Target Pattern Procedures
Weapons
THE 10-DEGREE PATTERN
The 10-degree pattern simulates high drag or forward firing ordnance deliveries. Because of the
higher pattern airspeed, somewhat more g and AOB will be maintained in the pattern (Figure 23).
Pattern altitude:
2,500 ft AGL
Pattern airspeed:
350 KIAS
Release altitude:
1,000 ft AGL (bombs)/1,100-800 AGL (strafe)
Strafe envelope:
1,100-800 ft AGL
Release airspeed:
450 KTAS
Release rpm:
MRT
MIL setting:
115 mils (bombs)/47 mils (strafe)
Weather requirements:
3,000/5
2,500 ft AGL
"One's Abeam 1.9"
350 KIAS
Release
"Three's in Hot"
"Two's Off Safe"
1,000 ft AGL
450 KTAS
14,000 ft
Figure 23: 10-DEGREE PATTERN
(4-03) Original
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