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Old August 27th 06, 12:33 AM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
Gordon[_1_]
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Default Hunting scopes in fighter jets?


John Carrier wrote:
Done on the Phantom in some squadrons. Lined up with boresight. With radar
lock and bogey on the nose, you'd lean forward and get a magnified view and
hopefully an early VID. Somewhat awkward to use.


Going back in time, Galland had a similar sight set up in his BoB-era
Bf 109 E. It didn't work in practice so he went back to the old
fashioned Revi.

v/r
Gordon
PS, nice to see you JC