Israeli Theater for BMS 4.33 v1.0

[Echo7]

We are happy to release version 1.0 of the Israeli Theater. This version makes the jump to BMS 4.33, utilizing its terrain Autogen, extended database of aircraft and munitions, and improved customization options. Other notable additions are new fully working campaigns with true to life order of battle, new skins and models, and training missions for familiarization with the IAF-specific munitions and avionics, accompanied by an extensive written guide and video tutorials.

Version 1.0 Full Installer

Primary Torrent - Please seed:
https://www.108vfs.org/it-bms

Secondary Mirrors
http://demovfw.com/echo/Israeli_Theater_1.0.exe (thanks Demo)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/fk7vpj9n6gytesn/Israeli_Theater_1.0.exe (Thanks Arty)

File size: 1,315,441,682 bytes
Checksums:
 CRC32 - 9bb895d0
 MD5 - 51d736c2a6a0425926607fe100888a0a
 SHA1 - 6920f6f2b8462070acf5313dadedb66037519671

Readme file follows.

Israeli Theater for Falcon BMS 4.33 (ITO)
VERSION 1.0

Full documentation is located at the theater’s Docs folder: Falcon BMS 4.33\Data\Add-On Israel\Docs

The theater’s forum: https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?61-Israel

GOAL

The Israeli theater aims to realistically model the environment of Israel and nearby countries, present-day scenarios, and weapon systems as they are employed in the region.

FEATURES

-Detailed terrain with high resolution tiles by Polak. Photo real coverage in selected areas including the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Haifa, Ramat David airport, Tel Aviv and Suez. Realistic elevations based on SRTM data
-All F-16 variants in the region are represented: IAF F-16A/B/C-30/C-40/D-40/I/I-CFT, EAF F-16C-32/42/52+, RJoAF MLU - 20 squadrons in total, with correct skins, models, loadouts and avionic details as much as the simulation allows. Custom cockpit textures for IAF C, D and I models
-Dozens of additional theater specific aircraft and ground vehicles are featured with correct skins, weaponary and systems.
-Israeli munitions including Python-3/4/5 missiles, SPICE bomb and Delilah missile
-Fully functional dynamic campaigns with realistic order of battle
-Training missiles and bombs, and six real life target ranges in Israel. Dedicated training missions, with a comprehensive training guide, are included
-Real world airport frequencies and included airport diagrams + ILS approach charts for realistic operations
-To Hebrew speakers: Hebrew emergency and normal ops checklists are included, based on IAF and LM documents
-Airport name recordings for the ATC comms, and optional fully Hebrew ATC
-TE template with pre-saved IAF, SAAF, EAF and RJoAF squadrons at the correct airports

INSTALLATION

The setup file is a standalone installer - simply run it from any location. Make sure the installer points to the root BMS folder (example: C:\Falcon BMS 4.33).

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

-Campaign challenge rating set to “Rookie”, ADA and AI level set to “Veteran” or “Ace”.
-BMS configuration editor: ‘AWACS Required’ (under Settings Campaigns) turned OFF to simulate GCI, which is available to all air forces in the region.
-Scramble mission enabled in falcon bms.cfg (that’s the default setting).
-Autogen densities at default (middle) setting

FAQ

WHY CAN’T I CARRY A SPECIFIC MISSILE / BOMB?
Loadouts were adjusted to reflect the real life capabilities of the aircraft employed by the air forces in the region.

I CAN’T GET TO THE LIST PAGE ON THE DED!
On the IAF F-16 C/D/I models, the LIST page is accessed from the CNI page by moving the CNI switch to the right (SEQ position).
Wind information is toggeled in the CNI page by moving the CNI switch to the left (RTN position).
The SAK master mode button which replaces the LIST button accesses the DLINK page.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN F-16-30I / F-16-40I AND F-16I?
30I and 40I are upgraded older blocks, while the F-16I is derived from the F-16D-52+. Notable differences: The F-16I can carry the AMRAAM, has better radar, higher maximum takeoff weight, and CFTs. Beware that it is heavier.
Note that because the F-16I is a two seat variant, and because many sub systems of the real F-16I are not modelled within BMS, we feel that flying blocks C-30I and C-40I yields a more realistic experience.

ARE SETTINGS IN THE THEATER’S CONFIGURATION EDITOR MULTIPLAYER CRITICAL?
No. They are safe to be set individually and don’t impact multiplayer compatibility.

DOES THE THEATER MODIFY BASE INSTALL (GLOBAL) FILES? DOES IT REQUIRE A SEPARATE BMS INSTALL?
No. The theater’s files are self contained in two folders: Data\Add-On Israel, F4Patch\persist\texturebackup\Israel Theater.
Because of that, ITO is compatible with all other theaters in the same install, provided the other theaters do not modify base install files.
You may also fly online in other theaters with users that don’t have ITO installed.

THEATER CONFIGURATION EDITOR

To change settings in the Israeli theater configuration editor, run: “Israeli Theater Settings.exe” from Falcon BMS 4.33\Data\Add-On Israel

UNINSTALL

To uninstall, run: “Israeli Theater Uninstaller.exe” from Data\Add-On Israel.

KNOWN ISSUES (UPDATED)

1. In TE scenarios, NATO and Israeli assets are invisible to each other on the 2D map. E.g, when joined as Israel you will not see NATO aircraft on the map and vice versa. This is because TE does not support team alliances like the campaign (the teams are neutral to each other however). Therefore it is recommended to add all the blue forces under either Israel or NATO if they are meant to work cooperatively.

2. When loading a saved campaign file the description of the second campaign is shown regardless of the actual saved campaign. This seems to be a general BMS issue.

3. When selecting a carrier from the small campaign map at the beginning of a campaign, a wrong airport name is shown. This seems to be a general BMS issue.

4. Of the carriers, only CVN-70 Vinson is functional.

5. The Cockpit Pilot Model config option does not work on the EAF F-16C block 40.

BMS 4.33 - Israeli Theater v1.00 Teaser – 01:30
— 108thVFS

[Jackal]

Bravo! to all of you guys of the Israeli dev. team.
Downloaded from torrent in a flash, installed quickly abd flawlessy in my Windows 10 Pro system.
A charm, in short.

Keep on this way! With best regards,

[cougar56th]

2 in a week!!! WOW!!!

[neystratiou]

Well done dear friends Itai, Uri and the rest team. BRAVO!!!
Thank you for your hard efforts guys, keep it there.
Nikos.

[whitelion10]

nice work

[Darkman]

Please keep seeding it when you get it (when you can of course).

[Scrim]

Sweet, can’t wait for the download to finish! Great work guys!

[POLARIS1]

Amazing !
Well Done !!!

And…thank you!

[ECV56_FOXONE]

Thanks to all that contributed to this jewel work!!!

[Arty]

wow nice going guys…

That was super fast.

v1.0

haven’t seen that for a long time…

Edit: Does it change any stock BMS files???

Oh wait this Q is obsolete anymore… YYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa!!! :lol:

[massima]

Finally my preferred theater is compatible with Falcon 4.33;). Thank you

[Arty]

+1

[87th_striker]

Looking forward to flying this !

[lazystone]

Amazing !

Not only that you release the 4.33 version now, but the fact that you’ve ported ITO
to a new Falcon version once again. (like so often)
… including nice updates on models, etc. as bonus, … that’s amazing.

Great job and Thank’s to all involved.

Cheers,
LS

[Dracfalcon]

Winnable campaigns?

[uri_ba]

@Dracfalcon:

Winnable campaigns?

The Israeli Theater campaigns have been winnable (or loseable :)) since 0.97 I think…

[Echo7]

@Arty:

v1.0

haven’t seen that for a long time…

Tell me about it mate. Initial development of this theater actually started in the year 2000. I was there, helping with minor stuff to the original creator Dudi L. aka Death_119.
So now, with this release and after many years of dev work, I feel the theater is truly complete - terrain, DB and campaigns - for the first time*, justifying this version number. And this is in large part thanks to the many contributors who have helped over the years (they’re all in the credits).

*There were other releases of Israel by other groups, of course - each to his own preference.

[Dracfalcon]

@uri_ba:

The Israeli Theater campaigns have been winnable (or loseable :)) since 0.97 I think…

Roger that. Your last version, I was able to win…great theater. It is just a question I always ask if I don’t see it specifically addressed.

[Kimi_uy]

Nooice! Congrats on relase

[uri_ba]

@Dracfalcon:

Roger that. Your last version, I was able to win…great theater. It is just a question I always ask if I don’t see it specifically addressed.

Well,
In our eyes a campaign should finish. (one way or another).
so if you can do it, nothing special worth mentioning, isn’t it?

especially if had been working in previous releases