When you fly one of our Air Combat missions, you will hear “FOX 2, Fight’s On” to initiate our canned setups. “FOX 2” is a brevity code used by fighter pilots to declare a weapon’s release (sorta like “bomb’s away” from WWII). The Vietnam conflict was the first real emphasis on air-to-air missiles; in fact, the (then) premier F-4 aircraft purchased for the US Navy did not include an internal gun and relied strictly upon air-to-air missiles, a first for the US Military. (Note: the US Air Force corrected this shortcoming when they procured the F-4E with an internal 20mm gun mounted in the nose.)
At that time “FOX 1” signified a semi-active radar missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow). “FOX 2” signified an infrared missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder), and “FOX-3” indicated you had switched to guns. With the advent of active radar guided missiles in the 1980’s, such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM, they were designated as “FOX 3” and use of the cannon became “FOX 4,” which has been basically dropped in favor of “GUNS-GUNS-GUNS.” So when you hear “FOX 2 – Fight’s On,” that callout signifies that an infrared missile was fired at you, and you should turn to defend against the attacker on your tail (your six-o’clock). Why don’t you come out and join us at Fighter Combat International and see how fast your heart starts pumping when you hear “FOX 2 – Fight’s On”!
FAQs
: Fox two. Indicates launch of an infrared homing missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder). Fox three Indicates launch of an active radar homing missile (such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM or AIM-54 Phoenix).
What is the difference between Fox 1, Fox 2 and Fox 3? ›
At that time “FOX 1” signified a semi-active radar missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow). “FOX 2” signified an infrared missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder), and “FOX-3” indicated you had switched to guns.
Why do fighter pilots say Fox 3? ›
Fox One - Indicates launch of a semi-active radar guided missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow). Fox Two - Indicates launch of an infrared-guided missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder). Fox Three - Indicates launch of an active radar guided missile (such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-54 Phoenix).
Can you pay to ride in a fighter jet? ›
Absolutely! Many of our fighter jet ride packages include the opportunity to experience aerobatic maneuvers. You can discuss your preferences with our team when booking to ensure your adventure meets your expectations.
What does Fox 2 mean in a dogfight? ›
Fox2= AIM=9 Sidewinder. Launch. Fox 3= AIM-120 AMRAAM. launch for the Air Force and Navy F/A-18's, and AIM-54 Phoenix for the. Navy F-14's.
What does Fox 4 mean? ›
Fox 4 is an obsolete term for air-to-air or air-to-surface cannon fire. A modern fighter pilot would call "guns, guns, guns".
What is the difference between Fox and Fox 2? ›
Fox One is a semi-active radar guided missile, for example the AIM-7 Sparrow. This type of missile requires the radar of the launching aircraft to guide it to its target. Fox Two is an infrared-guided missile, for example the AIM-9 Sidewinder. This missile is "fire and forget".
What does tally mean in Top Gun? ›
Enemy in sight (as opposed to "visual," which means friendly in sight). ("Nuke is tally two bandits, four o'clock low.")
Why do fighter pilots say tally ho? ›
It was used by RAF fighter pilots in the Second World War to tell their controller they were about to engage enemy aircraft. It was also used to announce to the squadron leader (or other person of command in the flight) the spotting of an enemy aircraft.
Why do pilots say no joy? ›
A pilot reports "no joy" when an attempt to establish visual or radio contact with another aircraft is unsuccessful; or when an attempt to acquire a target - either visually or on tactical radar - is unsuccessful.
Bandit – identified enemy aircraft. Bogey – unidentified (possibly unfriendly) aircraft. Buster – radio-telephony code phrase for 'maximum throttle' or full power climb. Cab rank – an airborne patrol of fighter-bombers near a combat zone which could be called upon to attack specific targets as necessary.
Can a civilian buy an F-14? ›
There isn't a law saying you can't own one. You just can't own classified items or items that once belonged to classified items. Like technology from an F-14 Tomcat. And the experience you have, if you're a pilot, will influence how much access you have to these aircraft.
How much does it cost to fly an F 18 for an hour? ›
The Navy's newer force of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters are also relatively affordable, at $30,404 an hour. Now the not-so-great news. The F-22 Raptor, the world's first fifth-generation fighter and arguably the best fighter jet in the world, costs an eye-watering $85,325 an hour to fly.
What is fox1 fox2 fox3? ›
Fox one - Indicates launch of a semi-active radar-homing missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow). Fox two - Indicates launch of an infrared homing missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder). Fox three - Indicates launch of an active radar-homing missile (such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM or AIM-54 Phoenix).
What is the military code Fox 3? ›
Weapon Employment
| Title | Definition |
|---|
| Fox 3 | I have launched an active radar homing missile ( e.g. AIM-120, AIM-54) |
| Greyhound | I have launched a ground attack cruise missile (e.g. SLAM) |
| Guns Guns Guns | I am firing guns/cannon |
| Mad Dog | I have launched an active radar homing missile visually, without a lock |
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Is AMRAAM a Fox 2? ›
When an AMRAAM missile is launched, NATO pilots use the brevity code "Fox Three".
