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Next up on the fighter list is the;

F-15E Strike Eagle

• Known as the “Strike” or “Dark Grey”
• This is a two seat aircraft with the pilot in the front seat and WSO or a weapon system operator in the back. Both are officers
• The strike is flown by several other NATO non-nato countries.
• This aircraft is also a multi role capability with both A-A and A-G. One thing that sets itself apart is that this aircraft is simultaneously able to perform both functions at once. The pilot can fly and shoot A-A while the WSO can target A-G.
• Radar upgrades a changed the original APG-70 mech scan radar with the AESA APG-82 radar giving greater range capes.
• This MWS is capable of dropping almost every weapon in the USAF inventory.
• Most if not all E models are powered by the Pratt & Whitney 229
• Top speed of Mach 2.5+ and max altitude of 60,000ft
• They use a targeting pod like the F-16 and also have helmet mounted weapon cueing systems

As always do your research specifically to the unit rushing but here is a great place to start, cheers!

STK!

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Next up on the fighter list…

F-35 Lightning

• Known as Panther or Puma to pilots and is 5th Gen
• These are prevalent in the USAF/Navy/Marines and will one day replace all F-16
• F-35A is the USAF variant
• F-35B is the Marine VTOL variant
• F-35C is the Navy & Marine variant for carrier use
• There are no 2seat F-35
• “TR” is similar to the “Block” system of the F-16 but is more so software driven.
• Each variant above has different capabilities based on the physical aircraft as well so it is good info to know
• The jets are capable of Air-to-Air(A-A) and Air-to-Ground(A-G) with multiple different missions including SEAD. Do your research!
• 4th Gen aircraft are incorporated with the F-35 using what’s called FI or Force Integration.
• F-35 carries weapons in internal weapons bays but have hard points for external carriage.
• Pratt & Whitney are the primary engine manufacturer but GE is in the process of testing
• AESA radar, has an internal “targeting pod”, is considered a stealth fighter

As before there is so much more on the F-35 so do some reading! BogiDope coaches or Panther pilots pile on with any other basic in, cheers!

STK!

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Hello! Current information is that the TBAS also super scores so it’ll take the best from both attempts. Cheers!

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As above, yes, a unit can help you through the waiver process but it doesn’t mean it’ll get approved. It will still go through the respective state flight surgeon. If I could give any recommendations from experience in the guard, I would talk to that respective units flight doc about the issue and see their thoughts on the possibility and the capability of the unit backing you up. Also if you have the capability as well see a non-military specialist in relation to the medical issue and get their opinion and possibly a letter. I’m not saying that any of this is the silver bullet but getting all the ammunition you are able to can possibly help. I definitely would be upfront about it with the units UPT boards POC before going so they know the details. Them getting caught if guard and then trying to help is less likely than if you come with a ton of info and are upfront and they hire you.

Again all the above is my personal opinion from what I know and have experienced through my unit. Good luck and hopefully the waiver is in your favor, cheers!

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DJ, I have not heard/seen of units having anything like that while rushing. Doesn’t mean it isn’t impossible, if you’re rushing a rated position I would see if anyone in the squadron is the POC and if they have any of those details.