Close-up of Military Aircraft Missile Systems

Close-up of Military Aircraft Missile Systems

Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:02:31 PM · 2026/USS Hornet

This detailed photograph captures the underside weapons loadout of a military aircraft, likely on display at the USS Hornet museum. Multiple missiles of different types are mounted on the wing pylons, including what appears to be AIM-9 Sidewinder heat-seeking missiles (white with blue band) and other air-to-air ordnance. The image shows the complex mounting hardware, safety markings, and the contrast between the aircraft's light gray paint and the various missile bodies. Warning labels including "DANGER" and "INTAKE" are visible on the aircraft's fuselage.

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