Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

MiG-21S (NATO "Fishbed-J")
Single-seat interceptor fighter version, equipped with an RP-22 radar and an optional external gun pod. (Incorrectly identified by NATO as the MiG-21PFMA); E-8, Type 88 Indian Air Force designation.
 
This was the first "third generation of MiG-21 Fishbeds".
Since the MiG-21R retained complete combat capability even if it wasn't actually used in practice, it was an obvious next step to produce a new fighter variant based on its updated airframe. After evaluation with prototypes designated "Ye-7S", the updated fighter was put into production at Gorkiy in 1965 as the "MiG-21S", or "I-95" as the Mikoyan OKB referred to it. It remained in production until 1968.
 
Aside from the new airframe, the MiG-21S featured some new kit, including a more powerful RP-22 Sapfir (NATO codename Jay Bird) radar with range at least doubled; an ASP-PF gunsight for the optional GSh-23 centerline cannon pod; and a link for the Lazur-M ground-control system. It could carry a range of heat-seeking or radar-guided AAMs, as well as rockets or bombs. Early on, the MiG-21S was qualified for carriage of a tactical nuclear weapon on the centerline pylon. The AOA sensor, the offset pitot tube, and the periscope was added in later production.This was the first version with four wing pylons.
 
Although the MiG-21R and MiG-21S incorporated many improvements, the weight increase meant that ceiling and climb rate had suffered. Worse, the hoped-for range increase with the increased fuel capacity didn't materialize, mostly due to fuel trim problems that made the expanded fuel capacity something of a fiction. Obviously the design needed some more rethinking, but that was going to take time and effort.
 
In the meantime, incremental improvements would have to do. An export version of the MiG-21S, the "MiG-21M" or "I-96", was built at the Znamya Trudaya factory from 1968 into 1971. It retained the older RP-21M radar, but featured a GSh-23L twin-barreled cannon in a flush belly installation, replacing the centerline GSh-23 cannon pod introduced on the MiG-21PFM. The flush cannon pallet carried a store of 200 rounds of ammunition and could be neatly winched out of the fuselage for servicing. The new cannon scheme not only reduced drag but permitted carriage of a fuel tank or other store on the centerline pylon. A steel blast panel was installed on the belly of the aircraft forward of the cannon muzzles. HAL of India license-built the MiG-21M, with initial production delivered in 1973.
 
This mod represent Soviet version MiG-21S with deleted cannon and IRM AA capability only, radar guided missles was only tested on "S" and fully implemented on MiG-21SM (none of "S" were exported).It differs from SM/MF engine wise too - it had weaker "R" type engine. Nevertheless it was large step forward compared to PFM.
 
 
Installation
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1. Copy the "MiG-21S" folder to your Strike Fighters\Objects\Aircraft folder.
 
2. The Sound files goes in your Strike Fighters\Sounds folder.
 
3. Enjoy
 
 
 
 
Thanx and credits goes to all community - I love you all.
P.S> Special thx for friendship goes to Pasko, MoonJumper and Jimbib.... Ok Dave - to you also :yes:
 
Note : In loadout_ini for Atholl's stands R-3S
if you don't use weapon packs - it should stand AA-2 instead
 
e.g.>
[AirToAirLongRange]
Loadout[01].WeaponType=AA-2
Loadout[01].Quantity=1
Loadout[02].WeaponType=AA-2
Loadout[02].Quantity=1
Loadout[03].WeaponType=AA-2
Loadout[03].Quantity=1
Loadout[04].WeaponType=AA-2
Loadout[04].Quantity=1
Loadout[05].WeaponType=Tank490_MiG21
Loadout[05].Quantity=1
 
or select manualy in loadout screen menu....
 
Cheers !!! :yes:

High Res JAWS and RAF Woodbridge A-10A Schemes by Sundowner. Decals by USAFMTL
 
These are for wpnssgt's A-10s located here:
 
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=3876
 
It is for the A-10 Early.
 
Just install it to that A-10 early and go fly.

F-14A Aggressors
 
F-14 by Mirage Factory
 
Skins by Storm & wpnssgt

SU-27SK of the Indonesian Air Force by Sundowner
 
Thanks to Marcelo for an excellent aircraft.
 
You can get the SU-27SK here:
 
http://marcfighters.combatace.com/arq/J11.zip
 
Just put into your SU-27SK folder and go fly.

RAF PTO camo for the Dev A-Team's Spitfire VIIIC by Gocad
 
Installation instructions:
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Extract the contents of the rar file named 'RP' into a TEMP folder.
Read the text file for further instructions.
 
Thanks to:
- The Dev A-Team (capun, Gramps, Charles, Kesselbrut) for their Spitfires.
- Wrench for giving me his template, which is based on the orignial Spitfire skin by Gramps;
and for letting me use his decals.
 
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If there are any questions regarding this skin or its installation do not hestitate to PM me at Combatace.
This skin is not supported by the Dev A-team. Please don't bother them with questions regarding this skin.
Do not modify it without my permission or upload it elsewhere. If you intend to use it for a project, contact me first.
 
Have fun!

RAAF camo for the Dev A-Team's Spitfire VIIIC by Gocad
 
Installation instructions:
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Extract the contents of the rar file named 'AC' into a TEMP folder.
Read the text file for further instructions.
 
Thanks to:
- The Dev A-Team (capun, Gramps, Charles, Kesselbrut) for their Spitfires.
- Wrench for giving me his template, which is based on the orignial Spitfire skin by Gramps;
and for letting me use his decals.
 
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If there are any questions regarding this skin or its installation do not hestitate to PM me at Combatace.
This skin is not supported by the Dev A-team. Please don't bother them with questions regarding this skin.
Do not modify it without my permission or upload it elsewhere. If you intend to use it for a project, contact me first.
 
Have fun!

This terrain mod for Wings Over Israel changes the color of the mountains so they are not such a reddish hue. The WOI terrain is otherwise excellent, but the mountain color just seemed a bit off to me.

VFA-102's 50th Anniversary F/A-18 Hornet by Stormtrooper.
 
Extract to your Mirage Factory F-18 Hornet folder and have fun with it.
 
Original Readme below and all credit to these guys for a great aircraft.
 
I hope my skin does it justice. Any issues let me know.
Revision 1.01, worked on the tail for better coverage.
Revision 1.02 Final
 
Thanks
ST
 
 
The Mirage Factory and Flying Toaster present :
 
MDD F/A-18A Hornet
 
Plane
3D : Flying Toaster
Mapping, SFP1 import : BPAo
Base Textures : Column5
VMFA-122 Markings : USAFMTL
FM : Column5
 
Cockpit
3D : Flying Toaster/BPAo
Textures : BPAo, HUD from Kesselbrut
 
Effects : BPAo
 
Pilote : Thirdwire
Texture : Diego
 
Bidons
3D : BPAo
Textures : Column5
 
Test Team
 
Camouflage, Manetsim, Sony Tuckson, Column5, Tom Venom, USAFMTL

RAF BoB camo for the Dev A-Team's Spitfire IA by Gocad
 
Installation instructions:
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Extract the contents of the rar file named 'BB' into a TEMP folder.
Read the text file for further instructions.
 
Thanks to:
- The Dev A-Team (capun, Gramps, Charles, Kesselbrut) for their Spitfires.
- Wrench for giving me his template, which is based on the orignial Spitfire skin by Gramps;
and for letting me use his decals.
 
----------------------------
If there are any questions regarding this skin or its installation do not hestitate to PM me at Combatace.
This skin is not supported by the Dev A-team. Please don't bother them with questions regarding this skin.
Do not modify it without my permission or upload it elsewhere. If you intend to use it for a project, contact me first.
 
Have fun!

RAF ETO camo for the Dev A-Team's Spitfire VB by Gocad
 
Installation instructions:
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Extract the contents of the rar file named 'RE' into a TEMP folder.
Read the text file for further instructions.
 
Thanks to:
- The Dev A-Team (capun, Gramps, Charles, Kesselbrut) for their Spitfires.
- Wrench for giving me his template, which is based on the orignial Spitfire skin by Gramps;
and for letting me use his decals.
 
----------------------------
If there are any questions regarding this skin or its installation do not hestitate to PM me at Combatace.
This skin is not supported by the Dev A-team. Please don't bother them with questions regarding this skin.
Do not modify it without my permission or upload it elsewhere. If you intend to use it for a project, contact me first.
 
Have fun!