The AIM-7 Sparrow: Range, Geometry, Phoenix [Part III]
Part III shows additional tests, such as the performance at different ranges, different geometry, and a comparison with the AIM-54 Phoenix.
Category: F-14 & RIO
The AIM-7 Sparrow: Loft Performance [Part II]
Part II of the AIM-7 study focuses on the loft, a familiar technique that allows the AIM-7 to invest energy into altitude as the rocket motor burns, and then cash in by converting altitude to speed and range.
Unsung Hero: The AIM-7 Sparrow [Part I]
The AIM-7 Sparrow is often overshadowed by the AIM-54 Phoenix and the AIM-120 AMRAAM, to the extent that many in DCS prefer to skip it entirely.
The Sparrow is, in DCS, a surprisingly capable missile, if used correctly. This study aims to improve the understanding of the performance, peculiarities, and properties of this missile, to achieve better results with it.
New AIM-54 Brief Look. Part II: Energy
The second brief look at the new AIM-54 is about the energy. How to describe it? Well, something in-between “gotta go fast” and “gotta go high“! Speed and altitude, and especially the latter, are now key factors.
New AIM-54 Brief Look. Part I: Guidance
As mentioned a few times already, I do not want to commit to a full study of the AIM-54 until it is considered finalised. Thus, this is a quick look at the new missile implementation, starting from the most interesting aspect: the new guidance.
MUST Know: Fix an F-14 Departing from a Carrier [AN/ASN-92 Bugfix]
There is a huge number of topics, details, and procedures a virtual F-14 crew must know to be proficient.
The one described in this article is one of the most common issues impacting the Tomcat when it operates from a Carrier, and can be fixed in a matter of seconds. Not doing it, can make a huge difference in a mission.
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