REPUBLIC F-84G THUNDERJET Aeronautica Militare Italiana (A.M.I.) 1953
FOR CFS1/FS98
Freeware
October 2003
by Corrado Sandri corsandri@libero.it
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On the 15 April 1952 the 5° Stormo C.B.(Caccia-Bombardieri-Fighter-bombers) of the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (A.M.I.) received his first jets, the Republic F-84G Thunderjets. On the 1st February 1953 the Stormo, based at Villafranca di Verona in Northern Italy, changed his name and organization in 5a Aerobrigata C.B. based on 3 Groups: the 101°, 102°, 103°, and, after an intensive training program, was certified as "combat ready". On 1st June 1953 the 5a Aerobrigata was charged to form the first national post-war aerobatics team, named "Guizzo" (Flash), from the radio-call of the 103° Gruppo. The formation was composed by 4 aircraft piloted by Magg. Deggiovanni (leader), Mar. Pillepich, Ten. Bladelli, Cap. Marsilli and by Serg. Magg. Birago. The team took part in exhibitions also abroad and at Soesterberg (Holland), for the first time in history, performed the famous aerobatics "bomb".
This particular aircraft represents one of the four machines that formed the demonstration team "Guizzo", then "Getti Tonanti" (the grandfather of the today's renowned Italian National Team "Frecce Tricolori"). The rounded image after the identification numbers on the nose represents the "Huntress Diana", the official badge of the 5a Aerobrigata (now today again named "5° Stormo").
I repainted it and modified the air file, reducing the quantity of fuel on board to improve, as possible, maneuverability for aerobatics (as done in real life) and increasing the engine thrust from 5000 lbs (Allison J35-A-17 of the "E" series) to 5600 lbs of the Allison J35-A-29 of the "G" series. The mods. to the air file were made with use of the utility of W.Roth "AirEd". I suggest to replace the original panel with the one by Mike Eustace, that is, for me, more realistic (you may search for "Thunderjet" at Simviation.com) and download also a more proper sound (e.g. from Alphasim.com (free) or Simviation/SurClaro).
To activate the speedbrake press "ù" or "/" on the keyboard (without commas).
I made this particular aircraft as part of "History of a pilot" pack of missions (available at http://web.tiscalinet.it/AnghinelliPD/), dedicated to the memory of WWII Italian ace Gen. Alessandro Bladelli, recently passed away.
CREDITS:
Repaint from the original F-84E by Tim Piglet Conrad, reworked by Torben Svane. Many thanks to all two for the kind authorization to rework this aircraft. Here below you will find the two original readme.
LEGAL STUFF:
THIS ADD-ON IS THE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR, AND CANNOT BE RE-SOLD OR PACKAGED WITH
ANY PRODUCT, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR. THIS IS FREEWARE.
YOU MAY UPLOAD THIS ADD-ON TO ANY OTHER SERVER THAT HAS A FREE DISTRIBUTION POLICY.
THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES THE AUTHORS PERMISSION TO DO THIS. THIS ENTIRE TEXT FILE MUST
BE INCLUDED IN ANY DISTRIBUTION.
THE AUTHOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF USING THIS PRODUCT.
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Repaint by Torben Svane
The F-84 THUNDERJET was a major part the Royal Danish Airforce's strength during the fifties
This one represents KP-X belonging to ESK 725 based at Karup AFB. and in use between 1952 and 1960, now found at Danmaks Veteranfly Samling
(Danish Vintage aircraft Collection) at Stauning Airport.
Colors optimized for Voodoo4
Repaint by Torben Svane HCT@post12.tele.dk
Textures can be used with the specific CFS2 version by piglet available at SurClaro.
Just rename textures and go fly.
Original readme below:
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Readme for F-84e Thunderjet
Thank you for downloading this unique plane.
The F-84 Thunderjet was Republic's first successful jet fighter, being the grandaddy of the F-84f Thunderstreak, F-105 Thunderchief, and the (Fairchild) A-10 Warthog. The F-84e saw much action during the Korean War. While not the equal to the Mig-15, It was the premier fighter/bomber for the
USAF. This aircraft is a F-84e from the 8th FBS, Taegu,Korea, 1952.
Wing Span: 41.8 FT (over tip tanks)
Length: 38.1 FT.
Wing Area:260 SQ. FT.
Max Weight: 18,210 LBS
Power: 5000 LBS. Thrust. Allison J-35-A-17D jet engine
Max Speed: 600 MPH APPROX.
GUNS: 6 X .50 CAL MG'S , 250 RPG ,
ROCKETS: 20 MAX
BOMBS: 2 MAX
Installation:
Go to the \aircraft folder and make a new folder. Name it F-84e. Using your Zip thingy, extract the downloaded files into the new folder.
Enjoy!
These files shouldn't harm your computer, but I accept no responsability for their use and effect.
Play with it , hack it, give to friends or enemies, but do not make money off of it without my express approval.
Piglet
Piglet's Peculiar Planes
pigletxx@earthlink.net
