Mission 19 - Standoff

Mission 19 - Standoff

Maj. Alex Hunter
Callsign: Raider 5-5
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
Weapon loadout: HSM, AGM, Precision Bomb, Flares

To start off, fly straight ahead and take out enemy forces along the way. Several waves of enemy fighters will appear from the north. Take out as many as you can until all bandits are shot down to achieve air supremacy. You may knock out some enemy ground forces if you want for extra points.

The objective will be updated and you'll need to take repel advancing enemy ground forces next. Concentrate on taking out the tanks and flaks advancing along their projected path. There will be a couple of fighters that will engage you to disrupt your attack runs. Just take care of them quick so you can concentrate on destroying more ground forces. Keep the enemies off the defensive perimeter the best that you can until the mission updates.

In this part, you'll need to destroy 4 bridges using precision bombs. If you can't remember how to use them, select it as your active weapon, approach the target and when you're near, press A to enter precision mode. Aim at the target and zoom in for better accuracy. Release the bomb in the middle of the bridges to destroy them. You need to bring down all four bridges in 2 minutes time. Don't worry about enemy fighters since your squadron will keep them off you.

Note: This is the part of the mission is also another way to farm EXP. The stream of enemy tanks will keep on coming for the whole two-minute duration so you can easily farm them using bombs. As mentioned earlier in this guide, you'll keep the EXP you've earned even after reloading the chapter. I find UGBs and Precision Missiles most effective in taking out several targets at once.

Next, head to the ERS waypoint and activate your ERS to cut through their AA defenses. It is possible though, to fly through the enemy defenses and bypass the ERS path though you should have several flares left to protect yourself from enemy fire. Once you're past their defenses, hit your afterburners and engage the three bombers. Destroy them all to complete the mission.