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Can you help me to identify what these are on an F-18?

Old 04-18-2014, 05:18 PM
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Have you ever heard of Aviation Leak? I mean Aviation Week.

some pics for ya. the Super Hornet’s six-barrel 20mm, Externally Powered M61A2 Gatling Gun System, which can fire 4000-6000 shots/ minute. Made by the US military systems giant General Dynamics, the gun carries only about 600 rounds though.

The missile defense antennas for 360 degree threat coverage.

the earlier " bird splitter" antennas now being replaced by the APX -111 CIT and the new conformal IFF antenna. See link. http://www.baesystems.com/download/B...y-of-products/

Cool video.
http://warnewsupdates.blogspot.com/2...er-hornet.html
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Old 04-18-2014, 05:26 PM
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[h=2]With a little research I could find this info:


Specifications (F/A-18C/D)[edit][/h]

Using multiple ejector racks: tenAIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders.


Data from U.S. Navy fact file,[SUP][110][/SUP] Frawley Directory,[SUP][111][/SUP] Great Book[SUP][112][/SUP]
General characteristics
Performance
Armament

Avionics

  • Hughes APG-73 radar
  • ROVER (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver) antenna for use by US Navy's F/A-18C strike fighter squadrons
Old 04-19-2014, 05:49 AM
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You mean they aren't speed holes and an actual pizza box?

On a serious note, the crooked pylons on the E/F/G bother me. Somebody should be permanently mounted on a stick over that one.
Old 04-19-2014, 06:20 AM
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Amen to that!!! Might as well drag a parachute.


Originally Posted by impulse09
You mean they aren't speed holes and an actual pizza box?

On a serious note, the crooked pylons on the E/F/G bother me. Somebody should be permanently mounted on a stick over that one.
Old 04-23-2014, 06:01 PM
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This should help motivate you.

YouTube - VFA-27's "Shoot 'Em If You Got 'Em" Cruise Video Teaser
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnsxWrPUHN8
Old 04-25-2014, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
Guys, I understand what you are saying but to keep things simple for obvious reasons. I work for a company that manufactures those antennas. Not all F-18's are equipped the same.
Not a problem for those who don't know...guessing and speculating is always okay. It is only a problem if someone who knows and is not supposed to tell, tells.

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