Spino's Modern F-15 Mods

[SilentSparrow]

Just now, Spino said:

At some point I hope to replace the F-15E model with either this or something similar.  This is the "quick" solution, since it removes the need to modify and retexture an existing F-15E model.

There are many Advanced F-15 Eagle variants. All 2-seater variants of the Strike Eagle, all having GE engines, like the F-15QA and F-15SA. So, if there's a texture template for that, then you can reuse it.

[Spino]

The problem is that if such a texture template exists, I haven't been able to find it.

[SilentSparrow]

5 minutes ago, Spino said:

The problem is that if such a texture template exists, I haven't been able to find it.

Oh, got it.

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/boeing-f15ex-eagle-ii-model-1804851

You shared a picture of this texture. Does this work?

[Spino]

Well I would have to buy the model for that, which I may just end up doing at some point.

[SilentSparrow]

6 hours ago, Spino said:

Well I would have to buy the model for that, which I may just end up doing at some point.

Honestly, you should. If you buy it, can you edit it to make the Pilot and WSO's visors down? Also, does the model include the custom cockpit?

Edited December 16, 2022 by SilentSparrow

[Spino]

Unless I knew more about the configuration of that model, I can't say for sure whether I could easily edit it to put the visors down.  I don't think I want to mess with that anyway, it's not that important.

[Spino]

Trailer video: 

 

[SilentSparrow]

I've spoken with GR and he says he'll release everything he has in a few months. So, just wait a few more months and you can use his AIM-120D, AIM-260A, AGM-158C (And whatever else he may make) for your F-15EX.

[Spino]

I had thought about developing my own, but I decided it was better to not reinvent the wheel.  Until GR mods are released the F-15EX will have AIM-120C-5 (stock) and C-7.  The F-15C(U) will have access to AIM-120D, but you will have to have the Grinnelli F-22 mod installed for the AIM-120D, otherwise it will just be the C-5 and C-7 like the F-15EX.  Due to the workaround I have implemented to allow the outer wing pylons on the F-15EX to be implemented, I cannot add the AIM-120D from the F-22 mod just by referencing it in the LUA file, and doing anything else to add that missile would probably create a situation similar to the ADFX-01 mod.

I am also considering an F-15CX mod (unbuilt single seat version of the F-15EX).  This would use the F-15C external model, possibly with optional CFTs, and would have access to the AMBER racks and quad missile carriage on the wings (no outer wing hardpoints though, or else I'm stuck with the same issue I had to work around for the EX).

F-15C(U) has entered developmental testing!  AIM-120C-7, AIM-120D, and Legion Pod implemented.
 

The F-15C(U) will not replace the F-15C, it will add in just like a typical free mod, and reference the F-15C cockpit, avionics, and external model.  The only differences from the F-15C official module will be in weapons capability.  Improved AIM-120 and AIM-9X variants will replace the older AIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles, and the Legion pod will be available on the centerline pylon as well.

Edited December 19, 2022 by Spino

[henshao]

16 minutes ago, Spino said:

I am also considering an F-15CX mod (unbuilt single seat version of the F-15EX).  This would use the F-15C external model, possibly with optional CFTs, and would have access to the AMBER racks and quad missile carriage on the wing

 

for flight model reference the CFTs have a drag index of about 21 total, the wing bags about 5.5 each and the centerline tank about 12

[Spino]

Above: F-15EX Eagle II with 20 AIM-120C-7 and Legion IRST pod.

Above: Non-modernized F-15C (circa 1990s) with AIM-120C-5 and AIM-9M.

F-15C(U) with AIM-120D, AIM-9X, and Legion IRST pod.

Unbuilt F-15CX with 14 AIM-120C-7, 2 AIM-9X, and Legion IRST pod.

Edited December 20, 2022 by Spino

[Spino]

I may skip the CFTs on this one, since that changes the position of the fuselage AMRAAM launchers.  Difficult to deal with.

[Spino]

When released, these mods will be available on the DCS User Files as well as on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home

[Nightstorm]

This looks really good.  I'd not been following this mod, but I will be now!  Great work so far.

Edited December 21, 2022 by Nightstorm

[Spino]

I'm still trying to resolve some issues that cause the F-15C(U) to explode when firing more than two AIM-120s.  F-15EX is very close to the next release, V1.5

[Spurts]

Does Legion provide any functionality or is it just for looks?

[Nightstorm]

3 hours ago, Spino said:

I'm still trying to resolve some issues that cause the F-15C(U) to explode when firing more than two AIM-120s.  F-15EX is very close to the next release, V1.5

Depending on the circumstances, it could be the proximity fuse on the AMRAAM.  I had to increase the arming time on the 120D in the F22 enhancement mod to prevent that from happening on occasion.

[henshao]

47 minutes ago, Nightstorm said:

Depending on the circumstances, it could be the proximity fuse on the AMRAAM.  I had to increase the arming time on the 120D in the F22 enhancement mod to prevent that from happening on occasion.

In that case perhaps the default release order makes sense now. always left-right-left-right

[Spino]

I will have to look at it in a bit more detail.  Something wrong with it though, even the stock AIM-120C-5s are acting up after 2 launches.

[Spino]

F-15EX Version 1.5 projected release date is 12/24, changes include limited AG capability (HSCM included), outer wing pylons implemented, AMBER racks and AIM-120C-7, and Legion Pod.

 

[Spino]

Custom cockpit progress has been rather slow, I hope to make it available with Version 2.0 (1.5 is next release).  Please note the cockpit may not be 100% accurate, but it will be configured more or less correctly.

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[Spino]

On a sidenote I am currently working on giving an old F/A-18E mod that I found on my hard drive a facelift.  The forum topic is here if anyone is interested, I may expand it to a Super Hornet Block III: 

 

[henshao]

How are you going to implement the air to ground stuff alongside I assume F-15 avionics?

[Spino]

Unguided bombs and rockets only, plus AGM-88.

[Spino]

Is anyone interested in the AAM-4 for the F-15C(U)?  Japanese edition AMRAAM...