Anybody knows why the aircraft re-installs the engine nozzle flaps?
But, the F-16 use the F100-PW-229 with nozzle flap.Anybody knows why the aircraft re-installs the engine nozzle flaps?
GE-F129 Engine, which doesnt have PW engine's apparent problem with vibration AFAIK.
Because the vibration problem is specific to the F-15 Eagle.But, the F-16 use the F100-PW-229 with nozzle flap.Anybody knows why the aircraft re-installs the engine nozzle flaps?
GE-F129 Engine, which doesnt have PW engine's apparent problem with vibration AFAIK.
But, the F-16 use the F100-PW-229 with nozzle flap.
Vibration problem? I thought they were just kept removed because the nozzles themselves required a lot of maintenance?Because the vibration problem is specific to the F-15 Eagle.But, the F-16 use the F100-PW-229 with nozzle flap.Anybody knows why the aircraft re-installs the engine nozzle flaps?
GE-F129 Engine, which doesnt have PW engine's apparent problem with vibration AFAIK.
Interesting. They have a very small inventory of F-15E analogs (Ra’am?); I was under the impression that they felt the F-16 Sulfas handled the mission more cost effectively.
Interesting. They have a very small inventory of F-15E analogs (Ra’am?); I was under the impression that they felt the F-16 Sulfas handled the mission more cost effectively.
Seems that they have a specific deep hard-target penetrator weapon in mind that is probably too heavy for the F-16 and likely only fits on the F-15 centerline hard point.
(Apparently the wing pylons are rated for 7,000lbs. See video I just posted above, towards the end.)Interesting. They have a very small inventory of F-15E analogs (Ra’am?); I was under the impression that they felt the F-16 Sulfas handled the mission more cost effectively.
Seems that they have a specific deep hard-target penetrator weapon in mind that is probably too heavy for the F-16 and likely only fits on the F-15 centerline hard point.
Apparently the wing pylons are rated for 7,000lbs. See video I just posted above, towards the end
F-15EX First Operational Units Will Not Get Conformal Fuel Tanks (Updated)
A Pentagon report reveals that much-touted range-extending conformal fuel tanks will not be found on the first F-15EXs that enter service.www.thedrive.com
I'm really enjoying Mooch's channel. I found the one comment he made about a friend who's a Raptor driver and how when its only F-22s it's harder for them to hide their emissions but when 4th gens are part of the mix its much easier to hide. A very interesting anecdote on the benefits of 4th-5th gen teaming.
There is no timeline yet, but the earliest Israel would likely receive the new jets would be in 2028. Israel is expected to push for faster delivery. Colbert said Boeing was working “as fast as it can” to supply the aircraft to Israel as soon as possible.
The Air Force Changed Its Mind on Some Cuts to the F-15EX Buy—But Won’t Go Any Farther, Kendall Says
The Air Force reversed course and said it wanted to buy more F-15EX fighters in its 2024 budget, but leaders say they don’t want any more.www.airandspaceforces.com
"A year after Air Force officials said they had decided to cut their planned fleet of F-15EX Eagle IIs from 144 to 80, the service reversed course—partially—and upped its buy in the 2024 budget to fulfill the homeland defense mission and ensure it reached a goal of 72 new fighters per year, top Air Force leaders said March 15." ...
"The additional batch of F-15EXs will give the Air Force 104 total, up from the 80 it detailed in last year’s budget request. The Air Force originally planned to buy 144 F-15EXs, but a final inventory of 104 jets will remain the Air Force’s position—at least for now."
The fiscal 2024 budget proposal released in March broke that trend by directly asking for money to buy 48 new F-35As and 24 F-15EX Eagle IIs.
I wonder if any of F-15Es when they are retired would be converted into QF-15E target-drones?
I wonder if any of F-15Es when they are retired would be converted into QF-15E target-drones?
Why? What would a QF-15 do that the QF-16 can't?
We've had surplus F-15A/B/C/D at Davis-Montham for years without feeling a need to convert them into drones.
The thinking now is that the QF-16 successor will need at least some stealth to accurately simulate adversary aircraft like the Su-57 or J-20. And will be a drone from the outset.
Why? What would a QF-15 do that the QF-16 can't?
If you want to test the lethality of a new warhead against a large twin-engined fighter, you may want a QF-15.
Why? What would a QF-15 do that the QF-16 can't?
Why not? If they're available and they'd simulate large two-engined fighter/fighter-bomber targets as a surrogate for, say, the Su-34 or Su-35.
If you want to test the lethality of a new warhead against a large twin-engined fighter, you may want a QF-15.
This!
The USAF is looking into purpose built targets in the future. At this point it is easier to manufacture a high performance UAV than it is to convert an airframe; I suspect the QF-16s will be the last of their kind. If nothing else, the F-15Cs will be used long before the F-15Es are...and I can't see the F-15Es being representative targets by the time that airframe is that expendable.I wonder if any of F-15Es when they are retired would be converted into QF-15E target-drones?
Well it IS Boeing we're talking about.Lot 2 and beyond will see a slight price increase.
Boeing backs away from pricetag pledge for upcoming F-15EX production lots - Breaking Defense
Last year a Boeing executive stated that the sticker price for lots 2 and 3 of the modernized F-15s would be beneath $80 million, but calculations appear to have changed.breakingdefense.com
Actually its more McDonnell Douglas since their management basically took over.Well it IS Boeing we're talking about.Lot 2 and beyond will see a slight price increase.
Boeing backs away from pricetag pledge for upcoming F-15EX production lots - Breaking Defense
Last year a Boeing executive stated that the sticker price for lots 2 and 3 of the modernized F-15s would be beneath $80 million, but calculations appear to have changed.breakingdefense.com
If Boeing wants to brag about their shiny new F-15EX they can brag about their management too.Actually its more McDonnell Douglas since their management basically took over.Well it IS Boeing we're talking about.Lot 2 and beyond will see a slight price increase.
Boeing backs away from pricetag pledge for upcoming F-15EX production lots - Breaking Defense
Last year a Boeing executive stated that the sticker price for lots 2 and 3 of the modernized F-15s would be beneath $80 million, but calculations appear to have changed.breakingdefense.com
they can brag about their management too.