T-45A UJPT, ADV, & IUT TFFP-03
Tactical Formation
2 nm
1/2 nm
90
1,000'
1/2 nm
90
1,500'
60
2,000'
(Sidewinder Minimum Range)
30
Cold Side
40
Sg 5, fr 2
Hot Side
2 nm
Snap Guns
Raking Guns
2 nm
Tracking Guns Kill
(Sidewinder Maximum Range)
Sidewinder Kill - Hot Side
WEAPONS FIRING ENVELOPE
B. Weapons envelope
LESSON NOTES
Point out the three-dimensional aspects of the weapons envelope,
emphasizing the angular differences as they relate to the hot and cold sides
of the envelope.
1.
Defines firing parameters for optimal employment of weapons
2.
Three-dimensional and dynamic-based on fighter and bandit
airspeed, altitude, g, specific weapons capability
3.
Firing within envelope optimizes probability of kill
4.
Weapons firing envelope for CNATRA
a.
Rear quarter for snap guns, raking guns, tracking guns, and
FOX-2
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