structural differences between Naval f-15 and Air Force f-15

[FLYBOYJ]

Hey, at least you were drinking a beer. Good on ya/. He's a great guy to talk with, and a superb pilot and person.

If that's the case, then maybe it was an exercise where the UASF and USN were practicing and the guys were mistaking the Eagle pilots for Navy pilots. On the other hand, I KNOW that USAF and USN pilots do exchange tours. I've spoken with a USAF pilot who did an exchange tour in F-18's with the Navy. He had some VERY interesting things to say.

I believe you that Navy didn't buy any, but there has to be SOME explanation that I am not aware of for the guys to have said what they said. Since I haven't seen them in maybe 5 years, I may never get to find out ...

Pilot exchanges are very common, maintainers are a different story.

 

[GregP]

Sorry, when I said it was "crewed" by Navy, I meant flight crew, not ground crew.

 

[Radman95611]

I was at Kunsan twice. First in 1981-81 for the conversion from F-4s to F-16. Both 35th and 80th (Once a Juvat, always a Juvat). Second time 1990-91. Again in the 80th. Yes, I have always worked F-16s. 1979 - 1999.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I was at Kunsan twice. First in 1981-81 for the conversion from F-4s to F-16. Both 35th and 80th (Once a Juvat, always a Juvat). Second time 1990-91. Again in the 80th. Yes, I have always worked F-16s. 1979 - 1999.

Did you ever run into Chuck Hoover? Retired chief, I think he was with the 80th. I know he spent his last years at Hill.

 

[Radman95611]

I knew a Hoover at the Kun in 90-91. He was a specialist. Don't know what happened to him after that. At that time he was a senior airman. Maybe not the one you are talking about. Then again, who knows. The Hoover I knew was a lot of fun to drink with!!!

 

[Radman95611]

Besides, you only have fun Once.... I mean twice, this was me first....... The ultimate roller coaster ride!!!!!!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Very cool! Chuck is my boss at work, he was well known in the F-16 community. He was the head NCO on an F-16 demo team after Desert Storm.

 

[Radman95611]

Ask him if he remembers SSgt. Mike Radley. If he does then it's the same Hover I knew.....

 

[Radman95611]

And Maybe you can pick him out of this crowd.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I will tomorrow

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Nope, he's not there

 

[dobs]

Tail hooks on USAF aircraft are for emergency landing when loss of brakes or directional control is experienced. It is hydraulically operated and you can drop and raise the hook. Normally you don't drop it unless you need it!

 

[Zipper730]

Basically the projected F-15N was to be 2700 pounds heavier for additional strengthening for the landing gear and undercarriage, the addition of a folding wing, and they might have had some kind of variable flap. This is on paper, not real life...