TWR, Fuel & Performance: F-4E, MiG-21, Mirage F1 – Comparison
This is the second part of the TWR, Fuel & Performance study about F-4E-45MC, MiG-21bis and Mirage F1CE. This time, the three fighter jets are directly compared.
Category: F-4 & Nav
TWR, Fuel & Performance: F-4E, MiG-21, Mirage F1 – Details
The second round of thrust-to-weight ratio, fuel and performance analysis travels back to the mid-to-early 70s, discussing the American F-4E-45MC, the Soviet MiG-21bis and the French Mirage F1CE.
Due to the length, I split this part in two. The first introduces the three aircraft.
F-4E Air-to-Air VII: “40° Cold of CATA” Intercept Technique
This article discusses another 1970s intercept technique. It is not as simple as the Sync-Z-Turn discussed previously, but it is still quite intuitive and easy to remember. The fulcrum of the manoeuvre lies in the name: “40° Cold of CATA at 25nm”. Yes, it’s a long name.
F-4E Air-to-Air VI: Assess CATA & Bandit Heading [Essential]
This article covers a helpful procedure to determine the Collision Antenna Train Angle (CATA) and the Bandit’s Heading without necessarily requiring a radar lockon. These parameters increment the crew’s SA, enabling intercept techniques and effective target engagement.
F-4E Air-to-Air V: SYNC-Z-TURN [Essential]
After a great deal of theory and scholastic discussions, we finally start to apply those topics into more practical and immediate procedures. The SYNC-Z-TURN is the first intercept technique discussed that does not require a radar lockon.
F-4E: Stop struggling in Air-to-Air
After nine articles discussing some features of the APQ-120, air-to-air and AIM-7 employment, I went back to comments and feedback and noticed how several players struggle with the F-4E in the air-to-air arena. This article discusses some “macro issues” players may encounter whilst playing in the Phantom II.
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