DRV 2.1.1 terrain
Democratic Republic of Vietnam or better known as North Vietnam
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This terrain is written for SF2NA and SF2E or SF2I or SF2V.
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I. Short description:
This terrain covers North Vietnam, parts of South Vietnam and Thailand.
The timeframe of the terrain is from 1964 to 1979.
It is made as a NavalMap so that you can fly carrier missions against North Vietnam.
You can fly following missions for the Americans and their allies, the South Vietnamese:
SWEEP,CAP,ESCORT,INTERCEPT,STRIKE,SEAD,ANTI_SHIP,RECON,CAS,ARMED_RECON
For the North Vietnamese you can fly this missions:
CAP,INTERCEPT

DRV 2.1.1 is an updated version of DRV 2.1, which is an update of DRV 2.0, which is a rework of DRV 1.4, a terrain which i made 20 years ago. I gave it a new tileset, reworked the tiling and the target areas.
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I+. Update DRV 2.1
reworked the tiling of the terrain
reworked the placement of TOD objects on the tiles.
removed as many "potholes" in the landscape as possible
added the north vietnamese airfield Cat Bi
reworked all north vietnamese airfields to gives them a more or less correct layout
reworked all american air bases, to give them a more or less correct layout
renamed airbase Cam Thy to Tho Xuan
renamed airbase Hue to Phu Bai Combat Base
added the airfield Da Nang East (Marble Mountain Airfield)
reduced the number of SAM sites
relocated Gia Lam Airfield from west of Hanoi to east of Hanoi
Update DRV 2.1.1
added RSBN Nav System to North Vietnamese airfields
added radars to american airfields
added some fishing ports
reworked some coastal tiles
removed a fuel truck that parked middle on the runway at Udorn AFB
changed the original Sampan boats to GKABS much better looking boats
added a new tanker

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II. INSTALLATION:
To run this terrain you need SF2NorthAtlantic and SF2 Israel or SF2 Europe or SF2 Vietnam.

Unzip the folders Objects and Terrains into your saved game folder ...ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2XXXX

Thats it.

If you have SF2Europe installed you must do nothing more.
If you miss SF2E and have SF2Israel you must open file
DRV.ini
with Notepad editor and look for the lines:
//CatFile=..\IsraelME\IsraelME.cat
CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat
change the entry into:
CatFile=..\IsraelME\IsraelME.cat
//CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat

If you have SF2Vietnam, but no SF2 Europe then open
DRV.ini with Notepad editor and look for the lines
//CatFile=..\VietnamSEA\VietnamSEA.cat
CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat
change the entry ino:
CatFile=..\VietnamSEA\VietnamSEA.cat
//CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat

save the file
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III. Credits.
Tileset            is basing on Starys Green Hell 3.0 tileset. I converted it to jpg format and
            merged the 512x512 tiles to 1024x1024 pixel tiles.
Tileset green        made by Wilches
Korat Air Base        ArmourDave
UH-1 Huey                                   Wrench
AH-1 Cobra                                 ???
Radardome        Grumpapotamus
airfield components         are taken from AirfieldDevKit_v1.1 made by Pureblue
design of Nakhon Phanom AFB    by Wrench, inspired by Tannethal, modded by me
design of Ubon AFB            by Wrench, inspired by Tannethal, modded by me
Crader            Wrench
Techniker.LOD         is made by Geezer, modded by me
industrial factories         are made by Geezer.
POW.LOD         is made by Geezer, modded by ZwergUhu
Pit1            is made by Raven, modded by me
RSBN-4N                                     is made by Yakarov
ZIL-130-KNS-1PM-2                  is made by Yakarov
ZIL-157_SA2_Trailer                 made by Yakarov(???), taken from SF2_SAMs_Pack
american airfield radars            are made by GKABS
fishing port                                   is made by GKABS
Tanker_Vietnam                          is made by Juhlhelm as Cargoship
GK-Ha-Long                                is made by GKABS
GK-Junk-Boat                              is made by GKABS
GK-Junk-Furled-Sail                   is made by GKABS

I hope i have not forgotten someone.
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IV. This Terrain is Freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
And i say it again for the YAP, YankeeAirPirates file thiefs, the usage of this terrain and/or parts of  the terrain for commercial use is not allowed!!!!!
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V.
For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use CombatAce forum or send me a PM.
Hope you enjoy it.

Michael (Gepard)

Made in Germany
07. December 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 

Many photos of the ferry flight of the first F-16s for Argentina were recently uploaded.
That said, I decided to update the pack for you so you can use them.
The F-16BM has been updated, and the F-16AM has been added with the first two registrations. These aircraft have the Have Glass V paint scheme, along with some rumors about the weapons configuration and other details such as a different flight pattern, Have Glass I in the cockpit, details of the registrations, and the registrations they had during their service with the Royal Danish Air Force. The pilots are also wearing JMHCS helmets. (I need to know who created these pilots so I can give them credit. If you are the artist or know them, please mention them so I can give them the appropriate credit.)

General credits to Ravenclaw_007, Dave and Team Viper
 
- 3D Model Modified by Ravenclaw_007
- Weapons proporcioned by Ravenclaw_007 And 3 extra weapons created by Franconinja14
- New skins by franconinja14, using the Viper Team F-16C Templates and modified by Franconinja14. 
- Detailed Viper Team ejection seat, uploaded by Dave.
- Sounds, Effects and fuel tanks proporcioned by Dave and Viper Team.

This tool is a windows powershell script which allows users to do a few tasks, and launch several useful tools from one place.
Its key features includes 
1. Simple game folder migration, moving game files to other drives
2. ini file backup, with full file structure retained. backup file will be zipped under your mod folder
3. ini file bulk write protect/un-protect
4. ini file bulk content search and replacement
5. changing game to Force using AI player or use human player.
 
In addition it allows you to define your file location of several useful tools and launch them from one place. Such as dogfight generator, CAT extractor  TFD tool etc. These tools are available for download at Combatace.com
If you wish to be able to run this script by double clicking it. Here is what needs to be done
1. create a windows shortcut for this script.
2. right click on the properties and change "target" field to C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -command "& '<<existing text in this field>>'
3. click ok and place the short cut at location you want.
Due to the nature of Windows Powershell, bulk file change may represent a potential threat to the safety of your files. Please ensure you backup before trying this.
 
 
 
 
 
 

SF2 S2F-3S/S-2FE Tracker (Beta +)                   11/12/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
Another "Found In The Archives" Job
Found this while cleaning an external drive. I have no idea where I got it, when I got it, or who built it. I've checked with our South American brethren, and they weren't sure either, but support the decision to release it. It's a 'not quite' ready aircraft, with some mapping issues (like, some parts are unmapped), but otherwise in good shape. It flies fine (albeit a bit TOO overpowered and maneuverable, but otherwise just fine). Therefore, I've given it the rating of "Beta +". If anyone does know who built it , Please Let Me Know, and I'll update the credits.
What we have here is a Grumman S2F-3S (SF2-E after 1962), and is VERY close to the G model. (See "Notes"). This is the later model, not the early type with the sensor pod on a pylon above the cockpit.
The aircraft came with several skins, and of course I had to add more! Those marked with a star (*) are the original skins. Those unmarked, are by me.  You'll have:
US Navy:
VS-21 "Fighting Red Tails" (Pacific 60-70)
VS-37 "Sawbucks" (Pacific 61-73)*
VS-28 "Hukkers" (Atlantic 60-69)
VT-28 "Rangers" (60-79 TS-2A)*
Argentine Navy:
Escuadrilla Aeronaval Antisubmarina (Blue)(<1970)*
Escuadrilla Aeronaval Antisubmarina (<1990)*
Brazilian Navy:
1/1 Grupo de Aviacao Embarcada (P-16E)<1965)*
Venezuela:
Escuadron Antisubmarino (Ven <1970)*
Royal Australian Navy:
VS-816 NAS (RAN) (67-85)
Generic Gull Gray/White*
As can be seen, the SF2 Date Switch if active, and skins will change accordingly. The "Generic Skin" has been decaled for the USN, but with "fictional" markings. As all decal positions are now pre-plotted, other Texture Artists can easily make additional skins and decals The skin template is included; it's stored within the main aircraft folder.
Nearly all marking are decals, with the exception of some national or squadron markings that are painted on due to a "lack of meshes" issue. All serials (BuNum for USN) have been matched as close as possible to their Modex numbers. Any numbers marked with the cross (Plus sign +) could not be matched to each other, but DID serve in the units assigned. In other words, nearly 100% historically correct. The BuNums for VT-28 are also correct, but as I couldn't find which were converted to the trainer, consider them 'generic' in nature. 
This mod uses (almost) all stock weapons. I've included the Mk.44 LWASW Torpedo, modifying it's service dates and exportation (after researching, of course). They work very well on Anti-shipping missions. All other weapons use stock 3W items. A new engine sound is also supplied (see "Notes" for install instructions)
I've used the Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm), Shift/9 will fold the wings. Shift/0 (zero) will open the starboard side crew door. The MAD boom and belly radome extend automatically with landing gear retraction. It is fully Carrier Qualified, having been tested on USN, RAN, Argentine and Brazilian Navy CVs.
On the Aircraft selection Dropdown on the Main Screen, you'll see:
S2F-3S (S-2E) Tracker
This will, of course, keep it differentiated from any other Stoofs that might be flying around.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! You will be adding a sound to your SoundList.ini, as SF2 has some weirdness with engine sounds (expecially in Win10/11).
Please read the Notes section for other useless information, and (hopefully) full credits. 
Please also take note of changes in the Standard Disclaimer in the "Legal BS" section at the bottom.
Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Royal Norwegian Air Force Starfighters. 
This mod is not to compete with any previous packs. It is just my different approach. So before removing/overwriting any of the older stuff, test this one - as you may not like it. 
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 F-104 cockpit is required from the original game. 
Fuel tanks- Tanks are just ini files. The mod uses tanks that are part of an aircraft lod.
If someone is wondering why again, Starfighters. Because I can. And this is a new model. So. Make it so...
In the game, under a prefix.LFV. * You will find  F-104G / CF-104  that served in the Norwegian Air Force.
* Luftforsvaret

All skins are in 4096x4096 format. You can easily resize as needed.  
Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the Norwegian Air Force, for a specific year, squadron, etc.
Historically, the first Norwegian starfighters were RF-104 versions, but without cameras, and during first IRAN modified to F-104G type. Those airframes were only in a castrated RF configuration for a few months. Additionally, in 1965, three airframes arrived in Norway, but those three were built by Canadair. They were also in F-104G configuration and had all the remarks of F-104G, not CF-104. Also, those three were painted light grey. Not silver aluminium like previous birds. In this mod, I did not follow the history of delivery so strictly, and all those 19 starfighters are F-104G with one silver paint.
The first CF-104 arrived in Norway in 1973. All were formed in one 334 squadron. And carried a little different mission profile than the older F-104G. I could write a little more about history, but probably most of you will never read this or do not care about what I have written here. (which is already proven after my recent uploads) So I will pass...

Credits.
The original model - Bobrock, Soulfreak, and my messing around model
Yours truly  -  mambo jumbo like skins, decals, some effects, research...
I have no idea who made the pilot model; it is an old model used almost everywhere. I just repainted the skin.
light effects - guuruu
All weapons by Ravenclaw, you should have them by now, but I have included what is listed in loadout.ini.
 
TDU-11 - do not take it seriously, it is made as ASM - you can fire it and chase, and try to pick it with sidewinder.
Travel pod- absolutely do not take it seriously - you are not going anywhere...
There is a weapon station in the data ini calling for a training bomb rack made in the Netherlands (looking for some photos, infos and manuals). But since we do not have it...I just made a weaponstation entry in case we will have it. 
Also, CF-104 could carry 4 LAU-3/LAU-5003 on TSC racks, but since we do not have such a weapon model, maybe you can convince Ravenclaw to make one.  (We only have nice LAU-51 on TSC...so use them instead if you need to have 4 launchers)
Please don't forget to say thank you if you like the file. 
Or click on the link below and toss a coin.
https://combatace.com/clients/donations/
If you are not subscribing to this site. Highly recommended to do so. 
https://combatace.com/subscriptions/
Sorry for the trouble. I had to split it into two RAR parts. It is not so big...but for me, this is the way today.
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This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE, and it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by me.
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.
ALSO, THESE FILES CAN NOT BE HOSTED ON ANY OTHER SITE THAN COMBAT ACE.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any person wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
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 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.
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Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Thanks for all your kind support.
Jarek Hereda

SF2 Formosa Straits Terrain Revamp (v.2.5) by Gepard                           11/5/25
*Full 5 Merged Installs Recommended*            
This terrain mod is designed to REPLACE any and all earlier versions. It also includes any previous updates from long past years. It is designed for use with the SF2-NA environment. 
**If you have the original version from 2023, this Newer Version 2.5 (tm) will just drop right on top of it, if you wish to do so. A separate "patch" is also available for those that just want to update. 
If you are new to this terrain, you need do nothing, but install it.**
While the tiling has not been touched, (almost) all the target areas have been revamped, rebuilt or replaced. Several new regions have been added, and many of the other inis have been upgraded (See Notes for more changes). Several items (Ground Objects & Weapons) are supplied; in the Notes section is a list of other items you'll probably want to obtain. Be advised, you will experience longer than usual loading times, due to the weight of objects on the terrain. And yes, you can expect a plethora of 'hidden in the open' Easter Eggs. After all, it's my trademark!! (tm)
As always, PLEASE read the install instructions, and the accompanying Notes and Other Nonsense for more details on other needed items. As is recommended, unzip to an easy to find location, so you can access the readme for it's full instructions. Gepard's original readme is also included, for historical purposes.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 Formosa Straits Terrain Fix-it Patch (v.2.5)                            11/15/25
*Full 5 Merged Installs Recommended*            
This is the Repair Patch (aka "Fix-it") for the Formosa Straits terrain available at the following URL:
https://combatace.com/files/file/18166-sf2-formosa-straits-terrain-revamp-v2-by-gepard/
If you already HAVE the terrain, THIS is the patch for it. If you don't have it, you should ignore this, and just get the Full Terrain (tm), as it has already been updated with the rebuilt TODs and other additional repairs and additions. See full Change List below in the "Notes" section.
As always, PLEASE read the install instructions, and the accompanying Notes and Other Nonsense for more details on other needed items. As is recommended, unzip to an easy to find location, so you can access the readme for it's full instructions. Gepard's original readme is also included, for historical purposes.
If there are any problems, please post in the Forums, or message me directly.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 HC-130B Hercules USCG (3W/TMF)                   10/25/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
Another "Found In The Archives" Salvage Job
This is a mod using the skins from a 1stGen (SFP1) mod by The Mirage Factory from 2006. While doing some clean up on my archives, I stumbled across this. Originally, it was for an EC-130V with the fuselage mounted radar rotodome, making use of the stock 3W C-130A lods. As it was painted in US Coast Guard colors, it was a simple matter to NOT add the rotodome, and just convert to a CG SAR and Patrol Bird. Please note, the Real Life B model has 4 bladed props, whilst the 3W A model has only 3 bladed props. Simply, because that was all that was available in 2006. 
All textures have been converted to jpg format. All markings are decals, excepting standard USCG painted on colors. This aircraft has 12 100% historically accurate serial numbers (BuNums), all matched to their Modex numbers. As we have no "US Coast Guard" as a stock nation in game, I've assigned it "USN" (sorry Coasties!).
Even though this is more designed for "Eye Candy", you get a new Hangar Screen and engine, flap and landing gear sounds. A cockpit is included, by Dels from his Early Model Herks (tm). Other adjustments have been made, see "Notes" for Change List. The cargo bay door opens with the bomb bay keystroke. 
On the Aircraft selection Dropdown on the Main Screen, you'll see:
HC-130B Hercules (3W/TMF)
This will, of course, keep it differentiated from any other USCG Hercs that might be flying around.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Please read the Notes section for other useless information, and (hopefully) full credits. All original readme's are included.
Please also take note of changes in the Standard Disclaimer in the "Legal BS" section at the bottom.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

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