MattP Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Do the "Super" Hornets need an adapter to carry Harpoons (like they do for HARM's) or are they straight on the mounting lugs? Also, would they carry the AN/ASQ-228 for a sea strike? I know the AN/ASQ-228 is for 'optical' guided ordnance, but maybe it would be carried for, I don't know, "strike intel"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (Photos from the web) HTH ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Harpoon's don't require any additional suspension equipment (i.e. launcher), it mounts directly to the pylon. Depending on time frame you are doing will determine what stations were authorized, basically, prior to May 2021 only the midboard (Station 3/9) were authorized for Harpoon carriage. After May 2021, inboard (4/8) and midboard (3/9) are authorized for carriage of the Harpoon. As to the ATFLIR, it is not required to employ a Harpoon but it is commonly carried for strike missions. hth GW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Thank you Grey Ghost and GW8345!!! I really appreciate the pix and the info on the carry of the AGM-84 Harpoons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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