dtmdragon

Reaper....

Nice find, the ausies were always a bit sore over losing their Skyhawks and then having to lease them back

To increase your engagement ranges use the mission editor to move the waypoint directly before the objective waypoint five or so times as far away from the objective waypoint that game puts it. This is the waypoint you jump to when you time jump. Do it for every flight of aircraft, yours and enemy.

Thanks wrench

Nice! The more SEA airforces the better!

F-35A/B/C update pack coming soon... - Aircraft performance, engine performance, weapons capability, AESA radar performance, radar/ IR signatures, electronic countermeasures, EOTS system, textures/ markings... - Block 2B, Block 3i & Block 3F - USMC and USAF IOC

I have searched high and low to no avail so can someone please steer me in the direction of the topic/ thread with the SF2 F-22 Alpha model? (the one that's not in the downloads section) Thanks, Dan

Thanks mate!

Following on from my RNZAF Canberra replacement 'what if' F-4D and F-111A, here is another of the options considered at the time and probably the closest to being purchased instead of the A-4K Skyhawk: Royal New Zealand Air Force F-5A Freedom Fighter No. 75 Squadron 1970-1991

B-1B masquerading as a Tu-160 Blackjack

Hay guys can you get a radar screen to display a working moving map? I tried changing the radar node to moving _ map in the cockpit.ini but the map is zoomed all the way out, offset to the side and doesn't function. I tried it with a 3rd party and stock TW SF2 cockpit. Cheers, Dan

Cheers guys, was trying to get the F-111 cockpit radar scope to be a moving map to better represent a F-111D cockpit but its not possible as you guys have said with the current model.

Love that camo

Operation Cf-105 Avro Arrow Mk III squadron marking 1960- 1988.... 410 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force 1960 416 Squadron Canadian Armed Forces 1968 409 Squadron Canadian Armed Forces 1973

Background (factual): In mid 1964 Operational Requirement No. 5/Air called for a tactical combat aircraft to replace the Canberra. Specifically a long range aircraft with the primary role of counter-air/interdiction and secondary roles of close air support and air defense. In June 1965 The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Morrison was quoted as wanting 18 F-111 aircraft for the RNZAF at a cost of £1.5 million per aircraft. The public and media supported the idea but the Chief of Defense Staff (who was a Naval Officer) and the acting Prime Minister publicly opposed the purchase. In August 1965 the Chiefs of Staff Committee rejected the idea of acquiring long-range interdiction aircraft and in September agreed that close air support should be the primary role of the new combat aircraft. In December came Air Staff Requirement No. 12 with the following requirements of the new combat aircraft: - Ability to provide effective air support to ground forces. - Highly reliable and robust - Self defense capability to evade or counter supersonic interceptors and surface-to-air missiles. - Long range. - Ability to operate closely with American and Australian forces. By May 1966 the RNZAF had finished evaluating six candidate aircraft: - F-4C Phantom II - A-7A Corsair II - Mirage IIIO - F-5A Freedom Fighter - F-104G Starfighter - A-4E Skyhawk In August 1966 the RNZAF officially asked the government to purchase 16 F-4 Phantoms at a total cost of £19 million. Now remember AVM Morrison making it known he wanted the F-111? He would later go on to admit he never wanted the F-111 he had wanted the F-4 all along but given the cost of the F-4 he wanted to make it look more attractive (cost wise) by putting it next to the F-111. The minister of Defense then announced the final stage of the evaluation had been reached and a decision was a few weeks away. The purchase of the F-4 seemed to be all but done... BUT the Treasury department now intervened and recommended purchasing the F-5! The RNZAF High Command was furious! But ultimately powerless to halt the path to purchasing the A-4 Skyhwak that had just begun. Over the next year the RNZAF, Cabinet Defense Committee, Treasury, the Finance Minister and the Chief of Defense wrangled over purchasing the F-4 or an alternative (F-5 or A-4). Then at the end of 1967 the New Zealand Currency was devalued and a squadron of F-4 Phantoms was now instantly out of New Zealand’s price range. It was either 11 Phantoms or 16 Skyhawks. So the Skyhawk it was. So if the Treasury Department hadn't intervened in the procurement process towards the end of 1966 it seems entirely likely that New Zealand would have placed and order for the F-4 Phantom II at the end of that year! And so I give you the F-4D Phantom II in RNZAF Service 1969 to 2002: I chose the F-4D as when the order would have likely been placed in late 1966/ early 1967 the F-4D was the current USAF production model as the first of the F-4E models were only just being built as part of the USAF F-4D contract. The RNZAF F-4D models are built to the same standard as the last USAF F-4D coming off the production line in the late 60's. However like the A-4K in real life they are 'fitted for but not with' ECM/ RHAW equipment. This means the wiring, sensors and cockpit RHAW display are installed but the actual 'black box' control units are not. The reason for this (as in real life with the A-4K) was not an economy measure as most references state (including the Third Wire manual) but because the equipment was in such demand by US forces for use in Vietnam. So the aircraft were delivered without them but with the intention of fitting them at a latter date. However that day simply never came and this is possibly where the additional cost of purchasing/ installing them played a part in it not happening. The Kiwi F-4D Phantoms are capable of caring the full range of the USAF Phantom arsenal including first generation smart weapons. However only the Mk 82/83/84 series bombs and unguided rockets are used by the RNZAF. For the air-to-air role the SUU-23/A gunpod, AIM-7E and AIM-9E are chosen with the AIM-4 Falcons performance in Vietnam causing the RNZAF to steer well clear of it. The Kiwi Phantoms are delivered in SEA colors with the old RAF style New Zealand Air Force roundels. But shortly after arriving in New Zealand the then current RNZAF Sliver Fern Leaf roundel is painted on. These only last till the end of 1970 when the current Kiwi roundel replaces it. Squadron badges are now starting to appear and the aircraft which are getting that infamous dirty Phantom worn look. F-4D Phantom II Delivery Markings 1969 F-4D Phantom II No. 75 Squadron Fern Leaf Roundels Late 1969 F-4D Phantom II No. 75 Squadron New Kiwi Roundels 1970 By 1973 the redundant RHAW display has been removed from the cockpit and so has the empty IRST pod from under the nose that was to house the RHAW gear. F-4D Phantom II No. 2 Squadron Late 1970's F-4D Phantom II No. 75 Squadron Early 1980's In the mid 80's the original SEA camouflage scheme is replaced by the European 1 scheme that better suits the New Zealand environment. F-4D Phantom II No. 2 Squadron 1984 F-4D Phantom II No. 75 Squadron Late 1980's By the early 80's the Kiwi Phantoms were showing their age and 1960's heritage. The RNZAF is faced with replacing or upgrading the Phantoms. Ultimately the government decides that upgrading the F-4D fleet is the most affordable option. In preparation for the upgrade 8 more F-4D Phantoms are purchased from the USAF in 1985. Unlike the current Kiwi Phantoms these aircraft had been upgraded in USAF service with countermeasure dispensers and a modern RWR which gave the RNZAF a taste of things to come. The USAF Hill Grey camouflage scheme on these aircraft is the most popular with the majority of Kiwi aircrew. F-4D Phantom II (78) Delivery Markings 1985 (Ex 179th FIS and 98th TFS) F-4D Phantom II (78) No. 75 Squadron Late 1985 F-4D Phantom II (78) No. 75 Squadron Late 1980's In 1986 a comprehensive $140 million upgrade program is undertaken. Known as project 'Kahu' the heart of the upgrade is replacing the old AN/APG-109 radar with the modern AN/APG-66(NZ) multi-mode radar. The cockpit is modernized with glass displays, HOTAS and a Ferranti wide-angle HUD. Survivability in increased with the ALR-66 RWR and ALE-40 countermeasure dispensers. The MIL-STD 1553B databus and Litton Industries LN-93 inertial navigation system are also installed. The airframes and engines are completely stripped down and given a life extension with almost all of the aircraft wiring replaced. A smoke abatement system is added along with low voltage formation lights. The aircraft also receive armament upgrades including the capability to fire AIM-9L, AIM-7M, AGM-65B/G and GBU-10 Paveway II laser-guided bombs. The old F-4 Phantom external center drop tanks are also replaced by the F-15 600 gallon HPC tanks as on USAF Phantoms. By the end of 1991 all New Zealand and ex USAF Phantoms have been upgraded to the 'Kahu' standard. F-4D 'Kahu' Phantom II No. 2 Squadron 1988 F-4D 'Kahu' Phantom II No. 75 Squadron Mid 1990's Little would change from now until their retirement in 2002 except for a move from the Euro1 camouflage to an all over dark green. F-4D 'Kahu' Phantom II No. 75 and No. 2 Composite Squadron 1997

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File Name: F-4 Phantom II in Royal New Zealand Air Force service ('What If') File Submitter: dtmdragon File Submitted: 11 September 2015 File Category: What If Hangar F-4 Phantom II in Royal New Zealand Air Force service ('What If') Background (factual): In mid 1964 Operational Requirement No. 5/Air called for a tactical combat aircraft to replace the Canberra. Specifically a long range aircraft with the primary role of counter-air/interdiction and secondary roles of close air support and air defense. In June 1965 The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Morrison was quoted as wanting 18 F-111 aircraft for the RNZAF at a cost of £1.5 million per aircraft. The public and media supported the idea but the Chief of Defense Staff (who was a Naval Officer) and the acting Prime Minister publicly opposed the purchase. In August 1965 the Chiefs of Staff Committee rejected the idea of acquiring long-range interdiction aircraft and in September agreed that close air support should be the primary role of the new combat aircraft. In December came Air Staff Requirement No. 12 with the following requirements of the new combat aircraft: - Ability to provide effective air support to ground forces. - Highly reliable and robust - Self defense capability to evade or counter supersonic interceptors and surface-to-air missiles. - Long range. - Ability to operate closely with American and Australian forces. By May 1966 the RNZAF had finished evaluating six candidate aircraft: - F-4C Phantom II - A-7A Corsair II - Mirage IIIO - F-5A Freedom Fighter - F-104G Starfighter - A-4E Skyhawk In August 1966 the RNZAF officially asked the government to purchase 16 F-4 Phantoms at a total cost of £19 million. Now remember AVM Morrison making it known he wanted the F-111? He would later go on to admit he never wanted the F-111 he had wanted the F-4 all along but given the cost of the F-4 he wanted to make it look more attractive (cost wise) by putting it next to the F-111. The minister of Defense then announced the final stage of the evaluation had been reached and a decision was a few weeks away. The purchase of the F-4 seemed to be all but done... BUT the Treasury department now intervened and recommended purchasing the F-5! The RNZAF High Command was furious! But ultimately powerless to halt the path to purchasing the A-4 Skyhwak that had just begun. Over the next year the RNZAF, Cabinet Defense Committee, Treasury, the Finance Minister and the Chief of Defense wrangled over purchasing the F-4 or an alternative (F-5 or A-4). Then at the end of 1967 the New Zealand Currency was devalued and a squadron of F-4 Phantoms was now instantly out of New Zealand’s price range. It was either 11 Phantoms or 16 Skyhawks. So the Skyhawk it was. So if the Treasury Department hadn't intervened in the procurement process towards the end of 1966 it seems entirely likely that New Zealand would have placed and order for the F-4 Phantom II at the end of that year! And so I give you the F-4D Phantom II in RNZAF Service 1969 to 2002. I chose the F-4D as when the order would have likely been placed in late 1966/ early 1967 the F-4D was the current USAF production model as the first of the F-4E models were only just being built as part of the USAF F-4D contract. The RNZAF F-4D models are built to the same standard as the last USAF F-4D coming off the production line in the late 60's. However like the A-4K in real life they are 'fitted for but not with' ECM/ RHAW equipment. This means the wiring, sensors and cockpit RHAW display are installed but the actual 'black box' control units are not. The reason for this (as in real life with the A-4K) was not an economy measure as most references state (including the Third Wire manual) but because the equipment was in such demand by US forces for use in Vietnam. So the aircraft were delivered without them but with the intention of fitting them at a latter date. However that day simply never came and this is possibly where the additional cost of purchasing/ installing them played a part in it not happening. The Kiwi F-4D Phantoms are capable of caring the full range of the USAF Phantom arsenal including first generation smart weapons. However only the Mk 82/83/84 series bombs and unguided rockets are used by the RNZAF. For the air-to-air role the SUU-23/A gunpod, AIM-7E and AIM-9E are chosen with the AIM-4 Falcons performance in Vietnam causing the RNZAF to steer well clear of it. Four separate Aircraft: F-4D Phantom II RNZAF - Initial aircraft delivered in 1969 fitted for but not with ECM/ RHAW equipment. F-4D Phantom II (72) RNZAF - By 1973 the redundant RHAW display has been removed from the cockpit as well as the empty IRST pod under the nose that was to house the RHAW gear. F-4D Phantom II (78) RNZAF - Second hand attrition aircraft from USAF stocks delivered in 1985 in preparation for the project Kahu upgrade of the fleet. F-4D Phantom II (88) Kahu RNZAF - In 1986 a comprehensive $140 million upgrade program is undertaken. Known as project 'Kahu' the heart of the upgrade is replacing the old AN/APG-109 radar with the modern AN/APG-66(NZ) multi-mode radar. The cockpit is modernized with glass displays, HOTAS and a Ferranti wide-angle HUD. Survivability in increased with the ALR-66 RWR and ALE-40 countermeasure dispensers. The MIL-STD 1553B databus and Litton Industries LN-93 inertial navigation system are also installed. The airframes and engines are completely stripped down and given a life extension with almost all of the aircraft wiring replaced. A smoke abatement system is added along with low voltage formation lights. The aircraft also receive armament upgrades including the capability to fire AIM-9L, AIM-7M, AGM-65B/G and GBU-10 Paveway II laser-guided bombs. The old F-4 Phantom external center drop tanks are also replaced by the F-15 600 gallon HPC tanks as on USAF Phantoms. By the end of 1991 all New Zealand and ex USAF Phantoms have been upgraded to the 'Kahu' standard. More sceen shots and the full 'what if' story here: http://combatace.com/topic/86994-f-4-phantom-ii-in-royal-new-zealand-air-force-service/ Requirments: you will need one of the SF2 games with the F-4D as well the Third Wire DLC A-4K Skyhawk for the decals. Bonus: Included in a separate folder is a RNZAF F-4D for use with the SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion Pack. This is the Kiwi F-4D fitted with the required ECM and stores for operations in the Vietnam War. Credits: - comrad - Sundowner - Dave - eburger68 - Malibu43 - ravenclaw_007 - Bunyap - Chaser617 Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms. Enjoy! Dan (dtmdragon) Click here to download this file

File Name: 'What if' Israeli Air Force F-111 skins plus Bonus real life F-111 ECM corrections and F-111D HUD File Submitter: dtmdragon File Submitted: 10 September 2015 File Category: What If Skins 'What if' Israeli Air Force F-111 skins plus Bonus real life F-111 ECM corrections and F-111D HUD - IDF camo with white underside - IDF camo with black underside - IDF Grey Can be used with any model F-111 but made for the F-111A. I also suggest you add 'ISRAEL' to all the weapon station 'AttachmentType=' statments in the F-111_data.INI BONUS (optional): Also included is the correct working HUD for the F-111D and the correct internal ECM jammers for ALL the F-111 models. These are not 'what ifs'. All the F-111 came with the internal AN/ALQ-94 or AN/ALQ-137 deceptive and noise jammer. Likewise the F-111D had a basic HUD. You will need: http://combatace.com/files/file/15561-sf2-updated-usaf-ef-111aef-combat-lancersaardvarksravens/ http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/ Credits: FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 viper63a's SF2 Updated USAF E/F-111/A/E/F Combat Lancers/Aardvarks/Ravens Click here to download this file

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Pink Kiwis! IDF F-111I

Very cool

Background (factual): In mid 1964 Operational Requirement No. 5/Air called for a tactical combat aircraft to replace the Canberra. Specifically a long range aircraft with the primary role of counter-air/interdiction and secondary roles of close air support and air defense. In June 1965 Wellingtons Dominion Post quoted the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Morrison as advocating the ‘super-performance’ F-111 in a story headlined ‘Air Force favours US aircraft purchase’. ‘The RNZAF wants the super-performance F-111 variable-wing fighter-bomber to replace its Vampire and Canberra combat jets. The Chief of Air Staff, AVG Morrison said in Wellington yesterday. He said he believed the final decision would have to be made by the end of the year. The planes would be delivered 18 months to two years after that and be operational 18 months to two years later. He expected the planes to be available for about £1.5 million each. He said the choice had narrowed to three planes: the F-111, the F-4 and the F-5. But the F-111 is easily at the top end with the flexibility of variable geometry wings and its ability to operate as a fighter or a bomber. It is the only aircraft that can replace BOTH the Canberra and the Vampire. He said yesterday he was influenced by the Australian’s choice of the F-111 and hoped to see close co-operation between the two air forces, particularly in deployment and operation of their aircraft’. The New Zealand public, defence commentators and media supported the idea but the Chief of Defense Staff (who was a Naval Officer) and the acting Prime Minister publicly opposed the purchase and so in August 1965 the Chiefs of Staff Committee rejected the idea of acquiring long-range interdiction aircraft and agreed that close air support should be the primary role of the new combat aircraft. This would ultimately lead to the purchase of the A-4K Skyhawks in 1968. But what if the acting Prime Minister and Chief of Defence Staff had politically supported the purchase of the F-111?..... And so I give you the F-111A Aardvark in RNZAF Service 1968 to 2015: The standard USAF production F-111A model was ordered by the RNZAF in late 1965. The Kiwi aircraft were built at the same time as the first USAF production batch with no modification or changes from the USAF A model so the aircraft did not suffer the development delays and structural problems the Australian C model Aardvarks did. Consequently the Kiwi Aardvarks were delivered on schedule towards the end of 1968 and were declared operational a year and a half later in early 1970. Weapons purchased for use on the F-111 are the Mk 82/83/84 bombs, M61A1 weapons bay gun pod and the AIM-9E The Kiwi Aardvarks are delivered in standard USAF SEA colors (and like the first USAF and RAAF Aadvarks the undersides are painted white) with the old RAF style New Zealand Air Force roundels. Shortly after arriving in New Zealand these are replaced with the then current RNZAF Sliver Fern Leaf roundel. These only last till the end of 1970 when the current Kiwi roundel replaces it. Squadron badges and fin stripe are now starting to appear. F-111A Aardvark Delivery Markings 1968 F-111A Aardvark No. 75 Squadron Fern Leaf Roundels Late 1968 F-111A Aardvark No. 75 Squadron New Kiwi Roundels 1970 By 1973 the undersides of the aircraft have been re-painted black for lower visibility when operating at night. F-111A Aardvark No. 75 Squadron 1973 During the 70's the AN/APS-109 and AN/ALQ-94 sensor/ transmitter panels on the nose are painted over and the newer style tail flashes added. F-111A Aardvark No. 2 Squadron Late 1970's In the mid 80's the original SEA camouflage scheme is replaced by the European 1 scheme that better suits the New Zealand environment F-111A Aardvark No. 75 Squadron Late 1984 F-111A Aardvark No. 2 Squadron Late 1980's In 1988 the RNZAF F-111A fleet goes through an extensive avionics upgrade and replacement of their attack and terrain following radars (TFR). At the heart of the upgrade is an enhanced ‘Pacer Strike’ upgraded that replaces the analogue Mark I avionics sweet with the modern digital equivalent including: Laser ring gyro INS, Digital stores management system, Dual mission computers, Digital flight controls, Digital ALR-66 RWR, Modern Ferranti HUD, Cockpit MFDs and Mil-Std-1553B bus interface. The original AN/APQ-113 attack radar is replaced with the multi-mode AN/APG-68NZ and the AN/APQ-110 TFR system is replaced by the AN/APN-237A TFR (as used in the LANTIRN AN/AAQ-13 navigation pod.) The original AN/ALE-28 countermeasure dispensers are replaced with the newer AN/ALE-47 Weapons capability is upgraded with the integration of the AN/AVQ-26 Pave Tack, GBU-10 Paveway II laser-guided bomb, AGM-86D Harpoon ASM and AIM-9L. The upgraded Kiwi F-111A are given the designation F-111AM. F-111AM Aardvark No. 75 Squadron Mid 1988 F-111AM Aardvark No. 2 Squadron Mid 1990's In 1997 a new all over green camouflage scheme in introduced. F-111AM Aardvark No. 75 and No. 2 Composite Squadron 1997 In 2002 phase II of the 1988 mid life upgrade is under taken. The INS is upgraded with GPS, the AN/APG-68NZ is upgraded to the AN/APG-68NZ(V)9 standard with full synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability and the ability to generate target co-ordinates for GPS weapons. The aging AN/AVQ-26 Pave Tack is retired and replaced by the AN/AAQ-28 LITENING targeting pod by utilising the weapons bay ECM pod station. The monochrome cockpit MFDs are upgraded with color versions. A Digital Terma ALQ-213 EW Management Unit is added. The Elta EL/L-8222 jamming pod is integrated as a replacement for the obsolete AN/ALQ-94 system the aircraft were delivered with. The GBU-31 GPS guided bomb, GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb and AIM-120C are purchased and cleared for operational use. The upgraded Kiwi F-111AM are given the new designation of F-111M and re-painted in a new all over tactical grey camouflage scheme. F-111M Aardvark No. 75 and No. 2 Composite Squadron 2002