-229 engines vs -220

[av8orDave]

A question about the engines in the real world:

- I read an article that there are plans to start phasing out F-15Es with the -220 engines first.

- Do squadrons operate a mix of -220 and -229 engines within a squadron?

- If not, which squadrons have which engines? I did find an article that said the 494th and 492nd have exclusively -229s.

- Is there a way to tell the difference visually between the -220 and -229?

 

Thanks!

 

Edited July 11, 2023 by davidrbarnette

[notproplayer3]

Have you got the module ? If yes you should have gotten a copy of the book "Be afraid of the dark part 1", looks like a very interesting read and perhaps it'll answer your questions (haven't yet read it but I'm definitely gonna to when I have the time). I skimmed through it and page 112 answers your last question.

Edited July 11, 2023 by notproplayer3

[strikeeagle]

1 hour ago, davidrbarnette said:

A question about the engines in the real world:

- I read an article that there are plans to start phasing out F-15Es with the -220 engines first.

- Do squadrons operate a mix of -220 and -229 engines within a squadron?

- If not, which squadrons have which engines? I did find an article that said the 494th and 492nd have exclusively -229s.

- Is there a way to tell the difference visually between the -220 and -229?

 

Thanks!

 

 

To answer your question directly, no, we don’t mix engines w/in a squadron.  Eglin Test maybe the only squadron that would because they are a weapons test unit that also operates a detachment in Vegas. At one point 86-0190 had GE motor’s during a test cycle.  Of course it’s in a 220 config since it’s a SJ bird now.

SJ is pure 220 base.  I can’t remember if MO operates both, but at least one squadron is 220.  LN is all 229 now same with WA since the the albino’s left.

The fastest way to ID a 229 is to look in the exhaust.  229’s have a “white” flame holder.

Supposedly, 10 years from now, SJ is losing it’s Strikes.

26 minutes ago, notproplayer3 said:

Have you got the module ? If yes you should have gotten a copy of the book "Be afraid of the dark part 1", looks like a very interesting read and perhaps it'll answer your questions (haven't yet read it but I'm definitely gonna to when I have the time). I skimmed through it and page 112 answers your last question.

 

Heat exchanger doors for 220’s are no longer the case.  Those are being changed to scoops like the 229.

Edited July 11, 2023 by strikeeagle

[av8orDave]

10 minutes ago, strikeeagle said:

To answer your question directly, no, we don’t mix engines w/in a squadron.  Eglin Test maybe the only squadron that would because they are a weapons test unit that also operates a detachment in Vegas. At one point 86-0190 had GE motor’s during a test cycle.  Of course it’s in a 220 config since it’s a SJ bird now.

SJ is pure 220 base.  I can’t remember if MO operates both, but at least one squadron is 220.  LN is all 229 now same with WA since the the albino’s left.

The fastest way to ID a 229 is to look in the exhaust.  229’s have a “white” flame holder.

Supposedly, 10 years from now, SJ is losing it’s Strikes.

Heat exchanger doors for 220’s are no longer the case.  Those are being changed to scoops like the 229.

 

Strikeeagle; Dude, fantastic answer. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity. I learned a few things today.

[strikeeagle]

Just now, davidrbarnette said:

Strikeeagle; Dude, fantastic answer. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity. I learned a few things today.

You’re welcome