marcinko Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Hello together, can someone identify all items correctly please ? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 From left to right Two AIM-9M LITENING AT targeting pod GBU-12 GBU-54 GBU-31 AGM-65 2.75 rocket pod GBU-12 This was a very standard load when the Hogs were beating up on ISIS a few years ago, flown by Idaho, Baltimore, ft. Wayne, and DMAFB jets. This particular photo is a DM-based 354FS Hog. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marcinko Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 Thanks a lot Jake, I am planning to build a bird armed like that, minus the dirt/slime from the belly, I cannot do that and I am pretty sure this bird was an exception Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Holy smokes...😮 Neat loadout! Almost makes me want to do this one, especially since the DM Hogs are my local unit.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guard Hog Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) And in that pic, Stations 4 & 5 would have had GBU-38v1's with nose plugs. The rockets on station 2 are specifically AGR-20 laser-guided rockets; the tube is a slightly longer-than-standard LAU-131 and the rocket warheads extend beyond the front face of the pod. On 11/30/2020 at 8:20 AM, marcinko said: Thanks a lot Jake, I am planning to build a bird armed like that, minus the dirt/slime from the belly, I cannot do that and I am pretty sure this bird was an exception The Hogs got filthy over there... I can assure you that happy Piggy wasn't an exception! Edited December 4, 2020 by Guard Hog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 10:20 AM, marcinko said: Thanks a lot Jake, I am planning to build a bird armed like that, minus the dirt/slime from the belly, I cannot do that and I am pretty sure this bird was an exception No way. Make your Hog filthy. That's a happy jet that's been shooting its gun a lot. They came back to stateside absolutely FILTHY. Guard Hog was there. He can tell you. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Can someone clarify the rocket pods for me? What is the difference between the 68 and 131, and the rockets used they use. Also dimensions. I just bought the AMK weapons set because of the rocket pods. I eventually want to do some A-10’ from OIF/OEF to missions flown over Syria. Also what RP is it seen loaded on F-16 TERS over Syria. Am so confused. Also if AMK does not work is there any aftermarket available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guard Hog Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 1 hour ago, USAFsparkchaser said: Can someone clarify the rocket pods for me? What is the difference between the 68 and 131, and the rockets used they use. Also dimensions. I just bought the AMK weapons set because of the rocket pods. I eventually want to do some A-10’ from OIF/OEF to missions flown over Syria. Also what RP is it seen loaded on F-16 TERS over Syria. Am so confused. Also if AMK does not work is there any aftermarket available? These links might help. Looks like the LAU-131A/A is about a foot longer than the baseline LAU-131. I can't speak to the LAU-68 vs LAU-131. https://www.arnolddefense.com/product/lau-131-a/ https://www.arnolddefense.com/product/lau-131-a-2/ The AGR-20 (APKWS) takes a standard 2.75" HE rocket but inserts the sensors/guidance/fins section between the warhead and the rocket motor, making it longer than that standard HE rocket. If it were loaded in a standard LAU-131 -- too short for the now longer rocket -- that guidance section would be exposed outside the pod and that's not compatible with how the rocket was built. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 7 hours ago, USAFsparkchaser said: Can someone clarify the rocket pods for me? What is the difference between the 68 and 131, and the rockets used they use. Also dimensions. I just bought the AMK weapons set because of the rocket pods. I eventually want to do some A-10’ from OIF/OEF to missions flown over Syria. Also what RP is it seen loaded on F-16 TERS over Syria. Am so confused. Also if AMK does not work is there any aftermarket available? Phase Hangar Resin makes a APKWS in 1/48 appropriate for missions flown over Syria. https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48/products/48049-apkws-advanced-precision-kill-weapon-system-rocket-launcher-set-of-two Attack Squadron made a LAU-131 pod but it is OOP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) ... Edited December 12, 2020 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAFsparkchaser Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 3 hours ago, okthree said: Phase Hangar Resin makes a APKWS in 1/48 appropriate for missions flown over Syria. https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48/products/48049-apkws-advanced-precision-kill-weapon-system-rocket-launcher-set-of-two Attack Squadron made a LAU-131 pod but it is OOP. Just ordered 2 sets from phase hanger thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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