maveric043 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks! Well that is pleasant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Guys/Gals Dont know if anyone here has seen or discussed this? So here goes! Check out the Advanced Super Hornet F/A-18H/I. http://boeingspotter.tumblr.com/post/24770164584/f-a-18h-super-hornet I found this while looking for a different page and thought you all would be interested. Heres a test flight video Ok you after market resin guys, get to work we need the upgrades! Edited November 30, 2013 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill H Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Anybody got a picture of the real thing? I couldn't find a picture online. I plan to build this one, so I ordered the decalset from Furball Aero-Design. Thanks. Sietse I took this and several others of her a few months back. Just PM me and I'll be happy to send you what I have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Does anybody have shots of BuNo 165910 in 06 when she was VFA-154`s CAG? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2013) An EA-18B Growler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 taxis onto a catapult prior to launching from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released) >>> Hi Res <<< Note the notched "turkey feathers" on the right F414, first I've seen of that ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 That new "H" SuperBug looks slickern greased lighting, I'll be the drag increase is less that 0.10% or less; they could probably throw some ECM junk in there too, though that may decrease the useful fuel capacity by a few pounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jai5w4 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Vigies qualing in their echos. http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=166828 Edited December 16, 2013 by jai5w4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Vigies qualing in their echos. http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=166828 That is one sweet looking Vigilante aircraft!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Visiting the transient line was always a good time but, this was a nice surprise to see. Basking in the mid-morning sun is F/A-18F, NE-100, VF-2, 165916. Photographed back on December 3, 2006 at the former NAS JRB Willow Grove, PA. Copyright "FLIGHTLINE PHOTO". Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Vigies qualing in their echos. http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=166828 That's an OK looking scheme, but the original scheme when they were saddling up on legacy bugs was waaaay more of a killer scheme with the Skull,cutlass in its mouth and valence rings....Ohhhhhhh Yeaaaaaahh!!! Edited January 17, 2014 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Gunslingers have gone back to a more traditional tail art... ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 14, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 105, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released) >>> Hi Res <<< -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How ofter do superhornets fly with only three fuel tanks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How ofter do superhornets fly with only three fuel tanks? :cheers:/> Quite often in a "3 Wet" load out ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks Gregg, when they fly like that do they carry gbu-38s and gbu-12s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks Gregg, when they fly like that do they carry gbu-38s and gbu-12s. :cheers:/> I wouldn't say its out of the question ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks got a VFA-102 jet that might be loaded like that, Also does anybody know if the crew of an 07 F with out ACS have worn the newer stile of helmets? Edited January 21, 2014 by hornet97 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Most likely just the the pilot, not the WSO ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Gregg you are a lifesaver thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Glad to help ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midway Sailor Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It looks like VAQ-136 Gauntlets have finally added color to their CAG bird, even though it's only in the tail markings. They have also changed their tailcode again. When they were certified "Safe for Flight" on the EA-18G back in February 2013, they wore the "NL" tailcode. In early January of this year, they were wearing the "NG" tailcode. Now, they are wearing the "NE" tailcode. This photo was posted to the VAQ-136 Gauntlets Official Facebook page on January 24, 2014 and shows two squadron aircraft wearing "NE" and "NG" tailcodes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Cool shot, Troy! Another shot of a Super Hornet with a notched turkey feathered engine ... PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrian Neeman/Released) >>> Hi Red <<< Anyone else notice this and for how long? Both instances I've seen, its been the right engine ... Are these engine upgraded or is it just a switch? -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bolo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 In this photo you can see the EA-18G number 562, which is marking squadron pilot helmet EA-18G. What is currently the squadron transferred to the EA-18G? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B2Blain Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like the Garudas, VAQ-134. But I don't think they are transitioning right now. Maybe that was the pilots former squadron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midway Sailor Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The EA-18G belongs to VAQ-129 Vikings. The only squadron using the 56X MODEX is the RAG squadron. Also, in the original size image, check out the guy to the left in the green float coat with 5M on his cranial…. it's stenciled VAQ-129. Here's the original image: 140124-N-OC010-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2014) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrian Neeman/Released) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midway Sailor Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Ok, it's confirmed. The EA-18G with the 562 modex is from VAQ-129. Here's a photo I pulled off of Facebook showing it landing aboard USS Ronald Reagan, CVN-76: Edited January 30, 2014 by Midway Sailor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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