DCS Guide - JF-17 Thunder
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Table of Contents
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Controls Setup
Part 3 - Cockpit & Equipment
Part 4 - Kits & Options
Digital Map Options
Voice Warning System
Control Slew Rates
Part 5 - Start-Up Procedure
Aircraft Setup
Before Start-Up
Engine Start-Up
Post-Start-Up
Part 6 - Taxi & Takeoff
Taxi
Takeoff
Part 7 - Landing
Part 8 - Engine & Fuel Management
Powerplant
Klimov RD-93 Engine
Engine Parameters
Engine Control Modes
Afterburner & Anti-Surge
Engine Flameout Considerations
Engine Relight Procedure
Fuel System
Part 9 - Flight & Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics & Aircraft Limits
Part 10 - HOTAS
Stick Controls
Throttle Controls
Part 11 - Radar & Sensors
Section Structure
1 - Sensors
1.1 - Introduction to Sensors
1.2 - Sensors Display Selection
1.3 - My Sensors Control Setup
2 - KJL-2 Radar
2.1 - Air-to-Air Modes
2.1.1- Air-to-Air Radar Display & Performance
2.1.2 - Air-to-AIr Radar Main Modes Overview
2.1.3 - RWS (Range While Search) Mode
2.1.4 - TWS (Track While Scan) Mode
2.1.5 - VS (Velocity Search) Mode
2.1.6 - SAM (Situational Awareness) Mode
SAM/ASM (Automatic Situational Mode)
SAM/NAM (Normal Awareness Mode)
2.1.7 - ACM (Air Combat Manoeuvering) Modes
2.1.7.1 - VT (Vertical) Mode
2.1.7.2 - BS (Boresight) Mode
2.1.7.3 - HA (Heads-Up Display Area) Mode
2.1.8 - STT(Single Target Track) Mode (Radar Lock)
2.1.9 - DTT (Duel Target Track) Mode (Radar Lock)
2.2 - Air-to-Ground Radar
2.2.1 - Operating Modes
2.2.2 - MAP (Ground Mapping) Mode
Display
RBM (Real Beam Mode) Image Processing
Controls (MAP Page)
Controls (MAP - CNTL Sub-Page)
Controls (HOTAS)
How to Select A/G Ground Mapping Mode
2.2.3 - Expanded Modes
Introduction to EXP Modes
2.2.3.1 - EXP Sub-Mode
2.2.3.2 - DBS1 Sub-Mode
2.2.3.3 - DBS2 Sub-Mode
2.2.4 - Target Designation: Fixed Target Track (FTT)
2.2.5 - GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indicator) Mode
Display
Controls (GMTI Page)
Controls (GMTI CNTL Page)
Controls (HOTAS)
How to Track a Moving Target (GMTT, Ground Moving Target Track)
2.2.6 - WA (Weather Awareness) Mode
2.2.7 - TA (Terrain Avoidance) Mode
2.2.8 - BCN (Beacon) Mode
2.3 - Air-to-Sea Radar
2.3.1 - SEA1 Mode
Display
Controls (SEA1 Page)
Controls (SEA1 CNTL Page)
Controls (HOTAS)
2.3.2 - SEA2 Mode
2.3.3 - SSTT/SMTT (Sea Single/Moving Target Track) Mode
2.4 - Radar Lingo & Terminology
3 - WMD-7 Targeting Pod
3.1 - Introduction
3.2 - Displays
3.3 - Controls
3,4 - Snowplow Mode
3.5 - Slave Mode
3.6 - Start-Up & Lasing Procedure
3.7 - Laser Spot Search (LSS) Mode
3.8 - Waypoint/Markpoint Slaving
3.9 - Air-to-Air Operation
3.9.1 - Operation Modes
3.9.2 - Point Track (Slaved from Radar)
4 - CM-802AKG TV-Guided Missile
4.1 - Displays
4.2 - Controls
5 - C-701 TV-Guided Missile
5.1 - Displays
5.2 - Controls
6 - Integrated Sensors Operation
Part 12 - Offence: Weapons & Armament
Section Structure
1 - Introduction
1.1 - Introduction to Weapons
1.2 - Armament Overview
1.3 - Weapons Control Setup
My Setup
Real Setup
1.4 - DTC & Re-Arming
1.5 - SMS (Stores Management System) Page
1.6 - Weapon Restrictions
1.7 - Bomb Delivery Modes - CCIP & CCRP
2 - Air-to-Ground Weapons
2.1 - Unguided Bombs
2.1.1 - MK-82 (CCIP)
2.1.2 - MK-82 (CCRP/AUTO)
2.1.3 - Type 200A Anti-Runway Bombs (AG Radar + CCRP/AUTO)
2.2 - Unguided Rockets (CCIP)
2.3 - GHS-23-2 Cannon (Air-to-Ground)
2.4 - BRM-1 Laser-Guided Rockets (Targeting Pod)
2.5 - GBU-12 Laser-Guided Bombs (Targeting Pod)
2.6 - Precision-Guided Munitions (PGM)
Introduction
2.6.1 - LS-6 PGM Glide Bomb (TOO)
2.6.2 - GB-6 PGM Glide Bomb (PP)
2.7 - TV-Guided Weapons
2.7.1 - C-701T TV-Guided Missile (Snowplow Mode)
2.7.1.1 - Snowplow Mode
2.7.1.2 - Slaved - Targeting Pod
2.7.1.3 - Slaved - AG Radar
2.7.2 - CM-802AKG TV-Guided Missile
2.7.2.1 - Introduction
2.7.2.2 - DIR (Direct) Release
2.7.2.3 - COO (Coordinates) Release
2.7.2.4 - MAN (Manual) Release
2.7.2.5 - MITL (Man-In-The-Loop) Guidance
2.8 - LD-10 Anti-Radiation Missile
Introduction
2.8.1 - LD-10 Anti-Radiation Missile (ACT)
2.8.2 - LD-10 Anti-Radiation Missile (PAS)
2.8.3 - LD-10 Anti-Radiation Missile (SP)
2.9 - C-802AK Anti-Ship Missile
2.9.1 - C-802AK Anti-Ship Missile (DIR)
2.9.2 - C-802AK Anti-Ship Missile (COO)
2.9.3 - C-802AK Anti-Ship Missile (LOS)
3 - Air-to-Air Weapons
3.1 - PL-5EII Infrared Homing Missile
3.2 - SD-10 Active Radar Homing Missile
3.2.1 - SD-10 (Radar Lock)
3.2.2 - SD-10 (Mad Dog Mode)
3.2.3 - SD-10 (HOJ Mode)
3.3 - GSH-23-2 Cannon (Air-to-Air)
3.3.1 - GSH-23-2 Cannon (SS Mode)
3.3.2 - GSH-23-2 Cannon (LCOS)
3.3.3 - GSH-23-2 Cannon (SSLC)
4 - Selective Ordnance Jettison
Part 13 - Defence: RWR & Countermeasures
Introduction
Countermeasures Control Setup
RWR (Radar Warning Receiver)
MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System)
Countermeasures - Chaff & Flares
OESP Release Program Creation & Data Transfer Cartridge
OESP (Optical/Electronic Self Protection) Dispenser System
KG-600 SPJ (Self Protection Jammer)
Part 14 - Datalink & IFF
Datalink & IFF Introduction
Datalink
Datalink Information on HSD
Datalink Types
How to Set Up Datalink
IFF (Identify-Friend-or-Foe)
IFF Introduction
IFF Modes
How IFF Works Within DCS
IFF Controls
IFF Tutorial - JF-17 vs Other Aircraft
IFF Tutorial - JF-17 vs JF-17 (Mode 3A)
IFF Tutorial - JF-17 vs JF-17 (Mode 6)
In Conclusion
Part 15 - Radio Tutorial
R&S M3AR V/UHF Radio
UFCP Panel
Communications Panel
Tutorial 1 - Use Preset Channel with UFCP Panel
Tutorial 2 - Use Preset Channel with Communication Panel
Tutorial 3 - Edit Preset Channel with Communication Panel
Tutorial 4 - Manual Frequency with Communication Panel
Part 16 - FCS & Autopilot
FCS (Flight Control System)
FCS Description
FCS Configuration Modes
Autopilot
Autopilot Modes
Attitude Hold Procedure
Altitude Select Procedure
Part 17 - Navigation & ILS Landing
General System Description
Navigation Introduction
Digital Map
HSD (Horizontal Situation Display)
HNS (Hybrid Navigation System)
Waypoints
DEST Waypoint Navigation Introduction
Navigating to a Waypoint
Waypoint Auto-Update
Creating Waypoints via DTC
Creating Waypoints via DST (Destination) Menu
How to Edit Waypoints
How to Copy, Paste & Clear Waypoints
Markpoints
Markpoints - OVFLY Mode
Markpoints - DSG Mode
TACAN
AFD (Airfield Data)
BINGO Airport
Approach Introduction
ILS Tutorial
Part 18 - Aircraft Operation Tips
Repairing Aircraft
Rearming & Resupplying Aircraft
DATA - RLS Page
Part 19 - Air-to-Air Refueling
Part 20 - Other Resources
Abbreviations
Useful Resources
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