DAY06_1100 AV8B Close Air Support

 

Target

Armor and opposing forces near Kulaqan fire fight.

Aircraft

AV-8Bplus, USMC VMA 211, USS Makin Island

Formation

Two ship. Wingman call sign: Denver 12

Ordnance

4 x AGM-65K
1 x GAU-12 Equalizer 25 mm Gatling cannon, 300 rounds

Delivery Parameters

Acquire and select target. Point gunsight at target and when within 8 miles, shoot.


Game Play

Even a small force can pin down the final elements departing the beachhead. Troops and armor are moving eastward in increasing mass and speed. The Marines call in close air support. Join on Denver Lead for the flight to the beach via programmed route. Select the T-72 tanks and destroy them. Use your wingman also. Find the Iranian troops behind the rubble wall and knock out their position. Then return to the Makin Island to land and park.

Land as before, slowing with air brakes and landing gear. When approaching the deck increase the thrust vector but do not select full downward thrust or the ship will sail away beneath you.

Aircraft Animations: Refer to Preflight Page prior to pushing FLY button.

 

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