October 22nd, 1969, The War of Attrition. Take the stick of an F-4E Kurnass for its historical combat ground attack debut with the IAF. This is a multi-squadron operation targeting a critical SA-2 site at dawn. You will lead the strike as PANTHER 1, coordinating with A-4 Ahits providing SEAD and Mirage IIICJ Shahaks flying top cover. The mission features a detailed briefing, precise timings, and 14 custom voiceovers, this mission offers a deeply immersive and realistic challenge.
This mission recreates the first-ever ground strike of the F-4E Kurnass in Israeli Air Force service on October 22, 1969. As PANTHER 1, you will command a flight of two F-4Es from Tayeset 201 "The One" on a high-stakes mission to destroy an Egyptian SA-2 Guideline battery near Abu Suweir using iron bombs.
Your strike is the centerpiece of a coordinated effort. Preceding you, MANGO 1, a flight of Tayeset 115 A-4 Ahits, will suppress the AAA defenses. High above, SPIDER 1, a flight of Tayeset 101 Mirage IIICJs, will maintain a CAP east of the Suez Canal to protect you from United
Arab Air Force (UARAF) interceptors.
Your flight plan involves a challenging night ingress, a critical navigation fix, and a pop-up attack on the target at the break of dawn. Success demands precise flying, adherence to the flight plan, and seamless coordination with supporting packages. Radio communications and key events are brought to life with 14 custom voiceovers to maximize immersion.
NOTE: Required the A-4E-C mod to be installed.