#INSTALLATION The setup for this mod is designed to use the Thirdwire first generation folder structure patched to 10-08 standard, the latest one as per july 2009! 1) Unzip the "Hunter FGA9" folder to a temporary place where it is easy to find. 2) Add the data from "Hunter Pylon_Weapondata.txt" to your weapondata.ini and save it with the weapons editor. This step is mandatory in order to get a visible pylon for the Sidewinder. 3) Copy the "Hunter_FGA9" folder to your "Aircraft" directory. 4) In the case that you do not use the community weapons pack 2.52 (available at CombatAce.com, link below), you may have to add the data from "Weapons\Ordnance_Weapondata.txt" to your weapondata.ini and copy the needed folders in "Weapons" in your weapon directory. #ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is mainly a INI rework to turn a SFP1 Hunter F6 (also available at CA, link below) in a Hunter FGA9 ground attack aircraft. It uses some data (namely the Hunter Pylon and a cockpit) of another Hunter Mod by ndicki (it could also be downloaded at CA, link below). I did not research a large amount of historical fidelity - it looks like sidewinder pylons were only mounted on exported and so customised Hunters - like planes of the Rhodesian Airforce. I've tested the plane on a Strike Fighters Project 1 install patched to Oct.-08 level with the community weapons pack 2.52 installed. #LINKS TO MATERIAL - License information: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131 - Community Weapons pack: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=7791 - Hunter F6 for SFP1: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=5235 - Rhodesian Hunter FGA 9 for SF2: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=8445 #DOCUMENTATION 1) The FM and the rest of the aircraft_data.ini comes mainly from the Hunter F6 model. Changes include the removing of the rocket rails and the adding of the Sidewinder stations. 2) The loadout.ini is my creation. 3) The LOD's, hangar, loading and loadout screens are simply renamed versions of the F6 versions. #LICENSING INFORMATION As the used sources are under the -> CombatAce Freeware License (see link above) <-, this rework / compilation is licensed as such too, in short: freedom to distribute licensed material as long as they do not become part of payware. #CREDITS The Hunter F6 was done by: - Sundowner, Gramps, Diego, Marcelo. The upload at CA was done by USAFMTL. The Rhodesian Hunter was a coproduction too (quote from the ReadMe of it): "Spinners modified the Thirdwire stock Hunter FGA.9 to make it flyable, and fitted the cockpit. The weapons pylon and rail was made specially by Alex "AleDucat" Ducat. Modifications to ini files, stock weapons, screens and skin by Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson. Ideas and support from Josh "Jeremiah Weed" " That is my first try at a modification and so my first little publication - any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Uhu ###################################################################################################### Original ReadMe of the used Hunter F6 model: *********************************** Hawker Hunter F.6 for Strike Fighters : Project 1 *********************************** build 05-09-2004 *********************************** Installation *********************************** To install the Hawker Hunter F.6 simply unzip the "Hunter_F6" folder and place it in your "Strikefighters\Objects\Aircraft" directory. Then simply run strike fighters selecting Single Mission and picking the "Hawker Hunter F.6" from the list of flyable aircraft. *********************************** Notes *********************************** No custom pit with this release..The F-100 is very similar in general shape and instrumentation so makes for a good stand-in. You'll need the latest weapons pack to use the Hunter. With the latest weapons pack you'll find you have access to 100 and 230 gallon fuel tanks, plus 100 gallon napalm, MATRA SNEB rocket pods and 60lb rockets. *********************************** Hawker Hunter F.6 introduction & History *********************************** The Hawker Hunter is a classic plane with a long and exciting history. It was designed between the close of WWII and the Korean War, the latter even hastening (and complicating) its development, in the real beginnings of the „blowtorch" era, a period when the basic features of jet fighters – many of them still valid - had to be designed. Notably of interest with the Hunter is its adaptability to different roles and hence its long service life despite the even increased pace of development. The first prototype Hunter was aerodynamically cleaned up and reconfigured for a world speed record attempt in 1953 by installing a stronger engine with reheat, twin airbrakes and a pointed nose cone. Painted in a high gloss bright red scheme, it set a (short standing) world speed record at 709.22 mph over a 100 km course. Basically, the Hunter was designed as an air superiority fighter. It was to be armed with the then standard four Hispano 20 mm guns, which was later changed to 30 mm Aden guns. The maiden flight of the first prototype took place on 20 July 1950, but it was only 1953 that the first production planes were introduced with RAF squadrons. Development of the Hunter had been pressed forward under "Super Priority" conditions following the appearance of the then superior MiG 15 jet fighter in Korea, but as it turned out, the Korean war was over before the Hunter could be deployed. As a consequence of the speed-up development, several design flaws appeared only in the production planes and had to be cured the hard way. Main problems were the very short range, a strong tendency to nose pitch-downs caused by the use of the flaps as airbrakes and several problems with the guns. The early Hunters were retired after only five years and replaced by improved variants. The F.4 and F.5, introduced in 1955 (produced by Hawker and Armstrong-Whitworth respectively and equipped with Rolls-Royce or Armstrong powerplants) had an improved internal fuel capacity plus reinforced wings with provisions for underwing stores (fuel tanks, bombs or rockets) and the link collector blisters. The final fighter variant was the F.6, equipped with a 10,000 lb thrust Avon engine. The higher thrust effected the necessity of several aerodynamical modifications, outwardly most notable a redesigned wing with leading edge extensions and blast deflectors on the gun muzzles. As an interceptor, the Hunter was soon outperformed and replaced by the English Electric Lightning, which was a fully supersonic plane whereas the Hunter had to go into a dive to become supersonic. *********************************** Known Issues *********************************** * None at present *********************************** Aircraft Files *********************************** Authored by David: Hunter_f6.LOD Hunter_f6.ini Hunter_f6_DATA.ini Hunter_f6_HANGAR.bmp Hunter_f6_LOADOUT.bmp Hunter_f6_LOADOUT.INI Hunter_f6_LOADING.bmp Hunter_f6_DATA.ini Hunter_f6_HANGAR.bmp Authored by Sundowner: All Decals in "\D" folder IAF20 skin RAF34 skin RAF14 skin RAF74 skin RAF41 skin RAF45 skin Authored by Gramps: RAF4 skin *********************************** Thanks to *********************************** Sundowner Gramps Diego Marcelo ####################################################################################################### Original ReadMes from the Rhodesian Hunter Mod for SF2 where I got the cockpit and the 'Winder pylons. Hawker Hunter FGA.9 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This aircraft mod to create a flyable Hunter FGA.9 is purely for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 and will not work in the older versions. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Drop the Hunter_FGA9 folder into your Aircraft folder. (This is how mine looks - C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects\Aircraft) 2. Sprinkle the contents of the Decals folder into your main Decals folder. (This is how mine looks - C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects\Decals) Do not just move the folder! You must empty the contents in. N.B. If you haven't got a Decals folder inside your Objects folder then simply move my Decals folder into your Objects folder. (This is how mine looks - C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects) All decals are by me (except for the serial numbers) and I heartily encourage you to use them on other aircraft! I'm running XP so I apologise if getting this mod into Vista is different to my instructions. CREDITS BIG THANKS to TK for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim and for putting the Hunter LODS in SF2. (IMHO the Third Wire Hunter is a tour de force and joy to fly on HARD settings) Thanks also to NFG/Syrinx for the Hunter fuselage serial numbers. And special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners v1.0 02/01/09 ################################## HAWKER HUNTER FGA.9, No.1 Squadron Rhodesian Air Force, Thornhill AFB, Rhodesia, late 1979 The Rhodesian Air Force fielded at least two missile-equipped Hunters from August 1979 onwards. These aircraft had been modified by SAAF workshops at Waterkloof to carry either Sidewinders or V3B IR homing missiles. The only known serial number is R1827. The s/n of the other aircraft is unknown, but many sources such as "Pride of Eagles" by Beryl Salt mention there being at least two Hunters so modified. Further information and photographs here: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=305460 Credits: Spinners modified the Thirdwire stock Hunter FGA.9 to make it flyable, and fitted the cockpit. The weapons pylon and rail was made specially by Alex "AleDucat" Ducat. Modifications to ini files, stock weapons, screens and skin by Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson. Ideas and support from Josh "Jeremiah Weed" Installation: THIS AIRCRAFT IS FOR STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 ONLY. It will not work in earlier TW sims without serious modification, and even then. The mods folder for SF2 is by default in My Documents - the path should be as follows: C:\Documents and Settings\Freddie\My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 (If you wish to change this folder to another place on your computer, you can. Simply move the contents to another folder, and adjust the path in Options.ini - which stays in My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 - to reflect the new path. Just for info!) Within your StrikeFighters2 folder, you should have a number of sub-folders - if you do not, then you will need to create them. There should be a folder named "Objects", with subfolders "Aircraft" and "Weapons". Hunter_RhAF_SW goes directly into "Aircraft" as do the "pilot parts". AIM-9B_RhAF, Tank100_Hunter_RhAF and Tank230_Hunter_RhAF go into "Weapons" There are no decals with this aircraft as late-war Rhodesian Hunters carried neither national insignia nor serial numbers. DISCLAIMER: This is freeware only, and to be distributed only through CombatAce. It may not be hosted at any other site without the express permission of the developers. There is no warranty. It may or may not work on your computer. If you believe it may have caused any kind of damage whatesoever to your computer, you alone are liable. Use at your own risk and discretion. If you need to contact me for help or information, please PM me through CombatAce. I urge you to express your opinion of Robert Mugabe and his evil, corrupt regime by any and all means at your disposal. He took over a flourishing, promising country on Independence in 1980, and progressively destroyed it through tribal and racial persecution, corruption, intimidation and violence. Nigel "ndicki" Dickinson