mvsgas Posted August 27, 2016 Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) click on image to enlarge 455th EMXS: Keeping the Vipers alive The 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Phase flight conducts a 300 hour inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2016. This aircraft is going through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EMXS phase flight closely inspect the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30 plus year old aircraft is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman) I wonder what is the story behind the nickname "Glock" 84qcQncFHSs Edited August 27, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
mvsgas Posted August 27, 2016 Posted August 27, 2016 An93fnIxBlw To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Heli Posted August 27, 2016 Posted August 27, 2016 clumsy F-16C block 40 #90-0718 http://luckypuppy.bravehost.com/MADDOGJET/mishaps/what/f-16tip.html http://www.f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album30/90-0718_001
mvsgas Posted August 27, 2016 Posted August 27, 2016 QmXG1Owvct4 Last I saw 718 was in Kunsan circa 2008 To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Oceandar Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 Anyone here have good explanation why Viper doesn't carry AIM-7 Sparrow ? Thanks Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tze
Tirak Posted August 28, 2016 Posted August 28, 2016 Anyone here have good explanation why Viper doesn't carry AIM-7 Sparrow ? Thanks Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon What, now? Because they can mount AMRAAMs, and the USAF is finally off of its "Oh we don't trust anything with an independent terminal guidance package" kick it had back in the early 90s.
mvsgas Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Anyone here have good explanation why Viper doesn't carry AIM-7 Sparrow ? Thanks Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon The F-16 does carry AIM-7, ROCAF block 20 and Egyptian Block 40 for example. As for others F-16, not every country wants the update, some can't afford it. Others, US congress denies the sell of AIM-7. http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2679866&postcount=39 http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2727247&postcount=303 http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2727261&postcount=304 Edited August 29, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Oceandar Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Those are interesting read, Mvsgas. Thank you both of you Tirak and Mvsgas for the reply Cheers Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tze
mvsgas Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 A8Bs_sNLu38 To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted September 1, 2016 Posted September 1, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UUZW0oN7Lw Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
mvsgas Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) I hate PW engines Aircraft FA-123/89-0001 x51UYlumFS8 Edited September 7, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Vitormouraa Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 What do you think about this one? SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com
Joe Kurr Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 I hate PW engines Aircraft FA-123/89-0001 x51UYlumFS8 It suffered a bit of a fuel leak in the AB... Dutch Flanker Display Team | LLTM 2010 Tiger Spirit Award
mvsgas Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) What do you think about this one? The photo seems fake to me. It suffered a bit of a fuel leak in the AB... It look like it. But two days in a row AFAIK. Both Friday and Saturday demo the AB look like that. On Sunday it had the AB blow out or stall. Edited September 7, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Joe Kurr Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 It look like it. But two days in a row AFAIK. Both Friday and Saturday demo the AB look like that. On Sunday it had the AB blow out or stall. I was there on Saturday, and thought the afterburner looked funny right after takeoff. Fortunately nothing serious happened, because he was coming towards the crowd line when the AB quit. Gave us quite a scare... Dutch Flanker Display Team | LLTM 2010 Tiger Spirit Award
mvsgas Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 b5e4VG37Jto To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Pocket Sized Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 What do you think about this one? Why is there a picture of an A-10 in the F-16 thread? :lol: DCS modules are built up to a spec, not down to a schedule. In order to utilize a system to your advantage, you must know how it works.
Tirak Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 The photo seems fake to me. Can the F-16 even carry an MER? I've never seen one with it.
razo+r Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 It can carry multiple MER on the two inner pylons and in addition, it is an updated version so it can surely take a loadout like this
Basher54321 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Could carry them from the start but I think I have only actually ever seen MERs on the YF and FSD jets during 1970s testing. Interesting pic - LM have the pic it on their site http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f16.html This site claims it is an F-16IN - certainly has a Block 60 antenna type layout but missing the nose FLIR. https://tacairnet.com/2015/08/15/the-f-16in-super-viper-could-get-another-shot-with-the-indian-air-force/
Vitormouraa Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) The thing is.. that F-16 is using two TER per pylon, which is kinda neat. The flying bomb truck.. Nice video though! Edited September 9, 2016 by Vitormouraa SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com
Basher54321 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Can I just confirm we are on the same page here TER (e.g. BRU-42) = Triple Ejector rack (carried 3 x MK-82) - very common on F-16s over the years (STAR is another type I think might be in use) MER (e.g. BRU-41) = Multiple Ejector Rack (Carried 6 x MK-82) - seldom seen
mvsgas Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Can the F-16 even carry an MER? I've never seen one with it. As Basher54321 posted, It was tested on the prototype F-16A, and you can see in videos carry them. For example at 4:47 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2778312&postcount=443 You can see the bombs where all whiter, possibly dummies to test separation characteristics. With that said, I have never heard nor seen any F-16 carry that load out operationally nor in training. Does not mean it never happened, I just never seen nor heard it. It is like the F-111 with 8 MERs, there are photos of it, but has anyone seen it flying like that operationally? It can carry multiple MER on the two inner pylons and in addition, it is an updated version so it can surely take a loadout like this It is a new model but no model I have seen. For example, It has a "radom" similar to a block 60 but non of the bulges for a FLIR system, the larger nose tire, enlarge intake light for internal ECM equipment. It also look like it has the scoop on the right side, hinting to the possibility of a OBOGS system. I still say is fake until see more picture or video specially flying. The thing is.. that F-16 is using two MER per pylon, which is kinda neat. The flying bomb truck.. Nice video though! I agree with Basher54321, it looks like two MERs and two TERs Is the BRU-61/A or the SUU-20 consider a MER? Is so, the F-16 can carry those on station 3 and 7 AFAIK. Edited September 9, 2016 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Vitormouraa Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 I meant TER and not MER.. sorry, it should be fixed now. Two TERs each pylon so? SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com
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