izzyssm Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Been thinking about picking up the F-18 finally, spent 12 years working on it and needed a break from it. My question is if the SHARP pod is modeled in the game? Picture for reference Ryzen 7 3800x - 32G DDR4 3400Mhz - RTX 2070 - M.2 1TB - Saitek x52 - Thrustmaster TFRP Pedals - Oculus Rift - 2 lap cats Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000, AJS37 Viggen, AV-8B, MIG-21bis, MIG-19P, Mig-15, F5-E3, F-86F, A-4, F-14, A-10C, JF-17
_mu110_ Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Not in the game, though I certainly don't think that should stop you from getting the module. Do you have info on these pods actually being used on operational legacy Hornets? Check out my skins and mods on the User Files.
izzyssm Posted March 25, 2020 Author Posted March 25, 2020 I don't know if it was installed on legacy hornets. I worked on the ATFLIR systems and had a shared spaced with a civilian that worked on them so my technical knowledge isn't there. My wife is currently going through F-18 school for O level and is going to get some more information for me. Ryzen 7 3800x - 32G DDR4 3400Mhz - RTX 2070 - M.2 1TB - Saitek x52 - Thrustmaster TFRP Pedals - Oculus Rift - 2 lap cats Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000, AJS37 Viggen, AV-8B, MIG-21bis, MIG-19P, Mig-15, F5-E3, F-86F, A-4, F-14, A-10C, JF-17
cjladd11 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 I'll save you the trouble. 14 year Rhino maintainer and counting. SHARP pods we're only used on Super Hornets, mainly F models. Program was shut off in 2012. Never flown on a legacy as the pod was basically a gutted 480 gallon fuel tank filled with expensive cameras and other electronics. Too big for a legacy centerline. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
izzyssm Posted March 25, 2020 Author Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks! That makes sense, I only ever saw it on one deployment and that was in 2011. I always wondered about them though. They still teach it at F-18 school for O level maintainers. Ryzen 7 3800x - 32G DDR4 3400Mhz - RTX 2070 - M.2 1TB - Saitek x52 - Thrustmaster TFRP Pedals - Oculus Rift - 2 lap cats Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000, AJS37 Viggen, AV-8B, MIG-21bis, MIG-19P, Mig-15, F5-E3, F-86F, A-4, F-14, A-10C, JF-17
twells555 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 So....you worked on it for 12 years and need a break from it....and yet here you are. Hah!!! You just can't get enough of it! LOL...just kidding with yah! Fargo I9-9900, GTX1080Ti,32GRam,Pimax 5k+, HP Reverb, TM WartHog, MTG Pedals
cjladd11 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks! That makes sense, I only ever saw it on one deployment and that was in 2011. I always wondered about them though. They still teach it at F-18 school for O level maintainers.Yeah, it's written in the contract between Boeing and Naval Education, and derives off of other qualifications etc...the schools are usually behind the curve of the fleet somewhat. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
cjladd11 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 So....you worked on it for 12 years and need a break from it....and yet here you are. Hah!!! You just can't get enough of it! LOL...just kidding with yah!Never enough. Always wanted to fly them, but I have crappy eyes. So this way, I get to. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
mongo52 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 My last deployment in 2007 with 154 we got a pod. Flew it a couple times and than left it in the hangar.
Stubbies2003 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 Never enough. Always wanted to fly them, but I have crappy eyes. So this way, I get to. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Great way to take care of that itch. I worked on the F-16 for 19 years and I love flying both the Viper and the Bug in DCS. Viper needs Mavs in the worst way tho.
twells555 Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 VR...next best thing to being there! Fargo I9-9900, GTX1080Ti,32GRam,Pimax 5k+, HP Reverb, TM WartHog, MTG Pedals
Jackjack171 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 Never enough. Always wanted to fly them, but I have crappy eyes. So this way, I get to. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk +1 FDNF, I can count on one hand how many times I saw SHARP loaded. DO it or Don't, but don't cry about it. Real men don't cry!
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