Specifications

DCS

[P-51D Mustang]

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COMBAT EMPLOYMENT

In this section, we will overview weapons employment procedures for the P-51D.

Guns

Aiming with the K-14 Gunsight

The K-14 gunsight contains two aiming sights: the compensating (gyro) sight and the fixed sight. In

the fixed sight, a crosshair represents the aiming pipper. The two sights can be used simultaneously

or selectively. Using both sights simultaneously can provide a helpful indication of the amount of

lead the gyro sight is generating from the boresight position. In this case, it's best to mask to the

fixed sight ring in order to declutter the aiming line of sight.

Figure 93: K-14 sight reticles

The fixed sights consists of the crosshairs and a 70-mil ring (when unmasked). The gyro sight

consists of a dot surrounded by six diamonds. Using the gyro sight, aiming is accomplished by

maneuvering the aircraft to position the dot directly over the target and keeping the enemy aircraft

surrounded by the six diamonds until the kill is made.

The front of the sight panel includes a Span scale, calibrated from 30 to 120 feet. The scale is set to

match the expected enemy aircraft wingspan prior to the start of an engagement. The below

illustration demonstrates an approximation of typical wingspans for single, twin, and four-engine

aircraft:

The Throttle Control handle incorporates twist grip. The grip is attached to the sight by cable and

pulleys, ending with a range pulley containing a dial calibrated from 600 to 2400 feet.

Fixed sight with ring mask

Fixed sight

Gyro sight