ghostrider883

PAF B-57s could certainly carry rockets. On 6th September 1965, PAF B-57s attacked Jamnagar AFS , they attacked with bombs, guns and rockets.

Kevin, The Indian B(I)58 was the Indian version of RAF's B(I)8 bomber. The Indian version was the same as RAF version except that Indian version had a tail facing Orange Putter RWR(ajunaidr's model has this RWR). A mistake that ajunaidr has done on EE Canberras is that he has put four plyons on each wing, whereas the EE Canberras had just one pylon in the wing(also the pylon is much smaller in size) and on that pylon, bombs, rockets could be loaded. I am not really sure whether this holds true for the Martin Canberras as well. Also, ther was no Canberra B.2 in Indian service. They were actually B.66s(bought after the 1965 war), Indian version of the RAF B(I)6, which again could carry the ventral gunpack As for your Gunpack question. The B(I)8/58 could carry a ventral 4x20mm gunpack. The detachable gunpack was carried outside the bomb-bay, as shown in the pic. However, when the gunpack was carried no bombs could be loaded in the bomb bay. The wing mounted guns must be removed.The EE Canberras never had them. In the weps pack,check out Bunyap's 4000-lb Block buster bomb that was carried in the bomb bay of the EE Canberra. In 1961, when Canberra B(I)58s went to Congo in support of UN, they carried only guns, no bombs were carried as UN did not allow them. Indian Canberras managed to attack and destory Katangan Air Force installations and aircraft just with their guns. Until a few years ago, Indian Hinds were forbidden from carrying bombs and rockets, they could only use thir cannons in Congo while flying escort for UN Helicopters. If you need any more info, let me know .I will be glad to help. P.S. BR is working fine

Great to see you back Rob. Was looking for your Indian Navy Sea Hawks for quite some time now. Downloading them now :).

Right. The Pakistani F-104s scored more hits with bombs then F-86s and B-57s. One many missions,their F-104s did not carry any bombs and carried out harassing gun attacks on Indian airfields(one a couple of occaisions, with disastrous effect for Pakistanis and Jordanians). They used their F-104Bs in possibly the most unusual and crazy type of photo-recon missions.

Nice work. For a moment, I thought it was a fictional P-3 skin of....

@Marcelo Check this: HIgh res pics of the LCA at ACIG.org

The Naval LCA is under development, and the twin seater will act as a lead-in to the Naval LCA. Launch speed over a 12º ramp is 100 knots and recovery speed during a no-flare deck landing using arrester gear is 120 knots http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/LCA.html This aircraft is being designed to operate through ski-jump for taking off operations and arrested landing with the nose drooped for better cockpit vision. Among aerodynamics improvements are fore planes to reduce landing speed.

Done. Looking forward to your J-11. Indian Su-30s versus PLAAF J-11s over the Himalayas will be great fun . Atreides saab, PV-3 flew recently. I have seen pics of twin seater and LSP LCA aircraft on the production lines in the recent edition of Vayu magazine. The LCA is progressing well. the first sqdn powered by American GE F404-IN20 engines is expected to be operational in 2010, with acceptance trails of the Tejas by the IAF in Dec. 2008. Apart fom the single seat LCA, twin seat combat capable trainer and Naval LCA are being built as well. Pusing HAL & DRDO to complete the LCA project won't help at all. Remember HF-24 "Marut"..quite capable but never reached its full potential. Good Read on the LCA: Radiance of the Tejas

Looks like the SF Su-30MKI will be firing the BrahMos well before the real world Su-30MKI does :yes: . Great Work Marcelo

Yes Marcelo Ths drawing represents earlier LCA Tejas PV-1(KH-2003) & PV-2(KH-2004) * PV- Prototype Vehicle

Su-30MKI Armament: HAL built Su-30MKI Walkaround

Video of Su-30MKI from startup to return and parking - Real Media format- requires real player...The engine sound can be recorded and used in game. Sparker, Research work is going on to integrate the BrahMos with the Su-30MKI. Trials of the BrahMos with the Su-30 are slated to begin in 2008, acc.to Director of BrahMos Aerospace. The pic of the BrahMos slung under the Su-30 is Photoshop work.

Exactly Marcelo :) :D . Great Work!!!!

Marcelo, Any chance of replicating this bomb loadout on the Su-30MKI(12XFAB-250s)? Sparker, The air-to surface version of the Brahmos cruise missile for the Su-30MKI has not yet been made. The surface to surface missile is operational with frontline warships of the Indian Navy and some units of the Indian Army. The Air to surface version of the Brahmos will be much smaller that can be slung under the centerline pylon of the Su-30MKI. The Anti-ship missles used by the IAF on Su-30MKI are Kh-31A2(AS-17 Krypton) and Kh-59M(AS-18 Kazoo).I have got a pic of a Kh-31 being mounted on the wing of a 20 Sqdn Su-30MKI.

Thanks a lot Marcelo...I am thrilled to see a Su-30MKI in SF In the recently concluded Aero India 2007 show, a Su-30MKI was painted in special scheme to celebrate 75th Anniversary of the IAF. Su-30MKI special anniversary scheme

List of Su-30 variants: Su-27PU: Long range interceptor based on two-seater Su-27UB trainer. Later renamed Su-30. Su-30: Testbed fighter with canards added. Su-30M: Basically an upgraded Su-27PU, first real multi-role aircraft in Su-27 family. Su-30K: Commercial version of the basic Su-30. 10 units sold to India. Su-30KI: Sukhoi proposal for upgrading Russian AF single seat Su-27S. Also proposed export version for Indonesia, only single seat in Su-30 family. Su-30KN: Upgrade for operational two-seat fighters, the Su-27UB, Su-30 and Su-30K. Su-30MK: The commercial version of Su-30 first revealed in 1993. Su-30M2: upgraded Su-30MK with canards and TVC. Su-30MKA: Export version for Algeria Su-30MKI: Export version for India with TVC, canards. Su-30MKK: Export version for China Su-30MK2: Su-30MKK with upgraded electronics that enabled support for antiship missiles Su-30MK3: Su-30MKK with Zhuk MSE radar and Support for Kh-59MK antiship missile. Su-30MK2V: Su-30MK2 variant for Vietnam with minor modifications. Su-30MKM: Export version for Malaysia , The Su-30MKM is an export version that has been ordered by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. This highly specialised version is similar to the MKI, but will principally be equipped with French and Russian avionics. It will feature head-up and multifunction displays from the Thales Group and Sagem of France, as well as the Russian BARS NIIP N011M radar, which is equipped with Indian computers. Su-30MKV: Export version for Venezuela ,The export version that will serve in Venezuela's air force is most likely to be similar to the Su-30MK2. This is based on the presence of two such demonstrator models (No. 0460 and No. 1259) from the KNAAPO facility that took part in July 2006 national day parade in Caracas. http://racc.com.sapo.pt/MilIlYak/su27ub30/

The MKI version is equipped with Canards and TVC Nozzles. Su-30MKI : Canard Foreplanes:Canards are installed to increase lifting effectiveness and enhance manoeuvrability of the aircraft, They are deflected automatically to ensure controllable flight at high angles-of-attack. Thrust Vectoring Control: The 2D TVC makes an aircraft highly maneuverable. The aircraft is capable of near-zero airspeed at high angles of attack and dynamic aerobatics in negative speeds up to 200 km/h. Su-30MKI becomes the worlds first TVC equipped operational Fighter. The N011-M Bars phased array Radar is the most powerful Russian Radar on any exported Fighter. A multi-national Avionics complex sourced from Russia, France,Israel and India which include Display, Navigation, Targeting and Electronic warfare systems. The Su-30 MKI has a maximum range, with one in-flight refuelling, of 8000 km. The Su-30MK and Su-30MK-1 have a maximum range, with one in-flight refuelling, of 5200 km (35% less than MKI variant). More than 40 Su-30 MKI aircraft are currently serving in the IAF, and belong to different batches- Mk.1, Mk.2 and Mk.3. 190 Su-30 MKIs, of Mk.3 standards and beyond, are expected to be in service by 2012. Aerodynamics Su-30MKI aerodynamic configuration is an unstable longitudinal triplane. The canard increases the aircraft lifting and deflects automatically to allow high angle-of-attack flights. The integral aerodynamic configuration combined with thrust vectoring results in practically unlimited manoeuvrability and unique taking off and landing characteristics. The Su-30MKI has no level winged AoA limitations: it can fly at even 180 degree AOA (Angle of attack) and still recover. This high super-agility allows rapid deployment of weapons in any direction as desired by the crew. The canard notably assists in controlling the aircraft at large angles of attack (AoA) and bringing it to a level flight condition. The wing will have high-lift devices featured as deflecting leading edges and flaperons acting the flaps and ailerons. Youtube videos on SU-30MKI, interview with CO of No.20 Sqdn and its pilots.

The Russians had initially offered the single seat MiG-29M and/or twin seat MiG-29M2 as their contender for the IAF MRCA race. Soon after they tested the MiG-29OVT with Thrust vectorc nozzles. They then offered the MiG-29M and M2 as the MiG-35 for the IAF MRCA race.Both single seat as well as twin seat MiG-35s are in India along side F/A-18F, F-16 and Gripen.

The Gripens look great, Gux . A Gripen C & D arrived at AFS Yelahanka, Bangalore to take part in Aero India 2007. The Gripen is in race for the IAF MRCA race. They will be putting up flying displays as well.

a MiG-27M/L model , I presume ?

View File Indian Air Force Jaguar Squadrons Decals & Serial numbers ********************************************************************* Indian Air Force Jaguar Squadrons Decals & Serial numbers ********************************************************************* This pack contains decals for all the IAF Jaguar IS squadrons and their serial numbers (Jaguar IS "Shamsher" - Jag GR.1 in IAF Service - JS101-JS204). Also included are the serial numbers of the 18 Jags that were loaned from the RAF. Please read the installation instructions carefully. ************* Installation ************* Unrar the contents of the file to a temporary folder. Copy all the bmp files in "to be copied" folder to iaf_5, iaf_6, 14_iaf, iaf_16 and iaf_27 folders. Then copy iaf_d, iaf_5, iaf_6, 14_iaf, iaf_16 and iaf_27 folders to Jaguar GR folder n your SF Aircraft directory. Folders: iaf_d - serial number decals iaf_5 - 5 sqdn skin iaf_6 - 6 sqdn skin 14_iaf- 14 sqdn skin iaf_16 - 16 sqdn skin iaf_27 - 27 sqdn skin ********** Credits ********** To the Jaguar Team for making my favourite IAF Strike aircraft possible in SF.Thanks guys. To Sony Tuckson for making a most excellent IAF skin for the Jag and for allowing me to modify his existing IAF skin. Thanks a million Sony. I appreciate it very much.Full credit to him for making the textures. To the guys at C5 forums. Original Skin and IAF 14 Sqdn decal by Sony Tuckson. Serial number and personal decals by ghostrider883. Special thanks to Moonjumper and Streakeagle for helping with decal placement. ************************* Jaguar in IAF service ************************ The IAF operates three variants of the Jaguar - Jaguar IS(GR.1), Jaguar IM(Maritime strike) and Jaguar IB(two seat Trainer ).a total of 158 Jaguars were commisioned in the IAF of which 120 were manufactured at HAL(79 IS, 29 IB, 12 IM). IAF Jaguar IBs have been converted into fully capable attack aircraft with ability to carry LGBs. Allocation of Jaguar Serials: JI001-JI018 RAF aircraft on loan - returned (18) JS101-JS135 UK Direct Supply (35) JS136-JS204 HAL Manufacture (79) JT051-JT053 UK Direct Supply Two seaters (3) JT054-JT065 HAL Manufactured (12) JT066-JT082 HAL Manufactured DARIN II (17) JM251-JM262 HAL Manufactured Maritime (12) Total 158 + 18* (* - Loan / Returned) The Jaguar International was selected in October 1978 to fulfill the Indian Air Force's Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft(DPSA) requirement.An Initial batch of 40 aircraf twere purchased with subsequent 45 to be assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Meanwhile the IAF took on loan 18 RAF Jaguars, the first two of which were handed over on July 19th, 1979. They were inducted in No.14 "Bulls" squadron to replace the ageing Hunters and Canberra bombers. The first HAL assembled Jaguar(JS136) made its maiden flight on March 31st, 1982. The first indigenous manufacture Jagaur aircaft was completed in early 1988.Jaguars were also inducted in Squadrons No.5 "Tuskers" ,No.6 "Dragons"(quipped with some Jaguar IMs in anti-shipping role), No.16 "Black Cobras" and No. 27 "Flaming Arrows". The first Jaguar IM was delivered in January 1986. The maritime Jaguar is integrated with the Sea Eagle anti-ship missile. The total order of IAF is approx. 131 Jaguars which form the frontline arsenal of the IAF's armour and is expected to be in service for many more years with aircraft upgrades planned. Further reading on IAF Jags: 1)IAF Jaguars - http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/Specs/Jaguar.html 2)Jaguars in IAF service - http://www.vectorsite.net/avjag.html#m8 3)Quarter Century of the Jaguar in India - http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Info/Air...guar-25Yrs.html ===>must read Enjoy!!! Sandesh Kanchan ghostrider883 Sept. 19, 2005 Submitter ghostrider883 Submitted 09/19/2005 Category Skin Templates / Decal Sets

View File Indian AF Jaguar Serial numbers pack ****************************************************************************** Indian Air Force Jaguar Serial numbers & personalised decals pack ****************************************************************************** This pack contains the serial numbers of all IAF Jaguar GR.1s(Jaguar IS "Shamsher" in IAF Service - JS101-JS204). Please read the installation instructions carefully. To keep the size down, i have not included two texture files.They are to copied over from Sony's IAF skin, which is there in the JaguarGR folder. ************* Installation ************* Drop the iaf_d and iaf14 folder in your JaguarGR folder. COPY JagGR_02.bmp and JagGR_03.bmp files from Sony's IAF skin(iaf folder) to iaf14 folder. Fire up SF, Select your personal IAF Jag in the loadout screen and fly. ********** Credits ********** To the Jaguar Team for making my favourite IAF Strike aircraft possible in SF.Thanks guys. To Sony Tuckson for making a most excellent IAF skin for the Jag and for allowing me to modify his existing IAF skin. Thanks a million Sony. I appreciate it very much.Full credit to him for making the textures. To the guys at C5 forums. Original Skin and IAF 14 Sqdn decal by Sony. Serial number and personal decals by ghostrider883. ************************* Jaguar in IAF service ************************ The IAF operates three variants of the Jaguar - Jaguar IS(GR.1), Jaguar IM(Maritime strike) and Jaguar IB(two seat Trainer ).a total of 158 Jaguars were commisioned in the IAF of which 120 were manufactured at HAL(79 IS, 29 IB, 12 IM). IAF Jaguar IBs have been converted into fully capable attack aircraft with ability to carry LGBs. The Jaguar International was selected in October 1978 to fulfill the Indian Air Force's Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft(DPSA) requirement.An Initial batch of 40 aircraf twere purchased with subsequent 45 to be assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Meanwhile the IAF took on loan 18 RAF Jaguars, the first two of which were handed over on July 19th, 1979. They were inducted in No.14 "Bulls" squadron to replace the ageing Hunters and Canberra bombers. The first HAL assembled Jaguar(JS136) made its maiden flight on March 31st, 1982. The first indigenous manufacture Jagaur aircaft was completed in early 1988.Jaguars were also inducted in Squadrosn No.5 "Tuskers" and No.6 "Dragons", the latter being equipped with some Jaguar IMs in anti-shipping role.The first Jaguar IM was delivered in January 1986. The maritime Jaguar is integrated with the Sea Eagle anti-ship missile. The total order of IAF is approx. 131 Jaguars which form the frontline arsenal of the IAF's armour and is expected to be in service for many more years with aircraft upgrades planned. Further reading on IAF Jags: 1)IAF Jaguars - http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/Specs/Jaguar.html 2)Jaguars in IAF service - http://www.vectorsite.net/avjag.html#m8 3)Quarter Century of the Jaguar in India - http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Info/Air...guar-25Yrs.html ===>must read Enjoy!!! Sandesh Kanchan ghostrider883 Sept. 15, 2005 Submitter ghostrider883 Submitted 09/15/2005 Category Jaguar Skins

Hawker Hunter F.6 Engien Sound View File ************************************ Hunter F.6 Avon Engine sound ************************************ The is sound is for use with AD's excellent Hunter F.6. ---------------- Installation ---------------- Drop the Hun.wav file in you sounds folder. Open up hunter_F6_data.ini and scroll down to [sound] entry [sound] EngineSoundName=Jet engine ---> change this to hun DamagedEngineSound= FlapsSoundName=Flaps AirbrakesSoundName=Airbrakes GearsSound=Gear that's it. Also included is dfang's excellent gunsight.Before doing this backup the hunter_F6.ini and cockpit folder. the ncopy hunter_F6.ini, Hunter_cockpit.ini and cokpit folder to Hunter_F6 directory Credits: dfang for his excellent gunsight and converting the hunter engine sound for use in SF. I recorded the sound from the movie "Border" and dfang converted the file for use in SF. This little sound would not have been possible without his great help. Submitter ghostrider883 Submitted 09/09/2005 Category SF/WO* Sound Mods

View File Mystere IVA Indian AF No. 1 Sqdn "Tigers" This skin is for ajunaidr's excellent Mystere IVA.The skin represents Mystere IVA's of No. 1 Sqdn Indian AF "Tigers" this pack contains serial number decals of all the 110 Mysteres delivered to the IAF(IA935-958, IA1001-1056, IA1310-1339.) The Mystere IVA served with the IAF from 1957 to 1974. Many thanks to ajunaidr for his excellent Mystere IVA model Submitter ghostrider883 Submitted 07/26/2005 Category Indian Air Force/Navy Skins

View File Mystere IVA Indian AF No. 8 Sqdn"Eight Pursoots" This skinis for ajunaidr's excellent Mystere IVA.The skin represents Mystere IVA's on of No. 8 Sqdn Indian AF "Eight Pursoots" this pack contains serial number decals of all the 110 Mysteres delivered to the IAF(IA935-958, IA1001-1056, IA1310-1339.) The Mystere IVA served with the IAF from 1957 to 1974. Many thanks to ajunaidr for his excellent Mystere IVA model Submitter ghostrider883 Submitted 07/24/2005 Category Indian Air Force/Navy Skins