So, I was poking around on Google Earth, and I found a weird aircraft on the ramp at Hickam AFB, Hi.



Of course, those are F-18 Hornets on the left. But, the plane at the bottom right has me stumped.

At first, I thought it was an F-8 Crusader. But, the wings and tail are wrong, and I don't believe they ever used those kinds of wing tanks. It's on an active ramp, so it is evidently something flying (with the range to reach Hawaii from wherever it came from). IIRC, all F-8s have been retired (the last active flying off the French carriers).

Any ideas? It really bugs me, as I typically am not easily stumped with aircraft ID. . .

Possibly a Hawaii ANG F-16?

Hawker Hunter?



Not sure why one would be there, but...

Bill R

Fantom F4?

My first guess was F4 Phantom, too. But the engine intakes are usually visible beside the fuselage when viewed from above.

Hawker Hunter MK-58 owned by ATAC
Think subcontracted Aggressor Squadron.
Google tail number N321AX

I think that the F4 would have a thicker body, and more taper to the wings.

Could be the Hunter. There are photos of it in a similar camo.
63 years old!

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Originally posted by mr kablammo:
I think that the F4 would have a thicker body, and more taper to the wings.

F-4 Phantom is huge, as big or bigger than the F-18’s there

There’s no way that’s an F-4

Snake207 nailed it

F-18s and Hunter is correct.

Closest I can come is this one:



It's a Hawker Hunter. The camo pattern also fits.

While I was finding that a lot of other folks joined in.

Hawker Hunter

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Originally posted by Snake207:
Hawker Hunter MK-58 owned by ATAC
Think subcontracted Aggressor Squadron.
Google tail number N321AX

And FWIW there are some old Mirages, some Kfirs, and a few others active in the USA. These planes date from the 50's and 60's.

One crashed back in June LINK
.

We gotta get you a date!

As stated above, Hawker Hunter. Used as an aggressor trainer

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Originally posted by Snake207:
Hawker Hunter MK-58 owned by ATAC
Think subcontracted Aggressor Squadron.
Google tail number N321AX

Awesome, thanks!

I thought it might be a Hunter, but could not figure out what one would be doing in Hawaii. . .

Thanks, everybody, for the input.

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Originally posted by 12131:
Fantom F4?

Nope, not even close to a F-4. It is a Hawker Hunter.

One crashed on take-off from Hickam four years ago:

https://www.thedrive.com/the-w...-oahu-hawaii-reports

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Originally posted by Snake207:
Hawker Hunter MK-58 owned by ATAC
Think subcontracted Aggressor Squadron.
Google tail number N321AX

That’s a 63 year old plane, makes you wonder about parts availability and such. LINK
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