AIM-7E, AIM-7E-2, Skyflash, Rb71 (and likely AIM-7F) should be able to lead the target by up to 35° (can currently only do 15°)

Flame2512 · October 23, 2022

# Game version

# Description

The AIM-7E, AIM-7E-2, Skyflash, Rb71 (and likely AIM-7F) should be able to lead the target by up to 35° before launch, however they can currently only lead the target by 15°.

# Steps to reproduce the issue

Test fly an aircraft with the AIM-7E, AIM-7E-2, Skyflash or Rb71 missile
Lock onto a target with your radar
Activate the missile seeker
Observe the size of the outer lock circle

# Additional Information

N/A

# Affected vehicles

AIM-7E:

F-104S
F-4E Phantom II
F-4E Phantom II (Israel)
F-4EJ Phantom II
F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
Phantom FG.1
Phantom FGR.2

AIM-7E-2:

F-4E Phantom II
F-4E Phantom II (Israel)
F-4J Phantom II
F-14A Early

Skyflash:

Phantom FG.1
Phantom FGR.2

Rb71:

JA37C

# Files

AIM-7E lock circle:

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AIM-7E-2 lock circle:

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Skyflash lock circle:

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Rb71 lock circle:

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# Sources

CD101B-0903-15B Supplement to Phantom F-4J Aircrew Manual - Weapon System

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This manual states that the pilot can lead the Sparrow and Skyflash missile by +/-35° before launch. The outer lock circle of these missiles should therefore be increased to 35° radius. As the F-4J used AIM-7E, AIM-7E-2 in British service (and this is an RAF manual) it can be assumed that this 35° lead angle applies to this missiles. The 35° lead angle is explicitly stated to apply to Skyflash and as Rb71 is the Swedish designation for Skyflash it should apply to the Rb71 as well. Therefore the following missiles should have 35° lead angle before launch: