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[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.
 


 

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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 by Wrench

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