Cowboy's Magic Collection (AI only AEW&C and ISR mods)

[prccowboy]

I decided I needed to add a Russian ISR plane to the collection, so here it is. As a bonus, I am also including civilian and C2 variants.

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Available now. Download link is in the first post

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Tupolev Tu-204/214 variants (AI only) 

The Tupolev Tu-204/214 (Russian: Туполев Ту-204) is a twin-engined medium-range narrow-body jet airliner capable of carrying 210 passengers, designed by Tupolev and produced by Aviastar-SP and Kazan Aircraft Production Association

The Tu-214R (NATO: "Mullet") is a special mission version of the Tu-214 commercial transport aircraft, developed under the codename ‘Project 141’, to replace the Il-20 Coot ELINT platform.

Designed to loiter in a friendly or uncontested airspace at high altitude and at safe distance from targets or along the border of a country under surveillance, the Tu-214R is configured to carry sensor packages to perform ELINT (Electronic Intelligence) and SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) missions. The MRC-411 multi-intelligence payload also includes side-looking Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and other Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Communications Intelligence (COMINT).

This mod includes 2 selectable aircraft type in the Mission Editor (with additional variants selectable by using liveries):
  - Tu-204/214
  - Tu-214R

Included are various liveries, by plane:
Tu-204/214 (CLP)
     - RUS Redwings Airline (Tu-204-100B)
     - RUS Rossiya Special Flight Squadron (Tu-214PU)
     - RUS Tu-214ON RF64519 (Open Skies)
     - RUS Tu-214ON RF64525 (Open Skies)
      -RUS Tu-214PU SBUS 64529

Tu-214R (CLP)
     - RUS Russian Air Force 64511
     - RUS Russian Air Force 64514

Notes:

The planes will be alphabetically listed with the C's (Cowboy's Livery Pack Tu-204/214).
As always, this is my artistic representation based on photos of the actual aircraft / my modeling skills, and not necessarily 100% accurate. 

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USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Installation:
unzip the files and copy the entire contents of the 'Mods' folder in the zip file to your DCS user files folder, example:
C:\Users\[YOURNAME]\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\

(You should end up with a "CLP_TU214" folder under Mods/aircraft, example:
"C:\Users\[YOURNAME]\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Mods\aircraft\CLP_TU214\")

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To UNINSTALL:
simply delete the "CLP_TU214" folder from the above location (Do NOT delete the entire 'Mods' folder as this will remove any other mods you may have installed)

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Changelog:

v1.2.0123 (2023-01): Fixed bug preventing proper display of 64514 livery and aircraft configuration

v1.1.1215: Added 4 variants and respective liveries, incl: Tu-214ON and Tu-214PU-SBUS types

v1.0.1115: Initial Public Release

Edited January 24, 2023 by prccowboy
v.1.2.0123 update

[Geschirre]

Thank you so much!  That was really quick.  Looks great, nothing wrong or buggy that I can see, I'm just happy to have it.  Please take a vacation or something you deserve it!!!

Edited November 16, 2022 by Geschirre

[prccowboy]

23 minutes ago, Geschirre said:

Thank you so much!  That was really quick.  Looks great, nothing wrong or buddy that I can see, I'm just happy to have it.  Please take a vacation or something you deserve it!!!

thanks for posting photos. Whenever I pull mod assets out of my private dev build to recode and bundle as a standalone for public release, I worry that I missed something or broke something in the process. photos help me see if the standalone is working properly.

[Rudel_chw]

5 hours ago, prccowboy said:

I decided I needed to add a Russian ISR plane to the collection, so here it is. As a bonus, I am also including civilian and C2 variants.

 

Thanks a lot, I love having more red force aircrafts .. and these look really great, can't wait to use them on a mission 

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to seeing you add even more aircrafts to your collection .. hopefully something more cold war appropiate, like the Il-38 May:

 

 

[Geschirre]

Quote

thanks for posting photos. Whenever I pull mod assets out of my private dev build to recode and bundle as a standalone for public release, I worry that I missed something or broke something in the process. photos help me see if the standalone is working properly.

No problem, I remember you saying you wanted user photos when you released your P-8 mod.  A photo from me is the least I can do to showcase and confirm your mods look and work wonderfully!

Edited November 18, 2022 by Geschirre

[Nightstorm]

Updated DCS RWR Symbology (digitalcombatsimulator.com) to include the Tu-214R.  RWR readout as "TU".

[Shrike88]

Hey @prccowboy Love the aircraft.  Such extremely high quality, definitely setting the bar really high for us.   Any consideration for the KC-46 Pegasus ? All these special mission aircraft need a latest gen and awesome quality tanker.

 

Thanks again for the great models 

Shrike

Edited November 20, 2022 by Shrike88
Cant spell for . . .

[Ronin_Gaijin]

On 11/16/2022 at 9:56 PM, Rudel_chw said:

 

Thanks a lot, I love having more red force aircrafts .. and these look really great, can't wait to use them on a mission 

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to seeing you add even more aircrafts to your collection .. hopefully something more cold war appropiate, like the Il-38 May:

 

 

Just like Rudel I would like to thank you for yet another magnificent plane for DCS. Could I ask you or any other of the many talented people in this comunity, to create a livery for the Tu-214ON Open Skies Reconnaissance version of this aircraft? More info and details can be found here:

https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/tu-214on-open-skies-reconnaissance-aircraft-russia/

Thank you in advance.
Keep up the great work!

 

P.S. I almost forgot the eye candy!

Edited November 23, 2022 by Ronin_Gaijin

[prccowboy]

46 minutes ago, Ronin_Gaijin said:

Could I ask you or any other of the many talented people in this comunity, to create a livery for the Tu-214ON Open Skies Reconnaissance version of this aircraft?

Unfortunately, the current release does not have the RONSAR and camera systems that are equipped on the -ON. However, there may still be a little room left in the textures to fit more parts without adding additional textures/memory overhead. I will consider adding it to the wish list for a potential future update.

[AvgeekJoe]

Wonder if we'll ever see a Sukhoi Superjet in this sim plz since it's going to become the jet of choice for Russian aviation?

 

Semi-Required photo:

 

[Rudel_chw]

4 hours ago, AvgeekJoe said:

Wonder if we'll ever see a Sukhoi Superjet in this sim plz

 

Does it have an AEW&C version?

[AvgeekJoe]

5 hours ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Does it have an AEW&C version?

Nope, it's the Russian equivalent of an Embraer E190 or Airbus A220.

[Ronin_Gaijin]

On 11/24/2022 at 2:12 AM, prccowboy said:

Unfortunately, the current release does not have the RONSAR and camera systems that are equipped on the -ON. However, there may still be a little room left in the textures to fit more parts without adding additional textures/memory overhead. I will consider adding it to the wish list for a potential future update.

Even just a skin for the plain and simple 204 would be sufficient, but thank you nonetheless for considering making it more realistic! 

[Geschirre]

An O-2 Skymaster!!! Looks great. Thank you so much.

[prccowboy]

42 minutes ago, Geschirre said:

An O-2 Skymaster!!! Looks great. Thank you so much.

was it on your bingo card? it was meant as a private mod but if there is enough interest, I can release it.

Edited December 3, 2022 by prccowboy

[Geschirre]

Haha, no it wasn't on the bingo card, I was going for more eclectic planes.  I thought the O-2 was too "mainstream."  I have a lot of interest in using the O-2.

[DJ Reonic]

My grandfather was shot down in Vietnam in an O-2. They only recently found the crash site and remains. I'd love to have one in the sim.

[Havoc86]

I have 2 proposals:

1) USAF RC-135U Combat Sent;

2) Italian Air Force Gulfstream G550 AEW.

[prccowboy]

24 minutes ago, Havoc86 said:

I have 2 proposals:

1) USAF RC-135U Combat Sent;

 

 

see @Eight Balland @Backy 51's Rivet Joint here: 

 

 

[prccowboy]

Cowboy's tea with Aunt Tilly (a.k.a) 

the O-2A Skymaster (AI only) mod by prcCOWBOY v1.0.1204

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Download link now available, see 1st post

 

The O-2, known as the “Oscar Deuce” or “The Duck,” was a military version of the Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster. It was distinguished by twin tail booms, tandem-mounted engines and a unique gear retraction sequence that evoked the nickname "The Duck." In late 1966, the USAF selected the O-2, to serve as a forward air controller (FAC) aircraft.

This mod is dedicated to "Aunt Tilly's Boys" and all the other warriors who served as FAC in the Vietnam conflict.

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included:
early O-2A variant (with 67-21331 livery)

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Notes:

The plane will be alphabetically listed with the C's (Cowboy's Livery Pack O-2 Skymaster).
As always, this is my artistic representation based on photos of the actual aircraft / my modeling skills, and not necessarily 100% accurate. 

known bugs:
- This is an "early release" and may contain unfinished liveries and other flaws
- Aft engine propellor blur is incorrect
 

Changelog:

v1.1.0123 (2023-01) - bug fixes, added texture and model details, new livery, gunsight, SUU-11a gunpod, and more

v1.0.1204 - "early access" release

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USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. 

Installation:
unzip the files and copy the entire contents of the 'Mods' folder in the zip file to your DCS user files folder, example:
C:\Users\[YOURNAME]\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\

(You should end up with a "CLP_O2A" folder under Mods/aircraft, example:
"C:\Users\[YOURNAME]\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Mods\aircraft\CLP_O2A\")

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To UNINSTALL:
simply delete the "CLP_O2A" folder from the above location (Do NOT delete the entire 'Mods' folder as this will remove any other mods you may have installed)

 

tldr

I considered opening a new thread for this but since it is an ISR plane albeit without fancy sensors I figured it fit here.

This project started as a private tribute, but comments here have convinced me to release it. This is an "early access" release because I won't have much time to do any further development on it for the foreseeable near future; however, I think it is useable as is. I welcome any constructive feedback. In fact, please feedback. I haven't had much time to test, bug fix or clean up.

Edited January 26, 2023 by prccowboy
updated to reflect released livery

[Esac_mirmidon]

What a beautiful addition to the list. Will pair awesome with the Skyraider.

 

Thanks a lot mate

[Valium]

Maybe C-295M Casa?

[Havoc86]

On 12/4/2022 at 2:33 AM, prccowboy said:

see @Eight Balland @Backy 51's Rivet Joint here: 

 

 

No Combat Sent version there)

[Havoc86]

Also I suggest Gulfstream G550 AEW. I think it could be a good addition to the AEW&C and ISR theme. One of them from ItAF regularly flies over Poland or Romania as a part of NATO operations.

051222_PERSE71_RRR7254 (flying today accompanied by RRR7254)

 

Edited December 5, 2022 by Havoc86

[impreza]

C-295M Casa