Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

JAS-39C Gripen For SF2 Series
 
You Gripen Team is:
Model, Weps and Skins by Gux
FM by Column5
Avionics by Moonjumper and Jat
Testing by USAFMTL
 
Installation insctructions:
 
Just install the archive into your MOD folder.
 
NOTES:
Included updated post WOI FM by Column5
Included updated RWR list and added TGA texture(and entry) for JAS39 family radar.
 
***SPECIAL NOTE***
I only made the SF2 conversion(simple ini edits and folder re-organization), the original MOD makers are listed above!!!
 
 
That's pretty much it and:
Original ReadME is attached in the archive.
 
Feb 2010 Updates by Jat

For the Skunkworks T-28B file located in their THIRD PARTY section. In the 1960s, a few T-28B models began to appear in USAF colors. I will assume these were being "evaluated" by the Air Training Command....but I could be wrong. If you know.....drop me a line!! Anyhow, here is the final skin in the T-28B series......the Air Training Command T-28B Trojan. ENJOY.....and thank you for your interest in my skins. I enjoyed making these and bringing a part of aviation history back for you to explore....:}

I saved my favorite for LAST!! Here is the final skin for your Skunkworks T-28D COIN which can be found in their Third Party section. This completes the T-28D series.
 
 
"Jungle Jim" was a code name of the original 4400th CCTS and Air Commandos. Members wore an Austrailian-type green fatigue slouch hat in the style Johnny Weissmuller wore in the Jungle Jim films of that era. The Air Commandos deployed to Laos and South Vietnam in Oct. 1961 as part of "Operation Farm Gate" during the opening of the war in Vietnam. The unit moved to Soc Trang airbase in South Vietnam and was redisignated the 1st Air Commando wing in June 1963. The Unofficial name of the unit became the "Soc Trang Angels".
 
 
Just drop into your T-28D folder and let the fun begin!!

Although the USA started delivering T-28Ds to Cambodia already in August 1962, the type did not see any prominent service before the early 1970s. In fact, by 1969 most Trojans of the AVRK(Aviation Royale Khmere) were non-operational due to the lack of spares.The Royal Cambodian government had become increasingly hostile to its South Vietnamese neighbors and therefore lost favor with the U.S. government who proptly embargoed service and spare parts for the T-28's.
 
After Gen. Noi came to power in a 1970 coup, the Cambodian air force was re-named the Aviation Nationale Khmere (AVNK). An attempt was made to restore relations with the American Government and provide limited armed patrols of the Ho Chi Mihn Trail through Cambodia. All T-28D's were brought to operational condition by USAF technicians, and were given new markings which had a striking resembelence to the USAF roundel. AVNK T-28Ds proved highly effective in combat but their operations were hampered by many elements, starting with restrictive orders from the Cambodian regime, right to the U.S. limitations about the amount of ammunition they could spend per single day!
 
 
These are for your Skunkworks T-28D COIN which can be found in their Third Party Section.

Another set of skins for the Skunkworks T-28D which can be found in their Third Party section. Many of T-28s supplied to the Royal Laotian Air Force (RLAF) were equipped with side-panels, which enabled the ground crew to quickly change the national insignia - in correspondence with the nationality of the pilot that was to fly the next mission! The insignia was usually applied on cardboard, and would be slid into the panels: Lao insignia would be installed when the pilot belonged to RLAF, while USAF insignia would be substituted if some USAF 'adviser' flew the plane - officially on 'liaison' or 'weather reconnaissance' missions, of course. No insignia was worn if the aircraft was flown by Air America, or by the members of the A-Team, Thai mercenaries, Raven FACs, or B-Team. There are 3 skins for you in this package:
 
RLAF 101st Composite Squadron, Luang Probang AB 1969
RLAF 202nd Composite Squadron, Wattay AB 1968
A secret SURPRISE from 1964

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Strike Fighters 2 Feb 2010
Readme File
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Table of Contents
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1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
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1. Update Notes
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This udpate is for any install of Strike Fighters 2, Strike
Fighters 2 Vietnam, and Strike Fighters 2 Europe without the
Strike Fighters 2 Israel merged.
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous patches, and it can
be applied to any version of the game. Earlier patches do not need
to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the list
of updated files to see any data files you've extracted have been
changed. You must manually delete and/or updated these files, or
the patched game may not run correctly.
 
Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
 
Feb 2010
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* Water textures not rendering correctly on some graphics cards
is fixed
 
* F-4M models missing some detail pieces is fixed.
 
* Service selection drop down has been added to the Single
Mission screen.
 
* Save mission button has been added to the Debriefing screen.
 
* Screenshot sound effect is no longer muted by pausing the game.
 
 
Dec 2009
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* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
 
* HUD flight information window now shows speed in Mach number when
current speed is more than Mach 0.9.
 
* Support for Force Feedback effects has been added.
 
* Speech subtitle is now color coded - red indicates warning against
the player, yellow indicates other speeches to/from player's flight,
and blue indicates all other radio chatter.
 
* Less messages are displayed when HUD option is set at Hard setting.
 
* Overcast sky is rendered correctly in cockpit mirror.
 
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
 
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
 
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
 
* Unlimited Effect setting has been added. This setting will add
HDR effects when using DX10 Shaders.
 
* The game uses more advanced DX10 shaders when Effects option
is set on High or Unlimited.
 
* HUD options set at Hard now defaults to all display OFF.
 
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
 
* Default texture sets can now be selected based on mission date.
 
* Menu screens have been changed to use JPG format.
 
Oct 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Israel
 
Jun 2009b
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* The game occasionally crashing to desktop when running on Windows XP
has been fixed.
 
* A-10A fuel gauge not working properly is fixed
 
* Weapons on multiple weapons rack not mounting at correct angle is fixed.
 
* Harrier's altimeter counter not working properly is fixed.
 
* Hunter's alitmeter missing the 1000ft needle is fixed.
 
* Hunter's 1000 RPM needle not moving is fixed.
 
* Hunter's cockpit missing the light texture .tga is fixed.
 
* A-10A's pitch control authority has been increased.
 
* F-100's squadron marking decals not showing correctly is fixed.
 
* Additonal nation specific skins and decals are included.
 
Jun 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Europe
 
May 2009b
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* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
 
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
 
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
 
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
 
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
 
May 2009
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* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
 
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
 
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
 
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
 
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
 
Apr 2009b
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* 3d model for Mk 84 bomb not displaying is fixed.
 
* F-105D tail hook not being animated is fixed.
 
* Internal ECM and chaff dispenser are removed from A-7D.
 
* Damage textures on A-1 not appearing correctly is fixed.
 
* Serial numbers and squadron decals for A-7D are added.
 
* A-4F assigned wrong engine data is fixed.
 
* Bridge spans not aligned in height is fixed.
 
* Hull number decals not showing up on aircraft carrier is fixed.
 
* Campaign missions always attacking the same runway is fixed.
 
* Campaign end screen not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* ECM pods are added to default loadout for later model F-4s.
 
* F-4D (67)'s RWR not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* F-4E's radar now have additional range setting of 5 nm.
 
* Squadron pilots roster screen not showing the number of missions
flown is fixed.
 
* New updated cockpit model for F-100D is included.
 
* F-100D is separated into two sub-versions, original (56) and (64)
versions. Original 1956 version lacks centerline pylon and other
armament options.
 
Apr 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam
 
Feb 2009
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* Mach indicator on F-4 cockpits not moving past M1.1 is fixed.
 
* Joystick settings is less likely to be lost even if the joystick
is unplugged.
 
* Screenshots are now saved in .JPG format.
 
* F-4C (67) cockpit air threat indicator always being ON is fixed.
 
* A-4B and C altimeter not working is fixed.
 
* Some of the new 3d models for weapons not showing up is fixed.
 
* Missing Sidewinder rails textures on A-4 is fixed.
 
* One of the F-4D/E (75)'s decoy dispensers not working is fixed.
 
* Create New Pilot pop-up dialog now displays correctly.
 
* F-4E (72) and (75)'s service entry dates have been corrected.
 
* "Desert Fury" campaign having wrong start dates for USN and
USMC squadrons have been fixed.
 
* Font sizes have been adjusted to fit better on different resolutions.
 
* Some of the campaign CTD have been fixed.
 
* Aircraft prices when playing Mercenary campaign have been adjusted
to better account for small differences in their ECM capabilities.
 
* Starting weapons supply has been increased for Mercenary campaigns.
 
* The game no longer searchs for decals outside Decals folder, all
decals must now be placed under Objects\Decals folder.
 
* A-4 and F-100 drop tanks have been added to the external models
so they use individual texture set.
 
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2. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Tips
 
Before installing the game, please try the following:
 
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
 
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
 
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3
 
- Install the latest update for your game from:
 
http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sf2.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
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3. Contacting Customer Support
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To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
 
support@thirdwire.com.
 
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
 
? Processor type and speed
? Operating System version
? Memory (RAM)
? DirectX Version
? Video Card type
? Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
 
Or visit our forums at
 
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
 
 
 
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Another skin for the Skunkworks T-28D COIN which can be found in their Third Party section. The Philippine Air Force, battle tested in counter-insurgency operations selected the Nomad and received 60 in the 1970's as a light attack and COIN aircraft. It was assigned to the 17th Attack Squadron of the 15th Strike Wing based in Sangley Air Base in Cavite. They continued on to serve the PAF until they finally retired in late 1992.

Another skin for the Skunkworks T-28D COIN which can be found in their Third Party section. This is the Royal Thai Air Force 223 Squadron from Udon Thani RTAFB in 1969. Just drop the RTAF file into your T-28D COIN folder and Enjoy!!

A "superpack" for the Skunkworks T-28B file which you can find in their Third Party section. Here are 6 more historical skins for you to play with:
 
BTU-2 from NAS Corry Field in 1954
ATU-801 from NAS Kingsville in 1955 (the squadron Monogram Models used for their original release of the T-28B plastic kit in 1956)
VMIT-10 from MCAS Cherry Point in 1955
VT-27 from NAS New Iberia (Meridian) in 1962
VT-3 from NAS Whiting Field in 1967
VT-122 from NAS Miramar in 1970 (the squadron Monogram featured on later releases of the T-28B plastic kit in the 1970s)
 
 
Just plop em into your T-28B file. I had fun making them......you have fun flying them!!
 
Want to see a particular T-28 squadron as a skin?? Just drop me a line with your request....:}

README INCLUDED.