1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 LOADING THE SIMULATION

2.1 COMMODORE 64

2.2 APPLE AND IBM VERSIONS

2.3 ATARI 400/800/1200/600XL/800XL

3.0 COMPUTER CHART

F-15 Strike Eagle is available for the Commodore 64, Apple, IBM and Atari computers. To accommodate the differences in keyboards, the following convention is used.

Documentation	C64	Apple	Atari	IBM
“OPTION”	“F1”	“1”	OPTION	“F2”
“SELECT”	“F3”	“2”	SELECT	“F1”
“START”	“F7”	CONTROL@*	START	ESC
Nav Cursor:
Left		or K	+	K
Right		or L	*	L
Up		or O	-	O
Down		or ,	=	,

*or button Ø on joystick

4.0 OPTIONS

4.1 SKILL LEVEL

4.2 MISSIONS

4.3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS

4.4 START

After option selection is completed, press “START” or the joystick trigger to begin the simulation.

5.0 AUTHENTICATION CODES

AUTHENTICATE		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
RESPONSE	C-64	B	C	H	P	B	J	H	H	I	K	F	D	M	P	E	L
	ATARI	G	A	J	G	J	B	C	H	L	H	A	P	C	P	K	E
	APPLE	G	E	A	M	C	D	F	E	M	P	J	C	E	C	P	M
	IBM	C	H	I	P	L	A	M	R	E	D	N	G	Y	O	T	W

1.0    AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS

1.1. F-15 STRIKE EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1. GENERAL

• TYPE: Single-seat, all-weather, air superiority and ground attack fighter.
• DIMENSIONS: Wing span 42 feet; length 63 feet; height 18 feet.
• ENGINES: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 turbofans each rated at 14,375 pounds thrust unaugmented, 23,930 pounds with afterburner.
• FUEL CAPACITY: 13,455 pounds internal, 11,895 pounds in external drop tanks.

1.1.2. PERFORMANCE

• MAXIMUM LEVEL SPEED: 1440 knots at 36,000 feet, Mach 2.5+; 800 knots at sea level, Mach 1.2.
• STALL SPEED, LEVEL FLIGHT: 100 knots.
• INITIAL CLIMB RATE: Over 50,000 feet per minute.
• SERVICE CEILING: 62,000 feet.
• COMBAT RADIUS: 1000 miles.
• DESIGN G LIMITS: +7.33/-3.0.
• FUEL CONSUMPTION: 0.7 pounds of fuel per hour per pound of thrust.

1.1.3. TARGET/THREAT DETECTION

• RADAR: Hughes APG-63 X-band pulse-doppler, providing long range detection and tracking of targets at all altitudes.
• WEAPONS CONTROL: Radar data and weapons status processed by computer and displayed on a Heads-Up-Display (HUD) and other displays.
• TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEM (TEWS): Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Infra-red Warning Receiver (IRWR), Westinghouse ALQ-119 (V) active radar jammer, chaff dispenser, flares.

1.1.4. ARMAMENT

• GUN: M-61A1 six-barrel 20mm rotary cannon firing 6000 rounds per minute; 1000 rounds of ammunition.
• MISSILES: AIM-9L Sidewinders (four). Short range (effective range 1000 feet to 10 miles), Mach 3.0, all-aspect (able to home on airframe heat from any angle) passive infra-red (heatseeking). AIM-7F Sparrows (four). Medium range (maximum range 62 miles, optimum range 30 miles), Mach 4.0, all-weather, semi-active radar homing.
• BOMBS: Six groups of three bombs each (18 bombs), 500 pound, MK-82 low-drag, general purpose.

1.2 F-15 STRIKE EAGLE COCKPIT DISPLAYS

The F-15 STRIKE EAGLE cockpit is a complex and stressful working environment. Aircraft designers make special efforts to help reduce the load on the pilot to make him more effective in combat and improve his chances for survival. This simulation provides you many of the same devices provided the real F-15 pilot. (See center illustrationillustration of cockpit layout)

1.2.1. FORWARD AND REAR VIEW

You may select the view rearward by pressing the space bar, and return to the view forward by pressing the space bar again. The forward view includes the HEADS-UP-DISPLAY and the instrument panel. The rear view is only of the sky, the ground or sea surface, and any other aircraft or missiles. When over ground, the surface is green; when over water it is blue.

1.2.2. HEADS-UP-DISPLAY (HUD)

The following essential flight and aircraft systems information is projected on a glass plate in the pilot’s forward line of sight directly above the instrument panel.

• AIRSPEED: “SPD:600” indicates that you are flying at 600 knots. A knot is one nautical mile per hour (100 knots equals approximately 115 miles per hour).
• ALTITUDE: “ALT:9000” indicates that you are flying 9000 feet above the ground.
• AIRCRAFT LINE OF FLIGHT: A circle containing an AIRCRAFT SYMBOL is in the center of the HUD. It displays the line of flight of your aircraft. Your guns will shoot to the aircraft’s line of flight and the cannon shells will converge on the AIRCRAFT SYMBOL.
• AIR-TO-AIR RETICLE: The stationary reticle surrounding the AIRCRAFT SYMBOL is used for aiming the guns and missiles. For the highest probability of hits with the guns, get directly behind the enemy aircraft with his wing span filling the aiming circle. If the enemy aircraft is flying at an angle to your line of flight, you must lead the enemy aircraft by aiming in front of it to allow for your weapons time of flight: for a 45 degree deflection shot, lead by one aiming circle radius; for a 90 degree deflection shot, lead by two aiming circle radii.
• AIR-TO-GROUND RETICLE and LINE OF IMPACT: The smaller flashing/moving reticle that appears when you are in the BOMB mode indicates the projected impact point of the bombs. The line that connects the AIR-TO-GROUND RETICLE to the AIRCRAFT SYMBOL is the LINE OF IMPACT. It displays the line along which the bombs could impact by changing the pitch of the aircraft. By placing the target on the LINE OF IMPACT by turning, you can roll level and then place the AIR-TO-GROUND RETICLE on the target by pitching up or down.
• PITCH LINES: The horizontal lines indicate how many degrees your aircraft is pitched up or down. When the horizon is on the longest pitch line, the one that is level with the aircraft symbol, you are in level flight. Each pitch line represents 10 degrees. When you are diving to line-up with a ground target, you should be in a 30 degree dive, and the horizon should be on the third line above the aircraft symbol.
• TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX: The TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX indicates the position of an enemy aircraft that has been detected by the search and tracking radar or by your radar or infra-red warning receiver. The TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX aids you in planning and positioning yourself for an attack before the target is within visual range. When the enemy aircraft is within visual range, it will appear inside this box. When you have selected either the MEDIUM RANGE MISSILE or the SHORT RANGE MISSILE mode, the letter “M” will appear in the TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX to show that a missile is armed.
• MISSILE DESIGNATOR BOX: The MISSILE DESIGNATOR BOX indicates the position of air or ground launched missiles. It aids you in evading missiles launched against you which are small and therefore difficult to see.
• STEERING CUE: The flashing letters “NAV” indicates the direction of flight corresponding to the location of the NAVIGATION CURSOR on the HORIZONTAL SITUATION DISPLAY. By flying to this indicator, you will fly toward the area on the map under the NAVIGATION CURSOR.

1.2.3. MESSAGES

In addition to the information that is always displayed in the HUD, the following messages may be flashed in the lower left corner of the HUD:

WEAPONS SYSTEM MODES:

WEAPONS RESULTS:

WARNINGS:

DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS:

1.2.4. MAXIMUM SPEED

If the aircraft is approaching the maximum “red line” speed, the top of the HUD (Atari) or the screen border (C-64) or the sides of the radar screen (Apple) flash red to warn you to immediately reduce your airspeed by pulling back on the throttle, extend your speedbrakes, pull up, or any combination to reduce your speed and prevent pulling the wings off your aircraft at Vmax.

1.2.5. INSTRUMENT PANEL

1.2.6. WARNING HORNS

In addition to visual information, there are two warning horns which indicate impending contact with the ground (based on altitude and rate of descent) PULL UP IMMEDIATELY!; or approach to stall speed (based on airspeed and bank angle) apply more power.

1.2.7. HORIZONTAL SITUATION DISPLAY (HSD)

1.2.8. RADAR-ELECTRONIC WARFARE DISPLAY (REWD)

1.2.9. WEAPONS STATUS DISPLAY (WSD)

2.0 FLYING THE F-15

2.1 AIRCRAFT CONTROL

2.1.2. MISSION PROCEDURE

Once you have the basics of turning, climbing, diving, and level flight, you are now ready for your first real combat mission. As each mission begins, you are flying at a medium altitude and a high cruise airspeed appropriate for combat engagement. When cruising toward a target, use Cruise Power, 90 percent RPM, to conserve fuel while retaining sufficient speed to respond to threats.

You should first plan your mission flight path. Use the Horizontal Situation Display to identify your current position and the location of your primary target(s). Select a flight path to and from the target. You may wish to avoid major SAM and Airport concentrations, or you may select an aggressive flight plan and knock out some of these installations. You may also decide on a high-altitude penetration to minimize the effectiveness of SAM missiles, a medium altitude penetration to save time, or a low altitude penetration to neutralize radar-guided missiles. For the more difficult missions you might select a multiple flight strategy and return to your base to re-fuel and re-arm as necessary.

When you have determined your flight plan, place your NAVIGATION CURSOR on the first objective. The STEERING CUE will guide you to your target. You might climb to 36,000 feet for best speed and range. Higher altitudes can be used to evade surface-to-air missiles or less capable enemy aircraft. Or, to avoid surface-to-air missile (SAM) radars, stay below 1500 feet. However, note that at these low altitudes turbulence affects your altitude. Don’t fly into the ground!

On your way to the target you will need to defend yourself against heatseeking missiles, radar-guided missiles, and enemy aircraft. Each of these threats has different flight characteristics and must be dealt with by appropriate countermeasures. The first requirement is to identify threats as soon as possible. All missile launches will be reported by a HUD message. Locate the missile on the Long Range Radar scan. Use the radar and infra-red warning indicators to identify the missile as radar-guided or heatseeking. (All air-launched missiles are heatseeking; ground-launched missiles may be either heatseeking or radar-guided.) Enemy aircraft may be identified via the Long Range Radar or by the appearance of the Target Designator Box.

There are a number of countermeasures available to decoy heatseeking missiles. You may turn toward the missile (to present your cold side to the heatseeker). If this is not effective you may release a flare to fool the heatseeker into attacking the flare instead of you. Your IR warning light will indicate the effectiveness of your countermeasure. As a last resort you may punch up the Short Range Radar Display and try to out-fly the missile. Remember that the missile is faster than your plane but you may be able to out-turn the missile in a high-G turn.

If a radar homing missile is approaching your aircraft, press “E” to activate your radar jammer and to release chaff (radar reflective material) to fool the radar homing missile into attacking the chaff instead of you. Activate your countermeasures when the missile is about three to five miles away, then take evasive action.

The best defense against enemy aircraft is to destroy them before they come close enough to be a threat. Use a medium range missile for targets more than 10 miles away. Since the guidance system on the MRM requires about 10 seconds to acquire the target, you should fire your missile towards the Target Designator Box. For targets at ranges of less than 10 miles, use a Short Range Missile. An SRM locks on to the target immediately and does not require careful aiming. (You may even fire an SRM at a target behind you with a reasonable hit probability!)

For close range visual targets, use your cannon. Note that you must lead the enemy aircraft to obtain a hit. Although one missile hit will destroy an enemy aircraft, a couple of gun hits are generally required.

Keep your radar on long range scan unless you are already engaged and need an uncluttered look at your immediate vicinity. The long range radar will give you the most warning of threats and ground targets.

Use a 45 degree bank angle for most turns. Establish your desired heading before climbing steeply because you may lose sight of the horizon. Use pitch angles of 30 degrees or less to avoid major airspeed changes.

Use a 70-90 degree bank for high turn rate combat maneuvering, pull back on the stick in a 90 degree bank for the maximum turn rate. Use the afterburner to maintain airspeed for a sustained high rate turn.

To maximize your probability of a bomb hit, line up for a straight-in run using the Navigational Cursor and your Long Range Radar. Make your bombing pass at moderate speed and less than 5000 feet. When the target triangle appears, begin a shallow dive. As the triangle grows, maneuver to place your air-to-ground reticle in the middle of the triangle. Press the trigger (be sure your bombs are armed). Of course a slow, straight bombing pass leaves you a sitting duck for SAM missiles and enemy aircraft.

If you do get into trouble and your plane is damaged, your best bet is to try to return to base for repairs. If this is not possible, bail out; you have a 50/50 chance of being rescued.

Section 3.0 (Air Combat) provides more detail on combat tactics and techniques. Good planning, skillful flying, and the proper use of all of the F-15’s sophisticated systems is the key to a successful mission. This simulation accurately rewards the pilot who masters these skills.

2.2 BASIC AERODYNAMICS

Increasing the angle of attack increases drag, increases the G force on the aircraft (as the total lift increases above the amount necessary to oppose and thus support the aircraft’s weight in level flight, 1 G), and increases stall speed (the minimum speed at which the wing generates significant lift) by the square root of the G force (stall speed is doubled in a 4G turn). To avoid stalling and spinning out of control in a steep bank, you must maintain an airspeed above the stall speed for your bank angle and altitude (stall speed increases with increased altitude because the less dense air has less lifting capacity). In steep turns, full throttle or even afterburner may be required to maintain altitude without stalling.

2.3. TURNING PERFORMANCE

2.4. PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE

The top of the performance envelope indicates the aircraft’s service ceiling. It is limited by the ability of the engines and wings to produce sufficient thrust and lift to keep the aircraft flying. The right side of the performance envelope indicates the aircraft’s maximum speed (Vmax). The maximum speed at altitudes over 36,000 feet is limited by the ability of the engines to generate thrust in the thin air of high altitudes in excess of drag; this is the “thrust limit.” An aircraft’s maximum possible speed generally increases with increased altitude up to 36,000 feet. This is because up to this altitude, as altitude increases, air temperature and density fall in such a proportion that thrust decreases less than drag. Above 36,000 feet, air density continues to fall but air temperature remains constant, resulting in a greater decrease in thrust than in drag.

At altitudes below 36,000 feet, maximum speed is limited by the structural strength of the aircraft; this is the “strength limit.” Exceeding the Vmax speed for your altitude below 36,000 feet will result in the destruction of your aircraft. CAUTION: You must reduce engine power and sometimes extend your speedbrake to avoid exceeding Vmax in steep dives.

3.0 AIR COMBAT

3.1. THE PHASES OF AIR COMBAT

3.1.1 DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION

3.1.2. ATTACK

3.1.5 MANEUVER AND DISENGAGEMENT

3.2 AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS

In the maneuver phase of air combat, the attacker seeks to stay behind the defender and to get into position for effective use of his weapons. The defender seeks to disengage or to reverse roles and get behind the attacker. Some common offensive and defensive maneuvers are described below.

3.2.1 OFFENSIVE AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS

HIGH SPEED YOYO: Use when the defender breaks (rolls into a steep bank and turns rapidly) and your speed is too high for you to stay on the inside of his turn to lead him properly (aim ahead of his position).

Reduce your bank angle, pull up into a steep climb, roll inverted over the top of a half loop. When you are in a dive, roll to a steep bank in the direction of the turn, then pull up to a level turn behind the defender and inside his turn.

LOW SPEED YOYO: Use when you are unable to close within gun range in level flight because the target is as fast as your aircraft.

Push the nose over into a shallow dive, trading altitude for airspeed and gaining on the target. When you are below the target, pull up and fire.

LAG PURSUIT: Use when the defender breaks and your closing speed is too high for you to turn with him.

Maintain your higher speed and your position behind the target, but slide outside his turn, with the same turn rate as the target (in degrees per second), but with a larger turn radius. Be prepared to shoot if he reverses in front of you and be prepared to follow him into a spiral dive.

IMMELMAN: Use to position yourself above the defender or in the proper relation to a ground target.

Pull up into a vertical climb, roll when flying vertically to place yourself in the desired plane of flight, pull back on the stick until you are in level flight inverted, and then roll upright.

3.2.2 DEFENSIVE AIR COMBAT MANEUVERS

BREAK: Use when an attacker is close behind you with some closing speed.

Roll 90 degrees into the attack (roll to the left if the attacker is on your left) and pull back on the stick to achieve a maximum rate of turn. This will force the attacker to make a maximum angle deflection shot and possible to overshoot and fly in front of you. You may use the speedbrake briefly to encourage an overshoot, but be careful not to lose too much energy.

REVERSE AND SCISSORS: Use when your break forces the attacker to overshoot and fly in front of you.

With full power, quickly reverse your turn by rolling into a 90 degree bank in the opposite direction from your break. This may position you behind the attacker. You and the attacker may continue to reverse until one of you is in firing position behind the other or disengages.

JINKING: Use when the attacker is within gun range but with little closing speed.

Go to full throttle and afterburner, pull back on the stick briefly, then roll to a different angle and push forward on the stick briefly. Continue this until the attacker has dropped back far enough for you to disengage.

SPIRAL DIVE: Use to disengage when all else has failed, or when you have no remaining offensive weapons.

Maintain the maximum rate of turn (with a 90+ degree bank) in a dive steep enough to maintain a minimum airspeed of 450 knots.

SPLIT S: Use to disengage.

Roll inverted and pull into a vertical dive, then pull out in the opposite direction. Do not exceed maximum speed.

3.2.3. BOMBING TECHNIQUES

DIVE BOMB: Use when flying at medium altitude (4000 to 6000 feet).

Press “B” to arm a stick of bombs and activate the AIR-TO-GROUND RETICLE on the HUD. Maneuver the aircraft to place the target directly ahead of you. When the target is on the AIR-TO-GROUND RETICLE, roll inverted and pull the nose down (if at 6000 feet), or push the nose down (if at 4000 feet) to approximately 30 degrees below the horizon, place the reticle on the target, then roll upright if inverted, keeping the reticle on the target. Release bombs at 2000 feet and pull up immediately.

POP UP: Use when at low altitude (below 1000 feet).

Line up on the target and pull up to 45 degrees above the horizon. Roll inverted at 3000 feet, pull the nose down to 30 degrees below the horizon, place the reticle on the target, then roll upright, keeping the reticle on the target. Release bombs at 2000 feet and pull up immediately.

3.3 THREATS

3.3.1 AIRCRAFT

MIKOYAN/GUREVICH MiG-21: (Fishbed)

• TYPE: Single-seat day fighter.
• MAXIMUM SPEED: 1200 knots at 36,000 feet, Mach 2.1; 700 knots at sea level, Mach 1.06.
• STALL SPEED: 140 knots.
• SERVICE CEILING: 60,000 feet.
• RADAR: 16 mile range.
• THREAT DETECTION: RWR.
• COUNTERMEASURES: None.
• ARMAMENT: 23mm gun; four AA-2 Atoll heatseeking missiles.

MIKOYAN/GUREVICH MIG-23: (Flogger)

• TYPE: Single-seat, all-weather air superiority fighter with secondary ground attack role.
• MAXIMUM SPEED: 1260 knots at 36,000 feet; Mach 2.2; 730 knots at sea level, Mach 1.1.
• STALL SPEED: Estimated 100 knots.
• SERVICE CEILING: 50,000 feet.
• RADAR: 50 mile search range, 30 mile tracking range.
• THREAT DETECTION: RWR, IRWR.
• COUNTERMEASURES: Active radar jammer, chaff, flares.
• ARMAMENT: 23mm gun; four AA-2 Atoll heatseeking missiles, or AA-7 Apex heatseeking or radar homing missiles, or AA-8 Aphid heatseeking missiles.

SUKHOI Su-22: (Fitter-C)

• TYPE: Single-seat, all-weather, fighter-bomber.
• MAXIMUM SPEED: 1380 knots at 36,000 feet, Mach 2.4; 750 knots at sea level, Mach 1.06.
• STALL SPEED: 140 knots.
• SERVICE CEILING: 60,000 feet.
• RADAR: No search radar.
• THREAT DETECTION: RWR.
• COUNTERMEASURES: Chaff, flares.
• ARMAMENT: 30mm gun; four AA-2 Atoll heatseeking missiles, or AA-7 Apex heatseeking or radar homing missiles, or AA-8 Aphid heatseeking missiles.

3.3.2 SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES

SA-2: (Guideline)

• TYPE: Ground radar guided.
• SLANT RANGE: 20 miles.
• SPEED: Mach 3.5.
• ALTITUDE: 60,000 feet.

SA-4: (Ganef)

• TYPE: Ground radar-guided and semi-active radar homing in terminal phase.
• SLANT RANGE: 30 miles.
• SPEED: Mach 2.5.
• ALTITUDE: 80,000 feet.

SA-7: (Grail)

• TYPE: Hand-held, infra-red.
• SLANT RANGE: 5 miles.
• SPEED: Estimated Mach 2.
• ALTITUDE: 32,000 feet.

4.0 MISSIONS

The F-15 STRIKE EAGLE simulation contains seven missions. Once you have successfully completed one mission, you may fly the next mission, which is more challenging. To complete a mission you must destroy all primary targets and return to your base. You may return to base before destroying all primary targets in order to refuel, repair damage, and reload weapons. To return to base, fly over your base at low altitude. (The higher the skill level, the lower you must fly.) The later missions are more challenging because they have more targets and more capable enemy aircraft and SAMs.

4.1 MISSION: LIBYA

August 19, 1981.

SITUATION: A U.S. Navy task force including the carrier Nimitz is conducting exercises in the Gulf of Sidra off the coast of Libya. Libyan aircraft have made numerous harrassment flights towards the task force in support of their claim to the Gulf as territorial waters. The U.S. disputes this claim.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Daytime, climb to 10,000 feet and fly combat air patrol station; 2) if attacked, engage Libyan aircraft and bomb the air command center (primary target) and airfields; 3) return to base.

THREATS: MiG-21; MiG-23; Su-22.

SIMULATION: You have been attacked by a Su-22 firing a heatseeking missile.

MISSION 2: EGYPT

October 6, 1973.

SITUATION: The Egyptian Army launches the Yom Kippur attack across the Suez Canal. Intelligence has located the Third Army command center. Numerous SAM sites protect the Egyptian front lines and rear areas. The Egyptian Air Force is still active. A risky attack mission has been ordered to disrupt the Third Army HQ.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Penetrate air defenses; 2) bomb the command center primary target; 3) bomb as many airfields and SAM sites as possible; 4) return to base.

THREATS: MiG-21; MiG-23; SA-7 (heatseeking SAMs only).

SIMULATION: You are approaching the Suez Canal, you are attacked by a MiG-21 fighter.

MISSION 3: HAIPHONG

April 15, 1972.

SITUATION: After a four year pause, the U.S. resumes intensive bombing of North Vietnamese targets, including military and industrial targets around the port of Haiphong. During the pause, North Vietnamese defenses have been strengthened with radar guided Surface-to-Air missiles and flak batteries. The North Vietnamese air forces are still small. You have been ordered to undertake a precision night bombing raid.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Night, penetrate air defenses at 1000 feet or at high altitude; 2) bomb two primary targets, rail yards, in harbor area; 3) bomb as many SAM sites as possible and any airports if the opportunity arises; 4) return to base.

THREATS: SA-2 and SA-3 radar homing SAMs.

SIMULATION: You are approaching the coast of North Vietnam.

MISSION 4: SYRIA

March 12, 1984.

SITUATION: Modern SAM-9 missiles are being deployed by the Syrian army. These dangerous missiles must be identified and destroyed before they become effective. Smaller SAM installations protect these sites as well as Syrian air patrols.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Daytime, overfly the Lebanese-Syrian border and identify SAM-9 emplacements; 2) if attacked engage the enemy and bomb the air command center; 3) bomb any SAM sites that fire on you or any air bases that launch aircraft against you; 4) return to base.

THREATS: MiG-21; MiG-23; SA-2 and SA-3 radar homing and SA-7 heatseeking SAMs.

SIMULATION: You have been attacked.

MISSION 5: HANOI

May 10, 1972.

SITUATION: Reconnaisance photographs have identified two high priority ground targets deep inside North Vietnam. Defenses include SAM sites and air patrols. A high speed fighter-bomber penetration raid has been ordered.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Night, bomb both primary targets, oil storage depots; 2) bomb SAM sites and airfields in the area; 3) return to base.

THREATS: MiG-21; MiG-23.

SIMULATION: You are approaching the coast of North Vietnam.

MISSION 6: IRAQ

June 7, 1981.

SITUATION: The Iraqi nuclear reactor complex, capable of producing weapons grade nuclear material, is nearing completion. A secret strike is planned to eliminate this facility.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) Penetrate air defenses below 1500 feet to avoid radar detection; 2) bomb reactor; 3) bomb any SAM sites or air bases that could endanger this or a follow-up mission; 4) return to base.

THREATS: SA-2 and SA-3 radar homing and SA-7 heatseeking SAMs.

SIMULATION: You are approaching the border of Iraq.

MISSION 7: PERSIAN GULF

June 5, 1984.

SITUATION: Iranian aircraft have been attacking vital Persian Gulf shipping and Saudi Arabian shore installations. Your mission is to patrol the Gulf and intercept hostile aircraft.

FLIGHT PLAN: 1) If attacked, engage enemy aircraft; 2) penetrate airspace at medium altitude; 3) bomb primary targets; 4) bomb SAM sites and airbases endangering this or follow-up missions; 4) return to base.

THREATS: MiG-23; Su-22; SA-4 and SA-6 high performance radar homing and SA-7 heatseeking SAMs.

SIMULATION: You are approaching an Iranian aircraft.

8.1 THE BOMBING RUN