A quick and (hopefully) fun mission where you fly the Mirage in a pre-emptive strike against Iranian military assets on Abu Musa island.
21st Feburary, 1998
[FICTIONAL]
Context:
Tensions between Gulf states is at an all time high. Iran's increased beligerence around the Straight of Hormuz has ed the US and other nations to station forces around the area. The US CBG centered around the USS George Washington is currently steaming towards the Gulf with the hope of providing support to NATO-allied Gulf states.
Mission:
Recently, satellite imagery confirmed our worst fears. A squadron of 8 MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighters has been moved secretly to the regional airport at Abu Musa island. This puts Iran's most modern multirole fighter jets within half an hour's flight of the UAE. To make matters worse, we have confirmed that at least two Soviet built SAM sites are now present on Abu Musa.
This has gone far enough and this aggression will not be tolerated anymore. With NATO and US support, and with Iran under the pressure of a United States CBG sailing straight for the Straight of Hormuz, you will lead a two-ship Mirage 2000 flight to Abu Musa to put the runway out of action and destroy the MiGs.
Flight Plan:
Fly direct to WP 1 with max fuel conserve. When feet wet, it is recommended that you remain under 200 feet or it is ALMOST CERTAIN you will be detected and the SAM crews will be put on high alert. Fence in at WP2 and fly a heading of 265 to WP3. Hit the burners and fly as low as you dare... and then 50 feet lower.
This will line you up with the runway which you will destroy with BAP-100 Anti runway bombs. Chevy 1-2 (AI wingman) will use Belouga cluster bombs to destroy the MiGs and support equipment. Egress at low level towards WP5, unless you want an S-75 up your tailpipe. At WP6, turn to heading 90 for recovery at Al Minhad.
Expect to be engaged by SAMs if low level flight is not maintaned. Additionally, expect heavy AAA and possible MANPADS short range defences in the AO. Iranian CAP is unlikely to be of any effect however NATO AWACS (Callsign: Darkstar, CH4 of GREEN radio) is on station and will notify you of any activity.
AI:
Use radio command "Attack primary and rejoin" (\>F1>F1>F7) to order your wingman to bomb the MiGs, generally he does a good job if you do this around 8nm from the target (WP4)
Admin:
Al Minhad AFB
TACAN 99X
Runway Heading 90/270
Tower frequency 110.70MHz
