IDF Mods Project | F-16D/I Mod V3.9 - Official Thread

[Omer.d]

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About IDF Mods Project
We are a group of hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts with an aim to develop an accurate representation of the Israeli Air Force within DCS We are working hard on a lengthy roadmap of several kinds of mods ranging from 3rd party module mods, to AI ground sea and air assets.

Features

• F-16I Sufa
• F-16D bl.50\52
• F-16D bl.50\52 ( No Spine )
• Two Seater F-16I\D Cockpit With Multicrew Capability
• New F-16 Weapons 
  -Iris-T A\A Missile
  -Python 5 A\A Missile
  -Delilah Cruise Missile
  -Spice 2000 Bomb
  -Spice 1000 Bomb
  -GBU 39 SDB
  Clarification: New Weapons Replace Existing Weapons
• AN\AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
• CFT + 600 Gal Fuel Tanks

FAQ
1. Is the mod standalone or based on the F-16C?

The mod is based on the F-16C you must buy the Official Module, But you can fly on both aircrafts at the same time.

2.How accurate is the F-16I\D models?
The model of the F-16I\D is 100% accurate, we have made many efforts for it to be and look like the original, including textures.

3. Which liveries are included in the mod?

At the moment, there are liveries for all the squadrons in the Israeli Air Force.  liveries of other air forces are added by the community.

4.Is there a clickable rear cockpit and multi-crew capability?

Yes. There is a rear cockpit that have multi-crew capability.

5.Will there be a change in the cockpit?

The new cockpit has a few changes that exist in the real F-16I. We made the cockpit from scratch so these changes were added. we tried to be as precise as possible.

6. Does the Lantirn pod function in DCS?

The Lantirn pod is not active in DCS, however its weight and drag exist.

7. Do the weapons function as in reality?

Our weapons have a unique and accurate flight model that suits them, according to the type of weapon. The weapons replace other weapons in DCS so the systems on the plane remained the same.

8. Does the mod corrupt the integrity check?

Yes, unfortunately the mod corrupts the integrity check.

9. Is there a paint kit to create liveries?

yes, this is the F-16D Paint kit download. liveries examples available on our discord.

Cockpit Sync FAQ
Unfortunately, part of the synchronization in the cockpit does not work, that's why we created a FAQ that will cover this part

1. Startup Desync 

The pilot starts the plane as usual, the WSO performs an auto-start (Lwin + Home).

2.In Cockpit Sync / Desync 

MFD screens are desyncing, which means that both the pilot and the WSO can use their MFDs separately, including their systems. 
Some of the buttons in the rear cockpit do not have a physical button on the plane, to activate these buttons the button must be keybind (laser arm, master arm, and master modes)
all analog gauges are synchronized with each other.

3. External Model Sync 

The entire external model is synced, including the wheels, flaps, air brakes, and afterburner

4. Payload Desync 

If the plane starts off on the ground with loadout on it, the WSO has no ability to see the loadout, in order to solve the problem re-armament must be performed.

5. Fuel Desync 

There is no synchronization in the aircraft's fuel systems

For More Updates - Join Our Discord 

Edited June 6, 2023 by Omer.d

[RayBurge]

Thank you!

[de_Lutz]

Thanks for this amazing mod!

 

 

[Mike Wazowsky]

Fantastic! Just a question... When F16I and weapons are installed, they are replacing other models, right?

[Omer.d]

3 minutes ago, Mike Wazowsky said:

Fantastic! Just a question... When F16I and weapons are installed, they are replacing other models, right?

Yes, the weapons replace other weapons.

[MarbleFalcon]

I think this mod should be an official upgrade module for DCS F-16; like A-10C II Tankkiller upgrade. It could be awesome to have a full fidelity F-16D with F-16C at DCS World core game. I hope any ED oficials would consider this.

[sandboxcode]

Glad to see a new official thread for the excellent mod I highly recommend it 

[MGM]

A little help please.  Is there an install guide or a read me?

I downloaded the F-16I Sufa V2.2 and the F-16I-CPT-TEXTURES-20221003T003841Z-001 zip files from the Discord Channel, but I am unsure how to install the contents.

Can the contents of the F-16I Sufa V2.2 zip file simply be installed using the Generic Mod Enabler application?  

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[skywalker22]

You should put installation manual as well into 1st post, or at least link to it. Thanks.

[speed-of-heat]

Do the CFT’s still disable fuel in the inner wing pylons/disable their use for other stores?

[Geraki]

i hope ED to include this mod as official cooperation with IDF dev team , The team has been given a lot of effort and spend many hours of searching and developing so far for this  WIP F-16 module , ED will get only benefits and sales from that, since many of F-16 users wants the missionised D models and C per  country variants 3d models and avionics-weapons specialty.

Imagine if the ED unlock some features or better work together with the team , we will have another level of realism and satisfaction for F-16 and not only lovers.

[MarbleFalcon]

2 hours ago, Geraki said:

i hope ED to include this mod as official cooperation with IDF dev team , The team has been given a lot of effort and spend many hours of searching and developing so far for this  WIP F-16 module , ED will get only benefits and sales from that, since many of F-16 users wants the missionised D models and C per  country variants 3d models and avionics-weapons specialty.

Imagine if the ED unlock some features or better work together with the team , we will have another level of realism and satisfaction for F-16 and not only lovers.

Yea, I dont have hope about F-16I (because of classified stuff) but imagine we have different fully functional flyable F-16C and D's; like BMS. For example Israeli F-16C Barak with Spice, Popeye and Python 5 or Greek F-16C/D with IRIS-T or Turkish F-16C/Ds with SOM, HGK, KGK etc. Even just a normal D variant would be wonderful addition enough for DCS F-16.

[kin123450]

Any idea how  to install this mod ??
 

[speed-of-heat]

 

[MGM]

Thanks very much for the video.  I have used JSGME to enable the Sufa and it worked.  I can now use the Sufa in game in DCS.  However, I have also enabled the Python 5 missile and I still only see the AIM-9X when I select the Python 5 as part of the loadout.  Any thoughts in terms of what I might be doing wrong?  I don't have any other missile mods enabled in either JSGME or in my saved games files.

  

[Yavin]

12 minutes ago, MGM said:

Thanks very much for the video.  I have used JSGME to enable the Sufa and it worked.  I can now use the Sufa in game in DCS.  However, I have also enabled the Python 5 missile and I still only see the AIM-9X when I select the Python 5 as part of the loadout.  Any thoughts in terms of what I might be doing wrong?  I don't have any other missile mods enabled in either JSGME or in my saved games files.

  

Hi, try to check that you have installed all the files of Python 5, it could be that several files are missing and that's why you don't see his model

[UN9249]

Hi!

Do i need to uninstall CFT mod?

[Omer.d]

26 minutes ago, UN9249 said:

Hi!

Do i need to uninstall CFT mod?

Yes.

17 hours ago, MGM said:

A little help please.  Is there an install guide or a read me?

I downloaded the F-16I Sufa V2.2 and the F-16I-CPT-TEXTURES-20221003T003841Z-001 zip files from the Discord Channel, but I am unsure how to install the contents.

Can the contents of the F-16I Sufa V2.2 zip file simply be installed using the Generic Mod Enabler application?  

Any advice is appreciated.

 

yes you can use OVGME to install the mod. but the install directory is not saved games.
install it here : C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta

12 hours ago, speed-of-heat said:

Do the CFT’s still disable fuel in the inner wing pylons/disable their use for other stores?

yes, unfortunately we cant add CFT without the use of pylon 4,6

[speed-of-heat]

45 minutes ago, Omer.d said:

yes, unfortunately we cant add CFT without the use of pylon 4,6

that's a shame

[SkateZilla]

I looked at a few options on other projects:

Dummy Rack, from Centerline Station:
Weapon will use a Fake / Invisible TER, to mount invisible EDMs at the location of the CFTs and Centerline Location (3 Connector Points, no Visible mesh)

The Rack will be added to the LUA as a new weapon with elements for EACH item that's centerline compatible.

so CFTS+POD, CFTS+BOMB, etc etc

Create a new Fueltank for the CFT Volume/Weight in the LUA,

And use that tank on the left and right elements of the new Weapon Designation, and then the center element will be whatever you need it to be, bomb, pod, another tank.


I'll double check and see if it even works in the newer DCS builds, as I havent tried in the last year or so.
i know we were developing this as a workaround for some pylons not being able to transfer fuel in the aircraft's systems coding.


We also looked into a Custom Script and a Prop Checkbox,

if Checked, it would add the fuel amount to the fuel max and change the arg to show the tanks.

Edited October 3, 2022 by SkateZilla

[AvgeekJoe]

Thanks for this kick-a$$ effort!  

[Geraki]

l love this bird ......

Edited October 4, 2022 by Geraki

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

My only gripe with this mod is it replaces the regular F-16C with F-16I in all the missions, as take over all the liveries, instead of keep the original plane as default. After installation, the original liveries and missions need to be restored. Too much work and may not worth it.

I have mentioned this over the Discord before but I guess many do not think it is a problem at all. Too bad.

[fagulha]

6 minutes ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

My only gripe with this mod is it replaces the regular F-16C with F-16I in all the missions, as take over all the liveries, instead of keep the original plane as default. After installation, the original liveries and missions need to be restored. Too much work and may not worth it.

I have mentioned this over the Discord before but I guess many do not think it is a problem at all. Too bad.

You´re not alone, it´s one of my gripes too.

[speed-of-heat]

28 minutes ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

My only gripe with this mod is it replaces the regular F-16C with F-16I in all the missions, as take over all the liveries, instead of keep the original plane as default. After installation, the original liveries and missions need to be restored. Too much work and may not worth it.

I have mentioned this over the Discord before but I guess many do not think it is a problem at all. Too bad.

I'm confused ?

On 10/2/2022 at 10:39 PM, Omer.d said:

1. Is the mod standalone or based on the F-16C?

The mod is based on the F-16C you must buy the Official Module, But you can fly on both aircrafts at the same time.