Originally Posted by
DuncanDoenitz
Dunno, but I'm not convinced that the F-16 photo is kosher;
1. The tip-mounted AMRAAM on 896 appears to be inert (I appreciate that, paragliders notwithstanding, the IDF probably enjoys air supremacy, and ballast missiles may be carried for CofG reasons).
2. Whats the blue AIM-9 shaped thingie that appears to be on the right wing-tip of the centre aircraft? Towed target? Towed decoy? Certainly lacks the AIM-9's rollerons.
That bomb is HE, whether or not it's being flown currently or the date of the picture I have no idea, and you are correct that the AMRAAM is a CATM.