Something for the trivia buffs

[AJH63]

Hi all,

I decided to see if I could climb to the ED flight manual service ceiling of 45,000 ft for sh%ts and giggles and I noticed the HUD altimeter stops at 38000 feet. Thought I might share that bit of trivia with you all.

I got to 41000 feet weighing 27000lbs, temperature was ISA +5 at sea level at Batumi.

 

[BuzzU]

See if you can hit anything with bombs from up there.

[AJH63]

I got a GBU-12 on the target from 38000 feet, missed with a MK82(ccrp release) from 39000 and I couldn't get the GBU-54 to come of the rails, might have to try that one again.

EDIT: I did get a GBU-54 to hit a target from 39500 feet.

Edited March 17 by AJH63
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[BuzzU]

Sounds like fun. I'll have to give it a try if I come back to the Hog. I got hung up with the Hornet but I miss my Brrrrrrttt.

[Bob_Petuss]

On 13.03.2025 at 08:52, AJH63 said:

Я пустил GBU-12 по цели с высоты 38000 футов, промахнулся с MK82 (сброс CCRP) с высоты 39000 футов и не смог заставить GBU-54 сойти с рельсов, возможно, придется попробовать еще раз.

EDIT: Мне удалось поразить цель с GBU-54 на высоте 39500 футов.

Have you tried using gun?

Edited April 8 by Bob_Petuss
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[AJH63]

No I haven't tried using the gun, I'd imagine it would be hard to pin point a target from so high up, but I will give it a try and post the results. 

[Leg2ion]

@AJH63 - I truly believe you have started something here - how high can you go and drop what on what...I am now going to have to jump back into the A10 to have a play! 

[AJH63]

Post any results you have. It will be interesting to see