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    1. C-130E Version 1.0

      C-130E As flown by 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force from 1966 to 1999.
       
      Read the Readme.txt

      1,957 downloads

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    2. F-4ES Super Phantom II

      F-4ES Super Phantom II
      This is a representation of the Super Phantom being worked on at the end of the Phantom era. It was an attempt to extend the life of this jet, but was scrapped because of the F-14 Tomcat becoming operational.
       
      ======================
       
      1. This mod is an addon jet, known as the F-4ES. I used Jennifer's F-4E IDF and Marc Silva's F-4E 2000 data files, adding some of the latest mods such as open canopy and landing lights.
       
      2. NationName is changed back to USAF.
       
      3. Chaff/Flares/Jammer added. Note that F-4Es delivered to Israel before the Yom Kippur War did not have countermeasures installed. During the War, replacement F-4Es from US stocks came with their ECM equipment. Some IDF Phantoms were also upgraded during the conflict.
       
      4. The skin the base USAF camo skin is the stock SFP1 skin. It takes any F-4E skin.
       
      5. Canopy fix by "The Wrench".
       
      6. Uprated J79-GE-10B engines, which also featured improvements to eliminate the tendency of the J79 to leave behind a dirty smoke trail, which had proven a liability in combat.
       
      7. Loading and Loadout screens were done by Doghouse.
       
      8. The Loadout file is the one done by SuperCharger and Doghouse as the coop mod used in multiplay. It uses stock weapons and is totally Multiplay safe.
      However, this addon jet is not unless the other players have it as well.
       
      9: The landing lights mod by dfang and Russo has been included and is already installed.
       
      10: New radar includes a terrain avoidance radar as well.
       
      11 This aircraft takes a little longer to load up in the game. Be patient, it's well worth the extra few seconds.
       
      12 Please don't credit me with this aircraft. I've done nothing but to have taken all the various mods and work of others, put it all together and repackaged the product. If you want to credit anyone, credit those I've mentioned above. And to those of you who I've neglected to mention, please accept my apologies, it wasn't intentional. Also, anyone wanting to mod this work further go right ahead. Don't bother asking permission because it's already given. I give this jet to the SFP1/WOV/WOE/WOI cmmunity to play with and have fun, it now belongs to you.

      1,560 downloads

         (4 reviews)

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    3. Q-5B

      Q-5B, Strange airplane with a very strange weapon.
      Chinese anti-ship plane with ground radar, main weapon 2x Yu-2 rocket Torpedoes (5Km Range!, be carefull).
       
      Q-5B is Q-5D mod, maked tweaking INI-files, no LOD changes. Skin is slightly repainted.
       
      Yu-2 is the Chinese analogue of soviet RAT-52 torpedo.
      Yu-2 is in new_weapon.txt.
      Stupid test mission included (needs some ships ANZAC, OHPerry, Bristol).
       
      Q-5B started in service in 1984, but stay on active duty not soo long.
       
      ...Hmm. Try Attacking navy ships with 5km range weapon - It's a "one way ticket", i think...

      896 downloads

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    4. C-15 Spanish EF-18 HORNET

      Here we have the classical EF-18 HORNET from the Spanish Air Force including the HUD with CCIP.
      Vista, Suerte y al Toro!
       
      *Admin Edit based on work of the Mirage Factory.

      1,641 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      3 comments

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    5. Mirage 50 PANTERA

      The mirage 50 PANTERA it is a model only for WOI does not include lod

      1,059 downloads

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    6. F-15 ACTIVE for the ThirdWire Series

      F-15 ACTIVE readme for the TW series.
       
      Version 1.0
       
      *************************************NOTE!!!!!****************************
      If you have my old F-15 Active mod (using addon canards) this will totally replace that directory. I would recommend deleting the old F-15 ACTIVE directory so as to not cause conflicts.
       
      Though this has a lot of stuff from the Mirage Factory, it is NOT a Mirage Factory product as it doesn't meet their standards. If there are problems, it's my fault, not theirs.
      *************************************NOTE!!!!!****************************
       
      Thanks to the following folks:
       
      TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
      The Mirage Factory - For the nice F-15D MSIP aircraft...in particular Flying Toaster, wpnssgt, and Dave for making the F-15D MAX file available for me to play with.
      Kei Nagase - For the awesome skins for this aircraft...you rock!
      To my fellows at Combatace and the Mirage Factory for helping me beta test and work out bugs.
      Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine.
       
       
      What you will need first:
       
      This archive file (duh!).
       
      Copy of SFP1/WOE/WOV/WOI patched to the latest standard (as of 06 Sep 08)
       
      The Mirage Factory MSIP F-15 Eagles (you will need them for the cockpit): http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autom...p;showfile=5865
       
      The WeaponEditor appropriate for your install. You NEED to know how to use it to get the properly colored external tanks.
       
       
       
      Notes and limitations.
       
      The F-15 ACTIVE (originally the F-15 S/MTD) is a modification of a preproduction F-15B used to test various technologies to increase short field abilities, manuverability, and enhanced flight control systems.
       
      More information can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-15S/MTD
       
      Two LODs are included, the F-15a.LOD (in use) and the F-15ad.LOD, which is for those computers that can run it...it's mainly used to smooth out any decal issues if you decide to customize later. But be warned, it can crash computers that can't handle it.
       
      This model was modified from wpnssgts F-15D, which in turn came from Flying Toaster's original F-15 model. As such, it also means that the skins for the MF F-15D will pretty much work normally, except for the canards. I'll leave it to you to figure out where the mappings are for those.
       
      The following modifications have been made to the visual model:
      1) Canards
      2) Movable nozzles for thrust vectoring
      3) Drooping ailerons when flaps are extended
      4) Minor cosmetic changes
      5) I did NOT add the pitot boom...mainly because that's a test aircraft thing only...and I can see future mods coming from folks showing the ACTIVE in service. Plus, I just didn't like it.
       
      The flight model incorperates the following:
      1) Independent thrust vectoring (NOT pitch linked). Range is 20 degrees nose up to 2 degrees nose down. Done this way due to limitations of sim and AI.
      2) Canards, including increased pitch up authority and increased yaw ability (symmetric and asymmetric movement)
      3) Drooping ailerons with flaps for better short field performance.
       
      As of right now, the AI will not take advantage of this increased ability, mainly due to my relative newness to the FM world.
       
      The handling is overall similar to the F-15D Eagle, however, your alpha and yaw abilities at low airspeed are significantly better. However, that also means that you can put yourself into a corner if you are not careful. Also, in Hard mode, a low to high rapid alpha pull will induce a right bank...this does not happen in Normal mode. Yaw (rudder) must be applied with discretion...the aircraft will depart if you leave it in too long.
       
      Finally, because the aircraft has increased alpha ability, it will happily stay at 60 degrees pitch below 100 knots all day...right into the ground. Don't be thinking you can do a loop on immediate takeoff and just keep the stick back the whole time...
       
      This is FREEWARE only, NO money is allowed to be made on the contents of these files, in whole or in part.
       
      Because this file has a lot of stuff that is not mine, it is not currently freely redistributable. This is an exception to my normal policy. I hope to change that condition soon...in the meantime, please honor the requests of the folks who contributed to this mod to not redistribute it without getting permission first.
       
      FastCargo
      06 Sep 08

      1,765 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      4 comments

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    7. Saudi F-15S

      RSAF F-15S By a whole bunch of mugs.
       
      All SP5 ready to go too. Its been on my HD forever. To
       
      many other things to going on so I can't get this any
       
      more tweaked. Known issues, weps seem to just hang on the
       
      pylons but not touching all the way. Could use some help
       
      there and I will update this package if i get it.
       
      FT
      Wpnssgt
      Sundowner
      Fubar
      Wrench, The
      Dave
      And the list goes on and on to da break of dawn.
       
      Install.
       
      Drop the contents of each folder in the folders of the
       
      same names in your WOX directory. Go fly.

      1,380 downloads

         (4 reviews)

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    8. MiG-31M

      MiG-31M & update for MiG-31BM
       
      Model - 101TFS + Wrench ini update
       
      Sound by Spillone104
       
      Cockpit by Erwin_Hans (F-8IIM-Early-96 cockpit)
       
      Radar Screen by Veltro2K
       
      changes between MiG-31B(1990) & Mig-31M(~1995-1997):
       
      - New powerful R-37 missile
       
      - 6 Fuselage pylons for AHM (R-33S or R-37)
       
      - 4 wing pylons for R-77(M,T) & R-73
       
      - ECM pylons on wings (fuselage ECM removed)
       
      - new Engine D-30F-6M (SLThrustDry=91000.0 SLThrustWet=165000.0)
       
      - Gun removed
       
      I re-calculated Engine tables. some other values changed.
       
      Use F-8IIM early cockpit like very compatible (see photos ), it can alse used for MiG-31 & Mig-31B(BS)
       
      Updated ini & cokpit for MiG-31BM are included.
       
      About weapons: plane used PTB-2500 ft, R-37, R-77M,T from my weapons pack, but i include updated ini for this + R-33S ini. To many R-33 versions exist in CA site, include one of this, sorry i forget who is autor, so sorry for this. I include my weapons in this pack. Alternative Russian A-A missiles ini included. (added more variants R-73 Export only & non export for expl & some others)
      Note R-33S is more powerful version of R-33 (160 km range), created for MiG-31B(BS) in 1985-90
       
      MiG-31M was created in 1990-1997 (small serie - 6 planes), It was accepted to refuse the PURE interceptor in favour of multipurpose BM. However recently the capability of modernisation of part MiG-31B in MiG-31M is discussed.
       
      P.S. Just kill 2 F-16MLU at 219km & 165Km Range...

      2,435 downloads

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    9. Brazilian Mirage 2000D (F-2000)

      F-2000 (BRAZILIAN MIRAGE 2000D)
       
      This mod is created to depict the two seat Mirgae 2000 aircraft used currently by the Brazilian airforce
       
      Instalation------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      1-Simply drop the Mirage 2000Br folder into your aircraft folder
      (you must have the previouse Mirage 2000D mod by AMOKOFLOO inorder to have the proper weapons and sounds
      2-go fly
       
      Credits----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Skin by=Denis Oliveria
      Mirage 200D by=AMOKFLOO
      Special thanks= Silverbolt

      2,533 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      7 comments

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    10. MiG-29 Pack Update

      My pack is sill beta & will be updated at some times, but unnecessary to change all pack.
       
      All changes will be in THIS file (With Update History, of course).
       
      Update 1.0
       
      - Corrected RCS in Data.ini
       
      - added missid Mi-29 sound
       
      - added Russian A-A missiles ini, missed in pack (R-73E, R-73ME, R-60MK ect) + corrected ini for R-27 & R-73 & R-60 & R-77 family missiles.
       
      also added beatyful Krizis R-73 & R-60 & R-77 models, if you still do not have it
       
      new weapons list [used in loadout.ini]
       
      R-60 [b.Y. R-60T with CORRECTED NAME & INI]
      R-60M [b.Y. R-60TM with CORRECTED NAME & INI]
      R-60K Aphid-A [export Only]
      R-60MK Aphid-A [export Only]
      R-73 1st version in service since 1984
      R-73E [export Only]
      R-73M 1989 year version
      R-73ME Aphid-A [export Only]
      R-74 [semi what if not have all data]
      R-27R1 [export Only]
      R-27T ['Homeuse' version]
       
      Update 1.01
       
      - R-77 ini enties fixed (model name from R-77 to R77, see support topics)
      - update history.txt added to update.pack
       
      Update 1.02
       
      - Radar scales changed, reason: RCSmodifier now working, no need to decrease range for realistic
       
      - FM updated, Alpha stall set to 24Deg For early models, 30Deg for M & above.

      1,608 downloads

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    11. Tornado F.3 AOP

      This is the latest, modern version of the Tornado F.3 as it is used by RAF today.
       
      Don't be so excited, it might be so a complete aeroplane, but the changes are minimal,since RAF tried to update the F.3 as ...less as possible: It is well known the AMRAAM fiasco it was only in 2004 the F.3s finally received a proper AMRAAM capability.
       
      My add-on is about these,AMRAAM capable F.3s.
       
      INSTALLATION:
       
      If you haven't installed Bobrocks's F.3, please follow the instructions faithfully as they are on the file QUICKSTART F.3AOP.
       
      If you have already, be sure that you put all the necessary sounds in the sound folder and that you 're going to add all the necessary weapons using the weapon editor.
       
      ADDED BONUS:
       
      Data for the Sky Flash 6000 series are provided.F.3 AOP can use this missile, however it was carried normally by the standard F.3s since 1988.
       
      The credit should really go to:
       
       
      Main 3d modeling and programming:
       
      bobrock
       
      FM and avionics advisors:
       
      Crusader, starfighter2
       
      Sounds:
       
      Spillone104
       
      Pilots:
       
      Aleks, Canadair, Erikgen, NGHENGO,
      Silverbolt, Spillone104, triplethr3at
       
      Skins:
      Syrinx
       
       
       
      EDIT:
       
      The changes might be minimal, but still they are highly enjoyable and the AIM-120C-5 suits very well to the Tornado...Don't hesitate to download,you won't regret it.A very fast plane (especially in low alt) with a very powerful radar (comparable with last generation fighters), C-5 extra boosting time and new warhead masks very well Tornado inabilities...you might be surprised.

      1,622 downloads

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    12. Mirage Factory Mig-29 (Warsaw Pact)

      The Mirage Factory presents the mighty Mig-29 in High Def.
       
      This model represents one used by the Warsaw Pact forces.
       
      Please Read the readme and enjoy it.

      1,158 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      2 comments

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    13. Hong-6U Tanker (H-6U)

      this is my first upload ever and the first ever modified tu 16 for a h-6 chinese tanker. i see their is no tankers for the plaaf in ca or anywhere else (the last time i checked)so here it is . if their is no readme/instruction file i say sorry but i'm in a hurry. i want to give credit to all that contributed for each and every file their is in this package. i give you two thumbs up. all the files should be straight forward.
       
      thanks and enjoy
       
      the screenshot is me flying over taiwan strait
       
      hope someone can make a mission for air refueling between a j10 and a h-6
       
      this tanker can also be used for russian side as a tu16z or tu16n
       
      also the bomb door can also be used for fabbombs or chinese yu-2 torps.
       
      a big surprise but its a multirole tanker bomber etc...

      786 downloads

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    14. TuAF F-16C With half useful lantirn pods

      There are 4 skins in this add-on.
       
      1- Pars lantirn TFS skin
      2- Yarasa lantirn TFS skin
      3- Kaplan lantirn TFS skin
      4- Kaplan TFS NATO Tiger meet Skin
       
      AAQ-13 Lantirn navigasion pod is static but half useful
      AAQ-14 lintirn targeting pod is optional.

      769 downloads

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    15. Egyptian Air Force F-16 block 40

      Info:
      The Egyptian Air Force operates 220 F-16s, making it the 4th largest F-16 operator in the world. The F-16 is the EAF's primary frontline aircraft, and is used for both air defence and ground attack.
       
      In June of 1990, Egypt signed an order for 35 block 40 F-16C's and 12 Block 40 F-16D's, powered by the General Electric F110 turbofan. This order was under Peace Vector III, and these planes were intended to equip two squadrons as well as to make up for attrition. The first Peace Vector III F-16s were delivered to Egypt in October of 1991.
       
      By 1997, all Egyptian F-16 aircraft were (or were being) modified to block 42 standard (see 'Modifications'). Since Egyptian Air Force F-16s were acquired under Foreign Military Sales, they carry USAF serial numbers for administrative purpose. In service, they carry a four-digit EAF serial number on their vertical tails.
       
      ++This Mod adds the F-16C block 40 for the Egyptian Air Force in WOI...
       
      ****************************************************************
      Aircraft Armament:
       
      ++Air-to-Air: AIM-9P,M Sidewinder-- AIM-7F,M Sparrow
       
      ++Air-to-Ground: Mk.82,83,84 bombs--Mk.20 Rockeye II--M260/261 Rocket pods--AGM-65B,D Maverick--GBU-10,12 Paveway II--CBU-24B cluster bomb
       
      ++Aircraft is also equipped with LANTIRN navigation and targetting pods
       
      ****************************************************************
      Installation instructions:
       
      1-Unzip file
      2-Copy contents to the specified folders (the folder named AAQ-14 goes to the weapons folder)
      3-Copy the contents of (weapons.txt) to the (WEAPONDATA.INI) File, don't forget about the weapons editor
      4-Enjoy
       
      ****************************************************************
      Credits:
       
      Ok, just to make things clear... All I've done here was putting together the work of other people, so the credit should go to them
       
      ++LloydNB , EAF skin for the F-16
      ++eankhilous, I used the Turkish F-16C made by him

      963 downloads

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    16. EGYPTIAN F-35A EGYPTIAN JSF 1

      HI EVERY BODY THIS IS MY FIRST MODE ITS EGYPTIAN F-35A JSF 1 I JUST MAKE A SKIN FOR ORIGINAL FILE
       
       
      ENJOY AND FORGIVE ME FOR MY ENGLISH AND I NEED FORGIVE FROM THE MAN WHO MAKE THIS PROJECT
       
       
      THANK YOU ALL THANK YOU
       
       





      422 downloads

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    17. Russian Mig-1.44

      MiG-1.44
      _________________________________________________________________
      MiG-1.44 fighters (Russian: ??????? 1.44)
      was a Soviet Mikoyan Design Bureau developed the
      ultimate re-type twin single-seat fighter MIG-31,
      the Russian fifth generation (the equivalent of the
      West 4th generation).
      The machine uses unconventional delta wing,
      twin tail canard aerodynamic layout and adjustable
      S-shaped inlet, the body uses a lot of composite
      materials and can reduce the infrared signature technology,
      also used in the body surface and the inlet absorbing coating.
      _________________________________________________________________
      Write DATA and edit3dmodel by myself
      3dmodel by 3dregenerator user,Thank you!
      I do not know if it has built-in weapons bay
      I make AHM weapons bay,can take 4 missile.(Auto open)
      animation key 10 - to open the cockpit door
      Cockpit use insky su-35 Cockpit.
      _________________________________________________________________
      Hope you like it!
       
      Frtn

      940 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      6 comments

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    18. Su-30 B-60

      The Su-30 started out as an internal development project in the Sukhoi Su-27 family by Sukhoi. The design plan was revamped and the name was made official by the Russian Defense Ministry in 1996. Of the Flanker family, only the Su-27, Su-30, Su-34 and Su-35 have been ordered into serial production by the Defense Ministry. All the others, such as Su-37, were prototypes.
      The Su-30 has two distinct version branches, manufactured by competing organisations: KnAAPO and the Irkut Corporation, both of which come under the Sukhoi group's umbrella. KnAAPO manufactures the Su-30MKK and the Su-30MK2, which were designed for and sold to China, and later Indonesia, Venezuela and Vietnam. Due to KnAAPO's involvement from the early stages of developing Su-35, these are basically a two-seat version of the mid-1990s Su-35. The Chinese chose an older but lighter radar so the canards could be omitted in return for increased payload. It is a fighter with both air superiority and attack capabilities, generally similar to the U.S.F-15E.[6]

      992 downloads

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    19. MiG-35 Fulcrum F- SFP1 Y SFG

      Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-35 Fulcrum F SFP1 por Kaiser57
       
      Agradecimiento y creditos a The Mirage Factory, combatACE. Modelo autorizado por BPAO para
      su debida modificación.
       
      Hecho para SFP1 (PROBADO EN SFP1 Y SFG).
       
      Este model es una modernización del famoso MiG-29, ahora adaptado para el combate moderno.
       
      El MiG-35 está condicionado para enfrentar a aviones de 4 gen. como 4.5 gen.
       
      +Posee 3 pantallas MFD en su cabina, conserva el HUD del MiG-29.
       
      +6 estaciones o bahias de armamento (misiles IRM, AHM y armamento antisuperficie, antibuque de origen ruso).
       
      +Nuevo radar, trate de acondicionarlo lo mas parecido posible con las características del radar
      Zhuk AE original del MiG-35 con un rango max. de 150 KM y un barrido espectral de +-60°.
       
      +Mayor tasa de ascenso.
       
      +Mayor velocidad operativa.
       
      +Mayor peso.
       
      +Soporta maniobras hasta 10G.
       
      Probado con éxito en combate simulado contra modelos occidentales
      F35A Lighting II, F22 Raptor, F15C Eagle, EF Typhoon y F16 BLK52.
       
      *Soporte de misiles R37M Archer (elaborado por Kaiser57) y R27 AE Alamo.
       
      ***************************************************************************************************
       
      ENGLISH:
       
      Mikoyan Gurevich MiG -35 Fulcrum F SFP1 by Kaiser57
       
      SFP1 made ??for and tested in SFP1 AND SFG .
       
      Thanks and credits to The Mirage Factory, combatace . BPAO authorized model
      its proper modification.
       
      This model is an upgrade of the famous MiG -29 , adapted to modern combat .
       
      The MiG -35 is conditioned to face planes 4 gene . gene as 4.5 .
       
      + MFD has 3 screens in your cabin , retains the MiG -29 HUD .
       
      +6 Stations or weapons bays (MRI missiles, AHM and anti-surface weapons , anti-ship of Russian origin ) .
       
      + New radar , try to prepare it as close as possible to the characteristics of radar
      Original Zhuk AE MiG - 35 with a max range. 150 KM and a spectral scan of + -60 ° .
       
      + Higher rate of ascent .
       
      + Increased operational speed.
       
      + Increased weight.
       
      + Supports up to 10G maneuvers .
       
      Successfully tested in simulated combat against Western models
      Lighting II F35A , F22 Raptor, F15C Eagle , EF Typhoon and F16 BLK52 .
       
      * Support R37M Archer missiles and R27 AE Alamo.

      723 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      9 comments

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    20. A-4 Skyhawk FG.2 Addon

      Royal Navy FG2 with 7 skins

      1,238 downloads

         (3 reviews)

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    21. F-16C USAF Aggressors

      F-16C USAF Aggressors

      910 downloads

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    22. F-16 Aggressor Pack

      F-16C USAF
      F-16A USN
      F-16N
       
      Aggressors

      1,239 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      3 comments

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    23. F-16N Aggressor

      F-16N Aggressor

      960 downloads

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    24. J-7IIH Beta v0.1

      Chengdu J-7IIH
      The Chengdu Jian-7 (J-7, or F-7 in its export form) interceptor fighter aircraft is the Chinese copy of the Soviet/Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13 (NATO codename: Fishbed-C). The formal production model is the J-7B. A total of over 800 J-7s of various models have been built, with more than 500 operational with the PLA Air Force (PLAAF) and PLA Naval Air Force (PLANAF). Early variants of the J-7 have been gradually replaced by the upgraded models such as J-7E/F.
      The J-7IIH is an improved version of the J-7II with enhanced ground attack ability. This version is fitted with utility pylons that can carry both AAMs and free-fall bombs.
      PROGRAMME:
      China and the Soviet Union agreed on the technology transfer of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13 Fishbed-C fighter aircraft and its R-11F-300 turbojet engine in 1961. Along with the technical documents, several MiG-21F-13 fighters were also handed to the Chinese. Reverse engineering of the MiG-21 began in 1962, originally undertaken by Shenyang Aircraft Factory (now Shenyang Aircraft Industry Corporation, SAC), and later by Chengdu Aircraft Factory (now Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation, CAC). The Chinese-built MiG-21 took flight on 17 January 1966 and later received its official designation J-7.
      The J-7 project, together with its technical staffs and manufacturing equipment were relocated to the newly established Chengdu Aircraft Factory located in the suburb of Chengdu city, Sichuan Province in 1965. The initial variant J-7 didn't enter production with only 12 prototype aircraft built for various tests. The first production variant J-7I (F-7A in its export name) with some minor modifications made its first flight in June 1976. This variant was built in limited numbers at Chengdu, but the production was soon suspended due to quality problems.
      To meet renewed PLAAF's demands for modern fighter aircraft to replace the aging J-5 and J-6 fleets, the J-7 production line was re-opened in the early 1980s to build the improved J-7B (originally known as J-7II) introduced in 1978. Added with features from MiG-21PF Fishbed-E and MiG-21PFMA Fishbed-J, the J-7B features a redesigned rear-hinged cockpit canopy, a modified Wopen-7B (WP-7B) turbojet engine, and improved avionics. The J-7B and its later derivations were built in mass numbers for both domestic use and foreign customers between 1980s and 1990s. The production lasted until the mid-1990s when it was replaced by the more capable J-7E.
      The role of the J-7 is to provide local air defence and tactical air superiority. Large numbers are to be employed to deter enemy air operations. In some cases the fighter can also serve as ground-attacker. Through steady upgrades with more power and avionics/weapon suites, the fighter can fulfil the basic requirements for short-range, daylight air defence missions. Later variants of the J-7 were also upgraded with Western avionics technology to improve their all-weather combat ability.
       
      DESIGN:
      The J-7 is single-seat, single-engine with mid-mounted delta wings and small square tips. The aircraft has a round air inlet in the nose and a single exhaust. The fuselage is a long, tubular body with a blunt nose and bubble canopy. A belly fin is located under the rear section. The tail fin is swept-back and tapered with a square tip. The flats are mid-mounted on the body, swept-back, and tapered with square tips.
      The prototype J-7/A is the copy of the MiG-21F-13 Fishbed-C, while the J-7B has been added with features from MiG-21PF Fishbed-E and MiG-21PFMA Fishbed-J. Greater performance is secured by the use of a Wopen-7B turbojet providing more thrust, with the aid of a fully translating rather than three-position inlet centre-body used by the MiG-21, and by provision of a larger centreline drop tank.
      Early variants J-7/A has a front-hinged cockpit canopy, while the J-7B and its successors use a back-hinged canopy to fit the indigenous rocket ejector seat. Early variants have a typical 1950s/60s-era cockpit with many mechanical instruments, making it difficult to fly and combat simultaneously. The cockpit of later variants has a user-friendlier layout, but still lacks features such as multi-function display (MFD) commonly seen on all modern combat aircraft.
      WEAPONS:
      The prototype J-7 was fitted with one 30 mm cannon. Later variants all have two 30mm Type 30-1 cannons with 60 rounds per gun in the lower sides of the fuselage.
      Centre wing station is pumped to carry one 720-litre drop tank. Inboard wing stations can carry up to 1,000 kg of disposable stores (each unit rated at 500kg), typical weapons are PL-2, PL-2A, PL-5B and PL-7 short-range AAMs, free-fall weapons such as 500, 250, 100 and 50 kg bombs, and multiple launchers each carrying eighteen 55 mm or seven 90 mm unguided rockets. Outboard wing stations can carry bombs, multiple rocket launchers, or two 720-litre drop tanks.
      AVIONICS:
      Avionics configuration varies on different variants.
      Fire-control: SM-3A optical sight (J-7); AFS-3A lead-computing sight with Type 222 ranging radar input (J-7II); GEC-Marconi Type 956 HUD, and weapon-aiming computer system with input from the GEC-Marconi Type 226 'Skyranger' ranging radar (F-7M/P); or Italian Grifo-7 fire-control radar (F-7PG).
      Flight: WL-7 radio compass; 0101 HR A2 altitude radio altimeter; LTC-2 horizon gyro; XS-6 marker beacon receiver; VOR; Distance Measure Equipment (DME); Instrument Landing System (ILS).
      Self-defence: Southwest China Research Institute of Electronic Equipment KG-8602 RWR interfaced with the South-West China Research Institute of Electronic Equipment KG-8605 internal radar noise jammer and China National Import and Export Corporation GT-1 chaff/flare dispenser, and Type 602 'Odd Rods' IFF.
       
       
      POWERPLANT:
      Most of the later variants of the J-7 are powered by a Liyang (LMC) Wopen-7B series (MNPK 'Soyuz' [Tumanskii] R-11-F300) turbojet, rated at 9,700 lb st (43.15kN) dry and 13,450 lb st (58kN) with afterburning.
      SPECIFICATIONS
      Dimensions: Wingspan: 7.154m; Length: 14.885m; Height: 4.103m
      Weight: Empty: 5,275kg; Normal take-off: 7,531kg
      Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
      Range: Ferry range 1,740km (two AAMs and two 480 litre drop tanks), or 2,230km (three 720 litre drop tanks)
      Radius: (Loitering with two AAMs and three 720 litre drop tanks, at altitude 11,000m) 45 minutes flight and 5 minutes combat; (Long-range interception with two AAMs and three 720 litre drop tanks at speed of Mach 1.5) 650km; (long-range interdiction with two 150kg bombs and three 720 litre drop tanks, hi-lo-hi) 600km; (close air support with four rocket launchers, no drop tank, lo-lo-lo) 370km
      Service ceiling: 18,800m
      Maximum climb rate: 180m/s (sea level)
      +G limit: 7
       
       
       
      Installation Guide
      J-7IIH Beta
      This is an unfinished beta. Install at your own risk. If it somehow screws up your computer, I will not be held accountable, but you may hurl abuse at me if you wish.
       
      Unzip contents (making sure ?use folder names? is selected) to your Strike Fighters Objects\Aircraft\ directory. It will create a new folder called ?J-7H?.
       
      E.g.: C:\Program Files\Strategy First\Strike Fighters\Objects\Aircraft\J-7H
       
      Do not edit folder names or the .ini files (unless you are editing it deliberately).
       
      To add any new skins that you have downloaded, do as follows:
       
      Open the J-7H.ini and add this to the end
       
      [TextureSetXXX]
      Directory=
      Name=
      Nation=
      Specular=1.00
      Glossiness=1.00
      Reflection=1.00
      DecalMipMapLevels=3
       
       
      XXX should be replaced with the numbers AFTER the previous entry.
      Directory= the name of the folder should be the folder name of the skin file (if prepackaged, otherwise create a new folder and call it what you like-no spaces though, AFAIK-and enter its name into the line)
      Name= the skins name (whatever you like so you know which one it is when choosing in game)
      Nation= the planes main nation.
       
      That should be it!
       
      Many thanks to Howling1 (who?s original F-7 Iraqi plane I based this on), madcaddie and other members of the SF:P1 community-sorry if I?ve missed anyone!
       
      Cheers
      Greg ?geg? Thomas
      February 2006
      etendard@gmail.com

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      Swiss F-18 Hornet mod by USAFMTL
       
      Skins by mike1
       
      modded with permission by bpao.
       
      Make sure you have the original F/A-18A available at Combatace and Column5's site. By having these you get the effects, sounds etc.
       
      Latest wep pack by Bunyap is required.

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