Bigasshammm Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 So I'm finishing up an A-10 in the DS GB. I keep barraging them with questions so I thought I'd come here also to give them a break. Anyway I'm fitting 2 LAU-88s with Maverick missiles. I'm only putting 3 on (2 on one side and the 3rd on the other) and am wondering in what order they fire off? I know back in DS they only ever took 2 per LAU on mission due to problems with the LAU and also the exhaust of the Mav so I'm wondering in what order they would be fired off? Also I'm looking for a dual rail AIM-9 launcher for a 1/48th A-10 if anyone has one they'll part with. The Tamiya kit doesn't include one. Thanks Kris to wet your appetite... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You know, if you can't find a DRA for your AIM-9's, Sierra Hotel Models has a very nice resin one. It only costs $7: DRA. Sierra Hotel Models is run by some modellers who also post on ARC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Also I'm looking for a dual rail AIM-9 launcher for a 1/48th A-10 if anyone has one they'll part with. The Tamiya kit doesn't include one. That's because when the Tamiya kit came out, the dual AIM-9 launcher rail was still over a decade in the future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) I believe they will launch from the shoulder mount 1st then the bottom. Curt There are now pictures up of the DRA's, sorry. Edited January 14, 2011 by Netz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 That's because when the Tamiya kit came out, the dual AIM-9 launcher rail was still over a decade in the future :) Had no idea it was that old. lol That DRA is nice but Idk if I really want to pay 10$ after shipping for one little part. I may just leave it clean. Anyone know if there's a weapons set that comes with a DRA? at least I'd get a bunch of other weapons then too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 the book I've got at home says they're F-15 rails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The rail isn't specific for one A/C it's designed to carry and launch the missile. The adapter holds the rail. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 The rail isn't specific for one A/C it's designed to carry and launch the missile.The adapter holds the rail. Curt It's basically the only way A-10s could defend themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Oh I wouldn't say that...... I'd hate to get in front of that ......Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burnout55th Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) For the LAU-88 launcher (even though it is designed to hold 3 MAVs) it is designed to go on either side of the Aircraft. So it only gets loaded with 2 MAVs one on the shoulder (outboard) and the other on the bottom (only on stations 3 and 9. Never on inboard because of wheel pod exhaust would fry the tire). I have seen this in many models, pics and in games and is pretty wrong (i have loaded these BTW its what I do). And I think fire order is bottom station is always sta 1 on either side and the outboard is sta 2 on a LAU-88 and if you also asking which side first that is up to which one the pilot selects. Edited March 3, 2011 by Burnout55th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waltz41 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 For the LAU-88 launcher (even though it is designed to hold 3 MAVs) it is designed to go on either side of the Aircraft. So it only gets loaded with 2 MAVs one on the shoulder (outboard) and the other on the bottom (only on stations 3 and 9. Never on inboard because of wheel pod exhaust would fry the tire). I have seen this in many models, pics and in games and is pretty wrong (i have loaded these BTW its what I do). And I think fire order is bottom station is always sta 1 on either side and the outboard is sta 2 on a LAU-88 and if you also asking which side first that is up to which one the pilot selects. I also heard that the drag was horrible w the triple racks as well. Burnout, do you work on A10s? What unit if so? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burnout55th Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) I also heard that the drag was horrible w the triple racks as well. Burnout, do you work on A10s? What unit if so? I was on the first A-10C's at Moody AFB (75th AMU) when they first got there. Have sense left and work F-22s right now Edited March 7, 2011 by Burnout55th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I'm pretty sure that with the LAU-88, the order of firing is Inboard-Center-Outboard (I'll double check on Monday). It is possible to carry all three on the station; the problem with the inboard missile causing damage to the aircraft was fixed a few years back. As recently as 2003, Hogs carried 3 per station in combat, though only a few times. With the advent of the C-model, and the TGP being moved to Stations 2/10, we have both Maverick stations again, so the probability of seeing the LAU-88's in combat is remote. Keep in mind that only the 125lb warhead Mavs (B, D, H) can be carried on the LAU-88 -- the 300lb versions are too heavy. As for which station (3 or 9) fires first is dependent upon which one the pilot calls up. Your Hog looks great, by the way. Judging by the red tail flash, it looks like it will be either a New Orleans or Myrtle Beach jet? Looking forward to more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I'm pretty sure that with the LAU-88, the order of firing is Inboard-Center-Outboard (I'll double check on Monday). It is possible to carry all three on the station; the problem with the inboard missile causing damage to the aircraft was fixed a few years back. As recently as 2003, Hogs carried 3 per station in combat, though only a few times. With the advent of the C-model, and the TGP being moved to Stations 2/10, we have both Maverick stations again, so the probability of seeing the LAU-88's in combat is remote. Keep in mind that only the 125lb warhead Mavs (B, D, H) can be carried on the LAU-88 -- the 300lb versions are too heavy.As for which station (3 or 9) fires first is dependent upon which one the pilot calls up. Your Hog looks great, by the way. Judging by the red tail flash, it looks like it will be either a New Orleans or Myrtle Beach jet? Looking forward to more. good informative info and just to let you know, Bigasshammm finished his A10 Click Me to view Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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