F-18 and F-17 Hornet

[Taiidantomcat]

I just couldn't help to feel erked by the fact that so far the Silent Eagle could carry only four AMRAAMs in low-observable mode......

F-22 is the same

[SebastianP]

That AVWeek article had some curious info that contradicts what I've seen elsewhere - according to the article, you can stuff four AMRAAMs or a mixed load in the pod, but from what I remember of other articles and the presentation video, it's two AMRAAMS or up to 2000 lb worth of bombs, the mixed load being one 1000 lb bomb and one AMRAAM. On the other hand, the pod will also fit on the inboard stores station under each wing, bringing the total to six, or 6000 lb of bombs.

If the Japanese do get the Super Hornet, I hope they'll call it Suzumebachi - hard to pick another name for a giant Japanese Hornet... (Three-way decal swap idea: F-16C, F-2A, and F/A-18E. Super Hornet with Hinomaru on blues; F-2A done up as Super Falcon; and F-16C in Navy grays. )

Cheers,

SP

[ChernayaAkula]

<...> Super Hornet with Hinomaru on blues <...>

Shush!

Love the idea of the name Suzumebachi!  Now someone needs to design a suitable patch and squadron markings. 

[rallymodeller]

Screw the F-35. Canada shoulda bought Superbugs in the first place.

[Fulcrum]

Screw the F-35. Canada shoulda bought Superbugs in the first place.

I second that too, though it is almost impossible now(unless the Liberals somehow win the upcoming election) to change that since the government is focused on buying the F-35. It will definitely become a true "what-if".

[anthonyp]

If the Japanese do get the Super Hornet, I hope they'll call it Suzumebachi - hard to pick another name for a giant Japanese Hornet... (Three-way decal swap idea: F-16C, F-2A, and F/A-18E. Super Hornet with Hinomaru on blues; F-2A done up as Super Falcon; and F-16C in Navy grays. )

Cheers,

SP

Resurrecting and still going OT here, but drop the F-16C in naval camo.  Go F-2, which has the bigger wingspan that would be more use on a carrier.

...  Dangit!!!  I used to have pics of what that'd look like on my website, but the files appear to have gone corrupt.  I'll have to reload them.

[MilitaryAircraft101]

I just couldn't help to feel erked by the fact that so far the Silent Eagle could carry only four AMRAAMs in low-observable mode......

F-22 is the same

It carries 6 staggered AMRAAMs and 2 Aim-9s in LO mode, the F-35 currently can carry 4 AMRAAMs in LO (stealth) and later blocks (4+) will be able to carry 6 (Block 1,2,3 can be upgraded as well)

[Taiidantomcat]

I just couldn't help to feel erked by the fact that so far the Silent Eagle could carry only four AMRAAMs in low-observable mode......

F-22 is the same

It carries 6 staggered AMRAAMs and 2 Aim-9s in LO mode, the F-35 currently can carry 4 AMRAAMs in LO (stealth) and later blocks (4+) will be able to carry 6 (Block 1,2,3 can be upgraded as well)

Yeah I was actually corrected on that shortly after I said it, but the post was deleted after the thread veered off topic.  You are correct on all counts

[GTX]

I know it is just the wing folding, but doesn't the SH look cool with the wing bent like this?

[rickshaw]

Is the wing significantly larger on the Super-Hornet?  Must be the angle but looks that way.

[GTX]

[MilitaryAircraft101]

I know it is just the wing folding, but doesn't the SH look cool with the wing bent like this?

F/A-18E ala Ju-87!  Wonder what's going to happen about the RAAF's 18 new SH option?

[GTX]

Wonder what's going to happen about the RAAF's 18 new SH option?

Wait until 2012 and you will find out.

[DarrenP]

And has anyone thought what If F35 program crashes and burns F18E/F could be in pole position to replace many western aircraft. Be interesting seeing the E with the Royal Navy and the F replacing the Tornado in RAF

[PR19_Kit]

And has anyone thought what If F35 program crashes and burns F18E/F could be in pole position to replace many western aircraft. Be interesting seeing the E with the Royal Navy and the F replacing the Tornado in RAF

Perish the thought.........