todd022 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 What I found specifically useful on this sight was the extensive loadouts lists for past conflicts. http://www.f-15e.info/joomla/ 1 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
amalahama Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks you, although I bet ED has much more info than that. Regards!!
Napa Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Its interesting to know that F-15E is using EGI and OBOGS (not to mention that the left throttle is the same as A-10C). I wonder how many more similarities those 2 aircraft have. Intel i7 12700k / Corsair H150i Elite Capellix / Asus TUF Z690 Wifi D4 / Corsair Dominator 32GB 3200Mhz / Corsair HW1000W / 1x Samsung SSD 970 Evo Plus 500Gb + 1 Corsair MP600 1TB / ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC V2 / Fractal Design Meshify 2 / HOTAS Warthog / TFRP Rudder / TrackIR 5 / Dell U2515h 25" Monitor 1440p
joey45 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 That because the Left Throttle in the A10C IS from the F15E and the Stick is from the F16. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
Napa Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 That because the Left Throttle in the A10C IS from the F15E and the Stick is from the F16. That's why I mentioned it. ;) Intel i7 12700k / Corsair H150i Elite Capellix / Asus TUF Z690 Wifi D4 / Corsair Dominator 32GB 3200Mhz / Corsair HW1000W / 1x Samsung SSD 970 Evo Plus 500Gb + 1 Corsair MP600 1TB / ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC V2 / Fractal Design Meshify 2 / HOTAS Warthog / TFRP Rudder / TrackIR 5 / Dell U2515h 25" Monitor 1440p
jazjar Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 I'll bet most of that radar is still top secret, so probably ED can't model it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Napa Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 I'll bet most of that radar is still top secret, so probably ED can't model it. Yeah that maybe true. The Raytheon AN/APG-82 is something else (I think that's the one), some may still use the AN/APG-63(v)3 though. I'm not really an expert on Strike Eagles but definitely this aircraft has to get modelled sometime in the future. Intel i7 12700k / Corsair H150i Elite Capellix / Asus TUF Z690 Wifi D4 / Corsair Dominator 32GB 3200Mhz / Corsair HW1000W / 1x Samsung SSD 970 Evo Plus 500Gb + 1 Corsair MP600 1TB / ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC V2 / Fractal Design Meshify 2 / HOTAS Warthog / TFRP Rudder / TrackIR 5 / Dell U2515h 25" Monitor 1440p
GGTharos Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 You won't get any info on APG-63vAnything for the most part. Some things about the v0 and v1, but you can forget the AESAs. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
104th_Crunch Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 That because the Left Throttle in the A10C IS from the F15E and the Stick is from the F16. Expect there is no rotary for radar elevation. Would have been nice to have that for the Thrustmaster Warthog.
GGTharos Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Right throttle is from the 15E. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Fadaar Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Yeah that maybe true. The Raytheon AN/APG-82 is something else (I think that's the one), some may still use the AN/APG-63(v)3 though. I'm not really an expert on Strike Eagles but definitely this aircraft has to get modelled sometime in the future. Being an avionics tech for the Air Force currently working on F-15E's, I'm fairly certain that E models use the APG-70 exclusively (at least all the ones here do). I know there are/were plans to upgrade some of them to the newer AESA packages, but to my knowledge it hasn't happened yet outside of testing due to costs. For 15's the APG-63(V)1, 2 and 3 have only been put on the C models. A stationary antenna would make my job a lot easier, removes a lot of the wear and tear on the system when you don't have to worry about hydraulic lines bouncing around during flight, and especially on landings since 'hard' landings can really jack up the antenna. http://www.f-15e.info/joomla/en/technology/avionics/65-radar-system does a good job explaining a lot of it, though there is some (as of today) incorrect information. Obviously I can't point out what's wrong, but it's close enough. I'd love to post everything I have access to in forms of tech manuals and training guides, but it just ain't legal. http://sobchak.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/f15e.gif is a good source for pure cosmetics of both internal and external features. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APG-63 as well due to the sole picture on the page. One thing I'd really love to see modeled properly because it's just such a cool system would be JHMCS, along with the Sniper pod. The latter of which would be nigh impossible since it's still a fairly new piece of technology, along with being highly classified of course. Edited May 1, 2011 by Fadaar 1
NRG-Vampire Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Being an avionics tech for the Air Force currently working on F-15E's... We can see LAU-88 with Tri-Mavs and MER/6er with four CBUs here: http://sobchak.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/f15e.gif Is it a real F-15E loadout under STA-2/8 ? TY
Rainmaker Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 We can see LAU-88 with Tri-Mavs and MER/6er with four CBUs here: http://sobchak.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/f15e.gif Is it a real F-15E loadout under STA-2/8 ? TY In theory it could carry all that...but it's not practical. There has been a bunch of loadouts that the eagle could carry in theory(I assume these were used as a selling point by Mc D to get the Air Force to purchase), but they are not certified to be flown. I only knew of one unit that was even certified to fly the maverick's and that was years ago. Not to say they are still not, but it's highly improbable. The maverick is just not a justifyable load for the eagle with it's precision bombing capability. The biggest variations I have ever seen aside from 2 x tanks, is a 1 x tank and 1 x GBU-15 or AGM-130. And those were alert birds way back at the start of the Iraq stuff in '03.
Frostiken Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Right throttle is from the 15E. Unpossible. For starters, the 'china hat' on the F-15E throttle is a toggle, not a temporary self-centering switch. In the F-15 it choses the weapons mode (guns / srms / mrms). Don't understand the 'right throttle grip is from F-15E' because it doesn't look like a single F-15E throttle grip I've ever seen... Being an avionics tech for the Air Force currently working on F-15E's, I'm fairly certain that E models use the APG-70 exclusively (at least all the ones here do). I know there are/were plans to upgrade some of them to the newer AESA packages, but to my knowledge it hasn't happened yet outside of testing due to costs. For 15's the APG-63(V)1, 2 and 3 have only been put on the C models. A stationary antenna would make my job a lot easier, removes a lot of the wear and tear on the system when you don't have to worry about hydraulic lines bouncing around during flight, and especially on landings since 'hard' landings can really jack up the antenna. You forgot about the fact that we (2A371 here) wouldn't have to work on the radar at all, as AESA maintenance is all handled, for the time being, by civilians :D Edited May 9, 2011 by Frostiken [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
GGTharos Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Unpossible. For starters, the 'china hat' on the F-15E throttle is a toggle, not a temporary self-centering switch. In the F-15 it choses the weapons mode (guns / srms / mrms). Don't understand the 'right throttle grip is from F-15E' because it doesn't look like a single F-15E throttle grip I've ever seen... I had my hands on it ... in an F-15E. It's pretty much the same, even if some switches are functionally different. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Rainmaker Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Personal opinion speaking here...but I have never liked that comparison since the first time I saw it. I guess you could say that the general form factor and ergonomics of it is somewhat close, but it's definetly not the same. I could understand it if they used the actual grip and modified the switches to a different setup(this has already been done to upgrade the E models), but saying that it's the same is kind of a subtle nuance that annoys me a little bit...but don't take that statement the wrong way as you are only repeating what I have seen 10 times before. Edited May 10, 2011 by Rainmaker
Frostiken Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Pretty much what Rain said. If you compare a pre-Suite 5 F-15E throttle grip alongside the A-10C it's surprisingly different. More than likely what happened is they've been modding the F-15E throttle grips alongside the F-15E SATCOM mod for A-10C integration. But they are not the same throttle grip. The TDC, china hat, mic switch (original F-15E only had two-direction mic switch) and boat switch all look or function differently and have been replaced. This would explain why the throttle grips never issue from supply... Edited May 11, 2011 by Frostiken [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
NRG-Vampire Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Hi Im looking for closeup pics from/about F-15 (any:A/B/C/D/E) Vertical Tail Flood Lights. Lights on the tail and/or the illuminator on fuselage. TY
Frostiken Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 You mean the light that illuminates the tail itself, right? What do you need, the actual light assembly? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
NRG-Vampire Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 You mean the light that illuminates the tail itself, right? What do you need, the actual light assembly? Yep, actual light assembly. How is the light projected on the tail surface and how it looks like (luminaire/lamp) on the fuselage. Air-Refueling FloodLight pics also should be nice. TY aeroprecision.com/PDF/OEM_Honeywell_Lighting.pdf This is too small ::( http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-F-15E/0783510/L/
Rainmaker Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 Yep, actual light assembly. How is the light projected on the tail surface and how it looks like (luminaire/lamp) on the fuselage. Air-Refueling FloodLight pics also should be nice. TY aeroprecision.com/PDF/OEM_Honeywell_Lighting.pdf This is too small ::( http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-F-15E/0783510/L/ What do you mean by too small? The tail-floodlight is only one 6.2V micro lamp. It's only purpose is to illuminate the tail numbers. It's pretty much useless unless it's pitch black(AAR's at night). Most aircrew don't even bother turning it on. That little bit of light you see is really all there is. The light is not powerful or focused enough to illuminate the entire tail section. The light lens is only about 3/4 of an inch wide and around 3-4 inches in length. As for the AAR lighting, I am not sure if this is what you are looking for. http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_2011012821350.aspx http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/5013600253/quite-the-impressive-night-shot-a-u-s-air-force You have a floodlight mounted behind the canopy and an inboard and outboard slipaway door light located inside the recepticle well.
NRG-Vampire Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) What do you mean by too small? I mean the luminaire is too small on that airliners.net pic. Could someone please post me a closer photo of the luminaire ? and Could someone please send me a working link to the official F-15C and F-15E USAF flight manual ? an AH-64A/D manual should be wonderful too :smilewink: p.s.: as i see on many pics, israeli eagle pilots use always tail lights, maybe they were forced to use it (in the daytime too) - are they ? All using the tail lights ! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/2036546/L/&sid=f093af7f58b41af801e923e2415005bd http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/1977672/L/&sid=f093af7f58b41af801e923e2415005bd http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/1820030/L/&sid=f093af7f58b41af801e923e2415005bd http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/1878168/L/&sid=2d765def454500d0986e8e54b9648204 http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/1702853/L/&sid=2d765def454500d0986e8e54b9648204 http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Boeing-F-15I-Ra'am/1558049/L/&sid=2d765def454500d0986e8e54b9648204 Edited February 29, 2012 by NRG-Vampire
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