User Guide

What is a Mode?
The term mode is used several times in this manual, and has different meanings
in different contexts. However, it always refers to
modes of operation. Take care
not to confuse the different mode types. The following items are detailed later in
this chapter.
IHADSS modes The 4 IHADSS modes overlay different information on the IHADSS display in
your viewscreen. See p. 2.14 for more information.
j Cycle through IHADSS modes
Missile launch modes You can fire Hellfire missiles using LOBL (lock-on-before-launch) or LOAL (lock-
on-after-launch) missile launch mode. See p. 5.18 for a full explanation.
i Toggle between LOBL/LOAL missile launch modes
Radar modes The Longbow radar has both an air radar mode (which scans 360° for air
targets) and a ground radar mode (which scans a 90° arc in front of the heli-
copter for ground targets). See p. 2.29 for more information.
U Toggle between air/ground radar modes
Master modes Each master mode automatically switches the above items to pre-determined
settings. When you select a master mode, you are effectively selecting the
IHADSS mode, MFD pages and missile launch mode with a single keystroke.
Choose a certain master mode based on your current situation (whether you’re
navigating, firing at ground targets, or searching for air targets). See p. 2.9 for
more information.
M Cycle through master modes
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IHADSS mode Master mode
Missile launch mode