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8.1. R-73 and R-60 Weapons Delivery8.1.1. Introduction to and Familiarization of Lock and Launch procedures pertaining to the Aphid and Archer missiles.R-73: Archer
R-60: Aphid
*Air-to-Air Missiles for Protection Only: Do Not Tango with a Fast-Jet and expect your Paint-Work to remain Unscratched*DeploymentIf the situation dictates that an Airborne Threat has to be engaged, enter Air-to-Air Mode (2).
Longitudinal Mode is activated.
Maneuvre the Aircraft so that the centre of the HUD Aircraft symbol is over the Target.
Missile Seeker will attempt to obtain Lock.
*Note that the Missile Seeker has a 2 Degree only Scan Zone along the Aircrafts Longitudinal Axis*Lock Range dependant on Target Craft's I/R Signature.
Once Missile Seeker has obtained Lock, "LA" will appear in the HUD as well as a Lock Audio Signal. Ordinance can now be Deployed.
*Note however that once LA obtained and Audio Lock SIgnal is received only means that Target has been Locked - Does not mean that Target is in Range*Launching too early will result in the Missile not having enough Energy to Intercept the Target.
Fire only when Target is clearly visible.
Once Launched the Missile is Fire-and Forget and requires no additional support from the Launch Craft.
Communicate with relevant Brevity Codes situation of Attack Run to Flight Lead with Confirmed Kill and Status upon Egress.
8.1.2. Deployment of said missiles to rotate between a Neutral/Hostile environment.Deployment as above.
Specific Practical aspects to be Canvassed during Practical Training Missions.
8.1.3. Advanced - Tactics/Formation Air to Air Missile Deployment.Deployment as above with regard to Lead/Wingman Weapons Deployment in a Hostile Multi-Threat Environment.
Practical aspects to be covered in the relevant section Training Mission.
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