Vought F-8P Crouze

[+paulopanz 2,876]

 

Hey Gents,

 

I have an F-8 FN DLC Enhancement pack ready to upload.

 

Inside the pack there is the F-8P too, with new Denis Olveira 3D parts added ....

 

What I'ld need are some data/cockpit/avionics.inis tweakings to portrait this later model, anyone interested ?

[+Coupi 4,388]

Hello, very good project! You could add the Sherloc RWR system! I don't know the specifications, however I found this pic! What is your SF2 pit choice?

Edited May 25, 2013 by Coupi

[+paulopanz 2,876]

Hello, very good project! You could add the Sherloc RWR system! I don't know the specifications, however I found this pic! What is your SF2 pit choice?

 

The stock DCL one.

[+SupGen 79]

Paulo, there's this thread: http://combatace.com...-f-8efn-rwrecm/ . Unfortunately, my go to site for all things AeroNavale, French Fleet Air Arm, seems to be down (503, no server available), I hope it's not permanent. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Edited May 26, 2013 by SupGen

[+Coupi 4,388]

Try this Paulo! From the DLC...

Edited May 25, 2013 by Coupi

[+paulopanz 2,876]

The renovated F-8E(FN) was designated F-8P for prolongé (extended

life). It was more of an overhaul than a modernization, although some

modern equipment was fitted. The entire electrical and hydraulic system was

replaced, and the structure was inspected for fatigue and reinforced. A

Martin-Baker Mk 7 zero-zero ejection seat replaced the older zero-120

model. The radar and flight control systems were reconditioned.

 

Only the avionics were really modernized. A VOR/ILS system was fitted,

as well as an IFF, a GPS, a TACAN, a radar altimeter and a Thompson-

CSF Sherloc radar warning receiver. The RWR was fitted in a rectangular

fitting on the aircraft's fin, which distinguishes the F-8P from its

predecessor. The cockpit layout was also changed and a new inertial

navigation system, similar to that of the Mirage F.1, was installed.

 

Despite the overhaul, the “Crouze” (as it was called by the French) was

obsolete: it was not adapted to modern warfare environments and

maintenance was increasingly difficult and heavy. The Crusader production

lines had been stopped a long time ago and the French Navy depended on

the Davis-Monthan AFB boneyard in Arizona for spares, when it didn't have

to manufacture them itself.

 

That's what I found.

 

Thanks Coupi I'll test the RWR.

 

No ECM on board? It seems not.

[+paulopanz 2,876]

Someone could add Martin-Baker Mk 7 for me?

[+Spillone104 553]

Nice project!

 

The Mk7 is here: http://combatace.com/files/file/8345-matrin-baker-mk7-vers10/

But if I remember correctly it shows some "ropes" and is better to turn off the shadow from it.

[+paulopanz 2,876]

Well Gents,

 

RWR works fine (Thanks very much Coupi)

 

MK7 seems in place Alex

 

no ECM needed

 

If there aren't anymore suggestions I'll go for the uploaded this evening.