How to fire or lock targets with aim54.

[-NODER-_Novastorm_]

I have no idea , what keybinds are important for that , i only know how to use close range missiles....
someone help me.

[-NODER-_Novastorm_]

Im just flying around with my missiles , i cant fire them , pls help...

[Jaes]

Check out this thread:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/236390/discussions/0/4429939958292834648/

It has helpful links to build up your knowledge of radar and radar guided missile attack/defense.

However, to take full advantage of the AIM-54's capabilities you'll want to be using TWS mode (Track While Scan). The keybinding you want to use to change which radar mode you're using is "Change Radar/IRST mode." This will enable you to guide the AIM-54 towards a target without locking them up from your radar. Once the AIM-54 gets within range of its own on board radar system, you no longer need to keep your radar pointed at the target.

"How do you know when the AIM-54 is guiding itself?"

Your radar scope will show an intercept line to the target. If you see a segmented line with your potential target having a large circle around it, that means you are currently guiding the missile. Once the line becomes solid, you no no longer need to guide the AIM-54 to the target and can turn away.

The AIM-54 has a limited ability to continuing to track a target if you break your TWS lock before its own onboard radar guidance kicks in, but it's highly inaccurate and will more than likely miss your target(s).


I also highly recommend setting up single press keybindings for your air-to-air missiles.

Weapon lock (air-to-air): This will turn on the missile seeker to attempt to lock-on to a target. Pressing this key again while you're locked onto a target will reset the seeker head to look for a different target, especially if you accidentally lock a friendly.

Fire air-to-air missile: This is self explanatory.

Set to your preferences.

[-NODER-_Novastorm_]

Yes , the keybinds its what trouble me more, for close air missiles im fine with that , but not for BVR combat , that i have to learn alot, but thanx :)

[JuX]

Automatic target cycling should be turned off from the options. It tends to mess up TWS guidance for fired missiles as the radar cone randomly shifts around when searching secondary targets and loose track.

You will require keybinds to move the radar cursor (for example using arrow keys) to semi-manually acquire targets.


I however do not recommend taking over manual control over antenna elevation option. While it allows you to fly level without the need to put nose down/up to find/lock targets from elevated positions. As it can endup being a burden later on in battle.