weird questions from "Top Gun"

[cyclohexane]

How do planes know when they've been locked on? (ie. is this BS that was created by the movie)

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I think in war games they have devices for signaling being hit and such. But in RL, I think the only indicator is the smoke trail approaching your position at mach 3.

 

[Platypus]

I DON'T LIKE YOU MAVERICK.... YOU'RE DANGEROUS

 

[rh71]

Maverick supersonic, I'll be there in 30 seconds.

 

[ThePresence]

Radar warning receivers.
Text

 

[spacejamz]

"You can be my wingman anytime"

 

[leftyman]

When Viper says "tag, you're it."

 

[rh71]

Talk to me Goose.

 

[spacejamz]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Radar warning receivers.
Text

Another possible helpful wiki link for ya...

 

[engineereeyore]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Radar warning receivers.
Text

:thumbsup: There's your answer, though I like the Viper says "Tag, you're it" too.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz a tower.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Platypus
I DON'T LIKE YOU MAVERICK.... YOU'RE DANGEROUS

You forgot:

**TEETH CHOMP*

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: cyclohexane
How do planes know when they've been locked on? (ie. is this BS that was created by the movie)

When a plane is trying to lock onto its target it is emitting large amounts of radar energy. The plane being targeted can pick up on these radar signal and have the computer onboard warn the pilot about the threat. Of course this using the radar to achieve a lock but heatseeking missiles can be fired without a radar lock so in this situation the only way to tell is by visually looking for a smoke trail.

 

[Bootprint]

Not a RWR but a warning system once the missle has been launched, AN/AAR-47 Missile Approach Warning System

 

[amish]

oh its **FLEXES MUSCLES** 6:00, i'd better leave this volleyball game.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Not a RWR but a warning system once the missle has been launched, AN/AAR-47 Missile Approach Warning System

As it says in that article, it's primarily for use on helicopters and transport aircraft.

 

[Steve]

You guys are dangerous. You're dangerous and foolish, and that makes you... dangerous.

 

[amddude]

If you screw up just this much, you'll be FLYING A PLANE FULL OF ROBBER DOG SHITE OUT OF HONG KONG.

 

[jtusa]

Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: jtusa
Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

That's what she said

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: sm8000
You guys are dangerous. You're dangerous and foolish, and that makes you... dangerous.

Bogey! I repeat, bogey on our six! He's got tone!

 

[ThePresence]

Lieutenant, what were you doing there?
Communicating.

 

[spacejamz]

I'm too close for missiles...I am switching to guns...

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Lieutenant, what were you doing there?
Communicating.

You know, giving him the bird.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: ThePresence
Lieutenant, what were you doing there?
Communicating.

You know, giving him the bird.

Yes, I know the finger, Goose.