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=== '''Fighting Wing (Spread)''' === | === '''Fighting Wing (Spread)''' === | ||
[[File:Fighting_Wing.png|thumb|380x380px|Two-Ship Fighting Wing Right]] | [[File:Fighting_Wing.png|thumb|380x380px|Two-Ship Fighting Wing Right]] | ||
This formation, flown as a two-ship, gives the wingman a maneuvering cone from 30 to 60 degrees aft of line abreast and lateral spacing between 500 to 3,000 feet. Number Two maneuvers off lead and uses cutoff as necessary to maintain position. This formation is employed in situations where maximum maneuvering potential is desired. Arenas for use include holding in a tactical environment or maneuvering around obstacles or clouds. (See Below Figure, Fighting Wing Formation.) | This formation, flown as a two-ship, gives the wingman a maneuvering '''''cone''''' from 30 to 60 degrees aft of line abreast and lateral spacing between 500 to 3,000 feet. Number Two maneuvers off lead and uses cutoff as necessary to maintain position. This formation is employed in situations where maximum maneuvering potential is desired. Arenas for use include holding in a tactical environment or maneuvering around obstacles or clouds. (See Below Figure, Fighting Wing Formation.) | ||
'''Advantages:''' | '''Advantages:''' | ||