We need custom loadouts for the center pylons is what we need
The all-in-one BOL, which is occasionally talked about, has several features that differentiate it from current BOL models. I couldn’t find any detailed information through searching. Could you please explain?
Not sure what you are referring to here? BOL is just the flare/chaff dispenser. Are you perhaps talking about the ESTL pod?
I made a report for the ESTL pod a while ago (i think when the JAS39A came to the game): ( Community Bug Reporting System)
I’m sorry. It seems the translation didn’t work properly again. What I’m referring to is the BOL in this image.
That image is from this document:
They are “mock-ups” which means that they aren’t real and just empty boxes made for testing things like airflow/drag/etc.
The only BOL version in active use that i currently know of is this one: ( https://www.saab.com/contentassets/b6dbecc8e8574587b91116a778fcd20a/saab-bol-product-sheet-2024.pdf )
Think there’s two versions in service though just mounting/design: the -500 series which is the common one used today. (-515 on the Eurofighter specifically) and the -700 which is low observable/less drag used for the AEWCS and the Gripens.
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Oh yeah! I had completely forgotten about the -700 :D