The A-10 can clean up against Hind helicopters. The Hind was not designed for
air-to-air combat. You can use Sidewinders against a Hind, or just the
Avenger. The Hind is much slower than a MiG, and with practice a good pilot
can take out a Hind quickly with the Avenger.

Defensive Tactics Against SAMs
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Stay low. The lower you fly, the greater the chance that the terrain will
hide you from SAM launchers. Use the Strategic Map to stay outside the range
of SAM launchers. Monitor the RWR to see what SAM threats are out there.

When a SAM is coming at you, there are some tactics to try. If there's a hill
nearby, duck behind it. If the SAM is radar guided (indicated by the right
most light abot the blinking RWR), drop some chaff to distract it. If it has
Infra Red homing (indicated by the left most light above the blinking RWR),
then drop a flare or two. As a last resort, attempt to out-turn the SAM.
This is very difficult.

If you find yourself in a quick draw with a SAM launcher, you can try and take
it out with the Avenger before it launches.

MISSION PLAN
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In the briefing Commander Cord will let you know what your mission objectives
are, and what the priorities are. Once you're in the A-10, review the
Strategic Map. It will familiarize you with the battle. Make a Flight Plan.
However, due to the dynamic nature of land battles, you'll probably have to
alter your Flight Plan several times. You will be receiving new orders and
distress calls over the radio during the mission. Stay alert and stay
flexible. Always keep your objectives in mind.
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