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Blackburn Buccaneer S.22 - RAN
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is the Blackburn Buccaneer for the Royal Australian Navy. This package consists of complete aircraft.
Historical Background
The military buildup in China and Indonesia in the early 1960s led the RAN to renew the airwing of its 2 Audacious class aircraft carriers, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Melbourne. At the beginning of the decade, these British aircraft carriers fielded an airwing of F3D Skyknight all weather fighters, FJ-3 Fury day fighters, and Westland Wyvern attack aircraft. All were considered incapable of coping with the fighters and air defences projected to be introduced by Indonesia and China in the ensuing years.
To respond to this situation, the RAN formulated requirements for an all-weather supersonic fighter, and a carrier-capable strike aircraft which could deploy a "special munition" after penetrating enemy defences. For this latter requirement, only two aircraft were viable, the Grumman A2F, and the Blackburn NA39. The Navy had concerns about the A2F's complex DIANE system, but overall favoured the US offering. The government, on the other hand, saw the Buccaneer requiring less of Australia's dollar reserves, and an order for a British aircraft could provide the British government a greater incentive to engage in nuclear cooperation with Australia. Since the naval fighter requirement was likely to be fulfilled by the McDonnell F-4 Phantom, using a British strike aircraft would keep the two big allies in balance. Therefore, the Government ordered 38 Buccaneer S.22s. The S.22 was basically the same as a British Buccaneer S.2.
The RAN's first Buccaneers were hoisted into HMAS Melbourne for delivery as deck cargo in 1965. Deliveries were completed in 1966. By the end of 1967, HMAS Melbourne was ready to sail with 854 Squadron fully equipped with Buccaneers. The RAN's Buccaneers did not participate in the Vietnam War, though some of their pilots and observers did fly 2 Squadron's Buccaneers on exchange to the RAAF. In 1970, the government authorised a "mid-life update" for the Buccaneer. This update was carried out by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, and included upgrades to the Buccaneer's weapons, and defensive systems. In particular, it gained the ability to use guided weapons, and the new Pave Spike pod. Deliveries of upgraded Buccaneers, designated Buccaneer S.22D began in 1972. The Liberal/Country Coalition government intended to use them in Vietnam, as a "political replacement" for the Task Force in Phuoc Tuy province, which was withdrawing. The Labor Government elected at the end of 1972 cancelled this deployment.
The Buccaneers spent the rest of the 1970s and 1980s on deployments, mainly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. In 1990, the Government decided to retire the carriers, and replace them with two Invincible class carriers. HMAS Melbourne was already in inactive reserve. Some of 854 Squadron's Buccaneers were turned over to the RAAF as attrition replacements and parts hulks. It was the beginning of the end of the Buccaneer - at least it was until the invasion of Kuwait. HMAS Sydney, with 857 Squadron's Buccaneers, was dispatched to the Gulf. Some of 854 Squadron's Buccaneers, formerly attached to HMAS Melbourne, were sent to Bahrain to support the Buccaneers of 2 Squadron, RAAF. The HMAS Sydney's Buccaneers operated beside the US Navy's A-6 Intruders against targets in Iraq and Kuwait.
After a successful tour of duty in the Gulf, the RAN's Buccaneers returned home. HMAS Melbourne was fully decommissioned in 1992, and HMAS Sydney in 1993. The RAN continued to fly a small number of Buccaneers out of HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales for fleet support. The RAN's final operational Buccaneer flight took place in 1995. After that, 2 Buccaneers were retained in airworthy for the RAN Historical Flight, a number were turned over the RAAF, and the remainder were offered for private sale, or to Museums - including one at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra.
Package
2 full aircraft, plus bomb racks. The S.22D uses the S.2B 1989 3D model for its Pave Spike station. The S.22D is edited to allow the use of US weapons.
Contents
This includes the following:
Buccaneer S.22 Extra dark sea grey and white Extra dark sea grey (British white ensign) Extra dark sea grey (Australian white ensign) Gull grey and white Buccaneer S.22D Extra dark sea grey (white decals) Extra dark sea grey (black decals) Dark sea grey Gull grey and white RAN Camouflage Squadrons 854 Squadron, RAN (HMAS Melbourne) 857 Squadron, RAN (HMAS Sydney) Requirements
- Ravenclaw007's Buccaneer FAA for SF2: https://combatace.com/files/file/12307-buccaneer-faa-for-sf2/
Installation
(If not done already), download and install Ravenclaw007's Buccaneer FAA for SF2 Add the contents of "To Mod Folder" to your mod folder. Overwrite and merge when requested. Add the following squadrons to SQUADRONLIST.INI [Squadron791]
Name=854NAS
DisplayName=854 Squadron, RAN
Nation=AustralianNavy
[Squadron792]
Name=857NAS
DisplayName=857 Squadron, RAN
Nation=AustralianNavy
Recommendation: Not to use this on the Majestic class HMAS Melbourne. I'd suggest getting Wrench's HMAS Australia, or reskinning HMS Ark Royal (R09) Credits
original Model by Russouk2004 Skins and decals by Paulopanz FM rework by Kreelin,Spillone104,Baffmeister,Cliff11 3D work,templates,Skins,weapon´s and cockpit´s by - ravenclaw_007132 downloads
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Blackburn Buccaneer S.22 - RAAF
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is the Blackburn Buccaneer for the Royal Australian Air Force. This package consists of complete aircraft.
Historical Background
When considering its Canberra replacement, the Australian Government looked at a variety of options, including the Mirage IV, the A-5 Vigilante, and the TFX (F-111). Britain's Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral of the Fleet Lord Louis Mountbatten pushed the Blackburn Buccaneer. The Buccaneer did not come close to meeting RAAF requirements, but what if it was adopted?
Given the lower price of the Buccaneer, we would have had a more than 24 - perhaps twice that. Enough for 3 squadrons easily. Deliveries of RAAF Buccaneers began in 1965 to 82 Wing at RAAF Amberley, Queensland. The RAAF Buccaneers were given the mark number Strike Mark 22. They were generally similar to the Royal Navy's Buccaneer S.2. An ILS was fitted, and some of the carrier-deck equipment was deleted, but the hydraulic folding wings were retained. In addition to the British twin bomb rack, the BRU-42 Triple Ejector Rack was procured, and US bombs such as the Mark 82 and M117 were tested.
3 RAAF squadrons were equipped with Buccaneers. 1 Squadron was the primary strike squadron, 2 Squadron also performed the strike role, and was intended for forward defence if necessary, and 6 Squadron was tasked with conversion training and reconnaissance. 6 Squadron also backed up 1 Squadron.
2 Squadron was the first RAAF Buccaneer unit to see combat. It was deployed in 1967 to Phan Rang Air Base in South Vietnam to support the B-57 Canberras of the USAF's 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. Between 1967 and 1972, 2 Squadrons Buccaneers performed thousands of missions in South Vietnam. With the addition of electronic countermeasures pods, RAAF Buccaneers were authorised to operate over North Vietnam. 2 Squadron Buccaneers also provided direct support to the Australian Task Force in Phuoc Tuy Province. 2 Squadron lost 1 Buccaneer in an accident, and sustained no losses due to enemy action, though a number of aircraft were damaged by ground fire.
Upon their return to Australia, the Buccaneers moved towards a precision strike role with laser guided bombs, and maritime strike with the AGM-84 Harpoon. A number of ex-Royal Navy extra aircraft were purchased to replace attrition. Progressive upgrades kept the force operating efficiently.
In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion of Kuwait. 2 Squadron's Buccaneers formed part of the RAAF's contribution to Operation Damask. RAAF Buccaneers attacked Iraqi ground forces, airfields, and communication and transport infrastructure. Unlike RAF Buccaneers, the RAAF Buccaneers dropped bombs from their first day. The RAAF's Buccaneers used laser guided bombs, and introduced the AGM-84E SLAM into RAAF service. The Buccaneers also took part in the Battle of Bubiyan using Harpoon missiles against the Iraqi Navy. 3 RAAF Buccaneers were lost to ground fire, with 2 aircrew killed.
2 Squadron's return to Australia heralded the twilight of the Buccaneer's Australian service. In 1992, the Australian Government dropped plans to upgrade the Buccaneers and began to look for a replacement. The Buccaneer would continue in the strike role until 1996, and a small number would be used for reconnaissance until 1998.
The options to replace the Buccaneer were the Panavia Tornado, and the F-15E Strike Eagle - but those are skins for another time, or another modder.
Package
4 full aircraft, plus bomb racks, and bonus materials. The aircraft have been edited to use US weapons, and to allow the BRU-42 Triple Ejector Rack. Internal carriage of laser guided bombs is provided. 2 500 or 1000 lb Paveway bombs can be carried. The bomb bays will also carry 4 M117, or Mark 82.
Contents
Buccaneer S.22A (1965-1970) Green/Grey camouflage SEAC camouflage SEA camouflage SEA Night camouflage Buccaneer S.22B (1970-1983) Green/Grey camouflage Green/Grey camouflage with low vis roundel Green/Grey wraparound camouflage SEAC camouflage SEAC wraparound camouflage SEA camouflage SEA Night camouflage Buccaneer S.22B (1983-1989) Green/Grey wraparound camouflage SEAC wraparound camouflage SEA camouflage SEA Night camouflage Buccaneer S.22B (1989-1998) Green/Grey wraparound camouflage SEAC wraparound camouflage SEA camouflage SEA Night camouflage Desert camouflage (Operation Damask, 1991) Medium sea grey Gunship grey Squadron markings with squadronlist.ini numbers 1 Squadron: 716 2 Squadron: 193 6 Squadron: 787 Bonus Material Generic day and night SEA textures. These are suitable for any air arm using SEA camouflage, such as the USAF, RNZAF, RBAF, or ROKAF. RAAF SEA camouflage with SEAC roundels Requirements
Ravenclaw007's Buccaneer RAF for SF2. In addition, to get full benefit out of the package, you should download all of his weapon packs.
Installation
(If not done already), download and install Ravenclaw007's Buccaneer RAF for SF2 Add the contents of "To Mod Folder" to your mod folder. Overwrite and merge when requested. Ensure the squadron numbers in the decals match your squadronlist.ini folder. If they do not, edit accordingly. Bonus Materials: textures only. To be used, decals and ini files are required to make a complete skin. Credits
Original Model by Russouk2004 Skins and decals by Paulopanz Loading and Hangar screens by Soulman and Gustav FM rework by Kreelin,Spillone104,Baffmeister,Cliff11 3D work,templates,Skins,weapon´s and cockpit´s by - ravenclaw_007 If anyone has been missed, please send me a message.143 downloads
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SEA Buccaneer - textures only
By Sheriff001 in What If Skins
Information
Generic SEA camouflage textures for the Blackburn Buccaneer.
Textures only, no inis, or decals are provided.
This would be suitable for anyone wanting to make a USAF or an RNZAF Buccaneer.
Day and night SEA camouflage is provided.
For anyone interested in the RAAF Buccaneer, these screenshots serve as a preview of the SEA part of that package. I am currently working on loadouts with US weapons, which are more appropriate for the RAAF.
Installation Instructions
Use these textures in a complete skin for the Blackburn Buccaneer. The texture labelled "Tail RWR" is used for versions with the RWR bullet on top of the fin. Credits
Ravenclaw_007: Templates51 downloads
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Mirage IIIO SEA Camouflage
By Sheriff001 in Mirage 3
Overview
TW's Mirage IIIO DLC with a SEA camouflage scheme based on the scheme used by the Mirage 5BAs of the Belgian Air Force. I did it because I never found the European camouflage on the Mirages to be all that sensible for Australia, the SEA scheme looks like a better fit.
The skins are entirely generic, just the camouflage scheme, so it can fit any nation. No markings are provided, only decals are used. You must have the Mirage IIIO DLC for the RAAF decals. All the decal inis are taken straight from the Mirage IIIO DLC.
The skins should work for any Mirage IIIE derivative. There were some changes to panel lines and lights for the Mirage IIIO, so the texture for the nose does not precisely fit the Mirage IIIC. That said, I can make a nose texture for the M3C if asked. Simple enough. The template used was Ludo's Mirage IIIC DLC template.
Provided
SEA Skins for Mirage IIIO(A), IIIO(F), and IIIO(F/A) Installation
Copy contents of the "To Mod Folder" folder into your mod folder. Credits
Ludo: Templates TW: Mirage IIIO DLC, Mirage 5BA DLC Notes
Screenshots contain weapons from ravenclaw007.82 downloads
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RAAF F-111C/G/A/RF-111C new skin pack
By Sheriff001 in F-111
RAAF F-111 reskinning
Born in Texas, lived in Queensland - the Pig.
Here are new skins for the RAAF F-111s. The SEA camouflage skins have been repainted, mostly in accordance with LeL's SF1 F-111C. In addition to the usual fin squadron markings, the crests are also displayed. The grey skins have also been redone. All of this was done on the new templates provided by slick_cowboy, who more than lives up to his username. In addition to F-111C skins, F-111A, and F-111G skins are provided. In addition, the hypothetical RF-111A from "F-111 Super Vark Pack" has been repurposed as an RF-111C.
All serials have been added. The following versions are represented:
F-111C (Early) SEA camouflage: 28 serials including the 4 F-111A attrition replacements converted to F-111C. Squadron markings for 1SQN, 6 SQN, and blank squadron markings (which may be accessed by selecting "No. 82 Wing" in the loadout) ARDU SEA camouflage/white - A8-132 only
[*]F-111C (Late)
SEA camouflage: 28 serials including the 4 F-111A attrition replacements converted to F-111C. Squadron markings for 1SQN, 6 SQN, and blank squadron markings (which may be accessed by selecting "No. 82 Wing" in the loadout) Gunship Grey: 28 serials including the 4 F-111A attrition replacements converted to F-111C. Black squadron markings for 1SQN and 6SQN.
[*]F-111G
Gunship Grey, 6SQN (Black tail): 15 serials. Gunship Grey, 6SQN (Blue tail): 15 serials.
F-111A SEA camouflage. 4 serials only (A8-109, 112, 113, 114). New userlist.ini with RAAF service from 1982-1984. An alternate loading screen, featuring a RAAF F-111A still fitted with short wings is also provided.
[*]RF-111C
SEA camouflage: 28 serials including the 4 F-111A attrition replacements converted to F-111C. Squadron markings for 1SQN, 6 SQN, and blank squadron markings (which may be accessed by selecting "No. 82 Wing" in the loadout) Gunship Grey: 28 serials including the 4 F-111A attrition replacements converted to F-111C. Black squadron markings for 1SQN and 6SQN.
Important notes:
All squadron markings are at the decal level, they are not painted on. The numbers used are as follows. If you need to edit them, please do so. 1SQN: 716 82WG: 726 6SQN: 787 ARDU: 725
For the squadronlist.ini:
[squadron716]
Name=1SQNRAAF
DisplayName=No. 1 Squadron
Nation=Australia
[squadron726]
Name=82RAAF
DisplayName=No. 82 Wing
Nation=Australia
[squadron725]
Name=ARDU
DisplayName=Aircraft Research and Development Unit
Nation=Australia
[squadron787]
Name=6RAAF
DisplayName=No. 6 Squadron
Nation=Australia
The nose wheel door buzz numbers are missing. There is an apparent issue in the LOD file that prevents their display. This was discovered after testing.
Extras:
Alternate squadron markings for the SEA camouflaged aircraft: The big "1" for 1SQN (example: http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircraft/small/000/500/500438.jpg) Simple yellow or blue lightning flash (examples: https://www.sites.google.com/site/shess0757/_/rsrc/1401962709125/fsx-and-real-f-111-aircraft/image079.jpg)
These can be added by altering the name of the standard squadron decals (named "raaflsqnXXX.tga" and "raafrsqnXXX.tga", and copying the non-standard markings in, or you may simply overwrite the standard markings)
Installation instructions
Remove and backup all existing skins for the F-111C(Early), F-111C(Late), and the RAAF skin for the F-111G. Copy "Objects" into your mod folder. Merge and overwrite as necessary
Credits:
slickcowboy: Templates LeL: Skin patterns FastCargo and the crew on the F-111 Super Vark Pack
If anyone has been missed, or any individuals on the Super Vark Pack team wish to be mentioned personally, please contact me.
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USCG F-4 Phantom
By Sheriff001 in F-4
This is my April Fools Day 2016 joke released as a skin. It is a US Coast Guard F-4J Phantom, supposedly used for drug interdiction in the 1980s.
Installation Instructions
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your ModFolder. Rename NATIONNAME216.tga as required. For all serial and buzz numbers, you will need FRPignon's F-4J Phantom II Early (1966-1974) TK 1.1 mod located at: http://combatace.com/files/file/15291-f-4j-phantom-ii-early-1966-1974-tk/
Add the following to your Nations.ini file. Change XXX to an appropriate number in your Nations.ini file:
[NationXXX]
Name=USCG
DisplayName=United States Coast Guard
Alignment=FRIENDLY
PilotNameList=NamesUSNMC.lst
RankList=RanksUSN.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.cat
Medals=MedalsUSN.ini
UseFAC=FALSE
Credits
FRPignon: Serials Sundowner: F-4B Template TK: TW series
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The Other CF-105 (CF-105 Thunderchief)
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is a what-if mod of the stock F-105D Thunderchief, with Sundowner's new high-resolution skins for the Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces Air Command.
Backstory
During the late 1950s, Canada agreed to take on a nuclear strike role in NATO. The aircraft that took on this role would replace the Canadair Sabre. The RCAF considered several designs including the Grumman F11F Tiger, the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter, the Northrop N-156F, and the Republic F-105 Thunderchief.
The F-105 variant offered to the RCAF was an F-105D equipped with an Orenda Iroquois engine. Two prototypes were constructed in 1959, using engines that had been constructed for the cancelled Avro Arrow. The marriage of Iroquois to F-105 was not a happy one. The Iroquois was an excellent engine when used operated at high altitude and high speed, the operating environment of an interceptor. When operated at transonic and supersonic speeds at low level, the engine proved unreliable. A catastrophic turbine failure at 400 ft and Mach 0.95 resulted in a fatal crash. This, combined with the escalating cost of developing the Iroquois forced the Government to cancel the Iroquois and opt for a standard F-105D. Canadian content was kept by having Pratt and Whitney Canada built the J75 engines under licence.
With the Cold War heating up fast, the RCAF received its Thunderchiefs quickly. Five RCAF squadrons were equipped including 421, 422, 427, 439. and 441 Squadrons. For nuclear strike, their standard loadout was a Mark 28 nuclear bomb, two or four Sidewinders, and two drop tanks. The Thuds could also carry out conventional strike missions using a variety of bombs, missiles, and rockets.
In 1965, the RCAF deployed 427 Squadron to RAAF Ubon in Thailand to operate beside the F-105s of 2 Squadron RAAF. Between 1965 and 1972, the Canadian and Australian Thunderchiefs bombed thousands of targets across North Vietnam.
Upon their withdrawal from Vietnam, the CF-105 Thunderchiefs returned to Europe. The Trudeau Government removed their nuclear strike mission, leaving them as conventional strike aircraft only. For this reason, all the CF-105s were painted dark green, and given the new "symmetrical" marking scheme. The aircraft were refurbished after Vietnam to give them another ten years of life, and recently retired Thuds from USAF stocks replenished Canadian losses.
The Thuds remained in Canadian Service until 1984, when they were replaced by the CF-18. The CF-105G Wild Weasel continued until 1987.
Skins
RCAF Natural Metal - Initial skin, natural metal with RCAF Markings. RCAF SEA Camo - Introduced in 1966 for Canadian Thuds deployed to Vietnam. Standard RCAF markings. CAF Natural Metal - Used in Europe & Canada after 1968. CAF marking scheme. CAF SEA - Used in Vietnam after 1968, and introduced in Europe during depot maintenance. CAF marking scheme. CAF Green - Dark Green scheme used in Europe after 1973. Symmetrical marking scheme. Remained until retirement.
The F-105D has only the RCAF skins. All skins are offered for the F-105D_66
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Merge/overwrite when prompted.
Notes
This mod contains a Squadronlist.ini file. If you do not wish to alter your own, then you should add the following into your squadronlist.ini:
[squadron569]
Name=421CAF
DisplayName=No. 421 Squadron
Nation=Canada
[squadron570]
Name=422CAF
DisplayName=No. 422 Squadron
Nation=Canada
[squadron571]
Name=427CAF
DisplayName=No. 427 Squadron
Nation=Canada
[squadron574]
Name=439CAF
DisplayName=No. 439 Squadron
Nation=Canada
[squadron575]
Name=441CAF
DisplayName=No. 441 Squadron
Nation=Canada
Should these numbers not correspond with those in your squadronlist.ini, then change the numbers on the file, and the filenames of the SQN decals accordingly.
In order to get the correct roundel and Canadian flag, you can change the active date for Canada in your nations.ini from 1968 to 1965. This means that in the menus, you will see "Canadian Armed Forces" three years early, but in the sim, you will get the present Canadian flag and the stylised maple leaf roundel used today.
To access nuclear weapons for Canada, I recommend making nation specific version of the various US nuclear weapons (e.g. Mk43_Canada), rather than making them exportable.
To make your own F-105 skins, use Sundowner's templates: http://combatace.com/files/file/14427-hi-res-tw-f-105d-templates/
No apologies for being cheeky with the designation CF-105.
Credits
TK: Stock F-105D, TW series
Sundowner: Hi-Res F-105 templates and skins
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CF-110M Phantom II - Canadian Armed Forces
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This mod is the McDonnell Douglas CF-110M Phantom II for the Canadian Armed Forces. The mod contains a Canadianised version of the stock F-4M, F-4M_75, and F-4M_80. As such, the aircraft will appear separately as "CF-110M (etc)". In addition new loadouts are offered portraying a possible mix of weapons for CAF CF-110M Phantoms including the BL755 and CRV-7 rocket (used on the CF-104), as well as purely speculative weapons like Skyflash. The centreline stores pylon remains nuclear-capable for NATO nuclear sharing. Skins are provided in Canadian Voodoo Grey for NORAD, and various CAF camouflage schemes for NATO.
Contents
CF-110M
Canadian Voodoo Grey skins for 409, 410, 416, and 425 Squadrons. CAF Green skins for 421, 422, 427, 439, and 441 Squadrons.
CF-110M_75
Symmetrical Canadian Voodoo Grey skins for 409, 410, 416, and 425 Squadrons. Symmetrical CAF Green skins for 421, 422, 427, 439, and 441 Squadrons.
CF-110M_80
Symmetrical Canadian Voodoo Grey skins for 409, 410, 416, and 425 Squadrons. Symmetrical CAF Camouflage skins for 421, 422, 427, 439, and 441 Squadrons (as worn by the CF-104 Starfighter). Symmetrical European 1 Camouflage skins for 421, 422, 427, 439, and 441 Squadrons.
History
During the 1960s, the Royal Canadian Air Force commenced a search for a more affordable fighter to supplement the CF-101 Voodoo, and the CF-104 Starfighter. The RCAF advised the government to acquire the F-4 Phantom II. The British Government proposed a cooperative project with Canada, involving Canada choosing the F-4M instead of the F-4E (preferred by the RCAF). The British plan offered Canada a higher offset than the F-4E would have. It would also help to maintain Commonwealth economic ties, keeping Britain away from Europe, and mainaining Canadian access to British markets.
While McDonnell acted as the primary contractor, assembly of all F-4Ms was contracted to Canadair. Production of the engines for Canada's Phantoms was allocated to Orenda (TF41-OEL-2).
The CF-110M entered service in 1969 with 409 Squadron. Subsequntly aircraft were allocated to NATO units. Initially, they served in the nuclear strike and reconnaissance role in Europe, and in the air defence role in North America. In 1972, their nuclear role was withdrawn and the role of conventional attack was substituted. For this role, the NATO CF-110s were equipped with conventional bombs, cluster bombs, including the British BL755, and the Canadian CRV-7 unguided rocket. SUU-23 gun pods were procured for the Europe-based Phantoms. Later, gun pods were purchased for NORAD Phantoms. Other new weapons for the Canadian Phantoms included the British Skyflash medium range air-to-air missile, and upgraded version of the AIM-9 Sidewinder. Pave Spike was added in 1980 to give the Phantoms the ability to guide their own laser-guided bombs.
The CF-110M served with the Canadian Armed Forces until 1991, when it was replaced with the CF-18.
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite where necessary. If you had downloaded the previous CF-110M, you should delete it. A new non-unified version in RCAF markings (rather than CAF markings) is in the works, and should be available soon.
Credits
TK: SF2 Sundowner: F-4B template
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RAAF F-105D Thunderchief
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is a what-if mod of the stock F-105D Thunderchief, with Sundowner's new high-resolution skins, for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Backstory
During the late 1950s, Australia faced a worsening strategic situation to its north. Having helped Indonesia gain its independence in 1949, Australia now faced an increasingly hostile government, led by the nationalist dictator Sukarno. As time went on, Sukarno tempered his nationalism with communism, and considered himself South-East Asia's foremost anti-colonialist. Indonesia's communist party, the PKI, was the third largest communist party in the world, exceeded by only the Communist Party of China and the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Sukarno's closer relationship with the USSR had tangible rewards for Indonesia's armed forces, the TNI. Soviet weapons poured into Indonesia. Australian defence leaders doubted that their Avon-Sabres could intercept Indonesia's Il-28 Beagle bombers, and were absolutely certain that they couldn't touch Tu-16 Badgers. Likewise, the ability of the GAF Canberra to survive against an air defence equipped with supersonic MiG fighters was questionable at best.
To be assured of their ability to attack a target in Indonesia (possibly with a "special weapon"), Australia needed a new strike aircraft. The Menzies Government ordered the F-111C off the drawing board. In the meantime, an interim aircraft was sought. The B-47 Stratojet was offered, but rejected. The B-47 was seen as too unwieldly for the RAAF. The USAF's current tactical strike aircraft, the F-105 Thunderchief, seemed to fit the bill.
Australia's Thunderchiefs were delivered quickly. Shortly after the F-111 order was placed, Thuds began to arrive in Australia. Three RAAF Squadrons were equipped with the F-105, 1 Squadron, 2 Squadron, 6 Squadron, and 12 Squadron. 2 Squadron was deployed to RAAF Butterworth for forward defence, while 1 and 6 Squadrons were based at RAAF Amberley. As with most RAAF aircraft, it served with the Aircraft Research and Development Unit.
1965 was a key year in the history of the Australian Thunderchiefs. The Abortive Coup in Indonesia in September removed Australia's primary threat, and Australia committed combat forces to support the government of South Vietnam.
2 Squadron were moved from RAAF Butterworth to RAAF Ubon in eastern Thailand. 2 Squadron's F-105 Thunderchiefs operated alongside their US equivalents in attacking North Vietnam.
The RAAF's Thuds remained in Thailand until the withdrawal of Australian forces in Vietnam in 1972. During that time, they operated on both sides of the DMZ, and were the preferred support for the Australian Task Force in Phuoc Tuy province. The Task Force especially appreciated the accuracy of the Australian F-105 pilots. Several RNZAF pilots flew Australian Thunderchiefs on exchange postings.
As the USAF replaced their Thunderchiefs with Phantoms, the American Thuds were given to the RAAF to replace their losses.
When 2 Squadron returned to Australia, it was immediately disbanded, and its crews were sent to 1 and 6 Squadrons to train for the F-111C, which was finally to arrive.
The RAAF's Wild Weasels continued in service until 1983.
Skins
Natural metal - This is the scheme in which the aircraft were delivered. In RAAF service, it was used until 1966, when circumstances forced the RAAF to camouflage their aircraft. This skin is provided only for the F-105D, however should you wish to use it with the F-105D_66, then simply copy the RAAFSilver folder into the F-105D_66 folder, and rename the aircraft textures from F-105D_x.bmp to F-105D_66_x.bmp. SEA - This scheme was introduced for the RAAF's Thuds in 1966 for usage in Vietnam. All RAAF F-105D Thunderchiefs eventually wore this scheme. It persisted until the retirement of the Thud. Anti-Flash White - Between 1962 and 1965, ARDU (the RAAF's test flying unit) operated three F-105Ds in a special anti-flash white scheme. The aircraft were used for testing a variety of conentional and nuclear weapons. While ARDU's home base was RAAF Laverton, the White Thuds operated almost exclusively from the secretive Woomera Test Facility.
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Merge/overwrite when prompted. Please see Notes first.
Notes
This mod contains a squadronlist.ini file. If you do not wish to alter your own, then you should add the following into your squadronlist.ini:
[squadron193]
Name=2RAAF
DisplayName=No. 2 Squadron
Nation=Australia
[squadron716]
Name=1RAAF
DisplayName=No. 1 Squadron
Nation=Australia
[squadron725]
Name=ARDU
DisplayName=Aircraft Research and Development Unit
Nation=Australia
[squadron726]
Name=6RAAF
DisplayName=No. 6 Squadron
Nation=Australia
[squadron727]
Name=12RAAF
DisplayName=No. 12 Squadron
Nation=Australia
Should these numbers not correspond with those in your squadronlist.ini, then change the numbers on the file, and the filenames of the SQN decals accordingly. Note that there are two decals for ARDU. Both must be renamed.
Credits
TK: Stock F-105D, TW series Sundowner: Hi-Res F-105 templates and skins HomeFries: Squadron insignia Spinners: Anti-Flash White skin
To make your own F-105 skins, use Sundowner's templates: http://combatace.com/files/file/14427-hi-res-tw-f-105d-templates/
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F-104G - Royal Australian Air Force
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This mod contains a series of RAAF skins for the F-104G Starfighter.
Backstory
During the late 1950s, the RAAF considered the question of replacing the CAC Avon-Sabre. From the submissions of most of the West's major manufacturers, a shortlist of two aircraft was put forward. These aircraft were the Dassault Mirage III, and the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. In the event, the Government selected the Mirage III, which was manufactured in Australia as the Mirage IIIO. Of course, the Government could have gone the other way ...
Had they done so, there was a chance that the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation would have been chosen to build it (they had been working on this with Lockheed). In real life, the Mirage IIIO was not used in Vietnam due to French restrictions (hence the reason Australia did not replace the Mirage IIIO with the Mirage 2000, and will not replace the F/A-18 with the Rafale), however the F-104G could have been used in Vietnam.
The natural metal, and green/grey schemes reflect the actual colour schemes of the Mirage IIIO. SEA is included because it is highly appropriate for Australian conditions, and would reflect use of RAAF Starfighters in Vietnam. The "Fanta Can" is included because I'd be stoned to death for not including it. Further schemes may be included in updates.
Contents
Natural Metal, European green/grey, SEA camouflage skins for the following units:
3SQN 75SQN 76SQN 77SQN 79SQN ARDU
"Fanta Can" scheme for ARDU.
In the extras folder, there are alternate wings for different roundel configurations:
Upper and lower, both wings (reflecting most F-104 users) Lower, both wings (reflecting the Mirage IIIO and A-4G) Upper left, lower right (reflecting the F-4E and F-111C)
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite where necessary. If you have downloaded the previous RAAF F-104G, I suggest deleting it before adding this mod. Materials and instructions for making the F-104G flyable are widely available on this site. You must have the Mirage IIIO DLC to use this mod.
Add this text to "F-104G_userlist.ini"
[Australia]
ServiceStartYear=1964
ServiceEndYear=1993
Availability=COMMON
Credits
TK: The TW series, Stock F-104G Starfighter, Mirage IIIO DLC Spillone104 and Paulopanz: SEA skins
P.S. If you believe that I have used your work, and have failed to credit you, please send me a message at once, so that I can correct the omission.
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F-4K Phantom II - Royal Australian Navy - US style skins
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This contains three F-4K Phantom IIs in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. 724, 805, and 808 Squadrons are portrayed. You must have TK's F-4K Phantom II DLC to use this mod.
Contents
F-4K
724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome
F-4K_75
724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome
F-4K_80
724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 724 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome, checkered tail 805 Squadron, RAN Camouflage 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, black radome 808 Squadron, Gull Grey/White, white radome 808 Squadron, RAN Camouflage
History
The idea for this aircraft comes from my Nazi Cold War timeline on my alternate history wikia.
The RAN proposed the acquisition of Essex class carriers to the Government in 1964 to replace the Majestic class HMAS Melbourne. The aircraft the RAN proposed was the F-4B Phantom.
Operating an F-4B from the relatively small deck of an Essex class carrier is problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, the F-4K Phantom modifications would enable the operation of a Phantom from such a small deck.
The F-4K entered service in 1969. Three squadrons operated the Phantom; 805 Squadron, which operated from HMAS Melbourne; 808 Squadron, which operated from HMAS Sydney; and 724 Squadron, which conducted the RAN's Phantom training from HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW. Both 805 and 808 Squadrons were homeported at HMAS Albatross. They initially served beside the RAN's A-4E Skyhawks. From 1972, the Phantom's counterpart was the A-7E Corsair II.
They served in the Vietnam War protecting supply convoys to North Vietnam to aid its fight against the Fascist regime in the South. They subsequently served in the Gulf War of 1995. After the war, the F-4K was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas FV-16C Wraith STOVL fighter.
The F-4K remained in service until 1995.
For further on this (including the RAN proposal itself) see the following:
- http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8449.0
For an alternate backstory, see this page on my wikia site:
- http://themarshall.wikia.com/wiki/Miscellaneous_Cold_War_technology#McDonnell_Douglas_F-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite as necessary.
Notes
These skins can be integrated with the British-style F-4K Phantom FG.22 mod which is also available. Note that this aircraft has a different name. The British-style version's name is "F-4K Phantom FG.22 (RAN)", while this mod is named "F-4K Phantom (RAN)"
Credits
TK: SF2, F-4K DLC Spinners: Squadron insignia Sundowner: Skin templates paulopanz: F-4K DLC enhancement
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McDonnell F-4K Phantom FG.21 - Royal Australian Navy - British style
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This mod is an adaptation of TK's F-4K Phantom II DLC in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. The colour schemes reflect those of the Royal Navy's Phantoms and Sea Harriers. You must have the F-4K DLC from the ThirdWire DLC Store to use this mod.
Contents
F-4K
724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail)
F-4K_75
724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail)
F-4K_80
724 Squadron, RN Blue 724 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 724 Squadron, Dark Sea Grey 805 Squadron, RN Blue 805 Squadron, RN Blue (Checkered tail) 805 Squadron, Extra Dark Sea Grey (Falklands War) 805 Squadron, RN Dark Sea Grey
History
The RAN ordered the Phantom to replace the de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.22 which had served on Australia's Audacious class carrier HMAS Melbourne R21 (ex-HMS Africa). They were delivered in 1969, and served with two squadrons, 805 Squadron, which was the operational squadron embarked on HMAS Melbourne, and 724 Squadron, which served as a training unit. Both were homeported at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW. Where necessary, additional training was provided in RAAF Phantom FGR.22s with 2 OCU at RAAF Williamtown.
The RAN's Phantom FG.21s served with Commonwealth forces in the Far East and the Indian Ocean for many years, including sporadic skirmishes with Indonesian aircraft and ships. In 1982, HMAS Melbourne was assigned to aid the British effort to liberate the Falklands from Argentine occupation.
After the Falklands War, the Phantom FG.21 continued to serve. HMAS Melbourne was paid off in 1987. The surviving Phantom FG.21s were turned over to the RAAF to provide spares for the RAAF's Phantom FGR.22 force. The final flight of a Phantom FG.21 in RAN markings was at the Australian Bicentennial Airshow in 1988.
Installation
Install the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite as necessary. You must have the F-4K DLC from the ThirdWire DLC Store to use this mod.
Notes
There is also an RAN F-4K available wearing US-style schemes and a camouflage scheme based on that used by the RAN's A-4Gs late in their service. It can be integrated with this mod. Note that this mod has a different aircraft name. The name of this mod is "F-4K Phantom FG.21 (RAN)", while the US-style version is named "F-4K Phantom II (RAN)".
Credits
TK: SF2, F-4K DLC Sundowner: F-4B template Spinners: Squadron insignia
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F-4M Phantom II - Royal Australian Air Force - US Style schemes
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is the F-4M Phantom II for the Royal Australian Air Force with US style skins.
Contents
There are three versions of the F-4M in this mod.
TK's F-4M:
2SQN SEA Camouflage 3SQN ADC Grey 3SQN SEA Camouflage 12SQN SEA Camouflage 30SQN ADC Grey 30SQN SEA Camouflage 75SQN ADC Grey 75SQN SEA Camouflage 76SQN ADC Grey 76SQN SEA Camouflage 77SQN ADC Grey 77SQN SEA Camouflage 79SQN ADC Grey 79SQN SEA Camouflage
TK's F-4M (75):
2SQN SEA Camouflage 3SQN ADC Grey 3SQN SEA Camouflage 12SQN SEA Camouflage 30SQN ADC Grey 30SQN SEA Camouflage 75SQN ADC Grey 75SQN SEA Camouflage 76SQN ADC Grey 76SQN SEA Camouflage 77SQN ADC Grey 77SQN SEA Camouflage 79SQN ADC Grey 79SQN SEA Camouflage
TK's F-4M (80):
2SQN Hill Grey 2SQN SEA Camouflage 2SQN SEA Wraparound 3SQN ADC Grey 3SQN Hill Grey 3SQN SEA Camouflage 3SQN SEA Wraparound 12SQN Hill Grey 12SQN SEA Camouflage 12SQN SEA Wraparound 30SQN ADC Grey 30SQN Hill Grey 30SQN SEA Camouflage 30SQN SEA Wraparound 75SQN ADC Grey 75SQN Hill Grey 75SQN SEA Camouflage 75SQN SEA Wraparound 76SQN ADC Grey 76SQN Hill Grey 76SQN SEA Camouflage 76SQN SEA Wraparound 77SQN ADC Grey 77SQN Hill Grey 77SQN SEA Camouflage 77SQN SEA Wraparound 79SQN ADC Grey 79SQN Hill Grey 79SQN SEA Camouflage 79SQN SEA Wraparound
History
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Navy in 1968.
The RAAF's primary strike aircraft for the sixties was the F-105 Thunderchief. During the Vietnam War, the RAAF used its Thunderchiefs to strike targets of strategic importance to the Saigon Fascist regime. However, German air defences in South Vietnam had taken their toll on the Thuds. With the F-111C suffering serious delays, the RAAF took what was available, the F-4 Phantom. This aircraft had just been introduced by the Royal Australian Navy. In Vietnam, the Phantom enjoyed a high level of success, and showed its multi-role capacity.
With the delivery of the F-111s, and their work up to full operational capability, the RAAF needed to find a mission for its Phantoms, or a buyer. The RAAF recommended early replacement of most of its F-104 Starfighters. The Government accepted this option, and the F-4M served as Australia's front line tactical fighter until the mid 1990s.
The wikia article for the aircraft itself is found here:
- http://themarshall.wikia.com/wiki/Miscellaneous_Cold_War_technology#McDonnell_Douglas_F-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
Copy the contents of the ModFolder folder into your mod folder.
Notes
There is also a version with RAF style skins. The two can be integrated together, however the RAF style version has a different name, F-4M Phantom II FGR.22.
Credits
TK: F-4M from the SF2: Europe. Ravenclaw_007: F-4E templates, F-4B templates, high resolution AIM-7 Sundowner: F-4E templates, F-4B templates
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F-4M Phantom II FGR.22 - Royal Australian Air Force - RAF schemes
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
Introduction
The F-4M Phantom II (Phantom FGR.22) for the Royal Australian Air Force.
There are three versions of the F-4M in this mod.
TK's F-4M in RAF camouflage with Type A and Type B roundels. Squadrons represented include 2SQN, 3SQN, 12SQN, 30SQN, 75SQN, 76SQN, 77SQN, and 79SQN. TK's F-4M_75 in RAF camouflage with Type A and Type B roundels. Squadrons represented include 2SQN, 3SQN, 12SQN, 30SQN, 75SQN, 76SQN, 77SQN, and 79SQN. TK's F-4M_80 in RAF camouflage with Type A and Type B roundels and Barley Grey. Squadrons represented in RAF camouflage include 2SQN, 3SQN, 12SQN, 30SQN, 75SQN, 76SQN, 77SQN, and 79SQN. Squadrons represented in Barley Grey include 3SQN, 30SQN, 75SQN, 76SQN, 77SQN, and 79SQN.
History
The RAAF purchased the F-4M in order to support a large Commonwealth commitment to Malaysia and Singapore against the aggression of the PKI regime in Indonesia. The F-4M was initially intended to fit the gap between the RAAF's Mirage IIIO and BAC Eagle (TSR.2). In the event, the F-4M replaced the Mirage completely. The F-4Ms remained in service until the mid-1990s, when they were replaced by F/A-18 Hornets.
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder.
Notes
This aircraft can be combined with the US style skins in the another mod. The aircraft names are different. This mod add "FGR.22" to the name (in the British style), while the mod with US style skins is simply named "F-4M Phantom II".
Credits
TK: F-4M from the SF2: Europe. Ravenclaw_007: F-4E templates, F-4B templates, high resolution AIM-7 Sundowner: F-4E templates, F-4B templates
If I have missed anyone, please let me know.
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Canadair CF-104 Starfighter skins
By Sheriff001 in F-104
Introduction
I have made new skins for the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter. These skins show all the normal Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces CF-104 schemes. Fuel tanks are included. Aircraft.ini files removing TK's CF-104 skins are also included.
Skins
The following skins are provided:
CF-104 RCAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Germany-based) CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based)
[*]CF-104_72
CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Green CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green
[*]CF-104_76
CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green CAF Symmetrical Camo
I have provided 20 serial numbers. Anyone wishing to make additional serials will find PSD templates, and the RCAF font in the extra's folder. Use 22-point for pre-unification serials, 16-point for unification serials, and 48-point for buzz numbers.
I have also included fuel tank templates which I have created.
No instructions or files have been added to make the CF-104 flyable, however plenty is available on combatace.com on this subject. What works for the F-104G will work for the CF-104. I recommend making the aircraft ini files read only.
Template used: http://combatace.com/files/file/5474-f-104g-photoshop-template/
Changes
Removed CAF Green from CF-104, removed scratches from all skins, adjusted specular, glossiness and reflection values on natural metal skins, added SM files to natural metal skins. Fixed decals to remove white borders.
Installation Instructions
Copy the contents of "ModFolder" into your mod folder. Over-write where necessary.
Credits
TK: SF2, stock CF-104 Bobrock - F-104 template Littlesmoke - CF-104 NATO skin (used for 'tracing' the camo skin) Paulopanz - natural metal skins advice
If there are any problems, or omisions in the credits, please send me a PM.
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CF-4E Phantom II - Canadian Forces - Part 3
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
Introduction
Here is McDonnell Douglas CF-110E Phantom II for the Canadian Forces Air Command. It is based on ravenclaw_007's new F-4E. This package contains the CF-4E, skins in Canadian Voodoo Grey and SEA camouflage.
History
During the 1960s, the Royal Canadian Air Force commenced a search for a more affordable fighter to supplement the CF-101 Voodoo, and the CF-104 Starfighter. The RCAF advised the government to acquire the F-4 Phantom II. The Canadian Government accepted the RCAF's advice, but McDonnell made a counter proposal. McDonnell's executives suggested that the Canadian Government order enough Phantoms to replace their entire fighter force, in exchange McDonnell would buy back the Voodoos, Orenda would manufacture J79 engines. The Government agreed to order enough Phantoms to equip nine squadrons, plus an operational training unit. The high rates of F-4 production at the time would allow for fairly rapid delivery beginning in 1968. The official Canadian designation for the Phantom was CF-110, but it was universally known as the CF-4.
The Canadian Forces Air Command fielded four Phantom squadrons for NORAD, two for NATO at CFB Baden-Sollingen, three more NATO reinforcement squadorns in Canada, and an Operational Training Unit.
In Europe, the CF-4 undertook the roles of close support, battlefield air superiority, and strike with nuclear and conventional weapons. Beginning in 1972, the reconnaissance role was filled by twenty four new RF-4E distributed among the NATO squadrons.
In 1981, 414 Squadron was made operational with twenty CF-4G Wild Weasel aircraft.
Canada's Phantoms saw combat in the Gulf War, and in Bosnia. After the Bosnian War, Canada decided to replace the CF-4 with the F/A-18C/D. The Phantom began to be phased out of CAF service in 1995, and was finally retired in 1998. Most of the surviving Canadian Phantoms were converted into QF-4 target drones.
Contents
This package contains the following:
CF-4E-79
CF-4E-86
Weapons, pilots, and effects from Ravenclaw_007's F-4E Phantom II
Sounds from Comrad's F-4C(67) Phantom II skin-soundMOD
Part 1 contained the CF-4E, CF-4E-72, and CF-4E-72 MIDAS and Hard Wing. Part 2 contained the CF-4E-75 and CF-4E-78.
Installation
Copy all folders into your mod folder. Overwrite when prompted.
Loadouts
Air-to-air loadouts have been provided for both NATO and NORAD missions. NORAD loadouts have no jammers, and are armed with AIM-4D and AIM-7
Credits
TK: SF2 series
Ravenclaw_007: F-4E Phantom II
Sundowner: original templates
Comrad: sounds
If there are any suggestions, bugs, or if anyone has been left out of the credits, please contact me, and I will make the necessary changes.
Enjoy!
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CF-4E Phantom II - Canadian Forces - Part 2
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
Introduction
Here is McDonnell Douglas CF-110E Phantom II for the Canadian Forces Air Command. It is based on ravenclaw_007's new F-4E. This package contains the CF-4E, skins in Canadian Voodoo Grey and SEA camouflage.
History
During the 1960s, the Royal Canadian Air Force commenced a search for a more affordable fighter to supplement the CF-101 Voodoo, and the CF-104 Starfighter. The RCAF advised the government to acquire the F-4 Phantom II. The Canadian Government accepted the RCAF's advice, but McDonnell made a counter proposal. McDonnell's executives suggested that the Canadian Government order enough Phantoms to replace their entire fighter force, in exchange McDonnell would buy back the Voodoos, Orenda would manufacture J79 engines. The Government agreed to order enough Phantoms to equip nine squadrons, plus an operational training unit. The high rates of F-4 production at the time would allow for fairly rapid delivery beginning in 1968. The official Canadian designation for the Phantom was CF-110, but it was universally known as the CF-4.
The Canadian Forces Air Command fielded four Phantom squadrons for NORAD, two for NATO at CFB Baden-Sollingen, three more NATO reinforcement squadorns in Canada, and an Operational Training Unit.
In Europe, the CF-4 undertook the roles of close support, battlefield air superiority, and strike with nuclear and conventional weapons. Beginning in 1972, the reconnaissance role was filled by twenty four new RF-4E distributed among the NATO squadrons.
In 1981, 414 Squadron was made operational with twenty CF-4G Wild Weasel aircraft.
Canada's Phantoms saw combat in the Gulf War, and in Bosnia. After the Bosnian War, Canada decided to replace the CF-4 with the F/A-18C/D. The Phantom began to be phased out of CAF service in 1995, and was finally retired in 1998. Most of the surviving Canadian Phantoms were converted into QF-4 target drones.
Contents
This package contains the following:
CF-4E-75
CF-4E-78
Weapons, from effects Ravenclaw_007's F-4E Phantom II
Sounds from Comrad's F-4C(67) Phantom II skin-soundMOD
Part 1 contained the CF-4E, CF-4E_72, and CF-4E_72 MIDAS & Hard Wing. Part 3 will contain the CF-4E-79, and CF-4E-86.
Installation
Copy all folders into your mod folder. Overwrite when prompted.
Loadouts
While Part 1 had special NORAD loadouts, the Phantoms in Part 2 have a single set of air-to-air loadouts, with AIM-7, AIM-9, and ECM pods.
Credits
TK: SF2 series
Ravenclaw_007: F-4E Phantom II
Sundowner: original templates
Comrad: sounds
If there are any suggestions, bugs, or if anyone has been left out of the credits, please contact me, and I will make the necessary changes.
Enjoy!
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CF-4E Phantom II - Canadian Forces - Part 1
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
Introduction
Here is McDonnell Douglas CF-110E Phantom II for the Canadian Forces Air Command. It is based on ravenclaw_007's new F-4E. This package contains the CF-4E, skins in Canadian Voodoo Grey and SEA camouflage.
History
During the 1960s, the Royal Canadian Air Force commenced a search for a more affordable fighter to supplement the CF-101 Voodoo, and the CF-104 Starfighter. The RCAF advised the government to acquire the F-4 Phantom II. The Canadian Government accepted the RCAF's advice, but McDonnell made a counter proposal. McDonnell's executives suggested that the Canadian Government order enough Phantoms to replace their entire fighter force, in exchange McDonnell would buy back the Voodoos, Orenda would manufacture J79 engines. The Government agreed to order enough Phantoms to equip nine squadrons, plus an operational training unit. The high rates of F-4 production at the time would allow for fairly rapid delivery beginning in 1968. The official Canadian designation for the Phantom was CF-110, but it was universally known as the CF-4.
The Canadian Forces Air Command fielded four Phantom squadrons for NORAD, two for NATO at CFB Baden-Sollingen, three more NATO reinforcement squadorns in Canada, and an Operational Training Unit.
In Europe, the CF-4 undertook the roles of close support, battlefield air superiority, and strike with nuclear and conventional weapons. Beginning in 1972, the reconnaissance role was filled by twenty four new RF-4E distributed among the NATO squadrons.
In 1981, 414 Squadron was made operational with twenty CF-4G Wild Weasel aircraft.
Canada's Phantoms saw combat in the Gulf War, and in Bosnia. After the Bosnian War, Canada decided to replace the CF-4 with the F/A-18C/D. The Phantom began to be phased out of CAF service in 1995, and was finally retired in 1998. Most of the surviving Canadian Phantoms were converted into QF-4 target drones.
Contents
This package contains the following:
CF-4E Phantom II
CF-4E-72 MIDAS & Hard Wing
CF-4E-72
Weapons, pilots, and effects from Ravenclaw_007's F-4E Phantom II
Sounds from Comrad's F-4C(67) Phantom II skin-soundMOD
Part 2 will contain the CF-4E-75 and CF-4E-78. Part 3 will contain the CF-4E-79, and CF-4E-86.
Installation
Copy all folders into your mod folder. Overwrite when prompted.
Loadouts
Air-to-air loadouts have been provided for both NATO and NORAD missions. NORAD loadouts have no jammers, and are armed with AIM-4D and AIM-7
Credits
TK: SF2 series
Ravenclaw_007: F-4E Phantom II
Sundowner: original templates
Comrad: sounds
If there are any suggestions, bugs, or if anyone has been left out of the credits, please contact me, and I will make the necessary changes.
Enjoy!
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[Renewed] F-4K Phantom II - Royal Australian Navy
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This contains three F-4K Phantom IIs in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. 724, 805, and 808 Squadrons are portrayed. 805 Squadron is portrayed operating from HMAS Melbourne, while 808 Squadron is based on Sydney. 724 Squadron is portrayed as a training squadron operating from HMAS Albatross, a Naval Air Station at Nowra, New South Wales.
The three time periods of TK's F-4K DLC are represented, original, 75, and 80.
For all, a standard US Navy Gull Grey/White skin is provided, and for the F-4K 80, a two-tone grey camouflage is also provided for 805 and 808 Squadrons. The latter is similar to the camouflage seen on some RAN A-4G Skyhawks near the end of their service life.
Modified F-4J loadouts are used.
Please note carefully: You cannot use the inboard pylons and the AIM-9 rails simultaneously. If you load one, the other will empty. This is not a bug per se, this is simply an inbuilt limitation for the Spey Phantoms.
The aircraft has been tested in a merged SF2 installation, patched to August 2012. I have included paulopanz's F-4K DLC enhamcement.
I have included a squadrons.ini. This is not necessary for this mod, but is necessary for the RAAF and RCAF F-4M Phantoms.
Incidentally, I'd suggest also getting Wrench's HMAS Australia (SCB-125 "What If") located here: http://combatace.com...cb-125-what-if/
Backstory
The RAN proposed the acquisition of Essex class carriers to the Government in 1964 to replace the Majestic class HMAS Melbourne. The aircraft the RAN proposed was the F-4B Phantom.
Operating an F-4B from the relatively small deck of an Essex class carrier is problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, the F-4K Phantom modifications would enable the operation of a Phantom from such a small deck.
For further on this (including the RAN proposal itself) see the following:
- http://www.secretpro...hp?topic=8449.0
For an alternate backstory, see this page on my wikia site:
- http://themarshall.w...-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
***********NOTE: TK's F-4K Phantom II from the DLC Store is required for this mod***************
Copy the contents of the Objects folder into your Objects folder.
Copy the contents of the PilotData folder into your PilotData folder.
Overwrite all files when prompted.
No new weapons are offered. During the timeframe of this aircraft, the Royal Australian Navy used standard US Navy non-nuclear weapons.
Credits
TK - For the SF series of games, and the F-4K DLC
Sundowner - For the skin templates, and for the Spey nozzles.
Spinners - For the squadron decals from his RAN F-8E Crusader, and some additions to the skins.
paulopanz - F-4K DLC Enhancement
ravenclaw_007: High resolution AIM-7 Sparrow missiles
Olivier ANGUILLE: EMI Reconnaissance Pod
P.S. Anyone who believes they have been left out of the credits, please contact me at once so I can correct it.
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[Renewed] CF-110K Phantom II - Royal Canadian Navy
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This contains three F-4K Phantom IIs in the markings of the Royal Canadian Navy. The real CF2H Banshee squadrons, VF-870 and VF-871 are portrayed.
The three time periods of TK's F-4K DLC are represented, original, 75, and 80.
For all, a standard US Navy Gull Grey/White skin is provided, and for the F-4K 80, a two-tone grey camouflage is also provided. The latter is similar to the camouflage seen on some US Navy and USMC F-4 Phantoms near the end of their service life.
Modified F-4J loadouts are used.
Please note carefully: You cannot use the inboard pylons and the AIM-9 rails simultaneously. If you load one, the other will empty. This is not a bug per se, this is simply an inbuilt limitation for the Spey Phantoms.
The aircraft has been tested in a merged SF2 installation, patched to August 2012.
Backstory
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Navy in 1968 (in this timeline, there was no unification in the Canadian Armed Forces)
The aircraft was meant to serve on Canada's two Essex class carriers, HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Magnificent in the fleet defence and strike roles. In order to get the performance required for such small carriers, a new turbofan was developed by Orenda, the Orenda Huron. Redesign of the Phantom airframe to accomodate the larger engine was done by Avro Canada.
The article for the aircraft itself is found here::
http://themarshall.w...-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
***********NOTE: TK's F-4K Phantom II from the DLC Store is required for this mod***************
Copy the contents of the Aircraft folder into your Aircraft folder.
Copy the contents of the Decals folder into your Decals folder.
No new weapons are offered. During the timeframe of this aircraft, the Royal Canadian Navy used standard US Navy non-nuclear weapons.
Credits
TK - For the SF series of games, the F-4K DLC, and the F-4 USN/USMC Skin Pack.
Sundowner - For the Spey nozzle grafted on to the F-4 skin, and his F-4B templates.
paulopanz - F-4K DLC enhancement pack
Olivier ANGUILLE: EMI Reconnaissance Pod
ravenclaw_007: High-definition AIM-7 Sparrow missiles
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CF-110M Phantom II - Royal Canadian Air Force
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
The CF-110M Phantom II for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
There are three versions of the F-4M in this mod.
TK's F-4M: ADC Grey, SEA, RAF Green/Grey, Olive Drab.
TK's F-4M (75): ADC Grey, SEA wrap around, RAF Green/Grey wrap around, Olive Drab, Euro 1.
TK's F-4M (80): ADC Grey, SEA wrap around, RAF Green/Grey wrap around, Olive Drab, Euro 1.
The following squadrons are provided:
409 Squadron
410 Squadron
416 Squadron
425e Escadre
Modified F-4D loadouts are used. It is impossible to use the Sidewinder rails and the inboard pylons simultaneously. This is a built-in limitation of the F-4K and F-4M.
Back Story
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Air Force in 1969 (in this timeline, there was no unification in the Canadian Armed Forces)
The RCAF originally did not want the Phantom, being content to stick with the Thunderchief and the Voodoo until the TFX (CF-111C) and FX (CF-15) were ready during the 1970s.
Canadian participation in the Vietnam War changed that. Canada committed Voodoos to defend the social democratic North Vietnam from Nazi German forces operating from the South and from Burma. The CF-101's inability to dogfight, and unreliability in the harsh tropical conditions of North Vietnam made early replacement necessary. The only aircraft available was the CF-4K, being introduced to the RCN as its strike fighter. McDonnell and Avro Canada devised a land-based version with minimal changes. This entered service in 1969 and quickly went to Vietnam. After the war ended in 1975, the Phantom replaced the Voodoo entirely in the RCAF.
The wikia article for the aircraft itself is found here:
- http://themarshall.w...-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
Copy the contents of the Objects folder into the Objects folder inside your mod folder.
Copy the contents of the PilotData folder into the PilotData folder of your mods folder.
Merge and overwrite when prompted
Credits
TK: F-4M from the SF2: Europe.
Sundowner: F-4 templates.
Dave, HomeFries and the SF2 Realism Mod: SquadronList.ini
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[Renewed] F-4M Phantom II - Royal Australian Air Force
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
The F-4M Phantom II for the Royal Australian Air Force.
There are three versions of the F-4M in this mod.
TK's F-4M: This is intended as a strike aircraft (but is capable in all roles). In this scenario, it was operated by 2 Squadron, 12 Squadron, and 460 Squadron. It comes in the SEA colour scheme, a Green/Grey RAF-style scheme, and an overall olive drab (as on the CF-104).
TK's F-4M (75): This is an interceptor operated by 3 Squadron, 30 Squadron, and 458 Squadron. It comes in an ADC Grey scheme, a wrap-around SEA scheme, the Euro 1 scheme, and a wrap-around Green/Grey RAF-style scheme.
TK's F-4M (80): Again, this is an interceptor operated by 3, 30, and 458 Squadrons. It comes in the grey scheme worn by RAF Phantoms near the end of their service lives, Euro 1, a wrap-around Green/Grey RAF-style scheme, and a wrap-around SEA scheme. Low-visibility national markings are provided for the grey scheme.
I have taken the SF2 Realism Mod SquadronList.ini and added 12, 30, 458, and 460 Squadrons to it, and numbered the decals accordingly.
Back Story
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Navy in 1968.
The RAAF's primary strike aircraft for the sixties was the F-105 Thunderchief. During the Vietnam War, the RAAF used its Thunderchiefs to strike targets of strategic importance to the Saigon Fascist regime. However, German air defences in South Vietnam had taken their toll on the Thuds. With the F-111C suffering serious delays, the RAAF took what was available, the F-4 Phantom. This aircraft had just been introduced by the Royal Australian Navy. In Vietnam, the Phantom enjoyed a high level of success, and showed its multi-role capacity.
With the delivery of the F-111s, and their work up to full operational capability, the RAAF needed to find a mission for its Phantoms, or a buyer. The RAAF recommended early replacement of the F-106 Delta Dart. The Government accepted this option, and the F-4M served as Australia's air defender until the early 1990s.
The wikia article for the aircraft itself is found here:
- http://themarshall.w...-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
Copy the contents of the Objects folder into the Objects folder inside your mod folder.
Copy the contents of the PilotData folder into the PilotData folder of your mods folder.
Credits
TK: F-4M from the SF2: Europe.
Ravenclaw_007: F-4E templates, F-4B templates, high resolution AIM-7
Sundowner: F-4E templates, F-4B templates
Spinners: Green/Grey F-4M skins
Dave, HomeFries and the SF2 Realism Mod team: SquadronList.ini
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[Fictional] RAN, RCN, RAAF, RCAF F-4K/M Phantom update pack
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
Contents
This contains the following changes and additions:
Capability to mount rail-launched AIM-7 Sparrow missiles on the inboard wing pylons. The F-4K 80 and F-4M 80 have their missiles mounted further forward to clear the chaff and flare dispensers.
Grouping of the inboard pylon and Sidewinder rails together. This makes the loading screen neater, and preserves the inability to use the Sidewinder rails and inboard pylon simultaneously.
Rail launched versions of the AIM-7 Sparrow (AIM-7E to AIM-7P are covered).
An EMI Reconnaissance Pod adapted for the USAF and USN attachment types. This pod is carried on the centreline pylon. It will show up in the loadout under the name "F-4K/M Reconnaissance Pod"
Auscam skins for the RAAF F-4M '75 and F-4M '80. This skin is a recolouring of the SEA wraparound skin using standard Australian vehicle camouflage colours(As seen on this M1A1 Abrams: http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/Phil_H_au/misc/abrams_camo_2.jpg ). For the F-4M 75, full colour decals are used, the F-4M 80 uses black decals for lower visibility.
Renaming of the skins in TextureSet.ini for consistency.
Fixed tail skin for the camouflaged RAN F-4K. The upper part of the tailplane now contains the correct unpainted portion.
Various other skin fixes.
Recoloured decals for the "LateGrey" RAAF F-4M 80. The new decals are significantly lightened for lower visibility.
Removed "USN" from AttachmentType for the Sidewinder rails for RAAF and RCAF aircraft, and substituted USAF.
Installation
Copy the contents of the "Objects" folder into the "Objects" folder in your mod folder. Merge all folders when prompted. Overwrite all files when prompted.
Credits
Sundowner: F-4B Templates
ravenclaw_007: High-definition AIM-7 Sparrow missiles
Spinners: F-4M SEA wraparound scheme (recoloured for Auscam scheme)
Olivier ANGUILLE: EMI Reconnaissance Pod
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F-4K Phantom II - VC-724, Royal Australian Navy
By Sheriff001 in F-4
This is an additional skin for my F-4K Phantom II - Royal Australian Navy portraying the markings of 724 Squadron.
In real life, 724 Squadron (or VC-724) was the RAN Fleet Air Arm's fast jet training squadron. 724 Squadron commissioned in the RAN in 1955 as a fighter training squadron. In real life, it operated various types including the C-47, Sea Vampire, Sea Venom, Macchi MB-326H trainers, and A-4G Skyhawks. From 1972, VC-724 operated only Macchis and Skyhawks. Australia's carrier, HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned in 1982, and VC-724 transferred its Macchis to the RAAF and absorbed VF-805's Skyhawks. The Squadron decommissioned in 1984, with its remaining aircraft being sold to the RNZAF.
The Phantom skin provided here contains the "gold delta" tail design used on many of VC-724's Skyhawks. In line with the markings of my operational Phantoms, the decals for the squadron patch (splitter plate), squadron number, and ship name are also provided.
Installation
************************TK's F-4K Phantom II DLC is required for this skin************************
Copy the contents of the "Objects" folder into your Objects folder. When prompted, merge the folders.
Credits
Sundowner for his F-4 templates
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F-4K Phantom II - Royal Australian Navy
By Sheriff001 in What If Hangar
This is an F-4K Phantom II in the markings of the Royal Australian Navy. 805 and 808 Squadrons are portrayed.
F-4J loadouts are used.
The aircraft has been tested in a merged SF2 installation, patched in August 2012.
Incidentally, I'd suggest also getting Wrench's HMAS Australia (SCB-125 "What If") located here: http://combatace.com...cb-125-what-if/
Backstory
The RAN proposed the acquisition of Essex class carriers to the Government in 1964 to replace the Majestic class HMAS Melbourne. The aircraft the RAN proposed was the F-4B Phantom.
Operating an F-4B from the relatively small deck of an Essex class carrier is problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, the extra power of the Spey-engined Phantom would enable the operation of a Phantom from such a small deck.
For further on this (including the RAN proposal itself) see the following:
- http://www.secretpro...hp?topic=8449.0
For
an alternate backstory, see this page on my wikia site:
- http://themarshall.w...-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
***********NOTE: TK's F-4K Phantom II from the DLC Store is required for this mod***************
- Copy the contents of the Aircraft folder into your Aircraft folder.
- Copy the contents of the Decals folder into your Decals folder.
No new weapons are offered. During the timeframe of this aircraft, the Royal Australian Navy used standard US Navy non-nuclear weapons.
Credits
TK - For the SF series of games, the F-4K DLC, and the F-4J template skin.
Sundowner - For the Spey nozzle grafted on to the F-4J skin.
Spinners = For the squadron decals from his RAN F-8E Crusader.
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