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Volker, Could you tell me the year range for the mod 2 and mod 3 bombs when they were in service. That is because my filing system is in terms of aircraft models and their year in service. I'll try looking for them. Yan

definitely looking forward to this one. The skin work is looking great. What if a little more(10-15%) weathering on the Desert Storm skin? Just saying... And funny thing, during ODS, only two (2) piece of TIALD designator pod were available for use on the Tornados (image: RAF Museum)

Volker, It seems that the Flygvapnet is conducting tests with the GBU-39 small diameter bombs on Gripens. Any chance of adding them into our upcoming weapons pack? copyright unknown. infringement unwanted.

Dear all, As the title implies, I am writing proposing a new detailed model of the SAAB JAS-39 Gripen for future modding projects to our modders in the community. Rationale: "Who can deny the joy it brings When you've found that special thing..." Seriously, one could hardly forget the satisfaction and enjoyment that brought by a well-built model like the Mirage F1 series available here (I said that before) doing all the ground attack stuff, SEAD,.. That might serves as our special way to honor the great designs; maybe also the innovative, risk-taking designs in the aviation history. Secondly, it's easy to see why a multi-role airframe is more preferable to a pure fighter. We DO expect a model that we've devoted our time on its development to be able to perform missions other than just CAP, fighter sweep and interception all day long. Moreover, it could serve as a beautiful weapons test bed for some of our weapon systems modders around. To me, the Gripen is the next Viper(F-16). I believe this project would spawn an airframe that would fit many future scenarios/terrains projects offered by our friends. How can I help: I am readily available to offer my help to whom it may show his interest on my proposed project on the Gripen. My philosophy on SF2 modding/playing is that I would prefer a model that has acceptable details and accuracy up to the best available data we could collect than something Looking fancy but everything else we have to guess... It doesn't concern me if it's an early model Gripen say 39A as long as it's accurate. I 've found some resources showing details of the Gripen. Due to our site policy on the copyrighted materials I would not post them here but I could "lend" some of them just PM me. A few examples:

JAS-39C weapon configurations for Flygvapnet, Swedish Air Force is completed. Cheers ! https://www.dropbox.com/s/mkynwlqiiyk8wqv/JAS-39C_FlygvapnetV.1.1.pdf?dl=0

I am going to compile the information on the loadouts by aircraft model with mission types, for example: Swedes, JAS-39C, Strike //October 2001 Precision Guided Munitions were cleared for use on Gripens; LITENING pod is operational 1st time on Gripens in 2003) EDIT: 4x GBU-12 Paveway II/GBU-10 Paveway II, 2x Rb-74 (9L Sidewinder)/Rb-98 IRIS-T, Centerline tank, LITENING pod like this other team mates may work on the LOADOUT.ini accordingly. Thanks. Yan P.S. Suggestions are of course welcomed.

JosefK, I am organising a bunch of information on the loadouts, i need to confirm a few more details so I'm guessing I'll need 3-4 days. I will finish it for you. (For the above) I have sources indicate that Air to surface weapons used by the Swedish Air Force's Viggens were also integrated with the Gripens. For example, Gripens can take 4x ARAK 70 rocket pods (??M/71 Raketkapsel) on underwing pylons (integration work completed in 1996; operational) Therefore, the multiple bomb rack could also been integrated for use with Gripens. What I really concern is that those loadouts on Airshow Gripens e.g. Gripen-NG demonstrators seem to be unrealistic. I will finish it asap. Yan

@JonathanRL I apologize to you Jonathan. I jumped to conclusions. I downloaded your mod(the 39C and 39D model pack, if not mistaken) which could be an early release. I saw the engine instrumentation and the ADI(on the MFD) and also some HUD symbology looked different from the things I have in my mind. I'm not aware there's is an updated version in your Scandinavian Front Mod... I didn't think of myself being offensive. I am Sorry. @Wrench I apologize to you Kevin. You have been kind and friendly. I remembered you shared with me about the easter egg things in the Kamchatka terrain mod. I enjoyed these mods and their efforts. Indeed I am very sorry. @daddyairplanes I apologize to you daddyairplanes(didn't have opportunity to know your name). I know you wanted to see if I have any relevant skills needed. I am very sorry. @yakarov79 @ravenclaw_007 I owe you two an apology too. I am sorry Jerek and Ravenclaw_007. I put you on the stage and that leads to unnecessary comparison between you and other modders. That's totally unwanted. I am sorry. Yan.

Mates, I know I seem to be picky on stuff and that makes me look like a prick. I am sorry. I am not intended to offense anybody. (new topic) I saw somebody mentioned about the rearward-firing torpedo; funny looking ECM pod before. And many thanks to Ravenclaw he made the ELT/555 and the Remora pod available to us. And there is a rare(to my little knowledge) ECM pod: The Westinghouse QRC-335-3 ECM pod, circa 1966-68. P.S. My intention has always been sharing my views, things I have collected among ourselves- the aviation enthusiasts.

JonathanRL, I see. I'm not using that model... :( :( I 'll try the one in the Scandinavian Front pack before making my comments. Jonathan you are one of the modders that I respect.

@Wrench Thanks Kevin, you've always been so kind and helpful. I deeply appreciate that. I lacked the understanding that we have few 3ds max modelers who work on airplanes. I thought there were more. And I don't want to be rude and impolite for pointing out this and that of someone's work. Maybe later on when I further try out the Gripen I will attach shots to better illustrate my points. @daddyairplanes Thank you for the frank advice. Now I can see I have to overcome that little challenge and start learning 3ds max things. It's true that we cannot expect others who would always have the models we desire.

I am sorry for haven't made myself clear. And that's true, I am in fact a newbie for SF2. I have been downloading and testing out some of the mods available here by other members. My "modding" skills are very limited that could barely be referred to as "modding" skills: just managing mod folders, mod folder structures, looking up data in the _DATA.ini; adding sound file entries to the SOUNDLIST.ini etc. That is the reason why I proposed the aircraft to the MODDERs so that they could decide whether or not to go ahead and build it. To be honest, I agreed 100% with you that I could only finally get this beautiful model that i want so bad only if others share the same interest with me. My point is that I could help by gathering technical data(that is available to us), detailed drawings, cockpit details, avionics etc. even I don't know how to do some 3D CAD things/building 3D models.

Agreed 100%. As a newbie myself, I started by questioning like "Nah, this missile can't be that accurate; holy **, those bombs just ain't that effective..." One eventually at least try to take a look at the DATA.inis That's when somebody really begin to enjoy the game(and recognise its possibilities & limitations)

These beauties once again remind us SF2 actually has the potential to extend its mission type to include "Combat Search And Rescue" Thanks mate!

File Attribution: Mil.ru [CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons I just wonder if there's someone who's working on/planing to work on this little beauty.

Sth to add, Like Snailman said, installing both the game and the mod folders on an SSD would make things a lot easier. My SF2 launches within a few seconds. Cheers mate!

Dear EricJ, I am running my system on Win10 ver. 1803. I have installed SF2 series, with full five merged with Exp 1&2. I can recall when I installed the game one by one, I decided to launch each of the games once. That allows me to create the respective folders (in "Saved Games") accordingly and makes things easier later-on... At first, the program totally screw up my resolution, say it's a 1024x768 and then I quit it. There should be a screen named "Program Compatibility Assistant". In that dialogue, it says Windows 10 compatible features have been applied blah blah blah ... there should be an option named "Run the program" . You just click to run whatever SF2 games it refers to, say: SF2 Europe Then you'll notice the resolution has been changed and everything would be fine. then you quit the game once again. There should be a second compatibility assistant dialogue (see the image below, found randomly on Google): Just click This program ran correctly. That's my case. I 've repeated the above for each of the SF2 game series. After a painful 10 times launch & quit, there's no problem so far. I hope you'll okay. I'm sorry for lecturing long long piece of text above. Best regrads, Yan