After getting taking on my J-26, while waiting for parts for a J-35/RF-35 combo, I dug out my 77Sqn RAAF Musty. While getting ideas for it (correct prop for starters) I came across 2 pics that seem to show RP-3 60 pounder rockets under the wings. One shows a full load. Other shows 1X RP-3 and 2X 5" HVARs. 1: Were the RP-3s compatible with the US rocket stubs? 2: What logic would there be using RP-3s? The Sqn was attached o a US FB wing. Would be logical they used the wings logistics.(RN used the RP-3s on SeaFurys, Fireflys,etc , but that was British aircraft operating off a British carrier ā¦) 3: Why the mixed load? Iād think ballisics would be different making aiming a PITA.
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Have some clues on the rocket quandary. Initially 77Sqn flew out of their base at Iwakuni and loaded up with their Commonwealth ordinance. SOP was start at Iwakuni , fly a mission. Refuel/ re-arm in Korea for balance of days missions (hence HVARs) . At end of the day they returned to Iwakuni for maintenance. SWAG: This one did not expend all its RP-3s and topped off with HVARS at a forward base.