MCDONNELL

AIRCRAFT

COMPANY

/
MCDONNELL DOUGL~
CORPORATION

P.s. 940 October 1979

NOTE THIS PUBLICATlC)N IS A FAMILIARIZATION MANUAL. IT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES F·15 ARMAMENT SYSTEMS, MISSILES, OTHER ORDNANCE, AND WEAPONS CONTROLS. THIS PUBLICATION IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT REPLACE· OR 'SUPERSEDE ANY IN· FORMATION ISSUED THROUGH OFFICIAL MILITARY CHANNELS. ALTHOUGH THIS PUBLICATION IS NOT CLASSIFIED, PROPER DISCRETION IN HANDLING MILITARY INFORMATION MUST BE OBSERVED. BEFORE MAKING THIS PUBLICATION OR ITS CONTENTS AVAILABLE TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION, OBTAIN PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION, PRODUCT SER· VICE DEPARTMENT (092), P.O. BOX 516, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63166.

Table of Contents

Title Tech Order List Principle Dimensions Section I General System Description Section II Danger Areas - General Radiation Danger Areas Airframe and External Stores Danger Areas Airframe Danger Areas Jet Fuel Starter Danger Areas Section III Safety Devices - General
LAU-l06/A Launcher, Guided Missile LAU-1141 A Launcher, Missile

Page vii 1-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3

2A

AERO-3B Launcher, Missile SUU-591 A Armament Pylon-Inboard SUU-601 A Armament Pylon-Centerline MER-200P Ejector Rack, Bomb SUU-20BI A Dispenser, Bomb & Rocket M61Al Internal Gun Section IV
LAU-l061 A Launcher, SUU-591 A Armament ADU-4071 A Launcher LAU-1141 A Launcher,

3-1 3-1 3~2 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4c9 ,4-10 4-11

Guided Missile Pylon, Inboard Adapter, Guided Missile Missile AERO-3B Launcher, Missile SUU-601 A Armament Pylon, Centerline MER-200P Ejector Rack, Bomb SUU-20BI A Dispenser, Bomb & Rocket SUU-611 A Pylon, Outboard -. MAU-12CI A Rack, Bomb

Suspension Equipment

Table of Contents Title Section V External Stores Weapon Physical Characteristics Section VI Missile - AIM-7F (Sparrow III) LAU-I06/ A guided missile launcher LAU-106/ A guided missile launcher (cont) LAU-106/ A guided missile launcher (cont) LAU-106/ A guided missile launcher (cont) Missile - AIM-7F (Sparrow III) Missile - AIM-9J/L (Sidewinder) Missile - AIM-9L (Sidewinder) Missile - AIM-9 (Sidewinder) LAU-114/Amissilelauncher AERO-3B missile launcher SectionVII M61Al, 20 mm Gun Gun System Operation Ammunition Drum and Conveyor System Hydraulic Drive Assemblies Gun Electrical Control Rounds Limiter/Totalizer Total Rounds on System Gun Firing Gun Clearing Section VIII Armament Control Set (ACS) Converter Programmer Armament Control Panel Master Mode, Control Stick and Throttle Switches Section IX Air-to-Air Attack Modes ; Medium Range Missile (MRM) AIM-9J/ J-l Short Range Missile (SRM) AIM-9L Short Range Missile (SRM) M61Al Gun
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7-1 7-2 7-3 7-5 7-5 7-6 7-6 7-7 7-7 8-1 8-2 8-2 8-3 9-1 9-6 9-10 9-13 9-18

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Table of Contents Page ... 5-1 ., .5-2 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 Title Section X Air-to-Ground modes 10-1 Auto delivery , 10-2 CDIP delivery , 10-3 Direct delivery , 10-4 EO delivery 10-5 Manual delivery 10-6 A/C station controls and indicators " 10-7 A/G store inventory counter 10-8 A/G store legend 10-9 A/G station select buttons 10-9 Burst height control. 10-10 A/G ripple release controls 10-12 A/G programming controls 10-14 A/G select knob , 10-15 Option indicators and select buttons , 10-16 Release sequence options 10-21 Release internal - direct delivery mode .10-24 Bomb drag options 10-25 Bomb fuse arming options 10-26 Delivery minimum release interval mode 10-28 Impact length - auto and CDIP delivery mode , 10-30 Pattern length - direct delivery mode , 10-31 Minimum pattern length - auto and CDIP delivery mode 10-32 Manual delivery mode 10-33 EO guided weapon delivery mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10-33 Section XI Ground Support Equipment Section XII Glossary (Abbreviations and Acronyms) 12-0 11-0 Page

· ... 6-9

... 6-11 · .. 6-13 · .. 6-14 ... 7-1 ... 7-2 , 7-3 , 7-5 .... 7-5 .... 7-6 .... 7-6 • .... 7-7 .... 7-7 • .... .... .... .... 8-1 8-2, 8-2 8-3

.... 9-1
.... 9-6

... 9-10 ... 9-13 ... 9-18 iii

ARMAMENT TECHNICAL ORDERS T.O.NUMBER

2JA12-9-3 6J14-2-34-3 9H17-3-8-3 11B29-3-25-2 11B29-3-28-1 11F13-29-6-2 11F13-29-6-4 11F32-2-31-3 11F97-5-3 600 Gallon Fuel Tank M61A1 Gun Hydraulic Flow Regulator

TITLE
Engine Throttle Assembly

MAU-12CI A Bomb Rack SUU-20BI A Practice Bomb Dispenser

ANI AWG-20 ACS ANI AWG-20 ACS (I.P.B.)

Armament Converter Control Panel Programmer Adapter

A Pi FI

11LA8-7-3 1111-2-14-2 11L1-3-15-22 1111-3-28-2 11 W1-7-15-2 11W1-7-15-4 11WI-12-4-32 11 W1-12-4-34 llWI-28-5-3 11Wl-28-5-4 16W6-25-3 16W6-25-4 16W6-26-3

AD U -4071 A Launcher

LAU-1141 A Missile Launcher AERO-3B Missile Launcher LAU-106/ A Missile Launcher M61Al Gun Accessory M61Al Gun Accessory M61A1 Gun Intermediate M61A1 Gun (LP.B.) M61Al Gun Hydraulic Gun Hydraulic Drive O.H. Instructions System System (I.P.B.) Maintenance

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Ai

vi

T.

Drive (I.P.B.)

SUU-591 A and SUU-601 A Pylons O.H. Instructions SUU-591 A and SUU-601 A Pylons (I.P.B.) SUU-611 A Pylon O.H. Instructions and I.P.B.

iv

ARMAMENT AGE TECHNICAL ORDERS T.O. NUMBER

33DS-3-46-1 33DS-3-46-4 33DS-12-208-1 33DS-12-208-4 33DS-12-208-1 33DS-4S-33-1 33DS-4S-33-4 33DS-S3-11-1 33DS-S3-11-4 33D9-12-3-12 33D9-4S-34-1 33D30-4-S-1 33D30-4-6-1

TITLE
ANI AWM-7S Weapons Firing Circuit Test Set ANI AWM-7S Weapons Firing Circuit Test Set (I.P.B.) ANI AWM-72 Armament System Test Set ANI AWM-72 Armament System Test Set (l.P.B.) Gun Control System Test Set Maintenance Instructions andI.P.B. ANI AWM-74 Launcher Pylon Test Set ANI AWM-74 Launcher Pylon Test Set (I.P.B.) ANI AWM-73 MER Test Set ANI AWM-73 MER Test Set (I.P.B.) ANI ASM-ll Guided Missile Launcher Test (Sidewinder)
A/E-24T-140

Guided Missile Launcher Test Set

20 mm Ammunition Loader Ammunition Loader, Mobile

ARMAMENT RELATED TECHNICAL ORDERS T.O. NUMBER

IF-lSA-Ol IF-lSC-Ol IF-lSA-l IF-lSC-l IF-lSA-S IF-lSC-S IF-lSA-6 IF-lSC-6 IF-lSA-2-1 IF-lSC-2-1 IF-lSA-2-3 IF-lSC-2-3

TITLE
List of Applicable Publications Flight Manual Basic Weight Checklist and Loading Data Inspection and Maintenance Requirements Aircraft General Information Boresighting

ARMAMENT RELATED TECHNICAL ORDERS (CO NT) T.O.NUMBER

IF-lSA-2-13 IF-lSC-2-13 IF-lSA-2-14 IF-lSC-2-14 IF-lSA-2-1S IF-lSC-2-1S IF-lSA-2-24 IF-lSC-2-24 IF-lSA-2-2S IF-lSC-2-2S IF-lSA-2-27 IF-lSC-2-27 IF-lSA-2-28 IF-lSC-2-28 IF-lSA-2-29 IF-lSC-2-29 IF-lSA-2-2-2 IF-lSC-2-2-2 IF-lSA-2-16-1 IF-lSC-2-16-1 IF-lSA-2-16-2 IF-lSC-2-16-2 IF-lSA-4-1 thru-7 IF-lSC-4-1 thru-7 IF-lSA-33-1-1 IF-lSC-33-1-1 IF-lSA-33-1-2 IF-lSC-33-1-2
IF-lSA-34-1-1

TITLE
Weapon Control and Delivery System Gun System Master Troubleshooting Head Up Display System (HUD) Radar System Electrical Power Supply Systems Wiring Diagrams Wire Repair Ground Handling & Servicing Central Computer System Central Computer Software Illustrated Parts Breakdown Weapons Loading Basic Information Weapons Loading Procedures Weapons Delivery Manual (Air-to-Air) Weapons Delivery Manual (Air-to-Ground) Ground Handling of Explosive Loaded Aircraft vi

IF-lSC-34-1-1 IF-lSA-34-1-2 IF-lSC-34-1-2 llA-1-33

FIGURE 1 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS

18ft3in.

12 ft 1 in. Static Ground Line

7ft.8in. Static Ground Line

Height Dimensions are Typical for an Aircraft Fully Serviced and with Full Internal Fuel

28.25 ft

CD

F-15A/C:

15 ft
in.
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[l) F-15B/D: 15 ft 11

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SECTION I GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The F-1S is a high-performance, supersonic, all-weather, air-superiority fighter. Its primary mission is aerial combat, but it also performs ground attack missions. Radar and heat seeking air-to-air missiles and a 20 mm gun are the primary armament. As an aerial combat aircraft, it can carry four AIM-7 missiles corner mounted on the fuselage, two AIM-9 missiles under each wing, and an internally mounted M61Al automatic 20 mm gun. As an attack aircraft, the F-1S is capable of carrying conventional bombs while retaining its own self-protective and an automatic 20 mm gun. a multiton load of missile armament,

The F-1S is also capable of carrying Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) pods, one under each wing on the outboard stations or one on the centerline station. STATIONS: The F-1S has nine stations mounted on the underside of the wings fuselage. all of which vary in their capabilities and attaching hardware. 1. The outboard wing stations are designed on each wing. and

to carry the ECM pod only, one

2. The inboard wing stations can be equipped with AIM-9 missiles, general purpose bombs, fire bombs, guided weapons, dispensers, and fuel tank. 3. The fuselage corner area contains four stations. AIM-7 missiles only. These stations carry the

4. The fuselage centerline keel station can be equipped purpose bombs, fire bombs, guided weapons, dispensers, fuel tanks.

with general ECM pod and

1-1

AIRCRAFT DANGER AREAS

SECTION II

2-0

The following is a brief description of the P-lS danger areas and are shown for information purposes only. Please refer to the appropriate Technical Orders for detailed descriptions of areas that are considered dangerous. FIGURE 2-1 RADIATION DANGER AREAS

1~ "0-<'
NOTE

1.

\'~
ground r efuelinq operations within of the radar transmitting antenna. a

All transmitting devices should be turned off prior 10 bringing electro explosive devices (EED) into the area No transmitter should be operated within 500 feel of an..,. exposed uninstalleu EEO.

2. Do not perform 110 foot radius

EWWS Antenna

,~
Tacan Anten~::::~/

~E~,::
~
IFF/UHF Antenna

Antenna

EWWS

Lower

EWWS Antenna

Tacan/UHF
MINIMUM OPERATING TRANSMITTERS FROM SAFE

Antenna

DISTANCE

ANTENNAS IN FEET (PERSONNEL) the Nearest

Forward Transmitting Aft

Internal

Countermeasures (2) (leMS) Transmitting

5 (From Antenna)

Antennas (leMS)

Internal

Countermeasures Antenna Antenna IFF/UHF

3 8

Antenna Upper Lower Upper Radar

TACAN and

T ACAN/UHF Lower

Antennas

EWWS
ECM Pod AN/ALO·t t9)V)·t2

2 302 \0 6

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FIGURE 2-2 AIRFRAME AND EXTERNAL STORES DANGER AREAS

Outboard Pylon SUU-61/A LAU-l06/A Fuselage Missile Launchers Sparrow Missiles

Centerline Pylon SUU-60/A

Aero-38 or LAU-114/A Launchers Sidewinder Missiles

WARNING All armament and munitions are carried externally except for the gun located aft of the right engine inlet. Areas to the fore and aft of all missiles must be considered potentially dangerous areas. Aircraft carrying munitions will be loaded, unloaded and/or parked in designated explosive parking areas. Refer to 11 A·1·33.

Inboard Pylon SUU-59/A

External Wing Fuel Tank (or Other Store)

External Wing Fuel Tank (or Other Store)

NOTE

Outboard Pylon SUU-61/A

1. Illustration is not intended to show operational mixed loads of stores and weapons but to indicate optional
station 2. External loading. fuel tanks, conventional munitions, racks,

and/or missile launchers attached to the wing pylon stations or to the centerline rack are droppable when explosive cartridges are loaded. Immediate areas must
be considered dangerous for maintenance personnel;
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refer to external stores safety devices.

2-2

FIGURE 2-3 AIRFRAME DANGER AREAS

WARNING
Personnel should remain

dear

of areas

indicated

in RED

whrl"! external Refer 10 engine

power run-up

is applied danger

to the tor nature

aircraft, JFS is funning, Or ecqincs arc being and extent of engine rUI~· up hazards. Keep clear To prevent 01 movable surfaces. explosion/lire under certain

OPf'fi:l!cd.

area"

conditions,

do not

par k power

units

under

or adjacent

to

wing vent/dump masts.

Rudder

Ejection

Seat

.~

Gun Port Approach Area ~rEjectiOIl Seat (TF·15AI WARNING Avoid the MLG tire area
If necessary to work w heels, because danger
In

if

overheated brakes are susoec

safety cages can of heal should

ted.

area,

be installed alter aircraft

around the
direction, has stopped to the lire.

approach tires only from a lore or att

blowout increase from vi transfer the ho~ brake

of tire

Tire Danger

Retractable Steps

iixed na\ s, on
hen When NLG or MLG forward doors are open, maintenance safety pins shall be installed prior to work in

nust iel:
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these areas

Liquid Oxygen Overboard Vent

2-3

FIGURE 2-4 JET FUEL STARTER DANGER AREAS

NOTE

1. Areas shownapplyonly on a clearday. 2. Minimumsafedistance from jet fuel starterintakeis 4 It in all directions.

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~4000F

LEGEND 800°F 600° F 300° F

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340 MPH·······

170 MPH

136 MPH _ .... -Ground Line------------------:::,_j:.::-GP79·9665·6

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ARMAMENT SAFETY DEVICES

SECTION III

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MPH

3-0

SAFETY DEVICES· GENERAL The following Safety Devices are used on the Pylons, Launchers, Racks, and Internal Gun. Please refer to safety precautions, warnings, and the proper use of the safety devices as called out in the appropriate Technical Orders. This publication is for information purposes only.

FIGURE 3·1 LAU·106/A LAUNCHER

Safety Pin

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3-1

FIGURE 3·2 LAU·114/A LAUNCHER

Ls",wPiO

FIGURE 3-3 AERO-3B LAUNCHER

Safety Pin

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3-2

INBOARD ANFIGURE 3-4 D CENTERLINE

PYLONS

SUU-59/A Inboard Pyon I

<,
Bomb Rack ~ Safety Pin _/

SUU-60/A Centerline Pylon

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3-3

FIGURE 3·5 MER·200P

MER-200P Assembly

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3-4

FIGURE 3·6 SUU·20B/A DISPENSER

iP79·9665-10

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3-5

FIGURE 3-.7 GUN INTERNAL 20 mm

Clearing Sector Tool/ Download Pin Assembly

Safety Switch

Armament Ground Safety Pin

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3-6

SECTION IV MENT SUSPENSION EQUIP

FIGURE 4-1 SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT

Suspension (Store) LAU-106/A ADU-407/A LAU-114/A Launcher Adapter (Launcher) Launcher

Weight Ib 50 345 26 51 49 296 500 276 50 81

98765432

SUU-59/A Pylon'

AE RO-3B Launcher SUU-60/A Pylon' MER-200P Ejector Rack SUU-20B/ A Dispenser (Empty) SUU-61/A Pylon (ECM) MAU-12C/A Bomb Rack

'Weight includes MAU-12C/ A Bomb Rack

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4-1

LAUNCHER,

FIGURE 4-2 GUIDED MISSILE, AIRCRAFT LAU-106/A

The LAU-106/ A launchers are corner mounted inside the fuselage struct of the aircraft and are self-contained gas operated mechanisms capable suspending, launching, and jettisoning AIM-7F missiles. Dimensions: a. Length: 54.3 inches b. Width: 4.0 inches c. Height: 8.0 inches

4-2

16/A

FIGURE 4-3 PYLON, INBOARD AIRCRAFT,

SUU-591 A

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The SUU-59!A inboard pylon provides for carriage of AIM-9 Sidewinder to-air missiles, single / multiple air-to-ground weapons, or fuel tank. A adapters are installed on the sides of the pylon to provide for ~••~IIV1""111~ of the LAU-114/ A or AERO-3B launchers and AIM-9 missiles. The internally housed MAU-12C! A bomb rack provides suspension for the 200P Multiple Ejector Rack, SUU-20B! A practice bomb dispenser, galIon fuel tank, or single weapons. imensions: a. Length: 174.4 inches b. Width: 5.0 inches c. Height: 20.2 inches

4-3

FIGURE 4-4 ADAPTER, GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER,

ADU-407/A

The guided missile launcher adapter, ADU-407/ A. is used to adapt the LAU-114/ A missile launcher or the Aero-3B missile launcher to the inboard pylons. Dimensions: a. Length: 120.3 inches b. Width: 5.3 inches c. Height: 5.4 inches

4-4

LAUNCHER,

FIGURE4-5 GUIDED MISSILE, AIRCRAFT,

LAU-114/A

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adapt the e inboard

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The LAU-114/ A missile launcher is attached to the ADU-407/ A missile launcher adapter on the inboard pylons and provides suspension and release capabilities for the AIM-9J/ J1 and AIM-9L missile. Dimensions: a. Length: 93.0 inches b. Width: 2.6 inches c. Height: 4.9 inches

4-5

LAUNCHER,

FIGURE 4-6 GUIDED MISSILE, AIRCRAFT,

AERO-3B

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The Aero-3B missile launcher is attached to the ADU-407/ A missi launcher adapter on the inboard pylon and provides suspension and releas capabilities for AIM-9J/Jl missile. Dimensions: a. Length: 87.2 inches b. Width: 2.6 inches c. Height: 4.9 inches

4-6

FIGURE 4-7 PYLON, CENTERLINE AIRCRAFT,

SUU-60/A

38

I,
1665-18

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The SUU-601A centerline pylon provides for carriage of singlelmultiple air-to-ground weapons, fuel tank,or ECM pod. The pylon internally housed MAU-12CI A bomb rack provides suspension for the MER-200P Multiple Ejector Rack. SUU-20BI A practice bomb dispenser, 600 gallon fuel tank, single weapons. or ANI ALQ -119(V)-12 ECM pod. Dimensions: a. Length: 151.4 inches b. Width: 5.0 inches c. Height: 15.2 inches

4-7

FIGURE 4-8 MULTIPLE EJECTOR RACK, MER-200P

The MER-200P provides for suspension and release of up to six (6) air-tc ground weapons per aircraft station. It consists of a structural adapter whic attaches to the centerline and inboard pylon MAU-12CI A. Dimensions: a. Length: 196.9 inches b. Width: 22.7 inches c. Height: 17.4 inches

4-8

DISPENSER,

FIGURE 4-9 BOMB AND ROCKET, SUU-20B/A

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6) er

The SUU-20BI A bomb and rocket dispenser is provided for bombing . missions. The lower surface of the center section is recessed to accept six BDU-33 series practice bombs. The dispenser is carried on the inboard and centerline stations. Note: The rocket capability is not used on the F-1S. Dimensions: a. Length: 122 inches b. Frontal dimensions: (Elli ptical)

19 x 12 inches

4-9

.,
,
FIGURE 4-10 PYLON, OUTBOARD AIRCRAFT, SUU-61/A

The SUU-61/Aoutboard pylon provides for carriage of various ECM outboard pylon is a self contained manual lock type, with two hook (one each 30 inches apart). Stores suspension pins are operated by lHa,uu,auy operating a drive suspension bell crank and locking manually with an L"-ULf;m~~v lock mechanism. Forward attachment to aircraft is by manually operating hook release mechanism and locking manually with an in-flight mechanism. Aft attachment is by an aft attach support assembly attached aircraft and held to outboard pylon by a quick release pin arrangement. cable assemblies inside the pylon are for interconnecting the aircraft wiring the various ECM pods. The outboard pylon cannot be jettisoned. Dimensions: a. Length: 72.3 inches b. Width: 4.0 inches c. Height: 9.1 inches

4-10

FIGURE 4-11 RACK, BOMB EJECTOR, MAU-12CI A

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The SUU-59/ A inboard and SUU-60/ A centerline pylons are equipped with MAU-12C/ A bomb rack. The rack incorporates four hooks in tandem PC;jU:>'Ullllnp,rrrlittinll 14 or 30 inch suspension, and an ejector mechanism, a manual and a harness to electrically interconnect the rack to the aircraft 1II-1JlJ~m.~.wt.>".,. The MAU-12C/ A bomb racks are designed to carry and eject stores up to 5,000 pounds. Four adjustable swaybraces are mounted on the of the bomb rack. Dimensions: a. Length: 32 inches b. Width: 3 inches (excluding swaybraces) 11.25 inches (including swaybraces) c. Height: 6.25 inches (excluding swaybraces)

4-11

SECTION V EXTERNAL STORES

5-0

FIGURE 5-1 EXTERNAL STORES

!
Stores Air-to-Air Missiles AIM·7F AIM·9J AIM·9J·l AIM·9L General Purpose Demolition Bombs MK82 LDGP MK·82 Snakeye MK·84 LDGP Fire Bombs BLU-27B/B (Finned) BLU-27B/B (Unfinned) Guided Weapons MK-84 EO (GBU-8/B) MK-84 Laser (GBU-l0A/B, Dispensers CBU-52 BIB CBU-58/B CBU-71/B MK-20 Rockeye II Training SUU-20B/A (Bombs Only) Fuel Tank 600 Gallon (Empty) ECM Pod ECM Pod (AN/ALQ-119(V)-12) 505 550 1970 829 799 2293 2053 785 810 810 486 418 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 18 18 3 9 9 3 Weight Ibs. Stations 98765432 Total 510 170 165 191 11 2 2 2 11 2 2 2 4 4 4 4

3 3

3 3

3 3

BIB)

3
4 4 4 6 4 4 4 6 12 12 12 18

3 3 1 or 2'
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320

580

'Cannot be carried on wing and centerline at the same time.

5-1

FIGURE 5-2 STORE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (F-15 SPECIFIED STORES)

Sinqle Carriaqe Stures Weight length Diameter
MultipleCarriageSto(e5 Weight

Lengl"

iO',m,to
10.8

~
tow~DI;~'~,'rH~ra' Pl"P()S~

~
1970 153.5 18.0 MK-B2 LOGP 505 89.6

~ ~
2052 MK-84 las", Guided Bomb 168.3 18.0

550

89.0

10_8

R;;,;:'CP

(] [
MK-84 Efecuu-Opucar
Guided Bam\)

g
[]

<::::::::::=:>
BlU-278 B Fire Bomb 2300 149.0 18.0

799

129.8

l75

~
BlU-278 B Finned Fi.-.~Bomb 2123 150.5 18.0 8'"

\i\1.4

liD5

~
MK·84 Inl!il Red
Gui(j(,c) Bomb

~
CBU·52B iB, -58'8, ·71-'8 CllI,ll!!" Borne

785 810 810

92.0

16.12

418 SUU-20B A Practicc Dispenser (Bombs Only)

122.0

19.3 W 12.3 H

~
Ci~;s~e~r 2 Bomb
P,llckp_ve 1\

j:
486 92.02 13.3

Il
i,

:;a
AIM-9J) 144.0 8.0

@
122.0 120.0 113.0 5.0 5.0 5_0

AIM-9J AIM·9L

\:ow;;'
ECM Pocl AN AlO-119(V)-12

)J
154.8 10.0

h r": Ii

I!

5-2

89.6

10_8

89.0

10.8

129,8

141.4

18.75

SECTION VI

MISSILES

92.0

7F SPARROW III MRM (MEDIUM RANGE MISSILE) The AIM-7F Sparrow missile (Figure 6-1) is a supersonic, radar guided, airmissile. The tactical mission of the AIM-7F is to intercept and destroy aircraft and missiles in all types of weather. The AIM-7F Sparrow misnormally used for medium range attacks, but can be used against a target. Guidance of the missile is accomplished by a semi active pulse radar target seeker. The missile target seeker receives and interprets energy directly from a pulse doppler radar transmitter and from the aircraft which has been illuminated with energy from the radar trans. The guidance system produces signals which direct the missile on a to intercept the target. Four movable, modified delta wings ltLi~"1J'~U to the flight control section control the missile during flight. Four fins are attached to the aft end of the rocket motor in line with the

FIGURE 6-1 AIM-7F SPARROWm

Tunnel Cable

Aft Section (Waveguide, Rear, Aft Section)

Rear Antenna, Forward Section

(Waveguide,

1------1---

Radome

Target Seeker

--t-~JWarhead

Forward Section)

F liqht --II------Rocket Control

Motor--__'-J
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The AIM-7F missile is composed of the missile radome and four tubular shells containing major functional components. The major functional components are (1) the target seeker group, (2) the flight control group, (3) warhead, and (4) rocket motor. Each major component will be discussed briefly in the following paragraphs. RADOME The radome forms the nose piece of the missile and covers the RF head assembly of the target seeker. Two radome shapes are currently used on the AIM-7F missile. The radome shapes are known as the Von Karman and the tangent ogive, which in laymen's terms means that the shapes are a compromise between good aerodynamics and good radar transparency. TARGET SEEKER GROUP The target seeker group contains two subassemblies: (1) the target seeker antenna assembly and (2) the target seeker electronics package. The target seeker antenna consists of a flat-plate, slotted array antenna, associated microwave components, and ferrite phase shifters. The antenna is actuated by a solid-fuel gas pressurized unit (GPU). The GPU supplies hydraulic power to the antenna gimbal system. The target seeker electronic package is an all solid-state design and is packaged so that all subsystems are accessible for maintenance. FLIGHT CONTROL GROUP The missile flight control group consists of an autopilot and hydraulic control. These subassemblies process angular error information and provide wing control signals to guide the missile during flight. All four wings are actuated to control the missile in the pitch and yaw axes. Two of the wings provide missile control in the roll axis. Each wing has a maximum rotary motion of plus or minus 22 degrees. The flight control group also contains an AC/DC converter for adapting aircraft electrical power to the missile requirements. A snap-start battery, located in the flight control group, supplies missile electrical power after missile launch. Prior to launch, the aircraft supplies the flight control group with inputs to control missile flight path and seeker positioning. This missile attitude control is known as English bias. English bias provides the missile with course correction commands during the boost portion of the missile flight. Roll command signals are also provided to the missile. The roll command signals assist the missile in establishing a normal post launch flight attitude with the umbilical connector up in relation to the horizon line. 6-2
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WINGS The four modified delta wings are located near the missile center of gravity. During flight, the wings control the missile in pitch, roll, and yaw axes. Roll control is provided by differential movement of the two pitch wing surfaces. The two yaw wings are mechanically coupled and are controlled by one hydraulic valve and actuator. WARHEAD The warhead is located between the target seeker group and the flight control group. The warhead consists of an explosive-loaded cylinder which has a safe-arm device and a fuze booster charge. The warhead is of the insulated continuous-rod type. When detonated, the rod sections expand into a continuous ring. Target kill is accomplished by collision of the continuous ring and the target. As the missile reaches the nearest point of intercept with the target, a pulse generated within the missile target seeker detonates the warhead. ROCKET MOTOR The MK-58 rocket is a boost-sustain, solid propellant motor. The rocket motor provides two levels of thrust for the missile. The rocket motor consists of three major subassemblies: a case propellant grain, a safe-arm igniter, and a nozzle. The rocket motor attaches to the aft end of the missile flight control section. LAU-I06/ A GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER The LAU-I06/ A launchers (Figure 6-2) are mounted inside the fuselage of the aircraft. The launchers are self-contained, gas operated mechanisms, capable of suspending, launching, and jettisoning the AIM-7F missiles. Four launchers are used on the F-15 aircraft at stations 3, 4, 6, and 7. (Figure 6-3.) The LAU-I06/ A missile launcher will begin an ejection/launch sequence in the following order: The missile hook unlatching operation begins with the ignition of gas generating cartridges installed in the launcher breeches. The cartridges provide all of the energy to unlock the launcher mechanism and eject the AIM-7F missile. Gas pressure operates a series of bellcranks and linkages in the launcher. As overcenter linkages move aft, the forward and aft missile hooks open, releasing the missile. At the same time the missile hooks are opening, gas pressure is directed to the ejector pistons. Gas pressure, metered by restrictors, enters the top of the ejector piston assemblies. The inner and outer pistons begin a downward travel. When the inner piston reaches its full downward travel gas pressure escapes overboard through gas vents. The extension of the piston forces the missile down and away from the launching aircraft.

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Attached to the forward ejector foot is a cable assembly which is attached a lever/target assembly (see Figure 6-2). When the ejector piston av"a~"'_ the lever/target is pulled downward. This action activates the launcher imity switch (see Figure 6-2). The proximity switch sends a signal back to Armament Control Set (ACS). When the ACS receives this signal it sends motor fire signal to the missile to ignite the missile rocket motor. The motor fire signal is transmitted to the missile through a motor cable. The cable interfaces via plugs between the launcher and the and contains a length of encapsulated coil wire (see Figure 6-2). missile launch, the cable is pulled from its coiled position permitting SUltl(;lellll! missile separation from the aircraft prior to missile motor ignition. ignition, the cable shears free from the missile. FIGURE 6-2 LAU-1061 A MISSILE LAUNCHER MECHANISM

ASSEMBLY

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The launcher also provides an electrical umbilical plug which interfaces the missile and provides power/data to the missile up to the instant of separation. This plug also contains a safety feature which prevents the motor fire signal from reaching the missile prior to the ejection sequence. When the missile launcher safety pin is installed, the launcher safety switch is actuated. The safety switch interrupts the electrical signal to both ejector cartridges and the missile motor fire assembly. When the safety pin is fully inserted into the launcher the LAU-I06/ A launcher is both electrically and mechanically safe.

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SIDEWINDER SRM (SHORT RANGE MISSILE) ION AIM-9 guided missile (Figure 6-4) is a supersonic, air-to-air, homing that uses infrared passive target detection, proportional navigation and a torque balance control. The missile is designed to be launched aircraft-mounted, rail-type launcher. Each missile consists of four sections: guidance and control (GCS), warhead, influence fuze, and motor. The guidance and control section contains the missile control units, a turbogenerator electrical unit (AIM-9J), or thermal (AIM-9L), and four control canards. A contact fuze is mounted into FIGURE 6-4 AIM-9J/L MISSILES

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SERVO-ASSEMBLY The servo assembly contains steering apparatus for the missile and is selfcompensating for altitude and airspeed. The power for driving the fins is provided by a slow-burning solid propellant in a canister attached to the servo block. The fuel is ignited by an electrical squib when the pilot fires the missile. The missile is steered in flight by two pairs of movable fins, the U/D and R/L fins. Each pair is mounted as a single shaft passing through the missile, and is actuated by two pistons under gas pressure. When a steering command 6-11

is received, pressure is decreased on one piston and increased on the other, and the attached pair of fins is deflected. The rate of turn of the missile is pro. portional to the torque applied to the fins. When the aerodynamic forces on the fins are low because of reduced airspeed or low air density at high altitudes, the fins merely turn farther before the forces on the rocker arm balance. The LAU-114/ A launcher (Figure 6-6) and the AERO-3B launcher (Figure 6-7) provide the suspension and release capabilities for the AIM -9L and AIM-9J/J1 missiles. A brief description of the launcher operation is contained in the following paragraphs: The missile interface consists of three missile suspension hangers which interface with the LAU-114/ A Launcher Rail. The missile hangers are slipped into the rail cutout and pushed forward until the missile forward hanger is captivated by a spring loaded detent. This restrains the missile in forward and aft directions. Snubber cams extend through the launcher rail and restrain the forward and aft missile hanger against rolling and lateral movement. AIM-9L canards are restrained by canard clips on the nose of the launcher. Motor fire voltage is provided via the aft of two missile contact points. forward missile contact point provides power for the fuze battery for only. The missile launcher electrical interface is provided by a 34 pin «UlUlU'-"" connector mounted in the nose of the launcher. AIM-9L umbilical can hook direct to the launcher; AIM-9J umbilical needs an adapter (19 to 34 pin) is stowed in the nose of the launcher. During missile launch, the missile will not start to move on the rail until the missile motor develops enough forward thrust to overcome the detent mechanism. The forward thrust required is preset in thee launcher at 1450 ± pounds. Forward motion of the missile lugs retracts the snubbers; as forward motion continues, the umbilical snatch-away retracts the umbilical up into the nose fairing to clear the missile lug. SR-116-HP-l ROCKET MOTOR The rocket motor has the same general appearances as the MK 17 rocket motor except it has an arming key which operates a safe/arm device in the rocket motor. The safe/arm device prevents inadvertent rocket motor during missile ground handling operations. The rocket motor weighs approximately13 pounds more than the MK 17 rocket motor. AIM-9 CONFIGURATIONS AIM-9J/P MK17 Motor AIM-9J-l/P1 MK17 Motor AIM-9J-2/P2 SR-1l6-HP-1 Motor SR-1l6-HP-1 Motor AIM-9J-3/P3 MK36 Motor AIM-9L 6-12 MK303 Fuze DSU-211B Target Detector MK303 Fuze DSU-21/B Target Detector DSU-lS/B Target Detector
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M61Al GUN SYSTEM & OPERATION

SECTION VII

7-0

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The internal gun system is an electrically controlled, hydraulically powered, air cooled, forward firing 20 mm gun mounted in the right shoulder area of the center fuselage section. (Figure 7-1) The gun has selectable firing rates of 4000 or 6000 Shots Per Minute (SPM) controlled by a Gun Rate switch located on the Armament Control Panel (ACP). Pilot control of the system is through the ACP and the control stick trigger switch. To fire the gun, the gun rate switch is positioned to a 4000 or 6000 (SPM) rate, depending on mission requirements, and the master arm switch is positioned to ARM. The pilot depresses the trigger tv the second detent to fire the gun and operate the HUn camera. The gun reaches the set firing rate in approximately 0.4 seconds. The throttle weapon select switch can be in any position for gun operation, but must be in the gun position (aft) for gun mode steering. The M61Al has a rotating cluster of 6 gun barrels. Each barrel fires once per revolution. The gun fires a total of 6000 shots per minute (100 shots per second) when the barrel cluster is rotating at 1000rpm. The muzzle velocity is 3380 feet per second. The M61A1 gun fires electrical primer, steel or brass case, 20mm, M50 series ammunition. The components that make up a complete round or cartridge used in the M61A1 gun are: a brass or steel cartridge case, an electric primer, propellant powder, and the projectile. The complete cartridge is approximately 6-5/8 inches long and weighs approximately 112 pound. The projectile is fired when an electrical pulse is applied to the primer. Three types of ammunition are used in the M61A1 gun. They are 20mm Target Practice (TP), High Explosive Incendiary (HEI), and Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) (Figure 7-3).

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The drum assembly (Figure 7-2) provides a storage area for the 20 mrn ammunition and is directly linked to the ammunition feed conveyor system. Each conveyor system is identical and contains an exit unit for removing ammunition from the drum, and an entrance unit for returning spent cases into the drum. The inner drum assembly, which is mechanically driven, rotates and drives ammunition along drum partitions and passes them on to the conveyor which supplies them to the gun feed assembly. After firing, the conveyor system directs spent cases (and cleared rounds) to the drum entrance unit. The entrance unit returns the rounds into the drum partitions. The complete ammunition cycle forms a closed loop from the ammunition drum in the center fuselage section to the gun in the right shoulder area (Figure 7-4).
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FIGURE 7-3 TP, HEI, AND API 20 mm AMMUNITION

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7-4

HYDRAULIC DRIVE ASSEMBLIES The aircraft utility hydraulic system supplies power to operate the gun system. The hydraulically operated power supply drives the gearbox assembly. The gearbox assembly provides mechanical power to drive the drum assembly through a double universal joint incorporating a quick disconnect. Power is also transmitted to the unload drive gearbox assembly through the drive shaft. The drive shaft is that part of the drive train connecting the outboard portion of the Gun Accessory System (GAS) equipment to the gearbox assembly through the conveyor tunnel. Each end of the drive shaft has a universal joint with a quick-disconnect. (Figure 7-2) A check valve is installed in the hydraulic return line of the power cupply to prevent return pressure from driving the power supply backwards and damaging the conveyor assembly. A flow regulator is installed in the hydraulic pressure line to provide a normal or decreased fluid flow rate to the power supply. A decrease in the fluid flow rate reduces the gun firing rate from a high rate of 6000 shots per minute to a low rate of 4000 shots per minute. The rate of fire is controlled by the rate switch on the ACP. The trigger signal energizes the power supply hydraulic motor which drives the gun and drum feed system GUN ELECTRICAL CONTROL The electrical power requirements for gun operation are supplied by the aircraft 115 VAC and 28 VDC bus systems, and controlled by the ACS. The trigger switch (second detent) applies 28 VDC to the safety relay ground latch, hydraulic motor solenoid interlock, and gun clear interlock to perform the following: • Enable safety relay ground latch to provide a safety relay ground to the gun clear interlock and gun fire safety relay. • Enable hydraulic motor solenoid interlock to provide outputs to the gun clear interlock and power supply. • Inhibit gun clear interlock output from triggering the 700 millisecond one-shot multivibrator. • Enable gun fire safety relay to provide a gun fire signal. The trigger switch is HOT with the landing gear handle UP and Master Arm energized. During ground operations a safety pin is installed into a safety switch assembly to interrupt gun fire voltage. A red streamer attached to the safety pin should be visible just below the gun fairing in the right wing shoulder area. (Refer to Figure 3-7 in the safety section in this handbook.)
7-5

ROUNDS LIMITER/TOTALIZER
The rounds limiter/totalizer is mounted on the bottom of the assembly (Figure 7-5). The power to operate the totalizer is transmitted the loading adapter chute assembly through a flexible shaft. drum from

The ROUNDS LIMITER may be manually set with the preset knob on the ground only. This control is rotated clockwise to decrease the limit, and counterclockwise to increase the limit. The desired number of rounds to be fired is registered on the 3-digit counter located adjacent to the set knob. The rounds limit toggle switch must be in the LIMIT position for this mode of operation. When the ROUNDS LIMIT switch is positioned to RDS LIMIT, the pilot can fire 799 rounds or less. To fire more than 799 rounds, the switch must be set to NO LIMIT. TOTAL ROUNDS ON SYSTEM. The indicator for total rounds expended (Figure 7-5), is located on the lower side of the drum and indicates the total number of rounds fired and/or cycled through the gun system. The indicator is automatically disabled during reloading.

FIGURE 7-5

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7-6

GUN FIRING Depressing the trigger switch to the second detent applies 28 VDC to the hydraulic motor solenoid interlock in the Converter-Programmer. When the solenoid-operated control valve in the power supply is energized, hydraulic fluid is routed to the drive motor which operates the gun and feed system through drive shafts connected to the unload drive gearbox and drum drive assemblies. As the gun system is driven, usable rounds are transferred from the drum assembly through the exit unit, lower feed chute, handoff unit, conveyor feed chute, and transfer unit to the feeder. The feeder unit guides rounds into the extractor lips of the bolt assemblies which chamber the rounds and provide a circuit for the fire signal. A 238 to 290 VDC fire signal is routed across closed contacts of the safety switch, firing contact assembly, and bolt firing pins to fire the electrically primed ammunition. Firing each round creates a dip in the fire voltage that is detected by the ACS, which provides inputs to a counter and drives the ROUNDS remaining indicator. The ROUNDS remaining indicator on the ACP, see Figure 7-6, will show the remaining quantity of useable rounds in the feed system. Empty cases and unfired rounds are returned to the unload drive unit where they are guided out of the bolts extractor lips into the transfer unit and transferred back through the conveyor return chute, handoff unit, upper return chute, and entrance unit into the drum. When the supply of ammunition has been exhausted, the last round switches interrupt the last round/rounds limiter circuit to .disable the gun system and prevent empty cases from reentering and jamming the gun. A 28 VDC signal is applied to the gun clear solenoid drive to provide a gun clear signal when enabled by an input from the 700 millisecond one-shot multivibrator. GUN CLEARING Gun clearing functions occur automatically. When the pilot releases the trigger, round fire voltage and counting functions are maintained on the gun until hydraulic braking action causes deceleration to a firing rate of 3900 150 SPM. At this point, all six bolt assemblies are locked in the cleared position. The delay between trigger release and the point at which incoming rounds are no longer chambered and fired is such that approximately 5 to 11 rounds will fire after the trigger is released. This depends on the initial firing rate. The time period between the last round fired and complete gun stop results in 4 to 9 live rounds clearing the gun and returning to the drum. The total time period between trigger release and gun full stop is slightly less than 1 second. During this period, the trigger is disabled and the pilot must delay at least this long between bursts.

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The clearing functions occur when the pilot releases the trigger, when the preset LIMIT of rounds have been fired, or when empty rounds appear in the last rounds switch assembly located in the drum hand-off unit.

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The Armament Control Set (ACS) controls all weapon functions which pertain to munitions selection, monitoring, arming, jettisoning and release sequencing. The ACS also provides the primary electrical interfacing between munitions aboard and the rest of the aircraft avionics in the weapon attack modes. It interfaces the Central Computer (CC) and provides for pilot control of armament mode selection via the Armament Control Panel (ACP), Master Mode buttons, control stick, and throttle controls. (Figure 8-1)

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CONVERTER PROGRAMMER (CP) • The CP interfaces with the multiplex bus (MUXBUS) for interchange of digital data between the ACS and the Cc.
• It converts digital data to analog signals required for weapon systems

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• The CP contains prelaunch and launch sequencing circuits for Air-to -Air (A/ A) missiles. • An intervalometer and release pulse generator circuits control release sequencing of all Air-To-Ground (A/G) munitions. • The Burst/Height Control is set to correspond to the burst altitude that has been pre-set into Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU) munitions. • The ALT/TIME Switch is used to identify whether the burst height setting is in altitude (feet x 100) or time (seconds).

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• The ACP controls application • Display of AI A missile provided. • Displays AIG weapon select status. • Weapon release-ready of Master Arm Bus power. are displayed. launch status is inventory weapon and missile

• Gunfire rate can be selected and rounds remaining station inventory

type and quantity

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• The ACP is used for storing of the AIG attack mode parameters CC and recall of the program for display. • Selective jettisoning The F-1S Weapons of all jettisonable external stores is provided.

MASTER MODE, CONTROL STICK AND THROTTLE SWITCHES

System operates in one of four modes: • Air-To-Air (AI A) • Air-To-Ground • Attitude (A/G) (VI) • Visual Identification

Director Indicator (ADI)

Three Master Mode buttons (Figure 8-3) determine which mode is selected. The buttons are push on-off: a light in the applicable button illuminates to indicate which Master Mode is selected. If all three Master Mode lights are off (assuming normal aircraft power up), the AI A mode is established and the Head Up Display (HUD) attack steering mode is either Medium Range Missile (MRM), Short Range Missile (SRM),or Gun depending on the position of the Throttle Weapon Switch. If any Master Mode button is on, the pilot can override that mode by selecting the rear position (AI A mode with Gun Steering) on the throttle weapon switch. NOTE: The rear switch position does not enable the gun firing circuits. gun is HOT anytime the Master Arm Bus is energized. The

The gun position is used to rapidly switch the weapons system into the AI A mode, and to select the gun attack display on the HUD. The SRM and MRM positions must be selected to launch the missiles and obtain the respective attack display on the HUD. See Figure 8-3 for description of control stick switches.

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FIGURE 8-3
Master Mode Buttons

Inboard

Throttle Auto-Acquisition Switch (4 Position) Trigger Switch (Two Detent) 1

Throttle

Weapon

Switch

Rear:
Selects AlA Mode and Gun Attack Display(Deselects any Master Mode Button) Center: Selects Attack SRM Weapon Display and Trigger 1: HUD camera operate. Trigger 2: Gun fire and HUD camera operate Depressed SRM or MRM launch and MAM illumination HUO camera operate Forward: Selects boresight auto-acquisitton Rear: Selects supersearch auto-acquisition Down: Rejects any acquisition of tracking returns radar to search mode Center: Spring loaded OF F mode. mode mode.

Forward: Selects MRM Weapon . end Atteck Display

Initial Oep and ReI: Uncages all SRM seekers and removes 20 S RM circle 2nd Dep and ReI: SRM seekers caged and commands 20SRM circle.
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SECTION IX MODES OF OPERATION AIR-TO-AIR

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The F-15 AI A Attack Modes are: • AIM-7F Medium Range Missile (MRM) • AIM-9J I Jl Short Range Missile (SRM) • AIM-9L Short Range Missile (SRM) • M61Al Gun MRM The MRM Attack may be visual through Heads Up Display (HUD) with or without radar lockon, or on the Air Navigation Multiple Indicator (ANMI) with radar lockon. Target illumination with RF energy and the launch envelope are primary factors in an MRM attack. The most accurate and primary mode is displayed on the HUD and ANMI when radar lockon is available. If radar lockon is not available (or degraded) the flood antenna is automatically activated. This will illuminate the target with RF energy during AIM-7F launch for missile guidance. The MRM mode is selected by placing the weapon mode switch on the throttle to the MRM position. When master arm on the Armament Control Panel (ACP) is activated, RDY appears in the missile status indicator of the priority station on the ACP. The ANMI and HUD displays (see Figures 9-1 and 9-2) are determined by the radar set mode of operation. The MRM steering modes are: • RADAR TRACK • FLOOD • MANUAL TRACK FIGURE9·1 AlA MODESANMI DISPLAYS
Artificial Horizon Allowable Steering Error Circle (ASE) Steering Dot Acquisition Symbol Rmax 1

Grid LinesRadar Target

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FIGURE 9·1 AlA MODES ANMI DISPLAYS (CONT)

RANGE

SCALE

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FIGURE 9·2 HUDSYMBOLS

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RADAR TRACK

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When MRM is selected, Figure 9-3, the command steering dot and the allowable steering error (ASE) circle are displayed on the ANMI and HUD. If radar range is not available, a fixed range is used in the computation of the steering dot and the ASE circle diameter is fixed to preset value. The Central Computer (CC) provides commands to generate the position the command steering dot on the ANMI and HUD, and the target designator box on the HUD. When target range is available, the maximum AIM-7F aerodynamic launch range (Rmax 1), the maximum maneuvering target launch range (Rmax2), and the minimum launch range (Rmin) ofthe missile is computed. If the target range is within the computed Rmax 1 and Rmin limits (and the missile seeker head is within limits), the IN RNG cue is displayed on the HUD. A radar range readout is displayed in the HUD window #4; predicted AIM-7F time of flight in seconds is displayed on the ANMI and HUD; an MRM shoot cue is displayed under the HUD target designator box when all MRM launch parameters are satisfied When the target range is less than Rmin (MRM not in flight), a flashing breakaway cue is displayed on the ANMI and HUD to indicate that the attack should be terminated. If a missile is in flight when target range becomes less than Rmin, a steady breakaway cue is displayed. When the computed time of flight has expired, the breakaway cue starts to flash and the ASE circle and steering dot are removed from the ANMI and HUD. (Figure 9-3). FLOOD MRM flood is automatically activated by the radar set during the MRM launch sequence whenever the radar is not tracking in High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) mode or when the radar is in a track extrapolate condition, and the target is within the flood antenna coverage. The 12° MRM reference circle and the flood cue are displayed on the HUD, Figure 9-3, indicating that the flood mode is active. All available radar RF energy is radiated from the flood antenna to insure illumination of the target for missile launch. Steering involves positioning of the visual target within the reference circle. MANUAL TRACK In Manual Track the pilot manually tracks the target by using the TDC to position the acquisition symbol over the target return on the ANMI. Since the pilot is manually positioning the radar range gate and antenna with the TDC, target range and angle data is available for MRM command steering. The command steering dot and a fixed ASE circle are commanded on the ANMI and HUD. The range marker is displayed on the ANMI range scale. If the missile is launched in this mode, the flood mode is activated.

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FIGURE 9·3 MRM DISPLAYS

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MRM DISPLAYS (CONT)

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AIM·7F LAUNCH
Depressing the weapon release button on the control stick causes the ACS to initiate the following launch sequence: (a) The ACS immediately provides a launch initiate signal to the CC for initiating the computation of the required missile launch parameters and for turning on the HUD camera. (b) Approximately 20 msec after the ACS receives the weapon release signal, the ACS sends a launch initiate signal to the Radar Set and a battery activate signal to the AIM· 7F missile in priority. The 20 msec delay allows the ACS to verify switch closure. The time when the ACS issues the launch initiate and the battery activate signals is specified as to, and all timing signals are referenced to to. The ACS immediately has altitude 1 and 2, true airspeed, switch after boost, and dogfight command signals available for the missile since the CC provides this information to the ACS whenever MRM is selected. (c) Upon receipt of the launch initiate signal from the ACS (to), the Radar Set starts a 1.35 second timer. At this time, the Radar Set determines whether to use the FLOOD or AI antenna for transmitting. The AI antenna is selected whenever the radar is tracking in HPRF or the radar is in a HPRF extrapolate condition and the target is outside the antenna coverage of the FLOOD antenna. For all other conditions, the FLOOD antenna is selected. The AIM·7F launch sequence continues in either an AI antenna or FLOOD antenna mode. (d) The ACS provides a simulated doppler signal to all AIM-7F missiles whenever the ACS is operating. The frequency of the simulated doppler signal is proportional to the radar range rate or, if the radar is not tracking, the frequency corresponds to a 300 ft/sec closing rate. (e) By to + 50 msec, the Radar Set sends rear signal RF to the missile's rear horn for use in tuning the AIM-7F missile receiver.
(f) At to

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i)

(k)

(I)

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(n)

(0)

(p)

+50 msec, the missile begins its rear signal sweep.

(g) FLOOD Antenna Mode. If the FLOOD antenna mode was selected in (c) above, the Radar Set sends a FLOOD antenna-on signal to the CC by to 65 msec If valid track data existed when the Radar Set determined to switch to FLOOD mode (Radar Set was tracking in a non-AIM-7F compatible waveform), the Radar Set continues to set the track valid discretes and to send frozen angle, angle rate, range, and range rate information to the CC for a minimum of 1.5 seconds. This allows the CC to compute the prelaunch commands based on best available target data even through the FLOOD antenna is used for missile illumination.

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9-8

the ACS e CC for rameters release iet and a 20 msec the ACS ecified as lately has dogfight rides this
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(h) By to +75 msec, the CC provides the computed prelaunch parameters of head aim pitch and yaw, English bias pitch and yaw, target range and roll command to the ACS. The ACS converts these parameters to analog signals and supplies them along with a sweep select signal to the missile. i) The missile issues a battery armed signal to the ACS sometime between to + 30 msec and to + 500 msec.

By to +500 msec, the analog prelaunch missile are stabilized.

parameters

from the ACS to the

(k) By approximately to +700 msec, the missile's rear receiver has completed one sweep of the frequency band and has tuned to the radar operating frequency. (1) If the battery armed signal, Item (i) is received by the ACS, the ACS issues a power removal command to the missile at to + 1.3 seconds. Upon receipt of this command, 3 phase power is removed from the missile and the missile switches to internal power. (m) FLOOD Mode - When the Radar Set's 1.35 second timer times out, the radar transmitter is switched off for a maximum of 200 msec to allow switching to the FLOOD antenna if the FLOOD antenna is to be selected. (n) If the battery armed signal from the missile remains above 20.5 ±3 volts from time of power removal until to 1.4 seconds, the ACS issues an eject command signal to the launcher. This signal commands separation of the missile from the aircraft.

he Radar -termines The AI :< or the s outside mditions, nee con; missiles d doppler not tracksile's rear

(0) Ifthe

battery armed signal is not received, or drops and stays below 20.5 between power removal and to 1.4 seconds, the eject command signal is inhibited and the ACS steps over to the next missile at to + 1.6 seconds.

± 3 volts

.lected in o the Radar Set king in a to set the mge, and nds. This I on best used for

(p) The missile identification signal from the missile to the ACS is lost at missile separation, and when a proximity switch on the launcher senses that the missile is 5.5 inches from the aircraft, it sends a commit-tolaunch signal to the ACS. (q) The ACS issues a motor fire command signal to the missile when the commit-to-launch signal is received and the missile identification signal has been lost (approximately 7 msec maximum from receipt of committo-launch until full rated motor fire current). (r) The missile identification signal from the missile to the ACS is used to determine whether the missile has been launched. If the missile identification signal is lost, it is assumed that the missile has been launched; therefore, the ACS resets the timer at to + 1.6 seconds, selects the next missile in the launch sequence, and updates the missile status display

9-9

on the ACS Armament Control Panel from "RDY"to··_". If the missile identification signal is not lost, it is assumed that the missile has not been launched, therefore, the ACS resets time at to + 1.6 seconds, updates the missile status display from "RDY" to "HUNG", removes the hung missile from the launch sequence, and selects the next missile in the launch sequence. (s) The missile count from the ACS to the CC is updated and the CC updates the missile ready count on the HUD. (t) Missile time of flight flashes and starts counting down. (u) The CC provides a missile illumination off command to the Radar Set after the computed time-of-flight of the missile decreases to zero. When the pilot desires to launch two AIM-7F missiles in succession against the same target, he depresses the weapon release switch, releases it, depresses it again, and holds it down until the first missile fires. Ripple launch is recognized by the ACS if the weapon release signal from the flight control stick is removed and reapplied any time between to + 120 msec and 1.6 seconds. At 60 ±20 msec after the timer is reset, the ACS outputs a second launch initiate signal and the above procedure is reinitiated for the next missile in the launch sequence. Prior to T.O. IF-lSA-S29 the MRM launch sequence is left rear, right rear, left forward, and right forward. After T .0. IF-lSA-S29, the sequence is: right forward, right rear, left forward,and left rear. The CCturns off the HUD camera 10 seconds after the weapon release switch is released. Any hung missiles removed from the launch sequence are reinstated by the ACS only if the power switch on the Radar Set Control Panel is placed off for 15 seconds and then back to operate. In this case, 3 minutes will be required to regain full radar operation. SRM, AIM-9J/J1 When the pilot selects SRM position on the throttle, the ACS establishes the predetermined launch sequence of the SRM and displays STBY in the missile status indicator on the ACP for the missile station which is first in the launch sequence. With the SRM mode established, the CC monitors the radar tracking status to establish the best available steering mode. If the radar is not angle tracking, the pilot may ignore radar acquisition procedures and steer to position the target in the SRM FOV (Field-of-View)circle,(Figure 9-4) obtain the SRM tone, estimate the launch envelope, and then proceed with launch procedures. If the pilot attempts radar acquisition, selecting supersearch (SS) auto acquisition provides a 20° reference circle; selecting BST provides a 4° reference circle. 9-10
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With lockon established, the command steering dot is displayed on the ANMI and the TD symbol appears on the HUD. The launch Rmax and Rmin symbols are also displayed on the ANMI and HUD. When the range to the target is within the Rmax and Rmin launch range limits and when the radar antenna line-of-sight rate is within the maneuverability limit of the SRM missile, an IN RNG cue is displayed on the HUD and ANMI. A radar range readout is displayed in HUD window 4; an SRM shoot cue is displayed under the HUD TD symbol when all SRM launch parameters are satisfied; and a circular range bar with an Rmin tab is displayed on the HUD when radar range to the target is less than 12,000feet. When the target range is less than the computed Rmin a flashing break X symbol is displayed and the CC discontinues the display of the SRM steering commands. This alerts the pilot to break off the attack.
If the target is not visible, the pilot must fly to position the ANMI steering dot within the ASE circle. If the target is visible, the pilot maneuvers to superimpose the HUD 2° circle over the visual target. When the SRM seeker detects the target, the missile tone is generated in the headset.
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If the pilot does not receive the detection tone, pursuit steering must be; Sl continued until the tone is available. The pilot may reject the selected missile ~ u and step to the next missile in the launch sequence by depressing the missile I fc reject switch on the throttle. ~ II tc When the target is between Rmax and Rmin and within the 2° reference tl circle (IR tone present), the pilot may launch one or more infrared (IR) '. ts missiles. After each launch, the IR tone should be present for the next missile; Ii in sequence. Missile boresight errors may require repositioning between ,ij launches to acquire tone. Because the AIM-9J may not capture the target ij when launched with the target near the edge of the reference circle (or tone :; sc area), the target should be centered as much as possible before launch. With ~ Ci the AIM-9P missile, the seeker should lock on any time the tone is present, a s1 and centering the target is not critical. In some cases, the pilot may choose to ij tl uncage the missile by pressing and releasing the nose gear steering button. II A When this is done,the missile tone may drop in volume or modulate, or go ~ u OFF completely (even though the missile locks on). Before TO 1F-1SA-740,all II ci missile seekers uncage, but the detection tone is received only from the ~ ts priority missile. If more than one missile is ripple fired, the tone is not present Ii s between launches. Missile uncaging may' be desireable in some cases to ~ simplify the steering task; the pilot need only keep the target within the HUD H Field-of-View (FOV).The priority missile detection tone must be present prior n ~ to uncaging. rl
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SRM LAUNCH SEQUENCE

The pilot applies the launch signal by depressing the weapon release button. The ACS provides the launch command to the selected missile and to the CC for HUD camera activation. When the RDY missile is launched, the missile identification signal is lost at that station. The ACS selects the next missile in the launch sequence and updates the display from RDY to a'~:'If a malfunction inhibits launch, the status displayis updated to HUNG, the hung missile is bypassed, and the next missile in the launch sequence is selected. The CC updates the missile count on the HUD and de-energizes the HUD camera 10 seconds after depressing the weapon release button. The missile select and launch sequence is L OUTBD, R OUTBD, L INBD, and R INBD. The SRM launch delay after pressing the weapon release button is 350 msec. Before T.O. 1F-1SA-740, the button may be released and pressed again to launch the second missile at the same target. In this case, the first missile launch should be observed by the pilot before releasing the button, and pressing the button a second time. This is not a system requirement but the procedure will avoid any possibility of the second missile tracking the first.

After T.O. 1F-15A-740, further consideration is required before launching a must be second missile at the same target. On these aircraft, only the priority missile :d missile ~ uncages and locks on the target when the uncage button is pressed. Therere missile' fore, if the uncage button is utilized before the first missile launch, the aircraft ! must be maneuvered to reposition the target at boresight,and the detection tone obtained again before launching a second missile at the same target. If .eference the uncage button is not used and the first missile is launched at a boresighted ued. (l.R) , target, the detection tone for the next RDY missile should be available with rt missile little additional steering. between If the pilot wishes to launch an AIM-9J/J1 missile at a second target, the ie target seekers of the remaining missiles must be caged if they were previously un: (or tone caged (aircraft before T.O. 1F-15A-740). The uncage button on the control .ch. With stick must be momentarily activated to recage the seekers. This also restores present, the small ASE circle on the ANMI and HUD. After T.O. 1F-lSA-740, the small choose to ASE circle is automatically displayed since the succeeding missiles are not ~ button. uncaged during the first missile launch. In either case, once the reference te, or go circle is displayed, a maneuver is required to acquire an IR tone on the second l-740, all target. from the

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t present cases to the HUD ent prior

SRM AIM-9L When the pilot selects SRM with the weapon select switch, the ACS displays STBY in the missile status indicator for the missile station which is first in the launch sequence. Cooling of the AIM-9L seekers should be initiated at least 25 seconds before missile launch. Cooling may be manually selected with the option pushbutton;

9-13

it is automatically selected in the SRM mode when the master arm switch is placed to ARM. AIM-9Lmissile control and the various displays (see Fig. 9-S) depend on whether the radar is tracking or not tracking the target. If the radar is tracking, the priority missile seeker head is slaved. If the radar is not tracking, the priority missile seeker head is positioned to boresight, The priority missile seeker may be nutating or held stationary. Nutation increases the effective FOVand aids in target detection. The nutation (SCAN)option is automatically selected for the priority missile in the SRM mode; however, the pilot has the option of rescinding nutation. The SCAN rescind pushbutton on the Armament Control Panel rescinds nutation; the SCAN option pushbutton restores nutation. All remaining missile seekers are caged. If the radar is tracking the target, the priority missile seeker head is slaved to the radar 11 Line-of-Sight (LOS) and nutates about this axis if SCAN is not rescinded. ~ When the SRM mode is selected, the CC monitors the radar track status to .~ establish the best available steering mode. ~ NO RADAR TRACK k All AIM-9Lmissile seeker heads are aiigned to the missile boresight posi- ~ tion while the radar is in search (no radar track). The seeker head position ~ circle on the HUD is centered on the FOV circle (either SCAN or non-scan :1 FOV).The boresight centerline is depressed approximately 44 mils below the '.1 gun cross (9 mils below fuselage reference line (FRL». '1 The pilot must maneuver the aircraft to superimpose the FOV circle over 'I the visual target. When the SRM seeker detects the target, a tone is present-l ed in the headset.j con~ole). . . ..
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Note: The SRM tone level is adjusted by the WPN knob on the ICCP (left ,I
If the pilot does not receive the detection tone, pursuit steering must bel

,I

continued until the tone is obtained. Once target detection is obtained, the ,) seeker may be locked on the target before launch if desired. When the seeker :/ uncage button on the control stick is depressed one time, UNC (Uncaged) is 'I displayed on the HUD. (When in SCAN,an audio threshold must be cxccededl before lockon is achieved). Lockonis indicated by removal of the FOV circle j (no radar track). The pilot may launch the missile when within the estimated 1\ launch envelope and the seeker is either providing a detection tone (no lockon) ;! or a chirp tone (seeker lockon). . WITH RADAR TRACK The FOVcircle on the HUD is replaced by a steering dot and an ASE circle: when the radar is in angle track. The ASE circle remains constant in size ' regardless of SCANselection/rescind. The pilot should keep the dot centered to fly a pursuit course. 9-14

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FIGURE 9·5 AIM·9L SRM DISPLAYS

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When radar angle track is established, the AIM-9L missile seeker in mis priority is slaved to the radar antenna LOS; all other seekers remain aligned to j the missile boresight position. Radar LOS is indicated by the TD symbol on the HUD. The seeker head position symbol is centered in the TD symbol while ste the seeker is caged and slaved to the radar antenna. The seeker head can be IN removed from radar LOS and manually positioned to missile boresight by foIl holding the IFF button depressed. If the LOS represented by the TD symbol and SRM seeker head position circle are within angular coincidence, this is a visual cue to the pilot that the missile has been successfully slaved to the . radar LOS. If angular coincidence between the two lines of sight does not exist (and also when the seeker is independently tracking), the two symbols are dis- AI played independently. When target range is available from the radar set, Rmax and Rmin launch range symbols are displayed on the ANMI and HUD. When the range to the target is within Rmax and Rmin limits, an IN RNG cue is displayed on the ANMI and HUD. When the engagement conditions are such that varying only the range to the target will not produce conditions under which the missile can intercept the target, a NO ZONE indication is displayed and the Rmax/Rmin symbols are deleted. A radar range readout is displayed in HUD window 4; a circular range bar with an Rmin tab is displayed inside the ASE circle when range is less than 12,000 feet; and an SRM shoot cue is displayed under the TD symbol when all launch conditions are satisfied. A tone in the headset indicates the missile has sensed the infrared radiation of the target. If this audio exceeds a certain threshold level and the uncage button is pressed, the missile is allowed to acquire and track the, target. UNC (uncaged) .is d. .sPlayed on the HUD. If the audio threshold is not .. i exceeded when the uncage button is pressed, the missile will not lock on: : however, if the audio threshold is subsequently exceeded, and the uncage : button has not been pressed a second time, the missile is allowed to acquire ~ and track the target. Lockon is indicated by a chirp audio tone and the. ASE fl circle which doubles in size. I' Once missile lockon has been enabled, the TD and SRM seeker circle symbols are displayed independently. Seeker circle offsets of up to 20 from the center of the TD box may be present due to inherent missile and aircraft" tolerances. Circle jitter of up to 0.20 may also be present. The diameter of the.~ ASE circle on the HUD and ANMI doubles in size to signify lockon, but still represents the steering envelope.
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After missile lockon, the aircraft is maneuvered to position the command steering dot to the center of the steering circle (pure pursuit) and achieve an IN RNG condition. If the range to the target becomes less than Rmin, the following cues alert the pilot to break off the attack: a. A flashing break X cue is displayed steering on the ANMI and HUD. dot displays are removed from b. The ASE circle and command the ANMI and HUD. AIM-9L SRM LAUNCH SEQUENCE

bar is less than' )01 when all rared radiavel and the d track the .shold is not," lot lock on; the un cage I d to acquire nd the ASE:I

The pilot applies the launch signal by pressing the weapon release button . The ACS provides the launch command to the selected missile and to the CC for HUD camera activation. When the RDY missile is launched, the missile ident signal is lost at that station. The ACS selects the next priority missile in the launch sequence and updates the display from RDY to a"dash'.' If a malfunction inhibits launch, the status display is updated to HUNG, the hung missile is bypassed, and the next priority missile in the launch sequence is selected. The CC updates the missile count on the HUD and de-energizes the HUD camera 10 seconds after the pressing of the weapon release button. With the radar angle tracking, the priority missile is determined by missile masking computations. If one side of the aircraft is masked, the priority automatically switches. If there are only hung missiles or no missiles present on the unmasked side of the aircraft, the priority missile will remain on the masked side. After launch, the missile seeker head of the new priority missile is positioned to boresight provided the radar is not tracking. If the radar is tracking, the seeker head of the new priority missile is positioned to the radar LOS.

After pressing the weapon release button, the SRM launch delay is 350 If the target is boresighted, the weapon release button may be released and pressed again to launch a second missile at the same target. In this case, the first missile should be observed by the pilot before releasing and but the eeker circle] pressing the button a second time. This is not a system requirement, procedure will avoid any possibility of the second missile tracking the first. If I to 2° from] during the first missile launch (i.e., seeker is and aircraft'i the target is not boresighted meter of the I locked on and tracking target off boresight), the aircraft must be maneuvered .on, but still\ to reposition the target at boresight and obtain the detection tone again before launching a second missile at the same target. With a radar lock, the second missile seeker automatically slaves to the target after the first missile leaves las acquired' the rail. lect another in sequence i If the pilot wishes to launch an AIM-9L missile at a second target, radar ty missile is f lock on the first target must be broken and switched to the second target or

I milliseconds.

9-17

the second target must be boresighted. The aircraft must be maneuvered to obtain the seeker detection tone and if desired, lock the seeker on target. GUN M61Al In the AI A gunnery mode, the CC solves for a predicted point of impact by developing a solution to the vector diagram shown in Figure 9-6. The solution is computed in terms of aircraft azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) coordinates, not earth coordinates. The net AZ-EL solution relative to the gun line is a function of trajectory shift, gravity drop, and kinematic lead vectors briefly defined below. The resultant is the lead angle, which is the angle formed between the gun bore line and the pipper sight line with the pipper on target. Trajectory Shift - Bullet line of departure, which is an intermediate path. between the gun muzzle velocity vector and the aircraft I flight path vector. Kinematic Lead The continuous change in position between the target and the F-1S; a function of pitch, yaw, roll, and accelera-I tion of the F-1S combined with bullet time-Of_flight'l The l-G acceleration of gravity combined with bullet time-of-flight.

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The HUD display rotates in pitch with respect to the gun under high load factor flight conditions due to flexure of the forward fuselage. The flexure correction is computed in the CC based on gun and HUD boresight angles, aircraft normal acceleration, true airspeed, and air density ratio.
GUN HARMONIZATION COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION

The gun and HUD gun cross are harmonized at a range of 2250 feet forward of the gun muzzle. At other ranges, this results in a parallax error (see Section IV). The CC computes continuous gun harmonization using: a. Actual radar range if available and not overridden by reticle stiffen. b. 1000 feet if reticle stiffen is selected. c. 2250 feet if radar range is not available and reticle stiffen is not selected.
GUN DISPLAY UTILIZATION (FIGURE 9-7)

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During an aerial encounter, the position of the pipper on the combining glass is of little importance while the aircraft is well outside the gun tracking range and the pilot is maneuvering for position. For anyone set of maneuvering conditions, the greater the range, the greater the instability of the sight reticle. The reticle display may be made less sensitive to aircraft motion by depressing the reticle stiffen button on the outboard throttle. The stiffened reticle presentation is computed based on a fixed range of 1000 feet and a fixed closing rate of 50 feet/second, rather than the range and range rates provided by the radar. The reticle range bar continues to display the radar range. Depending on the firing position the pilot achieves, the reticle may be utilized as either a tracking reticle or as a damped tracer point. A.sa tracking reticle, the pilot must achieve a position so that the reticle can be superimposed and maintained on target when the gun is fired. As range decreases, the most important single factor which the pilot must properly control is aircraft load factor; the load factor build-up rate should be constant. Then the act of stabilizing the pipper on target (at firing range) is a matter of holding a G that has already been obtained, and for which the CC has already compensated. The computations provide the correct lead angles and the aircraft flies a lead pursuit course. The appearance of the lag line on the HUD indicates that the sight is not in solution. The lag line is removed, or reduces in length, only when the load factor is constant. The best technique is to put the pipper on target, stabilize until the lag line reduces to only a few mils in length, then fire.
If the encounter is not suitable for tracking, the reticle pipper can be considered a dampedtracer point. The sight reticle is performing in the very same manner as it does in a tracking encounter; the projectile must pass through the pipper which is being superimposed on the aerial target. There-

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9-19

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9-20

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fore, a projectile fired at any given time will hit the target one time-of-flight later; provided that the attack aircraft has maintained a relatively constant maneuver both before and after the firing. This damped tracer characteristic can be used to obtain snap-shoot hits during nontracking encounters. The aircraft must be flown so that the target and pipper are moving toward a common interception point. Momentarily maintaining a constant load factor (lag line minimized), the pilot fires when the pipper is judged to be displaced one time-of-flight plus gun delay time from interception. Thus, the pilot must provide the anticipation required so that the projectiles will be in the pipper when it intercepts the target. Either of the previous techniques can be utilized without achieving radar lockon. In this case, the pilot must judge when the target is at the fixed range of 2250feet. This can be done by estimating range using the target wingspan and the reticle circles. WINGSPAN vs TARGET RANGE (FIGURE 9-8) Another device for visually estimating the air-to-air target range involves the 2S and SO-mildiameter reticle circles and the known wingspan of the target. The pilot may find the device useful if radar range cannot be obtained. For example, the F-lS wingspan (WS) is 42 feet; at a l700-foot range, the aircraft would fill the 2S-mil reticle circle. (1000) (42 feet WS. -;- 1700 feet range)

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9-21

SECTION X MODES OF OPERATION AIR-TO-GROUND

10-0

The F-1S possesses a substantial Air-to-Ground (A/G) weapon delivery capability. It has three stations, designated station 2 (left wing), station 5 (centerline), and station 8 (right wing). The aircraft provides visual and nonvisual, all-weather attack modes for the delivery of A/G weapons; general purpose bombs, dispensers, Electro-optical (EO) weapons, and the M61Al 20 mm gun. The pilot may select a fully automatic delivery mode, a visual-aided delivery mode,or a manual delivery mode. A/G weapon delivery management is accomplished by the pilot through the Armament Control Set (ACS). The ACS is used to select, precondition, arm, release, and jettison A/G weapons. The ACS contains the logic for generating the cues which aid the pilot in weapon delivery programming. All attack programming is performed fromtheArmamentControIPanel(ACP)oftheACS.Theprogramoptionsavailable to the pilot for the weapon selected are automatically displayed on the ACP option indicators. Previously selected program options are automatically displayed on the monitor indicators. The ACP also provides a continuous display of the present number, type,and status of the weapons carried on the three A/G weapon aircraft stations. The aircraft is placed in an A/G operational status through the A/G master mode button after selecting MRM or SRM on the throttle weapon select switch. The AUTO, CDIP, and DIRECT delivery modes are accomplished by storing a delivery program into the CC (PROG 1 through 4 on the A/G select knob.). The manual (MAN) mode does not involve a computer program. The delivery modes are described briefly in the following paragraphs.
AUTO MODE (FIGURE 10-1)

The AUTO (automatic) mode is a fully computed release of bomb or dispenser munitions. The pilot may employ the level, dive, or dive-toss flight path. The delivery maneuver is not restricted to a specific set of release conditions. Using one of several methods, the pilot must designate the target, null any azimuth steering error, and then apply the release signal until the aircraft reaches the release point. Release occurs automatically when the aircraft range from target equals the Central Computer (CC) computed, weapon down-range travel.

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10-2

eDIP MODE (FIGURE 10·2) The Continuously Displayed Impact Point (CDlP) mode is a computed, manually initiated release for bombs or dispenser munitions. In CDIP, the point on the ground where the weapon will impact is continually displayed at the Head Up Display ( HUD) reticle Line-of-Sight (LOS). When a ripple weapon release pattern is selected, the reticle pipper indicates the impact point of the center of the weapon pattern. Also, the computer calculates and displays an impact line (DlL). The pilot steers so that the apparent target motion is along the DlL and applies the release signal at the instant the pip per crosses the target. The CDiP mode may be used with a level or dive delivery flight path. FIGURE 10·2 CDIP DELIVERY
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EO OR IR WEAPON MODE (FIGURE 10·4) When an electro-optical (EO) or infrared (lR) weapon is selected for release, the system is automatically placed in a DIRECT mode. The Air Navigation Multiple Indicator (ANMI) and HUD displays are used for EO weapon lockon. FIGURE 10·4 EO DELIVERY
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MANUAL MODE (FIGURE 10-5) The manual weapon release mode can be used in the event of a CC, HUD, or ACS failure. The pilot positions the A/G SELECT knob to either RET (retarded) or FF (freefall) , and usesthe depressed standby HUD reticle as an aiming device. The FF position selects nose fuzing only; the RET position selects tail fuzing. There is no way to obtain both nose and tail fuzing in the manual mode. If FF or RET is selected without equipment failure, the HUD display is the same as the DIRECT mode. In the manual mode, the release system is placed ina lISTA release sequence and target designation is not possible. FIGURE 10·5

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10-6

FIGURE 10-6 AlG STATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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10-7

A/G STORE INVENTORY COUNTER (FIGURE 10·7)

The Store Inventory Counter displays the quantity and status of stores aboard each A/G station (Figure 10·7). The numbers 1 through 6 indicate the quantity of stores loaded on the MER·200P bomb rack. The correct quantity aboard is displayed after the station is selected. Any number may appear before the station is selected. FIGURE 10-7 A/G STORE INVENTORY COUNTER

GP79-9665-53

The inventory counter counts down as stores are released. With one store loaded on the pylon MAU-12C/ A bomb rack, the number 1 is displayed until the store is released, then P (Pylon) will appear. When the MER-200P bomb rack is aboard, R (Rack) will appear when the bomb rack is empty. With the SUU-20 practice bomb dispenser aboard, the number 1 is displayed continuously. There is no indication of the number of practice bombs loaded or released from the SUU-20 dispenser. HUNG (H) STORE INDICATION A hung store can occur if the impulse cartridges in the bomb rack did not fire. Each bomb rack ejector has 2 ARD·446 or 1 ARD-863 and 1 ARD-446 impulse cartridges. Both cartridges must fail to ignite to cause a hung store. The letter H (Hung) will appear after an attempt to release a store has been made and the store remains on the bomb rack. The pilot must cycle the A/G Station Select button (SEL;'DASH;' SEL) before attempting to release the hung store. This action causes the MER-200P stepper switch to move from the OFF position to the first loaded (Hung) store. The H symbol is retained in the store inventory window. It is not necessary to cycle the A/G Station Select button when using Selective Store Jettison Controls to jettison the hung store. A faulty Store Aboard sensing switch can also cause a hung store situation or cause an incorrect display of the actual quantity of stores aboard. On the MAU-12CI A bomb rack, the store aboard sensor switch is a plunger type, located on the under side of the bomb rack. The store aboard sensing switch on the MER-200P bomb rack is located in the aft bomb lug cavity. It is activated when the bomb rack hooks are closed. When the aft hook is in the open position, the MER-200P sensing switch is not activated. 10-8

A/G STORE LEGEND (FIGURE 10·8) The A/G store legends are set by the load crew during weapon loading operations, using the legend set knobs below each Store Legend display (Figure 10·8).Thes~ legends indicate to the pilot the type of weapon loaded on each station and provide an identification the the CC for ballistic computations. The ballistics data are used by the CC in solving the bomb release point and pipper position when using the AUTO and CDIP delivery modes. The legend also identifies programming, bomb fuzing, and Burst Height Control requirements. (Refer to Bomb Fuze Arming and Burst Height Control.) FIGURE 10·8 AJG STORE LEGEND

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A/G STATION SELECT BUTTONS (FIGURE 10·9) The station select buttons are alternate action push buttons providing individual selection of each A/G station. The indicators read SEL if a station is selected, or a dash (-) if a station is not selected. Station selection status is displayed on the station status monitors directly above each of the three station select buttons (Figure 10·9). A/G station selection is automatically engaged when an A/G program is selected or manually selected by the pilot. The individual stations must be selected to permit A/G programming. The A/G stations are automatically deselected when the MANUAL delivery mode is selected. The MANUAL mode is a backup weapon delivery mode. Therefore, the pilot must select A/G stations after selecting the MANUAL mode to obtain weapon release. FIGURE 10·9 AJG STATION SELECT BUTTONS

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10-9

BURST HEIGHT CONTROL (FIGURE 10-10) When delivering the MK 20 Rockeye and SUU-30 Dispensers (CBU-52, 58, 71), the Central Computer (CC) includes the trajectory of the dispenser and the sub munition contained in the dispenser. The point along the dispenser trajectory where the airburst occurs is identified to the CC by the value set in the Burst Height Control (BH). The value of burst height (altitude in hundreds of feet) or burst time delay (in seconds) is set by means of digital thumbwheels. These thumbwheels are located on the front panel of the ACS Converter- Programmer (Figure 10-10). This value is accepted by the CC for the AUTO and CDIP delivery modes only. The effect of burst height setting on the dispenserlsubmunition trajectory is shown on (Figure 10-11) FIGURE 10-10 BURST HEIGHT CONTROL
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