Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

SF2E: The Scandinavian Front
Operation Isbjörn
By JonathanRL & Paulopanz.
 
Special thanks to gillg and Wrench who both have been tremendious help!!!
 
Please note: OP Isbjörn 1.2 is stand-alone but can be used to upgrade OP Isbjörn 1.1 to 1.2.
 
Major changes include:
 
* Completly rewritten ground war
 
* Air Attack strategy now reflects Swedens military objectives during the Cold War
 
* New Aircraft (Tunnan versions mostly, but also Pauls J-33 Venom)
 
* A cleanup of the Swedish Air Force divisions.
 
* More variety in enemy aircraft, including MiG-19s and Tu-4 Bombers.
 
Synopsis:
In 1956, diplomatic talks about the Baltic Sea region betweenFinland, Sweden and the Soviet Union broke down. Angered and afraid of NATOs influence in Scandinavia, The Soviet Union demands that Finland and Sweden joins the Warsaw pact to ensure the borders of the Union.
 
Both countries refuse. On October 1th, the Soviet Union deploys forces to force the countries into the pact.
 
Sweden, Finland and Norway set condition Isbjörn, activating an alliance against Soviet Agression and rallies to defend Scandinavia...
 
Installation Instructions:
Simply unzip it all into your mod folder. I would advise you to use a clean installation so there is as little risk as possible
for errors. This mod does not overwrite any original data and can be used alongside any Central Europe themed mod Campaign - in theory.
 
If you own Strike Figthers 2 Israel, unzip the "Install_if_you_have_SFI_Exp1" file into the mod folder as well, and allow any overwrites.
 
Important Notes:
SF2 Europe is a requirement. Preferably, use a fully merged installation. The Terrain itself is not very combatible with the other games, hence the requirement.
 
While the DLC 008 Hawker Hunter is not required, its strongly recommended for this campaign.
 
If you have the A-21R from A-Team Site, This campaign has a squadron that flies it - if installed.
 
Kindly report any bugs or issues to me by PM or in proper thread.
 
Credits:
J-29F Tunnan by Wrench
A32A 3D model by Timmy.
Cammo Skin and Metal silver Skins by Timmy.
Dark Green Skin & national decals by Knug.
FM work by Lexx.
Euro001 Pilot by Diego.
Martin Baker Mk GW5 Ejection Seat by Ravenclaw_007.
Swedish RB Missile Set by Ravenclaw_007.
SF2 updates by NeverEnough.
M123 Photoflash Bomb from Bunyaps Weapons package - thanks to whoever made it.
Avionics changes and damage model by Wrench
Swedish Weapons by Ravenclaw 007 & Timmy
Cavalier Class Destroyer by Wrench
F-86K (Early Model) by Bunyap, Fubar512
F-86KRNAF skins by Paulopanz
Finnish Air Force Decals by Spinner
Avia S-99 by Monty CZ
Yak-25 by Pasko, SF2 and historical corrections adoptation by Paulopanz
Sweden terrain by gillg
J-28B Vampire by Paulopanz
J-28B Vampire sounds by Spillone104
J-33 Venom Skin and cockpit by Paulopanz
Tu-4 by Monty CZ, Wrench & LindR
Il-28R by Paulopanz
A-29B, J-29A, J-29E by Paulopanz.
Riga Class Frigate by WhiteBoySamurai.
Submarine and Patrol Boat by Unknown. If anybody know who made these, kindly let me know so I can enter their names into the Readme.
 
I wish to thank all of above for making this possible, and for helping me out where possible. If I have forgotten anybody, its not intentional and will be corrected. Just drop a line in PM.
 
Have fun!

As requested http://combatace.com/topic/68858-usmc-to-buy-uk-harriers/page__pid__535106?do=findComment&comment=535106
 
Edit of USMC VMA513 skin from the AV-8B+ Harrier II to fit the SF2 Harrier GR.7 since the USMC has announced it is buying the retired UK Harrier fleet.
 
Credit goes to those who did the original Harriers and those who helped update them for SF2:
 
Bobrock
Brian32
Dave
 
Instillation:
 
Simply drop into your SF2 mods folder and it should end up in the right place.
I have included the decals from the SF2 AV-8B+ but you will need the SF2 GR.7 for this to work.
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/9118-harrier-gr7-sf2-version/
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/9320-av-8b-harrierii-sf2/
 
Have fun,
 

 
Dan.
 
P.s. you might want to add "USN,USMC" to the 'AttachmentType=' statements of the weapon stations in the 'HarrierGr7_DATA.ini' file to make use of US weapons etc
 
 

In 2016 the Polish Air Force Su-22s reached the end of TBO and the MiG-29s were not compatible with modern air combat standards. Instead of modernizing old planes the Ministry of Defence decided to buy new multirole fighters to replace them. A competition between some companies was started. EADS offered the EF-2000, SAAB proposed the GripenNG and Lockhhed Martin offered more F-16s or new F-35As. The negotiations were finished in the middle of 2017. Lightning became the winner of the competition and the PAF decided to buy 38 aircraft with modern armament, including AIM-120C-7 and JAGM missiles. Deliveries of first aircraft began in 2018. Lightnings received a polish name 'Piorun'. They were delivered to three squadrons of the 1. Skrzydlo Lotnictwa Taktycznego (1st Tactical Air Wing):
 
- 1. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego (1st Tactical Air Squadron), Minsk Mazowiecki Air base (13 aircraft)
- 40. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego, Swidwin Air Base (12 aircraft)
- 41. Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego, Malbork Air Base (13 aircraft)
 
Installation Instructions:
 
Unzip the contents to your mod folder, overwrite when asked.
 
This mod was made for SF2 and tested on full 4-merged install with EXP 1&2.
 
All the effects, sounds, weapons and pilots are included. Most of the weapons come from SF2 Ordnance Pack.
 
Credits:
 
FastCargo for his F-35 pack
 
Special thanks to czarny900 for his priceless advice.
 
Notes:
 
JAGM missle doesn't have a correct 3D model. It's a repainted BrimStone. It's a lofted missile with range of 15nm.
 
Legal stuff:
 
Any content of this package cannot be used in payware. You can use it under CA Freeware Licensing terms.
 
 
Have fun with this mod.
 
 
Oct 13 2011
 
wishmaster1110
 
Chris

This skin depicts an AH-64A in May 2009, simply drop in the AH-64A folder and go fly.
 
Eric Johnson, 2011

SF2 BRIEFINGS RETROFIT MOD 1.0
 
This small mod does exactly that - it retrofits the SF1/WoV/WoE series style missions briefings to the current Gen 2 SF2 series!
 
INSTALLATION:
 
Very easy. Unpack the archive somewhere safe and the copy the CONTENT of a GAME SPECIFIC folder to its's corresponding MOD directory. I.e. content of "To SF2_Europe mod folder" in most cases should end up in "c:\Username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Europe\" and so on.
 
Enjoy the wind of nostalgia! ^_^
 
CREDITS:
 
TK, CA & whoever made CatPack utility for Gen1 games

Texas/Mexico tileset
for ASW terrain by Wrench, The
 
(should work with any maps created using stock "Desert.cat" tileset, series1 backward compatible format)
 
This is set of 1024x1024 tiles created for Wrench's Texas/Occupied Mexico terrain (known as ASW -America South West)
 
Right now being sort of fully functioning beta, it does not include dedicated/borrowed tod files ("treemod") due to my lack of time
 
 

RF-101C 9 silver Skinpack 9
 
- 15th TRS'Cotton Pickers' 1961
 
- 17th TRS, 66th TRW 1959
 
- 17th TRS, 66th TRW 1963
 
- 18th TRS, 66th TRW
 
- 18th TRS, 66th TRW 1959
 
- 29th TRS, 432nd TRW Shaw AFB
 
- 32th TRS, 66th TRW 1959
 
- 38th TRS, 66th TRW 1959
 
- 66th TRW 1961
 
All credits to ErikGen for his outstanding SF-2 Voodoos.
 
Install as usual.
 
Yours
 
Paulopanz
 
 

This is re-release of my tileset for Gepard's Formosa Strait/Taiwanhaxia map.
 
These are the original "lost and found" tiles I created in 2010 for Taiwan and released previously in downscaled 512 version.
 
Included are two seasons, all the .tods (trees, buildings; both in small and big versions), necessary inis and other bits and pieces from the original release, slightly tweaked here and there. Oh, slightly different trees graphics too.
 
You can install this either into clean version of Gepard's terrain, or into your existing already modded Formosa
(that is with the !RECOMMENDED! Wrench's fixes and tweaks, my previous tileset/treemod)
 
 
 

A skin for Dels' AH-64D specifically but can be used on his AH-64A as well. Simply drop the folders where they need to be and go fly. Note this is the skin only.

RDAF F-100D Superpack
 
This is an extensive remake/update of previous
great Hgbn masterpieces for SF-1 (all credits to him),
fully compatible with last patches standards and
with a whole new historical decalset.
 
The new Silver, Green & Brown skins are sorted in 59, 64 & 75 in NF4 stlyle,
adding tree planes to your mod folder.
 
INSTALL: as usual.
 
This work is dedicated to my very friend Henrik, ... the Viking.
 
I hope, like me, You like the "Hun"!
 
Yours
 
Paulopanz
 
 

Here 5 silver, silver-daygloo & green skins
for both J-26 and recon armed S-26 of F21
 
Same decalset (included) as previous J-28 and J-29
 
Note: for using with correct squadrons You will need last
 
squadronlist.ini with all Swedish wings.
 
Install: put all in Your mods forder and overwrite.
 
Jenjoy!
 
Yours
 
Paulopanz

Improved Afterburner Effects for Strike Fighters 2 V1.0
 
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Installation:
 
Put the .INI and .TGA files in the Effects folder.
User\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFihgters2\Effects
 
<<<VERY IMPORTANT!>>>
 
Then the real work begins:
 
Open the DATA.ini of the aircraft you want to use these effects.
 
Since this effect is a combination of 2 emitters, one volumetric and the other in the form of a ribbon(for shock diamonds)... You need to duplicate the engine or engines in this way:
 
(As exhample the F-105 is used)
 
[Fuselage]
SKIP ALL THE PARAMETERS
 
SystemName[001]=Engine
SystemName[002]=Tailhook
SystemName[003]=Airbrake1
SystemName[004]=Airbrake2
SystemName[005]=Airbrake3
SystemName[006]=Airbrake4
SystemName[007]=AftTank
SystemName[008]=BombbayTank
SystemName[009]=CenterlineStation
SystemName[010]=TopFuselageLight
SystemName[011]=Engine2 ADD THE NEW ENGINE
 
 
Edit the afterburner emitter on the first engine:
 
[Engine]
AfterburnerEmitterName=J79-ABEmitter CHANGE TO THIS ONE
 
Then add the second engine below the first true one.
 
[Engine2]
SystemType=JET_ENGINE
InputName=THROTTLE_CONTROL
EngineID=1
HasAfterburner=TRUE
NumAfterburnerStages=4
SLThrustDry=0.00 THE THRUST MUST BE SET TO 0.00
SLThrustWet=0.00 THE THRUST MUST BE SET TO 0.00
ThrustAngles=0.0,0.0,0.0
ThrustPosition=0.0,0.0,0.0
ThrottleRate=0.15
NozzleAnimationID=3
IdleThrottle=0.10
IdleRPM=0.68
IdleNozzle=0.0
CruiseThrottle=0.37
CruiseRPM=0.82
CruiseNozzle=0.0
MilThrottle=0.65
MilRPM=1.00
MilNozzle=0.0
MaxThrottle=0.78
MaxRPM=1.00
MaxNozzle=0.0
FullABThrottle=1.12
FullABRPM=1.00
FullABNozzle=1.0
AltitudeTableNumData=10
AltitudeTableDeltaX=3048.0
AltitudeTableStartX=0.0
AltitudeTableData=1.000,0.802,0.634,0.496,0.381,0.288,0.206,0.147,0.105,0.000
DryMachTableNumData=4
DryMachTableDeltaX=0.4
DryMachTableStartX=0.0
DryMachTableData=1.000,0.980,1.172,0.000
WetMachTableNumData=7
WetMachTableDeltaX=0.4
WetMachTableStartX=0.0
WetMachTableData=1.000,0.991,1.207,1.683,2.473,2.750,3.027
MaxInletTemperature=136.1
TSFCM0=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
TSFCM1=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
AfterburnerTSFCM0=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
AfterburnerTSFCM1=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
MinFuelFlow=0.02
ExhaustEmitterName= DELETE THE SMOKE
ExhaustPosition=0.0,-9.27,0.51
AfterburnerNodeName=afterburner
AfterburnerEmitterName=J79-ABEmitter2 AND CHANGE THE EMITTER
AfterburnerEffectSize=1.10
MinExtentPosition=-0.78,-9.07,-0.28
MaxExtentPosition= 0.78,-3.22, 1.29
FireSuppression=TRUE
GasTempMaxRPM=650.0
GasTempIdleRPM=340.0
GasTempChangeRate=5.0
OverheatTemp=675.0
DamageTempDelta=300.0
OilPressMaxRPM=50.0
OilPressIdleRPM=35.0
OilPressChangeRate=0.5
LowOilPress=12.0
LowOilTempDelta=400.0
HasArmor=TRUE
ArmorMaterial=STEEL
Armor[FRONT].Thickness=12
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor[REAR].Thickness=12
Armor[bOTTOM].Thickness=12
 
 
That's it! Now you have your jet with new afterburner flames.
 
 
 
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Beta testers : Canadair and Dysko.
 
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy and good flight. :)
 
November 2011
 
Spillone104

This is a F-15E Strike Eagle cockpit. This cockpit belongs to Paladrian, and, with his authorization, I am uploading it for all of you. Inside the folder, you'll find a folder called "Cockpit" and two .ini files. Copy them into your F-15E Strike Eagle folder and overwrite the files. Hope you like it!!!
 
 
Ragards,
 
Ignacioc91
 
 
PD: NO README FILE!!! The instruction and all staff is above.

MiG-15UTI "Midget" Jet Trainer by Pasko, for SF2
=For SF2, Any and All (but Full-4 Merged Prefered/Reccomended)
 
Modification, tweeks, compilations and other adjustments to Pasko's MiG-15UTI trainer, to bring in more in line with SF2 requirements.
 
Data ini tweeks include an all new FM, based off the stock 15bis; please note that as that is usually an AI-only aircraft, there may be some small issues. Fly accordingly.
 
Several skin/decal sets have been compiled from the Archives, to try and present as complete a set as possible. Included skins are:
 
Soviet Silver
EAF Silver
LSK Silver
Mozambique (a pale blue)
Desert camo (Iraqi)
 
Also included are the weapons (ok, the slipper-style drop tank), 'Early MiG' pilot figures and M15 seat, and the VK-1 sound. New Post-Oct patch SF2 hangar screens are included, rebuilt from the original 2004 release version. As expected, the canopy still operates via the standard or garden variety manual animation keystroke -shift/0.
 
Is should be noted, that most of the original work was done by suhjake, and is taken from his MiG-15bis & 15UTI pack from 2009 (available here at CA). I just did a little fine tuning and compiling. THIS pak replaces the UTI from that one.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them!! As always, the usual "Notes" section for other interestering details and stuff.
 
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein

Just a dark grey version of the "what if" VFA1 for the F-35C; same decals as the light grey skin.
See the readme.

B-57A RB-57A FuseNum and SNum Decal Overhaul for:
 
SF1 and 2 Series
 
Martin B-57A Canberra for the "Strike Fighters 1" Series
by Ahmed Junaid Raza.
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/1819-b-57a-canberra/
 
 
Martin RB-57A Canberra for the "Strike Fighters 1" Series
by Ahmed Junaid Raza
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/1837-rb-57a-canberra/
 
 
Martin B-57A Canberra for the "Strike Fighters 2" Series
by Ahmed Junaid Raza.
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/9449-b-57a-canberra/
 
 
Martin RB-57A Canberra for the "Strike Fighters 2" Series
by Ahmed Junaid Raza
 
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/9463-rb-57a-canberra/
 
See Readme for Info Creidts.
 
Raven
 
10/26/2011
 
 

Ground Effects Collection
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Just a few sample noise textures from the hordes I have collected & been experimenting with.
 
They replace the stock noisenormal.bmp that create an impressive feeling of substance, texture & speed at low level.
Enhancing already detailed terrains & giving new life to older low rez tiles. :-)
 
Installation:
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Select a NOISENORMAL.bmp from on of the numbered folders & place it in the specific terrain folder that you intend to use it for.
 
E.G.: \Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Terrains\Desert
 
Notes:
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Terrain texture needs to be set to High or Unlimited to see the effects!!!!
 
Best results are when that sun is at a lower angle, at noon the ground effect is not as visible!!!!
 
Some noise textures work better than others on some terrains! You'll have to experiment with what works best with your particular tile set.
 
As a guide this is what I use but you may find others more suitable.
 
Desert: NOISENORMAL - 2
Grass or foliage: NOISENORMAL - 7
General: NOISENORMAL -3
 
 
Problems/bugs:
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All texturs have been tested in SF2 fully mereged. (BuildDate=Aug 2011)
I have noticed no adverse effects on my system & game settings!
 
However....
 
Some users could experience slight haze or shimmering depending on there system, game & graphics card settings.
 
My FPS seems unaffected but some users could experience a slight FPS drop.
 
 
Credits:
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These textures have been made’ free to use’ & have been collected from a variety of locations on the net.
All credit goes to their original creators & only minor changes have been done by me.
 
 
 
Enjoy
 
SF

As of the end of October 2011 Libya is without its dictator
and a free nation.In Malta, a Mirage F.1 was revealed recently, sporting
a new roundel combined with the old flag of red over black over green
with the white moon and star. this is an effort to recreate that particular
set of new markings, together with a new nations.ini entry.
 
Hope you'll enjoy the new Libyan insignia!
 
 
Muesli
 
 
 
 
PS: Greatest thanks to Soulman and ludo.m54 for their help and advice!

This is a skin for the SH-60 representing the SH-60J of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, No.51 Squadron based in Atsugi. The SH-60J is license-built by Mitsubishi and is a hybrid of the SH-60B and SH-60F. However the performance is similar enough that an entirely new aircraft mod for this sim is probably not necessary.
 
To install, simply extract the files to their matching folders. NOTE: This addon does NOT contain the aircraft itself; please get it from the A-Team rotorworks site. Though I'm releasing this mod for SF2, there's no reason you can't use it for the first gen titles.
 
 
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!

Alternate 1024x1024 tiles for the stock desert terrain

Ive been working on this mod for quite awhile and I think I have finally
 
got it working without any bugs or kinks you know the unusual pink or
 
green cloud floating around here or there on the horizon.It makes the
 
scattered and broken clouds look great as far as the inclement clouds they
 
look good from the top but,from the bottom not so much.There has always
 
been a problem with the bottom of inclement clouds no matter which cloud
 
mod you use at least that's what I have found.The CLOUD1 TARGA
 
file comes from the Clouds big mod for IL2 by MANYSH and has been heavily
 
edited by me for use in the SF 1 series by Thirdwire,I hope he approves of
 
the effect his file creates for this game and I greatly appreciate his
 
original work and thank him for it.I have forgotten where I got the
 
ENVIRONMENTSYSTEM ini it has been along time and so much editing ago the
 
author of the original has slipped my mind,so if you see your work in here
 
I hope you approve and I thank you.As far as impact on the FPS I haven't
 
experienced any loss or if I have it's barely noticeable.This mod has been
 
created around Cellinksy's "Widesky" Environment Mod so if your not using
 
it,you may want to get it.The clouds have been tested in WOV
 
1st series and WOI 1st series it may work in the other 1st series titles
 
to you'll just have to try it and see.I do not guarantee it will work in the SF 2 series.

New CBU's by GrinchWSLG and Dave (USAFMTL)
 
Models and skins by GrinchWSLG
ini by Dave
 
These are new higher res CBU's designed to replace the ones in the weapons pack.
 
In your Objects folder if you do not already have one, make a folder that says "weapons" and drop these in there.
 
CBU-87
CBU-89
CBU-94
CBU-97
CBU-103
CBU-104
CBU-105
 
Enjoy
 
Dave

This mod makes the stock A-1H/J's from SF2V flyable using a cockpit created by me.
 
It also incorporates all the skins The Wrench has released for the Skyraider.
 
Read the readme.txt for full details and credits etc.
 
Dels

This is my version of the SFR Yugoslav MiG-29A. The one ordered from the USSR in 1986, after that it was repainted to the SR Yugslav MG-29A, and today it's the Serbian MiG-29A.
 
 
Credits:
Strelac024 (myself)
 
 
P.S. Go easy on the judgements this is my first mod and my first skin.
remember to have fun :)

More realistic gunsight textures for MiG-21M, MF...