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Aircraft that make your jaw drop!

Another example:
This is an A-3 Skywarrior. Do you see the horizontal marks between the emblem and “NAVY”?

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I recognize them as JATO (rocket) mounting brackets / latches. I don’t remember seeing them on the many A-3s that I’ve seen, and I had to look it up. I never knew this was a capability the A-3 had. Notice the gun turret at the back of the aircraft.
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Another pic of the same aircraft.
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And 'leased' to the US Army for testing the Patriot missile.
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Enchanter said:
Another example:
This is an A-3 Skywarrior. Do you see the horizontal marks between the emblem and “NAVY”?

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I recognize them as JATO (rocket) mounting brackets / latches. I don’t remember seeing them on the many A-3s that I’ve seen, and I had to look it up. I never knew this was a capability the A-3 had. Notice the gun turret at the back of the aircraft.
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Another pic of the same aircraft.
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And 'leased' to the US Army for testing the Patriot missile.
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I love the Whale. It's so amazing they operated off Essex-class decks.
 
CDONA said:
Has the shape of that tail changed over the years since JAG was on tv?
It looks bigger, more automotive whale tail ? Or just paint?
and I now know why COD, cash on delivery, , ,
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The fuselage and tail haven't changed. The engines / props have been upgraded, but that's it.

C-2 trivia:
  • It only has three rudders. one of the small central vertical tails is solid / immovable. Same for it's sibling the E-2.
  • The Navy restricted them to daylight carrier operations. Too risky at night.
  • The C-2 is being retired because the F-35 power unit (jet engine) does not fit inside its cargo bay. The V-22 is its replacement.
 
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