Introduction to Beyond Visual Range Combat | BVR Series | Part 1

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Published 2024-02-16

Air combat at beyond visual range (BVR) is something I never saw explained very well online. So I thought I would take a shot at covering it myself. BVR is a complex topic so it's going to take a few videos to get the point across. In this introduction we'll go over some basic concepts.

We'll cover some important ranges to know and discuss the factors that affect a BVR missile's performance.

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References:
AFRL Simulation Report: apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA461867.pdf
ALSSA Brevity MTTP: www.alsa.mil/Portals/9/Documents/mttps/brevity_202…
Mirror for Brevity MTTP: rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/100.ATSC/5773E2…

Attribution:
Su-27 photo
By Dmitriy Pichugin - www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Sukhoi-Su-27S…, GFDL 1.2, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17361534

R-27 photo
By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/437, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26459240

R-77 photo
By Allocer - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7642131

AA-1 photo
By Varga Attila - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1106980

Obligatory disclaimers:

The presence of DOD Visual Information in this video does not constitute endorsement by the DOD or any of its departments. Any views expressed by the presenter are those of the presenter and do not represent the views of the DOD or any of its components.

All Comments (21)

@rockwellh6910 4 months ago

There are very few channels that introduce and explain things as well as you do. I watched your entire BFM playlist and can't wait to watch this series on BVR. Great video!
@lorenzobosi8650 4 months ago

As always Mike a super simple and clear way to explain very complex things. Thanks!
@user-jk5fv9wf6j 4 months ago

cant wait to part 2
@yappydawg8985 4 months ago

This is great fundamental information that is not widely available in the DCS universe and the visuals really made your points clear. Thanks and I am really looking forward to the rest of this series.
@kunstistkrieg 3 months ago

This is becoming my favourite channel, keep it up, you deserve way more subscribers and views!
@Syntax152 3 months ago

Hi Mark and thank you for all of your vids, really great way to learn ! However something bugged my mind about 11:29 . Why did you add "Out cost" when its already added in MAR calculation? Isnt "Mar = wez + out cost" ?
@benlucke7763 4 months ago

Mike, have been binging your channel for months now. Thanks a ton for these videos.
@arnaudboucaud1894 4 months ago

Ooohhh. I feel that I m finally going to be in control in MP GS server. 😂 Thanks Mike, I've studied all your videos. It s way better than goi'g to school. Looking forward to the next one!
@nicopincho 4 months ago

I love your bfm videos, and I think I will love the bvr too
@paulvalente5132 4 months ago

Awesome, I've been waiting for this series!
@capthaltli 4 months ago

Great video , learned a lot
@maddog7989 4 months ago

I love your work. Keep it up!
@manolog.9962 4 months ago

That was an awesome instructional video. Thank you for sharing it.
@keithbriscoe99 4 months ago

Love this. Thank you.
@KentLavisMW 4 months ago

I love your video! Thank you for explaining air combat!
@gilbertprassl2923 4 months ago

Thank you very much for your awesome work, can´t wait for the next part :-)
@AirMorgan. 3 months ago

Awesome stuff! Thank you.
@NehemieMomo 4 months ago

Thank you very much! It was short, informative and sweet. I loved it, very helpful❤
@S3NTRY 4 months ago

Great breakdown, thanks again Mike!
@juliusEST 4 months ago

Yesss!🎉