Eagle114th Posted July 10 Author Posted July 10 Hello everyone! It have been a busy week! During the modding time, spent lot of time researching about the various variants / export version of Mirage 5s. It amazes me the different configuration and upgrades the various Mirage 5s have gone through! When I study this optical sight, turns out that Mirage 5F and IAI Nesher have the same optical sight in my understanding. It looks like it is modified CFS Type 97K, which is improved for air tog round attack. What I realized is that, due to an embargo, Israel wasn't able to receive Mirage 5J they ordered from France. France kept them and turned them into Mirage 5F. Israel, in other hand, built their own version of Mirage 5J from their experiences and data of Mirage 5J. And according to excellent pictures shared by DTMDragon (Thank you!), I am able to modify the CSF Type 97K optical sight: Main fixed sight with gyro sight The works on Mirage 5F (TW and WRENCH / TMF in SF2: Belgium Mirage 5BA / 5BD / 5BR are also completed. NOTE: For Mirage 5BR, you will need to use 'window' to view the recon camera. By the way, since the Mirage 5BA is based on Mirage IIIE being modified to become strike fighter with simpdified avionics, while integrating US Avionics, it still use CFS Type 97K from Mirage IIIE. Here is the picture of optical sight from Mirage 5BA flight manual: Mirage 5BA (TW) and late version with AN/ALQ-178 RWR in SF2: NOTE: The view is zoomed out in cockpit, so we can see more in the cockpit. Wrench / TMF's Mirage 5BA There are lot more Mirage 5s to work on and I look forward posting additional screenshots when they are ready eventually. I am working on the following Mirage 5s and Mirage 50s: NOTE: As long they are available in CombatAce, they are being added to SF2 - CAP. Quote ---------------------------------------- NATION | AIRCRAFT ---------------------------------------- ARGENTINA | Mirage 5P Mara ---------------------------------------- CHILE | Mirage 5MA Elkan CHILE | Mirage 5MD Elkan CHILE | Mirage 50C CHILE | Mirage 50CN Pantera CHILE | Mirage 50DC CHILE | Mirage 50FC ---------------------------------------- COLOMBIA | Mirage 5COA COLOMBIA | Mirage 5COAM COLOMBIA | Mirage 5COD COLOMBIA | Mirage 5CODM COLOMBIA | Mirage 5COR ---------------------------------------- EGYPT | Mirage 5SDD \EGYPT | Mirage 5SDE EGYPT | Mirage 5E2 EGYPT | Mirage 5SDR ---------------------------------------- GABON | Mirage 5DG GABON | Mirage 5DG2 GABON | Mirage 5G GABON | Mirage 5G-2 ---------------------------------------- ISRAEL | IAI NESHER ---------------------------------------- LIBYA | Mirage 5D LIBYA | Mirage 5DD LIBYA | Mirage 5DE LIBYA | Mirage 5DR ---------------------------------------- PAKISTAN | Mirage 5DPA2 PAKISTAN | Mirage 5PA PAKISTAN | Mirage 5PA2 PAKISTAN | Mirage 5PA3 ---------------------------------------- PERU | Mirage 5DP PERU | Mirage 5DP3 PERU | Mirage 5DP4 PERU | Mirage 5P PERU | Mirage 5P3 PERU | Mirage 5P4 ---------------------------------------- UAE | Mirage 5AD UAE | Mirage 5DAD UAE | Mirage 5EAD UAE | Mirage 5RAD ---------------------------------------- VENEZUELA | Mirage 5DV VENEZUELA | Mirage 5V VENEZUELA | Mirage 50DV VENEZUELA | Mirage 50EV ---------------------------------------- ZAIRE | Mirage 5DM Eagle114th 4 Quote
Eagle114th Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 Hello everyone! It have been quite lot of work on the Chilean Mirage 5s / Mirage 50s. I am surprised with the numerous of the customization and upgrades they have gone through. I find them most unique out of the Mirage series, besides Swiss Mirage IIIS. At the same time, going through tons of Chilean Mirage 5s / Mirage 50s download in CombatAce Download sections, there are many versions. Took me a while to go through them, clean up the files, and find the latest one. The one I am using is Dennisolveira's Chilean Mirage 5s / Mirage 50s pack. Here is screenshot of the Mirage 5MA / 5MD / 5R "Elkan" Mirage 50FC Mirage 50C and 50 CN are most intersting, they both hvae different equipment. Mirage 50C, from what I have learned, uses Agave radar. IT is quite difficult to find the pictures or diagram of the radar. so with no resources to find information on radar diagram or how they look ilke when appearing in MDF, I amusing placeholder. This is based on war thunder radar diagrams. The HUD is also based on the Dennisoliveira's Super Extendard. The HUD is also modified and upgraded to match what I found from researches. NOTE: Due to the lacks of pictures or videos of Mirage 50C's radar display as well the HUD, I amusing Super Etendard since both uses same radar. Mirage 50C Next, here is Mirage 50CN and 50 DCN Eagle114th 6 Quote
Eagle114th Posted July 23 Author Posted July 23 Hello everyone! Recently completed the works on Columbia's Mirage 5COA / 5COAM / 5CODM, as well IAI Nesher S and T. I am currently working on IAI Kfir series, especially Yakarov79's excellent Kfir over Israel mod pack. The Kfir C.7, appear to have more advanced HUD compared to earlier series. Here is pictures of, what I believe to be IAI Kfir C.7's HUD. The picture is not exactly clear, it can't be helped. Based on the images, here is crafted optical sight and unique looking range bar: In-game screenshot of IAI Kfir C.7 cockpit and HUD Eagle114th 5 Quote
Eagle114th Posted August 18 Author Posted August 18 Hello everyone! It have been a whil since Ihave worked on this project, after two weeks break. What have been done: Overhaul the [DetectSystem] becasue I have noticed that many of data.ini does not have matching of DetectSystem and Avioincs (for radar and Rangefinder), especailly with the RWR. With that, each aircraft will refelct from what is enabled in Avionics.ini in data.ini, especailly for AIs. I went through all aircraft and work inprogress Mirage III and 5 series, as well Nesher and Kfir. The Kfir series (work of Yakorav79) and thirdwire are now completed. Sorry no screenshot for now, the next time I post, will include the screenshots. I am currenlty workin gon Egypt Mirage series, as well Libya. Cheers! 3 Quote
Eagle114th Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 (edited) Hello everyone! Lot of works on Egyptian Mirage 5SDE and 5E2. From what I have learned, Mirage 5E2 uses HUD as used in Alpha Jet, so I used thee Alpha Jet HUD. I tis still WIP: NExt is Mirage 5SDE (This one is Mirage Factory, released by Wrench, did some work on implementing the new sight, radar, an d RWR made for Mirage IIIE.) Eagle114th Edited August 20 by Eagle114th 2 Quote
Eagle114th Posted August 23 Author Posted August 23 Hello everyone! It have been quite epic projects working on CSF Type 96 optical sight / HUD and Cyrano IV-0 for the Mirage 5SDE. While working on Egytpian aircraft, I realized that the Mirage 5SDE actually use Cyrano IV, which makes sense. It is irony because the 'E' of Mirage usually is multi-role. For example, the Mirage IIIC, the 'C" is an interceptor while 'E' (which mean "Equipment"), is multi-role, where the radar (such as Cyrano II) features both air to air and ground mapping. Libyan Mirage 5DE (Note 'E' as well), have multi-role air frame with Cyrano II radar. Egyptian Mirage 5SDE, in other, is also multi-role by nature, BUT uses early Cyrano IV which does not have ground mapping mode. Therefore, is irony but it makes sense. Right after the Six Day war, after devastating losses of hundred of aircraft, it would make sense that Egypt needs equipment that provides more advanced air to air capable for quick intercepting. Going through various references to start working on the radar texture. It is quite tricky because, what I have learned, the Cyrano IV-0 have ground noise background, right where the scanning screen is. Cyrano IV-1, in other hand, is the next version that have 'look down' capable, which means less or none of 'noise' background, I believe. Cyrano IV-2, and later version, in other hand, have the ground mapping and various air to ground radar features. (Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) Anyway, here is screenshot of Mirage 5SDE's Cyrano IV-0, you will see different layout for different range RANGE MODE: 7 NM RANGE MODE: 15 NM RANGE MODE: 35 NM RANGE MODE: 60 NM BORESIGHT MODE Next screenshots shows the optical sight / HUD. First, I want to give HUGE thanks to the masterpiece of The Mirage Factory for the great work they have done on the CSF Type 96 Optical sight / HUD. It is quite complicated avionics. I am using their excellent work as foundation while improving upon it, such as gunsight, the firing cues, and other symbols. However, this part is still work in progress. NAVIGATION MODE AIR TO AIR MODE AIR TO GROUND MODE Eagle114th 3 Quote
Eagle114th Posted August 24 Author Posted August 24 Hello everyone! I have been working LOT on CSF Type 96 optical sight / HUD and is happy with the result. Here is screenshot of improved CSF Type 96: Navigation Mode: AA Mode: AG Mode: The Mirage 5E2's HUD also have been worked on. Navigation Mode: AA Mode: AG Mode: Eagle114th 6 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 6 Author Posted September 6 Hello everyone! I am currently working on Gabon, Pakistan, Peru, UAE, Venezuela, and Zaire Mirage 5 / 50 series. The LIBYA Mirage 5s are now completed after finishng working on Egyptian Mirage 5 series. Here are screenshot of the Mirage 5Ds, 5DDs, 5DEs, and 5DRs (both thirdwire, Wrench / TMF, and Paulopanz packs) Mirage 5Ds / 5DDs cockpit Mirage 5DEs (TMF) cockpit Mirage 5DR (Uses TMF's Mirage 5DE, and the RWR part is removed) Right now I am focused on finishing this as soon as possible, so I can finally release this next version of SF2 - CAP, then I can go back working on digging through SF2 DLL files for INI information library (Modder Resource Library). Cheers! 1 2 Quote
+Coupi Posted September 6 Posted September 6 (edited) Hi ! Many thanks !!! Very accurate and beautiful works which update highly our game... can't wait ! P. Edited September 6 by Coupi 1 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 8 Author Posted September 8 Hello everyone! The work on Gabon Mirage 5G (PAULOPANZ) and Mirage 5G-2 (DENISSOLIVEIRA) are now completed with corrected starting / end years, fixed the "Stock fixed fuel tanks", and implemented the CSF Type 97K optical sight. By removing the stock fuel tanks, the add-on Mirage 5G and 5G-2 now can have properly working fuel tanks: Working on next nations' Mirage 5s / 50s. Cheers! 1 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 10 Author Posted September 10 Hello everyone! I have been working lot on the Pakistan Mirage IIIs and Mirage 5s. I just realized that I forgot to work on Pakistan Mirage IIIEP, Mirage IIIO (ROSE and ROSE I), and Mirage IIIRP. they are now completed. Since I could not find details on the HUD as well the Grifo-3M, I did my best with both. It is the radar used by Mirage IIIO ROSE and ROSE I upgrades. Here are screenshot of Mirage IIIO ROSE: Mirage IIIO ROSE I: Radar view for both ROSE and ROSE I (Grifo-3M Radar): HUD View: Next, finally got to finish working on Mirage 5AP, 5AP2, 5AP3, as well Mirage 5EF. What I found out is that Mirage 5AP is basically Mirage 5 with range finder, while 5AP2 uses Cyrano IV radar, and 5Ap3 uses Agave radar. They all have each of these radar implemented. And for Mirage 5EF, this is new to me. What I found out is that Mirage 5EF is Mirage 5F being upgraded through ROSE II (or III?) with the capability of using FLIR for air to ground attack. In Mirage 5EF, I am using the same cockpit as used in A-4M Skyhawk with TV capable, as well having RWR, ECM, and chaff/flare included. Did some basic .ini editing so Mirage 5EF can carry laser pod and LGB. Please note, this is simple editing, so consider it as 'quick fix' until someone can take over and do more detailed overhaul. Here is screenshot of Mirage 5EF cockpits: Cheers! 2 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 12 Author Posted September 12 Hello everyone! Yesterday and today was a very productive day with Peru and Venezuela Mirage 5s and 50s. I have manged to finish working on the Peruvian Mirage 5P and 5P4, as well Venezuelan Mirage 5DV / 5V / 50DV / 50EV. The Mirage 50EV was lot of work, especially new textures for air to ground mode for Cyrano IV3M. Here is screenshot of Mirage 50EV cockpit with air to ground mode (the air to air mode can be seen from Egyptian Mirage 5SDE and Cyrano IV (Early) in previous posts, along with fixed weapon loads, so it allows Mirage 50EV to carry laser pod for LGB too. Eagle114th 3 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 (edited) Hello everyone! After finishing workingon UAE and Zaire Mirage 5s / 50s series, I just realized that there are even more unique Mirage series that is locally modified based on Mirage airframe. For example, South African Cheetah C / D / E, as well the IAI Finger and IAI Dagger. Started working on South African and Ecuador Cheetah series. Here are screenshot of Cheetah E: NOTE: Cheetah C and D uses IAI Kfir C.2 cockpit and RWR while Cheetah E have modified F-15 cockpit and IAI Kfir C.7 HUD as placeholder that seem close to Cheetah E cockpit. Due to the limited information, this is based on mix of researches and an educated guess that makes sense. I am working on Argentina IAI Finger and Dagger, then I think I will finally complete the ultimate Mirage IIIs / 5s /50s series, including Nesher and Kfir. I aim to work on every mirage based aircraft, used by all nations, because of the love for the aircraft. Any aircraft that exists from any nations, deserves to be flyable in SF2! Cheers! Edited September 14 by Eagle114th 4 Quote
Eagle114th Posted September 16 Author Posted September 16 (edited) Hello everyone! The new version of SF - CAP v0.05 is finally released! UPDATE: Thank you CombatAce Admin / Mods! The files are ready for download now. So much work poured into this version, including the changes to all aircraft's following INI changes: - gun range (Minimum, Maximum, and Default) - DetectSystem, so it actually reference to the avionics.ini - Added many of aircraft avionics overhaul NOTE: In Optical folder, you will see VIEW - CAMERA SYSTEM, it includes more dynamic head movement in flight. It is still in beta stage, there is plan to improve it further. By the way, the Mirage series is the most complicated projects I have ever done up to date. This is where I dive deep into the rabbit hole and realized that various Mirage have different radars and avionics configurations. Good example is Egyptian Mirage 5SDE and Libyan Mirage 5DE, both have same airframe with different radar and optical sight / HUD. I am so relieved to be able to bring this new version out. The feedback is always appreciated, because they are helpful for me to improve the projects. For now, I want to put this project on temporary hold for now, I want to focus on digging through the SF2 dll files, so I can build the huge INI modding information library for all of us to use. You can see the projects in this link: https://combatace.com/forums/topic/100023-sf2-advanced-moddings-dll-files-editing/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-822140 When I decide to take a break from this project, will come back to work on this one, then back and fort between both SF - CAP and SF2 advanced modding projects. Thank you for enjoying the mods! Cheers Edited September 16 by Eagle114th 1 4 Quote
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