Phantom88 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Boeing's F/A-18F with Conformal Fuel tanks takes to The Skies http://aeroexperience.blogspot.gr/2013/08/boeing-ultra-hornet-takes-off-on-maiden.html Edited August 7, 2013 by Phantom88 Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Now all she needs is the enhanced engines.. Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersheep Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 That's a funny gap between the intakes and the chines (?). Maybe good for shielding the wing from stuff (heat? blown compressor blades?), but I wonder why it is not covered for drag reasons. The PVC Pipe Joystick Stand How to thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Those CFTs look kind of small....how many pounds of fuel do they hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGTharos Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 There's nothing dumb about the F-35 project. The F-18 will be obsolete before the F-35 becomes so. Isn't this new Advanced Super Hornet fitted with new F414 engines? 20% more power then the regular Super Hornets? Very glad that the Navy made this choice apposed to the dumb F-35 project. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Very glad that the Navy made this choice apposed to the dumb F-35 project. Navy hasn't bought any of these yet, as far as I know. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 There's nothing dumb about the F-35 project. The F-18 will be obsolete before the F-35 becomes so. The Hornet wont be the ONLY thing Obsolete by The time The F-35 becomes Operational :D 2 Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yob Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The Hornet wont be the ONLY thing Obsolete by The time The F-35 becomes Operational :D If it does have you heard to cancel rumors, that have been leaked from the pentagon 487th Squadron Section Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Unless the Su-50, J-31 and J-20 turn out to be really unstealthy, the F-35 will spend its entire life getting raped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGTharos Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What do they have that the F-35 doesn't? Unless the Su-50, J-31 and J-20 turn out to be really unstealthy, the F-35 will spend its entire life getting raped. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedaway Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What do they have that the F-35 doesn't? Flying through clouds?:music_whistling: OK, that was just a gentle troll, don't fire at me... DCS Wish: Turbulences affecting surrounding aircraft... [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC] Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P - Intel Core i5 6600K - 16Gb RAM DDR4-2133 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming - 8 Go - 2 x SSD Crucial MX300 - 750 Go RAID0 - Screens: HP OMEN 32'' 2560x1440 + Oculus Rift CV1 - Win 10 - 64bits - TM WARTHOG #889 - Saitek Pro Rudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGTharos Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 No, no, you've earned it :) :gun_sniper: Flying through clouds?:music_whistling: OK, that was just a gentle troll, don't fire at me... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The question is more what the F-35 has that they haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted August 8, 2013 ED Team Share Posted August 8, 2013 The question is, why arent we discussing the F-35 in the F-35 thread and just enjoying the awesomeness of the picture in the OP ;) 1 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Because trolling is more fun. Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Interesting,Weapons Pod? On This new Hornet....... Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 ^Cheers,Thank You^USNAF Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotasso Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Now all she needs is the enhanced engines.. I never fancied the idea of having to have overpowered engines to get decent performance out of an airplane that otherwise is unremarkable kinatically. Interesting electronics powerhouse. Makes a good striker but if anyone uses it for the interceptor role Im gonna laugh. :D [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic4448_29.gif[/sigpic] My PC specs below:Case: Corsair 400C PSU: SEASONIC SS-760XP2 760W Platinum CPU: AMD RYZEN 3900X (12C/24T) RAM: 32 GB 4266Mhz (two 2x8 kits) of trident Z RGB @3600Mhz CL 14 CR=1T MOBO: ASUS CROSSHAIR HERO VI AM4 GFX: GTX 1080Ti MSI Gaming X Cooler: NXZT Kraken X62 280mm AIO Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 1TB M.2+6GB WD 6Gb red HOTAS: Thrustmaster Warthog + CH pro pedals Monitor: Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD Freesync HDR400 1440P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikoyan Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I'll take the super hornet over the scripted alpha f-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLA Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What do they have that the F-35 doesn't? Oh my. Since you asked, guess it is ok to answer it. Can't speak for J-20 and J-31, but regarding T-50: - Top speed. Conservative, mach 2. If "leaked" test info is correct, 2.35. - Super cruise, nuff said. - Range. And having super cruise T-50 will reach target much faster. (it is 1500+ km on supercruise and over 3500 km in total) - Radar. The main radar N036 has more modules, 1522 vs around 1200 (?) in APG-81. - Moar radars, fusion between them, nuff said. - Maneuverability. Any questions there? - Weapon bays able to carry 6 air to air missiles. 4 long range, 2 short. F-35 will be able to have same internal number in some years tho. - External pylons number is the same. 0-0 there. - Can F-35 use 4 long range anti ship missiles? Nuff said there as well. Think i am about done, but i am sure more things can be thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exorcet Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oh my. Since you asked, guess it is ok to answer it. Can't speak for J-20 and J-31, but regarding T-50: - Top speed. Conservative, mach 2. If "leaked" test info is correct, 2.35. - Super cruise, nuff said. - Range. And having super cruise T-50 will reach target much faster. (it is 1500+ km on supercruise and over 3500 km in total) - Radar. The main radar N036 has more modules, 1522 vs around 1200 (?) in APG-81. - Moar radars, fusion between them, nuff said. - Maneuverability. Any questions there? - Weapon bays able to carry 6 air to air missiles. 4 long range, 2 short. F-35 will be able to have same internal number in some years tho. - External pylons number is the same. 0-0 there. - Can F-35 use 4 long range anti ship missiles? Nuff said there as well. Think i am about done, but i am sure more things can be thought of. The F-35 supercruises. Number of modules doesn't make a better radar. Manuverability is an open question, though I do expect the PAK to have an edge. On range, the F-35's flight profile isn't know. It holds a lot of gas though and the engine is pretty efficient. Awaiting: DCS F-15C Win 10 i5-9600KF 4.6 GHz 64 GB RAM RTX2080Ti 11GB -- Win 7 64 i5-6600K 3.6 GHz 32 GB RAM GTX970 4GB -- A-10C, F-5E, Su-27, F-15C, F-14B, F-16C missions in User Files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted August 14, 2013 ED Team Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'll tell you what the F-35 has, its own discussion thread ;) Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky510 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oh my. Since you asked, guess it is ok to answer it. Can't speak for J-20 and J-31, but regarding T-50: - Top speed. Conservative, mach 2. If "leaked" test info is correct, 2.35. - Super cruise, nuff said. - Range. And having super cruise T-50 will reach target much faster. (it is 1500+ km on supercruise and over 3500 km in total) - Radar. The main radar N036 has more modules, 1522 vs around 1200 (?) in APG-81. - Moar radars, fusion between them, nuff said. - Maneuverability. Any questions there? - Weapon bays able to carry 6 air to air missiles. 4 long range, 2 short. F-35 will be able to have same internal number in some years tho. - External pylons number is the same. 0-0 there. - Can F-35 use 4 long range anti ship missiles? Nuff said there as well. Think i am about done, but i am sure more things can be thought of. Pity the F-35 is above and beyond the T-50 in the strike roles, you know... the reason it was made and called JSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLA Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The F-35 supercruises. Number of modules doesn't make a better radar. Manuverability is an open question, though I do expect the PAK to have an edge. On range, the F-35's flight profile isn't know. It holds a lot of gas though and the engine is pretty efficient. F-35 can supercruise? You do realize that supercruise =/= going supersonic without burners, right? Because if that is your definition, that is laughable at best. :doh: Tu-128 could go supersonic without use of afterburners. EE Lightning could go supersonic without use of afterburners. Su-35S can go supersonic without use of afterburners. Maneuverability might be an open question, but i have yet to see anything impressive done by F-35. T-50 has already shown such things. And in weeks time, F-35 will be obliterated in that respect. Besides, there is no argument there, TVC + LEVCONS... When it comes to flight profile it isn't know indeed, but everyone knows highest range comes at height, not at low altitude. Basically T-50 and F-35 won't be much different in flight profile i suspect, like it or not T-50 has better range. I'll tell you what the F-35 has, its own discussion thread ;) Agree, it should be moved either to T-50 or F-35 thread. Pity the F-35 is above and beyond the T-50 in the strike roles, you know... the reason it was made and called JSF. Again, how can F-35 carry 4 anti ship missiles? Bomb wise T-50 wont have problem carrying 4x500 kg either. (talking internal only) Be specific, HOW exactly is JSF better than T-50 air to ground. The name doesn't show anything at all, data does. Come on, i would expect better arguments that this. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golo Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 F-35 can supercruise? You do realize that supercruise =/= going supersonic without burners, right? Because if that is your definition, that is laughable at best. :doh: Interesting, can you enlighten me as to what is it ment by that exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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