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NSM/JSM load out for USAF F-35A from 2024 - initial small quantity #3220

Closed KLABDB3K closed 1 year ago

KLABDB3K commented 1 year ago

DB Selector

DB3K

User(s)

USAF F-35A ( USN/USMC F-35C/B to follow?)

Weapons Carried

Copy existing Norwegian F-35A NSM/JSM loadouts across to USAF. Loadout DB3K 17598 & DB3K 17599

Internal 2 x NSM JSM? Internal 2 x AMRAAM Internal

External. 2 on pylons plus 2 internal and 2 BVR AAM and 2 WVR AAM. Combinations of same with drop tanks etc. Loadout DB3K 17598

Requires Buddy Illumination

No

Default Combat Radius (nm)

Same as internal NSM/JSM loadouts as Norwegian F-35A. Loadout DB3K 17598 & DB3K 17599

Weather Restrictions

All-Weather

Time-of-Day Restrictions

Day & Night

Capable of Quick Turnaround

Yes

Comments

NSM/JSM Entry weapon 2885 may need to be appended or copied to create new weapon with new nomenclature AGM-184A NSM Block 1 to match terms for DB3K weapon 299? Only 48 being procured in fiscal year 2024 for IOC in 2025. F-35B internal bay cannot carry it so USMC would be limited to external carriage..

Sources

https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/march/8938-us-air-force-to-buy-jsm-cruise-missiles-to-arm-f-35-lightning-ii-fighters.html

https://www.defencetoday.com/air/air-weapons/us-air-force-to-buy-jsm-cruise-missiles-for-f-35-jets/

Jkryos commented 1 year ago

Added DB3K 501.