Lockheed F-80B with strange modification ?

[hesham]

From Kryl'ya Rodine 1/1997,


here is a strange modification to Lockheed F-80B,can any explain that ?.

 

[Petrus]

The Russian caption reads: "F-80B modified in line with the 'Rascal' program".

Probably such a modification is referred to here:

At least five P-80Bs (45-8484, 8485, 8528, 8538, and 8561 were modified to duplicate the functions and guidance system of the Bell GAM-63 Rascal air to surface missile. They were fitted with modified noses and wing tip tanks, and were equipped with additional vertical control surfaces both above and below the wings.

http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p80_5.html

Piotr

 

[hesham]

Thank you my dear Petrus.