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 12).
Pattern altitude:2,500 AGL
Pattern airspeed: 350 KIAS
Planned Release altitude: 1,000 AGL (bombs)/1,100-800 AGL (strafe)
Minimum Release altitude: 900 AGL
Strafe envelope: 1,100-800 AGL
Release airspeed: 450 KTAS
Release rpm: MRT
Mil setting: 117 mils (bombs)/47 mils (strafe)
Radalt: 600
Weather requirements: 3,000/5
2,500 ft. AGL
"One Abeam 1.9"
350 KIAS
Release
"Three in Hot"
1,000 ft. AGL
"Two Off Safe"
450 KTAS
14,000 ft
Figure 12: 10-DEGREE PATTERN
(4-03) Original
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