Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

skin for Dave's F-51D.
 
167th Fighter Squadron, West Virginia Air National Guard, circa 1947.

skin for Dave's F-51D. 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard circa 1954-55

This is a Bonus pack for my Wings Over Vietnam Hangar and Loading Screens. It contains corrected screens from the previous packs and, also, new Hangar and Loading Screens, including the excellent F-106 for anyone willing to embody it in WOV, altough it did not take action in the Vietnam War. The F-4D Night Owl Loading Screen inspired me a lot, so I made loading screens for the AC-119G Shadow, the AC-119K Stinger and the B-57G Canberra.
 
Furthermore, Menu Screens are included, some Thirdwire-style and some of my own. However, some people gave me ideas with their works. These are:
 
Polaski, with his outstanding Pack here: http://combatace.com/files/file/1880-wov-menu-screens-final/
 
Kout, with his lovely Loadingscreen here:http://combatace.com/files/file/1677-wov-loadingscreen/
 
and Viper63a, with his excellent work for Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam here:
http://combatace.com/files/file/15135-sf2-vietnam-hi-res-1024x768-menu-screens-and-music/
 
Important notes for this pack
 
BACKUP FIRST!
 
Two Mainscreen versions are included. You have to choose an image and the .ini from the same folder.
 
I have included a few Default Loadingscreens in the flight folder. Choose the one you like most.
 
As for the Menu, pick the contents from one of the two folders and place them to the Menu folder in the main game folder.
 
In any case, allow to overwrite.
 
Concluding, a WoV desktop icon is included.
 
I hope you enjoy.
 
flightsimtest

SF2 DH Venom NF.3 by Veltro2K 9/13/2016
 
= For SF2, Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED! =
 
This is the release of the De Havilland Venom NF.3 Night/All Weather figher by Veltro2k.
 
The aircraft comes with 3 skins:
 
RAF:
No. 23 Squadron
No. 141 Squadron
 
Swedish Flygvapnet:
F1 Hasslo (J-33)
 
All markings are decals and decal randomization is TRUE. All items; sounds, pilots, drop tank are supplied. All other weapons use stock 3W items. Serial numbers (RAF version) while correct for the variant, should be considered 'generic' in nature not representing any specific unit. IIRC, the Swedish numbering should be 100% historicly correct.
Other RAF squadrons are easily made by creating the "bar-roundel" decal seen on the tail booms.
The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystrokes; shift/0 (zero)
 
When in-game, you'll see
 
Venom NF.3 (v2k)
 
on the Aircraft selection drop down menu. This will diferentiate it from any others you may (or may not) have.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... Give the "notes" a browse, too!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

U-2 Grand Tour Missions over North Vietnam (1966) by comrpnt
 
Welcome
Welcome to a small set of missions related to the USAF's use of the U-2 over North Vietnam during the mid-1960s. This mission pack was inspired by Giles Whittell's excellent book Bridge of Spies.
 
This mission pack is designed to work with ThirdWire's StrikeFighters - Series 1, Wings Over Vietnam (WOV), patched to October 2008. Note that some external add-ons are required to carry out the missions in this pack. Missions included in this pack
The following missions are available in this pack; fly as the U-2 pilot over key strategic targets in North Vietnam, avoiding a multitude of SAMs and interceptors that attempt to engage you, or fly as a pilot of the Vietnam People's Air Force and attempt to 'down' the U-2 as it violates your airspace. Each mission takes place early in the morning, in daylight conditions with broken cloud. Note that daylight operations were required to assist the array of cameras on board the U-2. For each mission, waypoints are provided to guide you.
 
U-2 Grand Tour In a U-2A, take off from RTAFB Ubon and head, at altitude (~70k ft), for the border with North Vietnam, south of the disused airbase at Dong Hoi. Then head north towards Hanoi, before heading south-east to Haiphong, and then turn south-west for the long trip home.
 
U-2 intercept (MiG-19) Attempt to intercept the U-2 as it enters your airspace, south-west of Dong Hoi. Depart from the VPAF airbase at Ben Loi, west of Vinh Son.
 
U-2 intercept (MiG-21) Using the more advanced MiG-21, attempt to intercept the U-2 as it continues to make its way north to the capital, Hanoi, and then escapes south and west via Haiphong. Depart from the VPAF airbase at Bai Thuong, south of Hanoi.
 
Acknowledgements, Disclaimer and Terms
Thank you to all those modders who have provided the prerequisites I have used in this mission pack. If there are any problems with these missions and my own modifications, then please contact me directly, not the authors of the prerequisites.
Released under Fair-Use terms, as defined at CombatAce
 
Contents
This download includes the following:
Details of mandatory prerequisites. Details of optional enhancements to the game engine. Details of changes required to various models INI files to set-up flight characteristics and weapons management. New Target definitions and updates to Type definitions. Mission briefings and maps. Mission files.

 

Good luck.
 
comrpnt (September 2016).

Soviet/Russian Pilots Pack - part 2 (80's to present)
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These are re-skins of the stock pilot model, representing Soviet/Russian pilots wearing the latest generation Soviet/Rusian flightgear.
 

Pilot descriptions:
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Red7250 and Red7350
 
These pilots are wearing current standard Russian helmet - ZSh-7, KM-34 series 2 oxygen mask and VKK-15 high altitude suit. Developed in late 1980s, these suits are the latest generation of mass produced Soviet/Russian high altitude suits
 
Use on:
Almost all contemporary Russian aircraft that fly on higer altitudes: MiG-25, MiG-29, MiG-31, Su-27, Tu-160, late Tu-95.
 
Red5260, Red7260 and Red7360
 
These guys are wearing VMSK-4 naval survival suit. It is a complete pilot protection system as it contains a number of partial pressure (G-suit) components and it also acts as a dry-suit in case the pilot ejects into the cold waters of the North or Barents Seas. Great for North Atlantic or DBS terrains.
Red5260 is more suitable for older aircraft like Yak-38.
 
Use on:
Soviet/Russian naval aviation aircraft, aircraft flying over cold waters
Yak-38, Yak-41, Su-33, MiG-29K, Tu-22M etc...
 
Red5225, Red7225 and Red7325
 
Regular flight suits in camo pattern and anti-G pants. Used in various aircraft since the late 80s.
 
Use on:
Pretty much everything that flies since the 80s. I am using these in ground attackers.
 

Instalation:
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1. Extract to your "Objects\Pilots\" folder.
 
2. Open the *_data.ini file for your aircraft of choice and search for a section like this:
 
[Pilot]
SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
...
 
Change the line
 
PilotModelName=...
 
to
 
PilotModelName=RedXXXX
 
If the it does not have the line above, just add it.
Save!
 
3. Start the game and enjoy your new pilots!
 
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Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms:
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131
 
In short:
Feel free to redistribute it, mod it, include it in your mods, and do with it whatever you want, as long as it is not included in any payware!
 

The Trooper
 
15 Sep 2016

SF2 C-130 Hercules and other Cargo Pilots 2016
By Viper63a
 
This mod includes additional C-130 or other cargo plane pilots. Not sure where the base pilot I modded came from, I think I got the pilot from a different mod. If anyone knows, please drop me a line so I can properly credit the creator of the LOD file.
 
To use the pilots, please add them to your "Pilots" folder and update your "<plane>DATA.INI" file's "Crew" section to display them in your planes.
 
9 White Males
2 Black Males
1 Oriental Male
1 Black Female
2 White Females
 
Enjoy!
 
Viper63a

SF2 Alternate Clean and Dirty Exhaust Emitters 2016
By Viper63a
 
This mod includes custom exhaust emitters to replace the stock Clean and Dirty emitters. I've been tweaking these for about a year now (!) and I think I finally have it the way I like it.
 
If you're for vapor ripples or greasy streaks in the sky, these ain't it. The Clean emitter has just a tad bit more presence so you can see it when looking back. The Dirty emitter blooms darkly behinds the plane and fades into transparency.
 
If you choose to install these effects, I recommend that you back up your current "Effects" folder. Just in case you want to go back to your original setup.
 
To install, simply unzip and copy the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your "Saved Games" mod folder(s).
 
Enjoy!
 
Viper63a

Corbeta de UK de las mas comunes para apoyo a buques de fuerzas de tareas. No es exacto, esta hecha en base a fotografias.
Sientanse en libertad de modificarlo como les parezca mejor.
Testeado en SPF-1 y WoE funciona.
 
 
 

UK corvette of the most common ships to support task forces. It is not accurate, it is made based on photographs.
Please feel free to modify it as they see fit.
Tested in SPF-1 and WoE works.

Destructor del tipo 42UK es una de las versiones, por que hay muchas configuraciones. No es exacto, esta hecha en base a fotografias.
Sientanse en libertad de modificarlo como les parezca mejor.
Testeado en SPF-1 y WoE funciona.
 
 
 
42UK destroyer type is one of the versions, there are many configurations. It is not accurate, it is made based on photographs.
Please feel free to modify it as they see fit.
Tested in SPF-1 and WoE works.

Destructor Meko360 inspirado en la versión Alemana. No es exacto, esta hecha en base a fotografias.
Sientanse en libertad de modificarlo como les parezca mejor.
Testeado en SPF-1 y WoE funciona.
 
 
 
Meko 360 Destroyer inspired by the German version. It is not accurate, it is made based on photographs.
Please feel free to modify it as they see fit.
Tested in SPF-1 and WoE works.

Buque de Asalto Anfibio estilo UK; para fuerzas de tareas. No es exacto, esta hecha en base a fotografias.
Sientanse en libertad de modificarlo como les parezca mejor.
Testeado en SPF-1 y WoE funciona.
 
 
 
Amphibious Assault Ship UK style; for task forces. It is not accurate, it is made based on photographs.
Please feel free to modify it as they see fit.
Tested in SPF-1 and WoE works.

Corbeta Meko 140 versión Argentina, no es exacto, esta hecha en base a fotografías.
Siéntanse en libertad de modificarlo como les parezca mejor.
Testeado en SPF-1 y WoE funciona.
 
 
 
Argentina corvette Meko 140 version is not accurate, it is made based on photographs.
Please feel free to modify it as they see fit.
Tested in SPF-1 and WoE works.

C-130ABEHJK Hercules Super Pack 2016
Tweaked and packaged by Viper63a
 
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What's included in this mod pack?
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This pack includes the following packs standardized\tweaked\remade to my liking...
 
Includes USAF, RAF, RAAF, ROKAF, JASDF, IDF, PAF, VNAF, EAF and IRIAF C-130 Hercules - Models A, B, E, H, J, K and KC-130!
 
Special Thanks to Yakarov79! Thanks for the additions!
 
Also includes...
 
1) New Planes...
2) New Decals...
3) New Pilots...
4) New Hangar\Loading screens..
5) New Exhaust emitters...
 
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Installation:
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!! First and always - BACKUP!
 
** Copy the contents of the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your Saved Game mod folder. Overwrite any conflicts.
 
Go Fly!
 
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Credits:
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Firstly, I did very little to create this pack. I just polished and reset the gems I found. All credit goes to the people who came before me to create the excellent packs on CA.
 
PAF C-130B For SF2 - Murtaza Akbar
C-130H JASDF for Strike Fighters 2 by Nengajyou Aki
LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130J-30 HERCULES Ver 2.0 By Dels
C-130J-30 Shimshon Israeli Air Force Skin by Allen "allenjb42" Burton
RAF C-130's for SF2 Series by The Mirage Factory by Dave (USAFMTL)
SF2 IDFAF C-130 Qarnaf Pak by Wrench
C-130E/H USAF pack (originally by Dels) by Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
 
There is a long list of credits in the original "ReadMe" files in the "Extra" folder...but here is a brief list of acknowledgements!
 
Thanks to...TK and TW! and Special Thanks to Oli (RIP - Didn't know him, but I've come to know his work and the respect paid to him by the community)...
 
My Heroes!
 
Dels
Yakarov79
daddyairplanes
Paulopanz
Spinners
Eole
Murtaza Akbar
Nengajyou Aki
FastCargo
Diego
Wrench
Allenjb42
Sundowner
Dave (USAFMTL)
TMF
Gerwin
WhiteBoySamauri
 
Thank you all!

BELL AH-1F / S(MC) COBRA Ver 1.0 for SF2
 
January 2016.
 
This is a third party add on of the AH-1S(MC) / F Cobra using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit.
 
It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.
 
WeaponPACK for this model is also included.
 
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This is freeware-donationware; it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
 
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THIS AIRCRAFT 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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Jarek Hereda
 
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This addon works only with included WeaponPACK. All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.
 
Standard commands for activating Cobra features:
 
AIRBRAKES - sun filter/shader on off - just for fun no airbrakes so empty animation slot for use.
 
ARRESTING HOOK - jump from pilot station to gunner station.
 
LANDING GEAR - skid search light on/off at any speed. Dont forget to retract it because you wil be not able to shoot.
 
ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors
 
ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 1 - NVG (It is not nvg but some greent filter) If you don't like it disable it in cockpitini file.
 
AH-1F was Step 3 upgrade program of Army Cobra. This variant was originally known as the AH-1S(MC) – Modified Cobra. In this model Army Cobra featured the three -barell 20mm M197 automatic cannon mounted in XM97 universal turret. The AH-1F also featured an improved rocekt management system for 2.75 inch rockets, an improved sighting system, and a more powerful electrical generator to support all new systems. It was later upgraded with engine inlet deflectors to allow using WFAR rockets with Mk66 motor.
 
For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector - and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.
 
There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.
 
NVG.
Unfortunately there is no NVG in this game.
I just added green "filter" to cockpit and you can activate it by default Animation 1 key.
In external view ther will be little change in cockpit- unfortunately not moving with pilot/guner head.
In copit view there is green glow and filter It is definitely not helping during night flight but this is beta version. Maybe one day real nvg will be possible here. If you dont like it disable it in cockpit.ini file. This feature apears only in National Guard 85 model and bonus,
 
Skins:
This pack is divided into two parts for Wings over "anywhere" and Desert Storm.
 
For Desert Storm there is seperate model with 3 skins / units:
C-troop 1st Sq(Air),7th Cav.
2nd ACR.
1st Sq(Air),1th Cav.
 
Other wings over Europe, Asia anywhere
 
Early F model as delivered to Army in early 80s
4th Sq(Air),7th Cav. Budingen Germany 1988
1st Sq(Air),17th Cav.'Urgent Fury'Grenada 1983
163rd ACR Utah ANG, 1983
163 ACR Aggressor MAWTS-1, FINEX-1988
 
Late F model with intake deflectors
1st Sq(Air),1th Cav.
1st Sq(Air),1th Cav. IFOR Bosnia, 1995.
1/150th Avn Bn. New Jersey ARNG.1998
 
All serial numbers are proper for S(MC) / F model but am not sure if these numbers appeared in specific units.
some seiral are taken from available photos and are matched to units. Some are just placeholders but are correct for model block buid.
 
As far as i know all numbers in Desert Storm mod are correct.
 
Weapons.
 
Most of the weapon are same as in previous packs and are common to G/Q/S/P/E model.
Including XM158 and M200/M260/M261 launchers and for smoe late models M260 and M261 with Mk66 motor rockets.
TOWs BGM-71A/B/C/D
There is additional optional Suppressed Exhaust loaded via weaponstation.
Also here there is new M197 automatic cannon loaded via weaponstation.
 
One more thing. I am using mostly standard weapon effects.
Make sure to edit it your way if you decide to use this weapons.
 
Pilots:
I am using helopilots by OldDiego.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.
 
 
 
Enjoy.
Report Bugs.
Edit your way.
 
For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com
 
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Reference:
Techincal Manual Operators Manual for AH-1F TM-1-1520-236-10
TM 9-1425-473-20 Technical Manual TOW Guided Missile M65
TM 11-1520-221-34P Electronic Equipment Configurations
Technical Manual.Armament subsystems,Helicopter;20mm automatic gun XM97E1. TM 9-1090-206-12
Cobra! The Attack Helicopter: Fifty Years of Sharks Teeth and Fangs Mike Verier
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Osprey Colour Series Cobra Tank Killer Supreme
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
XM-118 Organizational DS GS and Depot Maintenance XM118
Concord 3002 US Marine Corps Helicopters
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net