Cold War Era Aircraft

F-89 Scorpion Pak for SF2 6/4/2010
 
-- Version 2, 3/3/2016 --
 
This package includes the full set of F-89 Scorpions, from MontyCZ's original C & D version, PLUS the variant mods I'd created, giving the H, J (Early) and J (Late). The various readmes for the sub-variants are included in their specific aircraft folder, just for historical purposes.
 
This package has been peaked and tweeked for use in SF2 =ONLY=, and is NOT designed for use on SF/Wo* series 1st Gen sims. It makes use of certain elements found ONLY, and usable ONLY, in SF2.
 
Everything is included -aircraft, inis, skins, decals, weapons, pilots. =EXCEPT= a cockpit. Due to changes in SF2's internal coding, these aircraft now make use of the stock in-game F-4B via ini edits that through sorcery now reach back into the cat files, and create usable cockpits without the need of a cockpit folder. How this works, I don't know or care; but that it =does= is a wonderful thing!!
 
On such aircraft that have operating canopies (those that use the F-89D lod), the canopy works via the Standard Manual Animation Keystroke ™, shift/0.
 
This package is designed to REPLACE the original set, and will drop right over it, providing you have it already. If you don't, no worries! Just install as normal.
 
As always the standard, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. Please READ them!
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Version 2:
See "Change Log" in the readme

The first production model of the Crusader was the F8U-1,which was later redesignated the F-8A. It first flew on September 20, 1955, and 318 were built between 1956 and 1958. The initial order had been for 448 aircraft, but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1Es (F-8Bs). The first thirty aircraft were fitted with the Pratt & Whitney J57-P-12 engine, but this was replaced with the more powerful -4 version and in all subsequent F-8As. The original thirty were then retrofitted with the -4 as well. This made the F-8A a Mach 1.5 aircraft. Other improvements added during the production run included the addition of a retractable in-flight refueling probe in a blister on the forward left side of the fuselage. This was begun with the fiftieth production aircraft, and retrofitted to the earlier airframes. The original Vought ejection seat was replaced with the Martin Baker F5 seat.
 
The F-8A was armed with four 20mm canon, thirty-two 2.75-inch rockets in a drawer in the lower fuselage, and two Sidewinder missiles could be carried on fuselage stations. The AN/APG-30 gunsight radar and fire control system was installed for weapons delivery. The first aircraft was accepted for service in December 1956, just four years and three months after the issue of the original requirement by the Navy. It was delivered to VF-32 in March, 1957, with VMF-122 being the first Marine squadron to receive the Crusader. The first carrier deployment was with VF-32 on board the USS Saratoga, (CVA-60).
 
After being replaced with later versions of the Crusader, the F-8As were relegated to training roles, serving as advanced single-seat trainers. The designation TF-8A was often applied to these aircraft.
 
Your F-8A has early markings for either VA-32 or VF-122. The rocket armament IS INCLUDED but you will not see the drawer open and close.
 
This mod has been extensively tested in SF2V.
A read-me file with installation steps and CREDITS included.

German Air Force Canadair CL-13B Mk6 Sabre late
version 1.0
 
for SF2/SF2V/SF2E
 
included are
 
- Parts added on fuselage to change from F-86 to CL-13B
- Parts in cockpit area replaced
- Hydraulic parts in airbrake housing added
- Landing lights added
- Martin Baker Mk5 Gw
- new Aero 3B sidewinder launcher
- MK40 FFAR Rocket Pod
- Mk40 FFAR Rocket
- new F-86 Bomb Rack
- new F-86 HVAR Launcher
- new F-86 455 Liter Drop Tank silver
- new F-86 455 Liter Drop Tank camo
- new F-86 455 Liter Drop Tank JG73 Red/White
- new F-86 755 Liter Drop Tank camo
- new F-86 755 Liter Drop Tank JG73 Red/White
- new F-86 120Gal Drop Tank silver ________________for F-86A / F / E / D / K / L
- new F-86 200Gal Drop Tank silver ________________for F-86A / F / E / D / K / L
- new High Res skins 2048 x 2048 !!!
- optional Skins 512x512 ( just in case you have problems with the high res one )
 
JUST DROP THE CONTENT OF THE MAIN FOLDER TO THE NAMESAKE IN YOUR GAMES MOD FOLDER , OVERWRITE IF ASK TO
 

Thanks to
 
- Zurawski for his great canadair and F-86 Cockpit and allowing me to use it
- Wrench for the excellent holes.tga
- AmokFloo for his help in teaching me the animation in 3ds-max
- the GMG for testing the mod
- Dave for rescale the skins to 512x512
 
PLEASE READ THE READ ME
 
Thank you and have fun
 
ravenclaw_007

A complete SF-2 plane made using current Zur's F-86 model, following
last Wrench edits. (original readme included)
 
Sound by Spillone104 (who else?)
 
- Silver skins (4) are made using edited Wrench ones.
 
- Camo Skins (3) are made using edited Dave ones.
 
- Acro Team Skin is all new.
 
I have to thank my very friend Starfighter2 for his kindly reference help.
 
This is the second of US planes with red stars on I made (more to come).
 
Enjoy.
 
@paulopanz

F-86D / IF-86D Sabre dog
 
Two complete SF-2 plane made using current Zur's F-86 model, following last Wrench/Eburger edits.
 
Sound by Spillone104 (who else?)
 
F-86D & IF-86D (special recon version)
 
4 (2 camo + 2 silver) + 2 (Silver) skins made using fantastic Bobrock temps.
 
Take-off tweaked following Baffmeister hints.
 

This is the third of US planes with red stars on I made.
 
Enjoy.
 
@paulopanz

In 1951, CAC obtained a licence agreement to build the F-86. It was decided to power the aircraft using a licence-built version of the Rolls-Royce Avon R.A.7. This involved a re-design of the fuselage as the Avon was shorter, wider and lighter than the General Electric J47 that powered the North American-built aircraft. Because of the engine change the type is often referred to as the Avon Sabre. To accommodate the Avon, over 60% of the fuselage was redesigned along with a 25% increase in the size of the air intake. Another major revision was in replacing the F-86F's six machine guns with two 30mm Aden cannons, while other changes were also made to the cockpit and to provide an increased fuel capacity.
 
The RAAF operated the CA-27 from 1956 to 1971.
 
In 1958–60, CAC Sabres completed numerous ground attack sorties against communist insurgents in Malaya, during the Malayan Emergency, with No. 3 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF. Following the Emergency, they remained in Malaysia at RAAF Butterworth. From August 1964 onwards these aircraft responded several times to incursions by Indonesian MiG-21 fighters. However, the Indonesian aircraft always turned back before crossing the international boundary.
 
In 1962, a detachment of eight CA-27s, which was later expanded and designated No. 79 Squadron RAAF (79 Sqn), was sent from Butterworth to RAAF Ubon, Ubon, Thailand, to assist the Thai and Laotian governments in actions against communist insurgents. Australia and Thailand were allies of South Vietnam and the United States during the Vietnam War, and 79 Sqn performed air defence for United States Air Force attack and bomber aircraft based at Ubon. The squadron never engaged North Vietnamese aircraft or ground forces and was withdrawn in 1968.
 
Former RAAF CAC Sabres were operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) between 1969 and 1972. Following the establishment of better relations with Indonesia, 23 CAC Sabres were donated to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) between 1973 and 1975; five of these were former Malaysian aircraft.
 
WHAT'S IN:
 
- CAC Sabre Mk. 31 RAAF
 
- CAC Sabre Mk. 32 RAAF, RMAF, AURI with IRM install (1964)
 
A plenty of Skins (16) and all historical decal numbers by plane.
 

CREDITS:
 
- plane (fixed for SF-2) by Zur
- sabre temps by Ravenclaw
- original mod & screens by Wrench
- Skins, decals, ini edits by Paulopanz
- ini tweakings & professional testings by Spillone104
 
INSTALL:
 
- all in main mod folder and overwrite
 
I realy liked this job. The plane is fantastic and remaking it with Mike and Alex a real pleasure,
 
Enjoy.
 
@ paulopanz

The North American Aviation F-86D Sabre (sometimes called the "Sabre Dog" or "Dog Sabre") was a transonic jet all-weather interceptor.
Based on North American's F-86 Sabre day fighter, the F-86D had only 25 percent commonality with other Sabre variants, with a larger fuselage, larger afterburning engine, and a distinctive nose radome.
 
What's in:
 
- 6 new/redone Skins/decal numbers by squadron:
 
Esk 723/ 723 '60
 
Esk 726/ 726 '60
 
Esk 728 '60/ 728 '66
 
- Mighty Mouse rockets new standard
 
- New Hangar/loadout screens
 
credits:
 
- original F-86D team (see readme)
 
- Bobrock for his temps
 
- Eburger68 for AA rockets (Nato 5)
 
- Hgbn for SF-1 plane & 726 old skin; help and hints (Thank You very much Henrik)
 
To install:
 
- all in main mod folder
 
- overwrite
 
Enjoy.
 
@ paulopanz

German Air Force Canadair CL-13B Mk6 Sabre early
version 1.0
 
for SF2/SF2V/SF2E
 
included are
 
- Parts added on fuselage to change from F-86 to CL-13B
- Parts in cockpit area replaced
- Hydraulic parts in airbrake housing added
- Landing lights added
- MK40 FFAR Rocket Pod
- Mk40 FFAR Rocket
- new F-86 Bomb Rack
- new F-86 HVAR Launcher
- new F-86 455 Liter Drop Tank silver
- new High Res skins 2048 x 2048 !!!
- optional Skins 512x512 ( just in case you have problems with the high res one )
 
JUST DROP THE CONTENT OF THE MAIN FOLDER TO THE NAMESAKE IN YOUR GAMES MOD FOLDER , OVERWRITE IF ASK TO
 

Thanks to
 
- Zurawski for his great canadair and F-86 Cockpit and allowing me to use it
- Wrench for the excellent holes.tga
- AmokFloo for his help in teaching me the animation in 3ds-max
- the GMG for testing the mod
- Dave for rescale the skins to 512x512
 
Thank you and have fun
 
ravenclaw_007

Canadair Sabre Mk.6 Pack, RCAF/AMI
 
= For SF2, Any & All (Full-5 Merged Reccomended) =
 
- version 2.0, updated 2/13/2016 -
 
This package contains new or rebuilt Canadair Mk.6 Sabres, as used by the RCAF and Italian AMI in the mid-late 50s and 60s.
Contained within are skin/decals for the following squadrons:
 
RCAF:
442 Squadron (new)
444 Squadron (new skin rebuild, based on Tim Canada work)

AMI:
2 Aerobrigata
4 Aerobrigata (new skin rebuilds, based off spitwulf's originals)
and a "Generic" Euro camo (called, oddly enough "Euro" skin for any other NATO/European users (except South Africa). All the included skins are in the Euro camo pattern.
 
New skins for all were created using ravenclaw's superb templates. All skins are in jpg format. Almost all markings are decals, excepting special vert fin/rudder RCAF unit IDs. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins. New DDS damage textures are included.
A new camo drop tank is supplied, but all rockets, bombs, etc can be found in the GunnyPak. The sounds included are the same ones as used on the RAF and RAAF Sabre Pak, recently released.
An all new, SF2-compliant FM was created for these aircraft; it flys like it should! A new userlist ini is also included.
 
Sharp eyes will note that "WGermany" is =NOT= included in the Userlist; the BLW aircraft were excellently handled by the GMG Group, and are downloadable here at CA.
This one is slightly diferentiated; when in-game, you'll see "Canadair Sabre Mk.6" in the aircraft drop-down selection window
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. Please READ them! Also, the "Notes" section for a more detailed change/correction list. The original readme from my SF/Wo* release is included, just for fun. Tim "Canada" Elliot's readme for the 414 skin is also included, as is one of Spitwulf's for the AMI skins.

Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
Changes for Version 2:
 
updated hit boxes
new "1" skin map, w/o A-G Panel
new "CL-13 bits" (new for this model)

Canadair Sabre Mk.4 Pack, Royal Air Force/Royal Canadian Air Force
 
= For SF2, Any & All (Full-5 Merged Reccomended) =
 
Version 2.0, updated 2/13/2106 -- see change log
 
This package contains a complete revamp, for SF2, of my RAF Sabre Mk.4, originally released for SF/Wo* in 2006.
 
Contained within are skin/decals for the following RAF Squadrons, and one RCAF squadron, from the 2nd TAF based in Germany in the 1950s. These 3 are in "standard" period Euro Camo:
 
3 Squadron
92 Squadron
112 Squadron (Sharkmouths)
 
and a revamped 1stGen RCAF skin:
 
414 Squadron, RCAF "Black Knights" (natural metal)
 
New skins for all were created using ravenclaw's beyond superb templates. All skins are in jpg format. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins. New DDS damage textures are included, as is an all new SF2 version of my "Box Art" Hangar Screen. No weapons are supplied; drop tanks, rockets, bombs, etc can be found in the GunnyPak.
National insignia, finflash and 1 set of tail numbers reference stock items. Make sure you are current in your SF2 install! (read: I'm using RAF Hunter letters)
An all new, SF2-compliant FM was created for these aircraft; it flys like it should! A userlist ini is also included.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. Please READ them! Also, the "Notes" section for a more detailed change/correction list. The original readme from my SF/Wo* release is included, just for fun. Tim "Canada" Elliot's readme for the 414 skin is also included.
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Changes for V.2:
 
updated hit boxes
adjusted loadouts
new "1" skin map, w/o A-G Panel (camo only)
new "CL-13 bits"
changed _001.lod for one with bomb pylons -all other lods the same

SF2:E F-86A Sabre, USAFE, Pack 2/11/16
 
-- For SF-2E, FULL-5 merged, Reccomended --
 
This mod is a full aircraft package, containing the F-86A Sabre as used by the USAFE during the early-to mid 1950s. This pack contains only those aircraft as used in Europe.
Like the KAW Sabre pak (albeit this containing only 1 airplane), all needed bits (Effects, Sounds, Pilot, etc) are included.
 
Again, as a reminder, this is a European-centric aircraft package only (SF2:E)!!
 
In this package are F-86A Sabres from the 81st FIW, USAFE, as based in the UK ...
 
116th FIS
91st FIS
92nd FIS
 
Almost all markings are decals, with the exceptions of the tail fin color bands. A "fake SqTail" decal is included and will activate the Squadron Displayed Name on the Loadout Screen for those units listed in the game's SquadronList.ini (91st & 92nd). The 116th is not, but if you wish to add it, feel free to do so. Decal randomization is TRUE. All skins are in jpg format. 24 Serials and Buzz Numbers are included for all 3 skins, and are accuate for A Model Sabres, but just not for the squadrons represented. Consider them 'generic' for this purpose. The Hangar & Loading screen remain their "KAW" versions.
 
The Data and Loadout ini have been tweeked as per the recently released F-86F-40 USAFE pak, and Ground Attack (CAS, Strike) mission tasking has been activated. Operational service dates remain the same, even though the F-86A did not arrive in the UK before 1951.
REMINDER -- the mission tasking and loadouts are =ONLY= for use by American Sabres (this version) as used in the SF2:E mods folder!!! Don't use it anywhere else! See "Notes" for more information, if wishing to use the modified data ini in your KAW mods folder.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! Also, as this mod pack is specificly designed for an SF2:E (Europe) install, PLEASE read the "Notes" section for important information.
It is HIGHLY ADVISED you read this document through, after unzipping, but BEFORE installing to you game.
Just so we're clear on everything, this is for use in Europe (SF2:E) ONLY!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Unites States Navy Electronic Aggressor Training variant of the TA-7C Trainer
 
Special:
You fly it from the rear seat!
 
Have Fun!!!

RF-101A Voodoo for SF2 by erikgen

F-5N Tiger II v1
USN/USMC Aggressor aircraft
 
by Mod Mafia /The Mirage Factory and paulopanz (skin texture+decal updates)
 

Old model, not up to latest SF2 standard.
Should work in SF1 series with minor ini tweaks.

Updated SU-9F
Added canopy animation : shift and zero
mapping missing on gear doors and gearwells only partly mapped:FIXED
Toned down some parts as they were too Bright.IE: Tyres,wells etc.
added some missing base decals.
opacity on canopy fixed.
loadouts fixed.
bmps and dds files all now jpegs.
 
 
 
Installation:
Just drop contents into your mod folder and overwrite,if you have old version,delete it first,as this pack has all updates etc.
 
In development:
 
Further skins,
A,B,models.
Ive assigned this a\c to the 179 IAP 8 Army PVO
but you can alter it to any unit you prefer.
Im not much up on my soviet units. :)
I think ive done everything,if not contact me via CA.
cheers
Russouk2004

The Mirage Factory F-4S by Sundowner and Crew
 
Model work by bpao and Sundowner
Skins by Sundowner
FM by Fubar512
Technical Adviser: Crab_02
Testing by Dave and Fubar512
 
Just install into your SF2 (merged install with SF2:Vietnam) C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folders
 
Go fly.
 
Update 24 Dec 10
 
Added Sounds
 
AIM-7F added to loadout.ini and in the download.

B-52G/H Mega Era Package by Dels via wpnssgt
 
Update for 14 Jan 2012
 
1. Changed hanger/loading screens to jpgs.
2. Changed loadout pic to a clear background tga.
3. All LOD's updated to fix a spoiler problem.
4. H model 20mm has more detail.
5. Hanger screens in skins folder.
6. Inside canopy color changed to a yellow gold for better visibility.
 
1. Updated EVS screen
2. Each year has a specific loadout.
3. The years in which each plane is represented marks an operational era it flew under, or modification.
4. More hangar and loading screens on some.
5. Added the following units, or modified some based on others work. (17 skins total)
 
93 BW, Castle AFB, California
416 BW, Griffiss AFB, NY (modified from JSF Aggies work)
2 BW, 20 BS and 93 BS, Barksdale AFB, LA
449 BW, Kincheloe AFB, MI
410 BW, K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI
 
Skins by Pappy, X Ray, JSF Aggie and ST0RM
Loadouts by X Ray and Moonjumper
Decals, testing, ini edits from hell, etc by Dave (USAFMTL), and X Ray
Sounds by spillone.
Weapons by lindr2, FastCargo and Erikgen
Cockpits by Dels
 
Well here is a better explanation of my breakdown logic.
 
B-52G_59 and the B-52H_61: The years they came into service and were all nuke and Houndog carriers. So for you SAC fans this is the cold warrior at its best.
 
B-52G_72: This version went to Vietnam for Linebacker with the ability to carry only 27 bombs and very inferior ECM.
 
B-52H_75: While the G was being used for a conventional role, the H were still all nuke aircraft. (it could carry 27 iron bombs if needed) This one represents the year it got the EVS, new ECM and its carries gravity nukes and SRAM's.
 
B-52G_77: Again with the H is received the upgraded ECM, EVS and kept its ability to carry iron in the bay and is set up for a its nuclear missions as well.
 
B-52H_88: While the G was getting more of the conventional role, in 1988 the H soldiered on being an all nuke bomber. In this year we see it in its new paint and carrying an all AGM-86B ALCM loadouts.
 
B-52G_82: This is the year the G went operational with the AGM-86B ALCM
 
B-52H_93: New paint, upgraded ECM and no gun. This one also had the ability to fire the AGM-142 Have Nap.
Note: In the loadout screen it will say it is empty but the black dots next to it will be full. That means they are loaded but there is some glitch in the sim preventing it from showing up in the loadout screen because of the data link pod. It does work though once you are in the sim.
 
B-52G_89: Here is then it picked up a serious conventional mission with the ability to carry iron on the wing pylons as well. This one also received the new paint scheme and made carpet bombing famous during Desert Storm.
 
B-52H_03: The current version with upgraded ECM, plus the ability to carry the LITENING pod, all sorts of guided weapons from JDAM's, to LGB's, to JSOW's. Also with the Combat Track II moving map display in the cockpit.
 

Thank you each and everyone of you guys for your help and guidance.
 
Dave USAFMTL

F-4D 1971 from the 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath By USAFMTL
 
Skins and Decals: Sundowner, Spinners (thanks for the decals and skins fellas)
Technical advisor: Fubar512
Historical Advisor: mppd
Weapons, from the SF2 weps pack via 331killerbee, via wpnssgt.....via alot of people.
 
This started out as a project 3 years ago and finally got around to getting it done. This mod has all 70 aircraft with real tail codes of the Liberty Wing. For the fun factor each squadron has all 70 decals assigned so you don't ever run out. The swapped fighters between squadrons so much they could all of been in each one at one time or another. Who knows.
 
This will create a whole new aircraft depicting the F-4D the Liberty Wing flew from late 1971 to 1977. So if you want to use it in a campaign those are the years you will be able to fly it before you have to use the F-111F. This comes with a custom strike loadout.

RAF C-130's for SF2 Series by The Mirage Factory.
 
Original Model by Dels, additional work by bpao (RIP Oli)
Skins and sounds by Sundowner
Screens and testing by USAFMTL
 
Installation:
 
Drag and drop into your:
 
C:\Users\<Name>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folder and go fly.
If you want to do something really cool put a few on the runway and listen to the engines. It's so freakin' cool.
 
Enjoy
Dave (USAFMTL)

Mirage Factory A-7 Corsair Superpack for SF2 Feb 2010 Patch.
 
Install information:
 
Just put into your SF2 saved games/thirdwire/StrikeFighters2 and let it overwrite folders as needed.
 
For my friend Oli, we miss you greatly.
 
Original Readme
+----------------------------------------------------------+
 
SFP1 model
 
Took part in this project :
 
Aircraft
3D : initial : Pedro, Rebuild : BPAo
Skin : Column5
FM : Column5
Avionnic : Moonjumper
 
Cockpit : Pedro, BPao
 
Effects : Column5
 
Test team
 
Manetsim, Gaston, Sony Tuckson, Actarus, Column5, DamWaar, _Thomas_, Camouflage, USAFMTL, Moonjumper, UF Josse, Typhoid, Jimbib, Crab_02
 
+----------------------------------------------------------+
 
The content of this file may not be used in a commercial product or any other.
Any use requires my authorization

Mirage 5V/5DV Venezuela Air Force
 
Mirage 5EV Venezuelan Air Force, Later upgraded to Mirage 50EV.
 
Texture - Ludo, TK, Denis Oliveira
mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals and UserList.ini - paulopanz
 
Mirage 50EV/50DV Venezuela Air Force
 
Install - Need Update July 2012 and DLC Mirage IIIO
 
Upgraded Mirage 5V aircraft for Venezuela, with Atar 9K-50 engine, canards and updated avionics (including radar).Six new-build aircraft, three upgraded ex-Zaire 5M, plus six upgraded remaining IIIEV and 5Vs.
 
Modelo - TK (Mirage IIIO)
Texture - TK, Denis Oliveira, Ludo
mod - Denis Oliveira
Data.ini - Coupi, Denis Oliveira
Decals and UserList.ini - paulopanz

Mirage IIIEV Venezuela Air Force
 
Install - Need Update July 2012 and DLC Mirage IIIO
 
Mirage IIIEV Venezuelan Air Force, Later upgraded to Mirage 50EV.
 
Open Cockpit - shft +1
 
Model - TK (Mirage IIIO)
Texture - Ludo, TK, Denis Oliveira
mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals and UserList.ini - paulopanz
 
Thank paulopanz and coupi for the great help!

Swiss Mirage III Pack
 
Install - Need Update July 2012, DLC Mirage IIIO
 
In 1961, Switzerland bought a single Mirage IIIC from France. This Mirage IIIC was used as development aircraft. The Swiss Mirages were built in Switzerland by F+W Emmen (today RUAG ) (the federal government aircraft factory in Emmen) as the Mirage IIIS. Australia too, bought, one French-made in preparation for licensed production. Cost overruns during the Swiss production led to the so-called "Mirage affair". In all, 36 Mirage IIIS interceptors were built with strengthened wings, airframe, and undercarriage. The Swiss Air Force required performance comparable to those of carrier based planes; the airframes were reinforced so the aircraft could be moved by lifting them over other aircraft with a crane, as in the Aircraft cavern in the mountains that Swiss Air Force uses as bunkers, offer very little space to maneuver parked aircraft. Also, the strengthened frames allowed for JATO assisted takeoffs. The main differences to the standard Mirage III were as follows:
New wiring of avionics with U.S. electronics
Changed cockpit design with gray instead of black panels
New U.S. radar, TARAN-18 from Hughes
Use of HM-55S "Falcon" (Swiss designation of the from SAAB in Licence built Robot 27 (Rb27) which is similar to the Hughes AIM-26 "Falcon")
Radar warning receiver (RWR) on both wingtips and on the back of the rudder
Strengthened structure for use of JATO-Rockets
Retractable nosecone and lengthened nosewhlle leg for storing in underground air base
Four lifting points for moving aircraft in underground caverns with a crane
Bay at the fin with a SEPR rocket engine to double the velocity for short time or climb to 20 000 m (60 000 ft)
US TRACOR AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser at the back under the end of the engine (fitted with the upgrade 1988)
Canards designed and produced by RUAG Aerospace(fitted with the upgrade 1988)
New Martin-Baker ejection-seat (fitted with the upgrade 1988)
The Swiss Mirages are equipped with RWS, chaff & flare dispensers. Avionics differed as well, with the most prominent difference being that the Thomson-CSF Cyrano II radar was replaced by Hughes TARAN-18 system, giving the Mirage IIIS compatibility with the Hughes AIM-4 Falcon AAM. Also the Mirage IIIS had the wiring to carry a Swiss-built nuclear bomb or French nuclear bomb. The Swiss nuclear bomb was stopped in the preproduction stage and Switzerland did not purchase the French-made bomb. The Mirage IIIS had an integral fuel tank under the aft belly; this fuel tank could be removed and replaced with an adapter of the same shape. This adapter housed a SEPR rocket engine with its liquid fuel tanks. With the SEPR rocket, the Mirage IIIS easily reached altitudes of 20,000 m. The rocket fuel was very hazardous and highly toxic, so the SEPR rocket was not used very often. The Mirage IIIRS could also carry a photo-reconnaissance centerline pod and an integral fuel tank under the aft belly; this carried a smaller fuel load but allowed a back looking film camera to be added. In the early 1990s, the 30 surviving Swiss Mirage IIIS interceptors were put through an upgrade program, which included fitting them with fixed canards and updated avionics. The Mirage IIIS were phased out of service in 1999. The remaining Mirage IIIRS, BS and DS were taken out of
 
Special thanks to Paulopanz and Coupi.
 
Mirage IIIBS
Mirage IIIS (Early)
Mirage IIIS
Mirage IIIDS
Mirage IIIRS (Early)
Mirage IIIRS
 
Modelo - TK (Mirage IIIO)
Texture - Ludo, Denis Oliveira
mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals - Paulopanz
Data.ini - Denis Oliveira, Coupi
Cockpit and Avioncs ini - Coupi, Denis Oliveira

Mirage IIIBL Libanon.
 
Requirements: DLC Mirage IIIEL
 
https://store.thirdwire.com/store_dlc.htm
 
 
 
credits:
paulopanz
Coupi

F-103 Mirage III Brazilian Air Force
 
Install - Need Update July 2012, DLC Mirage IIIO (DLC Mirage IIIEL optional cockpit)
 
History
The history of the Mirage III in Brazil goes back to the sixties, when the FAB elaborated a modernization program and the creation of an air space control system. In 1967 the implementation started of the SISDACTA- Sistema Integrado de Defesa Aérea e Controle de Tráfego Aéreo (Integrated Air Traffic Control and Air Defence System) and of the COMDA-Comando de Defesa Aérea (Air Defence Command).
 
As part of the program, it was necessary to acquire a supersonic aircraft to execute the air defence and interception missions. The FAB's initial desire was to obtain the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, however it could not be materialised because of American restrictions on the sale of advanced military equipment to South American countries.
 
With the Phantom out of the game, the remaining option was to look for an European fighter. Among the contenders were the British English Electric Lightning, the Swedish Saab Draken and the French Dassault-Breguet Mirage IIIE. About the same time, the Mirage IIIC, in the hands of the Israeli pilots, inflicted heavy losses to its Arabic neighbours in the 'Six Day War'. There is no doubt that the Mirage III's excellent performance, achieved by the Israelis in that war, helped Dassault-Breguet secure many clients around the world, including Brazil.
 
Operational Career
On April 11, 1979, the 1º GDA ( Primeiro Grupo de Defesa Aérea – First Air Defence Group) was officially established. On April 19, 1979, the 1º ALADA was disbanded and the 1º GDA took over its functions and F-103 aircraft. The 1º GDA remained stationed at Anápolis AB.
 
During its operational career in Brazil, the Mirage III fleet suffered some attrition and many additional airframes were bought to replace the lost ones and to keep up the 1º GDA's combat readiness. In total, Brazil acquired 16 additional aircraft from Armée de L’Air surplus. These consisted of four F-103E in 1980, two F-103D in 1984, two F-103E in 1988, two F-103D and two F-103E in 1989, two F-103E in 1998 and the last two F-103D in 1999.
 
The F-103 Mirage IIIEBR represented a tremendous leap to the Brazilian Air Force, being over thirty years of service and more than 65,000 flying hours.
The versions of Mirage III acquired by FAB were developed primarily for air defense missions, but keep some capacity to act as platforms for ground attack.
The engine was a SNECMA ATAR 09C, whose maximum thrust with afterburning reached 13,900 pounds (6305 kg), leading the aircraft a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 (2,350 km / h).
The fire control system was based on radar Thomson-CSF Cyrano II, which originally operated the integrated air-to-air missile infrared Matra R530, later replaced by Israeli missile Python III.
As arms fixed, the aircraft was equipped with two 30 mm DEFA. For navigation, the Mirage III FAB type Doppler systems used. In the early '90s, the FAB joined the Squadron's missions Jaguar air-ground attack, starting to use free-fall bombs and rocket launchers.
 
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História
A história do Mirage III no Brasil remonta à década de sessenta, quando a FAB elaborou um programa de modernização e criação de um sistema de controle do espaço aéreo. Em 1967, a implementação começou da SISDACTA- Sistema Integrado de Defesa Aérea e Controle de Tráfego Aéreo (Air Traffic Control Integrado e Air Sistema de Defesa) e do COMDA-Comando de Defesa Aérea (Comando de Defesa Aérea).
 
Como parte do programa, foi necessário adquirir um avião supersônico para executar as missões de defesa aérea e interceptação. Desejo inicial da FAB foi obter a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, no entanto, ele não poderia ser materializado por causa das restrições americanas sobre a venda de equipamento militar avançado para os países da América do Sul.
 
Com o Fantasma fora do jogo, a opção restante era procurar um lutador europeu. Entre os contendores foram o Inglês Britânico elétrico do relâmpago, a sueca Saab Draken e os franceses Dassault-Breguet Mirage IIIE. Quase ao mesmo tempo, o Mirage IIIC, nas mãos dos pilotos israelenses, infligiu pesadas perdas para os seus vizinhos árabes na 'Guerra dos Seis Dias ". Não há dúvida de que o excelente desempenho do Mirage III, alcançada pelos israelenses em que a guerra, ajudou a Dassault-Breguet garantir muitos clientes ao redor do mundo, incluindo o Brasil.
 
Carreira Operacional
Em 11 de abril de 1979, o 1º GDA (Primeiro Grupo de Defesa Aérea - First Air Grupo de Defesa) foi criada oficialmente. Em 19 de abril de 1979 a 1º ALADA foi dissolvida e o 1º GDA assumiu suas funções e aeronaves F-103. O 1º GDA permaneceu estacionada em Anápolis AB.
 
Durante a sua carreira operacional no Brasil, a frota de Mirage III sofrido algum desgaste e muitas fuselagens adicionais foram comprados para substituir os perdidos e para manter a prontidão de combate do 1º GDA. No total, o Brasil adquiriu 16 aeronaves adicionais a partir do excedente Armée de L'Air. Estes consistiram de quatro F-103E, em 1980, dois F-103D em 1984, dois F-103E, em 1988, dois F-103D e dois F-103E, em 1989, dois F-103E em 1998 e os dois últimos F-103D em de 1999.
 
O F-103 Mirage IIIEBR representou um tremendo salto para a Força Aérea Brasileira, ficando mais de trinta anos de serviço e voando mais de 65.000 horas.
Os Mirage III das versões adquiridas pela FAB foram desenvolvidas primariamente para missões de defesa aérea, embora mantivessem alguma capacidade de atuar como plataformas de ataque ao solo.
O motor era um SNECMA ATAR 09C, cujo empuxo máximo com pós-combustão alcançava 13.900 libras (6.305 kg), levando a aeronave a velocidade máxima de Mach 2,2 (2.350 km/h).
O sistema de controle de fogo era baseado no radar Thomson-CSF Cyrano II, que originalmente operava integrado ao míssil ar-ar infra-vermelho Matra R530, depois substituído pelo míssil israelense Python III.
Como armamento fixo, a aeronave era dotada de dois canhões DEFA de 30 mm. Para navegação, os Mirage III da FAB utilizavam sistemas tipo Doppler. No inícios dos anos 90, a FAB incorporou ao Esquadrão Jaguar as missões de ataque ar-solo, passando a utilizar bombas de queda livre e lançadores de foguetes.
 
Special thanks to Paulopanz and Coupi.
 
Mirage IIIEBR (3 textures and 1 silver texture)
Mirage IIIEBR (fictitious - fuel probe test in 1990-93)
Mirage IIIDRB (late and Early)
 
Modelo - TK (Mirage IIIO)
Texture - Ludo, Denis Oliveira
mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals - Paulopanz
Data.ini - Denis Oliveira, Coupi