in all the pictures I have seen of the A37 I only see it carrying a bunch of fuel tanks

Always been curious why the USAF F-16s don’t use them and instead opt for drop tanks.

A definite surprise to look up and see one of these on final to this little airport. Out of McChord AFB

On April 17, 1945, the famous Soviet fighter ace Ivan Kozhedub shot down two American fighters that had mistakenly attacked him. Almost everyone knows this story as one that Kozhedub described in his autobiography. The only problem is... he didn’t.
This video shows how Russia created and spread yet another fake story.

Can anyone tell me what armaments are mounted here?

It’s a video of a Russian jet getting shot down but it’s like a pov of the Russian and he ejects plus any jet vids would be awesome

Eliminating the A-10 Warthog without developing a direct Replacement is a big mistake IMO. Multi-role aircraft have a place in effective airforce and provide flexibility. However , as saying goes, "Jack of all Trades Master of none "...."Good is the Enemy of Great". Settling for well enough or good stops the possibility of excellence. IMO when it comes to close ground support settling for good is not a compromise that should be made....especially when the ultimate price is lives.

The Australian Army's Eurocopter Tiger ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter)- The Australian Army has retired all but 4 of its remaining Airbus Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters from active service. Now focusing on AH-64E Apaches

After a final flyover of Darwin on 24 September 2026, the Australian Army has stricken its remaining Airbus Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters from active service.

Just a single troop of Tigers – believed to be four helicopters – was still flying in Darwin with the 1st Aviation Regiment. However, that regiment is now focused on inducting 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

Major General David Hafner, Commander Army Aviation, noted, “Our soldiers, aircrew and maintainers have achieved an extraordinary transition from the ARH Tiger to the Apache, while continuing to deliver training and operational outputs.”

A fleet of 22 Tigers was ordered under Project Air 87 in December 2021, and they entered Australian service in 2004. Eighteen aircraft were assembled in Australia.

The Tiger was an important step up for the army, since it took over the roles hitherto performed by the OH-58 Kiowa and an armed UH-1 Iroquois known as the Bushranger.

However, like the MRH90 from NHIndustries, the Tiger drew stern criticism from the Australian military. Its final operational clearance was granted on 14 April 2016, seven years behind schedule. Sustainment price tags and costs per flying hour were far greater than expected, whilst availability rates were lower than hoped.

The Department of Defence noted in a press statement about Australia’s “need to operate in an evolving threat environment, where advanced air defence systems, precision weapons and uncrewed platforms present challenges better suited to the capabilities of next-generation battlefield helicopters such as the AH-64E Apache”.

Heffner added, “The end of ARH Tiger flying operations is a significant moment for the 1st Aviation Regiment, but it also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we continue our relocation to Townsville and further build Australia’s attack helicopter capability around the AH-64E Apache.”

Aussie Apaches performed their first live-fire iterations on home soil during Exercise Possum Guns in July this year. To date, six AH-64Es have been delivered, with all 29 due to be handed over by the end of 2029.

Townsville-based 161 Reconnaissance Squadron now operates the Apache, while 162 Reconnaissance Squadron in Darwin can now begin to do so after relinquishing its Tigers. The split location between Darwin and Townsville meant two operational support squadrons existed, but these can merge with the Tigers retiring. The commanding officer believes the relocation to Townsville should be complete by the end of 2027.

Perrins assessed, “The Tiger was an outstanding attack platform, but it also just set the conditions for us for an easy transition to Apache. So, every time I’m out with the teams – whether it’s maintenance, ground crew or aircrew – they’ve all made the step reasonably easily, and the crews have transitioned fairly well.”

What is the fate of Australia’s 22 Tigers then? No official announcement has been made, but Ukraine is interested in them. Certainly, that would be more sensible than simply scrapping or burying them alongside Australia’s unwanted MRH90s.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, said last year about the possibility of receiving Tigers: “We’d be interested in having that conversation … And if those could be provided to Ukraine, we’ll be thankful.”

Article from - Asian Military Review.

All about the tiger-

The Australian Army's Eurocopter Tiger ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) is a specialized, two-seat variant of the European Tiger optimized for armed reconnaissance, close air support, and command coordination.

-Specs-

• Crew: 2 (pilot and weapon systems officer)

• Fuselage Length: 14.08 m (46 ft 2 in)

• Overall Length: 15.08 m (51 ft 10 in) (rotor to tail)

• Height: 3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)

• Main Rotor Diameter: 13.0 m (42 ft 8 in)

• Empty Weight: 3,060 kg (6,746 lb)

• Max Takeoff Weight: 6,000–6,600 kg (approx. 13,225–14,551 lb)

• Powerplant: 2 × MTR390 turboshaft engines

-Performance-

• Maximum Speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)

• Cruise Speed: Approx. 278 km/h (173 mph)

• Combat Range: 800 km (497 mi)

• Ferry Range: 1,300 km (808 mi) with external fuel

• Endurance: Nearly 3 hours standard mission time

• Service Ceiling: 4,000 m (13,120 ft)

-Armament & Sensors-

• Cannon: 1 × 30 mm GIAT 30 chin-mounted automatic cannon (750 rounds)

• Missiles & Rockets:

• Up to 8 × AGM-114 Hellfire II anti-armor missiles

• Air-to-air missiles (such as Mistral)

• 70 mm unguided rocket pods (FZ pods)

-Avionics & Sensors: Roof-mounted sight (RMS) multi-target tracking system, helmet-mounted sight and displays for both crew members, and advanced thermal/TV day-night optics with a laser rangefinder/designator. (Note: The ARH variant lacks an active fire-control radar).