AJS-37 - Revision history

Hizokuto: /* Procedures */ RB-15F

2019-11-23T12:07:36Z

‎Procedures: RB-15F

Hizokuto: /* Selector dial */

2019-11-23T09:05:07Z

‎Selector dial

Pucch: /* ARAK m/70B */ Fixed unclear statement regarding single fire rockets

2019-09-29T05:59:02Z

‎ARAK m/70B: Fixed unclear statement regarding single fire rockets

Pucch: /* ARAK m/70B */ Formatting error fixed

2019-09-29T03:05:20Z

‎ARAK m/70B: Formatting error fixed

Pucch: /* ARAK m/70B */ Rewrote firing mode summary to highlight the differences in the different modes.

2019-09-29T03:04:31Z

‎ARAK m/70B: Rewrote firing mode summary to highlight the differences in the different modes.

Pucch: /* ARAK m/70B */ Corrected faulty information on when to fire

2019-09-29T01:52:58Z

‎ARAK m/70B: Corrected faulty information on when to fire

Pucch: /* RB-24J (AIM-9P) */ Fixed errors due to mixing P3 with P4/P5 variants

2019-09-11T12:16:13Z

‎RB-24J (AIM-9P): Fixed errors due to mixing P3 with P4/P5 variants

Pucch: /* Air-to-Air Missiles */ Added draft for RB-74

2019-09-09T21:25:09Z

‎Air-to-Air Missiles: Added draft for RB-74

Pucch: /* RB-24J (AIM-9P) */ Fixed spelling, added year of introduction

2019-09-09T21:17:57Z

‎RB-24J (AIM-9P): Fixed spelling, added year of introduction

Pucch: /* Air-to-Air Missiles */ Added RB-24J overview

2019-09-09T21:11:58Z

‎Air-to-Air Missiles: Added RB-24J overview

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 ==Procedures==
 This section lists sensor and weapon deployment procedures.
 ===ARAK m/70B===
 ARAK can be fired in a variety of different ways; Normal mode, Quick mode, and Long range mode.<br>

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 ;The available modes are
 :'''AKT POS:''' Present position. This is the only mode that allows you to switch between waypoints.
-:'''REFLOLA:''' Used for inputting coordinates into the navigation system, for waypoints and such.
+:'''REFLOLA:''' Used for inputting coordinates into the navigation system, for waypoints and such. Label hints order of input '''Lo'''ngitude then '''La'''titude which is swapped from how other aircraft normally use it.
 :'''BANA/GRÄNS:'''
 :'''VIND/RUTA/MÅL:'''
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 :'''TAKT:''' Used for inputting tactical information into the CK37 system, weapon settings and such.
 :'''ID-NR:'''
 ====Data indicator====
 The data indicator consists of 6 digits which shows different information depending on which mode the CK37 system currently is in.<br>

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 - Also uses barometric preassure for ranging but rescaled for long range (6-7km) shooting.<br>
 - Does not use radar ranging or target motion estimation.<br><br>
-Additionally firing a whole rocket salvo or individual rockets can be toggled using the '''MÅLVAL''' switch, next to the '''Release Mode''' Switch. '''GRUPP''' for firing the entire rocket salvo in one go, or '''ENKEL''' for firing one rocket from each pod at a time.
+Additionally firing a whole rocket salvo or individual rockets can be toggled using the '''MÅLVAL''' switch, next to the '''Release Mode''' Switch. '''GRUPP''' for firing the entire rocket salvo in one go, or '''ENKEL''' for firing one rocket from each pod at a time. For 4 pods that is 4 rockets with each pull of the trigger, one rocket from each pod.
 ====Normal Mode====
 # Set Weapon Selector to Mode '''ATTACK'''

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 - Uses a target waypoint for displaying target position on HUD, but can work without if targets are spotted visually.<br>
 - Uses radar ranging and target motion estimation.<br>
-'''Quick mode:'''
+'''Quick mode:'''<br>
 - Works without a waypoint if targets are spotted visually.<br>
 - Uses barometric preassure for ranging.<br>

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 ===ARAK m/70B===
 ARAK can be fired in a variety of different ways; Normal mode, Quick mode, and Long range mode.<br>
-''Normal mode'' is for when firing at a known target at medium distance.<br>
+'''Normal mode:'''<br>
-''Quick mode'' is for targets of opportunity spotted visually.<br>
+- Uses a target waypoint for displaying target position on HUD, but can work without if targets are spotted visually.<br>
-''Long range'' mode is used for firing at a known target at long ranges.<br>
+- Uses radar ranging and target motion estimation.<br>
 Additionally firing a whole rocket salvo or individual rockets can be toggled using the '''MÅLVAL''' switch, next to the '''Release Mode''' Switch. '''GRUPP''' for firing the entire rocket salvo in one go, or '''ENKEL''' for firing one rocket from each pod at a time.
 ====Normal Mode====

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 # Set current altimeter pressure QFE for the target waypoint (can be found in the kneeboard).
 # Set Master mode to '''ANF'''
-# Trigger '''UNSAFE''' when the reticule is on the target and stable
+# A small circle will appear on the HUD, indicating where the target waypoint is, place the aiming reticle in said circle
-# Wait for the distance line to pass between the two outer pillars, then fire
+# Trigger '''UNSAFE''' when the reticle is on the target and stable
 ====Quick Mode====
 # Master mode should be in '''NAV'''
 # Set Weapon Selector to Mode '''ATTACK'''
 # Set Release Mode switch to '''SERIE'''
 # Dive towards the target trigger '''UNSAFE''', hold the dot on the target
-# A distance line will appear when close enough, wait until the line is within the two outer pillars, then fire
+# A distance line will appear when close enough, wait until the line is within the two outer pillars and begins flashing
 ====Long range mode====
 # Set Weapon Selector to Mode '''ATTACK'''

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 Can be used against air targets if a rear aspect shot is achieved.
 <br><br><br>
-====RB-24J (AIM-9P)====
+====RB-24J (AIM-9P3)====
-RB-24J was a modified version of the American AIM-9P. It's modifications consisted of a Swedish designed laser proximity fuse instead of the IR proximity fuse used on the originals. Despite it's similar name, the RB-24J is nothing like the regular RB-24. Whilst the original RB-24 had thermionic electronics, the RB-24J was solid state. This meant transistors instead of vacuum tubes. Apart from this the 24J had a new and improved seeker, cooled to about -30C and capable of operating in the 2.3-2.9 micron range for increased sensitivity. Additionally the RB-24J was fitted with a rate-bias circuit which steered the missile to point slightly in front of the actual track point. This function helped the missile home in closer to the actual target during the late stage pursuit. The length of the engine burn was also increased from 2.2 seconds on the RB-24 to 3.5 seconds on the RB-24J. RB-24J was carried on J35D/F/J, AJ37, AJS37, SH37, SF37, JA37, and JAS39. Deliveries started to the Swedish Air Force in 1978.<br><br>
+RB-24J was a modified version of the American AIM-9P3. It's modifications consisted of a Swedish designed laser proximity fuse instead of the IR proximity fuse used on the originals. The 24J designation is probably due to the fact that the AIM-9P3 was an export derivative of the domestic AIM-9J and AIM-9N variants. The differences from the RB-24 are quite substantial. The electronics are no longer fully thermionic, but a hybrid of transistors and vacuum tubes. The seeker, while still a lead sulfide seeker, is now cooled to -30C and have a magnesium fluoride dome window to filter unwanted wavelengths. As a consequence, the seeker wavelength range is shifted by about 0.2 microns and now operates in the 2.3-2.9 micron range instead of the 2.1-2.7 micron range of the RB-24. The RB-24J was also fitted with a rate-bias circuit which steered the missile to point slightly in front of the actual track point. This function helped the missile home in closer to the actual target during the late stage pursuit. Last but not least the length of the engine burn was increased from 2.2 seconds on the RB-24 to 3.5 seconds on the RB-24J. RB-24J was carried on J35D/F/J, AJ37, AJS37, SH37, SF37, JA37, and JAS39. Deliveries started to the Swedish Air Force in 1978.<br><br>
 '''Specifications'''<br>
 Weight: 81kg.<br>
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 Range: -<br>
 Warhead: 4.8kg<br>
-Seeker: Passive cooled indium antimonide IR seeker operating in the 2.3-2.9 micron range.<br>
+Seeker: Passive cooled lead sulfide IR seeker operating in the 2.3-2.9 micron range.<br>
-Can be used against air targets if a rear aspect shot is achieved.
+Can be used against air targets if a rear or side aspect shot is achieved.
 <br><br><br>
 ====RB-74 (AIM-9L)====
 To be written.

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 Warhead: 4.8kg of Hexatonal fragmentation warhead.<br>
 Seeker: Passive non-cooled lead sulfide IR seeker operating in the 2.1-2.7 micron range.<br>
 Can be used against air targets if a rear aspect shot is achieved.
 <br><br><br>