*Updated 01/11/24* - Download size exceeded. See below for links (FIXED BROKEN LINKS). *NOTE* The mod is now in TWO parts. Download both.
Compatible with DCS 2.9.2.49940 Open beta as of 12/30/23
Includes Modern missiles mod and updated AMRAAMS for 3rd party mods.
Integrated CATM working ECM.
Virtual Zeus: Bl 52+ Mod (CFT) V3.00 with Working Tanks, and equipment.
A mod to make the default F-16 a HAF F16 Bl52+, As used by the Zeus team
Developed by the Virtual Zeus Team, The bl52+ mod.
THIS MOD DOESNT PASS INTEGRITY CHECK
Zeus Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/9Y7FgzRw6D
A compilation of skins can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X_EjhzH_iaEopwQhDhTzBEL2-MOXNkhd4SR_6G3iP28/edit?usp=sharing
See Description for full detail and instructions. Screen shots attached.
Many hours of research and testing by various people went into getting this to work as it does. It is the best option available to us without access to the SDK.
***CURRENT DOWNLOADS HERE***
PART ONE OF TWO -------------->
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xa4tw4j6zvb3055fkq8rw/CFT-Mod-3.1.4-Part-A.zip?rlkey=dtrf4kpc3s633nwfpxe8d6j8p&dl=0
PART TWO OF TWO-------------->
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/km52d2c95dskc1jaj00re/CFT-Mod-3.1.4-Part-B.zip?rlkey=hq2bwvegnhpyffx9y5ya3rfp5&dl=0
*NEW 12/30/23*
Virtual Zeus: Bl 52+ Mod (CFT) V3.1.3 with Working Tanks, ECM and ground assets and CATM mods.
Compatible with DCS 2.9.2.49940 Open beta
*NEW*
Fully functional engine/cockpit sounds for all versions.
Added F-16CM Block 52 and F-16C Barak with correct engine specs.
Remade thrust tables for all aircraft to correct data based on F100-GE-129 or F110-PW-229 engines.
Used the engine specs for the new F100-GE-129 EFE "Enhanced Fighter Engine" for the F-16X.
The F-16C Block 52, Barak and X can use stock F-16C liveries. You'll find their folders in the liveries path with some included liveries for each here: .\CoreMods\aircraft\F-16C\Liveries
Added Have Glass versions of the F-16CM Block 50/52 with reduced RCS. No liveries included. You'll need to install Have Glass liveries into your liveries folder after creating these locations:
F-16C_50_HG and F-16C_52_HG
They will use any standard F-16C livery but are intended for Have Glass V type liveries. Several authors have created such liveries and you can find them under user downloads.
Added F-16C Block 52+ / 52+ Have Glass / 52+ Advanced. No liveries included. You'll need to install liveries into your liveries folder after creating thee locations:
F-16C_52+, F-16C_52+HG and F-16C_52+ADV
*NOTE* Working ECM for both the F-16C, F-16D and F-16I. See below.
A mod to make the default F-16 a HAF F16 Bl52+, As used by the Zeus team
Developed by the Virtual Zeus Team, The bl52+ mod.
THIS MOD DOESNT PASS INTEGRITY CHECK
Zeus Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/9Y7FgzRw6D
A compilation of skins can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X_EjhzH_iaEopwQhDhTzBEL2-MOXNkhd4SR_6G3iP28/edit?usp=sharing
Changelog:
Updated Textures
Working HARMS and Travel Pod
Addition on Single Parachute holder without CFTs
WORKING FUEL CAPICITY *See details Below*
Ability to add/remove crew ladder and/or protective covers independantly of CFT tanks/tail.
Added new fuel tank "Fuel tank 370 gal + CFT 225 gal"
Added two empty tank options 300 gal and 370 gal for situations where you may want a tank mounted but no fuel. Example: Setting up a static Viper with CFT's etc.
Added two new smoke colors for the SMK pylon gray and black. They can be used to simulate damage.
Added 600 gal tank and 600 gal empty tank options *See details Below*
The MIL station has been removed but is reserved for future equipment.
Additionally, this mod incorporates a couple of other popular mods.
Modified lines the F-16C.lua are tagged with --NIGHTSTORM for ease of editing.
F-16C Smoke Mod by Razor97.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3306824/
F-16C Smokewinder Mod released by Plastic.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3307115/
F-16C Ejection seat handle and ECM controls enabled. Smoke mod included in Input files for joystick and keyboard.
The extra mods were included as they all modify the F-16C.lua file and we didn't want to force people to choose or have to mod the LUA file. The file is tagged with identifying information so that the end user can edit or remove as desire. All credit for the included mods to the respective authors as no changes were made to them.
The extra mods were included as they all modify the F-16C.lua file. The file is tagged with identifying information so that the end user can edit or remove as desire.
*WORKING FUEL INSTRUCTIONS*
Use the CFT station to equip the empty CFT's. The weight is correct for the CFT's. The equipment has no additional weight.
Use stations 4 and 6 to equip "Conformal Fuel Tanks 225 gal" each. They will add the correct weight and fuel capacity as well as weight for the connectors normally associated with the wing tank pylon. I don't know how to prevent that, but the extra weight offsets the lack of equipment weight.
Obviously, this occupies stations 4 and 6 but those were the only stations were the fuel amount would work. Station 5 doesn't have the correct amount due to a hardcoded limit and no other stations would show fuel also do to hardcoded information.
Ultimately though, you can either have CFT's equipped for aesthetics or have them functional occupying the inner wing pylons.
*TAIL EXTENTIONS*
Use the AUX station to equip the available tail extensions. There are different versions for use with different countries. The equipment has no additional weight.
*ECM POD*
Use the ECM station to equip the ECM pod. The pod does have weight (215kg) There are two CMD scripts installed into the root folder. Use them to swap out the ECM pod models for the stock one or the CFT mod version.
*GROUND ASSETS*
Use the GND station to equip the crew ladder, the protective covers or both. They can be equipped to this station with no effect on the AUX station. Use the rearming window to remove or add these items before or after flight.
*FUEL TANK 370gal + CFT 225gal*
This combines the normal 370gal wing tank with the fuel of a CFT for each side. So technically each tank holds 595gal of fuel. This allows for the correct weight, drag and fuel amount of having both CFT's and 370gal tanks on the jet. Due to limited access to the game mechanics this tank literally contains 595gal of fuel each as far as the sim is concerned. So, if you jettison the wing tanks with fuel still in them, you are also losing the fuel that was in the CFT's. However, the CFT's remain equipped on the player aircraft. AI aircraft will likely jettison both models if jettison isn't restricted in the mission editor.
*FUEL TANK 600gal*
Lior provided a new 600-gallon tank model for inclusion in this mod. Thank you Lior! The textures have been reworked and include normals and rough materials. A pair of layered PSD files are included under the CFT Textures folder for adjusting color and/or weathering to taste.
The tanks will not be displayed on SMS page because they're not a part of the Viper's avionics. We don't have access to change this. As such, they won't jettison with the emergency jettison button, but they can still be dropped with the S-J page even though the stations show empty. Just click/press the station buttons as you normally would for 370-gallon tanks and pickle them off. While there's no indicator on the MFD, they will drop and take whatever fuel they had with them.
*NEW LANTIRN POD*
The LAHAK SUFA team has given me permission to include the Lantirn pod from their mod in the CFT mod. Thank you! I've worked out the position and added some code so that it can be used on any F-16C. Also, the two mods should be compatible with each other upon their v1.1 release.
Credit for the original goes to №15 | Neoshot (FC).
*CATM Missile mod integrated* -INCLUES FA-18C.lua for that purpose.
*AIM-9L replacement missiles*
There are four options that can be used on the Viper. AIM-9L (stock), AIM-9X2, IRIS-T, and Python-5.
Since the only missile code we can modify is the AIM-9L code, you can only use one version at a time.
Since they all use the 9L CLASSID and model name, they won't conflict with anything else.
I've written four CMD scripts that will reside in the root game folder. Running them will swap out the missile versions and related code.
Python-5 Credits to the LAHAK SUFA mod team and Credit for the original goes to №15 | Neoshot (FC).
IRIS-T Credits to the JAS39 Community mod team.
Added new textures and adjusted models for the 9X series. Textures for the new missiles are now called in the AircraftWeaponPack\entry.lua
*M-161 AI auto cannon*
Added custom M61-A1 auto cannon to all three versions. Eight ammo types are selectable in ME.
F-16X variant added inspired by liveries from TexAC. Liveries included with permission. The F-16X is an expermental version of the Viper with reduced RCS due to the incorporaton of stealth materials and design elements. It's not as stealthy as either the F-22 or F-35.
Added script to swap out AIM-120B for AIM-120D. Mission editor and avioncis will show it's a 120B still but the model and performance will be that of a 120D.
Adjusted values of AMRAAM series missiles for realism.
Modified scripts and files so that the AIM-9L is replaced by the AIM-9X and the AIM-9X is replaced by whichever script is run, AIM-9X-2+, AIM-2000 IRIS-T, PYTHON-5.
Enjoy
Includes code to allow for bombs to appear on stations 4 and 6 while having CFT's. Sel ect CFT + Pylon under fuel tanks for stations 4/6. Under stations 3 and 7 there will be options for 2 x GBU's and some select bombs. They will APPEAR to be on stations 3/4/6/7 but will show up on 3 and 7 on your weapons display. Credit for this implementaion to the IDF team. They were the first to come up with it.
A few equipment model assets have been integrated fr om the IDF mod. This is preliminary integration based on discussions with Omer.D.
