Weapons
Target Pattern Procedures
THE 20-DEGREE PATTERN
The 20-degree pattern substitutes for the 30-degree pattern when the ceiling is unsuitable for
30-degree deliveries (Figure 22).
Pattern altitude:
6,000 ft AGL
Pattern airspeed:
300 KIAS
Release altitude:
2,000 ft AGL
Release airspeed:
450 KTAS
Release rpm:
95-97%
MIL setting:
120 mils
Weather requirements:
6,500/5
6,000 ft AGL
"One's Abeam 1.9"
300 KIAS
"Three's In Winchester"
Release
"Two's Off Safe"
2,000 ft
450 KTAS
Mil Depression
13,000 ft
Figure 22: 20-DEGREE PATTERN
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