BoeingDriver

I worked Strikes at SJ for 9 years so here are the answers to your questions: - No Sabre Drains - No to the 2 small antennas on the bottom between the UHF/TACAN antenna's (the white square antennas are radio altimeters) - Heat exchanger inlet doors on the CFT's (up until the last few years, a -220 thing only) - JFS exhaust louvers removed - No hook fairing

I’ll try those

I tried gunmetal. Too dark. Almost look’s black.

Dudes, what color are these freak'n struts??? 🤬

I’ve been told the Engine Run relay.

I’m not sure, that change was made after my time around when they removed the AIC’s & replaced those w/ADP’s.

I wasn't trying to correct you -- just fun facting to be fun facting. Yep, those ramp switches are in 6L/R.

Fun fact -- the 50% switch is no longer tied into ramp drop during start.

We called those "flex fairings".

Actually FAST pack -- aka "CFT's" for light grays are shaped differently from Strike CFT's. Only slightly. FAST packs are more "straight" when viewing from head on that the more "rounded/bulbous" shape of the Strike CFT. Both types have a different dolly for removal and installation. Found this out while in Saudi Arabia back in the 90's trying to remove a Strike CFT using a dolly for a FAST pack. Also, Pratt powered Strike CFT's now have the same scoop as GE jets. New suite mod.

Yes. The Strike is going through a new "Suite" upgrade. New wheels, tires, radar, 229 style ECS scoops on the CFT's, "tinted" windscreens, and more.

Easily. However, the kit wheels are incorrect for any version of Strike. I don’t know if there are any aftermarket sets of the current wheels (last 3-5 years or so) but North Star makes a great set for Strikes (original wheel configuration).

Make sure you get an aftermarket wheel set. The kit has "C" wheels.

Any GWH reps on this forum? I have some suggestions to improve your F-15's.

From a guy that's spent time in and around those particular jets, he did a mighty fine job!!! If I had a critique it would be that a squadron flagship wouldn't necessarily get THAT dirty. But then again, who cares. I like it A LOT!