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C model Strafe!?
Okay maybe not the best camera work but awesome sound. The Hog’s 30mm is still the king but the M61 makes an awesome noise.
But I do have questions…why are C models strafing? @SLAP
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/853302/125th-fighter-wing-strafe-runs
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125th Fighter Wing strafe runs
F-15C eagle aircraft assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, conduct strafe runs at the Pine Castle Bombing Range in Altoona, Florida, July 27, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Brian Cleary and Tech … Continue reading
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@Husky I wouldn’t expect the Mighty EAAAAGLE to provide CAS anytime soon. It doesn’t have any built-in air-to-ground targeting systems, so the F-15C’s use an iron sight (WWII style), some mental math, and a lot of luck to get even close to being on target.
There are three main reasons C-Models will (very) occasionally practice this:
1. Loosely ties into the maritime interdiction mission that got added to our RAP Tasking memo several years ago
2. Good way to test the gun a couple times each year
3. It’s fun
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