User Guide

HUD Weapon Modes

The most important function the HUD performs is weapon system management. The F-16 HUD in

Strike Commander is a very sophisticated “sight” with seven modes: three for air-to-air and four for

air-to-ground.

To cycle through the various weapon modes, use the weapon select key (W). (s W moves you

backwards through the list.) The weapon modes include:

• Dogfight (DGFT, for the 20mm cannon)

• Short Range Missile (SRM)

• Medium Range Missiles (MRM)

• Strafe mode (STRF, used for the 20mm cannon and rockets)

• Infrared mode (I-R)

• Continuously Computed Impact Point (CCIP)

• Continuously Computed Release Point (CCRP)

In addition to the weapon modes, you can use G to get into ACM (Air Combat Maneuvering) mode.

When you activate ACM, your selected weapon will change to the cannon in dogfight mode. ACM

mode restricts you to air-to-air weapons only.

Range to Target. The range to the selected target is indicated with an “R” followed by a number.

The number is the range in nautical miles. This indicator appears below and to the left of the

Distance to Waypoint indicator, on the right side of the HUD.

Closure Rate. The closure rate in knots (nautical mph) to the selected target is displayed under the

Range to Target indicator on the right side of the HUD. Closure rate is prefixed with a “C”.

Pitch Ladder

Closure Rate

Diamond-X symbol

Strafe Reticle

IR Cross Hairs

Dogfight Sight Reticle

CCIP

CCRP

(after bombs are triggered)

Range to Target

Selected Weapon Mode

In Range

Selected Weapon

Weapons Remaining

Friendly Target

Designated Target Box

SRM Diamond

Target

Aspect Angle Circle

and Caret

HUD Screen (Combat)