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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

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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.

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PoAF A-7P and TA-7P Corsairs :biggrin:

 

 

 

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(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!!! :clapping:

 

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

Posted (edited)

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!

 

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Posted
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.

Posted (edited)
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 by Piloto
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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....

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Found these of the "F" for all you modelers :biggrin:

 

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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

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Typicall PoAF A-7P Loadout:

 

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

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Weapons capacity

 

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Training Load

 

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He´s coming for you... :biggrin:

 

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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... :biggrin:

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