GreyGhost Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Those F-35C's are showing a distressing inability to get dirty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (Photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GreyGhost Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) That F-35 looks a little dirty in places. I also note it has it's radar reflectors on. Also a question, what is the camera looking raised area on the spine near where the refueling receptacle on the A model would be? EDIT: The answer to my question is the DAS sensor system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/AAQ-37 Edited January 4, 2022 by Alternative 4 Answered my own question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jan/03/2002916641/-1/-1/0/211230-N-EE352-1005.JPG This really shows the dirt on the F-35's. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 5:00 AM, Collin said: https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jan/03/2002916641/-1/-1/0/211230-N-EE352-1005.JPG This really shows the dirt on the F-35's. Cheers Collin Good luck weathering that nasty looking jet. Maybe just take some gold paint, mix with a touch of brown, dilute it and then spray it randomly all over the jet? Interesting that the lighter gray RAM panels (or whatever they are) aren't impacted by patina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) I guess the next F-35C unit to go to sea will be VMFA-314 Black Knights ... Interesting gun vent stains on this Rhino ... CAG F-35C ... (PhotoS: US Navy) -Gregg Edited January 8, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 All ready there, with the first ever female Captain of a carrier, Lincoln I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Yup, The Lincoln and CVW-9, I knew it was deploying this month, I just wasn't sure it already had ... Thanks Shawn ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (All photos:US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) On the subject of weathering on Super Hornets - over on LSP, a former EA-6B crewmember mentioned that the discoloration you see on some later block SH's radome isn't dirt, it's actually scorch marks from the extremely high power that the new AESA radars put out. I found that to be pretty interesting. Edited January 12, 2022 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Get your weathering ON!!! Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks for all those beautiful shots, Gregg! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Your welcome Gene ... Quote On the subject of weather on Super Hornets, over on LSP, a former EA-6B crewmember mentioned that the discoloration you see on some later block SH's radome isn't dirt, it's actually scorch marks from the extremely high power that the new AESA radars put out. I found that to be pretty interesting. Yes, on some of the Rhino radomes you can actually see the angle of the radar "burnt" into the covering ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 11 hours ago, GreyGhost said: Your welcome Gene ... Yes, on some of the Rhino radomes you can actually see the angle of the radar "burnt" into the covering ... -Gregg I have to admit, I'm not sure if I am seeing this particular effect. If you come across any pics that highlight this, feel free to post away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 In the new D&S book there is a mention of this effect present on block II aircraft; this is the quote from the book. In Block II aircraft, some discolorations (above) are described as “AESA burn,” speaking to the long-term effects of the energy output of the AN/APG-79 on the radome. Another feature, unique to Block II F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs, is a thin and lightly colored band or strip (right) which can vary from very subtle to strongly pronounced. It is a physical “crease” where the radome widens slightly aft to accommodate the AESA radar. (Above, Marbrey; Below, Klaus) Klaus, Haagen; Kinzey, Bert. F/A-18E & F/A-18F Super Hornet in Detail & Scale: Also Includes the EA-18G Growler (Detail & Scale Series Book 9) (p. 119). Detail & Scale. Edición de Kindle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I took this picture of a VFA-2 Super Hornet at Travis AFB a couple of years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Speaking of VFA-2, note Bullet 100's radome. It shows the effect I mentioned. I've seen it on many but not all Rhino/Growler radomes. Thanks cruiz and pick np luck ..! -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 21 hours ago, picknpluck said: I took this picture of a VFA-2 Super Hornet at Travis AFB a couple of years ago. Holy cow! Looks like it's delaminating. If all of that is from the power of that radar, can only hope those pilots are wearing lead underwear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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