F-8S "Super Crusader" - Ultimate USN Dogfighter

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I mounted the starboard Sidewinder rail, and as I suspected there is no way to fit two of them with the AIM-7 in place, otherwise one of the 'winders will be in the way of the AIM-7 ejecting from its trough.  That's okay though, my supply of Sidewinders doesn't seem to be quite as extensive as I originally thought.  Here you can see what I'm dealing with.

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And here's some photos of the bulge for the refueling probe, countermeasure dispensers, and a random centerline bump that I thought was appropriate.

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So as of right now the armament for this build is going to be two AIM-9Ms, three AIM-7Ps, and of course the 20mm Vulcan.  If I decide to add wing pylons, another pair of Sidewinders may get added if I can scrape them up, or maybe a fourth AIM-7 on one side and a pair of Sidewinders on the other.  Could also do drop tanks in theory, maybe since this bird is bigger it gets a pair of Aero 1Ds and an extra pair of wing pylons (for a total of four) that can carry AIM-7s or AIM-9s.  Not sure though, that would be a lot of weight for the VI wing system to handle.  As cool as it would be, this isn't an A-7 after all, so keeping things light makes the most sense I think.

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Nothing like a 'random centreline bump' to confuse the JMNs.   

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Nothing like a 'random centreline bump' to confuse the JMNs.   

Can always chalk it up to either a RHAW antenna or something radio-related...

Speaking of RHAW gear, this thing is now all decked out with five antennas.  The centerline bulge on top of course, along with receivers in the tail, wingtips, and now under the fuselage with an ALQ-100 (which by the way is paired with an F-14A/B style TCS).  Backstory on this one is gonna be complicated!