Message posted by Paul on December 31, 2011 at 13:37:15 PST:
R-2505, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake Short video about VX-9
Restricted Area 2505 extends from surface to unlimited on a continuous basis and is subdivided into five primary ranges (see Figure 8-2). The primary mission of these ranges is the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of weapons and weapons systems.
Located within R-2505 are six bombing ranges, one guided-missile range, and numerous ground ranges and arenas. The six bombing ranges contain instrument targets for air-to-surface,
air-to-air, and surface-to-air firings. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are operated within the confines of R-2505 on a regular basis.
The target complex in the Coso and Baker Ranges contains targets for air-to-surface bombing and strafing by fleet and development activities. A rocket engine test complex and explosives test complex for experimental rocket engines and warheads occupies the southeast corner of the George Range complex. A test parachute drop area is also located in George Range.
Armitage Airfield is located within the southern part of the R-2505 ranges and requires specific entry and departure procedures (see FLIP-AP1) to avoid restricted range activities.
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.2.1 Command and Control
The separate ranges within R-2505 each have a designated mission frequency. Depending on the type of mission, range controllers will either monitor the mission or provide precision vectors and range asset coordination.
All aircraft using R-2505 and R-2524 ranges will check in with the Airspace Surveillance Center (ASC), call sign China Control, on the appropriate frequency.
CHINA CONTROL will:
Issu
e all pertinent information
Advise the aircraft to check in with the appropriate test conductor
Continue to monitor mission frequency
Provide radar advisory service.
In Reply to: Re: china lake? posted by OldThudMan~!!~ on December 31, 2011 at 4:26:56 PST:
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