Section 66.1. Laser-Designation and Beam-Riding Vikhrs Missile Deployment.6.1.1. Introduction to and Deployment parameters of AT-9 Anti-Tank Missiles and consequent
deployment thereof in a non-hostile environment. Vikhrs are a Laser beam-riding missile and consequently care must be taken to set up the correct approach to Target:
Once Target has been visually acquired switch on Shkval TV Targeting System (O).
Ground - Stabilize the sensor in the vicinity of the target (TAB) and slew the scan zone centre over the Target.
Increase or Decrease the sensor magnification (= - ) as circumstances require.
Be sure to set the size of the Target Base correctly (Ctrl = or Ctrl -).
Personell and Minor Structures: 5m
Humvee/Avenger Vehicles: 8m
Cars and Armoured Vehicles: 10m
Tactical Aircraft and Helo's: 20m
Transport and Strategic Aircraft: 30m
Buildings: 20-60m
Ships: 60mShkval will automatically Lock onto nearest object within the acquisition frame that has dimensions comparable to the set target size.
Confirm Lock by the “AC” message displayed in the T.V. Monitor (Auto-Tracking).
Speed not to exceed 450-500km/h.
*ENSURE THAT YOU ARE STILL BEYOND LAUNCH RANGE ONCE ABOVE STEPS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT YOUR ALTITUDE IS 2000M+AGL
IF NOT, BREAK 180 DEGREES, EXTEND AND RE-ENGAGE TARGET AS ABOVE*Upon Maximum Launch Range enter Shallow 5 degree dive with Nose to Target, Deploy Airbrake and Flaps One Down.
Activate Laser RangeFinder (Shift-O) (LA appears on T.V. Monitor and HUD), and Release Weapon (Space).
Hold attitude until Missile Impact and Confirm Kill.
Disengage Laser-Rangefinder (Shift-O)
Retract Airbrake and Flaps Up.
Break 180 degrees and Extend.
Ensure Sufficient time given for Laser-Rangefinder to Cool.
Re-Engage if necessary.
Keep Altitude at all times above 1000m AGL
6.1.2. Deployment thereof in a Hostile Environment and attendant deployment procedures.Deployment as indicated above. Further factors to be taken into consideration in a Combat Environment are the Following:
Short-Range SEAD a priority when entering the Target Area. Neutralization of I/R SAM Systems and AAA of Vital Importance.
Fire ONE missile only per target, except in the case of Heavy Armour (Battle Tanks)
Armour - Double-Tap Two AT-9’s per Target.
Naval Targets: Deploy FOUR AT-9’s at LA per Target.
6.1.3. Deployment thereof using the “Ripple-Fire “ technique.To be employed against non-armour targets once HZ has been Sanitized.
Best employed against Columns/Static Targets in close proximity to each other.
Deployment as 6.1.1.- following Launch of first missile, wait approx 6-8 seconds and Launch another Missile and so on, taking care to launch no more than 3-4 missiles.
Immidiately upon impact of first Missile, slew sensor to next target prior to arrival of beam-riding missile. Await Impact and repeat procedure until all missiles Have impacted.
Confirm Kills.
Disengage Laser-Rangefinder (Shift-O)
Retract Airbrake and Flaps Up.
Break 180 degrees and Extend.
Ensure Sufficient time given for Laser-Rangefinder to Cool.
Re-Engage if necessary.
Keep Altitude at all times above 1000m AGL
6.1.4. Consequent evasive maneuvering and extension subsequent to Weapons Release.Dependant on the Circumstances, Programmed dispersal of Chaff and Flares to be Undertaken whilst engaged/on attack Run (Shift - Q).
Imperative that the Target Zone/HZ NOT BE OVERFLOWN when engaged in Vikhrs Deployment and 1000m AGL is maintained at all times.
Practical aspects to be covered in the relevant section Training Mission.
6.1.5. Advanced - Tactics/Formation Vikhrs 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.
**DO NOT OVERFLY THE HZ**Created by 159th_Viper