Originally posted by Viper52:
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The receiver at the tail is present on all the MPAs including 718
and 715 which appeared at Open Hosue 98. I believe the tail unit is
part of the Fokkers ESM suite, I've seen a photo caption somewhere
to that effect. You're right about the lower fuselage bulges
though, 718 seems to be the only one with them....
Does this mean its the SIGINT? I don't know, your guess is as good
as mine
One interesting observation though. There are two fixed
hardpoints near each side of the fuselage. However, most of the
wing's hardpoints are hardly seen in both official photos and
photos taken from airplane enthusiast.
Other than air-launched Harpoons, does the MPA carry other weapons?
I would assumed that it would also carry AS244/S Whitehead
Torpedoes. What about other weapons like depth charges? Other kind
of Torpedoes? etc?
