DCS AERGES MIRAGE F1, Flight Manual

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DCS: Mirage F1 Flight Manual Version 1.0
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14- Summary of radar operation in air-air search and display
Selection
Scale
Actual
Pulse
Gain
control
OBSERVATIONS
Function Scanning scan
HA
60
60
35
15
7
60
30
Long Automatic
On the 15 and 7 MN
scales the DATEP is in
service only when the
gain control is at
maximum.
By reducing, the gain
becomes manual.
30
IC
60 60
60
30
Short Automatic Same.
35
30 15
7
TL
60 60
in the
axis Short Automatic
AIR-AIR telemetry if the
radar is not in “PS” or in
“PC”.
The scale passes in 7 NM.
35
30 15
7
BZ
60 60
BZ 20 Short Automatic
Scan by area if the radar
is not in “PS” or in “PC”.
The scale passes in 7 NM.
35
30 15
7
V1
60 60
60
Short Manual
2 elevation lines scan.
35
30 17
30 1 elevation line scan.
7
Simplified operation
To scan and lock a target in manual lock mode:

Select the scan angle (60° or 30°)

Select radar function (HA, SP, MA or LA)

Select the scale (60, 35, 15 or 7)

Adjust the echo in elevation

Place the alidade (strobe) over the target

Press the lock-on lever, when the range to the target is less than 35 NM

Follow the interception commands shown in the sight

Take into account the indications for radial velocity in the scope and green circle light in
the sight, indicating missile within launch parameters
To lock a target in automatic mode:

Set the “TL or BZ” switch in “TL” or “BZ” position

Place the radar reference in the sight over or near the target (within range parameters)
To unlock a target:

Press the unlocking (reject) lever