Modelkeenfan Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hi all I was wanting to know if the F-15I Ra'am uses the same python AA missile mount adapters when carrying Pythons which are used on the F-15C Baz or does the Ra'am just use the normal launch rails the same as the F-15E strike eagle uses to mount the sidewinders? Any help appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 The -I carries Python 4/5, which uses the normal rails and adapter. For the -C Baz, it depends on the Python model carried. The Python 3 had longer wings and required a longer curved adapter pylon between the wing pylon and the rail. When the Python 4/5 was carried, it was the normal rail/adapter. It was possible for Baz to be seen carrying both sets of adapters on the same aircraft. (long curved adapter outboard and normal adapter inboard). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Modelkeenfan Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks Dave. I have the isracast python 3s and the isracast python 3s with the rail adapters. I also have the isracast python 4/5s I'll be using on my Sufa. Also can I put the python 3s on the Ra'am? I ask because I wondered if they still use the python 3s currently or have they all been replaced with the python 4/5 on all IDF jets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I don’t think I’ve ever seen Python 3 on a Ra’am. They always seem to be carrying the latest and greatest stuff like Python 4/5 and AIM-120. I’ve only seen the Python 3 on the Baz. I think the Ra’am came in service after the Python series had moved onto the 4/5. Baz were already in service when the Python 3 came out, so they carried them for a while, but I’ll bet that currently they just carry 4/5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Python 3 is not mentioned in the Isradecal F-15I book. It shows AMRAAMS, Sidewinders and Python-4/5 as an A2A ordnance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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