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Dimitris -> RE: Blind Phoenix launches and EMCON ruminations (4/25/2017 5:49:57 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Rosmarus Seems to be the same behaviour and I understand what happens. But how realistic is this, AFAIK AIM-54s do not really have a combat record but there must've been tactics ready for their use, was this kind of active launching considered feasible back when it was in use? 1. Yes, AFAIK it is possible to launch in "TARH right off the bat" mode against targets close-in. It is also possible to use "traditional SARH" under the same circumstances if the radar is available. Kurt Plummer describes such a shot during the AIM-54 service trials: quote:
In another 'miracle mile' event, an F-14, firing at a BQM-34A with an initial setup of 10,000ft and Mach .72 vs 50ft and Mach .75 at 22nm separation showed the weapon intercepted at around 16nm in 54 seconds. DESPITE being a SARH-PDSTT all the way (no firing lag to account for time share TWS on multiple missiles) in nominally 'snap down' assisted conditions for acceleration, where there was no time spent climbing to the loft. DESPITE the fact that the missile was indeed /powered throughout the flight/. Average Missile Mach was only 1.88. 2. AIM-54s have an interesting combat record, with the Iranian air force. Against unprepared fighters they were reportedly quite effective. ACIG has some articles on this IIRC.
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