Strike Fighters 2 Series by Thirdwire

This is the kit to convert in SF-2 Spillone104's great work.
 
For Ace888, Carlo & Kevin who asked for.
 
This is NOT a complete plane.
 
You will need original mod here: http://combatace.com/files/file/11113-f-104j/
 
 
And F-104G cockpit folder plus F-104G_COCKPIT.in extracted from SF-1/WoE or following Kevin's hints here: http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2/page__pid__426204#entry426204
 
 
Some easy work:
 
 
1. extract my upgrade pack
 
2. extract Spillo's original mod, in aircraft/F-104J folder copy ALL skins folders
 
3. paste ALL skin folders in my upgrade pack aircraft/F-104J folder
 
4. take from SF-1/WoE F-104G F-104G cockpit folder and F-104G_COCKPIT.in and paste in my upgrade pack aircraft/F-104J folder, too
 
5. that's all folks
 
 
I added only a SF-2 F-104_Loadout.tga, made by myself.
 
 
Paul

SeaHawk F.6 (i.e. F.4 upgraded)
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
- Paolo "Paulopanz" (18!) Skins, decals etc. etc.
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo

Readme for the Northrop 2 seater aircraft.
 
********************************* Version 2.0 Release ********************************
 
This release combines all previous Northrop 2 seaters into one package and updates them to Jun 2010 standards. Only aircraft not included is T-38C due to lack of a suitable cockpit. Several enhancements to all aircraft have been added, including available bump mapping, new F-5A cockpit enhancements, various other tweaks and fixes.
 
 
Thanks to the following folks:
 
331KillerBee - For the skins, additional information and hanger/loadout/loading screens, SF2 weapons pack.
ChampionsVA56 - For his early T-38A paint scheme.
Deigo - For his very nice MODusaf pilot skin!
EricJ - Textures, loading screens, readme construction.
JAT81500 - For most of the avionics work on which the Saeqeh avionics are based.
JSF_Aggie - Range addition for the NATIONS.INI.
Jug - Flight evaluation and assistance.
Lexx_Luthor - For the Airshow Smoke effect for the Thunderbird T-38A (borrowed from his missile exhaust effects).
PappyChkSix - For the original skins, which unfortunately were lost when the models were remapped.
Soulfreak - Reference materials.
Sundowner - Tips, advice and help.
The Mirage Factory - For allowing me to use the cockpit, effects, damage textures and sounds from the F-5A and F-5E FM based off of Mirage Factory F-5A and F-5E.
TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
USAFMTL - For beta testing and advice.
Vampyre - Technical assistance.
Wrench - Reference materials.
 
To my fellow Combatace moderators - For helping me beta test and work out bugs.
Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine.
 
 
What you will need first:
 
Strike Fighters 2/Vietnam/Europe/Israel patched to Jun 2010 standards. This is not for Generation 1 ThirdWire sims.
 
Optional:
JSF_Aggie's SF2 Series Range Terrain for the AT-38B single missions. http://combatace.com/files/file/11067-sf2-series-range/
 
 
What is in this archive:
 
1. This readme (duh!) and the Readme folder.
 
2. Effects, Objects, Sounds, Flight folder.
 
3. Alternate Hanger/Loading screens in the F-5B Vietnam Hanger Screens folder.
 
4. AT-38B missions in the Missions folder.
 
 
Instructions:
 
1. Read and understand this entire readme FIRST!
 
2. Copy the Effects, Objects, Missions, and Sounds folders to your SF2/V/E/I mod directory. Allow directory merging and overwrites (anything overwritten either belongs to me, is part of the SF2 Weapons Pack or is the exact same as the Mirage Factory F-5 effects and sounds).
 
3. Optional step: Copy the 2 files located in the F-5B Vietnam Hanger Screens directory to your mods/Objects/Aircraft/F-5B directory and overwrite.
 
4. Optional step: Copy the Flight folder to your SF2/V/E/I mod directory. Contains a NATIONS.INI file that changes Iran from Friendly to Enemy and adds the Range nation. If you have a modded NATIONS.INI already, you may want to insert the proper entry by hand. You will NOT need the Range NATIONS.INI.
 
5. Optional step: Download and install the SF2 Series Range.
 
6. That's it! You should see the aircraft in your selection screen.
 
 
Aircraft Information:
 
Consult the various readmes included here for specific variant information.
 
 
Notes and Limitations:
 
This uses the 'Open Cockpit' method to place the cockpit model 'inside' the external model. This also allows the ability to add flight controls to the cockpit, which originally didn't have them modeled for the F-5F. Downsides are the that during inclement weather, it will appear 'foggy' inside the cockpit.
 
Capable of being flown from either seat through editing of the main aircraft ini file. Simply uncomment the lines that have the seat you want to fly in, and comment out the lines with the seats you don't want to fly in. The default is the front seat.
 
The gunsight is new and part of the aircraft. You will not have a gunsight if you fly without a cockpit. Also, the gunsight has an ability not normally available to ThirdWire aircraft...use your thrust vectoring control to activate it (make sure your thrust vectoring control is in the neutral position before you start the mission).
 
The FM is reasonably 'close' to the real thing...but defaults to being 'fun' vs being 'perfect numbers'. It gives a reasonable impression on how the aircraft actually flies...but don't expect to hit all the 'numbers' perfectly.
 
This is FREEWARE only, NO money is allowed to be made on the contents of these files, in whole or in part. Released IAW the freeware accords at CombatAce.
 
Feel free to redistribute, as long as the original authors are given appropriate credit.
 
Questions? Contact me at Combatace.
 
FastCargo
10 Jul 10

SeaHawk F.5 (i.e. F.3 upgraded)
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
_ Paolo "Paulopanz" (2) Skins, decals etc. etc.
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo

SeaHawk F.4
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
- Paolo "Paulopanz" (4) Skins, historical decals etc.
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo
 
 
P.S.
Some Suez squadrons, scheduled as FGA.4 equipped, that had (by serial numbers) Fga.6 (800) or were mixed beetween the Fga.4 and Fga.6 (810), I have put on Fga.6.
BTW You can copy the relative folders in F.4 too if You want. They will work fine.

F-104 Hangar screen for SF2
 
This is a modification of the stock, SF/Wo* F-104G hangar screen to match the format used in SF2.
 
It's a rather simple addon, but adds just that little 'something' for you to look at whilst in the Hangar.
 
These screens can also be used on the CF-104, CF-104_72 and CF-104_76.
 
(sorry, no screenie!)
 
As always, full instructions in the enclosed readme. So read it!!!
 
Have Fun!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SeaHawk F.3
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
- Paolo "Paulopanz" (6) Skins (2 Suez), historical decals etc.
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo

SeaHawk F.2
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
- Paolo "Paulopanz" (2) Skins, decals etc.
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo

SeaHawk F.1 + F.1 Early
 
A complete SF-2 pack upgrade
 
Credits:
 
- Bunyap for this old but gold plane;
- Hugh "Baffmeister" FM tweakings (see own readme)
- Alex "Spillone104" sound & testings;
- Matteo "Spitwulf" testings;
_ Paolo "Paulopanz" (5) Skins and decals
 
To Install:
 
Put all in main mod folder. You need SF-2 Weapon pack.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
7.7.10
 
Paolo

Just cleaned up and updated ..Enjoy :)

Just cleaned up and updated Enjoy :)

=================================
Strike Fighters 2 Israel Jun 2010
Readme File
=================================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This update is for Strike Fighters 2 Israel without the Expansion
Pack 1 installed, either stand-alone or merged to other Strike
Fighters 2 games.
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If 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:
 
Jun 2010
--------
 
* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* Campaign front line handles neutral boundary better.
 
May 2010-B
----------
 
* Alt-N sometimes causing bombers to not show up on time is fixed.
 
* Speech subtitle not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* Messages not displaying even on Normal or Easy HUD mode is fixed.
 
* Some campaign crash bugs have been fixed.
 
* Campaign now ends properly when the player squadron has less than
4 active pilots.
 
May 2010
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 Initial Release
 
Mar 2010
--------
 
* Radars on early A-4H versions not working is fixed.
 
* Texture resolution of the cockpit mirror has been increased.
 
* Terrain objects cast shadows correctly.
 
* Target friendly keys not working is fixed.
 
* Aircraft are made eaiser to spin on Hard Flight Model option.
 
Feb 2010
--------
 
* 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.
 
* Earlier sub-versions of A-4H, with more limtied weapons options,
are added.
 
Dec 2009
--------
 
* Terrain missing tiles on some graphics cards is fixed.
 
* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
 
* The game not recognizing some display settings as TripleHead2Go
Surround Gaming is fixed.
 
* 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.
 
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
 
Nov 2009-B
----------
 
* 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.
 
* Reduced some graphical artifacts showing on horizon with Effects
setting at Unlimited.
 
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
 
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
 
* Version number displaying incorrectly on the Main Screen is fixed.
 
Nov 2009
--------
 
* Runway lights not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Blackout/redout not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Maverick view not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
 
Oct 2009-B
----------
 
* Third-party add-on terrain not loading textures is fixed.
 
* A-4H Ahit (73)'s RWR not working is fixed.
 
* Ammo weight showing up as 0 lb and ammo drop down being greyed out
on the loadout screen is fixed.
 
* The View Medal screen displays background JPG correctly.
 
Oct 2009
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Israel Initial Release
 
Jun 2009b
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Europe Initial Release
 
May 2009b
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
* 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
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam Initial Release
 
Feb 2009
--------
 
* 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.
 
Dec 2008
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Initial Release
 
------------------
2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
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.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
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/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
--

==========================
Strike Fighters 2 Jun 2010
Readme File
==========================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
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 updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If 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:
 
Jun 2010
--------
 
* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* Campaign now ends properly when the player squadron has less than
4 active pilots.
 
* Texture resolution of the cockpit mirror has been increased.
 
* Terrain objects cast shadows correctly.
 
* Target friendly keys not working is fixed.
 
* Aircraft are made eaiser to spin on Hard Flight Model option.
 
Feb 2010
--------
 
* 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
--------
 
* Terrain missing tiles on some graphics cards is fixed.
 
* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
 
* The game not recognizing some display settings as TripleHead2Go
Surround Gaming is fixed.
 
* 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.
 
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
 
Nov 2009-B
----------
 
* 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.
 
* Reduced some graphical artifacts showing on horizon with Effects
setting at Unlimited.
 
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
 
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
 
* Version number displaying incorrectly on the Main Screen is fixed.
 
Nov 2009
--------
 
* Runway lights not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Blackout/redout not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Maverick view not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
 
Oct 2009-B
----------
 
* Third-party add-on terrain not loading textures is fixed.
 
* A-4H Ahit (73)'s RWR not working is fixed.
 
* Ammo weight showing up as 0 lb and ammo drop down being greyed out
on the loadout screen is fixed.
 
* The View Medal screen displays background JPG correctly.
 
Oct 2009
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Israel Initial Release
 
Jun 2009b
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Europe Initial Release
 
May 2009b
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
* 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
---------
 
* 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
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam Initial Release
 
Feb 2009
--------
 
* 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.
 
Dec 2008
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Initial Release
 
------------------
2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
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.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
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/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
--

===========================================
Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 Jun 2010
Readme File
===========================================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This update is for Strike Fighters 2 Israel with the Expansion
Pack 1 installed, either stand-alone or merged to other Strike
Fighters 2 games.
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If 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:
 
Jun 2010
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* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* Campaign front line handles neutral boundary better.
 
May 2010-B
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* Game sometimes freezing upon hitting ESC is fixed.
 
* 50 cal gun, airbrake and flaps sounds play correctly.
 
* Campaign Meteor and P-51 squadrons start with supplies.
 
* Syrain bases are no longer targeted in 1956 campaign.
 
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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/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
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This will add DO's carrier to use with TMF new F-14 Tomcat mod. Also uses Kess's USS Tarawa LHA-1. For that it uses AV-8B DA. I made a Det of VMFA-542 of 4 AV-8B's to be launched from the USS Tarawa.
 
You can get the Tomcat here.
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11076-mirage-factory-f-14a-and-f-14b-tomcat/
 
The LHA and carrier are already in the mod for you. The campaign files have been modified. Just install the F-14 yourself.
 
To install:
 
Extract to an empty folder on your desktop. Then drag and drop the files into your SF2:Europe NF4+ install and let it overwrite any and all files. *Caution* if you have a modded squadronlist.lst, back that up as it will overwrite yours.
 
Only install this if you want carriers ops.
 
Idea based on Kulbit80's mod in which I used his carrier coordinates.
 
Enjoy.

Strike Fighters 2 Israel Cockpit & Runway Light Mod.
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I found the cockpit & runway lighting switched on too late for my liking & that once the cockpit lighting was finally turned on I still couldn’t read the gauges!
 
 
What dose this mod do?
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(1). Adds brighter Cockpit Lights to all stock player flyable aircraft for SF2 I.
 
(2). Turns on Cockpit lights earlier in the evening for all stock player flyable aircraft for SF2 I.
 
(3). Turns on all Runway Lights earlier in the evening in the Stock SF2 I IsraelME Terrain.
 
Installation:
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Place the contents of the “StrikeFighters2 Israel” folder found in this download in to your SF2 Israel Saved Game folder & overwrite when asked.
 
Note:
 
This will replace any modified stock Aircraft_COCKPIT.Ini you might be using!!!
This will also replace any modified stock IsraelME DESERT_AIRFIELD.Ini you might be using!!!
 
 
The Runway & cockpit lighting is controlled by the sunlight level in the game.
They will now turn on just before sunset on a clear day & even earlier on an overcast or Inclement day as the light level will be lower due to cloud cover.
 
Known issues:
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none
 
Credits:
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All credit go’s to those who took the time to share the information on editing the various entries in the Cockpit.Ini files on the in CombatAce & Third Wire forms. Thankyou! :-)
 
 
I hope you find it useful.
 
Enjoy
 
SF

Strike Fighters 2 Israel Open Canopy & Landing Light Mod.
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Well here is my first mod for the SF2 series.
I hope you find it useful.
 
What dose it do?
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(1). Adds canopy animation to all stock player flyable aircraft for SF2 I.
 
(2). Adds landing lights to all stock player flyable aircraft for SF2 I.
 
Installation:
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Place the contents of the “StrikeFighters2 Israel” folder found in this download in to your SF2 Israel Saved Game folder & overwrite when asked.
 
Note:
This will replace any modified stock Aircraft_DATA.Ini you might be using!!!
 
 
Open & close the canopy: Animation 1 (Shift+1)
 
Landing lights: work in conjunction with your navigation lights (Ctrl+L)
 
Known issues:
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It seems that on the F-16 Nets, the landing light will not always be placed directly in the centre of the lens of the 3d model.
It may appear lower or higher depending on the loading placed on the main landing gear as the as it compresses or releases.
 
 
Credits:
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All credit go’s to those who made Open Canopy & Landing light mods for the first series.
Syrinx's, WombRaider, dfang, eightlein & those who took the time to share the information on editing the various entries in the DATA.Ini files on the in CombatAce & Third Wire forms. Thankyou! :-)
 
 
Enjoy
 
SF

Grumman’s F-14 Tomcat could be described as the Marilyn Monroe of aircraft designs. Both were at once beautiful and flawed, with indelible public images and yet often misunderstood and misrepresented. Both also met untimely ends. For many, the aircraft will always be remembered as the star of the hit 1986 movie Top Gun, but the Tomcat was a real weapon on the front lines of the Cold War, personifying the technological prowess and advanced production methods that the Soviet Union could not match, and which eventually drove them to break their economy in the attempt to keep up. For me personally, it will always be associated with the three years my family lived in Virginia Beach, near NAS Oceana, in the early 1980s. I vividly remember all of the jets that used to fly over our house—Skyhawks, Intruders, Phantoms and especially Tomcats. With their twin tails and swing-wings they had to be the coolest things in the air, and in retrospect I believe they really were. --c5
 
This aircraft is dedicated to our departed friend and Cheif of Production, Oli.
 
Please see the included PDF for information on the cockpit, including some known issues that will be addressed in a future update.
 
Model: Flying Toaster, BPAo
Skins and Flight Model: column5
Cockpit: Chris
Avionics: MoonJumper
Pilots: Diego
Extra Hangar and Loading Screens: USAFMTL
Testing: The Mirage Factory
 
Please contact one of the above people at CombatAce if you would like to use this mod in a freeware project. This mod may not be used as part of any payware project.

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********* Bombing Range For SF2 ********
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This is an update to the original bombing range to make it compatible with the
SF2 series, and take advantage of some of the new features now available. It
also has terrain tiles redrawn at 1024x1024.
 
A QF-100D drone is included in this download. You'll see these flying around
the range, and parked at the simulated airfield. All weapons have been
removed, so they won't shoot at you.
 
Only hostile aircraft with a "NationName=RANGE" will show up on this terrain.
 
A modified version of the NATIONS.INI file has been included. It is the stock
file with the "RANGE" nation added. You need the "RANGE" nation defined if you
want the QF-100D's showing up.
 
Provided your other terrains have their "LimitedNations" setup, you won't see
the QF-100's anywhere except the Range.
 
A quick note, for the most part, this is still the original target layout.
Wrench and others have created target laydowns with a much wider array of
targets. These changes can be easily merged with this update.
 
Feel free to further modify this, but don't sell it, and please include the
credit list below.
 
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********* Installation ********
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Copy the contents SF2_Range.rar into your SF2 mods folder.
 
Edit the line below in RANGE.INI to point to a .cat file that you own:
 
CatFile=Desert.cat
 
SF2: Desert.cat
SF2V: VietnamSEA.cat
SF2E: GermanCE.cat
SF2I: IsraelME.cat
 
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********* Credits ********
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Original Bombing Range:
- Deuces
- Bunyap
- Wrench
 
Objects & Mods used for the SF2 Update:
 
- AirbasesWithSomeSpice: pureblue
Amokfloo: ControlTower, ForkLift, FireExtinguisher, ShelterZu
Ravenclaw: Fire Trucks
Rureblue: FloodLight, SmallGenerator, ConcreteBlock, SunShelter
Comrpnt: QRA and Lights
Gepard: Ahlhorn Airfield with modified Parked Aircraft, QRA
Polak: tools
 
- CH-47: BANIDOS TEAM
 
- Factory Models: Wingwiner
 
- Generic Hangars: CA_Stary
 
- New terrain tiles: JSF_Aggie, based off of original Deuces tiles
 
- QF-100D: JSF_Aggie, with help from Sundowner's template

Czechoslovak post war version of Bf-109G-10 build as Avia S-99
for SF2 version.
enjoy it
MontyCZ

This mod is full two-seasons (wet, dry) tileset and treemod created for Gepard's "Formosa Strait" terrain.
 
You need Gepard's Formosa terrain available here:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/6723-formosa-strait-terrain-version-10
 
The tiles are 512x512 resolution to maintain good performance on older systems, but as they were downsampled from their 1024x1024 originals, maintain good quality.
 
This mod includes it's own, smoother terrain height data, but original rough version is also provided as an option.
 
Also includes new TFD file, which introduces "large empty fields" in western Taiwan.
 
Both smaller and bigger trees included, the latter as default for rich lush ground cover.
 
Includes optional tweak for experimental clear day fog.

This is an update for the JAS39C for SF2 available here at CombatACE.
 
You will need both the ‘JAS-39C Gripen For SF2 series’ http://combatace.com...for-sf2-series/
 
and the “Reworked and fixed JAS-39C Gripen skins For SF2 Series.” http://combatace.com...for-sf2-series/
 
Simple put my updated files in the appropriate place and let them override.
 
This update includes:
 
-Corrected Flare/Chaff dispenser locations and quantities.
-Flare and Chaff dispensers added to the skins of all Gripen operators.
-Updated threat library for the RWR
-Weapon pylons updated to reflect ability to carry latest weapons as well as the GBU-16 on outboard stations and Taurus KEPD-350 Stand off Missile on the inboard stations.
-Modification to RBS 15 missile to make it effective as an anti-ship weapon.
-Taurus KEPD-350 Stand Off Missile included. (3d model is not entirely accurate but all data.ini performance figures are.)
 
Thanks to everyone who has worked on the previous Gripens.
 
Cheers,
 
Dan

What if? Royal New Zealand Air Force F-4 Phantom II Pack for Strike Fighters 2 Israel or SF2I merged with any other SF2 title.
 
Fact: In the late 1960’s when New Zealand was deciding on what aircraft to replace its Canberra’s with the F-4E Phantom was at the top of every list compiled by the RNZAF and, with Australia equipping with the F-4 at the time, was the likely choice for the RNZAF. However the politicians intervened as they always do and the Skyhawk was chosen due to its much lower cost per unit allowing us to get more for less.
 
This pack represents what the F-4 may have looked like in RNZAF service through the years. The Aircraft is the F-4E model however I have given it a ‘K’ designation as it is common for the RNZAF to change the designating letter on aircraft it uses to a unique one (I know ‘K’ is already used by an F-4 model but humour me).
 
Includes 5 separate Aircraft that follow a similar upgrading path to other F-4 Phantoms and the RNZAF A-4K Skyhawks:
 
-The F-4K_70_RNZAF which is the basic F-4E model.
 
-The F-4K_73_RNZAF which has been upgraded with leading-edge slats.
 
-The F-4K_76_RNZAF which has flare and chaff dispensers added.
 
-The F-4K_Kahu_86_RNZAF which has an upgrade similar to what RNZAF A-4K’s had in 1986 but using the F-15C radar, avionics, HUD, ECM, RWR, upgraded weapons capability and a fixed in-flight refuelling probe.
 
-The F-4K_Kahu_2000_RNZAF which is further upgraded from the 1986 aircraft with F-15E radar, avionics, HUD, ECM, RWR, further upgraded weapons capability, upgraded Pratt & Whitney PW1120 turbofan engines and reduced weight ( this upgrade is similar to what was done on the F-4 Terminator 2020 with the engines from the proposed Boeing Super Phantom).
 
UPDATED 19/06/10
 
-Threat library for RWR updated.
 
-Gun piper updated.
 
-Pilots updated to ones wearing RNZAF uniform and flight gear.
 
-Engine performance on F-4K 2000 updated

Bell UH-1B "Huey" Gunship Conversion Pack
 
for Strike Fighters 2
 
ver 1.0
 
 
by Kreelin (FM), Kesselbut (cockpit, Pilots, ini-modding), Richard (Skins)
 
Installation:
 
 
1) Extract everything contain in this package to your ..\mods\ folder
 
 
2) Download Richards (Gramps) Astralian UH-1H here:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/2567-australian-army-uh-1h-huey/
 
 
copy following files from this pack into your ..MODS\Objects\Aircraft\UH-1_Gunship folder
 
UH-1B.LOD
UH-1B_001.LOD
UH-1B_002.LOD
UH-1B_shadow.SHD
 
Using:
 
Use the "HUD_MODE" Key to switch between cockpit positions.
Use the "Fire secondary Gun" Key to fire the Doorgunner MG
Keys for thrust vectoring have to be defined.
 
 
This is a freeware addon package. Use it at your own risk.
 
 
Modders can use the pack (or parts of it - excluding the flightmodel and skins) without my permission.
Please name me in the readme and take proper credit.
For the using of the flightmodel or skins please contact Kreelin or Richard (Gramps)
Commercial using in any way - including parts of the pack - for everyone is stricktly forbidden.
 
Daniel "Kesselbrut" Himmel
 
 
 
 
Have fun :)!

Bell UH-1H Iroquis "Huey" Upgrade
for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
by Capun (FM), Kesselbut (cockpit, Pilots, ini-modding)
 
Unfortunately, game engine is still not quite realistic for rotary wing aircraft, and it does not work nicely
on Flight Model Difficulty Hard. This does not diminish great thanks to Capun for making best out of it.
Also keys for thrust vectoring have to be defined.
 
Installation:
Download Richards (Gramps) Astralian UH-1H here:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/2567-australian-army-uh-1h-huey/
 
copy the UH-1H Folder into your ..\mods\aircrafts folder
 
delete:
 
- Cockpit folder
- UH-1H.ini
- UH-1H_DATA.ini
- UH-1H_COCKPIT.INI
 
Extract everything contain in this package to your ..\mods\ folder
 
 
 
 
This is a freeware addon package. Use it at your own risk.
Commercial using in any way for everyone is stricktly forbidden.
 
Daniel "Kesselbrut" Himmel
 
 
 
 
Have fun :)!