Manual Delivery
For specific delivery profiles see the weapon release tables
Rockets
The procedure below will setup the weapons so that the bomb-button will fire a salvo of rockets.
Note
Rockets are most effective in ripple fire modes.
1. Rocket Arming
- Armament Control Panel: Stores Selector—RKTS
- Armament Control Panel: Mode Selector—MANUAL
- Set All Armament Control Panel: Station Release Selection Switches—NORM
2. Aircraft Weapons Release System (AWRS) Setup
- Set AWRS Quantity Selector—AS DESIRED
- Set AWRS Release Interval—AS DESIRED—(50 ms recommended)
- Set AWRS Mode Selector—RIPPLE SALVO
3. Sight Setup
- Set Sight Selector Switch—ROCKET
- Set Sight Depression—AS DESIRED—(10-20 mils recommended)
- Set Mechanical Cage Lever—UNCAGE
Bombs
The procedure below will setup the weapons so that the bomb-button will drop a series of bombs.
Note
Bombs are most effective in ripple fire modes.
1. Bomb Arming
- Armament Control Panel: Stores Selector—BOMBS
- Armament Control Panel: Mode Selector—MANUAL
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Set All Armament Control Panel: Station Release Selection Switches—NORM
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Set All Armament Control Panel: Bomb Arm Switch—NOSE & TAIL
Note
If dropping high-drag in low drag mode, set the Bomb Arm Switch to NOSE instead.
2. Aircraft Weapons Release System (AWRS) Setup
- Set AWRS Quantity Selector—AS DESIRED
- Set AWRS Release Interval—AS DESIRED—(150 ms recommended)
- Set AWRS Mode Selector—RIPPLE SINGLE
3. Sight Setup
- Set Sight Selector Switch—BOMB
- Set Sight Depression—AS REQUIRED—(See the weapon release tables)
- Set Mechanical Cage Lever—UNCAGE