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Mig-21M The Mig-21M (modernizeerovannyy) was the export version of the Mig-21S (Sapfeer-21 radar), the first fighter of the third generation Mig-21s. Both NATO nickname was Fishbed-J, the engine was the Soyuz R11F2S-300. It differed from the domestic version in two important respects: the downgraded (simplified) avionics and the built-in GSh-23L gun. The Mig-21MF (modernizeerovannyy forseerovannyy), the export version of the Mig-21SM (S-modernizeerovannyy), all named Fishbed-J too, had the more powerfull engine Soyuz R13-300, the rear view periscope and two blast deflectors below the blow-in doors. The Mig-21M was exported in East Germany (87), Poland (36), Czechoslovakia (24), Romania (60), Yugoslavia (25), Bulgaria (15), Syria (12), Egypt (12) and India. The IAF had 65 Soviet-built Mig-21M (izdeliye 96) were called in India Mig-21MF, but the Indian-built Type-88(izdeliye 96F) , very similar to soviet Mig-21MF, was called Mig-21M , that caused some misunderstandings ….. This is taken from Yefim Gordon’s Mig-21 masterpiece. There was’nt in TW/TK simulations. So I started from the Mig-21MF and removed the periscope and the blast deflectors, changed the engine stats (data taken from previous Mig-21S mod), made some other editings (performances and weapons) took some stock MF skins (Soviet, Syrian and Eaf), made new ones and historical known serial numbers. I was not able to remove periscope from inside the cockpit, if someone could , do it please. Because some Mig-21M were sometime “retrofitted” with periscope and blast plates, I included in the pack a dedicated “retrofitted” data.ini. You have only to change it with the stock one. In this way the plane is identical in shape to Mig-21MF. In fact the IAF planes were “retrofitted”. *** * *** The new skins included: 1) LSK Silver & Camo with historical serial numbers (made on Souli’s original work as usual) and “Q” quality marks on appropriate planes; 2) PWL Silver with historical serial numbers; 3) Yugo Silver with historical serial numbers; 4) IAF Silver & Camo with known historical serial numbers; 5) FAR Silver with historical serial numbers; Stock Soviet, EAF and Syrian skin included. Credits (I hope no mistake ..): - Ordway for his wonderfull cockipt; - Spillone-104 for dedicated sound; - Soulfreak for LSK stencils To install: simply put everithing in your mod SF-2 folder. Pictures and Screenshots as usual. Happy fly. Paolo P.S. this is an "open mod" everyone can help with historical references or FM tuning.

The RF-8 Crusader was a photo-reconnaissance development and operated longer in U.S. service than any of the fighter versions. RF-8s played a crucial role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, providing essential low-level photographs impossible to acquire by other means. U.S. Naval Reserve units continued to operate the RF-8 until 1987. (*) This isn't a complete plane: You will need YAP RF-8G lod to work WHAT'S IN: - a new plane with a plenty of new skins for US NAVY & US MARINES OPERATIONS: - SF-2NA standard carriers operations ready - Canopy = Key 10 - WingFold = Key 9 INSTALL: - All in main mod folder - RF-8G lod from Yap in Aircraft/RF-8A folder - Optional View mod by KB (follow dedicated readmes in options folder) CREDITS: - Yankee Air Pirates for Original SF-1 RF-8G - Paulopanz Skins, Decals & new RF-8A Data.ini - the RF-8A team (Vols: 331Killerbee & Corktip_14) for testings - 331Killerbee Data.ini Tweakings (lights etc.), weapons (Cameras & Flares), optional view mod - Corktip_14 Data.ini Tweakings (FM etc.), pilot Enjoy! @ paulopanz