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Posted: 4/23/2021 7:39:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/23/2021 7:42:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:...High speed and 2 turbines is nice and allows for the ability to get to a base if something goes wrong. Amazing we make jets that do not have 2 turbines and cost over $100 million each. Plus the F-22 looks like a duck... The F22 has twin engines, can super cruise, and get on station quicker and stay longer (and shoot down a F15 from 300 miles away). |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 7:49:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It got bored fighting other planes so it decided to hunt satellites. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/F-15-ASAT.jpg No shit, huh?! Can't wait for the War of the Western Pacific where F-15s and B-52s carry us to victory. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 7:54:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No shit, huh?! Can't wait for the War of the Western Pacific where F-15s and B-52s carry us to victory. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It got bored fighting other planes so it decided to hunt satellites. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/F-15-ASAT.jpg No shit, huh?! Can't wait for the War of the Western Pacific where F-15s and B-52s carry us to victory. On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch, the F-15 - flying at Mach 1.22 - executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934.  The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h).[10]ASM-135 ASAT |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 7:58:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch, the F-15 - flying at Mach 1.22 - executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h).[10]ASM-135 ASAT |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:01:30 PM EDT
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its crazy that it can cross the ocean without refueling.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:05:07 PM EDT
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F-15 yeah!!
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:05:20 PM EDT
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The Champ.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:06:56 PM EDT
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Go kart with wings...
I have built many F15 parts. Fuck titanium. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:11:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The F22 has twin engines, can super cruise, and get on station quicker and stay longer (and shoot down a F15 from 300 miles away). Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted:...High speed and 2 turbines is nice and allows for the ability to get to a base if something goes wrong. Amazing we make jets that do not have 2 turbines and cost over $100 million each. Plus the F-22 looks like a duck... The F22 has twin engines, can super cruise, and get on station quicker and stay longer (and shoot down a F15 from 300 miles away). Curious as to what magical missile has a range of 300+ miles |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:13:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The perfect combat record says a lot about the USAF, its pilots and the total war environment they create. 62 of the kills were by these guys....  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:13:52 PM EDT
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Speaking of the F-15EX (they really need a new designation), we should buy enough of them to not only replace the F-15C/D fleet but also replace the entire F-15E fleet while we're at it. Save a bunch of money by buying in bulk plus by the time the last C/D replacements role off the line the E fleet will need replacing
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:16:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Speaking of the F-15EX (they really need a new designation), we should buy enough of them to not only replace the F-15C/D fleet but also replace the entire F-15E fleet while we're at it. Save a bunch of money by buying in bulk plus by the time the last C/D replacements role off the line the E fleet will need replacing And assign a few squadrons to Luke AFB. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:24:57 PM EDT
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See avatar
Can do anything attitude is moar better. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:30:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just make sure to not break crew day, ensure that weekend routine is followed, and have a logistic train the size of a small army...  And perfect combat record...? I think some Army UH-60 guys would disagree significantly with that false statement.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Black_Hawk_shootdown_incident https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/1994BlackHawkShootdownWreckage.jpg |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:36:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:    You sure about that? Uhh yeah. C version is a true A2A fighter. Not like the stupid strike eagle. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:40:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Uhh yeah. C version is a true A2A fighter. Not like the stupid strike eagle. untrue The C model could drop bombs and was originally wired for it. The 462 in me remembers but the 2W1 won't believe it and the 2A3 ignores it all and pumps gas through a single point. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:46:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: untrue The C model could drop bombs and was originally wired for it. The 462 in me remembers but the 2W1 won't believe it and the 2A3 ignores it all and pumps gas through a single point. Just cause its possible doesn't make it so. Im sure an A10 might be able to shoot an enemy plane. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:50:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just cause its possible doesn't make it so. Im sure an A10 might be able to shoot an enemy plane. Dude, they carry AIM9s and wait for it.  Attached FileHelicopter but A2A none the less. Gun Kill. Gate guard at Shaw now. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:59:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Uhh yeah. C version is a true A2A fighter. Not like the stupid strike eagle. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You sure about that? Uhh yeah. C version is a true A2A fighter. Not like the stupid strike eagle. The "not a pound for air-to-ground" is a BS myth. C models had the capability from day one and pilots actually trained and practiced dropping bombs. And the IDF actually used C/D models to attack ground targets in the '80s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wooden_Leg  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure why that would be surprising. And the F-22 will rape any legacy fighter F-14/15/16/18, every day of the week, without breaking a sweat. But yeah, the F-15 has a storied combat history and is a great aircraft. Rape? Is that a fact? This is a T-38, FYI.  T-38 vs F-22 |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:09:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dude, they carry AIM9s and wait for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/255381/2051200D-6085-4B38-BE84-D6F81C4C111B_jpe-1916373.JPG Helicopter but A2A none the less. Gun Kill. Gate guard at Shaw now. Should we tell him about the F-15E's A2A helicopter kill? 
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:18:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Should we tell him about the F-15E's A2A helicopter kill? That would be bombastic. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:22:38 PM EDT
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Isn’t this the aircraft Xiden said he was going to use on us?
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:26:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The F-22 is probably the best fighter ever made. The F-14 has the best kill ratio (thanks to and if you believe Iran) . Best kill ratio belongs to the A-10. Ask a bunch of Iraqi tank crews. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:27:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The F15 is a girls fighter Jet. The F14 ,, Now that is a mans fighter jet. Which one is still in service? |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:29:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just for the looks you have to toss in the Mig 29 It may not be as good but it does have some nice lines https://i.imgur.com/Xef4EWWl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/1HK3SkLl.jpg |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:34:14 PM EDT
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Whenever I see an F15 I can’t help but think of that stupid kid who has his tape player attached to his leg.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:39:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The F-14 has the best kill ratio (thanks to and if you believe Iran) Which is the better ratio, 130:4 or 104:0? |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:41:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whenever I see an F15 I can’t help but think of that stupid kid who has his tape player attached to his leg. Are you making a reference to Iron Eagle? Because if so, those were F16s. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:45:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is close to the VFA-103 Jolly Rodgers. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:54:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is close to the VFA-103 Jolly Rodgers. Quote HistoryQuoted: That is close to the VFA-103 Jolly Rodgers. 428th Fighter Squadron Singapore Air Force F-15SG  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 10:11:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whenever I see an F15 I can't help but think of that stupid kid who has his tape player attached to his leg. That was an F-16 BTW. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 10:21:49 PM EDT
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I <3 airplane noise. And the F-15 makes a whole lot of it.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 10:39:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Would you believe me if I told you I've had strike eagles flying dca cap for an MQ-9?
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Posted: 4/23/2021 11:30:47 PM EDT
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F4 phantom baby. Beautiful plane.
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Posted: 4/24/2021 2:11:36 AM EDT
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The new F15EX looks pretty awesome.
Basically a supersonic mini bomber that can also dogfight. Can carry something like 22 AA missiles, or 28 Small Diameter B's. Also can carry several long range standoff cruise missiles, and will likely end up a test bed for future hypersonic missiles. Its also got a much longer combat radius then the F35. So F15EX's based in Australia and Guam could put standoff anti ship cruise missiles into the SCS on short notice (now just to get them based there.)  
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Posted: 4/24/2021 6:37:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That would be pointless. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If I was going to design a plane, it'd be the F-15 with an A-10 gun on it too. That would be pointless. There was a knock down, drag out fight at TAC Hq back in the early 1980s about putting the GAU-8 into the design requirements for what ended up as the F-22. Smart people were putting forth good reasons for the BFG to be in the plane (Out range everything else with a gun that flew was a big point). But the weight and size of the 30mm was its own downfall and the 20mm was used. I'm pretty sure that episode drove the development of the 25mm the F-35 got. |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 6:46:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You misspelled F22 Does the F22 have any actual air to air combat under it's belt yet? Because until it actually gets to fire a shot in anger it's all just numbers on paper. |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 6:52:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Best kill ratio belongs to the A-10. Ask a bunch of Iraqi tank crews. Which is neat but we're talking about fighters and not close air support. |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 6:57:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You misspelled F22 *F-22A
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:00:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If I was going to design a plane, it'd be the F-15 with an A-10 gun on it too. When I worked in Advanced F-15 we shoe horned a new 25mm gun into the F-15. The project was canceled due to ammunition cost for the test program. Anyway, there is no contest, the F-15 is the supreme fighter. . |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:02:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Curious as to what magical missile has a range of 300+ miles An air launched SM-6  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:03:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go kart with wings... I have built many F15 parts. Fuck titanium. I have salvaged millions of dollars worth of titanium F-15 parts; in the 80's! . |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:08:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have salvaged millions of dollars worth of titanium F-15 parts; in the 80's! . Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Go kart with wings... I have built many F15 parts. Fuck titanium. I have salvaged millions of dollars worth of titanium F-15 parts; in the 80's! . I have removed and replaced millions of dollars worth of F-15 parts.
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:09:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWas that a BVR set or a canned BFM set? |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 7:18:38 PM EDT
[#47]
wrong thread
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Posted: 4/24/2021 8:13:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have removed and replaced millions of dollars worth of F-15 parts. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Go kart with wings... I have built many F15 parts. Fuck titanium. I have salvaged millions of dollars worth of titanium F-15 parts; in the 80's! . I have removed and replaced millions of dollars worth of F-15 parts. I did that in the 70's, but I was in the intermediate maintenance shop, so various bits and pieces inside the LRU's. And the test stations. I wonder if the air inlet controllers work for long now ... . |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 10:07:20 PM EDT
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Something I hadn't realized before, the F15's 20mm is a Vulcan gatling gun, with a 6,000rpm rate of fire an 500rd magazine. Thats 100 shots a second, 2x the rate of fire of the Minigun or A10 warthog.
Heres the same 20mm, but on a F18, conducting an air strike on the Taliban. Its less BRRRRRT and more BRT! because that 6000rpm puts a 50rd burst on target in 0.5 seconds. https://youtu.be/b0naRz2DqbI?t=99 |
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Posted: 4/24/2021 10:59:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something I hadn't realized before, the F15's 20mm is a Vulcan gatling gun, with a 6,000rpm rate of fire an 500rd magazine. Thats 100 shots a second, 2x the rate of fire of the Minigun or A10 warthog. Heres the same 20mm, but on a F18, conducting an air strike on the Taliban. Its less BRRRRRT and more BRT! because that 6000rpm puts a 50rd burst on target in 0.5 seconds. https://youtu.be/b0naRz2DqbI?t=99 E models only hold 500 rounds. A-D model F-15s hold 940 rounds of 20 mm. |
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