MR BLUE Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 This book is the ticket but did the Air force actually keep a secret? or Am I the only one who was blindsided by this new screen for the Golden eagle? Anyone else know about this? first time I have seen a pic of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Nice find! Looks like the pilot is from the 44th Fighter Squadron in Kadena, Japan. The lanyard around his neck has AESA wording on it. I wonder if this new display is part of the AESA radar upgrade on the F-15C fleet. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 The large MFD on the right side of the panel, if that's what you're looking at, is the display for the Sniper pod. Don't know if it is integrated with any other systems. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) The Sniper pod is not used by the F-15C Squadrons. Strike Eagles use it and this is definitely not a Strike Eagle. It has to be part of the upgrade program that goes along with the AESA radar. Some other passive sensor pods are being considered for the F-15C fleet like the Legion Pod but the procurement has not yet started. Edited June 14, 2016 by EagleAviation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 The Sniper pod is not used by the F-15C Squadrons. The TSP package consisting of 12 F-15C/D Eagles of the CA and MA ANG sent to Europe a few months ago do carry the Sniper for a-a identification purposes! Take a close look at the various pictures taken of these birds operating out of Leeuwarden AB, NL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 The TSP package consisting of 12 F-15C/D Eagles of the CA and MA ANG sent to Europe a few months ago do carry the Sniper for a-a identification purposes! Take a close look at the various pictures taken of these birds operating out of Leeuwarden AB, NL. OK I did not know that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Florida ANG also uses it. I believe they where actually the first unit to get it a year or two ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That screen is part of the Sniper integration. It is an iPad sized screen to display the Sniper imagery. It was first tested by the 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville several years ago, and has slowly been creeping its way into the fleet. Now, most squadrons have one or two jets so equipped. I was not allowed to shoot the new cockpit configuration when I visited Jacksonville a couple years ago, but was able to shoot the Sniper pod and its fitment to the center station. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) But i cant resit seing the awe and interest in those kids faces!!! Edited June 15, 2016 by Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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