Strike Fighters 2 Series by Thirdwire

81TFS Spangdahlem AFB A-10 Skins
 
A few days ago I saw some Warthogs from 81TFS @ Northorn Range doing some shooting
training. It was outstanding!!!
So I did these quick skins.
 
These skins are for the stock SF2 Europe A-10A_78!!!!!
 
Thanks to Thirdwire for this great sim & stock A-10 skins!
 
 
Schapen, February 15th 2012
 
Carlo "Soulfreak" Vecchi

READ ME
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This is an update for Dave & Sundowners Tornado GR1/GR4 pack available here - http://combatace.com/files/file/12320-tornado-gr1gr4-for-sf2/
 
After the initial release I continued to plug away at the minor issues left over that my OCD wouldn't let go of! The bulk of this update is new and/or improved weapons released recently which include both my work and the stunning weapons that Ravenclaw007 made. The rest is things that are so minor that they would probably go un-noticed by most but they bugged me.
 
The only issue left that I can see is the lack of correct Decal's for the GR4. I'll be honest and say I haven't a clue about decals but here's some info which may help those who are knowledgable about them - The GR4 should have 2 decals, a 3 number "fleet" code on the tail fin (007 for example) and a 2 number/3 digit Tail code on the fuselage behind the flaps (ZA123 for example). The Fleet number and Tail number are not the same so ZA123 may have a Fleet number of 007 etc.
 
Cheers.....................................IanH
 
 
Installation
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Simply copy and paste into your Mod folder (usually C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 etc) and allow it to over-write. Tested on a Nov '11 patched Full Merged and SF2:Europe Only.
 
 
Optional Folder
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In here is a modified VIEWLIST.ini which only changes the stock weapons view to a free cam allowing you a full 360' control of the camera so that you can see the weapons better. All other views are stock. If you want to try it then 1st backup your original viewlist.ini and then copy/paste the new one into the Flight Folder.
 
 
Whats in the Update?
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Aircraft
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All Variants Left/Right Outer Pylons Attachment Angles/Position tweaked.
All Variants Left/Right Shoulder Pylons Attachment Angles/Position tweaked.
All Variants Left/Right ALARM Stub Pylon Attachment Position/Angles tweaked.
All Variants Improved Afterburner Effect added.
All Variants Radar Display Centred & tidied.
All Variants Weapon Pylon data altered for new weapons/guidances below.
All Variants Weapon Ripple Duration/Count improved.
All Variants Loadouts altered for new weapons.
All Variants Gun firing angle improved.
GR1 '82, '90 & '90DS JP233 Attachment Point tweaked for new model JP233.
New 12SQN Artic GR1 Skin.
 
 
Weapons
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27mm Gun data.ini tweaked.
New Skin for all ALARM missiles.
New Model ALARM for Wing Outboard Stub Pylons (built-in pylon removed).
New Model, Skin & Guidance for Storm Shadow.
New Model, Skin & Guidance for Laser Brimstone.
New Model & Skin for Radar Brimstone.
New Rack Type for Radar Brimstone.
New Model & Skin for all Paveway 2, 3 & 4 Laser/GPS guided Bombs (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Model & Skin for AIM-9L & ASRAAM (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for MK10 Retard 1000lb (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for Mk22 Slick 1000lb (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for BL755 (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Model & Skin and data.ini files tweaked for JP233 & Bombletts.
New Displays for TIALD & Litening III pods.
All 2BR Racks Attachment Angle/Positions & data.ini's tweaked (only Tornado 2BR will now fit).
Added Missing StormShadow LOD
 
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Mirage 5AD Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
 
The first Mirage 5 mod by alphabetical order.
 
NUMBERS:
 
1 model; 2 Skins; 12 planes
 
 
INSTALL:
 
As usual
 
 
CREDITS:
 
- Ludo.m54: for his professional temps ;
 
- FeDee: for pics & references
 
Enjoy.
 
@ paulopanz
 
 

English Electric Lightning - Lights and FM enhancements (2012/02)
Providing a little Lightning Love
By comrpnt
 
Welcome
This package provides FM enhancements to introduce landing and anti-collision lights, and change some subtle flight characteristics to my favourite aircraft of all time – the venerable English Electric Lightning.
 
Specifically, the FM mods include:

Gear-mounted landing lights
Wing-tip anti-collision lights
Wing-tip strobe lights (dependent on model)
Rear fuselage anti-collision lights
Top fuselage strobe light (dependent on model)

 

Automatic opening canopy – when stationary
FM change for more realistic landing speed – under AI control
FM change for more realistic stopping speed – using brakes under AI control
(optional)FM change for use of more realistic (separately available) RAF pilot model

 
Disclaimer
This mod adds and/or amends definitions in all of the stock ThirdWire Lightning _data.ini files, provided in the Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 2 for Strike Fighters 2 Europe.
 
If there are any problems with this mod, then please contact me directly. Many thanks.
 
Prerequisites

Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 2 for Strike Fighters 2 Europe
(Optional) comrpnt RAF Pilots mod (February 2012)

 
Terms and Conditions
Released under CombatAce Freeware Licensing Terms. See http://combatace.com/topic/26131-freeware-licensing/
 
Contents

New enhanced _data.ini files for each Lightning model (F1, F1A, F2, F2A, F3, and F6)
ReadMe with installation instructions

 
Regards, comrpnt (February 2012).

Nigerian Air Force MiG-17 & MiG-17F Skinpack
 
A little skinwork I made several years ago and never shared.
 
SKINS:
 
MiG-17
 
- Green Skin
 
MiG-17F
 
- Green Skin (*) Special aircraft
 
- Silver Skin
 
Bonus Mission:
 
- MiG-17 Biafra Duty: test run inspired to Nigerian 1968/70 Civil War
 
 
PS: to use bonus mission you need MiG-17F flyable
 
 
Enjoy.
 
 
@ Paulopanz 2012

Turkish Air Force F-4E 2020 Terminator v1.0 by pureblue
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54 Turkish F-4E Phantom II aircraft were upgraded by IAI to the 2020 Terminator spec and went into service in the year 2000.
 
The most radical changes occurred in the avionics department. All 2020s have been fitted with vastly updated suite, including MFDs (multifunction displays) as standard, and incorporating a number of new technologies. new Kaiser El-OP 976 wide-angle HUD and HOTAS system, high performance Elta EL/M-2032 ISAR-capable high-resolution SAR/GMTI (ground moving target indicator) multi-mode fire control radar (developed for the IAI Lavi), IAIC mission computer, new navigation equipment including GPS/INS connected to mapping mode, dual MIL-STD-553B databus managing avionics package, Astronautics Central Air Data Computer, new UHF and IFF packages, airborne video tape recorder (AVTR), Elta EL/L-8222 active ECM pod and Mikes (Aselsan) AN/ALQ-178V3 passive embedded SPEWS, and RWR.
 
Additionally they had AGM-142 Popeye/Have Nap integration.
Pave Spike pods were continued to be used for laser designation.
Also many structural improvements were implemented.
 
Only Air to Air weapon is the Sidewinder missile. Sparrows are not certified on Terminators.
 
 
INSTALLATION
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You must have SF2 and the stock F-4E_78
Drop the contents of the package into your MOD FOLDER.
Objects folder contains, Aircraft, Decals, Weapons and pilots
Flight folder contains RWR symbolgy and LITENINGsightW.tga
Sounds folder contains, Spillones J79 engine sounds.
 
MOD
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The model is based on Thirdwire's F-4E_78.
The skins are a slight rework of Sundowner's awesome Terminator skin.
Cockpit and avionics files from MF F-4E AUP mod.
Sounds by Spillone.
Data.ini, Loadouts, and screens by me.
 
WEAPONS
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TARPS_TUR, Long Range Photo pod project named TARPS, should be available starting 2012
AGM-142 POPEYE Missiles
Durandal, should be scarcely available by now but still included as extra loadout option
GBU-10,GBU-12 Paveway I-II LGBs.
AGM-65A/B and D/G Maverick missiles
Rockeye, CBU-24, Mk82/83/84 and other general purpose bombs
Matra Durandal Anti-runway bomb
AIM-9P-3 and AIM-9M Sidewinders
AN/AVQ-23A/B Pave Spike
AN/ALQ-119 ECM Pod
Elta EL/L-8222 active ECM pod (NOT included in mod, WIP)
JDAM
JSOW
 
 
CREDITS (Thanks!)
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Model by Thirdwire
Skin by Sundowner
Cockpit and Avionics by Mirage Factory
Sounds by Spillone
TARPS pod based on IAI_ReconPod from 331KillerBee's Ord.ShopII
Other weapons from various Combat Ace modders and KillerBee's pack
AGM-65G by Ravenclaw
RWR Symbology from various modders
INI/Skin/Weps/Loadout edits by Pureblue
Combatace Fair Usage policy applies. Nothing can be used in a payware or website exclusive
content.
Enjoy!
Pureblue (Umut Destan)
@Combatace.com

KC-130T Hercules tanker as flown by the USMC.
 
Read the readme.txt.
 
Dels

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SH-3D Sea King Addon for SF2 series
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General:
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The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (company designation S-61) is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter.
It served with the United States Navy and other forces, and continues to serve in many countries around the world.
(source:wiki)
 
Installation:
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Unpack the files, read the SeaKing_README.txt!
Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack.
If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce!
 
Model features:
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+ Use thrust vectoring to change between flight and hover mode
+ US Navy Helo crew models
+ Working winch (Animation Key 10)
+ Cockpit door animated (Animation Key 6)
+ MAD lowering (Animation Key 3)
+ Folding main rotor and tail. IMPORTANT! You MUST follow these instructions:
1. shut down engines (Strg+i)
2. toggle rotorbrake (Animation Key 7)
3. press rotor folding (Animation Key 8)
+ Dipping sonar activation (Animation Key 4)
+ Dipping sonar lowering (Animation Key 5)
 
Known Issues:
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+ Flight model works best with normal mode, but hard is possible. Both show limitaions as the game doesn´t
support helos
 
Credits:
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+ Kesselbrut for the borrowed Cockpit, he has done a beautifull job

MC-130J Combat Shadow II as flown by the USAF.
 
Read the readme.txt.
 
Dels

This Carrier Project Made its debut for Strike Fighters : Project 1 in March of 2006.
 
Since then three more versions were released for Thirdwire’s Gen 1 Titles.
There are a few more revisions done afterwards to the model for Gen 1 titles by other 3d artists in the Modding community.
 
This is Version 1.0 Gold of the current 3d Model, and has been extensively worked on to bring the quality and immersion level higher than in previous releases.
 
This will be the last version of this 3D Model released, work on a new model has begun that will allow me to bring the graphics detail up to higher standards with the newest features.
 
Carrier 3D Model : Skate Zilla
Carrier Textures : Skate Zilla (some textures borrowed from Stock CVA-63)
 
Weapons Systems : Skate Zilla (With assistance from Fubar512)
 
E-2C Static Model : Skate Zilla
E-2C Static Textures : Skate Zilla
 
F-18E/F Static Models : See Super Hornet Package PDF Readme
F-18E/F Static Textures : See Super Hornet Package PDF Readme
 
3d Carrier Crew Models and Textures: Julhelm
 
Carrier Systems Configuration: Skate Zilla
Carrier VisualFX : Skate Zilla
 
Testers (not including myself, Will be updated): EricJ, BlueFlame, Navy81, BlackShark61, PureBlue, Zola25, colmack.
 
Strike Fighters 2 Game Engine : Third Wire Productions
 
3d Content Creation Platforms : 3d Studio Max 7/2009/2011 (Discreet)
Texture Content Creation Platforms : Photoshop 7/CS5 (Adobe)

comrpnt RAF Pilot Models (2012/02)
 
Welcome
 
This package provides RAF-style cold war era pilot and navigator models, for use with both Strike Fighters 1 and Strike Fighters 2 game engines.
 
Disclaimer
 
The pilot models in this mod are based on the excellent work and previous offering of Florian "AmokFloo". You can find the original files here: http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
 
If there are any problems with this mod, then please contact me directly. Many thanks.
 
There are NO prerequisites for this Mod
 
 
Terms and Conditions
 
Released under CombatAce Freeware Licensing Terms. See http://combatace.com/topic/26131-freeware-licensing/
 
Contents

ReadMe with installation instructions
Pilot Model files
Navigator (co-Pilot) Model files

 
comrpnt (February 2012).

Skin pack for Veltro's Catalina. +info
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INSTALATION/ (SF2, may work in SF1. Actually, I tested it in Operation Isjborn TP-47)
 
- Extract .RAR in a temporary folder.
- Copy the three folders and paste them into your PBY Catalina folder
- Enjoy!
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CREDITS/
 
- Model: Veltro2k
- Templates: pappychcksix
 
Thank you very much-.
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Do NOT use in any payware.

SF2E: TSF: The Suomenlahti Skirmishes
By The Scandinavian Front Team
 
During the summer of 1964, the Finnish Air Force is in the middle of a large buildup. Having been granted possesion of guided missiles and a few Bombers for Maritime Recon duties, the Finnish Air Force is a competent and mobile addition to the Scandinavian Arsenal.
 
On the first of August, The Soviet Union declared the Finns in voilation of the Paris treaty, limiting the size of their Air Force and decides to patrol the Finnish Skies. The Finns retort that any unauthorized aircraft in Finnish Airspace will be shot down.
 
The Finns are about to show what they can do with their new MiGs, the loathed Gnat and the venerable Vamppi against five full squadrons of Soviet Aircraft...
 
A/N:
 
The Mod is based around a limited air war between Finland and the Soviet Union. There is no ground conflict, and most of the missions will involve defensive measures taken to ensure Finnish Supremacy over their homeland. If you are a fan of Close Air Support or ground attack, this is probably not the mod for you.
 
Installation:
If you are using a mod, or plan to use one, TSF will mess around with settings other mods may be using.
 
As such, creating a seperate mod
folder for TSF is a good idea. If you only plan to use TSF, then this step can be bypassed.
 
Go to your installation folder (Usually C:\Program Files\Thirdwire\Strike Fighters 2). Make a copy of Strike Fighters 2.exe / Strike Fighters 2 Europe.exe depending on what you prefer and got installed. Name the Copy Strike Fighters 2 TSF.exe . Start your new .exe once, then close the game.
 
Now go to your Mod Folders. For Windows 7/Vista, this is located in C:\User \Name\Saved Games\Thirdwire. Unzip the contents of the 7zip file into the mod folder of your choice. Allow any overwrites.
 
As long as this package is installed last, it can and should be merged with the other The Scandinavian Front packages.
 
 
Credits:
- Gnat by Markfighters (Updated by Paulopanz)
- MiG 21F Finnish Skin by Paulopanz
- Vampire 52 by Pasko
- IL-28R by Paulopanz
- Tu-95A by Velkro2k
- Unified Effects Pack 1.1 by Stary
- Ground Effects Collection by SF
- Better Widesky for SF2 by Cellisky and Insky_orsin
- Alternative Cloud layer 1.0 by SF

The Catalina Affair
By The Scandinavian Front Team
 
"The Catalina affair was an incident on June 13, 1952, when a Swedish military Douglas DC-3A-360 Skytrain flying over the Baltic Sea carrying out signals intelligence gathering operations for the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA), disappeared east of the isle of Gotska Sandön.
 
Three days later, two Swedish military Catalina flying boats searched for the DC-3 north of Estonia. One of the planes was shot down by Soviet warplanes but the crew ditched near the West German freighter Münsterland and were rescued."
 
 
As the survivors are flown from Finland with a military escort, the DC-3 wreckage is found by the Swedish Navy. Stalin at once declares the wreckage soviet property as "is filled to the brim with Soviet State Secrets" while Sweden declares their intention to combat any attempt to stop a salvage operation on international waters.
 
As the Swedish Navy rallies off Gotland to blockade the Baltic Navy ports from the point "Svensksund", the Soviets steam out to meet them....
 
This modification is based on the fictional event that the Catalina Affair resulted in an armed conflict. It is not a reproduction of actual events.
 
The TSF Team wish to dedicate this mod to the crew of the DC-3 and Anders Jallai, the man who found them.
 
Installation:
If you are using a mod, or plan to use one, TSF will mess around with settings other mods may be using. As such, creating a seperate mod
folder for TSF is a good idea. If you only plan to use TSF, then this step can be bypassed.
 
Go to your installation folder (Usually C:\Program Files\Thirdwire\Strike Fighters 2). Make a copy of Strike Fighters 2.exe / Strike Fighters 2 Europe.exe depending on what you prefer and got installed. Name the Copy Strike Fighters 2 TSF.exe . Start your new .exe once, then close the game.
 
Now go to your Mod Folders. For Windows XP/Vista, this is located in C:\Users\Name\Saved Games\Thirdwire. Unzip the contents of the 7zip file into the mod folder of your choice. Allow any overwrites.
 
Done! Enjoy the game!
 
NOTES:
 
* The Swedish Navy is larger in the mod then it actually was in the 1950s. This is due to the pacing in the action required it.
 
* The Swedish Air Force actually had only one P-51B. For novelty reasons and fun, you can choose what J 26 type to fly. If you choose another squadron, then all P-51s will be D versions.
 
Credits:
P 51B/D by WOLF257
J 26 Skins and decals by Knug & Paulopanz
Vampire by Pasko
J 28B Paint by Knug
J 28B Decals by Paulopanz
Mosquito NF by Wrench
J 30 Skin and decals by Paulopanz
PBY Catalina by Velcro2K
TP-47 Catalina skin and decals by Paulopanz
Il-28R/T by Paulopanz
Soviet Torpedos by Lindr2
MiG-15BIS by Pasko & suhsjake
Unified Effects Pack 1.1 by Stary
Ground Effects Collection by SF
Better Widesky for SF2 by Cellisky and Insky_orsin
Alternative Cloud layer 1.0 by SF

SF2E: The Scandinavian Front
Operation Isbjörn 1.3 Stand Alone.
By The Scandinavian Front Team.
 
Special thanks to gillg and Wrench.
 
In 1956, diplomatic talks about the Baltic Sea region between Finland, Sweden and the Soviet Union broke down. Angered and afraid of
NATOs influence in Scandinavia, The Soviet Union demands that Finland and Sweden joins the Warsaw pact to ensure the borders of the
Union. Both countries refuse. On October 1th, the Soviet Union deploys forces to force the countries into the pact.
 
Sweden, Finland and Norway set condition Isbjörn, activating an alliance against Soviet Agression and rallies to defend Scandinavia...
 
Installation Instructions:
Simply unzip it all into your mod folder. I would advise you to use a clean installation so there is as little risk as possible
for errors. This mod does not overwrite any original data and can be used alongside any Central Europe themed mod Campaign - in theory.
 
If you own Strike Figthers 2 Israel, unzip the "Install_if_you_have_SFI_Exp1" file into the mod folder as well, and allow any overwrites.
 
This can be used as stand alone or to patch earlier versions of Operation Isbjörn.
Important Notes:
SF2 Europe is a requirement. Preferably, use a fully merged installation.
The Terrain itself is not very combatible with the other games, hence the requirement.
 
While the DLC 008 Hawker Hunter is not required, its strongly recommended for this campaign.
If you have the A-21R from A-Team Site, This campaign has a squadron that flies it - if installed.
 
Kindly report any bugs or issues to me by PM or in proper thread.
 
1.3 Additions:
A 32A Lansen (Early)
The Lansen have been reskinned and revamped completly. Feels different, acts different, looks VERY Different ! A must try!
 
The Vampire:
J-28B Vampire and the finnish "Vamppi" is now flyable for people without Expansion Pack One. They are not as good looking
as pauls versions, but they are a good substitute for the AI.
 
Also included are many fixes and twists as well as some bug fixes. Enjoy !
 
Credits:
J-29F Tunnan by Wrench
A32A 3D model by Timmy.
Martin Baker Mk GW5 Ejection Seat by Ravenclaw_007.
Swedish RB Missile Set by Ravenclaw_007.
SF2 updates by NeverEnough.
M123 Photoflash Bomb from Bunyaps Weapons package - thanks to whoever made it.
Swedish Weapons by Ravenclaw 007 & Timmy
Cavalier Class Destroyer by Wrench
F-86K (Early Model) by Bunyap, Fubar512
F-86K RNAF skins by Paulopanz
Finnish Air Force Decals by Spinner
Avia S-99 by Monty CZ
Komar Missile boat by Pasko
Yak-25 by Pasko, SF2 and historical corrections adoptation by Paulopanz
SF2 Adoptation of Komar by WhiteBoySamurai.
Sweden terrain by gillg
J-28B Vampire by Paulopanz
J-28B Vampire sounds by Spillone104
J-33 Venom Skin and cockpit by Paulopanz
Tu-4 by Monty CZ, Wrench & LindR
Il-28R by Paulopanz
A-29B, J-29A, J-29E by Paulopanz.
Riga Class Frigate by WhiteBoySamurai.
J-28B Vampire (Standalone) by Knug, Vampire(Standalone) by Pasko.
Lansen Skins and adjustments by Paulopanz.
Unified Effects Pack 1.1 by Stary
Ground Effects Collection by SF
Better Widesky for SF2 by Cellisky and Insky_orsin
Alternative Cloud layer 1.0 by SF
 
Submarine and Patrol Boat by Unknown. If anybody know who made these, kindly let me know so I can enter their names into the Readme.
 
I wish to thank all of above for making this possible, and for helping me out where possible. If I have forgotten anybody, its not intentional and will be corrected. Just drop a line in PM.

CVN Ulyanovsk v1.0 for SF2
 
This is the cancelled Soviet nuclear carrier Ulyanovsk as it would have appeared had it been finished. Works fine in campaigns.
 
Uses a few big textures. If your computer can handle Ravenclaw's Buccaneer it can probably handle this.
 
Oh, and planes will generally launch through the skijump unless you use plenty of flaps. I tried having them launch diagonally but tbh either way looks as dumb. If you absolutely cannot live with it change the catapult ID's in the .ini.
 
Known Issues:
 
None that I know of.
 
Credits:
 
Model & textures by me except a few bits that were borrowed from TW CV-63 carrier.
 
These are: Catapult rails, deck trucks, railings and deck underside.
 
Custom FX and ini work by Fubar512
 
Disclaimer:
 
You MAY NOT use any part of this package in any payware package or otherwise take credit for it without first consulting me.
 
Any problems post on the combatace boards or mail to NilsD <at> bredband <dot> net

This is a quick fix for the tank issue in the F-104S pack under most recent patches of Strike Fighter2
 
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder. And let overwrite the files.
 
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
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Credits:
 
Thanks to all of the comunity for the feedback about this issue and how to correct it. And especially to mikeymead for giving me all the updated INI files, plus the conversion in TGA of the loadout image.

My USNF '97 style mainscreens, updated for SF2. Includes ATF, USMC, USNF and USAF variants. No other menu screens included. Includes installation instructions.

A complete flyable pack of the wonderful TSR2, I originally started this off as just something for my own use but after many requests for a general release I've tidied up the messy bits to get it into a use more user friendly release, the readme will explain all...please read it .
 
Many thanks to Craig for the original TSR2 model & everybody else who's work is also in this pack [pits etc]
 
Enjoy.
 
Ant.

Lockheed / Aeritalia F-104S pack for Strike Fighters 2
 
This mod recreate the 5 variants of the italian version of the Starfighter
 
F-104S CB: Fighterbomber variant with M61A1 gun.
F-104S CI: All weather interceptor variant, no gun and capable of carring 2 AIM-7E and 2 AIM-9B
F-104S-ASA CB: Updated FB variant with better ECM.
F-104S-ASA CI: Updater interceptor variant capable of carring 2 Aspide and 2 AIM-9L missiles and better ECM
F-104S-ASA-M: Last conversion done to keep the aircraft in service till EF-2000 introduction into service. Lighter, with updated avionic and other systems. No ECM or countermeasures and same armament as the ASA-CI version.
 
 
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IMPORTANT!!!
You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G
 
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
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Credits:
 
Added 3D details, Fuel tanks, INI work, flight model, sounds and effects: Spillone104
Texture and decals: Steve_S and Bobrock
Cockpit: Starfighter2
MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007
Fake Pilot mod: FastCargo
 
BETA testers: Aleks, Canadair, Spitwulf, Silverbolt, Starfighter2, Steve_S, The Test Pilot
 
Inspired and basically based on the work of Crab_02 for the old F-104S mod.
 
Thank you all guys!
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy and good flight. :)
 
January 2012
 
Spillone104

Mirage M5M Elkan Chile Air Force
(With drone refueling)
Only works with Strike fighters 2 Israel or Full Merged.
Texture and addons in model: Denis Oliveira.
 
 
 
(text edited by Wrench so it makes sense)

Mirage M5M Elkan Chile Air Force
 
Only work with a Strike fighters 2 Israel or Full Merge.
 
Texture and addons in model: Denis Oliveira.

Mikoyan i Gurevich Istrebitel I-104 for Strike Fighters 2
 
What-if history:
Back in the early 60's the commanders of the soviet VVS began to worry about the the diffusion of the F-104 in the NATO countries and the voices related to the superb performance of this plane as an interceptor.
So as soon as the Luftwaffe put into service the plane, a plan was studied on how to obtain an aircraft to examinate and therefore field a better one as soon as possible.
It was even considered an option to steal a 104 from a border base and fly it to East Germany. But nothing was practical and since the tension was very high, it could lead to war.
Then in February 1966 a recce F-104 was intercepted right into the DDR airspace and the MiG pilots forced the intruder to land. The Luftwaffe pilot having no choice agreed but when he was near to the touchdown the engine stalled. The pilot ejected safely but none knew the end of him (at least in the west). The plane crashed near the runway luckly for the soviets only few things were destroyed beyond repair or not usefull for reverse engineering.
The aircraft was rapidly airlifted to the USSR and then upon the decision of Breznev himself, given to TsAGI for tecnical investigation.
Then everything moved to a faster pace. It was decided to product a small batch of basically a cloned F-104 to flight test and discover the strengh and weak point of such design.
The task was given to the Mikoyan i Gurevich design bureau. What it came out was not a perfect copy since the radar was nearly completely destroyed in the crash. The J-79 engine was damaged too and the reverse engineering would take more time in any case.
The only engine in production at that time that will fit into the F-104 was the R-13 of the MiG-21M but it produced not enough thrust.
Only the R-21 engine was capable of giving the needed power but it suffered from many defects during the Ye-8 program. It was decided to resurrect the engine and solve the reliability problems. Now the engine had the designation of Tumanskii R-21F2-300. By the time the cloned interceptor was ready for flight.
The exact number built is unknown but estimated around 10 to 12 as it was found to be not a great challenge for the other fighters and especially for the ones of the next generation like the MiG-23. The type served as a research item and then as an aggressor till the mid of the 80's.
 
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IMPORTANT!!!
You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G and SFP1 for the cockpit files.
or follow these precious instructins: http://combatace.com...-f-104s-for-sf2
 
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
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Credits:
 
Thirdwire: for the stock F-104G
FastCargo: Fake pilot mod
Spillone104: the rest of the mod
 
 
Beta testers : Dysko.
 
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy and good flight. :)
 
January 2012
 
Spillone104

Still usable on the 1st Gen version, this is an updated skin of the VFA-41 CAG as deployed on the USS John C. Stennis. Simply extract the file and drop in the FA-18F folder and go fly.
 
Eric Johnson, 2012

Top Gun A-4F 'Super Fox/ Mongoose' for Strike Fighters 2 (Mk.II)
 
This an update and replacement of the A-4 Super Fox I have previously released: http://combatace.com...updated-270111/ HOWEVER, this mod uses the DLC A-4G as the base model as it is an F model Skyhawk but without the avionics hump which is what the Super Fox is.
 
So this means if you don't have the DLC A-4G this will not work and you should stick to the previous version in the above link. If you do have the DLC A-4G delete the old Super Fox from your mods folder and use this one instead.
 
This aircraft is the modified A-4 Super Fox/ Mongoose used as an Aggressor aircraft by the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) from 74 till 94. The Super Fox was the ultimate adversary Skyhawk as it was equipped with updated J52-P-408 engine giving 11,200 pounds of thrust. The Super Fox also had its avionics hump and associated equipment stripped reducing its weight and giving it an impressive, better than 1:1, thrust to weight ratio. Other modifications included the wing slats being bolted closed and removal of the cannons.I have retained the countermeasure dispensers as I couldn’t find any information indicating they were removed but with no ECM or RWR I would advise you to avoid being engaged at beyond visual range.Best way to enjoy this bird is to set up a guns only dogfight with the mission editor and go head to head with a few Tomcats.
 
Additional Features:
 
- 9 different Aggressor skins including US Navy and USMC versions.
 
- Cannon barrels have been removed from the 3D model. However the cannons will still fire and I have modified the cannons to be more accurate and more reliable in an effort to more accurately simulate combat with an aggressor aircraft. By this I mean all you needed to do in real life was to get the 'enemy' aircraft in your gun sight and call "Guns kill" so jamming guns or inaccurate cannons weren't an issue so I've stoped it happening in the game.
 
- Top Gun Pilot Skin
 
INSTILLATION:
 
1, Delete previous A-4F_Super_Fox from your mods folder.
 
2, Drop the extracted files in to the appropriate folders.
 
3, If you have an extracted and modified NATIONS.INI file than add the following to it if you haven't already: (If you haven't, a modified NATIONS.INI file is included)
 
[NationXXX]
Name=AGRS
DisplayName=Aggressors (Red)
Alignment=ENEMY
PlayerFlyable=TRUE
Mercenary=FALSE
PilotNameList=NamesUS.lst
RankList=RanksUSAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT
GenderRatio=0
CampaignWinMusic=
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.cat
Medals=MedalsUSAF.ini
MedalTextFile=MedalsUSAF.str
 
Mod Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles with the DLC A-4G installed.
 
Third Wire DLC A-4G available here: https://store.thirdw...e_dlc.htm
 
Credit goes to column5 for their A-4E Super Echo which gave me the idea and various skins which I updated to work in SF2.
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan.