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Tony Williams wrote:

I understand that the SAAB Viggen armed with Oerlikon KCA has an
'AutoAim' system which effectively takes over the autopilot

But actually only the pitch and yaw channels.

and aims
the plane at the designated target to ensure that the gun is properly
aimed. This enables engagement at up to 3,000m in a head-on attack.

And letting the pilot look at something other when firing.
--
Urban Fredriksson http://www.canit.se/%7Egriffon/
There is always a yet unknown alternative.