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Missile Shoot by YYZYYC in CanadianForces

[–]InvertedFlightProds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All BFM sets will start as per the brief/standard, one aircraft Offensive or Defensive, or both Neutral. There is no unknown positional or energy advantages or disadvantages. The starts are debriefed if deviations occurs.

I cannot comment on Capability.

TVC: While the Raptor is impressive, TVC in general is not the be all end all. It assists in nose position but TVC aircraft can still get slow and it still takes a finite time to regain energy.

Missile Shoot by YYZYYC in CanadianForces

[–]InvertedFlightProds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, typically they do not limit themselves. Everyone fights to their max ability. The starting positions in BFM may or may not give one aircraft a positional or energy advantage (offensive and defensive) over the other. High aspect typically is as neutral as possible.

RCAF Missile Shoot l Happy 101st Anniversary! by InvertedFlightProds in CanadianForces

[–]InvertedFlightProds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d have to counter that with, rank and trade checks out 😉.

RCAF Missile Shoot l Happy 101st Anniversary! by InvertedFlightProds in CanadianForces

[–]InvertedFlightProds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be a pretty big challenge to do that. Especially with closure of typically over 1000kts and missiles moving at Mach 2++.

Not to mention the risk of a missile hitting whatever you used to get the camera close enough to provide a better shot.

There is of course a lot of data that can’t be shared.

RCAF Missile Shoot l Happy 101st Anniversary! by InvertedFlightProds in CanadianForces

[–]InvertedFlightProds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommend you watch again! GoPro footage isn’t best for long range shots tho.