Tupelov Tu-22K Blinder-B Released

[+howling1]

Now up at http://www.avsim.com/ and http://www.biohazcentral.com/

 

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Tupelov Tu-22K Blinder-B Missile Armed Bomber

 

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Installation:

 

1. Drop the folder called "TU-22K"into your "Aircraft" directory.

[ C:\Program Files\Strategy First\Strike Fighters\Objects\Aircraft ]

Those that have SFP1 Gold or Valuesoft Editions, replace the \Strategy First\ with the correct folder

 

2. You should have the following already installed :

 

A. SFP1 Service Pack #1

b. SFP1 Service Pack #2

c. SFP1 Service Pack #3 ( when released )

D. The most current SFP1 Weapons Pack ( Available from : http://www.max-gs.com/adave/weaponsdev/ )

 

NOTE: If you have not already done so, you should have the following website bookmarked. It will

make your Strike Fighters Experience much more rewarding :

 

http://www.sfmods.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=12

 

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A. The Mod represents the Tu-22K Blinder-B AS-4 armed bomber in Soviet service. While first shown in public as early as 1961,

These aircraft were not in full operational service until early 1968. The Blinders used the Rubin PN"Short Horn" radar and Serina 2 RWR

for detection & terrain mapping purposes. The rear gun turret was equipped with the NATO reporting named "Bee Hind" Ranging Radar. The

Blinder-Bs also had flare dispensers located in the wing gearwells.

 

B. This mod is based on Pasko's earlier AS-4 mod for the stock Tu-22 Blinder. I have researched the Blinder-B specs, and updated the radar

and engine specs in accordance with the data in "Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993-1994", and "Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2002-2003".

In anticipation of SFP1 Service Pak #3, I have also included wing flare dispensers. Note: these won't work ubtil you have SP3 installed.

As far as is currently known, the Blinder-B did not originally carry a ECM jammer.

 

C. As of 2000, Blinders were still operated by Libya ( 5 out of 20 ), the Ukraine ( withdrawn in 2001 ), Iraq ( few out of 12 ), while the

Russian aircraft were in storage awaiting dismantlement.

 

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1. Special thanks to Pasko for permission to use his AS-4 Blinder mod.

 

2. Due to the fact Cargo ships do not have radars in SFP1, you may find that your missiles will not work against targets without radars.

Until such time as a Cargo Ship mod with radar is introduced,use the SFP1 weapons editor to change the AS-4 guidance system from "Anti

Radiation" to "TV Homing", also check "Optical Backup". This should enable to engage cargo ships in Single Mission anti ship situations.

 

3. Skins are sparce for the Blinders. Currently, only Pasko's Mostly Migs has a Tu-22 Desert Camo skin at http://home.earthlink.net/~pasko_patak/

TU-22K config.ini has the TextureSet data for Pasko's Desert Camo included.

 

4. Thanks to Eruyi for his original RP-21 MiG Radar.tga

 

5. Blinder Hangarscreen by "The Wrench", Thanks Kevin.

 

6. The MiG Works Team at SimHQ for guidance, expertise, inspiration,

and support : MiGeg, Gramps, Madcaddie, Ghostrider, Tomcat74, Grach,

Pasko, and C-5

 

7. Technical references :

 

"Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993-1994"

"Jane's Aircraft Upgrades 2002-2003"

"Jane's Radar And Electronic Warfare Systems 2000-2001"

 

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Enjoy!

 

bob "howling1" Hauser

 

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Sony feel free to mirror at Check-Six. Same for MajorLee & C-5, you guys don't have to ask...

 

NOTE:

 

Included inside the TU-22K folder is a small zipfile that contains Pasko's original mod. Open this in a separate folder if you wish to compare versions. Thanks again Pasko.

Edited November 10, 2004 by howling1