Spinners Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 View File [Fictional] Vought F-8EJ Crusader (JASDF) Vought F-8EJ Crusader for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:VIETNAM This is a simple mod of the stock Crusader F-8E to give a fictional F-8EJ in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during the 1964 - 1985 timeline with markings for; 203rd Hikotai (overall grey). 302nd Hikotai (overall blue with sharkmouth). BACKSTORY After a long selection process the Vought F-8EJ was finally selected by the JASDF in 1962 as its standard interceptor-fighter. With it's impressive unrefuelled range, reliable Pratt & Whitney J-57-P-20J engine and powerful Magnavox APQ-94J radar the F-8EJ served with a total of eight JASDF squadrons with initial deliveries commencing in late 1964. Compared to the superb multi-role F-8E, and because of Japan's own 'self-defense' status and imposed peace treaty terms, the F-8EJ was stripped of much of it's surface-attack capability but gained a modified APQ-94 radar, wing-mounted AIM-7E Sparrow missiles and also had a very useful anti-ship capability (deemed acceptable as being an 'anti-invasion' capability) and all eight 'Hikotai' had maritime attack and reconnaissance as a secondary role. The F-8EJ's served until the mid-1980's with the 302nd Hikotai being the last to surrender this very popular aircraft in JASDF service in 1985. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - February 13th, 2024. Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/13/2010 Category What If Hangar
Wrench Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Love the skins!!! This'll give Gojira and Rodan something to think about!!! my only comment is, perhaps changing the misison statement to DAY_AND_NIGHT, giving it all-weather capability wrench kevin stein Edited March 13, 2010 by Wrench
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