Randomized Fighter Sweep mission over Syria for the F-16. Protect a strike group headed for Palmyra. Designed in DCS version 2.7.9.18080
Viper 1 you will be part of strike package Echo. Echo is tasked with destroying a storage facility on the outskirts of the city of Palmyra in central Syria. You will fly fighter sweep and protect the strike forces from enemy fighters. There are two strike groups in the package, Uzi 1 and Colt 1. Your primary goal is to get both groups to the target area. However, the mission will be considered a partial success if only one group survives.
The target area is likely defended by SAM's and so you will have SEAD cover as part of Echo. You will also pass Tabqa airbase on the way in and out, but this airfield has been disabled and is not a major threat.
We have not detected enemy CAP activity over the area, but numerous airbases are nearby, including one at Palmyra itself. Enemy response is most likely to come from West and South of bullseye. Be advised that not only are Syrian MiG-21/23/29 operating the area, but also Russian Fulcrums and Flankers with more advanced sensors and weapons. AWACS support is not available, be on your guard.
Due to heavy air defense in west Syria the route to the target will not be direct. You will fly east over Turkey before heading south to cross the border. You are heavily advised to remain east of bullseye while in Syria. Upon returning to friendly airspace, tankers will be available if needed.
Consult the Mission Planner for additional details
Taxi Time 15:56
Follow taxiway east to runway 05
Takeoff Time 16:00
Est Mission Duration 1:50
Bingo Fuel - 4000 lbs
Cruise condition:
36000 ft 500 KTAS > waypoint 2 on
Package Echo:
Viper 1 - Fighter Sweep
Uzi 1 - Strike
Colt 1 - Strike
Venom 1 - SEAD
Radio settings
305 MHz - Package (COM 1-1)
251 MHz - Tanker 1 9Y (COM 1-3)
276 MHz - Tanker 2 12Y (COM 1-4)
122.1 MHz - Incirlik (COM 2-2)
