No the airbrakes are quite another system. THey actually have a large paddle airbrake like most other planes. In that flap config, the rudders toe in to provide stability and lift.
The rudders toe'd in like that doesn't mean the speed brake is on. Yes they toe in with the speed brake engaged, but they also toe in with the flaps in half and full. I work on f18's [legacy versions to those who fly supers] and these are definitely f models.
That idea was proposed but back in the 60s the Navy had to have different planes than the Air Force. There is a prototype F-15M but it never left the drawing board. Its alot of work to make a carrier based platform. Its not as easy just throw on some heavy duty landing gear, tail hook and wing extensions. The whole frame has to be strengthened for the impact of landing. Id much prefer to see a new Tomcat II. We will need an interceptor with the Chi-Coms pushing for a blue water Navy.
That is surely an F Variant, it has 3 wing pylons instead of 2 which the b and c have. Its a bit hard to tell with the engine intakes not shown well on this vid
Its def an F. You can see the WSO behind the pilot and you can make out the diamond intakes if you know what you are looking for. F/A18E is the single seater. F is the dual. E/A18G will also have dual seats.
Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154), also known as the "Black Knights", is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The Black Knights are an operational fleet squadron flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing Nine and deployed aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).
It is an "F" look at the IFF hump on the nose, the 3rd pylon on the wing, and the "dogtooth" wing that you do no find on the legacy hornets. Furthermore, VFA-154 was one of the first operational F-14 squadrons to transition to the F-18E/F. The only other twin seat F-18s flown of carriers are U.S. Marine Corps F-18Ds (which are part of the A/B/C legacy model group).
B variant? lol dude look at the intakes
vybzcartel1 3 months ago
@umwahwee dude thats and F/A-18F, not only is it bigger than the B model, take a look at it's intakes!
Legendary588 11 months ago
@umwahwee AIR INTAKES, DUDE
jgmm26 1 year ago
Why did Iran let you guys launch in Persian Gulf? Lol.... sounds fake
zaffe93 1 year ago
Your a retard.
astupiddvdcase 1 year ago
@astupiddvdcase you spelt your wrong it's you're in that context. You're a retard.
Ganjamule 1 year ago
@Ganjamule
Thank you for correcting my grammar retard.
i was aware how you're is used in english. i dont need grammar nazis like you telling me im wrong.
astupiddvdcase 1 year ago
@astupiddvdcase It's "I'm" not im for fucks sake learn bitch!
Ganjamule 1 year ago
@Ganjamule
Thank you for correcting my grammar retard.
not that i werent aware of how I'm is used in the english language retard.
astupiddvdcase 1 year ago
@astupiddvdcase and the mistakes in this reply well lets just say you are indeed a cunt!
Ganjamule 1 year ago
@umwahwee it's an F dude, you really don't know your planes.
livinlvis 1 year ago
@atohalstead The CMC probobly abuses his power.
SuperHornetTV 2 years ago
Interesting how the rudders face towards each other when it launched.
taofledermaus 3 years ago
the rudders facing inwards means the air brakes are on hmm i really dont know why theyre on..
deathgod646 3 years ago
If I were to guess, it is to help pull the nose up.
taofledermaus 3 years ago
No the airbrakes are quite another system. THey actually have a large paddle airbrake like most other planes. In that flap config, the rudders toe in to provide stability and lift.
goldenhide 3 years ago
The rudders toe'd in like that doesn't mean the speed brake is on. Yes they toe in with the speed brake engaged, but they also toe in with the flaps in half and full. I work on f18's [legacy versions to those who fly supers] and these are definitely f models.
Zoltan82, What year and how long?
suraxis 2 years ago
It's fly by wire system that decides how to use them, rudder are also used for elevation control (pitch)
shamandgg 2 years ago
This is my old squadron. I was with them in Japan and Lemoore. And yes, it's a fucking F variant!!
They are rectangular intakes, how the hell did you get round??!!
Zoltan82 3 years ago
i wish the f 15 will be with the navy someday....
gmjyuir 3 years ago
That idea was proposed but back in the 60s the Navy had to have different planes than the Air Force. There is a prototype F-15M but it never left the drawing board. Its alot of work to make a carrier based platform. Its not as easy just throw on some heavy duty landing gear, tail hook and wing extensions. The whole frame has to be strengthened for the impact of landing. Id much prefer to see a new Tomcat II. We will need an interceptor with the Chi-Coms pushing for a blue water Navy.
DK1102 3 years ago 2
the f-14 and 15 dont have a very stealthy radar cross section. the upcoming f-35 has the same look as the raptor for that purpose.
chris11057 3 years ago
I thought the F-4 Phantom was the Rhino?
TachyonDriver 3 years ago
F-4 phantom hasn't been used since like... 1996.
airsoftguy111 2 years ago
True - I hadn't realised a more modern aircraft had taken over the nickname. :)
TachyonDriver 2 years ago
That is surely an F Variant, it has 3 wing pylons instead of 2 which the b and c have. Its a bit hard to tell with the engine intakes not shown well on this vid
SirCripsy 3 years ago
Its def an F. You can see the WSO behind the pilot and you can make out the diamond intakes if you know what you are looking for. F/A18E is the single seater. F is the dual. E/A18G will also have dual seats.
DK1102 3 years ago
It's definitely a F. The modex # on the bird is 102. That's a Rhino series #.
backrotor1 3 years ago
Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154), also known as the "Black Knights", is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The Black Knights are an operational fleet squadron flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing Nine and deployed aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).
So it is an F
bommaz 3 years ago
It is an "F" look at the IFF hump on the nose, the 3rd pylon on the wing, and the "dogtooth" wing that you do no find on the legacy hornets. Furthermore, VFA-154 was one of the first operational F-14 squadrons to transition to the F-18E/F. The only other twin seat F-18s flown of carriers are U.S. Marine Corps F-18Ds (which are part of the A/B/C legacy model group).
ironroad18 3 years ago 8
No -it´s not a B it´s an F !!!
tomF22raptor 3 years ago 11
@tomF22raptor F variant.... check out the rectangular intakes! Not to mention the 6 additional hardpoints (weapon stations) under the wings.
jeffreyalvarez2002 1 year ago
BLACK KNIGHTS RULE!
Snipersuperbug 4 years ago
awsomeman
hockey833 4 years ago
the squadron was better when it was in naf atsugi with tomcats......=(
ramik81 4 years ago