F-15E Procedures
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The following sections describe Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) that are valid only for F-15E.
Some Tactics and Techniques have reference to the manual "F-15E Manual EN", this manual can be found in the DCS installation folder "DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\aircraft\F-15E\Doc"
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Considerations
Operating Range/Altitudes
- Service ceiling: 60,000 ft
- Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min
- Combat Range: 687 NM
Threat
- TBU
Day versus Night
- TBU
Capabilities
Tactics and Techniques
Tasks
- STRIKE
- CAS
- BAI
- CSAR
- C2/AFAC
En Route
- TBU
Tactical Formations
- TBU Formations explained here.
Ingress
Control
- TBU
Techniques of Movement
- TBU
Attack
Control
- TBU
Techniques of Attack
- TBU
Disengagement and Egress
- TBU
Procedures
The procedures described here aim to ensure a common view of the workflow during assignments in order to facilitate the change of staff. Pilots and WSOs knows who do what and when even if it’s the first time flying together.
Standard Conventional Loadout
- SCL 1
- - 1xGBU-24, 8xGBU-12, 3xAIM-120C, 1xAIM-9M, 2xFuel Tank, NAV/TGT-Pods, 500x20mm
- SCL 2
- - 1xGBU-24, 8xGBU-38, 3xAIM-120C, 1xAIM-9M, 2xFuel Tank, NAV/TGT-Pods, 500x20mm
- SCL 3
- - 1xGBU-24, 4xGBU-12, 4xGBU-38, 3xAIM-120C, 1xAIM-9M, 2xFuel Tank, NAV/TGT-Pods, 500x20mm
Airfield
Startup
You find the Quickstart Procedure here.
Steps highlighted in red/blue (light/dark version) should not be skipped or passed before carried out. All other steps between those marked red/blue can be performed in any order.
e.g
- The pilot must notify the WSO when R engine is up before proceeding to start the next one.
- The pilot must check with the WSO that the position is correct before starting INS ALIGN.
- The pilot can complete steps 1-13 in the order 13-1 if he wishes.
These steps are designed to minimize the risk of errors during start-up and to synchronize the crew and flight.
Taxi / Takeoff
Taxi and Takeoff according to SOP
You find the pre-takeoff checklist here.
Landing
You find the approach/landing checklist here.
Land using Overhead Break as explained here*
* Stay at between 200-250kts on downwind leg until base turn.
En Route
Cruise speed:
- M0.8-0.85 (if not max range/endurace is needed)
- α14.5 for max range
- α17 for max endurance
- To make it easier for wingman to follow, FL should set a FTIT.
Tactical Formations
Visual references for "finger tip":
- Align UHF antenna (Behind cockpit) and either the missile rail or the Position- and Anti-Col.lights on the wing root.
- Align the trailing edges of the vertical stabilizors.
Visual signals:
- Yaw (pedal left and right) - Go to Route
- TBD - Spread
- Tumble (down and up) - Go to Tactical
- Quick wingflick - Wingman cross over to other side.
- Wing Rocking - Rejoin
Formations:
- Route ≈ two ship widths
- Spred - up to 500ft
- Tactical - 500ft up to 2NM line abreast
- Link16 Tactical - (BVR) Not available yet
Ingress
Target Area Ingress Preparations (Fence In)
On FL order "Fence IN"
- Pilot set up/check:
- - Master Arm Switch to ARM
- - Turn OFF exterior lights
- When done and WSO reports done, Check total fuel quantity and report "Fenced In, Fuel x,x" (x,x= fuel in thousands of lbs with one decimal. 8300 lbs => 8.3)
- WSO set up/check:
- - Countermeasures to SEMI/AUTO
- - Weapons as required
- - TGP as required
- Report done to pilot
Attack
- TBU
Disengagement and Egress
Target Area Egress (Fence Out)
On FL order "Fence OUT"
- Pilot set up/check:
- - Master Arm Switch to SAFE
- - Turn ON exterior lights
- - Check Master Caution light and Warning Lights for any system failures
- When done and WSO reports done, Check total fuel quantity and report "Fenced Out, Fuel x,x" (x,x= fuel in thousands of lbs with one decimal. 8300 lbs => 8.3)
- WSO set up/check:
- - Countermeasures to STBY
- - TGP to STBY
- - Check Master Caution light and Warning Lights for any system failures
- Report done to pilot
Glossary
STANDARD MARKING BREVITY TERMS
- TBU
LASER BREVITY TERMS
- TBU
Abbreviations
- TBU
