Robertone139 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 https://www.twz.com/air/aim-174-super-hornet-launched-variant-of-sm-6-missile-breaks-cover-in-hawaii 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 In theory we can, the RIM-174 afterall is a development of the original Standard missile series (itself a development of the Terrier/Tartar SAMs) and retains the 13.5" diameter tube. There are however a number of differences that may make the conversion a bit troublesome. I'd have to check the differences with the RIM-161, that features the same type of wings. Fine Molds have a RIM-161 in 1/72, it should be a better starting point Personally I'll wait for some enterprising company to issue one when it becomes operational (thinking of Reskit for example) On the real thing, I'm glad to see an AA development of the modern Standard missiles. These have some impressive performance and considering that some potential enemies are fielding AAMs with quite a long range, such a missile may be very useful 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Just wait for Reskit.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 The XAIM-174B is a version of the SM-6 to be carried by fighters compared to the tranditional ground or ship launch for the SM-6. Otherwise exactly the same from what I've read up on during the week. Interesting they have for now still the "X" in XAIM-174B? This would indicate that testing isn't completed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 I believe Iran adapted the HAWK surface-to-air missile into an air-to-air configuration? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 3 hours ago, Slater said: I believe Iran adapted the HAWK surface-to-air missile into an air-to-air configuration? Did not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 So, what do y'all say for a max weps load A2A on the Super Bug, 2 '9X, 2x '174s and 6x'120s (outer pylons with paired 120s and 1 each at intakes points)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnsy Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 On 7/7/2024 at 2:09 AM, Robertone139 said: So, what do y'all say for a max weps load A2A on the Super Bug, 2 '9X, 2x '174s and 6x'120s (outer pylons with paired 120s and 1 each at intakes points)? The super can only carry a single 120 on the outboards(2/10) and they carry the Dual 120's on the midboards (3/9). assuming the live AIM-174 will be able to be carried on the inboards(4/8) and midboards (3/9) as seen in the public images circulating and assuming you can carry them side by side with appropriate clearance I would assume a 9X on the tip, 120 out board and -174 on the midboard and inboard would be concievable with 120's on the hips (4/6). Also having not researched I expect the AIM-174 is probably too heavy to carry on the outboard stations(2/10) so I am working with that assumption however 6 of them on a single jet would look pretty tough! Looking at the image of the underside with the AIM-174 carried inboard I doubt you'll fit the dual 120's if a 147 is carried on the inboard so realistically 2x AIM-9X, 4x AIM-120 4x AIM-174 and 1x centreline Tank seems like a max Air to Air loadout It would make an impressive model so looking forward to seeing what builds people come out with in the coming months/years Cheers Cairnsy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 6 hours ago, Cairnsy said: The super can only carry a single 120 on the outboards(2/10) and they carry the Dual 120's on the midboards (3/9). assuming the live AIM-174 will be able to be carried on the inboards(4/8) and midboards (3/9) as seen in the public images circulating and assuming you can carry them side by side with appropriate clearance I would assume a 9X on the tip, 120 out board and -174 on the midboard and inboard would be concievable with 120's on the hips (4/6). Also having not researched I expect the AIM-174 is probably too heavy to carry on the outboard stations(2/10) so I am working with that assumption however 6 of them on a single jet would look pretty tough! Looking at the image of the underside with the AIM-174 carried inboard I doubt you'll fit the dual 120's if a 147 is carried on the inboard so realistically 2x AIM-9X, 4x AIM-120 4x AIM-174 and 1x centreline Tank seems like a max Air to Air loadout It would make an impressive model so looking forward to seeing what builds people come out with in the coming months/years Cheers Cairnsy I never mentioned 4x174s, as at 1800/1900 lbs each they would bring the weight of the carry back probably close to max (9000 lbs, cited somewhere else)with any other weapon on board. So likely 9Xs on the tips, 174s on the inboards and single 120s on the waist and 2,3,9 and 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 On 7/6/2024 at 5:06 PM, Robertone139 said: Did not work An Iraqi Mig-23 kill was claimed with the Hawk fired from an F-14, or so they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyschurr Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Could this work https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fine-molds-fp28-anti-ballistic-missile-sm-3--1095460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 VX-9 F/A-18F Spotted With Heavy Air-to-Air Load of AIM-174s and AIM-120s 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 On 8/7/2024 at 9:03 PM, garyschurr said: Could this work https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fine-molds-fp28-anti-ballistic-missile-sm-3--1095460 bought 3 of those from PlazaJapan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnsy Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Just to circle back to this topic Richard over at flightline resin is about to release these missiles in 1-72, 1-48 & 1-32 so hopefully that helps some people out with their chosen builds. Also some good images starting to emerge of the Black VX-9 jet with 4 of these onboard with a full suite of -9X , -120, IRST and ATFLIR and it looks TOUGH!!! might have to add yet another Meng F model to the stable 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 39 minutes ago, Robertone139 said: VX-9 F/A-18F Spotted With Heavy Air-to-Air Load of AIM-174s and AIM-120s That's a punchy A2A weapon load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmeyer Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 What I found was that the AGM-78 is 15 feet long and the AIM-174B is 21.5 feet long. In 1/72, the Fine Molds SM-3 body fits the bill nicely. Don't know about 1/48 or 1/32, though. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXKEN Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Richard over at FLIGHTLINE resin is about to release these missiles in 1-72, 1-48 & 1-32 so hopefully that helps some people out with their chosen builds. SO when will 1/48 scale kits be release and do the website address for FLIGHTLINE RESIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 41 minutes ago, TEXKEN said: Richard over at FLIGHTLINE resin is about to release these missiles in 1-72, 1-48 & 1-32 so hopefully that helps some people out with their chosen builds. SO when will 1/48 scale kits be release and do the website address for FLIGHTLINE RESIN I wasn't aware of this line but have to say they have some very interesting stuff. I see the AIM-174s already have a price and 1/72 and 1/32 sets seem to be available here https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/flight-line-resin?page=1 Pity that they only have the SRAMs in 1/48 scale, I would have been interested in a 1/72 set for my FB-111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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