Objectives 7 - 11

Question 1

Define Maximum Recommended Intercept Range

(Footstomp)

Answer 1

The maximum range the system was designed to intercept a target

Question 2

Define Maximum Intercept Range

(Footstomp)

Answer 2

The maximum range a missile can intercept a target

Question 3

List capes associated with each generation of IR SAMs and give an example of each

(Footstomp)

Answer 3

First Gen: Tail aspect only, no IRCCM, spin scan (SA-7, SA-9, REDEYE)

Second Gen: All aspect, conical scan, no IRCCM (SA-14, SA-16)

Third Gen: All Aspect, IRCCM (SA-18, STINGER, SA-24)

Fourth Gen: All aspect, reprogrammable seekers, IRCCM, reprogrammable seekers, multiple detector elements or pseudo-imaging scan techniques (CSA-10, Stinger RMP Block 1)

Fifth Gen: All aspect, imaging sensors, digital processing, IRCCM (RMP Block 2, QW-4)

Question 4

Minimum Intercept Range (Footstomp)

Answer 4

The minimum range a missile can guide and successfully fuze on a target

Question 5

Describe IR SAM Employment Limitations

Answer 5

• IR seeker acquisition limits range in the forward hemisphere
• Missile kinematics limits range in the rear hemisphere

Question 6

Describe Flight Profile of IR SAM

Answer 6

Visual Recognition:
Secret Slide 84 for concrete visual cues

Corkscrew flight path probably not visible
- typically viewed as unique to SA-7

Question 7

Define ADA Tactical Range (Footstomp)

Answer 7

Slant range at which a non-maneuvering FIGHTER aircraft can expect to receive fire from a particular gun with a high Ph

Question 8

MRIR not associated with __ SAMS

Answer 8

IR MANPADS