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
 

This is a sound and Skin add-on for EricJ Super Hornets. SF2 Only
You may want a mod that modifies the sound files in the game for a more inmersive 
experience, You found the correct mod!
//---INSTRUCTIONS---//--------------------------------------------------
Unzip, copy and paste the main files, READ AND COPY CAREFULY
//---¡COMING SOON!---//-------------------------------------------------
Xi-8 Last to Fall Skin for any F-18(E/F)
Sigma-9 Valkyries Skin for F-18F
//---INCLUIDES---//-------------------------------------------------------
 
---Optional Files---------------------------------------------------
  -Objects
    -Aircraft
      -FA-18FBlkI
        -FA-18A_RWR.LST
        -data.ini (MODIFIED)
        -cockpit.ini (MODIFIED) 
        -VFA-103 (MODIFIED)(UPDATED)
---Sounds-----------------------------------------------------------
    -Breathing (MODIFIED)
---Flight-----------------------------------------------------------
 All RWR TGA files that could be neccesary
---Objects----------------------------------------------------------
   -Aircraft
     -FA-18FBlkI
       -data.ini (MODIFIED)
       -Avionics.ini (MODIFIED)
   -Guns
     -M61A2
     -GAU8
---Sounds-----------------------------------------------------------
 Original sound files that are in EricJ main pack
 THEY ARE WITH A VOLUME REDUCTION
   -RWRF18Lock
   -RWRF18Track
   -Vulcan (MODIFIED)(HIGH VOLUME)
   -GAU8 (MODIFIED)(No reason actually)
  
//---SPECIAL THANKS TO----------------------------------------------------
3W team for making this game possible
EricJ for creating the main mod and files used.
Everyone who reached this point of scroll.
 

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

For Oli

THIS IS NOT UNDER THE COMBATACE FREEWARE LICENSE ACCORD
 
YOU MAY
 
- Have fun with this mod
- Use it as you see fit once you download it, even modify it as you see fit
- Create your own textures as you see fit and upload them under your name
 
IF you wish to send me any modified core files (I don't need to review skins as that doesn't affect any core files) please PM me the modified files and I will check them out. There is no exception to this policy given my attitude towards staying out of jail. I will check them out and yay or nay the decision, but if I can edit any files in order to not go to jail, I will inform you and that will be it. I understand you may have information of a sensitive nature that you may have access to and frankly it does not belong in any files of this download. If that bothers you then please don't send me sensitive information, I think I've made it clear that I'm not going to jail in order to appease to players.
 
http://combatace.com...24-my-projects/
 
Newer skin PSD with Block I ECS (no stacks) now available for skinning needs:
http://combatace.com...-skin-template/
 
- Fixed some glaring errors in the INI files.

SF2 F-5A(G) Norway 'Freedom Fighter' by Suhsjake/The Mirage Factory                   10/21/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
This is a remod of Suhsjake's mod of The Mirage Factory's F-5A(G) "Freedom Fighter" as used by the Royal Norwegian Air Force for use in SF2. I've taken the liberty of making some significant changes, similar to seen in the F-5A (TMF) remod recently released. Unlike the original mod, this is a "Nationalized", single user, non-exported version. Although, in Real Life (tm) some were passed on to other NATO users.
This mod contains 4 skins representing 2 RoNAF squadrons in differing time periods. Each skin uses the "StartDefaultDate" switch; markings change accordingly.
336 Sqdn NMF <1966 (code PX)
332 Sqdn NMF <1972 (code AH)
332 Sqdn NMF <1975
336 Sqdn Gray <1986
All skins remain in their original bmp format, at 1024x1024. All markings are decals. All aircraft have 24 historically accurate serial numbers, (almost) all matched to 'plane in squadron' letters where possible. Within the Decals folder, is a subfolder with various PSDs I used for the squadron and aircraft marking letters, plus a bunch of research papers on RoNAF F-5s (some are in Norwegian, btw)
A new pilot figure and ejection seat are included. All sounds and weapons use Stock In-Game (tm) 3rd Wire items. This simplifies matter greatly. The TMF original wingtip and center line drop tanks are included, in their original colorations. The original TMF effects are included, and updated to SF2 standard. The canopy operates with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero).
On the Aircraft selection Dropdown on the Main Screen, you'll see:
F-5A(G) Freedom Fighter (RoNAF)TMF
This will, of course, keep it differentiated from any other Norwegian F-5s that may exist.
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 read mes 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

For Oli
 

Royal Danish Air Force Starfighters. 
This mod is not to compete with any previous packs. It is just my different approach. So before removing/overwriting some 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.
Before uploading, I was hoping I could finish the cockpit. But sometimes the universe has different plans...so you will have to wait for the proper cockpit, probably 2 more weeks. And for TF too.
In the game, under a prefix.KDF. * You will find  F-104G / CF-104  that served in the Royal Danish Air Force.
* Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet
First, I planned to upload both CF-104 and F-104G. But I think it will be quite appropriate and okay to make them as one F-104G. After acquiring the Canadian CF-104, airframes were castrated into the F-104G standard. Unlike other operators of the CF-104, these airframes had only a few differences compared to the Lockheed F-104G. With only visible counterweights on wing pylons, which probably no one would notice. 
So, in the end, I combined serial numbers/decals from both into one Danish F-104G.
But, if someone wants, I can upload it later, a specific Danish CF-104.  

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 Danish Air Force, for a specific year, squadron, etc.
 
Credits.
The original model - Bobrock, Soulfreak, and Me.
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.
cabin 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...
 
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
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake, try to fix it. 

F-5E Tiger II Sharknose v1 by Mod Mafia /The Mirage Factory
 
1982 and later variant of the F-5E with flat shark-nose and big LERX
Old model, not up to latest SF2 standard.
Should work in SF1 series with minor ini tweaks.
 
3d - BPAo , Northrop Seat by FastCargo
skins(*) - Sony Tuckson, Dave edited by Paulopanz
data ini FM - Column5, kreelin, Eburger68, Paulopanz
further work,testing etc - all of The Mirage Factory back in the days..
 
(*) 2 Austrian (new); 7 Swiss, 9 Rocaf, 5 Rocaf, 4 Aggressors (edited/upgraded from basic F-5E) Enjoy. @ paulopanz
 
 
Manual animations:
Key #10 = open canopy
 
 
contact: Crusader on CombatAce forums
This is a free mod , it can not be used in payware/commercial products or ported over into other games/applications without permission from Mod Mafia/ The Mirage Factory.