|frame}} | ||