FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE CHAPTER EIGHT
Figure 8-48 CCIP Gun Strafe Procedures
Upon rolling in on the target, place the Velocity Vector about 1° above the target. Or simply,
place the target in between the Velocity Vector and the CCIP cross. The CCIP cross initially
flashes indicating it is out of firing range and turns steady when within firing range. Allow the
CCIP cross to naturally track up to the target, as it approaches the target begin firing by
squeezing the Gun Firing Trigger in the control stick. As the CCIP cross begins to cross over the
target, smoothly begin a slight forward bunt to help concentrate the main portion of the rounds
on the target. Prior to reaching the minimum firing altitude, release the gun trigger and begin the
Guns Jink Maneuver. The firing window is between 1,300’ and 1,000’. The time in this window
is about one second.
The Guns Jink Maneuver
For strafe recovery, a level jink will be practiced. As the nose of the aircraft comes through the
horizon, roll to 70 degrees AOB and smoothly apply 4 g’s. After 20 degrees of heading change,
relax g, reset AOB, and pull to the abeam.
DELIVERY PROCEDURES AND TRACKING TECHNIQUES 8-53