About This File
In 2016 the Polish Air Force Su-22s reached the end of TBO and the MiG-29s were not compatible with modern air combat standards. Instead of modernizing old planes the Ministry of Defence decided to buy new multirole fighters to replace them. A competition between some companies was started. EADS offered the EF-2000, SAAB proposed the GripenNG and Lockhhed Martin offered more F-16s or new F-35As. The negotiations were finished in the middle of 2017. Lightning became the winner of the competition and the PAF decided to buy 38 aircraft with modern armament, including AIM-120C-7 and JAGM missiles. Deliveries of first aircraft began in 2018. Lightnings received a polish name 'Piorun'. They were delivered to three squadrons of the 1. Skrzydlo Lotnictwa Taktycznego (1st Tactical Air Wing):
- 1. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego (1st Tactical Air Squadron), Minsk Mazowiecki Air base (13 aircraft)
- 40. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego, Swidwin Air Base (12 aircraft)
- 41. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego, Malbork Air Base (13 aircraft)
Installation Instructions:
Unzip the contents to your mod folder, overwrite when asked.
This mod was made for SF2 and tested on full 4-merged install with EXP 1&2.
All the effects, sounds, weapons and pilots are included. Most of the weapons come from SF2 Ordnance Pack.
Credits:
FastCargo for his F-35 pack
Special thanks to czarny900 for his priceless advice.
Notes:
JAGM missle doesn't have a correct 3D model. It's a repainted BrimStone. It's a lofted missile with range of 15nm.
Legal stuff:
Any content of this package cannot be used in payware. You can use it under CA Freeware Licensing terms.
Have fun with this mod.
Oct 13 2011
wishmaster1110
Chris