FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

CHAPTER TEN T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE
Figure 10-5 Target Movement and Velocity Vector Placement
By placing the Velocity Vector above the target, the target will move down. By placing the
Velocity Vector below the target, the target will move up. By placing the Velocity Vector on the
target, the target remains stationary.
The farther away you place the Velocity Vector from the target, the faster it will move. The
closer you place the Velocity Vector to the target, the slower it will move. Farther = Faster;
Closer = Slower.
Correcting for a Shallow Initial Sight Picture
For a little shallow (target lies 31 to 32 degrees):
If you find yourself with a shallow sight picture, in order to correct back to the wire, you need to
fly shallower than the planned dive. Typically speaking, if the target is around 31 to 32 degrees,
place the Velocity Vector 4 to 5 degrees above the target and hold that Flight Path Angle. In
doing so, the target will begin to move down. If at 6,000’ the target is 34 degrees depressed, you
are back on the wire; reset the Velocity Vector to the planned dive (30 degrees) and continue
tracking to the Checkpoint. If the target still has some angles to travel, continue holding the
initial FPA to keep the target tracking down. Approaching checkpoint, you will need to start
evaluating the Target Placement Angle and begin a smooth bunt to set the TPA.
10-6 ADDITIONAL WEAPONS MANEUVERS / TARGET TRACKING