SSI has released a new patch for
Flanker 2.0. The patch (v2.5) adds a new plane - the MiG-29K, new special effects, several non-flyable aircraft and fixes several bugs. The patch is available in 3 versions:
all video cards (43.3 MB),
Voodoo 1-2-3 (54.3 MB) and
Voodoo 4-5 (54.4 MB). Read the full story for a complete list of changes.
Flanker 2.0 Patch v2.5:
The player can now fly the MiG-29K. The MiG-29K is a multi-role, navalized version of the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The Fulcrum is a twin-engine fighter that is renowned for its spectacular maneuverability and deadly weapon systems.
Warships will now move and engage enemy naval units. Using the powerful mission editor, the player can create multiple navigation waypoints for any naval vessel in the game. This includes everything from a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier to a patrol boat. Many of the ships are equipped with powerful anti-ship missiles systems that are capable of sinking enemy fleets at over a hundred miles away. Additionally, the advent of moving vessels adds the unique challenge of landing a jet on a moving aircraft carrier.
Players can now aerial refuel while flying the Su-33 and MiG-29K. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of modern combat aviation, Flanker 2.5 will allow the player to attempt the challenge of snagging the basket.
New special effects have been implemented. These include: new bomb and bullet explosions, new blast effect when armor vehicles are destroyed, new missile smoke, new water explosions, more detailed plane explosions, improved explosions when oil tanks are destroyed, and a special explosion effect for napalm.
Aircraft will now attack as a team against a single enemy aircraft. No longer will a flight of multiple aircraft attack an enemy aircraft one aircraft at a time.
Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Interface was implemented (Standard Windows Interface). This option allows much greater frame rates while using the mission editor and other menu screens.
Players can now land on roads.
Missions now start in a new paused mode. This removes the stuttering seen at the beginning of mission of previous versions of Flanker 2.0.
MER (Multiple Ejector Racks) and TER (Triple Ejector Racks) have been added to several non-flyable aircraft.
The Kh-65 air-to-surface missile has been added.
Flight model enhancements for both player-flyable and AI controlled aircraft are present.
Additional wingman communication options have been included.
If you are an owner of a Voodoo graphics card and you would like higher resolution graphics, you have the option to download versions of the upgrade specific to Voodoo cards.
To upgrade to Flanker 2.5, you must install Flanker 2.5 over a clean version of Flanker 2.0. If you installed the upgrade to later versions or have third-party modifications installed, you may experience problems. It is very important to use a newly installed version of Flanker 2.0.