MiG-21 Weapons Management: Difference between revisions

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 The pipper correction angle is set automatically via the position of the GUN/LAUNCH and SHOOT/BOMB switches. If SHOOT/BOMB is set to BOMB, the pipper attempts to help with bomb releases (this is not CCIP or CCRP, and is not accurate). If SHOOT/BOMB is set to SHOOT, and GUN/LAUNCH is set to GUN, the pipper angle will adjust to the correct angle for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gryazev-Shipunov_GSh-23 GSh-23]. If it is set to LAUNCH, it will adjust the angle depending on which armament position is selected on the weapons panel (S-5, S-24, or missiles).
-'''''Manual Mode'''''
-In manual mode, the span and angle must be entered manually. When the target is within visual range, use the {{key press|i}} and {{key press|k}} keys to move the pipper diamonds so they surround the target. Range to the target will be estimated based on the wingspan and pipper diameter. Note that while in manual mode, the locking bars on the radar cannot be moved.
 === Lights ===