What does fighter pilot says when they are out of missiles?

“FOX 2” is a brevity code used by fighter pilots to declare a weapon’s release (sorta like “bomb’s away” from WWII). At that time “FOX 1” signified a semi-active radar missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow).

Do missiles actually chase fighter jets?

First off: Missiles typically do not “chase down” fighter jets as misrepresented in movies. Aircraft perform defensive maneuvers against missiles, but it is not similar to dogfighting, as you might imagine. They are typically fast, high-G slices (descending turns) that use the missile’s high speed against it.

How high can a SAM missile go?

Typical range for the missile is about 45 km (28 mi), with a maximum altitude around 20,000 m (66,000 ft). The radar and guidance system imposed a fairly long short-range cutoff of about 500 to 1,000 m (1,600 to 3,300 ft), making them fairly safe for engagements at low level.

Can missiles really chase down a fighter jet?

First off: Missiles typically do not “chase down” fighter jets as misrepresented in movies. An effective missile shot will have the missile reaching the aircraft with a much greater speed (like twice as fast). Aircraft perform defensive maneuvers against missiles, but it is not similar to dogfighting, as you might imagine.

How does the pickle button work on a jet fighter?

When the “pickle” button is pressed by the pilot on the stick, the suspension hooks on the pylon that hold the bomb/missile captive open and the cartridges fire for the selected stations that push out arms that kick the ordnance away cleanly from the pylon into free air.

How do missiles communicate with the aircraft?

These days there’s two-way communication between the missile and the aircraft’s nav/attack system (NAS). This integrates multiple sensors on the aircraft (radar, IRST, IRS, flight instruments, data link, etc), crunches all the numbers, manages the on-board weapons, and generates all the pretty HUD/HMD symbology for this guy or girl:

What is the purpose of the kick on a missile?

This kick prevents the store from flying back up into the aircraft. For missiles that are on rails, the missile retention hooks disengage and the missile literally “flies off the rail” under the thrust of its own motor. The rail provides directional guidance to let the missile safely clear the aircraft.