FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

CHAPTER ONE T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE
T-45A CONTINUOUSLY COMPUTED IMPACT POINT (CCIP)
The CCIP submode (bombs, rockets, gun) compensates for dive angle, airspeed, altitude, and
target wind to display a continuously computed impact point for the selected weapon. The CCIP
submode display provides a cruciform symbol with a pipper in the middle which depicts where
the weapon will strike if released immediately. In CCIP BOMBS only, an aiming line is
projected above the CCIP marker to provide azimuth steering guidance (Figure 3-11). When the
pipper of the CCIP marker is over the target, press the weapons release button. Remember, the
CCIP mode is not magical. The computed impact point relies on the data entered and a smooth
tracking run to solve the bombing triangle equation.
In CCIP ROCKETS and GUN, the CCIP marker will flash when the computed slant range
exceeds 12,000 ft for rockets or 8,000 ft for gun. The technique for using CCIP begins with a
normal roll-in. For CCIP BOMBS, place the aiming line over the target and allow the CCIP
marker to move up to the target. For CCIP ROCKETS or GUN, place the CCIP marker on the
target and hold it there. Even though the computer compensates for all release parameters, except
for pipper placement, releasing near your normal parameters will improve the system’s accuracy.
You may have to adjust your release aimpoint because the actual target winds may differ from
the forecast winds you entered into the HUD.
T-45A DECLUTTER
The declutter function works the same in the air-to-ground mode as in the navigation mode.
Declutter 1 or 2 clears the left side of the HUD display of true airspeed, AOA, Mach, and g.
Since true airspeed is referenced for release and g is referenced for recovery, declutter functions
will not be used in the air-to-ground mode.
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