+Dave Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Trivia time, name something that is different from the F-111C and the F-111G and if you know, why is it like that? Quote
+Dave Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 Both are correct but not the answer I am looking for. Who ever gets it right get a pre-release copy. Quote
+76.IAP-Blackbird Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 laser target pod under the belly? Quote
Viggen Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 The F-111Gs are no longer in service with the RAAF while the Cs are. Quote
+column5 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Trivia time, name something that is different from the F-111C and the F-111G and if you know, why is it like that? The F-111G has the letter G in it, while the F-111C does not. This is because G comes after C in the English alphabet, and the F-111G came after the F-111C. Quote
pablo10692 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 F-111C is the C version while the F-111G is the G version? :umnik2: Quote
+76.IAP-Blackbird Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) It has some slimmer on it and as I can see the very uncommon loadout of AIM-9 sidewinders Differences between C and G are ECMs, combatradius and engines. The C versions recieved and avionics upgrade and fly by wire. Edited January 28, 2009 by 76.IAP-Blackbird Quote
+suhsjake Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) The F-111G had a longer range and better ECM capabilities than the original F-111C and the F-111Gs had the more powerful TF30-P-107 turbofan rather than the P-103 of the F-111C and had different (Triple Plow II) intakes. Edited January 28, 2009 by suhsjake Quote
+Dave Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 It has some slimmer on it Correct and now the why? Quote
+76.IAP-Blackbird Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 for a better night formation flight ???? Quote
+SkippyBing Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Australian tactics involve night formation/rejoin? Quote
+Dave Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 for a better night formation flight ???? Well that is what they are used for. Still not the why they are on the G and not the C. Quote
Slartibartfast Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 The F-111G is aerodynamically superior to the RAAF's F/RF-111C fleet, with better climb performance, range and a more robust inlet design. Well thats what me books says.... Quote
+76.IAP-Blackbird Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 dunno maybe cause of the mission, they changed from SAC to TAC and the missionprofile changed?! Quote
+suhsjake Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Because the G is a rebuilt modernized version of the FB-111A. The G was the model built as a supplement trainer for the USAF TAC Command, but when the TAC command didn't need them they were sent to AMARC where they where further upgraded to RAAF needs and standards. Quote
+Spectre_USA Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Due to the low viz grey scheme? Geez, man, you put some research into this stuff don't you? And I thought I was a Vark-o-phile... Quote
Slartibartfast Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 One is purpose built for RAAF... and the other was a retread FB-111A to the F-111G Trainer...!!! Quote
Bravo2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Because that is how they were made for SAC Quote
Slartibartfast Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 As training aircraft FB-111As modified as F-111Gs no longer carried any tanks. However, they did retain the FB-111A pylons, which were pointed at the front and more sharply angled at the back than those found on other F-111s. So the answer I think this time is the FB-111A / F-111G's have 2 extra pylons under the wings for carriage of 2 extra 600 gallon drop tanks. Operationally, fuel tanks would probably only be used in conjunction with AGM-69A SRAMs (FB-111As only) or B61 nuclear weapons on the inboard pylons. Quote
+Dave Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 Pacman and AOC are correct. It was a USAF requirement to have slimers not an Aussie requirement. The G already had them when the Aussies got them. I told you the answer was easy. Quote
Slartibartfast Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Pacman and AOC are correct. It was a USAF requirement to have slimers not an Aussie requirement. The G already had them when the Aussies got them. I told you the answer was easy. Now that the answer is here its easy lol Quote
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