Can the A-7's get some love!

[FastCargo 412]

A faster A-7 would just be a bomber F-8!

 

Er...no.

 

The A-7 could carry a LOT more A/G ordinance than a F-8. A F-8 only had 2 wing hardpoints...an A-7 has 6!

 

Of course, I could be wrong...anyone with better info?

 

FastCargo

[+suhsjake 11]

It be a Quick Little Ugly Feller. Probably be nearly 50% faster with larger wings for fuel and one more set of hard points on the wing. Thats my guess.

[Shin_kazama 0]

PoAF A-7P and TA-7P Corsairs

 

 

 

(This one is the "White Dove"....still in USN painting and markings overall)

 

 

How could i possibly miss this topic?!? I just luv the SLUFF!!!

Workhorse of the PoAF for almost 20yr....

 

SLUFF RULES!!!

 

what jammer pod is that on the left wing station of the 3rd photo?

[+suhsjake 11]

I believe and AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-99.htm

[RunsWithScissors 0]

YEP! That's where it was. Just dug up my copy of Jane's 78-79. If my scanner wasn't being a typical HP product (driver issues?), I'd post it. I'll see what I can do. I think the one w/2 f404s looked better, really. Definitely chunkier, but better...

 

Ha! Found one!

 

Edited October 4, 2007 by RunsWithScissors

[RunsWithScissors 0]

Found this, too. From the top, it looks kinda wierd...

 

[+suhsjake 11]

WOW, they made it even more uglier than before.

[RunsWithScissors 0]

Also came across this:

 

the F100-PW-220 version

[Rambler 1-1 9]

Er...no.

 

The A-7 could carry a LOT more A/G ordinance than a F-8. A F-8 only had 2 wing hardpoints...an A-7 has 6!

 

Of course, I could be wrong...anyone with better info?

 

FastCargo

 

yeah, yeah, I knew about the hardpoint thing. I was reffering to looks and performance more than tactical capability. And if you really want to get technical, the A-7 doesn't have the variable angle wing. bloody technicalities.

[Blade 293]

I believe and AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-99.htm

 

The AN/ALQ-99 is the one used on the Prowlers. The one in the pic above IMHO is an AN/ALQ-131 Self Protection Jammer Pod.

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-131.htm

[Piloto 3]

what jammer pod is that on the left wing station of the 3rd photo?

 

 

Its an AN/ALQ-131 jammer. Its not a 99 version.

We used a couple of these in Azores islands air bases and inland for Interception roles.

Edited October 4, 2007 by Piloto

[+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,545]

The twin engine version is a damn good lookin one!

 

We need it!!! For sure! Mirage Factory!!!!!!! :moil:

[+Gocad 26]

The twin engine version is a damn good lookin one!

 

We need it!!! For sure! Mirage Factory!!!!!!! :moil:

 

I'd rather have the A-7F (that's the designation for the F100 version) instead of this weird-looking twin engine version....

[RunsWithScissors 0]

Found these of the "F" for all you modelers

 

 

 

And I happen to like the twin. At least the "thicker" one in the painting. The (sort-of) 3 view is too...um...coke-bottle

Edited October 4, 2007 by RunsWithScissors

[Piloto 3]

Typicall PoAF A-7P Loadout:

 

 

 

M117 GP 750lbs Bombs on MER (Multiple Ejection Rack)

 

Weapons capacity

 

 

Training Load

 

 

He´s coming for you...

 

Edited October 4, 2007 by Piloto

[+Gocad 26]

It be a Quick Little Ugly Feller.

 

I'd prefer FLUF.

 

 

scnr

Edited October 4, 2007 by Gocad

[Chaser617 0]

I'm guessing I'm going to have to ask and bribe Sundowner to redo his FAA skins for the new SLUF.

[+Dave 2,319]

SLUF with a burner looks odd.

[+Gocad 26]

SLUF with a burner looks odd.

 

Perhaps, but the extra speed is nice. You can really feel the difference during take-off.

The A-7 basically leaped off the runway...

[+Spectre_USA 7]

I dunno, I think it looks more correct.

 

Never really felt it shouldn't have an after=burner.

[Shin_kazama 0]

Its an AN/ALQ-131 jammer. Its not a 99 version.

We used a couple of these in Azores islands air bases and inland for Interception roles.

 

 

ah, like those placed on the F-16's.

[Piloto 3]

ah, like those placed on the F-16's.

 

Exactly.

[Grosse Hosen 0]

THIS A-7 MIT AFTERBURN...WHAT IS?