Ray_W Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 What is this being carried on an RAAF Growler? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I believe its an "acquisition-only" version of the Sidewinder. It's basically the missile with no means to launch and no rocket-motor (it retains all the detection / tracking electronics of the weapon). It gives aircrew the facility to practice missile-dogfighting techniques in a cheaper, safer form. More knowledgeable folk than I can possibly confirm this. Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigpen Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Air Combat Manoeuvring Information (ACMI) pod. One of these or something like it. https://www.cubic.com/sites/default/files/Cubic-P5-CTS-TCTS-11738_002.pdf Edited April 7, 2022 by Pigpen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARDOG Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Pigpen said: Air Combat Manoeuvring Information (ACMI) pod. One of these or something like it. https://www.cubic.com/sites/default/files/Cubic-P5-CTS-TCTS-11738_002.pdf You are correct, Sir! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gee Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 They are basically a Sidewinder (although slightly longer) that's been gutted and filled with electronics. You will always find them on one side of the aircraft as they are Left or Right handed, depending on aircraft type. I made one of these by getting a 1/72 scale Sidewinder, chopping the fins off, lengthened it a little bit (eyeballed off pictures on the web by comparing AIM-9, ACMI pod and launcher rail length) and added stretched runner for the antennas. Also ran some tape around as they have 2 counter weights on them. Paint the body Hornet grey, the nose black and the antennas radome tan you're done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thank you everyone. Great assistance. I have now been able to track down plenty of images and should be able to fabricate a replica. I'll post what I do here, RAAF version on a Hawk. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks to everyone for their input. I scratch-built my P5-CTS-TCTS pod. Now, all is ready for detailed painting with my other (Eduard) ordnance to fit to my Growler. I'll post the painted item once done. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Hi Ray If your other ordnance is live I doubt the acmi pod would be fitted as well. Acmi simulates live weapons, as far as I am aware the two would never be mixed. Hope this helps Cheers Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, Jackster said: Hi Ray If your other ordnance is live I doubt the acmi pod would be fitted as well. Acmi simulates live weapons, as far as I am aware the two would never be mixed. Hope this helps Cheers Kev Thanks for the advice Kev. I am certainly not expert on the type and appreciate any advice. I am basing the loadout on this image. I do not have the rights on the photo so provided it as a link. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8909246 So practice ordnance it is, like so. Just finished the decals and ready for touch of wash and weathering. Ray 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 That's looking very smart Ray, great work! Cheers Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 9:44 AM, Jackster said: Acmi simulates live weapons, The ACMI pods don't really do much to simulate weapons, they instead relay telemetry back to ground stations for debrief and reconstruction of the flight or other training purposes. ACMI stands for "Air Combat Maneuver Instrumentation." Cheers! Hoops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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