Nightshade/PR

It was a Monday, so why not? A gun pass as I blew thru the formation took out 1; zoom to about 1k feet above & behind them (out of gun range), and then it was simply Sparrows & Sidewinders from astern; till the 1st Mig -29 got close. A Split-S, ran for the deck, yelled for help, and left it for the Luftwaffe.

The Interceptor...... The Intercepted..........

If I read correctly, it's this: XAIM-4H The XAIM-4H appeared as the final iteration of the GAR-1D aerodynamic layout, intended to correct many of the deficiencies of the AIM-4D in the anti-fighter role. The USAF funded development of the XAIM-4H in 1969, once the AIM-4D’s limitations in anti-fighter combat had been highlighted in the skies over Vietnam. The XAIM-4H employed a modified AIM-4D airframe and IR seeker, but added an active optical proximity fuse. This alleviated the traditional Falcon requirement of a direct hit for warhead detonation, potentially making the XAIM-4H more capable against maneuvering targets. The XAIM-4H reportedly introduced a new warhead and enhanced maneuverability as well. Hughes produced 25 XAIM-4H test rounds between 1970 and 1971. At least two intercept tests took place, with XAIM-4H missiles destroying QF-104A target drones on January 26 and July 17 of 1971. Ultimately, this penultimate anti-fighter Falcon found itself as a victim of budgetary constraints in late 1971, with newer variants of the AIM-9 becoming the standard “dogfight” missile for USAF fighters. This data came from the following; Section IV: https://ausairpower.net/Falcon-Evolution.html#mozTocId147657 A line drawing is in Annex D: https://ausairpower.net/Falcon-Evolution.html

Thunder at Dawn

Another wonderful addition to the game. It REALLY shone when I ran into a S-400 nest, and we had to get low & fast in a hurry. It was (in 1 word) dizzying!!!

Semper Fi

That SAM & AAA nest off to the left was 9 miles off the EOR. Imagine my surprise blundering into it...

Indo-Viper

AD Suppression in the Weasel Version (with a little flair for the dramatic)

Monsoon Season ...