Kevin Carroll Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Would it be feasible for a Navy F-4B, circa 1972 but not in the SEA theater, to carry just two Sidewinders and two Sparrows? The only other store would be the centerline fuel tank. And if so, would the AIM-9s be carried on the outboard or inboard stations of the standard twin launcher? Similarly, would the AIM-7s be carried in the rear or front wells? Or does it make any difference at all? Nothing too important or mysterious here, just looking for a bit different but proper load for my Tamiya F-4B. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Just finished reading one of the Osprey books on USN F-4’s in Vietnam. The book stated load was two AIM 7’s in the rear wells for W&B purposes during the war. Others may know more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 It was normal to carry 2 Sidewinders and 2 Sparrows as an alert load while in the Med. The Sidewinders were usually carried on the outboard Sidewinder stations and the Sparrows were carried on the aft stations because you couldn't launch the forward stations without jettisoned the centerline tank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Carroll Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Wow, thanks gentlemen. So not only feasible, but not uncommon too. Interesting info regarding the placement of the Sparrows in the rear wells also - much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Here is a load of interest, in SEA, 2 AIM-9s and 1 AIM-7: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I am privileged to have seen pics of Kevin's beautiful model, so I hope he shares it here! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Carroll Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 17 hours ago, Finn said: Here is a load of interest, in SEA, 2 AIM-9s and 1 AIM-7: Jari That, Jari, is another super-cool-and-on-point photo; thanks! Alas, my die is cast..in CA glue anyway. For those who want to duplicate this photo (if not the exact F-4B) see: https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev7/6801-6900/rev6891-Furball-Aero-Design-48-018/00.shtm Thanks again to all the good and very knowledgeable folks here on ARC for the help. kc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Carroll Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 hours ago, GeneK said: I am privileged to have seen pics of Kevin's beautiful model, so I hope he shares it here! Gene K Another sad case of the blind following the blind. 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUT712 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 5:44 AM, Finn said: Here is a load of interest, in SEA, 2 AIM-9s and 1 AIM-7: Jari That config was used early in the war. Later an adapter was fitted to to the LAU-17/A which allowed carriage of TERs on the inboard pylons B/r Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 For those still interested in a Sparrow on the inner pylon, in the Med 1967: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/76b273606fe9ab6a_large Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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