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It's next in line after the A-6E

Thanks a lot for the information Crusader, I didn't know that so I have to add a pylons to the tanks.

That would be nice.

I need to find my latest SF2 Thirdwire executable file. I’m sure I have it somewhere, but you guys are making me feel a bit anxious.

more updated F-105D

I really don't know what is going with TK, no explanation on web or X or anything

You’re certainly going to be missed, my friend. I’m wishing you all the best, and don’t forget to drop in from time to time!

That is a close call; I am sorry for your neighbor's home. The important thing is that no one got hurt in the fire.

AI Research: The iconic green glow of Russian fighter jet cockpits isn't just for looks. It's the result of a careful design choice based on a mix of vision science, psychology, and practical engineering. Psychology & Physiology: Protecting the Pilot The primary reason is to support the pilot's performance and well-being. The unique turquoise-green acts as a visual "anchor" that helps maintain focus and reduce errors. · Reducing Visual Fatigue: Staring at a dark instrument panel and then glancing at a bright sky can cause disorienting afterimages. The green cockpit acts as a neutral resting point for the eyes, minimizing this effect. It also makes black instrument dials, red warning lights, and yellow caution indicators equally visible and pop out clearly, without any blending into the background. · Combating Stress & Fatigue: Research by Soviet scientists found that this shade of green has a calming effect, helping to lower a pilot's stress levels, especially during intense combat situations or long, grueling missions. It's also thought to help prevent drowsiness and maintain alertness. · A Surgeon's Choice: Interestingly, this same principle is why surgeons often wear green or blue scrubs. It helps neutralize the afterimage effect from staring at red tissue for hours, which is a similar visual challenge faced by pilots. Practical Engineering: The Fire-Retardant Theory Beyond pilot comfort, there was also a very practical, life-saving engineering reason. A secondary theory points to the use of a specific fire-retardant coating inside the cockpit. According to some accounts, this safety material was naturally a turquoise-green color. Rather than add extra weight or cost by painting over it, designers simply left it as the interior color. This fits with the Soviet design philosophy of favoring functional, robust, and mass-producible equipment. The exact shade could vary between different aircraft factories, depending on the specific batch of fire-retardant material used. A Legacy from the Cold War This distinctive color scheme became a standard around the 1960s. While early jets like the MiG-15 had grey or black cockpits, the MiG-21 was one of the first to feature this iconic turquoise as a factory finish. It quickly spread to other Soviet aircraft, including bombers and helicopters, and became a trademark of Eastern Bloc aviation design.

I kept thinking about the color, but now that I know the story behind it, everything makes sense.

This is an interesting short video explaining why Russian fighter jet cockpits glow green.

I thought this would be interesting to share with you:

Further information how they work: They protrude (pop out) before taking off and remain protruding during the entire flight. Here is the precise sequence: 1. On the Ground (Pre-Flight / Maintenance) · Condition: The safety pins are INSERTED. · Indicator Status: The orange and yellow pins are FLUSH (pushed in, hidden in the fuselage). · Meaning: The gun and countermeasures are SAFE (mechanically locked). 2. Arming the Aircraft (Before Engine Start or Taxi) · Action: The ground crew or pilot pulls the "Remove Before Flight" flags. · Indicator Status: The spring-loaded orange and yellow pins POP OUT and remain sticking out from the fuselage. · Meaning: The systems are ARMED (ready for combat). 3. During Flight and Landing · Indicator Status: The pins remain PROTRUDING the entire time the aircraft is flying. The airflow does not push them in; they are mechanically locked in the "out" position by internal springs. · Visual Cue for Landing Signal Officer (LSO): As the jet comes in to land, the LSO actually looks for these protruding pins. If an LSO sees the orange pin is flush (missing) during a recovery, that is a major safety hazard — it means the gun might be unsafe and the pin was never removed. 4. After Shutdown (Post-Flight) · Action: The ground crew re-inserts the safety pins. · Indicator Status: The pins are pushed BACK IN flush with the fuselage. Summary Mnemonic · Pins IN = Indicators IN (Safe/Flush) · Pins OUT = Indicators OUT (Armed/Protruding) P.s. but I am confused as I didn't notice that before!

Thank you for the information

I'm curious about those red and yellow cylindrical objects that are sticking out. From the warning label on the photo ('CAUTION / DO NOT REMOVE THIS CAP / POWER SUPPLY'), it looks like they’re protective caps for electrical connectors. The red and yellow colors typically help identify various electrical systems or voltages, making sure the right caps go back on the right connectors. So, my question is: how do they come out from the jet? Do they pop out by being pushed, or is there another method? Or were they attached by the ground crew, maybe using some sort of magnet?

Hello, ANGEL46, If you don't mind, could you write in English or at least translate your post using Google Translate?