DIH 1970s Generic African Units

[dimitri_harkov 10]

DIH 1970s Generic African Units v1.2

by Dimitri_Harkov

Released 2010-01-21

This version is dependent on an old version of Project '85 that is no longer easily available.

Feel free to try anyhow - a new version is being worked on and will be available soon.

Download:

Download (signed; get the server key HERE):

Filefront

ArmA2Base.de (thanks Miller!)

Armaholic (thanks Foxhound!)

Required Addons:

Required Addons:

Vilas' Project '85 (these files: config | weapons | troops | vehicles | server key (optional))

Installation:

As usual: Set up a modfolder after extracting the archive and play (how-to).

What is it:

The addon contains three factions: The western UNITA, the eastern MPLA and the forces of colonial Portugal (these took part in the civil war / war for independence in Angola).

All have English voices, names from Angola and an array of old 70's weapons and vehicles.

New in 1.2:

-Portugal - a new faction has been added.

-thanks to ObmaR, UNITA and Portugal now have three versions of the SA 330 Puma helicopter each.

-all sides now have proper supply/reammo/repair/refuel trucks for warfare

-MPLA: jet pilot, BTR-60 APC, PT-76 amphibious light recon tank added

-some weapon loadouts have been changed (again!).

New in 1.1:

-both sides: AA soldier, Pilots, BRDM2, BRDM2 HQ, BRDM2 Ambulance, Supply, Ammo and Refuel trucks (with a funny script!), D30, ZU-23, Searchlight

-UNITA: M1919, M60_static, UH1Y (only as stand in until a suitable Heli for that timeframe becomes available).

-MPLA: DSHK, PK_static, Mi-17 unarmed, Mi-17 MG, Mi-17 Rockets, light soldiers with AKM, cap, PPS-43 and SKS, plus more variations of regular soldiers

-some weapon loadouts have been changed.

Beware:

If you are looking for ultra-realistic representations of specific African forces, you will be disappointed. These essentially are African people in old Soviet/CSLA uniforms respectively, and my attempts to create a Portuguese force with reskins only.

Detailed Contents / Classnames / Faction Flags

Classnames:

UNITA:

soldiers:

DIH_UNITA_soldier - soldier FN FAL

DIH_UNITA_soldier_leader - leader chinese Type56

DIH_UNITA_heavygunner - gunner CZ uk59

DIH_UNITA_lightgunner - gunner RPD

DIH_UNITA_soldier_crew - crewman CZ sa58k

DIH_UNITA_medic - medic CZ sa58k

DIH_UNITA_soldier_rpg - AT soldier CZ sa58v + RPG7v

DIH_UNITA_sniper - marksman FN FAL + scope

DIH_UNITA_aa_soldier - AA soldier CZ sa58v + Strela-2

cars:

DIH_V3S_UNITA - CZ Praha V3s truck (has probably never seen Africa, but I just like that one too much...)

DIH_V3S_UNITA_fuel - CZ Praha V3s fuel truck

DIH_V3S_UNITA_ammo - CZ Praha V3s ammo truck

DIH_V3S_UNITA_repair - CZ Praha V3s repair truck

DIH_WarfareSalvageTruck_UNITA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_WarfareSupplyTruck_UNITA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_WarfareReammoTruck_UNITA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_gaz69_UNITA - USSR GAZ69 car

armored:

DIH_t34_UNITA - T34-85

DIH_t55_UNITA - T-55

DIH_t62m_UNITA - T-62

DIH_m60tank_UNITA - M-60

DIH_bmp1_UNITA - BMP-1

DIH_UNITA_brdm2_camo - BRDM-2 standard

DIH_UNITA_BRDM2_HQ - BRDM-2 HQ

DIH_UNITA_BRDM2_Amb - BRDM-2 Ambulance

static:

DIH_UNITA_M1919_low - Static M1919 MG

DIH_UNITA_M60_low - Static M60 MG

DIH_UNITA_D30 - D30 Howitzer

DIH_UNITA_SearchLight - Searchlight

DIH_UNITA_ZU23 - ZU23 AA gun

air:

DIH_UNITA_UH1Y - UH1y Helicopter (stand in for earlier version)

DIH_UNITA_puma330_c - SA 330c Puma (Medevac)

DIH_UNITA_puma330_l - SA 330L Puma (Machinegun)

DIH_UNITA_oryx - SA 330c Puma (enhanced South African Medevac version of the 330)

MPLA:

soldiers:

DIH_MPLA_soldier - soldier AKM

DIH_MPLA_soldier_cap - soldier with cap and AK-47

DIH_MPLA_soldier_cap2 - soldier with cap and AK-74

DIH_MPLA_soldier_leader - leader AKM

DIH_MPLA_heavygunner - gunner PKM

DIH_MPLA_lightgunner - gunner RPD

DIH_MPLA_soldier_crew - crewman APS

DIH_MPLA_medic - medic AKM

DIH_MPLA_aa_soldier - AA soldier AKM + Strela-2

DIH_MPLA_soldier_rpg - AT soldier AKM + RPG7v_PSO

DIH_MPLA_sniper - marksman SVD

DIH_MPLA_soldier_light - soldier AKM

DIH_MPLA_soldier_light_cap - soldier with cap and AKM

DIH_MPLA_soldier_light2 - soldier PPS-43

DIH_MPLA_soldier_light3 - soldier SKS

DIH_MPLA_pilot_heli - Helicopter Pilot Makarov

DIH_MPLA_pilot_jet - Jet Pilot Makarov

cars:

DIH_V3S_MPLA - CZ Praha V3s truck (has probably never seen Africa, but I just like that one too much :))

DIH_V3S_MPLA_fuel - CZ Praha V3s fuel truck

DIH_V3S_MPLA_ammo - CZ Praha V3s ammo truck

DIH_V3S_MPLA_repair - CZ Praha V3s repair truck

DIH_WarfareSalvageTruck_MPLA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_WarfareSupplyTruck_MPLA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_WarfareReammoTruck_MPLA - special warare versions of the v3s

DIH_gaz69_MPLA - USSR GAZ69 car

armored:

DIH_t34_MPLA - T34-85

DIH_t55_MPLA - T-55

DIH_t62m_MPLA - T-62

DIH_bmp1_MPLA - BMP-1

DIH_MPLA_brdm2_camo - BRDM-2 standard

DIH_MPLA_BRDM2_HQ - BRDM-2 HQ

DIH_MPLA_BRDM2_Amb - BRDM-2 Ambulance

DIH_MPLA_btr60 - BTR-60 APC

DIH_MPLA_PT76 - PT-76 amphibious light recon tank

static:

DIH_MPLA_PKS - static PK MG

DIH_MPLA_dszklow - static DSHK MC

DIH_MPLA_D30 - D30 Howitzer

DIH_MPLA_SearchLight - Searchlight

DIH_MPLA_ZU23 - ZU23 AA gun

air:

DIH_MPLA_Mi17_unarmed - Mi-17 unarmed

DIH_MPLA_Mi17_mg - Mi-17 with Machineguns

DIH_MPLA_Mi17_rkt - Mi-17 with Rockets

Portugal:

soldiers:

DIH_POR_soldier_light1 - soldier G3 E. m/961

DIH_POR_soldier_light_leader - leader G3 E. m/961

DIH_POR_soldier_light_mg - machinegunner MG42/59

DIH_POR_soldier_light2 - soldier FN FAL

DIH_POR_soldier_light_at -AT soldier CG-84 and G3 E. m/961

DIH_POR_soldier_light_crew - crewman UZI

DIH_POR_soldier_light_medic - medic UZI

DIH_POR_soldier_light_sniper - sniper FN FALM

cars:

DIH_POR_lkw_man630 - MAN 630 truck (stand in for similar looking French Berliet trucks)

DIH_POR_lkw_man630_fuel - MAN 630 truck

DIH_POR_lkw_man630_ammo - MAN 630 truck

DIH_POR_lkw_man630_repair - MAN 630 truck

DIH_WarfareSalvageTruck_POR - special warfare version of the MAN 630 truck

DIH_WarfareSupplyTruck_POR - special warfare version of the MAN 630 truck

DIH_WarfareReammoTruck_POR - special warfare version of the MAN 630 truck

DIH_POR_muttc - M151 MUTT

armored:

DIH_m60tank_POR - M-60 tank

DIH_POR_m113 - M113 A2 APC (a bit out of timeframe, but I don't think there are any M113 or M113A1 around)

DIH_POR_m113_hq - M113 HQ variant

DIH_POR_m113Ambu - M113 abulance

DIH_POR_v100 - Cadillac Gage Commando V-100

DIH_POR_v150 - Cadillac Gage Commando V-150

static:

DIH_POR_M2_low - M2 machine gun

DIH_POR_Mg4259_low - MG-42/59 static machine gun

DIH_POR_D30 - D-30 Howitzer (stand in)

DIH_POR_SearchLight - searchlight

air:

DIH_POR_puma330_c - SA 330c Puma (Medevac)

DIH_POR_puma330_l - SA 330L Puma (Machinegun)

DIH_POR_oryx - SA 330c Puma (enhanced South African Medevac version of the 330)

new weapon classes (magazine):

DIH_PPS43 (P85_35Rnd_smg, vil_35Rnd_smg) - PPS-43

DIH_MG4259 (P85_120Rnd_762x51_Mg3) - MG-42/59

DIH_G3_por (P85_20Rnd_762x51_nato_g3) - G3 E. m/961 (Portuguese G3 version)

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Flags:

Flags for MPLA, UNITA, FNLA and Portugal are included.

Usage: put one of the following lines in the init field of a flagpole in the editor:

this setFlagTexture "DIH_africa\data\flag_MPLA_co.paa"

this setFlagTexture "DIH_africa\data\flag_UNITA_co.paa"

this setFlagTexture "DIH_africa\data\flag_FNLA_co.paa" (note that there are no FNLA units in this addon, however).

this setFlagTexture "DIH_africa\data\flag_POR_co.paa"

Notes:

I started this addon because I wanted to do some missions covering the Angolan civil war.

Half way through I tought I had to stop because of Icebreakr's Isla Duala project, but since his work is in a different timeframe, I continued.

Now I have reached a stage where some nice warfare missions are possible. Even three-sided ones!

Known Bugs:

-UNITA soldiers have white hands

-I have not yet had the time to fully reskin some of the vehicles. That's why you'll notice some wrong markings.

Credits:

I want to point out that I didn't do a single model and only a few textures. Most stuff in here is from Project '85. Most of my work was with configs only.

Thanks to:

-Vilas and everyone who contributed to his Project '85

-ObmaR: permission to port and reskin his Puma 330 versions from Bushwars Conflict mod (Original credits: ObmaR, DigiA, Ou Matroos, FALCON 1)

-Some reskins have been done using Ebud's Soldier Unhiform Patterns. Thanks for sharing your great template!

-Portuguese Vertical Lizard Camo based on work by BlueFox/Korgen.Info

-kju for pointing me to the right direction when I was close to getting mad

-BIS for their games

-my wife for sharing me with ArmA2 with patience :)

...and some pics:

'MPLA':

'UNITA':

Portugal:

high quality pics: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Some more pics and a video from v1.1: HERE

Some more pics from v1.2: HERE

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Example Mission:

'When Diplomacy Fails' - three sided warfare with DIH Africa on Isla Duala.

Get it here: FileFront

Required Addon: Isla Duala

Edited August 6, 2012 by Dimitri_Harkov
new version 1.2 released

[vilas 477]

in case of any doubts that may appear from others

as this addon is only new config without touching existing addons - i have nothing against

and i think that other people who participated in P85 probably will not protest

it is just new file with config changes

names changed, white faces changed to afro faces and some more as extra file

it is config-job, so if someone ask "what" - i answer :

> even if you want make "other config" for P85 as your optional addon for example "extremal big dispersion, nearly like RTCW or Dragon Rising AI" of "super far advanced"

and it not changes P85 or my addon integrality (Alien APC, Modern Polish troops addon, M109 and Bradleys)

you can do other config and release your own version as for example "100 meters fight" or "long distance fight" or even "20 magazines for every soldier" :)

because i have no time, i cannot help making new units like Angola army etc.

but in making other extra file addon, that not changes existing addon file, but uses it , i see nothing wrong

just like with "sound replacements"

if someone want do "sound replacement" addon file (new file with your tag to put along with existing) for P85 or VIL_ addon - you can do it :)

we have many skilled people who do sound-mods, if they want do sound-mod for US Vehicles pack - you can, the same will come to my next releases as Russian rifles etc.

but i just stated this in case of any doubts that could appear

not to offtop this topic, i am ending my offtopic and explanations

Edited December 11, 2009 by vilas

[icebreakr 3156]

Nice units, do they all wear helmets?

[dimitri_harkov 10]

No, some wear different forms of caps. I think there are even models with bare heads, but I have not used them.

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Update: Classnames have been added.

[Defunkt 431]

That's some very useful stuff right there, I'd love to see you continue with it - because you can't have too many factions in an African civil war.

[GI-JoE 0]

Truely nice units and nice idea Dimitri, well done ! :)

I'd love to see you continue with it

I agree with that. What about giving them some air support ? (humble suggestion) :o

Edited December 14, 2009 by GI-JOE

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks!

I agree with that. What about giving them some air support ? (for example)

Indeed I have decided to give them some more stuff. Mainly because when I was converting a warfare mission for my african units, I discovered that they were missing a lot of units/vehicles to work with warfare.

I added: D30, Ammo-, Refuel- and Repair-Trucks, static machine gun emplacements (DSHK, PK, M60, M1919), ZU23 AA guns, searchlights, BRDM-2 standard, BRDM-2 HQ, BRDM-2 Medevac, AA soldiers (Strela 2 - on a sidenote: are there any FIM-43 Redeye models around?).

I have also corrected some weird weapon choices (e.g.: SL's have binoculars now).

ATM I'm working on some irregulars because my units look too much like regular western forces. While elite units would look like this for sure, I guess most soldiers wouldn't be as well equiped.

I'd also love to add some air support... but AFAIK there are no suitable aircraft around. However, I might add the Mi-8 or even the UH-1.

D.

[pathetic_berserker 4]

Thanks!

I'd also love to add some air support... but AFAIK there are no suitable aircraft around. However, I might add the Mi-8 or even the UH-1.

D.

Not exactly generic but the Hind 'A' was involved in atleast 2 African wars during the seventies

[GI-JoE 0]

Great news Dimitri :)

ATM I'm working on some irregulars because my units look too much like regular western forces. While elite units would look like this for sure, I guess most soldiers wouldn't be as well equiped.

Cool, some irregulars/militia units would be nice additions for sure.

I'd also love to add some air support... but AFAIK there are no suitable aircraft around. However, I might add the Mi-8 or even the UH-1.

Yep i understand. Mi-8 and UH-1 are good choices, and perhaps you can also look at Mi-24 and Su-25 even if they may be a bit too "modernish" for 70's african stuff... :)

[dimitri_harkov 10]

A small update:

On the left you can see a first WIP version of an 'ill equiped' MPLA soldier with bare head (BIS model reskin). I plan to do some variants. e.g. with civilian trousers, caps... I will add dirt, patches etc so they have a rather rag-tag/battleworn look. But bear with me - I'm no experienced texturer at all.

On the right is one of Vila's soldiers with cap. Just to show that there are some regulars without helmets too.

From left to right: Repair, Refuel and Ammo versions of the V3S truck.

From left to right: Ambulance, HQ and standard versions of the BRDM-2.

Left: Vila's DSHK with one of my reskin attempts. Right: another not-so-good-equiped WIP MPLA soldier. This time with cap.

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I'll add three versions of the Mi-8 (or rather: Mi-17 in this case): Unarmed, with Machineguns, Gunship version.

I'm not sure about the Hind... I think the Mi-8 with S-5 missiles is powerful enough to take out everything it might encounter.

Su-25... maybe. But I'm not a fan of air units with guided missiles. Very bad for gameplay IMHO. Perhaps a version with S-8 unguided missiles or bombs. I still hope that an extremely bored modeller does a Su-7 BKL (a man may dream :) )...

Cheers,

D.

Edited December 17, 2009 by Dimitri_Harkov

[dimitri_harkov 10]

I've released the new version 1.1 today.

Changelog and download link are in the OP.

Here is a little video showing some not-so-regular MPLA soldiers in a fight (using their recently added SKS and PPS-43):

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And some pics:

The MPLA airforce. I've only repainted the Chedaki roundel, proper camo will follow when an African map is available (Isla Duala?):

Some of the not-so-regulars. My first skins in 4 years... not perfect but not too bad. Armed with PPS-43 and SKS.

Some more of them. Leader and AKM soldier.

Have fun - and now back to my WIP African Warfare gametype...

[miller 49]

Nice update, thanks Dimitri_Harkov

ArmA2Base.de Mirror updated:

DIH 1970s Generic African Units v1.1 by Dimitri_Harkov

Kind regards

Miller

[Guest]

Release frontpaged on the Armaholic homepage.

DIH 1970s Generic African Units v1.1



Project '85 Units

Project '85 Weapons

Project '85 Vehicles

Project '85 Config

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks for the mirrors - OP updated :)

Here is another video, showing the little script I added to my custom V3S fuel truck:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7aK4IVpVQw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7aK4IVpVQw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

I had to accelerate the first part to keep the video short enough for the 30s limit. You can see how the fire spreads from barrel to barrel until the truck finally blows up. You can't put out the fire, so this script turns the fuel trucks into very vulnerable vehicles - but it's so much fun in-game! :)

[Ingeneer 10]

Su-25... maybe. But I'm not a fan of air units with guided missiles. Very bad for gameplay IMHO. Perhaps a version with S-8 unguided missiles or bombs. I still hope that an extremely bored modeller does a Su-7 BKL (a man may dream )...

Dima, for 70-s Africa SU-25 will be not real. Out of sence to make it.

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Yeah, I know. But it looks like I *might* get a MiG-21. I would have prefered Mig-19 or Su-7, but the 21 would be good enough.

[Ingeneer 10]

There's also good MIG-15 for Arma I. I think you can use it with author's permition

[dimitri_harkov 10]

I know. But it's author isn't very cooperative. I have a working port of the plane, but he won't allow me to release it for ArmA2.

That's really sad. The MiG-15 bis is of top quality.

EDIT:

Well, I could still write a config that inherits from the MiG 15 ArmA1 version... actually, that's no bad idea :)

Edited December 18, 2009 by Dimitri_Harkov

[Nazul 10]

This is look great.

Just a suggestion but why dont you work with IceBreakr and his Isla Duala map and release all of the addons together as an African mod, similar to Tonal? Package it with some missions/mini campaign maybe some re-tex armour, technicals and the rest. I can help with missions... What you think?

[oldbear 390]

@Nazul : of course it will be nice .... but not so nice for an other guy building an African map for months.

[dimitri_harkov 10]

@Old Bear:

Interesting... Have you previewed that island somewhere (I guess it's an ADO map you are talking about)?

@Nazul:

I'd prefer stand alone packages too, but thats for Icebreakr to decide.

As for cooperation: AFAIK his Molatian army is a modern day army with some old equipment, while my package deals with the 70's. So that limits the possibilities a bit. But I'm in contact with him from time to time. It's not exactly a cooperation (yet?), but who knows what the future might bring.

As for missions: Looking forward to them! :)

D.

Edited December 19, 2009 by Dimitri_Harkov

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks to Ingeneer, I remembered that there are legal ways of getting ArmA1 stuff into ArmA2 even when the original author does not give permission to release a direct port...

You can review the results here (click to enlarge):

A proud MPLA pilot with his new, old baby :D

This nice MiG-15bis by Bdfy & Volksturm will make it into the next version of DIH Africa.

I'm not allowed to change the roundel, but I think the MPLA won't mind flying around with a red star :)

I'll release my solution for stock ArmA 2 insurgents too.

D.

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EDIT: I discovered a small bug with the voices. I forgot to define them for my custom identity type, that's why at the moment all have the same voice. This has been fixed in my WIP version already and will be included in v1.2.

Edited December 19, 2009 by Dimitri_Harkov
update

[miles teg 1]

That sucks that they won't allow you to change the roundel. You would think that the addon makers would WANT their addon to be used in a great mod pack like the one you guys are making. There are not exactly any 1960's or 70's era Russian addon packs to use their Mig-15.

Chris G.

aka-Miles Teg<GD>

[Defunkt 431]

I took that MiG for a spin in ArmA 2 and thought it a very nice add-on that I'd probably never find a setting for but this is a near-perfect application. Red star doesn't matter at all, it has been rushed into service.

[dimitri_harkov 10]

There are not exactly any 1960's or 70's era Russian addon packs to use their Mig-15.

Well, it would fit into Project '85 very well. But I don't think they would allow Vilas to do that.

Red star doesn't matter at all, it has been rushed into service.

Maybe the Soviet 'advisors' of the MPLA had no time to paint a new roundel yet :)

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I'm working on African Civilians right now. After all, my forces need someone to fight for!

D.