A-10 CAS tips?

[Charles54]

Makes sense.;p Yeah...

[TheComedian]

[although im not sure abot if approaching low is effective too, depends on where the target is, i think]

Depends on the skill of the enemy tank gunner

[Zoddom]

Zoddom; I'm talking about not getting seen by the enemy CAS. What your cruising altitude should be.

and I talked about not climbing again immediately after CAS.

the thing is you dont have to cruise high when youre near/over the mainbase, because the enemy jets will probably be high too and so they could easily shoot you down over main.

[Charles54]

and I talked about not climbing again immediately after CAS.

the thing is you dont have to cruise high when youre near/over the mainbase, because the enemy jets will probably be high too and so they could easily shoot you down over main.

I don't think you understand why pilots go to higher altitdues after CAS. We have to go higher incase of AA, AAA, or MANPADS. At lower altitudes, we are even more vulnerable than at higher altitudes... If there is a fighter jet near the AO or near your LOQ, you RTB and tell the others to engage and get rid of that target. Oh and enemy jets can cruise near main now, nor can we cruise near enemy main. So we're good.

[billysmall44]

This is how I do CAS. It can work with most jets. WARNING: IT IS VERY ORGANIZED. TRY TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS WITH A TEAMWORK BASED SQUAD.


Okay, when you do CAS, you try to be as detailed as you can with your team. Tell them what weapons you have available, how many flares, altitude, armour, and GAU8 ammo. If you are good to go, make sure you do what the laser person tells you. For example, "Lasing target for LGB". You will have to use a LGB. If they spam the lase button (Lasing target for LGB. Lasing target for Maverick), then use what ever is safer. In my opinion, I'd rather use LGB or Paveway to engage in a higher altitude.

If you get a lock from an AA/Sidewinders, try to egress left or right and increase altitude to 1500 ft ~ 3000 ft. If you are still getting locked, try to RTB or ask for help from teammates. POP 5 Flares in a circular motion. <--- Do a roll and pop flares. Do this as many times as you want.

Engagement: When you engage a target, make sure you have an escape plan, and tell the laser person where you will engage from. Being detailed will reduce team kill casualties since players will know where you are going to engage. For example: "Going in hot North to south in this [LOQ/Grid]". If friendlies are in the AO, they will probably tell you not to engage.

LGB: Start engagement from an altitude of 1500 feet, and start descending to the AO to an altitude of 500 feet AT MOST, OR YOU WILL TAKE DAMAGE FROM LGB. You don't need to face the lase to get a lock on. Use the phrase "I've got lock" as your CUE. Once the bomb is dropped, egress left or right and increase your altitude to 1500~3000. Shoot as many flares as necessary. Remember, try to be detailed to your team since LGB has a really big impact radius.

AGM-65: Similar to the LGB, BUT you have to face the target to get the lock on. A safe engagement altitude is 300-500 ft. But try to make your engagement in a very low degree. <--- What I mean is: Try to engage in a 10 degree angle or somewhere near. Once again egress left or right and increase altitude to 3000 ft. Pop flares if necessary.

GAU8/Rockets: Note: Strafes are very dangerous since the A-10 is a relatively slow airplane, making it a very easy target for small arms fire. Strafes require precision and very detailed communication. For engagement, you will have to clarify with you laser person whether its safe to strafe. Make sure you ask if there is any AA or AAA near the AO. You also have to tell everyone where you are going to engage (grid and compass direction). If its an "all clear" then increase your altitude to 1500 ft and orbit the GRID Loq to look for the target. *Tip*, if the target is lased, use the AGM or LGB hud to see the lased target. Once you have spotted your target/targets, descend to an altitude to 700 to 800 ft. Once you are about to pull the trigger, pop four flares incase of non spotted man pads. Engage in a 10 degree angle and do a 1/2 - 1 second strafe (maybe longer). Onces done, egress left or right and increase altitude to 3000 ft. Pop flares if necessary.

Try not to do strafes often. Use them as last resort or for support. You should RTB once your out of ordinace to drop.

Aim9 Sidewinder missle: Note: Try not to be part of Air to Air combat. Get away from these ASAP. If you see a jet, try to get away from the area. When you engage with an aim 9, lock on the jet and wait until he uses up all his flares so he can RTB. If he does not pop the flares fast, take a shot and EGRESS BACK TO BASE. Fighter jets can take care of other jets.

Or what you could do, is fly in there and shoot your guns and fly out. thats what i do.

[Charles54]

Or what you could do, is fly in there and shoot your guns and fly out. thats what i do.

So, how well does a stuborn person like you do at CAS? Good? Doubt it. How many A-10's have you waisted mate?

[billysmall44]

So, how well does a stuborn person like you do at CAS? Good? Doubt it. How many A-10's have you waisted mate?

enough to know that im not good at it

Please don't tell anyone.. They will take my wings away.

[Charles54]

enough to know that im not good at it

Please don't tell anyone.. They will take my wings away.

Good good. Since thats sarcasm. I don't really care. Anyways, thanks for collaborating with good tips.

[imjustthatguy]

ascend about 2000 mtrs over your target and just go straight down while popping a lot of flares

[saXoni]

Or what you could do, is fly in there and shoot your guns and fly out. thats what i do.

Hahaha, +1 for you, my friend

[stealth420]

People Fail to realize the cannon on the A10 is one of the most high damage weapons in PR.

Ive done 1 man A10 squad and just flew low and got lucky one time taking out 7 tanks and other armor assets with only the main cannon on the A10


Its a risky maneuver because it requires you to fly over the area and spot out the little specks of armor in the desert on kashan. But once you see them you can swoop right in and fire about 50-60 rounds into him and hes toast


Remember this tactic is vulnerable to AA and i was lucky one round to get those 7 tanks and not get shot down.