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AJS-37 Viggen Startup Checklist
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AJS-37 ViggenDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 97 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review attack profile, target coordinates, road-base ops plan, and threat environment. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check winds, ceiling, icing. Viggen can operate in severe conditions. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel ~6,180 kg. Afterburner burns fuel rapidly - plan conservatively. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: RB-04, RB-15, RB-75, Akan gun, rockets per mission type. | |
| 06 | Target Data / KV (cartridge)LOADEDNOTE: Navigation and target data loaded via cassette cartridge (KV) system. | |
| 07 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 08 | Road Base / AlternateIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Viggen is designed for dispersed road base operations - know your recovery strip. |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation4 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 04 | Ejection Seat Safety PinsREMOVED - SEAT ARMED |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power4 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Ground PowerCONNECT IF AVAILABLE | |
| 03 | Avionics PowerON | |
| 04 | InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK INDICATORS |
PHS 4 - Navigation System Initialization5 steps
| 01 | Central Computer (CK37)ONNOTE: CK37 digital computer powers up and self-tests. | |
| 02 | KV CartridgeINSERTED AND LOADEDNOTE: Navigation cartridge contains mission waypoints and target data. | |
| 03 | Datalink SystemON IF EQUIPPED | |
| 04 | TILS (approach aid)SET FREQUENCY | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET QNH |
PHS 5 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | Engine Start ProcedureNORMAL START - VOLVO RM8B JET ENGINENOTE: Viggen uses Volvo RM8B afterburning turbofan. Self-contained start. | |
| 02 | Fuel SystemMAIN FUEL COCK OPEN | |
| 03 | Engine Start SwitchPOSITION 1 - MOTORING | |
| 04 | N1 RisingN1 ABOVE 15-20% | |
| 05 | Engine Start SwitchPOSITION 2 - FUEL ON | |
| 06 | Light-offEGT RISING | |
| 07 | EGT During Start< 710 CWARNING: Hot start if EGT peaks above limit - cut fuel immediately. | |
| 08 | Engine Idle RPM65-68% | |
| 09 | GeneratorONLINE | |
| 10 | HydraulicsPRESSURE NORMAL |
PHS 6 - Post-Start / Avionics7 steps
| 01 | HUD / HDDON - BIT COMPLETE | |
| 02 | Radar (PS-37/A)WARM UP AND STANDBYNOTE: 3 min warm-up before operational use. | |
| 03 | IFFSET CODES | |
| 04 | Radio (FR28)SET FREQUENCIES | |
| 05 | Navigation SystemCONFIRM WAYPOINTS LOADEDNOTE: Verify CK37 shows correct waypoints from KV cartridge. | |
| 06 | Weapons SystemCHECK STATIONS ON DI (Display Indicator) | |
| 07 | CountermeasuresBG2M (BOL chaff/flare) LOADED |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 02 | Canard FlapsAUTO POSITION | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersN2, EGT, HYDRAULICS IN LIMITS | |
| 04 | Navigation SystemALIGNED AND READY | |
| 05 | Fuel QuantityCONFIRMED | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeSET |
PHS 8 - Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK | |
| 04 | Taxi Speed< 20 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 02 | Engine Run-upCHECK AT MIL - INSTRUMENTS IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | IFFON - CONFIRM CODES | |
| 04 | Warning LightsNONE ILLUMINATED | |
| 05 | AutopilotOFF FOR TAKEOFF |
PHS 10 - Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleFULL MIL THEN AFTERBURNER | |
| 03 | AfterburnerSTAGE 1-3 CONFIRMED LIGHT-OFF | |
| 04 | Rotate Speed~250-270 KM/H (weight dep.) | |
| 05 | Rotate8-12 DEG NOSE UP | |
| 06 | Positive ClimbGEAR UP | |
| 07 | STOL CapabilityMINIMUM FIELD ROLL ~400-500 M WITH AB |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb4 steps
| 01 | GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | AfterburnerREDUCE WHEN SAFE ALTITUDE REACHED | |
| 03 | Climb Speed600-800 KM/H IAS | |
| 04 | NavigationWAYPOINT 1 SELECTED - CK37 ACTIVE |
PHS 12 - Cruise / Ingress5 steps
| 01 | Cruise Speed800-900 KM/H LOW LEVEL / M 0.85+ HIGH | |
| 02 | Ingress ProfileLOW LEVEL AS BRIEFED | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - AB BURNS FAST | |
| 04 | RadarAS REQUIRED FOR ATTACK | |
| 05 | CountermeasuresREADY |
PHS 13 - Attack5 steps
| 01 | Weapon SystemARMED AND SELECTED | |
| 02 | Master ArmON | |
| 03 | Attack WaypointSELECTED ON CK37 | |
| 04 | Attack RunEXECUTE PER ATTACK MODE SELECTED | |
| 05 | EgressBREAK IMMEDIATELY AFTER RELEASE |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | TILSRECEIVING - HOMING TO RECOVERY STRIP | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 03 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 04 | SpeedREDUCE TO 500-600 KM/H APPROACH |
PHS 15 - Landing (STOL / Road Base)8 steps
| 01 | GearDOWN - 3 GREENCAUTION: Gear max speed 400 km/h. | |
| 02 | Approach Speed~280-320 KM/H (weight dep.) | |
| 03 | Autopilot Approach ModeACTIVE (TILS approach) | |
| 04 | Thrust ReverserREADY FOR DEPLOYMENTNOTE: Viggen has a thrust reverser for short field stopping. | |
| 05 | TouchdownFIRM - MAINS FIRST | |
| 06 | Thrust Reverser at TouchdownDEPLOY - FULL REVERSE | |
| 07 | Throttle During ReverseMAINTAIN UNTIL BELOW 150 KM/H | |
| 08 | BrakesAPPLY TO STOP |
PHS 16 - After Landing3 steps
| 01 | Thrust ReverserSTOW AFTER STOP | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE - CONFIRMED | |
| 03 | IFFSTANDBY |
PHS 17 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - 2 MIN COOLING | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 05 | ThrottleCUTOFF | |
| 06 | Electrical SystemsOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | CanopyOPEN |