Author Topic: Why the Super Hornet isn't super... (Read 246 times)

Sandman · « **on:** October 18, 2002, 11:39:27 PM »

Rather than detract from the crash thread...

Check this...

http://www.flightjournal.com/articles/f14f18/f14f18_1.asp

Hangtime · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2002, 12:21:50 AM »

LOL!!

Bob Kress is a friend of mine. He's not only an exceptional desiginer and engineer, he's a heluva model builder. He's also got a lil modeling company known a Kress Jets.. his ducted fan designs and advancements are extrodinary.

Bob also worked for grumman. He knows his toejam.

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The bottom line is that, unless aircraft like the F-14 continue to be on board, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers will be deployed with low capability aircraft on their flight decks, most of those being versions of the Hornet and the Super Hornet. Despite all protests to the contrary, with regard to standoff munitions and precision guided weapons, our carrier battle forces will not have the pulverizing power of their 1980s counterparts. When that time arrives, it will be the beginning of the end for carrier forces as we know them today—and the end of their rapid availability to the President in times of need.

Amen, brother Bob.

Tac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2002, 01:45:38 AM »

F14Z : Gerwalk or Fighter Mode sir?

Oh yah baby

Thrawn · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2002, 02:33:16 AM »

Anyone know the difference between an F/A -18 and and a CF-18?

RvrndMax · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2002, 03:22:08 AM »

Besides the silhoutte canopy underneath ?

Thrawn · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2002, 08:38:47 AM »

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Originally posted by RvrndMax
Besides the silhoutte canopy underneath ?

Besides, that. I honestly don't know. Although, I think the fake canopy is a neat bit of of a low tech.

gofaster · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2002, 10:33:29 AM »

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Originally posted by Thrawn
Anyone know the difference between an F/A -18 and and a CF-18?

One is made in the US and one is made in Canada under license, and probably uses Canadian sub-components.

Pongo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2002, 11:32:13 AM »

THere is no difference depending on which F18 you are talking about. I think they were f18As but havent been upgraded completlty to f18C level. There are only detail differences anyway.
They are F18s

Thrawn · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2002, 11:48:14 AM »

Thanks for the info.

RTR · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2002, 03:49:45 PM »

Thrawn, I am retired Canadian airforce and worked on the CF18 for 10 years. As far as I know...when I got out the only difference was the false canopy painted on the bottom. (and yes it was somewhat effective). They were "A" models (and still are).
They have in recent years gone through some avionics and weapons systems updates but are essentially still A models. Also 10 dual aircraft were originally purchased and are B models. The only difference between these 2 models was the addition of a back seat complete with all the toys and a slightly smaller #1 fuel cell (to allow room/weight for the extra seat).
I actually have about 20 hours inb the back seat. They fly beautifully, although it was real hard on the body. After my first ride I actually got out and kissed the tarmac lol. It sure gave me a new perspective on the abilities of the people who fly thse things for a living..I respect each and everyone of them.
Any way hope this clears things up for you.
cheers
RTR CO 421TFS

Sikboy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2002, 11:09:25 PM »

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Originally posted by Hangtime
Bob also worked for grumman.
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lol, you don't say? Would you be shocked to find out that the other author used to work for Northrop? When I first saw that title, I asked myself "I wonder if either of these guys worked for Northrop-Grumman?"

I'm neutral on the Super Hornet, but I thought that was pretty funny.

-Sikboy