Figure 27. Helicopter Aiming Points
b. Aiming points.
Aiming points for jets and helicopters are depicted in Figures 6-2 and 6-3. Cruise missiles, if
detected, should be engaged using the jet aim points. UAVs should be engaged using the helicopter
aim points. The rules for selecting aiming points are simple, and easily learned and retained. The
various aim points are summarized in table 2.
TYPE AIRCRAFT
COURSE
AIMING POINT
JET/CRUISE MISSILE
CROSSING
2 FOOTBALL FIELDS IN FRONT OF
AIRCRAFT NOSE
JET/CRUISE MISSILE
OVERHEAD
2 FOOTBALL FIELDS IN FRONT OF
AIRCRAFT NOSE
JET /CRUISE MISSILE
DIRECTLY AT YOU
SLIGHTLY ABOVE AIRCRAFT NOSE
HELICOPTER
HOVERING
SLIGHTLY ABOVE HELICOPTER
BODY
HELICOPTER/UAV
DIRECTLY AT YOU
SLIGHTLY ABOVE HELICOPTER BODY
HELICOPTER /UAV
CROSSING
1/2 FOOTBALL FIELD IN FRONT OF
NOSE
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