graves_09 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I am planning to do a VX-23 F-18F. Since it is a test squadron and inspired by the VX-4 10x aim-120 F/A-18C pic floating around, I was thinking to load it up A-A. The loadout an stations would be as follows 1-9X, 2-120C, 3-2x 120C, 4-2x 120C, 5-120C, 6 fuel tank, 7-120C, 8-2x 120C, 9-2x 120C, 10-120C, 11-9X. Would this even be possible? I don't care if has ever been done or will be ever done, but IF it COULD be done. If this question is bordering on classified info, please disregard it, as that is not my intention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yes, it is physically possible, authorized is a different story. Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes, it is physically possible, authorized is a different story.Reddog Thanks that's what I needed. I figured it would look cool and if any one would do it, it would be tested by a VX squadron. It will be a sort of "what if" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 What-ifs FTW!!! I made a 2 seat F-16XL with an extremely outlandish weapons load. 2 HARMs, 2 SLAMs, 2 Mavericks, 2 Rockeyes, 4 Ramjet equipped air to air missiles based off of the AMRAAM that I made up on the semi-recessed hardpoints, 2 JSOWs on the centerline, and AIM-9Xs on the wingtips. Go for it. At least 10 AMRAAMs has actually been attempted on an F/A-18. You're better off than I was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 What-ifs FTW!!! I made a 2 seat F-16XL with an extremely outlandish weapons load. 2 HARMs, 2 SLAMs, 2 Mavericks, 2 Rockeyes, 4 Ramjet equipped air to air missiles based off of the AMRAAM that I made up on the semi-recessed hardpoints, 2 JSOWs on the centerline, and AIM-9Xs on the wingtips. Go for it. At least 10 AMRAAMs has actually been attempted on an F/A-18. You're better off than I was. PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeskiM Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I built one (minus the -9X's) for the Flight Test/Eval. GB Towards the bottom of the page are my pics: LINKY - Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I built one (minus the -9X's) for the Flight Test/Eval. GBTowards the bottom of the page are my pics: LINKY - Matt Yup your build was my inspiration, except I intend to one up you, in theory the SH could carry 12 AMRAAMs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeskiM Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yup your build was my inspiration, except I intend to one up you, in theory the SH could carry 12 AMRAAMs. :) Can't wait to see the One Upmanship then....that'll be wicked looking for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes, it is physically possible, authorized is a different story.Reddog :) Couldn't have put it better myself! I can hear the Ordie in you just groaning as you read the loadout! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They don't call LAU-115's w/LAU-127 Monsters for no reason. Man I hated those things! Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 They don't call LAU-115's w/LAU-127 Monsters for no reason. Man I hated those things!Reddog Don't worry Reddog, I won't make you load it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They don't call LAU-115's w/LAU-127 Monsters for no reason. Man I hated those things!Reddog Is it because the missile has to be loaded from the side, and is thus more difficult? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 They don't call LAU-115's w/LAU-127 Monsters for no reason. Man I hated those things!Reddog In my experience, Monsters are the only things that Ordies hate to work with more than CVERs... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Man I hate freaking CVER's also!! It's not that you have to load the missile from the side, that makes it easy to load them. It's that Monsters (LAU-115/LAU-127 combos) and CVER's are freaking heavy as heck and awkward to put on the plane. Plus, they take up so much room when you have to store them and trying to find space on the hangar at times is a challange. I'll take IMER's and ITER and even buddy stores over Monsters and CVER's, my back still hurts from those darn things. Reddog :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Man I hate freaking CVER's also!! It's not that you have to load the missile from the side, that makes it easy to load them. It's that Monsters (LAU-115/LAU-127 combos) and CVER's are freaking heavy as heck and awkward to put on the plane. Plus, they take up so much room when you have to store them and trying to find space on the hangar at times is a challange. I'll take IMER's and ITER and even buddy stores over Monsters and CVER's, my back still hurts from those darn things. Reddog Well...can't the 127s be detached from the 115s and the 115s stored like the normal rails? And what are those other three acronyms you're using; CVER, IMER, and ITER? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Well...can't the 127s be detached from the 115s and the 115s stored like the normal rails? And what are those other three acronyms you're using; CVER, IMER, and ITER? Yes, the rails can be removed from the 115, but generally you don't want to break the integrity of the assembly if you don't absolutely have to. CVER is the Canted Vertical Ejector Rack (BRU-33A/A) that carries 2 bombs side-by-side, IMER is the Improved Multiple Ejector Rack (BRU-41) that carries 6 bombs, and ITER is the Improved Triple Ejector Rack (BRU-42) that carries 3 bombs (basically it's the front half of the IMER). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You can always go with the famous F/A-18F Show Circuit loadouts from a few years ago ... >>> Clicky <<< Just add the inner pylons with the bags and badda bing badda boom ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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