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Pete737

06-22-2010 08:26 AM

Addition of sidewinders..

Hey guys I have my next jet session coming up this weekend and I have added sidewinders to my F-18c. I'm just wondering if there will be a big difference? I did actually have to add another oz to the plane to keep the cg as is.

My other jets have had sidewinders from the get go. This is the first time I did the maiden with none and added after. The jet already has some underwing missles. Anyway. Probly no biggie but I just wanted to see what you guys have to say!

Pete

Meesh

06-22-2010 11:35 AM

RE: Addition of sidewinders..

Pete,

Are you going to Big Apple this weekend?

Me, Brian, Domenic and Bob S. are going.

Bob M.

Pete737

06-22-2010 11:46 AM

RE: Addition of sidewinders..

Hey Bob, No I don't think Ill make it, Im gonna hit the scale qualifier with Jeff and Mike. However, If I crash Saturday, Ill come down and watch on Sunday.

CraigG

06-22-2010 12:13 PM

RE: Addition of sidewinders..

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Hey guys I have my next jet session coming up this weekend and I have added sidewinders to my F-18c. I'm just wondering if there will be a big difference? I did actually have to add another oz to the plane to keep the cg as is.

My other jets have had sidewinders from the get go. This is the first time I did the maiden with none and added after. The jet already has some underwing missles. Anyway. Probly no biggie but I just wanted to see what you guys have to say!

Pete

Pete,

I'm assuming these are fuselage mounted sidewinders? They really don't have much drag and I don't think you will notice much difference, if at all.

I can't tell much difference with these stores on my F-4.

Craig

Pete737

06-22-2010 01:11 PM

RE: Addition of sidewinders..

Thanks Craig, Im sorry I should have mentioned these are wingtip mounted sidewinders with slightly larger than normal fins. I made them after my originals broke off.

CraigG

06-22-2010 01:19 PM

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Wingtip sidewinders still won't be a big deal. They actually make good wing tip protectors as I have demonstrated numerous times with my Rafale.

Now these big ole tanks on my Rafale are a different story. Those babies have lots of drag and even cause a change in pitch.

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