The two missiles sport the designation XAIM-174B (or NAIM-174B) and were carried by Super Hornets belonging to the VFA-2 and VFA-192 taking part in RIMPAC| The Aviationist
Originally developed as a surface-to-air missile, the Standard Missile 6 has been now installed, once again, on a Super Hornet. The reasons remain unknown| The Aviationist
July 27, 1972 marked the beginning of a new era in air superiority, with the first flight of the fighter jet that would rack up 104 aerial victories| The Aviationist
The new F-15EX aircraft fired an AIM-120D at a target drone during Combat Archer. The U.S. Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, successfully| The Aviationist
The high-end realistic scenario of Northern Edge 21 allowed testers to assess the behaviour of new systems and upgrades before their fielding to frontline| The Aviationist
Both AIM-120 and AIM-9 missiles were test fired from the new outer wing weapon stations which increase the payload of the F-15EX over its predecessor. The| The Aviationist