Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

52nd Fighter Wing 1994
This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fightere Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1994. It features historic serials and skins for the era
    Included
A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-15C/D_91 aircraft
Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
Assorted Weapons
Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft.
    Installation
unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS
I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF ROCKET/FUEL TANKS (MINUS THE ROCKETS) SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-15 OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-15 CAN.

_____________________________________   UPDATE 3 Mar 24    _______________________________ ____________________________
                 data inis on F-16s updated based on work by FANATIC MODDER
                 Viper loadouts adjusted to automatically add HTS after 1994
                 loading screen changed for F-16C_B50
___   INSTALL UPDATE IF YOU DOWNLOADED BEFORE 3 MAR 24, INSTALL WHOLE PACKAGE IF AFTER 4 MAR 24   ______

    Credits
----------F-15C/D_91--------------------------
Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters, ini edits creating F-15C_91
RavenClaw_007 -             Ejection Seats
JAT81500 -                       For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers -                  AfterBurner Mod.
AleDucat -                        ACES II ejection seat models.(orig)
Deuces -                           F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig)
Diego -                              Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig)
Fubar512 -                       For the FM work.(orig)
JimmyBib -                      F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig)
MoonJumper -               Avionics work.(orig)
Sundowner -                  Textures.(orig)
Wpnssgt -                       Models, Textures.(orig)
Kesselburt -                    Original F-15C cockpit.(orig)
Brain32 -                         Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig)
331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
daddyairplanes-             new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
(credits fixed on site 1 Mar 24 after input from Fanatic modder)
---------F-16C Block 50--------------------------
BPAO-                                  original model,                     
ravenclaw_007-                 additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version)            
Brain32, Jat, Crusader-    FM, Avionics                    
Sony Tuckson                    tech advice                    
Florian, Jat-                        Pilots                    
Stary-                                   MFD panel glas                
ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee-        Weapons-                    
daddyairplanes-                new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
---------F-16D Block 50--------------------------
ravenclaw_007-                 new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work
daddyairplanes -               main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS
ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50
---------A-10A_93 --------------------------
Wpnssgt -                                           Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
Spectre8750, Russouk2004 -         3D Modifications
Spectre8750, Kesselbrut                 Cockpits
Sundowner -                                      Skin Templates
Diego -                                                USAF Pilot
Ravenclaw_007 -                              A-10 Aces II Seat
Spectre8750 -                                   Sounds
Stary, Dueces -                                 Effects
daddyairplanes -                             new  texture, tgas, loadout
-------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
daddyairplanes-                new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research. if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's  safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
Nightshade/PR -                my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up

Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
29 Feb 2024
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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                                    SENTRY '04:  USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF
    Since 1976 the USAF has used the E-3 Sentry to control the air battlespace it finds itself in. Starting in 1995, the E-3 fleet began to recieve the Block 30/35 upgrade. These upgrades improved its communications, navigation, and electronic support equipment over the older versions. The most visible change was the ESM pods on the cheeks, and additional fairings on the chin and rear of the aircraft. These upgrades continued until the entire fleet was completed in fall of 2001.
   This mod represents the E-3B/C fleet at a time of major restructuring, with the 552nd Air Control Wing having reduced to 3 squadrons and the two PACAF squadrons (961st AACS at Kadena and 962nd AACS at Elmendorf) operating 3 of each.
            Included
This mod includes skin for the E-3B aircraft with fake pilot upgrades, skins and decals for all 5 squadrons active in 2004 as well as a 552nd ACW overall skin
            Installation
unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
            Known Issues
- The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when  AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
- The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
            Credits
Dave                                       the request that brought this about, and previous TMF associated work
The Mirage Factory             original E-3 mod and model
yakarov79                             NATO_AWACS (ESSM) pod model
daddyairplanes                    skins, tga work, research
 

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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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PZL  P11C.
 
A makeover of Zur's P11C, redone skins, for 3 Polish and 2 Romanian aircraft, updated sounds, weapons and of course the pilot. 
Everything is included in the file, Sounds ( including the one for the guns) Guns, Weapons, Pilot, and of course the Decals.
I was going to do Latvian, Hungarian, and Soviet skins, however as the Latvians and the Hungarians only had one aircraft each, I thought this rather pointless, as for the Soviets, they only had about four or five, I assume the Germans had a couple as well, but in reality, only Poland and Romania used the type operationally.
These are NOT the DAT/A-TEAM aircraft, they were originally done by ZUR for SF1, the DAT ones are a totally different model and LOD.
 
As always...........ENJOY .................... 

SF2 P-51D/K Mustang by Crisis Remod Pack       1/28/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-
Another 1stGen Salvage Project...
This is an SF2 Remod of P-51D Mustang by crisis. Historically this was one of the first aircraft mods released for SF1 in approx 2008. While the model still has some issues (see "Notes"), it's fully functional, and has been upgraded for the SF2 environment. I believe this will be a complimentary aircraft for the stock 3W Mustang (and others).
This mod is supplied with just about all the original skin sets I could find from the 1stGen SF mods section and from Marcfighters archive. Unfortunately, several were not up to snuff, with inaccurate coloration, or had painted-on markings that make it impossible to allow the use of the superb 3W decal system. Therefore several, while replicating the originals, are new builds. These were made from a new template, and it is included. These skin sets cover US Army Air Force (WW2 ETO), USAF (post-war), Korean War units for the USAF, RoKAF, SAAF, and Israeli Air Force directly post-WW2 and during the 1956 Suez Crisis.. Several of the included skins make use of decal sets I created for other mods, as you all know how I hate to waste good decals!!! :)
You will find herein ...
USAAF/USAF:
362nd FS,357th FG (ETO) -1944 start date (NMF)
375th FS, 361st FG (ETO) -Sept, 1944 start date (Camo/NMF/Invasion Stripes under wing/fues)
"USAFSilver", Generic NMF -10/1947 start date
12th FBS, 18th FBG (Korea) -1950 start date
SAAF:
2 Sqdn, SAAF "Flying Cheetahs" -1950 start date
IDFAF:
No.101 Sqdn (NMF) -1948 start date
No.116 Sqdn Blue/Brown Camo (1956<) -Suez Crisis camo scheme
RoKAF:
51st PFS* (ROKAF) -Korean War. #18 is Col. Dean Hess' aircraft, with nose art
*=Provisional Fighter Squadron
98.6% of the markings are decals, with some small exceptions (see notes). Decal randomization is TRUE.
While many skins had to be remade, some are still 'as issued' (un-retouched). All remain in bmp format. As is usual, serial numbers & 'plane in squadron letters' (WW2 & Korea) are as historically accurate as possible. Those fully 100% matched are marked with the star (*), those correct, but unable to match to a individual code letter are marked with the plus/cross (+), those with no mark are generic.
For those units listed in the game's SquadronList ini, my (patent pending) 'fake SqTail' decal is used to activate their name displayed on the Loadout screen. The SF2 'date switch' is used for all services on their respective skin sets.
Sounds and drop tanks are included. All weapons used are also included. If you End Users (tm) have the SF2I expansion that adds the Mustang and WW2 era weapon, feel free to edit the loadout ini to use those stock in-game 3rd Wire items. The data ini has been brought up, as much as possible, to current standards. The FM test drives as fully compatable with SF2.
When in-game, you'll see
P-51D/K Mustang (cr)
on the Aircraft Selection dropdown. This "(cr)" will differenize this one from the 3rd Wire or Wolf357's (and variations thereof). This mod DOES (sorta) cover both the D & K variants, as there's very little (actual) difference between them (one built in Inglewood, CA -D; the other in Dallas, TX -K; albeit with a different prop). Canopy acutation uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, give the "Notes" a browse, as it explains certain issues this model has, and the change logs.
Good Hunting and Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Mirage F1CR F5/6 standard
When it became clear that the Mirage F1 was becoming a successful production aircraft, Dassault began investigating the possibility of a dedicated reconnaissance version for its most important client, the French Air Force. However, the escalating cost of fighter aircraft meant that add-on pods for this purpose were a more economical alternative. Many French Air Force aircraft, as well as those of some export clients (such as Iraq's Mirage F1EQ), did indeed have a variety of reconnaissance pods available, which were attached to the underside of the main fuselage. However, the development of a tactical reconnaissance aircraft for the French Air Force continued, and the first Mirage F1CR flew on 20 November 1981.
F1CR F5/F6 standard specifics:
Corail gondolas (P0 station)
RWR BF double wingtip position lights Thomson CSF RAPHAEL TH SLAR Side Looking Aiborne Radar Recon Pod (P1 Id on AMCP) ASTAC (Analyseur de Signaux TACtiques) ELINT pod (P3 Id on AMCP This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
Enjoy
The Mirage F-1 Team

What if ... RAF went 'full jet' much earlier? 
Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
Install:
Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
A fake pilot is required to run this mod. Also, the Thirdwire Meteor cockpit is required from the original game. 
Fuel tanks- Overwrite or just leave it. 100 gal tank is the original TW tank. You can overwrite or just simply do not copy.
175 gal tank also.
Tanks are just ini files. The mod uses tanks that are part of aircraft lod.
 
After successful trials of Meteor F.1 Ministry of Defense urged the Gloster company to increase the speed of production. How financing this enormous effort was possible until today is a mystery, that can not be revealed until the year 2375 - due to a secret agreement. But rumors are that behind that substantial loan was the First Bank of Commerce of Ferenginar. But this is a quite different story that we should not discuss here.
MoD sent requirements for the development of special versions. Gloster at that time focused on the F.3 variant. But having prepared airframes and finally a large stock of Rolls-Royce Dervent I, the company decided to put what they had together resulting in Meteor F.1b  which was an upgraded F.1 variant with modifications known from the upcoming F.3 model. 
Meanwhile, the company took the development of a fighter-reconnaissance version resulting in the FR.2 Meteor equipped with elongated nose with recon cameras. FR.2 was powered by an uprated engine- Derwent II.  Also, the high altitude variant marked as HF.5 received longer span wings and an uprated newly developed Derwent 4 jet engine. The fuselage was reworked by increasing the height of the fuselage right after the canopy which allowed it to fix slightly bigger internal fuel tanks. Only 26 HF.5 were built. 
Knowing that Gloster can not afford to work on all MoD requirements some of the work was moved to other companies. Armstrong-Withworth focused on the development of a radar-equipped night fighter version - NF.6. In this model AW installed a Bristol-made turret with four 20mm Hispano cannons. Additionally, two 20mm cannons were installed in the wings. This version was powered by engines initially installed in the HF.5 variant. Which already had better performance at higher altitudes. 
DeHavilland took the mantle of developing a fighter bomber variant. Based on HF.5 but with shorter wings FB.3 was delivered in the middle of 1943. This variant was equipped with 4 bomb racks under the fuselage. Since DeHavilland made a significant amount of changes in the airframe by strengthening the airframe, received permission to change the name of the aircraft - and there where Banshee was born. Only 24 fighter-bombers Banshee FB.3 were built before switching to production of full-grown fighter-bomber variant FB.5.
At the same time remaining airframes and long-span wings were put together into the photo reconnaissance variant PR.4. which was still in fact development of the HF.5 variant. Full fighter bomber variant FB.5 was ready two months later. Knowing that FB.3 had serious issues with drag when loaded with bombs, DeHavilland redesigned the central part of the aircraft and equipped FB.5 with an internal bomb bay. Additionally, FB.5 had a remote-controlled turret. Nose contained similar to FB.3 weaponry - four 20mm Hispano canons and four 0.303 cal Browning machine guns. In further development, FB.5 could carry specially made for small bomb containers, additional fuel packs in a bomb bay, or 57mm canon which was required for Coastal Command variant - FB.5C. Coastal Command additionally equipped its Banshees with ASV mkVII surface radar. Based on the FB.5C variant Fairey Company developed the torpedo fighter Banshee TF.6 - where the main difference is the lack of an internal bomb bay but with a semi-recessed belly to accommodate Mk.12 torpedo. All FB.5 and TF.6 were equipped with a new jet engine  a joint Rolls-Royce DeHavilland program - which resulted in Hobgoblin 2 and Derwent 5 engines
 
Special note:
TF.6 /FB.5c - you will find that loading a QF6 57mm cannon Mk.12 torpedo is possible on both birds - this is just a 'fake weapon station' that allows choosing your wingman to fly FB.5c and still have the possibility to load a full range of weapons for second aircraft. 

All skins are in 4096x4096 format. 
I Made a bunch of decals covering all real serial numbers of Banshee and Meteor
Also, the RAF letters folder should be added to the Decals folder I know it is big but it gives slightly better quality with still a small file size. If you have already my RAF letters from the real Meteor pack - you can overwrite them - this adds a few more variations of letters.

There are many reasons why I have made things in this mod the way they are...versions, skins, and decals. A lot to explain but I doubt anyone wants to read about it anyway.
Pack is big..but I think you will see why it is, the way it is.
Credits.
Veltro2k  - the original old model of t7 
Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...

Pilots - RAF pilot by Geezer
I used Ravenclaw's weapons - bombs and rockets (those that are required due to stated in loadout.ini)
The rest are done by me.
This model is designed/checked only to work with Ravenclaw's rockets and bombs - so there might be some strange positioning in other (stock - often oversized) weapons. 
 
During the creation of squadron patches, I might have used the wrong crown on squadron crests. (according to the squadron timeframe)Gaffe indeed.  All should have St. Edward's Crown but I am aware that some have Tudor Crown. It is not out of ignorance ...Hope this small faux pas can be forgiven.
Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Jarek Hereda
THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
 
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  Not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

SF2 A-1H/J Skyraider (mcz) Remod Pack by MontyCZ       1/8/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-
Another 1stGen Salvage Project...
This is an SF2 Remod of MontyCZ's A-1H Skyraider. Historically this was the VERY first aircraft mod released for SF1 in 2005. While the model still has some issues (see "Notes"), it's fully functional, with some limitations, in the SF2 environment.
This mod is supplied with just about all the original (many rebuilt) skin sets I could find from the 1stGen SF mods section and from Marcfighters. These skin sets cover US Navy, US Air Force and South Vietnam Air Force units.
You have ...
USN:
VA-35 "Black Panthers" USS Saratoga, 1959 Med cruise, (Beirut crisis?)
VA-52 "Kinghtriders" USS Ticonderoga, 1966-67 VN cruise
VA-65 "Tigers" USS Intrepid, 1960-61 Med Cruise
VA-75 "Sunday Punchers" USS Independence, mid-1962 SEA-VN cruise
VA-145 "Swordsman" USS Ranger 1958-59 WesPac (tagged "VA145E")
VA-176 "Thunderbolts" USS Intrepid, VN cruise 1966-ish (bumblebee art)
VNAF:
1st FS, Bien Hoa, 1961 (VNAF1 - overall very light grey, blue/red devil fues band )
514th FS, Dan Nang ~1963 (VNAF2 - overall medium grey, tiger stripe fues band)
518th FS, Bien Hoa AB ~1970 (VNAF3 - 3 tone SEA camo, yellow/black checks fues band)
USAF:
602nd SOS, 56th SOW (various RVN & Thai bases 1962-1970)
2nd SOS, 56th SOW (nite black unders, ~1968)
There is also an extra blank USN skin called, oddly enough, "USNGrey1" This can be used to create any other units as one desires in the Gull Gray/White scheme.
The texture set ini for each skin has a small notation at the bottom with historical notes.
While many skins had to be remade, some are still 'as issued' (un-retouched). All are in bmp format. As is usual, serial/BuNums are as historically accurate as possible. Those 100% are marked with the star (*), those correct, but unable to match to a modex are marked with the plus/cross (+), those with no mark are generic. All skins have been updated to use the last known LOD (5/2009), and have been updated to use the latest decal style. Decal randomization is TRUE. For those units listed in the game's SquadronList ini, my (patent pending) 'fake SqTail' decal is used to activate their name displayed on the Loadout screen. The SF2 'date switch is used for all services on their respective skin sets. Sounds and drop tanks are included. All weapons used are stock in-game 3rd Wire items. The data ini has been brought up, as much as possible, to current standards.
When in-game, you'll see
A-1H/J Skyraider (MCZ)
on the Aircraft Selection dropdown. This will differenize this one (MontyCZ) from the 3rd Wire or Razbam Skyraiders. This mod DOES (sorta) cover both the H & J variants, as there's very little (actual) difference between them. The wing fold is active, it uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/9. The canopy CANNOT manually be controled; it's linked to the flaps.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, give the "Notes" a browse, as it explains certain issues this model has, and the change logs.
Good Hunting and Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Night vision camera
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OK. This solution is not perfect, but a wile better than anything we've had so far.
All you need to do , is to replace the entry in the AVIONICS.INI file and add textures.
Pls, test it and let me know your opinion.
INSTALLATION
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Just replace entry of DTVFilterMaterial in your AVIONICS.INI
and put TV Filters in Objects/Aircraft.
You can change color of filter by editing this line in AVIONICS.INI:
TextureStage[01].TextureName=..\ORANGETVFILTER.JPG

CREDITS
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It's my final solution for this problem , but it is development
of millions (trials) we did with ODS30 team to solve this problem.

I tried my best to find the correct fonts,this is the most similar fonts
“毛主席万岁” is means "Long live Chairman Mao"
On 17th January 1966 the first Shenyang-built J-7 Fishbed made its maiden flight at the hands of Ge Wenrong(葛文镛)
If you haven't downloaded my J-7, it doesn't matter. It can still be used by throwing it into the folder of MiG 21F-13

FORRESTAL class US NAVY aircraft carrier
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The model depicts a ship circa 1990.
Of course, each aircraft carrier looks a little different,
but this is more or less what the USS Saratoga (CVA-60) and USS Independence (CVA-62)
looked like during Operation Desert Storm.
Model was tested in ODS30 addon and SF2 NA.
INSTALLATION
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Just copy files from [C O P Y   T O   G A M E   F O L D E R]
to your game folder ;-)
In [Extras] folder you can find new ship smoke emitter.
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The 3d model, game files and skins are mine.
Parking spots done by allenjb42.
Many thanks to the ODS30 team for their help in testing this ship.
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This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.
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THIS SHIP MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Wojtek 'guuruu' Gorski

PER Read-Me
To be used on SF2 GK_General_Atomics_MQ-9Reaper_Blk_30_ER by gkabs that can be found here :
https://combatace.com/files/file/18046-general-atomics-mq-9-block-30-er-reaper/
The RCAF have finally decided in 2023 to bought 11 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones.
5 units will be based with the 8th Wing
5 units will be based with the 16th Wing
1 unit will be based with the 19th Wing
The serail numbers, plane numbers, plane designation have not yet been officialised. I dig down the drone designation within the RCAF and the next available number as for today is the CU-177. So i decided to give it the CU-177 designation. I also decided to give the the serials number 177001 to 177011 to match the RCAF serail designations. 
You will get the CU-177 skin in this package
Installation:
Copy the current pack objects/aircraft folder in your game GK_General_Atomics_MQ-9Reaper_Blk_30_ER aircraft folder.
Copy the current pack objects/decals folder in your game GK_General_Atomics_MQ-9Reaper_Blk_30_ER decals folder.
Copy the GK-MQ-9_Blk_30_ER.ini content to the game GK_General_Atomics_MQ-9Reaper_Blk_30_ER aircraft folder and change textureset number accordingly.
Copy the GK-MQ-9_Blk_30_ER_USERLIST.ini content to the game GK_General_Atomics_MQ-9Reaper_Blk_30_ER aircraft folder.
RCAF serials and plane numbers are real one's.
Credits:
All those in the original ReadME
gkabs for the plane itself
Thirdwire for creating the Strike Fighters series.
Me for the new skins and decals :).
Happy flights!
Mario C.
Frenchie1977

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Blowpipe is a man-portable (MANPADS) surface-to-air missile
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.old) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
1.0.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
compufat for making the Blowpipe texture and missile.
US soldier is a free model from the net. 
Google for some photos and information.
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance don't hesitate to get in touch with me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

Allows you to see Debug View in game 

Useful for missile testing and aircraft

Simply paste into your Flight Mod folder

Thanks to Mue for pointing it out to me!

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
3 Jet hangars with 3 textures. 
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

SF2 F3D-2/EF-10B Skyknight by Coyote Aerospace       1/1/2024
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
This is the release of AngelP's F3D-2/EF-10 "Skyknight". It's being released as a "provisional Beta", due to the LOD needing more work. But rest assured, it's been 'tested to destruction', and other than needing a few more seperated meshes, is fully functional.
The aircraft has been split into two differing birds, one the night/all weather fighter for the 1950s (F3D-2) and the Vietnam War era stand-off/escort jammer (EF-10B). Due to the need for certain types of electronics (avionics), 2 different cockpits have been used.
The aircraft(s) include the following skin sets:
F3D-2:
VC-3 (USN) in standard overall Dark Gloss Navy Blue
VMF(N)-513 -
VMF(N)-531 - both in overall Night Black, USMC night fighters during the Korean War
EF-10B:
VMCJ-1 in standard Gull Grey/White
Most marking are decals; excepting a few squadron flashes. Decal randomization is TRUE. As expected, as many Modex numbers as possible have been matched to their BuNums. These are marked with the star (*). Those unmarked could not be matched, or are just 'generic' in nature. Included are pilot figures, drop tanks (ini only) and the EF-10 gets external jammer and chaff pods. This aircraft is NOT carrier qualfied, although the wings fold with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/9, and the canopy hatch with Shift/0.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection dropdown you'll see for each:
F3D-2 Skyknight (CAF)
EF-10B Skyknight (CAF)
these will differentiate ours from any others you might (or most likely DON'T) have.
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. If there's any Notes, give them a read too! :)
Wrench
Kevin Stein
Director of Marketing, Coyote Aerospace
"We Aim Higher"

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Air Base Precision Approach Radar
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
add to Terrains file for example IraqWA_03_TYPES.INI under the IraqWA_03 so it will show up for you to add to the Terrains by using TargetAreaEditor
replace the XXX with the correct number sequins from your  _TYPES.INI file
[TargetTypeXXX]
Name=AAS-Surv-Radar
FullName=GK-AAS-Surveillance-Radar
ModelName=GK-AAS-Surveillance-Radar.lod
TargetType=RADAR
ActiveYear=1960
TargetValue=200
UseGroundObject=FALSE
DamagePoint=1.0
ArmorValue=0.0
ArmorType=0
RepairRate=0.555
StartDetectChance=80
StartIdentifiedChance=20
IncreaseDetectChanceKey=10
MaxVisibleDist=6000.0
DamagedModel=
DestroyedEffect=SmallFire
DestroyedModel=asr_destroyed.LOD
SecondaryEffect=SmallExplosionEffect
SecondaryChance=50
AnimationID=1
AnimationTime=4.0
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Air Base Ground Support Equipment
1- A-M32C-17
2- M32A-60A
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Air Base Approach Light
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

                                             Gunfighters!             366th Wing, Mountain Home's Mini Air Force in the 1990s
    In the 1990s, CSAF General Merril McPeak had a concept to test; expeditionary wings that had the entire range of capabilities to wage an air campaign. This lead to change for the 366th Fighter Wing, "Gunfighters", as they transitioned from a F-11 fighter unit to a composite wing, with bomber aircraft, tankers, and fighters specializing in air to air, SEAD and interdiction roles.
    The wing participated in several exercises and combat operations throughout the 1990s to validate the composite wing concept. Ultimately, economics of operating so many different aircraft types in one wing and base led to the consolodation of the Wing as a F-15E Strike Eagle unit.
    But, for about a decade, the Gunfighters hosted an entire mini air force, ready for its' nation's call to action. This mod is a tribute to that experiment.
        Installation
This package includes everything you need to get into action. Unzip the mod, ope the "2. Mod Folder", and place contents into your chosen mod folder. Allow overwrites as necessary.
        Credits(for original readmes and full details, see Credits folder contents)
B-1B                           - Bone Team original work, see credits in folder
B-52G_92                  - wpnssgt orig model, Kjakker some data ini edit
F-15C/D/E                - Original F-15 Superpack team(2010) and MudHen Maintenance Team (2016), see credits in folder
F-16C/D,                   - original model by BPAO, modified by ravenclaw007, pits by ravenclaw007
 Blocks 25 and 52
KC-135R                   - model by BPAO, orig skin by Sundowner, upsized template by yakarov79
weapons                  - by ravenclaw007 (ie AN/ASQ-213A, Mavericks) and KillerBee331 (Gunny's Weapons pack)
ACES2 seats           - Julhelm
ModUSAF pilots     - Deigo
new templates        - yakarov79 (KC-135), viper63 (F-15), jimbib (B-1B), ravenclaw007 (F-16).
        while i laid alot of new work on top, these fine modders had some solid foundations to build that success on
Test Team                - the usual suspects, allenjb42 and Nightshade/PR. big thanks as always for your input and extra sets of eyes on this
 
so what did DA do? whats included?
* B-1B                      new skins,
* B-52G_93             new skin, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
* F-15C/D_91         new skins, ini edits, removed a2g capabilty in C_91 (not a pound for air to ground!)
* F-15E_93              new skins, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
* F-16C/D B25        new skins,
* F-16C B52            new skins, ini edits, adjusted loadouts
* F-16D B52            new(ish) aircraft from D B42 model and C B52 data ini
* KC-135R               new skins
* new loading screens, tga for all aircraft
* AN/ASQ-213A           ini edits
* Other Weapons        some ini edits for base quantity or to limit stations
* research on all units to pin down aircraft numbers and identities
* packaging of every sound, effect, weapon, pilot and every thing else needed to get teh Wing into action
    
I hope that you enjoy flying and fighting this mod as much as i enjoyed creating it over the last year. Thank you for downloading this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes
14 Jan 2023
*************************************************************
This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
*************************************************************

                                                                                      SENTRY:  Aircraft of the NATO E-3A Component
    Since 1983, NATO has operated international squadrons of E-3A Sentrys, commonly referred to as AWACS from Geilenkirchen AB. Registered in Luxembourg due to international law, the NATO AEW&C Force held watch during the final decade of the Cold War, participated in operations over the Balkans and Libya, and assisted with US homeland defense after the attacks on 9/11/01.
    During the late 1990s, the NATO Sentry fleet gained upgrades in line with the USAF's Block 30/35 upgrades. These included distinctive fairings on the aircraft chin, cheek and tail housing ESM equipment. The aircraft retained their original E-3A designations after the upgrades.
    For several years, retired 707 airliners were also operated as trainers to reduce E-3 flying hours and as transports to support NAEWF missions as well as other NATO missions when available. These aircraft were designated CT-49A and operated unti the mid 2010s.
            Included
This mod includes skin for the E-3A, an E-3A_98 aircraft with fake pilot upgrades and CT-49A trainer aircraft, as well as decals and a set of ESM pods for the newer E-3A
            Installation
unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
            Known Issues
- The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when  AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
- The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
            Credits
BPAO                              707 model
The Mirage Factory     original E-3 mod and model
yakarov79                     NATO_AWACS pod model
Dave                               putting the bug in my ear to do more than just one squadron of new Sentry work
daddyairplanes            skins, tga work, research

I hope you enjoy this mod as much as i have enjoyed creating it, and thank you for downloading it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
14 Jan 2024
*************************************************************
This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
*************************************************************

SF2 A-1H Skyraider (3W) VA-75 Skin Pack       1/11/2024
-For SF2, Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended-- must have access to the A-1H Skyraider in your mods folder(s)
This here is a new skin for the stock 3W A-1H Skraider, depicting VA-75 "Sunday Punchers" in approx 1962 aboard USS INDEPENDENCE in Southeast Asian waters.
Most markings are decals, excepting for the squadron color bands on the rudder. Through the magic jiggery-pokkery of Level 2 decals, the CAG color bands are also available when you select modex #500. The line birds have their correct markings. All serial numbers are 100% historically correct for this unit at this time period.
It should be noted, nothing is provided to make this AI aircraft flyable; you should have alread done that. This is just the textures and decals.
As is always reccomendified, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions.
Happy Landings and Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Republic F-84G Thunderjet skins in USAF Thunderbird markings used in 1953 and 1954 before replacing these jets with the swept wing F-84F Thunderstreak. This is NOT a complete airplane. It needs the LOD's supplied by A-Team Skunkworks available at his website:
http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/
 
Hope you enjoy,
Pappy

Mirage F1CR standard F4
When it became clear that the Mirage F1 was becoming a successful production aircraft, Dassault began investigating the possibility of a dedicated reconnaissance version for its most important client, the French Air Force. However, the escalating cost of fighter aircraft meant that add-on pods for this purpose were a more economical alternative. Many French Air Force aircraft, as well as those of some export clients (such as Iraq's Mirage F1EQ), did indeed have a variety of reconnaissance pods available, which were attached to the underside of the main fuselage. However, the development of a tactical reconnaissance aircraft for the French Air Force continued, and the first Mirage F1CR flew on 20 November 1981.
F1CR specifics:
A/A: R550/R550-2 self-defence only, no R530 and no S530F (no wiring) A/G: AUF2 (no CLB4, no CLB8), rockets, bombs, BAP/BAT radio-altimeter Inertial Navigation System (Sagem ULISS 47), VOR/ILS Low-alt Panoramic (Omera 40 75mm) and High-alt vertical (Omera 33 150 mm) cameras Radar Cyrano IV-MR Seat Mk10 - AAR probe no right gun, Super Cyclope Infra-Red linescan imager (SAT SCM 2400) instead Barax, Phimat capability CC420 pods capability RPL201 EFT F1CR F4 standard specifics:
RWR BF single wingtip position lights This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
Enjoy
The Mirage F-1 Team

Enhanced avionics for the MiG-31BM. The update makes it possible to attack simultaneous targets using active homing missiles.
Backup, and replace the ini files.
 
Thanks!!!

This is a complete overhaul/update/fixing of great Dave original package,
an handmade reskin using Lod viewer and no templates.
The job was started several years ago and finished after downloaded last
Kevin's effort.
So you'll find, jpg textures, SM files, fixed camo, lines and right shaped
stripes and some missing parts added to originals.
As I always dislike redoing someone's else work pratice without a valid
reason, this job started only for personal use, but when became a complete
overhaul, I decided to share.
As a bonus  a Defence Systems Evaluation skin made by myself using TW silver
skin as template (EB-57B) and a second AVON 1 skin for 13 BS.
Decals are taken from Dave's package and some are brand new.
Remember to delete ALL previous old skins from original pack if installed.
I hope you like.

Happy new year.

@paulopanz
2024