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  1. Posted

    A few small points (incomplete) to check on the Su-35:
    The cockpit is of the Su-27 series, not a Su-35.
    Also the Su-35S doesnt have "odd-rods" IFF antenna under the nose
    The model is missing the forward-facing RWR antennas relocated on the wing leading edges
    The chaff/flare dispensers are of a new type, holding 14 x 50mm cartridges, 2 outer rows of 5 and a center row of 4
    The tailcone holds 2 additional downward-firing dispensers
    Tailplane underside forward area is titanium like on the top
    :smile:

    https://www.jetphotos.com/aircraft/Sukhoi+Su-35S
    below a selection

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10726978

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10178857

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10234219

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10045785

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10662772

    https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10009284

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  3. Posted

    On 12/4/2022 at 7:45 AM, bazillius said:

    Try to use Googlr translator button. its more or less nice works on this page

    https://pikabu.ru/story/o_vizualnyikh_razlichiyakh_istrebiteley_semeystva_su27_5133292

    The variant description on the linked page, I think they have missed to point out the new location of the forward-facing RWR antennas.
    Those are relocated to the leading edges of the wings.

  4. Posted

    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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  9. Posted

    Ive been looking for a hotfix for the pylon angle problem some time ago (Feb 2016 says my test bed file F-16CM_B52 data ini) :blink:
    Ive added a new component with new systems. The systems are flaps with a permanent angle which moves the offending pylon/launcher.
    IIRC, that worked as advertised :biggrin:  but did not for the launcher/towed decoy combo mesh on several F-16 variants. Perhaps a hierarchy issue or something else.
    The weapon attachment angles require edits to match the "flapped" pylon/launcher angle

    Ive attached my modified testbed file - note that the "PylonAngles" component lacks entries like MassFraction=0 and perhaps another thing or two (FM experts to consult)

    F-16CM_B52_Data.INI

  11. Posted · Edited by Crusader
    typos

    C.12, Spanish AF started with AIM-9B which were upgraded to/replaced with AIM-9J very quickly.
    The AIM-9J were again upgraded to AIM-9N-2. Upgrade was made by the EdA themself, they are different
    visually (coloring) from US-upgraded 9N-2 in service with e.g. Belgium.
    Sparrow variant was the AIM-7E during the whole service life with EdA.
    Gun pod SUU-16
    Spain received ECM pods,  "3-can" (6 antennas) ALQ-87 and the ALQ-72
    Other stores in service with Spain: BLU-1, LAU-3A, BR-250, BR-500

    Sipri database, yep, its a good source for basic info/research leads and not without errors, even missing known transfers entirely.
    Useful for a general idea about acquisition/service entry of equipment.

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  13. Posted · Edited by Crusader

    14 hours ago, Eagle114th said:

    What kind of AIM-9s and AIM-7s does Egyptian F-4s, carry?  And which AIM-9s does their Mirage 5SEE and 5E2 carry? Does Eygptian F-9 (J-9 Farmer), MiG-19s, besides specific MiG-21 ever get modified to carry AIM-9s? 

    The sipri.org arms transfer database is another source, at least for an initial lead on various things.

    From memory: Egypt started with 9J's on the F-4E, quickly supplanted by AIM-9P-3 and also received AIM-9P-4 later in the 80's for F-16C.
    AIM-7E and E-2 for F-4E (dont know atm if they received the improved E-3).

    Mirages were fitted with Magic 1 and modified for AIM-9P-3, Ive seen photos of both configurations.

    The Farmers were modified for the 9P-3.

     

    EDIT: missile type (and some other info) from the 10+ years old Osprey books is outdated.

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  17. Posted

    The large box indicates total fuel, in lb's as set in the cockpit ini
    Max indicated value is set to 32033.0 lb
    The data ini should have the fuel quantity set in kg
    Screenies are showing that the EFT content is added to the total indicated by the large box.
    So the max value is set too high for indicating only internal fuel, probably.

    I'll have to reactivate the SH in my install and then see what alternative setups I can make.

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