User manual GAMES PC LOCK ON-MODERN AIR COMBAT

[. . . ] Lock On: Modern Air Combat Lock On: Air Combat Simulation TM TM Enhanced Manual Reference Manual Training Guide Recognition Guide Digital Aspirin Ltd & Ubisoft 2003 Copy Number All content, (including in-game graphics), except where otherwise noted are copyright by Ubisoft and Digital Aspirin Ltd and cannot be reproduced without expressed written consent. All screenshot images, except where otherwise noted, are copyright Digital Aspirin and are used under license. Certain images are Public Domain, such as the aircraft recognition section. Please email info@lomac-manual. com if you believe the manual contains copyrighted material and we will remove and/or label the images accordingly. Index Introduction by Carl C. [. . . ] The S-25-OFM has a modernized, strengthened penetrating warhead, which is effective against hardened facilities and warehouses, shelters, and other protected targets. The S-25 has an effective range of 2000 m with a margin of error of about 0. 3% of launch range (rockets fired at a maximum of 2000 m will land within a 6 m diameter). Air-to-Ground Weapons 107 The table below contains specification for various types of unguided rockets: Type S-8B Carrier (#) MiG-27 (80), MiG-29 (80), Su-24 (120), Su-25 (160), Su-33 (120) Range, km 2. 2 Weight, kg 15. 2 Warhead type concrete-piercing S-13OF/S-13T MiG-27 (20), MiG-29 (20), Su-24 (30), Su-25 (40), Su-33 (30) 2. 5 68/67 blast-fragmentation/ penetrating S-24B MiG-27 (4), MiG-29 (4), Su-24 (4), Su-25 (8) 2 235 blast-fragmentation S-25OF Su-24 (6), Su-33 (6) 3 380 blast-fragmentation S-25OFM Su-24 (6), Su-33 (6) 3 480 penetrating Cannon Strafing The cannon is located in the starboard wing root extension and is normally used in conjunction with the laser rangefinder. The cannon is extremely accurate, having a fire rate of 1, 500 rounds per minute, with 150 rounds ammunition. The barrel of the GSh-301 has a 2, 000-round life, equivalent to 80 seconds of fire at usual 1500 rpm. The cannon is fixed in the forward direction. During an attack on ground targets, the cannon and unguided rockets are employed in effectively the same way. The main differences are the maximum effective range and the minimum range (dictated by firing safety), which for GSh-301 are 1800 and 700 meters, respectively. 108 Ground School GROUND SCHOOL Air combat is a complicated task; military pilots receive years of training and practice before being turned loose to fight for their country. Simulated air combat isn't as complicated, but a thorough understanding of basic flight and combat principals is required to ensure victory. 8. 001 Indicated Airspeed and True Airspeed All airspeeds are not created equal. Dense air at lower altitudes both increases the lift generated by the wings, and resists the aircraft's movement. Thinner air at higher altitudes reduces the amount of lift the wings can produce, but lets the aircraft move more easily. As a result, an aircraft moving at a constant 350 knots has different performance and flight characteristics at sea level than at 40, 000 ft. This is called the aircraft's True Airspeed (TAS). Most modern aircraft adjust the airspeed display to account for altitude. This Indicated Airspeed (IAS) displays the airspeed that would provide equivalent performance at sea level. For example, an aircraft flying at 350 knots IAS at 5, 000 ft has the same performance as flying 350 knots IAS at 45, 000 feet; however, its TAS is actually significantly faster at the higher altitude. Displaying IAS reduces the pilot's workload, minimizing the amount of flight performance data that must be memorized. hSome airspeed indicators show TAS; others show IAS. Always confirm the operation of each air speed indicator prior to takeoff. 8. 002 Velocity Vector The velocity vector is an extremely important indicator displayed on most fighter jets' HUDs. The velocity vector shows where the aircraft's momentum is actually taking it. For example, any time you change course, the aircraft's momentum keeps it moving in the original direction until the thrust of the engines overcomes the momentum and establishes a new heading. Aircraft like the MiG-29 and Su-27 are famous for high AOA flight, in which case the aircraft's nose is pointing one direction, but the plane is actually moving a different direction. In this case, the velocity vector indicates where the aircraft is actually heading. [. . . ] PAINT: Illuminate an object with radar energy. PICTURE: Situation briefing given by AWACS or GCI that provides a general tactical overview. PITBULL: AIM-120 AMRAAM is at active range. PRESS: Continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained. [. . . ]