Mannie 21 Posted March 22, 2008 Hey guys. I wanted to have some fun, and went on a strike mission in the north. My target was a ammo bunker, but thats not the point. After finishing off my primery, I still had some airial threats and was left off with only A2G weapons. Will I give the fight up and go home?? You should know me better by now. Here are some pics. enjoy. Locking on the mig with a Maverick, and off he goes. I'll see you later pal. (A lot later) . Next time don't mess with me Okay? (There won't be a next time for you.). Coming back home safe and sound. Just for the record. Hope you liked it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+EricJ 4,217 Posted March 22, 2008 hehe I guess nobody thought to try it out (to include me!), cool stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viggen 643 Posted March 22, 2008 I love doing that! Works the opposite to! Yesterday I launched a nuclear falcon at an SA-2 and had 85 kills! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Spectre_USA 7 Posted March 22, 2008 I have switched to air threats whilst I had a Maverick selected, and saw them pictured, but never thought to take the shot! Probably a better hit percentage than the A-A missiles at this time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+EricJ 4,217 Posted March 22, 2008 More than likely in game mechanics it doesn't register as a "threat" and the enemy fighter doesn't jink or drop countermeasures (Yes I know an optically guided weapon won't even "think" about such a thing but talking about AI behavior, not real life tactics). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted March 22, 2008 AFAIK, real attack choppers can use their A2G missiles against slow-flying targets. At least Russian "Vikhr" can be fired that way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted March 22, 2008 I still have to try MK-82 to shoot down something with wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Crusader 2,085 Posted March 22, 2008 the TOW too.... was used by Iranian Cobras to kill Iraqi Hinds and Hips should work with Hellfire also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted March 22, 2008 in ATF from Janes I was hunting helos with LGB`s, you could point the laser on the helo and release the weapon from a nice small angle,... 9 from 10 hits the helo. Don`t know how this works here in SF series. It was nice to hunt down with Aim-9L some groundtargets.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+JonathanRL 974 Posted March 22, 2008 Was there not once in Desert Storm an Aircraft destroyed a helicopter with a bomb from high Attitude? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viggen 643 Posted March 22, 2008 Was there not once in Desert Storm an Aircraft destroyed a helicopter with a bomb from high Attitude? An F-15E hit an some Mil during the Gulf War yeah. He was using some sort of a Paveway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted March 22, 2008 There was also a report of Hind shooting down a fighter jet head-on but I looked through available info and they all mention different weapon - ATGM, rockets, and gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,427 Posted March 23, 2008 There was also a report of Hind shooting down a fighter jet head-on but I looked through available info and they all mention different weapon - ATGM, rockets, and gun The Iraq Hind shooting down Iranian Phantom? It was by gun if my memory serves me well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted March 23, 2008 How do youtarget a plane with a mav in the TK series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2009 2 Posted March 24, 2008 Now will the Maverick fire while still on the ground ;) Sorry, sorry, can't leave the Iron Eagle references alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites