JAS 39C Gripen Community Mod

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Since this is not exactly SFM, and I love AJS-37 very much, I am in!

[skywalker22]

So for those who alredy downloaded it. How is it in general, radar, A2A, A2G?

One more thing, is the symbology on the HUD same as F-15`s? Since it uses its SDK for A2A.

Edited June 8, 2021 by skywalker22

[XpRiV]

I had a quick go on Sunday, and it was good . HUD symbology is the same.

 

I actually got my first A2A kills in it, I'm usually a mud mover

Edited June 8, 2021 by XpRiV

[whisky.actual]

Version 1.0.1-beta - 09 June 2021

Added

• New RCAF livery by Megalax.
• New Czech 10 000 Hours by Jack ”Rabbit”.

Changed

• Removed the mirrors in model.
• Removed the mirrors in code.

Fixes

• CTD when you get hit.
• CTD when you eject.

TODO

• Add keyboard command for brakes.
• V2 additions.

 

[FupDuck]

I just spent a few hours flying around in this plane. First of all, it is gorgeous! I love that it comes with so many liveries already! I spent most of the time so far just looking at it in exterior view mode! 

 

I'm glad to see that the reflections on the MFDs will get addressed, that was the first thing I noticed, it was very distracting and actually hits my framerate.

 

I have a couple of questions:

 

1. It seems rather slow. Max speed at mil power is about 450 kn and at max afterburner it's about 550. That was level flight with no loadout, or even pylons (did I mention it looks gorgeous???). Is this speed intended? My limited googling tells me it has a top speed of close to 1500 kn in real life. 

 

2. Is there a gas gauge somewhere? I got a warning at five hundred pounds, then a few seconds later I was a glider. It seems to be a thirsty girl! Fun end to this story: I ended up making a dead stick landing on a public road in my first ever Gripen flight! 

 

Anyways, great mod, I look forward to putting a lot of hours on the airframe!

Edited June 11, 2021 by Sandmonkee

[flavnet]

Hello everyone! First of all, congratulations for the wonderful Gripen (great plane!). I tried using the mod and it's really fun. The only slight problem I had was using the brakes on landing. After a landing with such a long stroke that it went off the runway, I tried a 10-15 degree AOA landing (as with the Viper). But it wasn't enough! I believe that the W key (which I mapped on my joystik) is not active!! In fact, on the third attempt, I was able to decelerate the plane enough to be able to swerve to take the last junction on the runway, but the plane kept moving despite myself pressing the brakes since the nose gear had touched the landing strip!!! Maybe something needs to be done that I don't know. The aircraft was always in a clean config with half gas. Thanks in advance for your kind attention and to the developers for their fantastic work!

[FupDuck]

12 hours ago, flavnet said:

Hello everyone! First of all, congratulations for the wonderful Gripen (great plane!). I tried using the mod and it's really fun. The only slight problem I had was using the brakes on landing. After a landing with such a long stroke that it went off the runway, I tried a 10-15 degree AOA landing (as with the Viper). But it wasn't enough! I believe that the W key (which I mapped on my joystik) is not active!! In fact, on the third attempt, I was able to decelerate the plane enough to be able to swerve to take the last junction on the runway, but the plane kept moving despite myself pressing the brakes since the nose gear had touched the landing strip!!! Maybe something needs to be done that I don't know. The aircraft was always in a clean config with half gas. Thanks in advance for your kind attention and to the developers for their fantastic work!

This is a known bug.

[XpRiV]

The brake is set as a Axis command, even though it has a keyboard function "W". I still needed to set the axis or it would'nt work.

[kolpakov_79]

Do something with the brakes!!!
Why assign a whole axis, I don't have an extra axis. And so the fashion is medium, without features.

[flavnet]

6 hours ago, XpRiV said:

The brake is set as a Axis command, even though it has a keyboard function "W". I still needed to set the axis or it would'nt work.

Thanks a lot!!

[STABROSS]

Hola a todos

 

Me gusta crear misiones en DCS y hostearlas para volarlas con los compañeros , si se me permite subo una imagen de Jas-39 listo para despegue desde una carretera , simulando una situaciòn tipica  en Suecia , en època de invierno ;

 

 

Què les parece...? ...

[whisky.actual]

New patch coming soon. Meanwhile you can have a look at this GS video:

 

[CIChesty]

On 6/14/2021 at 7:18 AM, kolpakov_79 said:

Do something with the brakes!!!
Why assign a whole axis, I don't have an extra axis. And so the fashion is medium, without features.

It's being addressed and will be added in a later update.

[Vine_dog]

Hey there guys

 

We are looking to recruit a new 3d artist as we push towards V2 of the community gripen mod

 

If you or anyone you know is interested, please PM me with examples of past work.

 

Thanks 

[ferko0805]

Hi guys!

Where is the fuel quantity gauge in the Gripen cockpit? I can't see anywhere in both variant.

So I don't know how many fuel left in the plane and/or exterior tanks.

Edited June 22, 2021 by ferko0805

[CIChesty]

13 hours ago, ferko0805 said:

Hi guys!

Where is the fuel quantity gauge in the Gripen cockpit? I can't see anywhere in both variant.

So I don't know how many fuel left in the plane and/or exterior tanks.

 

Not implemented yet, will be added later

[Maggan]

I flew it yesterday and it will be an awesome bird, when it’s worked through properly. 
I had some issues though, but there is always “Pause” if the disaster is close. 
 

 

Thanks for all the hard work. 

[F900EX]

When flying MP (F-18) and not the Gripen I get kicked from an check failure goes red.  When I look what's causing it the below is what I get. Happens on any server I fly. 

 

models/gbu-31.edm @ c:/users/r/saved games/dcs.openbeta/mods/aircraft/jas39/shapes

 

[battlegear2099]

19 hours ago, F900EX said:

When flying MP (F-18) and not the Gripen I get kicked from an check failure goes red.  When I look what's causing it the below is what I get. Happens on any server I fly. 

 

models/gbu-31.edm @ c:/users/r/saved games/dcs.openbeta/mods/aircraft/jas39/shapes

 

ya broke for me fails now

 

[whisky.actual]

This will be addressed with version 1.5 coming out soon. Stay tuned!

 

 

[whisky.actual]

Hi @everyone here are a few screenshots of the ejection seat that will be available in our 1.5 release that will be out soon!

[sushy73]

Hi whisky.actual 

Very nice!!

Do you plan to make a VR pilot for the cockpit?

 

Edited July 20, 2021 by sushy73

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

The 1.5 announcement will commence in 33 hours or so. Wonder what it will be...

[whisky.actual]

Greeting,

 

we are proud to announce that v1.5 will be out tomorrow 12 EST. You can look at the full changelog below.

 

 

V.1.5.0 (beta):

 

Added
[Cockpit] Added Night vision goggles
[Cockpit] Added fuel readout, in %
[Cockpit] Added new roughmet for mfds to remove the annoying glare
[Cockpit] Added new seat textures and model
[Configuration] Added FLIR (LLTV) configuration file to get rid of IC problem with LLTV/Kingal
[Configuration] Added FLIR requirement in JAS39 AA and AG configuration files when chosing Litening TGP
[Configuration] Added automatic loading of ECM and ELINT pods when wingtip IR AAM are chosen
[Configuration] Added new code in both plane LUAs to prevent CTD with the main panel (Thanks Freebird)
[Documentation] Added Documentation folder and JAS 39 Gripen Community Mod Loadout document
[Documentation] Added IR AAM and BVR AAM comparison overview documentation
[Exterior] Added AAF livery
[Exterior] Added FAF livery
[Exterior] Added all CAF liveries
[Exterior] Added automatic opening and closing of gear bay doors
[Exterior] Added brake resistance when wheel chocks are placed
[Exterior] Added ground crew communication menu for mounting wheel chocks and ladder
[Exterior] Added ladder with 3D model and textures
[Exterior] Added new CAF liveries from 313_Paegas
[Exterior] Added new RCAF livery
[Exterior] Added new template lua for liveries
[Exterior] Added textures for Tank 1100 and Tank 1700 based on the ones from Mat3
[Exterior] Added visibility argument for ladder and wheel chocks to appear on static aircraft
[Exterior] Added wheel chocks to nose wheel
[Exterior] Added wheel chocks with 3D model and 4K textures
[Flight model] Added Parking brake code
[Flight model] Added Powered approach mode where canards pitch slightly up to help create lift when flaps are deployed
[Flight model] Added Script for canards to move independently of stick input
[Flight model] Added functionality to require wheel braking to engage lift dumping animation
[Flight model] Added functionallity to extend airbrake if not deployed when landing
[Flight model] Added functionallity to recract airbrake when canards return to normal angle
[Flight model] Added funtionality to automatically retract airbrake when spooling up the engine after touchdown, useful when preforming Touch and go landings
[Flight model] Added nose down trim when main wheels touch the ground and rpm is <75 % (close to idle) to fix nose wheel staying in the air and therefor hinder the braking animation
[Flight model] Added parking brake keybinding for AA and AG keyboard and joystick
[Flight model] Added trim reset when the nose wheel is down
[Flight model] Added wheelbraking with keyboard button bind
[Missions] Added all Fox2s to Gripen vs MiG-29 mission
[Missions] Added new missions with new clsids and more countries
[Weapons] Added A-Darter with 3D model, 4K textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Added AGM-65K and AGM-65H with LAU-117 launchers
[Weapons] Added AIM-132 ASRAAM IR AAM with 3D model, texture and performance configuration
[Weapons] Added AIM-9M IR AAM
[Weapons] Added AIM-9X IR AAM
[Weapons] Added GBU-32 GPS guided bomb 
[Weapons] Added GBU-38 GPS guided bomb
[Weapons] Added GBU-39 SDB GPS guided bomb with 3D model, textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Added I-Derby ER BVR AAM with 3D model, textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Added Python-5 IR AAM with 3D model, textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Added RBS-15F AI configuration file based on old scheme for AI to be able to fire
[Weapons] Added a new 3D model and 4K textures for RBS-15F Mk4 Gungrir
[Weapons] Added missing DWS 39 configuration
[Weapons] Added new directory structure for weapons
[Weapons] Added new presets for AA and AG versions based on the different airforce arsenals
[Weapons] Added seeker glass roughmet for A-Darter

 

Changed
[Cockpit] Changed RWR screen to left mfd
[Cockpit] Changed radar screen to right mfd
[Configuration] Changed Brake keybind for AG keyboard input - to match the AA
[Configuration] Changed Drop Tank 1100 configuration
[Configuration] Changed Drop Tank 1700 configuration
[Configuration] Changed EWS39 Integrated ECM configuration and weight
[Configuration] Changed Integrated ELINT configuration and weight
[Configuration] Changed JAS39 Gripen main configuration files to clean up weapons sections
[Configuration] Changed Litening III Targeting Pod configuration and weight
[Configuration] Changed Litening configuration file to use Core DCS icon and 3D model/textures
[Configuration] Changed all CLSID prefix in main configuration files to JAS39 instead of JAS for all weapons
[Configuration] Changed name of Fantasmagoria to Integrated ELINT in loadout
[Configuration] Changed name of Sorbtsiya to Integrated ECM in loadout
[Configuration] Changed pylons in JAS39 AA and AG configuration files to move all integrated pods to the left
[Configuration] Changed to file prefix JAS39 instead of JAS for all files
[Configuration] Changed to new file structure for cockpit textures and shapes
[Configuration] Changed to new file structure for kneeboard
[Configuration] Changed to new file structure for weapon shapes
[Configuration] Changed to same icon (circle) for all integrated pods
[Configuration] Changed wheel chocks and ladder configuration to fix a small error that showed in the log
[Exterior] Changed 3D model and 4K textures for wheel chocks
[Exterior] Changed Digicam livery configuration that pointed at wrong Mat3
[Exterior] Changed Drop tank 1100 and 1700 3D models gloss and reflection parameters so they match each other
[Exterior] Changed Drop tank 1100 and 1700 configuration to implement the ability to have unique drop tank textures per livery
[Exterior] Changed Gripen exterior 3D model LOD1-3
[Exterior] Changed Tank 1100 and Tank 1700 3D models to point to new textures separated from Mat3
[Exterior] Changed automatic opening and closing of gear bay doors to fix error with ground speed measuring
[Exterior] Changed cockpit ejection 3D model to fix texture issue
[Exterior] Changed countermeasures amount and launch placement on exterior model
[Exterior] Changed liveries for all planes
[Exterior] Changed livery descriptions to use the separated textures for the drop tanks
[Exterior] Changed livery descriptions to use the separated textures for the drop tanks (CAF)
[Exterior] Changed main configuration files for JAS39AA and JAS39AG to fix pylon clipping error with drop tanks
[Exterior] Changed material and bitmap names in Drop tank 1100 3D model
[Exterior] Changed material and bitmap names in Drop tank 1700 3D model
[Exterior] Changed material and bitmap names in exterior 3D model
[Exterior] Changed material names in drop tanks 3D models to separate from Mat3
[Exterior] Changed naming in all livery description.lua to reflect the name change in the 3D model
[Exterior] Changed texture file names for drop tanks to be consistent with naming standard
[Exterior] Changed textures file names in 3D models for drop tanks to be consistent with naming standard
[Exterior] Changed to new bump maps for MAT3
[Exterior] Changed to new diff for MAT 3
[Exterior] Changed to new engine textures
[Exterior] Changed to new roughmets for MAT1, MAT2, MAT3
[Exterior] Changed wing damage 3D models to fix texture issue (remains to solve issue with different liveries)
[Exterior] Changed LUAs to display all the different CAF exterior textures
[Flight model] Changed Canard braking system name to Lift dumping system
[Flight model] Changed Gripen exterior 3D model with arg 91 canard pitch +- 26deg
[Flight model] Changed canard script to match new model changes
[Flight model] Changed speed measuring for Lift dumping system to the one found in gear bays, now reads speeds below ~50 kts, also changed minumim speeds for script to run, from 15 to 21 kts
[Flight model] Changed the maximum speed for canard braking to engage, from 140 to 180 knots
[Weapons] Changed 3D model and roughmet textures for Stormshadow
[Weapons] Changed A-Darter configuration
[Weapons] Changed A-Darter textures to 4K
[Weapons] Changed AIM-120B configuration
[Weapons] Changed AIM-120C-5 configuration
[Weapons] Changed AIM-120C-7 configuration
[Weapons] Changed AIM-132 ASRAAM IR AAM 3D model to fix problem with seeker normal map.
[Weapons] Changed AIM-9L configuration
[Weapons] Changed Brimstone textures to 4K
[Weapons] Changed Brimstone with new 3D model, new textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Changed Bristone AGML textures to 4K
[Weapons] Changed DWS 39 configuration and renamed from BK90
[Weapons] Changed GBU-10 configuration
[Weapons] Changed GBU-10 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-12 configuration
[Weapons] Changed GBU-12 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-16 configuration
[Weapons] Changed GBU-16 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-31 configuration
[Weapons] Changed GBU-31 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-32 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-38 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed GBU-39 SDB loadout icon for one with BRU-61 rack and GBUs
[Weapons] Changed GBU-49 configuration
[Weapons] Changed GBU-49 username to display correctly on HUD
[Weapons] Changed IRIS-T configuration
[Weapons] Changed M/71 GP Bomb configuration
[Weapons] Changed M70B configuration
[Weapons] Changed M70B configuration file to fix error where it didn't show the full weapon name in the mission log
[Weapons] Changed M71LD configuration file to fix error where it didn't show the full weapon name in the mission log
[Weapons] Changed MAR-1 textures to 4K
[Weapons] Changed MAR-1 with new 3D model, new textures and performance configuration
[Weapons] Changed Meteor configuration and performance parameters
[Weapons] Changed Meteor configuration file to tune some parameters like DLZ and loft
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15 configuration and renamed from RB15
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15 radar cross section to make it detectable by ships
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15 username to display correctly in game
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15 weight in the configuration file as it was reporting 0 kg
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15F configuration file to fix naming parameter error resulting i incorrect display of weapons name in DCS
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15F configuration file to new scheme and parameters to implement sea-skimming and pop-up
[Weapons] Changed RBS-15F weapons parameters to increase warhead damage
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow configuration
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow configuration and added a line to read warheads.lua to fix a log error
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow configuration file to add booster for missile separation to avoid collision
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow configuration file to add explosive damage from the BROACH warhead
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow warhead type to penetrating_warhead
[Weapons] Changed Stormshadow weight in the configuration file as it was reporting 0 kg
[Weapons] Changed configuration file for AIM-120B to support TWS and updated performance parameters and pylon placement
[Weapons] Changed configuration file for AIM-120C-5 to support TWS and updated performance parameters and pylon placement
[Weapons] Changed configuration file for AIM-120C-7 to support TWS and updated performance parameters and pylon placement
[Weapons] Changed configuration file for Meteor to support TWS and updated performance parameters and pylon placement
[Weapons] Changed default BK-27 loadout to PELE/PELE-T
[Weapons] Changed exhaust placement for IRIS-T
[Weapons] Changed performance of AIM-9X, IRIS-T and A-Darter
[Weapons] Changed performance parameter of Python-5
[Weapons] Changed sound configuration file for BK-27 for a more authentic sound
[Weapons] Changed sound for the BK-27 cannon
[Weapons] Changes to RBS-15 flightmodel to make it loft less and be more stable in flight
[Cockpit] Changed Units for speedometer and altimiter to imperial
[Cockpit] Changed configuration for needle on the speedo to match the numbers on the dial
[Cockpit] Changed UV for mirrors to fix an issue making the world turn the wrong direction when rolling
[Cockpit] Added fitting textures to objects that were missing a texture (inside the center console and a tube behind the seat)
[Configuration] Renamed Brake script to Wheel_brakes, updated devices and devices init
[Cockpit] Changed connector placement to display Shkval, SMS and RWR on middle MFD

 

Fixed
[Cockpit] Fixed clipping issue on top of the compass and left side of the altimeter dial
[Cockpit] Fixed UV for mirror texture
[Cockpit] Fixed an error where the left and right mirrors were switched
[Cockpit] Fixed mirrors
[Cockpit] Fixed shoulder width to fix the pilots head bumping into the glare shield when looking backwards
[Exterior] Fixed nose wheel clipping error while revving while braking
[Exterior] Fixed naming error on Drop tank 1100 and 1700 texture files causing non working roughmet
[Exterior] Fixed Drop tank 1100 and 1700 3D models export parameters to be consistent to look the same
[Exterior] Fixed naming error on Drop tank 1100 and 1700 in all livery files causing non working roughmet
[Flight model] Fixed Braking by joystick button press
[Flight model] Fixed airbrake not being extended when manually triggered below ~50 kts and throttle at idle
[Flight model] Fixed button press braking requiring two presses to engage for the first time each flight
[Flight model] Fixed canards sometimes over-riding canard braking on landing
[Flight model] Fixed roll rates to match real life video footage
[Flight model] Fixed trim functionality used to get the nose down when landing, now returns to neutral trim when nose wheel is down

 

Removed
[Configuration] Removed duplicate path to /Textures/JAS39_Operators in entry.lua reported in log
[Configuration] Removed obsolete clsids from AG lua
[Configuration] Removed redundant Kingal model regarding FLIR/LLTV that created IC problem
[Configuration] Removed redundant path to Sound in entry.lua reported in log
[Configuration] Removed the ability for AI to land on aircraft carriers
[Weapons] Removed GBU-49 model- we use the GBU-12 from core game
[Weapons] Removed Rb75T 
[Weapons] Removed Rb75T model - not in use anymore
[Weapons] Removed country specific designation for BK-27 ammunition
[Weapons] Removed dual rack missiles
[Weapons] Removed missile loadout at centerline
[Weapons] Removed textures for GBU-12 that created IC problem
[Cockpit] Removed custom indicators from C-MFD

 

Cheers,

 

Whisky

[Maggan]

On 7/20/2021 at 2:35 AM, whisky.actual said:

Hi @everyone here are a few screenshots of the ejection seat that will be available in our 1.5 release that will be out soon!

That is a great piece of work!