T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT TFFP-03
Tactical Formation
3.
Used when
a.
Bandit is outside weapons envelope
b.
Turning to intercept
LESSON NOTES
Point out that selected maneuvers have to be tailored according to the
dynamics of the situation, e.g., an engaging turn may become a hard turn in
order to defeat the bandit's maneuvering.
B. Hard turns
1.
17-unit AOA turn
2.
Compromise between turn rate increase and energy bleedoff
3.
Used
a.
When bandit is approaching weapons envelope
b.
To deny/obtain firing solution
(1) Increase/decrease angle off
(2) Increase/decrease closure rate
C. Break turns
1.
Maximum g turn (19-21 units AOA)
2.
Maximum instantaneous turn rate and rapid bleedoff of energy
3.
Used to
a.
Defeat employed weapon
b.
Destroy attacker's firing solution/forcing an overshoot
(11-98) Original
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