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    1. Yak-141 for SF2

      Hi, this is my adapt for the Yak-141, i just put things together and made it to work in SF2 standard, everything has been made to put it in the respective mod folders, if you are prompted to overwrite, please do so, the only part you need to work with, goes to the Soundlist.ini which you need to extract and place it in the flight folder, and add the following lines:
       
      SoundFileXXX=GSh301................ XXX standing as the next number in the sounds sequence.
       
      [GSh301]
      Priority=NORMAL
      Looped=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      MaxDist=1000.000000
      MinDist=50.000000
      InsideConeAngle=360
      OutsideConeAngle=360
      ConeOutsideVolume=0..............this goes at the very bottom
      of the sounds list.
       
      I used a modified Su-27 Flanker cockpit, since it`s the closest one to the real plane, based in pics i found, also the avionics are more modern, just to think as a what if this plane would have entered in service, she would be active as of today.
       
      VTOL Operation Checklist:
       
      1) BE SMOOTH AT ALL TIMES....Deploy air brakes (required to raise forward lift engine intake screen)
       
      2) Set flaps to full
       
      3) Set nozzles to full down position
       
      4) Release wheel brakes
       
      5) Apply throttle SMOOTHLY. You will start lifting at approx. 87% throttle. Under no circumstances should you apply more than 89% throttle when in VTOL mode, or you will loose control when the AB kicks in.
       
      6) As you're gaining altitude, dip the nose forward slightly while still in VTOL mode to gain forward momentum.
       
      7) Raise the landing gear, and begin swiveling the nozzles back (as smoothly as possible), as you gain forward speed.
       
      8) Retract the air brake/intake screen as you pass 80 knots, raise the flaps all the way at 170 knots,
       
      9) Did I remind you to be smooth as often as I should have? : )
       
      10) Practice makes perfect!
       
      This mod is uploaded using the Freeware Licensing Terms by the Forum, but i want to thank to the following individuals:
       
      -Gabilon, the creator of this beautiful plane.
      -Oliver, BPAO Anguille for the Cockpit (thanks wherever you are)
      -Lindr2, who tweaked the cockpit in his MiG-29 beta release.
      -The Trooper, for the fabulous pilot.
      -Fubar512 who made some modifications to the FM, and they are noted in this read me.
      -Deuces, for the MiG Afterburner effects and fuselage vapor effect.
       
      If i forget someone here, pelase let me know and i will credit you, my apologies in advance.
       
      I hope you enjoy this mod and if you have any questions, don´t doubt to ask me here in the forum, or via PM.
       
      Enoc Marquez AKA FLOGGER23.

      678 downloads

         (1 review)

      3 comments

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    2. AGM-65 Pack

      this is a update-pack of AGM-65 missiles some of it was part of the NATO fighters some are new
       
      to install simply drop them in to your weapons folder and let overwrite if ask to
       
      the LAU-88A launcher is only includet for the missiles with a weight above 215kg (AGM-65E/F/G) so they will be mounted properly
       
       
      ravenclaw_007

      1,174 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      1 comment

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    3. Yak-25RV Mandrake for SF2 Series

      Hi, this is an adaptation from Pasko`s Yak-25RV Mandrake, i just put things together and made it to work in SF2 standard, everything has been made to put it in the respective mod folders, if you are prompted to overwrite, please do so.
       
      ***** VERY IMPORTANT NOTE PLEASE PAY ATTENTION *****
       
      The cockpit for this mod DOES NOT contain a LOD file since it uses the F-4B_COCKPIT.LOD file in the 1st gen of strike fighters, but u can easily extract it and add it to the cockpit folder in the Yak-25 main folder.
       
      This mod is uploaded using the Freeware Licensing Terms by the Forum, but i want to thank to the following individuals:
       
      -Pasko and Column5 for an outstanding aircraft model.
       
       
       
      If i forget someone here, please let me know and i will credit you, my apologies in advance.
       
      I hope you enjoy this mod and if you have any questions, don´t doubt to ask me here in the forum, or via PM.
       
      Enoc Marquez AKA FLOGGER23.
       
       

      253 downloads

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      1 comment

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    4. Yak-25B for SF2

      Hi, this is an adaptation from Pasko`s Yak-25B, i just put things together and made it to work in SF2 standard, almost everything has been made to put it in the respective mod folders, if you are prompted to overwrite, please do so, the only part you need to work with, goes to the Soundlist.ini which you need to extract and place it in the flight folder, and add the following lines:
       
      SoundFileXXX=NS23................ XXX standing as the next number in the sounds sequence.
       
      [NS23]
      Priority=NORMAL
      Looped=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      MaxDist=1000.000000
      MinDist=50.000000
      InsideConeAngle=360
      OutsideConeAngle=360
      ConeOutsideVolume=0..............this goes at the very bottom
      of the sounds list.
       
      ***** VERY IMPORTANT NOTE PLEASE PAY ATTENTION *****
       
      The cockpit for this mod DOES NOT contain a LOD file since it uses the F-4B_COCKPIT.LOD file in the 1st gen of strike fighters, but u can easily extract it and add it to the cockpit folder in the Yak-25 main folder.
       
      This mod is uploaded using the Freeware Licensing Terms by the Forum, but i want to thank to the following individuals:
       
      -Pasko, Column5 and Volksjager for an outstanding aircraft model.
      -Wrench, for the Russian pilot, very suitable for this plane!
      -331Killerbee for his Weapons pack
       
      If i forget someone here, pelase let me know and i will credit you, my apologies in advance.
       
      I hope you enjoy this mod and if you have any questions, don´t doubt to ask me here in the forum, or via PM.
       
      Enoc Marquez AKA FLOGGER23.
       
       

      219 downloads

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    5. Yak-25 Flashlight for SF2 series

      Hi, this is an adaptation from Pasko`s Yak-25, i just put things together and made it to work in SF2 standard, almost everything has been made to put it in the respective mod folders, if you are prompted to overwrite, please do so, the only part you need to work with, goes to the Soundlist.ini which you need to extract and place it in the flight folder, and add the following lines:
       
      SoundFileXXX=NS37................ XXX standing as the next number in the sounds sequence.
       
      [NS37]
      Priority=NORMAL
      Looped=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      MaxDist=1000.000000
      MinDist=50.000000
      InsideConeAngle=360
      OutsideConeAngle=360
      ConeOutsideVolume=0..............this goes at the very bottom
      of the sounds list.
       
      ***** VERY IMPORTANT NOTE PLEASE PAY ATTENTION *****
       
      The cockpit for this mod DOES NOT contain a LOD file since it uses the F-4B_COCKPIT.LOD file in the 1st gen of strike fighters, but u can easily extract it and add it to the cockpit folder in the Yak-25 main folder.
       
      This mod is uploaded using the Freeware Licensing Terms by the Forum, but i want to thank to the following individuals:
       
      -Pasko, Column5 and Volksjager for an outstanding aircraft model.
      -Wrench, for the Russian pilot, very suitable for this plane!
      -331Killerbee for his Awesome Weapons pack.
       
      If i forget someone here, pelase let me know and i will credit you, my apologies in advance.
       
      I hope you enjoy this mod and if you have any questions, don´t doubt to ask me here in the forum, or via PM.
       
      Enoc Marquez AKA FLOGGER23.
       
       

      234 downloads

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    6. Yak-15 for SF2 Series

      Hi, this is my very first upload to CA, i just put things together and made it to work in SF2 standard, almost everything has been made to put it in the respective mod folders, if you are prompted to overwrite, please do so, the only part you need to work with, goes to the Soundlist.ini which you need to extract and place it in the flight folder, and add the following lines:
       
      SoundFileXXX=NS23................ XXX standing as the next number in the sounds sequence.
       
      [NS23]
      Priority=NORMAL
      Looped=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      MaxDist=1000.000000
      MinDist=50.000000
      InsideConeAngle=360
      OutsideConeAngle=360
      ConeOutsideVolume=0..............this goes at the very bottom
      of the sounds list.
       
      This mod is uploaded using the Freeware Licensing Terms by the Forum, but i want to thank to the following individuals:
       
      -Pasko for an outstanding aircraft model.
      -Kesslebrut for his cockpit and Yak-3 ini file.
      -Also Charles for a tweak to the cockpit.ini file that placed the cockpit in the proper position.
      -Wrench, for the Russian pilot, very suitable for this plane!
      -pcpilot, for the tweaks and skins made.
       
      I hope you enjoy this mod and if you have any questions, don´t doubt to ask me here in the forum, or via PM.
       
      Enoc Marquez AKA FLOGGER23.
       
       

      260 downloads

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      1 comment

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    7. [Fictional] FA-18F VX-4 The Evaluators

      [Fictional] FA-18F VX-4 The Evaluators
       
      This is a fictional skin for the FA-18F Super Hornet from EricJ. It's fictional because the squadron was disestablished in 1990.
       
      INSTALLATION:
      Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
       
       
      CREDITS:
      SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO SIDDOGG FOR LETTING ME USE SOME OF HIS DECALS.
       
      Enjoy.
       
      NazGhul

      64 downloads

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    8. [Fictional] FA-18E VX-4 The Evaluators

      [Fictional] FA-18E VX-4 The Evaluators
       
      This is a fictional skin for the FA-18E Super Hornet from EricJ. It's fictional because the squadron was disestablished in 1990.
       
      INSTALLATION:
      Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
       
       
      CREDITS:
      SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO SIDDOGG FOR LETTING ME USE SOME OF HIS DECALS.
       
      Enjoy.
       
      NazGhul

      63 downloads

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    9. Enhanced GermanyCE tileset -no trees for grass tiles

      Enhanced GermanyCE tileset -no trees for grass (R-type) tiles
       
      fix/addon to my GermanyCE enhanced tileset.
       
      This is quick fix that removes trees from R-type (in original TW tileset empty grass only) tiles.
       
      As most seem to be using custom GermanyCE_tagets.ini file(s) with various airfields added (like those in Nato Fighters 4+ or others) I did this fix.
       
      This will also allow future usage of my tileset by modders working on new campaigns with even more new airfields planned, yet to be released.
       
      To install simply unzip to your mods installation GermanyCE folder, overwrite when asked. You can also delete the GermanyCE.TFD file that came with my GermanyCE tileset (no custom tiles layout needed)

      455 downloads

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    10. SARCASM: Slightly Artistic Representation (of) Clouds And Sky Mod

      This tiny mod is my modification of stock post-June11 environmentsystem.ini, that I created in spare time for own enjoyment. Incorporated are several tweaks and graphics files I created to slightly change the looks and feel of the SF2 series environment.
       
      Changes include:
       
      New, light blue sky colour for midday
      New, more purple, "cinematic" sky colours for sunrise/sunset
      Slightly modified fog colours
      Reduced sky glow for sunrise/sunset
      New, slighly bigger sun with new sun graphics
      New sun flare
      New clouds sizes and graphics for all weather types
      Now clear weather has some small fluffy clouds too
      New, bigger lens flares with new graphics
      Slightly bigger Moon
      New stars graphics
      New, stronger base winds and gusts for more dramatic smoke columns etc.
      Other tiny changes
       
      Please note: as of Expansion Pack 2, clouds height seems to be locked at specific untweakable altitude (=> ~10000 feet).
      I, aswell as others, tried various settings, even negative cloud base height values to no luck.

      716 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      3 comments

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    11. What If F/A-18E VMFAT-101

      A What If of a What If skin, this is adapted solely for the F/A-18E

      105 downloads

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    12. GermanyCE enhanced tileset

      This is repainted, enhanced tileset of GermanyCE terrain from SF2 Europe.
       
      Version 1.1 -check changelog for list of updates.
       
      All roads have been darkened, now appear as medium gray; opposite to previous yellowish -white.
      All seasons have been replaced by new ones, slightly different than before. New seasons added -thaw before spring and early summer.
      All TOD files are new, taken strictly from "trees, buildings graphics, TODs update" recently released.
      Main G-type fields layout has been corrected and organised. Now layout is back more like it was in original TW tileset. Corresponding modified TODs included.
      As an experiment all bmp files have been replaced by jpg format for HDD space conservation.
      Tiles are 512x512, downsampled from 1024x1024 templates.
       
      This pack FULLY replaces any of my GermanyCE 4 seasons mods. You don't need to have previous version installed -if you do, all old files will be replaced by new ones.
       
       

      1,790 downloads

         (8 reviews)

      9 comments

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    13. A-6A VA-75 Skin

       
      WildCat´s A-6A VA-75 Skin
       
       
      This is for Monty CZ's A-6, and other modifications.
       
      I´ve made paint modifications and new decals for fuselage.
       
       
       
       
      Installation
       
       
      --SKIN: Copy the "VA-75" folder to your "...\Objects\Aircraft\A-6A" folder
       
       
       
      --BMP files: If you want to change The _Hangar and _Loading bmp files copy them
      to your A-6A folder, and change the name in the "A-6A.ini" file.
       
       
      --Pilot: If you wish you can download my VA-75 pilots :
       
      http://combatace.com/files/category/313-pilot-mods/
       
       
       
      *******************************************************************************
      *** Credits ***
      *******************************************************************************
       
      Many thanks to DaveJS for authorization, and Sundowner for the skin
       
       

      118 downloads

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    14. Pilots A-6A VA-75

      WildCat´s A-6A VA-75 pilots
       
       
      These pilots are for A-6A VA-75 "Sunday Punchers"
       
      There are two pilots availables. One Pilot and one RIO, you choose.
       
       
       
      Installation
       
       
      Copy the files to your "...\Objects\Aircraft" folder
       
       
      Change the name of pilot in the A-6A_data.ini :
       
       
      // Crew ---------------------------------------------------------
       
      [Pilot]
      SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
      PilotModelName=PilotoVA-75 <--- this line --
      Position=-0.4,2.3,0.80
      SeatModelName=seat_f-4
      SeatPosition=-0.4,2.33,0.45
      MinExtentPosition=-0.65, 2.19,-0.05
      MaxExtentPosition=-0.15, 3.04, 1.00
      CanopyNodeName=CanopyFrame02
      HasArmor=TRUE
      ArmorMaterial=GLASS
      Armor[FRONT].Thickness=20
       
      [Navigator]
      SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
      PilotModelName=Piloto2VA-75 <--- this line --
      Position=0.4,2.25,0.75
      SeatModelName=seat_f-4
      SeatPosition=0.4,2.28,0.40
      MinExtentPosition= 0.65, 2.19,-0.05
      MaxExtentPosition= 0.15, 3.04, 1.00
      HasArmor=TRUE
      ArmorMaterial=GLASS
      Armor[FRONT].Thickness=20
       
       
       
       
       
      *******************************************************************************
      *** Credits ***
      *******************************************************************************
       
       
      Many thanks to DIEGO LOZANO (Old Diego) for the original pilot skin.
       
       

      115 downloads

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    15. JetEngine Replacement Sound

      Hi all,
       
      This is a new JetEngine.WAV file to replace the old stock JetEngine.WAV. I have taken two files and imported them into Audacity and edited the levels and such to create what I think is a more authentic, universal jet engine sound for all stock, and 3rd party aircraft. It has more bass, and sound more like your hearing the aircraft from about a 100 feet away, instead of 2-3. For the most part, you can't really hear the fan blades and whine of a turbojet from 100 or more feet away. It's more of a roar. I had been looking for a sound like this for awhile, but I finally made it my self. Drop in your Sounds folder and overwrite when asked.
       
      Enjoy!
       
      Credits-These two files were merged together to create the final product:
       
      Guest-Strike fighters engine sounds-JetEngine
       
      Spillone104-Jet Sounds 3+Weapons-TT-1full
       
      Here is the recommended SOUNDLIST.ini entry for JetEngine:
       
      [JetEngine]
      Priority=NORMAL
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      Looped=TRUE
      FrequencyControl=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      MaxDist=3500.000000
      MinDist=100.000000
      InsideConeAngle=160
      OutsideConeAngle=200
      ConeOutsideVolume=30

      630 downloads

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    16. GermanyCE Buildings

      GermanyCE Buildings
       
      Thanks to stary for his great work
       
      simply unzip and drop the two jpeg's into
      the new GermanyCE folder and go fly......
       
      Hi Ho Silver

      708 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      1 comment

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    17. Hi Res lightnings

      This is just a set of skins I've had lying around for ages now, they're set up as stand alone planes because they use slightly different bump maps than those supplied by TK, otherwise everything else is the same as stock.
       
      You can add the skins to the stock aircraft folders if you dont want any more planes in your menue and dont mind some details not lining up correctly in certain light conditions.
       
      Sundowner.

      448 downloads

         (2 reviews)

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    18. VF-74 Be-Devilers F-14A+

      This skin is designed for The Mirage Factory F-14B Tomcat.
       
      The contained paint scheme is representative of the Be-Devilers shortly after they received the F-14A+ Tomcat, roughly around the 1988 timeframe. Looking at pictures of the Be-Devilers Turkeys from 1988-1991, I found the birds to be consistently painted in a lighter grey, which I found was similar to Dave's VF-41 MiG killers, so giving credit where it's due: I used his skin as the starting point. VF-74's Tomcats, during this timeframe, were very lo-viz; A/C #101 would eventually wear a red lightning bolt later on (and the Olympic rings during ODS). I also made the F110 "turkey feathers" a bit shinier, as the majority of the pictures I've seen of VF-74's F-14A+'s between 1988 and 1990 have pretty darn shiny feathers.
       
      VF-74 Be-Devilers were one of the later squadrons to receive the Tomcat, beginning transition from the F-4S in 1983. Aboard the USS Saratoga, VF-74 gained notoriety when their aircraft were assigned to force down a hijacked Egypt Air Boeing 737 in 1985 (this incident inspiring a similar scene in the movie Executive Decision). In 1988, VF-74 and VF-103 received the F-14A-Plus Tomcat, and flew these aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. Following the Navy's decision to draw down their Tomcat fleet (going from two squadrons to one per carrier) VF-74 wound up shore-side, directly under the command of COMFITWINGLANT, while their sister squadron (VF-103 Sluggers), whose Tomcats were equipped with TARPS, continued to go on cruise. The Be-Devilers became an aggressor squadron starting in 1993, flying against both Navy and Air Force blue forces during exercises and training. The following year, the Be-Devilers made one last cruise before being disestablished on 30 April, 1994.
       
      I was able to find 10 of the aircraft which served with VF-74 in the late 1980s-ODS. (Thanks also to EricJ for assistance here). Aircraft found herein:
       
      162925 AA100
      162919 AA101
      161434 AA102
      162923 AA103
      162924 AA104
      163221 AA105
      161435 AA106
      161432 AA107
      161870 AA110
      163408 AA111
       
      Install Instructions:
       
      Open your Strike Fighters 2 Mod Folder
       
      Drag the "Objects" file from VF-74 archive into the base mod folder (e.g. StrikeFighters2 Europe). I have the folder set up so it should go to the right place. If you don't trust that, navigate through Objects->Aircraft->F-14B and drag the VF74 folder into the aircraft folder. Then, go back, get to decals, and drop the VF74 decal file into your F-14B Decal folder.
       
      Texture Set is:
      [TextureSetxxx]
      Directory=VF74
      Name=VF-74 Be-Devilers
      Nation=USN
      Squadron=VF-74
      Specular=0.200000
      Glossiness=0.350000
      Reflection=0.000000
       
      Good Hunting...Always, Baby!

      232 downloads

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    19. Rafale B Flight Model Beta 1

      this is a new flight model for A-Team's rafale b released under beta 1
       
       
      this flight model shall fix all the problems in flight that you had with the one comes with rafale b from a-team website
       
      --- IN THIS FM :
       
      landing gears fixed
      pylons and missiles rail added
      ai going to use new radar system as called RBE2 AESA radar
      chaffs flares and ECM systems added
      brand new control systems
      all new engines
       
       
      how to use :
       
      firstly you have to download the rafale b from A-Team website
      http://www.cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/
       
      NOTE : you must have membership in order to download it
      once you download the aircraft head here and download the FM
      after downloading the FM do the flowing
       
      extract rafale b.rar to your HDD
      copy rafale b.ini to your rafale b directory
      replace if ask and rename if needed
      - play
       
       
      Credit :
      A-Team \ model and avionics
      Me \ flight model
       
      thanks for everybody who gave me advises and helped me making this FM
       
      enjoy it
       
       
      Teras
      26/06/2011

      978 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      5 comments

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    20. Yak-28PP (SF2)

      Yak-28PP for SF2 Readme
       
      Yak-28PP ECM plane (1967)
       
      Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
       
      A4-B Cockpit repaint by Wrench
       
      red5202 pilot by The Trooper
       
      UB-16UMP, S-5 models by Krizis
       
      To Install:
       
      - unpack Archive in temporary folder
       
      - copy Yak-28PP folder to Aircraft folder.
       
      - copy Sounds to Sound folder
       
      - copy pilots to Pilots folder
       
      - copy Fuel tanks & Weapons to Weapons folder
       
      Plane specifications:
       
      Yak-28PP:
       
      - Engine R-11AF2-300
       
      - max flight distance 2200 km
       
      - Mach limit 1.62
       
      - ECM:
       
      - SPS-5 "Fasol" freq 0.1-0.25 HHz
       
      - SPS-22,33,44,55 "Buket" freq 0.88-5.12 HHz
       
      - SPS-141,142,143 "Siren'-1D" freq 4.5-12 HHz
       
      Yak-28PP features:
       
      - animated canopy
       
      - animated air intake cone
       
      - animated nozzles
       
      - drag chute
       
      Yak-28PP production: (84 planes 1967-71)
       
      Yak-28PP used in Afganistan campaign (1979-89)
       
      - 149-th GvBAP (Khanabad Airfield, Uzbekistan)
       
      Used: Soviet-Russia 1967-1993, Ukraine 1992-94

      432 downloads

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    21. HR GermanyCE trees buildings TODs update

      This is small update to my HR GermanyCE 4-seasons terrain released in 2009.
       
      Purpose of this update is to replace trees and buildings graphics with new ones, hopefully for the better feel and looks.
      Also included are reworked .TOD files (files determinating population of tiles with objects) that make the trees more real-life size (as for Central Europe) and correct several tiles layout. As of some patches back, alpha-channel for buildings seems not supported, I removed all the "tricky" buildings that were using the apha channel for transparency effects (some fake lame windmills etc).
       
      Includes GermanyCE.ini and GermanyCE_data.ini files, updated to newest standards.
       
       
       

      1,184 downloads

         (5 reviews)

      2 comments

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    22. Slum house

      SlumHouse By SUICIDAL-ART
       
      these are a model in Low Polys , Only 500.
       
       
      Skins: SUICIDAL
       
      3D Model: SUICIDAL
       
      This pack contains : Slum House and Destroyed Model
       
       

       
       
       
      -This Model is FREEWARE . Feel free to use this mod for any
      future projects as long as proper credit is given..

      98 downloads

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    23. Aermacchi MB-339A for SFP1/WOX

      Aermacchi MB 339A Version 2.0 for SFP1/WOV/WOE/WOI by ID(io)T Team
       
      Development and operational history
       
      Aermacchi went on to perform an effective "facelift" on the MB-326 to create the "MB-339", a modernized derivative. The first of two "MB-339X" prototypes performed its initial flight on 12 August 1976, with the second following on 20 May 1977. The first of 107 production "MB-339A" trainers for the AMI performed its initial flight on 20 July 1978, with the type entering service in 1979.
      The MB-339 retained substantial commonality with the MB-326, differing mainly in a new forward fuselage with a raised cockpit, and twin ventral fins plus a taller tailfin to compensate for the loss in yaw stability due to the new forward fuselage. The MB-339 also featured updated systems, particularly rocket-boosted SICAMB / Martin Baker Mark 1T-10F ejection seats with "zero zero" (zero speed zero altitude) capability. However, the MB-339 retained the Viper 632-43 engine; Aermacchi had seriously considered replacing it with a more modern and fuel-economical engine, but the Viper was cheap, reliable, and had good performance. The engine was license-built by Piaggio. The MB-339 retained the six stores pylons of the MB-326G. It did not have built-in cannon, but cannon pods, dumb bombs, and rocket launchers were qualified as stores for the light attack role.The MB-339 has been export in Argentina where ten "MB-339AA" were obtained by the Argentine Navy (ARA), with the type operating against the British during the Falklands War in 1982. Other MB-339A users included Dubai (seven), Ghana (four), Malaysia (thirteen MB-339AM), Nigeria (twelve MB-339AN), and Peru (sixteen MB-339AP).
       
       
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      The War Trial
      Lt Guillermo Owen Crippa, a young Argentine Fleet Air Arm pilot, was tasked as No 2 of an armed patrol from Stanley airfield shortly after sun-up. The other Aermacchi jet trainer became unserviceable, so Crippa launched on his own. Near Jersey Point he spotted a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter, but as he pulled up to dive on it, he also sighted the ‘enemy’ invasion force anchored in San Carlos Water. Crippa broke off, reported his discovery of the British to his controller in Stanley – and then announced his intention to attack.
      At low level and high speed he emerged from the radar shadow of Fanning Head, and fired all his podded Zuni rockets at HMS ARGONAUT. Crippa then engaged a RFA stores ship with his 30mm DEFA cannon, and before exiting the combat zone, took notes on the number and types of ship sheltering in San Carlos Water. He was subsequently awarded Argentina’s highest decoration for valour in combat. The British were also given a first taste of the courage and determination that characterizes Argentine military aviators.
       
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      Installation:
       
      Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
      C\Programm Files\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters
       
      And add to the WEAPONDATA.INI these lines:
       
      [WeaponDataxxxx]
      TypeName=MB-339GunPod
      FullName=DEFA 30mm 553 Gunpod (MB339)
      ModelName=MB-339GunPod.LOD
      Mass=360.000000
      Diameter=0.600000
      Length=3.190000
      SubsonicDragCoeff=0.063000
      SupersonicDragCoeff=0.565000
      AttachmentType=ITALY,ARGENTINA
      SpecificStationCode=
      NationName=Italy
      StartYear=1979
      EndYear=2020
      Availability=2
      BaseQuantity=300
      Exported=TRUE
      ExportStartYear=1979
      ExportEndYear=2020
      ExportAvailability=2
      WeaponDataType=3
      GunTypeName=30MM_DEFA553
      MaxRounds=125
      MuzzlePosition=0.000000,1.92800,0.111000
      LightPosition=0.000000,1.92800,0.111000
      AimDirection=0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
      EjectShells=0
       
      [WeaponDataxxxx]
      TypeName=Macchi_FuelTank
      FullName=Macchi FuelTank
      ModelName=Macchi_FuelTank
      Mass=294.799988
      Diameter=0.365000
      Length=3.496000
      AttachmentType=
      NationName=
      StartYear=0
      EndYear=0
      Availability=0
      BaseQuantity=0
      Exported=FALSE
      ExportStartYear=0
      ExportEndYear=0
      ExportAvailability=0
      WeaponDataType=5
      MaxFuelAmount=250.449997
      Asymmetrical=FALSE
       
      Sobstitute the xxxx with consecutive numbers, open the WEAPONDATA.INI with the Weapon Editor and save.
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      Credits:
       
      NGHENGO: Main 3D model
      Bobrock: 3D model and Cockpit
      Paulopanz: Lots of skins, decals and Hangar & Loading screens
      Spillone104: DEFA gunpods, INI work and sound
      Baffmeister: FM tuning
      Aleducat: Martin Backer MK10-1 seat
      FastCargo: Fake pilot
      Foxmonter: Fuel tank
       
      Beta testers : All the above plus, Aleks, Starfighter2, Canadair, Erikgen, Silverbolt, triplethr3at, Steve_S, Blasto, Dysko.
       
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      Legal stuff:
       
      This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
       
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      Enjoy and good flight. :)
       
      June 2011

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