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We're working on it but we have some difficulties with the fuel tanks. Some sources say that they use F-5E fuel tanks but some others say that it was only experimental... So we don't know which ones to use.

BTW, if you have some informations about that... :biggrin:

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Well, these are definitely F-5 275 gal drop tanks:

Иранските изтребители Mirage F1 с крилати ракети собствено производство -  Pan.bg

Iran's Mirage F1 Squadron: Fighters With Unknown History! - Military-wiki

Mirages F.1 iranianos agora com novo sistema de geração de oxigênio a bordo  - Cavok Brasil - Notícias de Aviação em Primeira Mão

Babak Taghvaee - Μπάπακ Τακβαίε - بابک تقوایی on Twitter: "Back in 2009, my  colleague was fired from #Iran Air Force over his refusal to swear  allegiance to Islamic flag of the

The fact that all pictures from various angles represent just 1 airframe (3-6403) supports the theory that this could be just an experiment.

I was unable to find pictures of other airframes fitted with such tanks.

On the other hand fitting F-5 drop tanks to Mirage F1 in Iran makes a lot of sense considering how much IRIAF is exploiting the F-5 models, even to the extent of making their own variants - Azarakhsh, Saeqeh and Saeqeh-2.

I would vote to implement both types, so players could choose on their own what to fit during a mission. In my opinion that would not be what-if territory.

Can't wait for the Mirage F-1CT though, I am so happy it is its turn now.

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1 hour ago, Svetlin said:

Well, these are definitely F-5 275 gal drop tanks:

 

 

 

 

The fact that all pictures from various angles represent just 1 airframe (3-6403) supports the theory that this could be just an experiment.

I was unable to find pictures of other airframes fitted with such tanks.

On the other hand fitting F-5 drop tanks to Mirage F1 in Iran makes a lot of sense considering how much IRIAF is exploiting the F-5 models, even to the extent of making their own variants - Azarakhsh, Saeqeh and Saeqeh-2.

I would vote to implement both types, so players could choose on their own what to fit during a mission. In my opinion that would not be what-if territory.

Can't wait for the Mirage F-1CT though, I am so happy it is its turn now.

I have to agree. I mean it's not technically wrong to implement the tanks on the  Iranian version but having tanks would probably benefit some player down the line.

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8 hours ago, ludo.m54 said:

Ok, we will make test to add the F-5E fuel tank to the Mirage F1.

@Wilches I cannot see the pictures in the link you posted.

And yes, we will make the Mirage F1CR :biggrin:

It has no photos but an interesting text about tanks and versions. Use the translator. 

Thanks for the great news!!!!:biggrin:

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Thanks Wilches, I share the translated text with the team :good:

Another question, do one of you have the dimensions of the F-5E 275 gallons fuel tank ?

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Ravenclaw is the best person to go to as usual. He has created the excellent 275-gal drop tank, built into the NF-5A model by Sophocles.

Perhaps you could talk with Ravenclaw, he surely has the dimensions since he has already created a model of the drop tank.

Having personally seen how generous Ravenclaw is, I would not be surprised if he decides to save you time and provides you the ready model of the tank to incorporate into the Mirage F1.

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On 10/7/2022 at 12:59 PM, Stratos said:

Go get them guys! available now!

BTW, what are the differences between EQ5 and EQ6?

 

On 10/7/2022 at 4:07 PM, Svetlin said:

I guess a very brief description of the differences would be that provided in Wikipedia for EQ-6 - new Sherloc digital RWR, new Cyrano IV-SP1 radar, and capable of carrying two Exocet missiles at once. 30 built

Mirage F1EQ-5 is capable of carrying a single Exocet under the fuselage. Other sources indicate Cyrano IV-MR radar with terrain avoidance capability for the EQ-6.

An interesting piece of information on the EQ-6, that I came across,  is that back in 1989 those were equipped with rails to carry and launch Kh-29L soviet/russian laser guided A2G missiles.

 

On a different note, I am happy to see new Mirage F1 variants with later cockpits and more recce, ECM, etc. pods included in the weapons list, so I hope we are close to the moment when it will be time for updated Mirage F1CT/CR versions.

Cyrano IVMR radar is specific to the F1CR, not installed in the EQ series.
But all radar variants of the EQ series have terrain avoidance/anti-collision modes which are all not automatic (so not like in the A-6/F-111/Tornado)
The Kh-29L modification was made with at least 2 EQ5 aircraft. Didnt see any combat usage.
Combat operations were conducted with a pair of aircraft, an EQ5 for target designation and a Su-22M4 as shooter with Kh-29L

The EQ6 is an EQ5 with following changes/enhancements:
- new digital RWR
- new radios
- improved radar with SPI - Signal Processor Improvement with two Air-Surface modes (for targeting ships)
- enhanced armament system with a default capability for mixed loads on the inner-wing stations (AS 30 L or AM 39 + tank)
 and a configuration of two AM 39 Exocet on the inner wing stations (includes new launcher pylons)

Iraq received all but the last 4 of the 30 EQ6 on order. Seven of the delivered EQ6 were painted in the dark blue/white Super Etendard scheme.

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Mirage F1EDA v4.0.0 is uploaded and will be available soon.

A specific spanish version will be available later.

The usual preview by Coupi

 

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So, i'd like to ask if there is a "paint kit" available for the Mirage F1 ? I tried my hand at modifying the jpeg skins, but i'd like to know if there are paint kits with layers and masks somewhere ?

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