Venom NF.51 / J-33 (stopgap)
 
Well this a fake Venom Nightfighter for new outstanding campaign in Sweden by JonathanRL.
 
I made this 'plane' around original fantastic skin from Knug.
 
A working radar is added, but Kevin could tweak it! (that's not my job)
 
The serial numbers (as usual) are historical.
 
You must have installed my Vampire FB.50 to work properly.
Take it here http://combatace.com/files/file/12332-dh-vampire-fb20-j-28b/
 
Install: as usual all in mod folder.
 
I hope that someone of our 3D artists could make the real Venom NF.51 and the long awaited Sea Venom.
 
Enjoy!
 
Paulopanz

TW Super Mystere B2 / Sa'ar Hi-Rez Templates for SF2 / SF1.
 
Templates for the ThirdWire Super Mystere B2 / Sa'ar at 2048 pixels in PSD format. You must have a software program that reads and works with PSD layers. These were built in Photoshop CC 2015. Gimp and Paint.net are two free programs that work with PSD layers.
 

Opacity is adjustable for all layers.
 

These can be saved in JPG format for SF2 or BMP format for SF1.
 

Add your own paint, dirt and weathering.
 

I have no references for this plane so there's not a lot of detail in the templates. I just redrew the lines and rivets from the existing Super Mystere B2 skins.
 

I'm releasing this under the Combat Ace Fair Use Agreement. Use it anyway you wish for personal use. For any other use, please contact me first.
 
If you find any problems with it, please PM me. If you improve it, please PM me a copy.
 
If I forget or miss anyone who deserves credit for anything I release, I apologize. I have no intent to abuse or misuse anyone's property or claim it as my own. Please contact me to correct any error.
 
 
 
Geary

TW Mystere IVA Hi-Rez Templates for SF2 / SF1.
 
Templates for the ThirdWire Mystere IVA at 2048 pixels in PSD format. You must have a software program that reads and works with PSD layers. These were built in Photoshop CC 2015. Gimp and Paint.net are two free programs that work with PSD layers.
Opacity is adjustable for all layers.
 

These can be saved in JPG format for SF2 or BMP format for SF1.
 
Add your own paint, dirt and weathering.
 

I have no references for this plane so there's not a lot of detail in the templates. I just redrew the lines and rivets from the existing Mystere IVA skins.
 

I'm releasing this under the Combat Ace Fair Use Agreement. Use it anyway you wish for personal use. For any other use, please contact me first.
 
If you find any problems with it, please PM me. If you improve it, please PM me a copy.
 
If I forget or miss anyone who deserves credit for anything I release, I apologize. I have no intent to abuse or misuse anyone's property or claim it as my own. Please contact me to correct any error.
 
 
 
Geary

Semi-HiRez Templates for Pasko and Column5's La-15 Fantail
 
For SF1 and SF2.
 
Redrawn Panel Lines and Rivets at 1024 pixels in layered PSD format. You must have a program that recognizes and works with PSD layers to work with this template. Two free programs, Gimp and Paint.net work with PSD layers.
Opacity adjustable for both lines and rivets layers.
 
It's and old plane and has a couple of lod inconsistencies but it's the only Fantail we have.
 
I have no references for this plane so there's not a lot of detail in the templates
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Add your own paint, dirt and weathering.
 
Thanks to Pasko and Column5 for this early soviet jet.
 
I'm releasing this under the Combat Ace Fair Use Agreement. Use it anyway you wish for personal use. For any other use, please contact me first.
If you find any problems with it, please PM me. If you improve it, please PM me a copy.
If I forget or miss anyone who deserves credit for anything I release, I apologize. I have no intent to abuse or misuse anyone's property or claim it as my own. Please contact me to correct any error.
 
Geary

File version 1.1 check the changelog for more info
 
This is dual -two cockpits in one!- pack of slightly "what if" cockpits for IAI Sa'ar.
 
The cockpits are bit of "creative guesswork" Israeli updates of my SMB2 cockpit released earlier this month.
 
The two variants are BOTH installed in the same folder, you have two cockpit ini files so the matter of chosing the right cockpit is which one you'll point towards in SuperMystere_Saar.INI
 
SAAR_COCKPIT.INI -this one is basically upgraded and slightly repainted SMB2 cockpit with added RWR and some RHAW annunciators lights.
 
SAAR_COCKPIT_Upgraded.INI -this is slightly more advanced with slightly redesigned dashboard and it's frame (annunciators lights, moving of brakes and chute pull levers, removal of SMB2 style attention lights here and there etc) added RWR and tape-style AOA and accelerometer instruments. Currently the AOA doesn't work, blame my brainfarts.
 
I have addded new avionics data file that adds simple RWR (vector type, detection based on A-4F one) and 2.7NM range boresight radar for A2A ranging use.
 
The simpler version uses simplified gunsight from Kfir, the advanced uses one taken from Nesher to represent avionics, optics and electronics upgrades.
 
Installation:
 
This pack assumes you have Saar installed in your SF2 installation -the stock Saar version prefferably but should work ok with 3rd party version (or other plane of your choice for that matter)
 
Unpack to SuperMystere_Saar folder, overwrite when asked.
 
now, by default this pack uses the CockpitDataFile=SAAR_COCKPIT.INI cockpit data, change to CockpitDataFile=SAAR_COCKPIT_UPGRADED.INI to use the other bit more advanced version.
 
have fun
 
Stary

This is just a small update to the USAF F-4C family. Inspired by historical footage of F-4C's arriving back to Ubon after Operation Bolo.
 
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This includes:
 
New skin for F-4C + (67) Phantoms: USAF SEA, GULL GREY and SCAT XXVII (Col. Robin Olds Phamous Phantom)
New textures in cockpit: The Radar and RWR, with some of the dials and textures changed.
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Installation:
 
Back up your F-4C + (67) folders in case my skins are not to your taste
Drop content of this .7z into Objects/Aircraft in you mod folder and allow for any overwrite
Hopefully you'll enjoy!
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Thanks to:
 
Sundowner for the inspiration and awesome templates
For all members of Combatace! Whom know that the support system is purely awesome.

AMI/ Italian Air Force F-16A Blk 15 Air Defence Fighter (ADF)
 
 
 
In 2003 The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana) leased 34 F-16A/B (mostly block 15 ADF variants) as a stop-gap solution until delivery of the Eurofighter Typhoon in 2010-12.
 
The F-16 Air Defense Fighter (ADF) was a special variant of the Block 15 optimized for the United States Air National Guard's fighter interception mission.
 
 
 
- Updated F-16A ADF 3D model by JAT81500
 
- New skins using the Team Viper F-16C High Res templates modified to fit the ADF.
 
- Detailed Team Viper F-16 pilot model and ejection seat.
 
- Flight model updated to the standard of the latest Team Viper F-16 flight model.
 
- Third Wire F-16A cockpit and avionics modified to include the real world ADF upgrade (AIM-7/120).
 
- Team Viper effects, sounds, fuel tanks and weapons.
 
- FANATIC MODDER
 
 
 
To install:
 
Drop into your Mods folder
 
 
 
Credits:
 
- JAT81500 for doing the updated F-16A ADF 3D model
 
- TMF/ Mirage Factory for the original F-16A ADF.
 
- The Viper Team for thier F-16C/AM series.
 
- Ravenclaw for the weapons and SF1 AMI F-16 Skins I used as a base and for the decals.
 
- Migbuster for the F-16C skin templates.
 
 
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan (dtmdragon)
 
 
 
History
 
Since the early nineties, the Italian Air Force has eagerly been seeking a replacement for its vintage Aeritalia F-104S Starfighters. Its intended replacement is the Eurofighter Typhoon. Since this program has been running behind schedule for a few years, the Italian air force needed a stop-gap solution. Because the AMI possesses a vast number of Tornado IDS planes, they decided to lease 24 Tornado ADV fighters from the RAF for a 10-year period. This lease ended in 2003 so a replacement was sought. At first the AMI opted to extend the lease period with another 10 years. This proved to be too expensive, so the Italian government turned to the US. The requirement was for a fighter that could perform the air defense mission for 5 to 10 years, until the arrival of the Typhoon.
 
Inventory
 
Peace Caesar
 
On March 15th, 2001 the Italian government signed an LoA for a 5-year lease (with an option on another 5 years) of 34 F-16s and four spare airframes, in a deal worth up to $777 million over a 10-year period. The aircraft were delivered between July 2003 and November 2004. In total, 30 F-16A ADFs as well as 1 F-16B ADF and 3 F-16B block 5 & 10's will be delivered. Four more planes will be provided for use as spare parts.
 
Before delivery to Italy, the aircraft are brought out of storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. and transfered to the Ogden ALC at Hill AFB, Utah, where they undergo 220 days of refurbishment and upgrades.
 
The Falcons are given a complete refurbishment, which complied with all technical compliance-technical orders that have changed since the aircraft was placed in stasis in Arizona. The depot teams at Hill AFB did structural modifications including Falcon-Up, which replaces particular bulkheads and the structural life improvement program, which strengthens holes around the fuel cell panels and wheel wells by compressing the molecules with 30,000 pounds of pressure. The wings were removed and the bulkhead furthest aft that holds the vertical wing was replaced. The landing gear was refurbished and its bulkhead was also replaced.
 
The flight controls actuators are replaced with new actuators. In addition the computers and instruments that provide the Falcon its technological edge are removed, sent to the appropriate facilities to be tested then repaired if necessary. All equipment that is a time change item and that has less than a full year's worth of service left is changed.
 
Approximately 100 Italian Air Force maintenance officers, instructors and technicians are receiving F-16 maintenance training at Lockheed Martin facilities in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
End of service
 
On May 23rd, 2012 a disbanding ceremony was held at Trapani-Birgi AFB to mark the disbandment of the resident 18 Gruppo, which was the sole surviving F-16 squadron within the AMI. This marked to end of the service life of the F-16 within the Italian Air Force. This means the AMI is the first air force to fly with the F-16 that phases out the type.
 
Modifications & Armament
 
The planes provided to Italy have a standard ADF configuration. All aircraft receive the uprated Pratt & Whitney F100-220E engine and undergo the Falcon-Up structural enhancement program. It is confirmed that a number of weapon systems will be released to the AMI to be used in conjunction with the F-16s, including the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile,

Air National Guard F-16A Block 15 Air Defense Fighter (ADF)
 
 
 
The F-16 Air Defense Fighter (ADF) was a special variant of the Block 15 optimized for the United States Air National Guard's fighter interception mission.
 
 
 
I started this by breathing some new life into the old TMF F-16A ADF but then after posting some screen shots JAT kindly offered to do an updated model so here it is:
 
- Updated F-16A ADF 3D model by JAT81500
 
- New skins using the Team Viper F-16C High Res templates modified to fit the ADF.
 
- Detailed Team Viper F-16 pilot model and ejection seat.
 
- Flight model updated to the standard of the latest Team Viper F-16 flight model.
 
- Third Wire F-16A cockpit and avionics modified to include the real world ADF upgrade (AIM-7/120).
 
- Team Viper effects, sounds, fuel tanks and weapons.
 
 
 
To install:
 
Drop into your C:\Users\xxxxxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters XXXXX
 
 
 
Credits:
 
- JAT81500 for doing the updated F-16A ADF 3D model
 
- TMF/ Mirage Factory for the original F-16A ADF.
 
- The Viper Team for thier F-16C/AM series.
 
- Ravenclaw for the weapons.
 
- Migbuster fot the F-16C skin templates.
 
- =58=Sprig, Creepn_Death & suhsjake for the old F-16A ADF skins I used some of the decals from.
 
- FANATIC MODDER
 
 
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan (dtmdragon)
 
 
 
History
 
In October 1986, the USAF announced that operational block 15 F-16A/B aircraft would be converted to air defense fighters for the Air National Guard, and would take over the fighter interception mission, providing the primary defense of North America against bombers and cruise missiles.
 
The first F-16A ADF conversion was completed in February 1989, while a contract was placed for kits to update and modify a total of 270 F-16A/B's at the Ogden Air Logistics Center in Utah. The Block 15 airframes used for the ADF program were all meant to be upgraded to block 15OCU standard, and both programs ran in conjunction. Aircraft entering the Ogden ALC for ADF upgrade also received the Block 15OCU avionics installation. The net result is that all ADF aircraft are Block 15OCU airframes. The last ADF left Ogden in 1992.
 
Structure & Avionics
 
Modifications included Bendix King (now Allied Signal) AN/ARC-200HF/SSB radios with Have Quick II Secure Speech Module and the Teledyne/E Systems Mk.XII Advanced IFF system (APX-109). The APG-66 radar was modified (designated APG-66A) to provide look down/shoot-down capability, enhanced small target detection, and CW (Continuous Wave) illumination for AIM-7 guidance.
 
A 150,000 candlepower night identification spotlight was installed on the port side of the nose (below and in front of the cockpit) to aid in the identification of nighttime intruders. The aircraft were equipped to carry 600 (US) gallon (2,271 liter) external drop tanks, and to carry 6 BVR missiles such as the AIM-7 Sparrow or AIM-120 AMRAAM.
 
Modifications & Upgrades
 
The ADF aircraft can be distinguished from "standard" F-16A/B's by several external identifying features, such as long and thin horizontal bulges on the base of the vertical tail (only A-models), plus a set of four blade antenna, nicknamed "bird-slicer", carried just forward of the canopy (as part of the IFF system).
 
The bulges are caused by the relocation of the Bendix-King AN/ARC-200 high frequency single-sideband radio to the leading edge of the fin. This in turn caused the flight control accumulators, which were installed one over the other, to be relocated to either side of the tail fin. The bulges were installed to provide sufficient room for these accumulators. Note that, since the Bravo-model ADF's do not have the Bendix HF radio, they also don't have the bulges.
 
Production
 
All ADF F-16s are modified airframes. Existing Block 15 models where converted to the Block 15OCU upgrade and to ADF standard at once. In total, 271 airframes, consisting in 246 A-models and 25 B-models have been converted between 1989 and 1992. Minor differences exist between the A-model and B-model as described earlier.
 
Because of the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 and the opening of relationships between West and East, the program had lost its major reason of existence, being the protection of the North American continent against Russian bombers flying over the North Pole. Although the program was finished and all aircraft stayed into service with the Air National Guard detachments, they were the first to be mothballed at AMARC with the first major restructuring of the USAF. Beginning in 1994, these aircraft began to be replaced by newer F-16C variants. By 2005, only the North Dakota ANG was flying this variant, with these last examples retired by 2007.
 
A lot of these ADF F-16s are a very cheap and quite modern asset for allied countries. These aircraft have relatively low flying hours on their airframes. A lot of them are sold on the second-hand market. Jordan was the first to receive 12 A-models and 4-models under the Peace Falcon program in 1997. Most have since been received the Mid Life Upgrade (MLU). Thailand has acquired another batch of 15 A-models and 1 B-model under the Peace Naresuan IV program. Also the Italian Air Force received 26 A-models and 4 B-models under a 10-year lease agreement called Peace Caesar.