achterkirch Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) The picture was taken during the latest red flag Alaska. Looks like with the new AESA radar upgrade (APG-82) that the strike eagles got a new radome was applied (notice the dielectric strips) and also it appears they got some new wheel hubs too on the mains. Edited August 16, 2017 by achterkirch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yep the wheels and radome are different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Here is one in action late last year: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 New resin nose and wheels needed stat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 8 hours ago, bdt13 said: New resin nose and wheels needed stat! That's what I was thinking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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achterkirch Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Looks like F-15C's are getting some new wheels too. https://m.facebook.com/milavnarc/photos/a.558925117486117.1073741829.226349120743720/1719135098131774/?type=3&source=48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, achterkirch said: Looks like F-15C's are getting some new wheels too. https://m.facebook.com/milavnarc/photos/a.558925117486117.1073741829.226349120743720/1719135098131774/?type=3&source=48 I can still change one in under 10 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 11:47 PM, Finn said: Here is one in action late last year: Jari How did I miss this thread? So the new radome is part of the improved APG-82? This photo is very interesting. Is this aircraft carrying two (2) AMRAAM on a center pylon? I would assume we could add the strips to a radome to produce similar appearance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: How did I miss this thread? So the new radome is part of the improved APG-82? This photo is very interesting. Is this aircraft carrying two (2) AMRAAM on a center pylon? I would assume we could add the strips to a radome to produce similar appearance. Yup the Radom is part of new radar upgrade. What you see in the picture is Small diameter bomb (GBU-39) with its associated pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, achterkirch said: Yup the Radom is part of new radar upgrade. What you see in the picture is Small diameter bomb (GBU-39) with its associated pylon. Ok, thanks that makes sense. I have a Tamiya Bunker Buster in "partially finished purgatory" on the shelf. Maybe you could direct me to an up to date reference point for changes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is the random similar to those on Japanese F-15J? GWH F-15J has random with strips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Those strips are called lightning arresters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Was there an issue with the AESA RADAR that requires the lightning arrestors? The Su-35 has them on the radome as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 omg, it was so much beautiful with the flat smooth shiny radome. At least to my taste :) These stripes kinda reminiscent of the F-16s radome.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Was there an issue with the AESA RADAR that requires the lightning arrestors? The Su-35 has them on the radome as well. Lots of airplanes have those. Not an issue per say, but you want to protect that equipment. They way electrical currents flow on the 15 during lightning strikes usually resulted in a damaged radome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboy3394 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Im sure some of you have seen/heard about this, but the F15C may be getting a bit more than just new wheels: 16 AMRAAMs, CFTs, TALON HATE pod, and maybe some new wheels too Edited October 20, 2017 by Flyboy3394 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I believe those purposed upgrades are dead in the water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Although costly, they really should consider starting up another run of the F-22. Gates made a huge error (IMHO) by ordering so few in favor of the F-35. Design an integrated IRST into the new lot and additional data sharing. Double or triple the number of available Aircraft. But, hey I'm just an average Joe, not a Pentagon planner or even Batman....I don't know the inside decision making. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboy3394 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 4:30 PM, BoeingDriver said: I believe those purposed upgrades are dead in the water. Bummer. Really awesome concept. Boeing seems to have a lot of modernization/upgrade options available for legacy aircraft like the F-15s, F-18s, etc. Wonder why we don't make use of more of them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Flyboy3394 said: Bummer. Really awesome concept. Boeing seems to have a lot of modernization/upgrade options available for legacy aircraft like the F-15s, F-18s, etc. Wonder why we don't make use of more of them? For the 15, if the AF decided to buy more jets, they couldn't justify their purchase of more 35's. F-15's now a days, the "SA" is a fly by wire aircraft that's just as, if not more, capable as the current AF Strike Eagle. The Navy has exercised options to buy newer Super Bugs that have CFT's and flat panel displays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 http://www.airfighters.com/photo/208033/M/USA-Air-Force/McDonnell-Douglas-F-15E-Strike-Eagle/87-0175/ Looks like they got another upgrade. 4th FW strike eagles with AIM-9X. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoeingDriver Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 5 hours ago, achterkirch said: http://www.airfighters.com/photo/208033/M/USA-Air-Force/McDonnell-Douglas-F-15E-Strike-Eagle/87-0175/ Looks like they got another upgrade. 4th FW strike eagles with AIM-9X. My name used to be on the side of that jet. It was a pretty good flyer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 are there external differences between 220 and 229 equipped jets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 There’s a air scoop on the side of the CFT. Look by the end of the wing pylon and a little below it. You should see it there on the pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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