Weapons Procedures for OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Checklist

DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Weapons Procedures

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None of the sighting methods for the gun use any computed methods to calculate required elevation for aiming at a target. The MMS Line of Sight indicator as displayed on the PDU or MFDs simply shows relative azimuth and elevation of the MMS, and does not factor in range or any other factors for an accurate trajectory calculation.

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Gun Arm Switch

ARMED

If the weapon has been reloaded while in ARMED state, it may require recocking. To do this, place and hold the Gun Arm Switch in RECOCK, then release to ARMED.

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT

If using Mast-Mounted Sensor to acquire the target, align the MMS Line of Sight indicator to the Aircraft Reference Symbol using either the pilot Multifunction Display or Optical Display Assembly

If using the Grease Pencil Marker or the Pilot Display Unit, align the crosshair onto the target

Weapon Fire Switch

ACTION

Actioning the Weapon Fire Switch to the first detent only will fire a one second burst.

Rocket Cue Setup

The elevation of the rocket cue displayed on the MFD and ODA is directed by the selected type of rocket and the range source used. The elevation tables used in the real OH-58D Kiowa Warrior are based on firing from a 50ft hover. This results in the rocket cue being less accurate in other flight profiles. If in doubt, eyeball it!

Rocket Cue Setup - Selecting Rocket Type

Weapon Select Switch

R5. Weapons BIT/Setup Page

PRESS

R4. Rocket Types

PRESS

R4. Zone A/B Selection

PRESS

Pressing R4 will activate Data Entry Mode. Input a valid rocket ID number using the table displayed on the MFD page and press Enter to validate. Upon successful entry into Zone A, Zone B will automatically be selected. Successful validation of the Zone B entry will exit Data Entry Mode.

Rocket Cue Setup - Selecting Fuze and Range

Bunker and Delay fuze settings for rockets are currently not available in DCS World. Contact fuze rockets will always detonate upon impact. Airburst fuze distance/time settings for rockets are currently not available in DCS World. Illumination and Smoke rockets detonate at a fixed distance that cannot currently be set.

Weapon Select Switch

The options available in the Weapons Page depend on the type of rockets selected. One or both of Airburst and Contact fuze may be present as options at bezels L4 and L5.

L4/L5. Contact Fuze/Cue Distance

PRESS

Data Entry Mode will be activated on selection of L5. Enter the desired fuze setting - 'S' for Superquick, 'B' for Bunker or a value between 10-45 for Delay fuze. On validation of this entry, Data Entry Mode will be reactivated to accept range source. Enter 'L' for laser, 'N' for navigation point or a range between 500-8000 meters. Successful validation of this data will close Data Entry Mode.

L4/L5. Airbust Fuze/Cue Distance

PRESS

Data Entry Mode will be activated on selection of L5. Enter 'L' for laser, 'N' for navigation point or a range between 500-8000 meters. Successful validation of this data will close Data Entry Mode.

Unguided Rockets

The azimuth of the rocket cue is driven by the MMS Line of Sight. The elevation of the rocket cue is determined by the rocket type and range source as input into the system. See 'Rocket Cue Setup' section for more details.

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. Mode

AS DESIRED

L4. Fuze/Cue

AS DESIRED

Pressing L4 will activate Data Entry Mode for setting the fuze and cue options for the selected rocket type. See Rocket Cue Setup - Selecting Fuze and Range for more details.

L5. Zone

AS DESIRED

If using the MMS to acquire the target, align the Rocket Cue to the Aircraft Reference Symbol in the MFD or ODA.

Unguided Rockets

If using the Grease Pencil Marker or the Pilot Display Unit, align the crosshair to the target.

Weapon Fire Switch

ACTION

Advance Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)

The procedure for setting up the APKWS is the same as the procedure for unguided rockets.

APKWS Laser Code is displayed on the Kneeboard when APKWS is installed. It can only be changed on the ground.

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. Mode

AS DESIRED

L4. Fuze/Cue

AS DESIRED

L5. Zone

AS DESIRED

Align the MMS to the target and designate using the laser. Laser range and relative elevation is displayed on the Sparse Weapons Page.

Align the Rocket Cue to the Aircraft Reference Symbol on the MFD or ODA.

Weapon Fire Switch

ACTION

SETTING LASER CODE

Hellfire Missile Status must be in Standby mode to set laser codes.

Weapon Select Switch

R1. PRI/ALT Codes

PRESS

Pressing bezel R1 will activate Data Entry Mode. Enter a valid laser code identifier (A-H) or a valid laser code (1111-8888) for both the Primary and Alternate code settings.

Pressing L1. Toggle Missile Code will swap the Primary/Alternate assignment.

The number of missiles per code can be assigned by entering the Weapons Bit/Set-up Page and pressing R1. Missiles Per Code. Activation of this bezel will start Data Entry Mode. A maximum of 3 missiles can be assigned to either the Primary or Alternate code.

Lock On Before Launch (LOBL)

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. Constraints

AS DESIRED

L4. Launch Mode

NORMAL/MANUAL/RIPPLE

L5. Delivery Mode

LOBL

Selected Hellfire Status

RDY

If using the MMS to designate, align the MMS Line of Sight diamond within the constraints box.

Laser

DESIGNATE

On capture of a valid laser, the Hellfire Status will change to TRK and the Hellfire Seeker Cue will become visible. If the aircraft is within constraints, the constraints box will turn solid.

Weapon Fire Switch

PRESS AND HOLD

Releasing the Weapon Fire Switch early may result in a hangfire. In the event of a hangfire: 1) Pray 2) Land as soon as practicable

Lock On After Launch (LOAL) using PREPOINT

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. Constraints

NORMAL/MANUAL/RIPPLE

L4. Launch Mode

AS DESIRED

Lock On After Launch (LOAL) using PREPOINT

L5. Delivery Mode

DIR/LO/HI

MMS Mode Selector

PREPT

Align the Prepoint Cursor within the Constraints Box until it becomes solid.

Weapon Fire Switch

PRESS AND HOLD

Releasing the Weapon Fire Switch early may result in a hangfire. In the event of a hangfire: 1) Pray 2) Land as soon as practicable

Lock On After Launch (LOAL) using DIRECT POINT

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. Constraints

AS DESIRED

L4. Launch Mode

NORMAL/MANUAL/RIPPLE

L5. Delivery Mode

DIR/LO/HI

MMS Mode Selector

FWD

Align the Direct Point Cue within the Constraints Box.

Weapon Fire Switch

PRESS AND HOLD

Releasing the Weapon Fire Switch early may result in a hangfire. In the event of a hangfire: 1) Pray 2) Land as soon as practicable

ATAS

Master Arm Switch

ARMED

Weapon Select Switch

LEFT or RIGHT depending on PYLON

L3. SLAVE

AS DESIRED

Activation of L3 will slave the missile seeker to the MMS Line of Sight cue.

Missile Activate

PRESS

Upon activation of the missile, the seeker tone will be audible. Volume of seeker tone is dependent on coolant quantity and target temperature.

Align Aircraft to Target

If using the Pilot Display Unit, align the target in the crosshairs.

Seeker tone will increase upon target detection.

Weapon Fire Switch

FIRST DETENT

Upon uncaging the missile, the seeker head will track the target. The Seeker Cue will be visible in the MFD and PDU. Seeker tone will change to the locked tone.

Adjust aircraft pitch to align the superelevation bar with the target.

Weapon Fire Switch

SECOND DETENT

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