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    1. F-4D Phantom II in ANG Service.

      By yakarov79

      This is a skin/decal set for Phabulous Phantom. 
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure etc.) 
      Pack contains skins and decals representing all F-4D users amid Air National Guard units. Skins are made for stock F-4D_78. F-4D was used between 1977 -1990 in ANG and these skins are fitting in 13 years of service. 
      Mostly all serial numbers are correct for specific dates and units. If you will find some errors please feel free to send correction notes.
      No ini files for this as this is only skin sets. Just simply add skin folders to your favorite F-4D_78. Or create a new, specific one for ANG use. 
      You will find that some aircraft wear kill marks as in real life. If you want to have your own kill marks you have to modify decal.ini file. 
      To fully enjoy this skin set you need to have ThirdWire F-4D_78. 
       
      All skins are done in 2048x2048 based on Sundowners and Ravenclaw's work. 
      Brand new Bump files in 2048x2048.
      All decals made by me. 
      Enjoy.
      Regards.
      Jarek Hereda

      171 downloads

         (3 reviews)

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    2. Su-21S/P "Flagpole"

      By Gunrunner

      When the Su-21S, codenamed "Flagpole" by NATO, appeared in 1978, it surprised the West which initially thought the plane to be just another failed Flagon update experiment or a testbed for systems of the recently identified Ram-L or Ram-K aircrafts.
      It turned out to be a long endurance PVO interceptor, possibly meant as an interim or low-cost alternative to these new designs, using a clearly Flagon inspired but brand-new airframe and, according to some intelligence, reusing existing systems to mitigate development risk.
      The aircraft is purported to use a single uprated R-35 derived from the one already used in PVO Floggers for propulsion, also borrowing the MiG-23P's radar, albeit with a larger antenna and more powerful emitter and using R-24 and R-60 missiles (up to 4 of each for a total of 8). It has been seen using up to 3 large drop tanks to accomplish its goal of long endurance patrol in the defence of the central and eastern regions of the USSR. Going against the trend of recent PVO-only interceptors, the Su-21 has 2 internal guns, sources suggesting these to be weirdly old-fashioned NR-30 with a hundred rounds each, as well as what seems to be decoy launchers.
      This surprisingly elegant design was joined in 1980 by a dual-seat version, initially thought to be a trainer, but proving to be another interceptor, the Su-21P. While the single-seater Su-21S became a not too uncommon sight on the Soviet Western frontier, the Su-21P was almost absent, being more common on the other borders, the exact operationnal reason remains unclear as these planes seem to be otherwise identical.
      Recent sightings suggest that the plane might not be a PVO exclusive as what are thought to be Su-21s were spotted in AV-MF colours, but not enough is known at present.
       
      NOTEWORTHY OBSERVATIONS
      - As it was started as an AI only asset for my own use, I kept the original F-15 cockpit.
      - Likewise, as an AI only asset for my own use, I haven't taken the time to produce hangar and loading pics.
      - I did the minimal amount of modification to the INI.
      - All skins can be used on both variants if you want to switch things around.
      - I have included AV-MF inspired skins in the Su-21P folder, for those that might be interested (waves at Stratos), they should be considered a not so hidden easter egg.
      - PSD templates specific to this Soviet version should be released alongside.
      - Read the damn READ ME for install.
      CREDITS
      Everyone at Cocas Aircraft Factory for their work on the plane, and especially Cocas for listening to my whin... errrr... suggestions and always nicely doing what I was pestering him to do (the guy is just too nice for his own good) and to Nyghtfall for giving us the templates without which I probably wouldn't have bothered to do something in a releasable form.
      AmokFlo for the ejection seats.
      The Trooper for the pilot reskin.
      (I believe) PauloPanz for the Dark Blue Soviet numbers decals.
      (I believe) Lindr2 for the R-24 and R-60.
      Any error or omission is just that, feel free to correct me if I forgot or misattributed anything, everything should be under the CA Fair Use umbrella unless I messed up.
      Have fun and good flight 
      Gunrunner
          
      Version 1.0 - 15/05/2020
          Nyghtfall :
              Original skins and templates, he did the hard part of the job
          Cocas :
              Dual-seat LOD
              Elevator modifications
              Specular map support
              Soviet variants
          Gunrunner :
              Mostly pestering poor Cocas for changes
              Normal/Specular/Holes maps
              Minor INI changes
              Bringing parts together
              Getting the credit for other people's hard work, then profit from it somehow and maybe, tomorrow, world domination ! Muwahahahahahahahahah... cough... cough... cough...

      246 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

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    3. Su-21 Flagpole Templates

      By Gunrunner

      Templates for the Sukhoi Su-21 "Flagpole" for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
      These templates are Photoshop versions derived from my own Paint.NET files, themselves based on Nyghtfall's original work.
      Layers starting with :
          NM are for generating the Normal Map
          SM are for generating the Specular Map
          DM Mask are masks for generating various camo patters for the Diffuse Map
          DM are for generating the Diffuse Map
      I hope everything is clearly labelled, I have flattened existing skins to conserve space and reduce the number of layers, but the presence of masks and the palette should help if required.
      CREDITS
      Thanks to everyone at Cocas Aircraft Factory for their work on the plane, especially Cocas for listening to my whin... errrr... suggestions and always nicely doing what I was pestering him to do (the guy is just too nice for his own good) and to Nyghtfall for giving us the original templates without which I probably wouldn't have bothered to do something in a releasable form.
      Any error or omission is just that, feel free to correct me if I forgot or misattributed anything, everything should be under the CA Fair Use umbrella unless I messed up.
      Have fun and good skinning 
      Gunrunner
       

      30 downloads

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      0 comments

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    4. Aircraft Carrier "Kuznetsov" ex Kremlin Class

      By Gepard


      Aircraft Carrier "Kuznetsov" ex Kremlin Class
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      This mod is made for SF2.
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      I. History
      Since the 50th the Soviet Navy tried to get aircraft carriers. But the political leadership denied all attempts to build such vessels. So the Admirality tried to get carriers through the back door. They declared such ships would be neccessary to hunt down american submarines. So the big ASW ships Moskva and Leningrad were built. But the design was terrible. Thatswhy the project 1143 was developed, better known as Kiev class.
      The Kiev class was to small to operate conventional fix wing jets. So the ships were equipped with VTOL planes, the Yak-38. But this plane was no match for american or west european carrierbased planes. Thatswhy the flightdeck of project 1143.4 was made longer. The ship was named Baku. It was built for the supersonic Yak-41. A plan-B was to use the MiG-29K in the air group of the Baku.
      The next step was to make the project 1143 ships bigger and longer. 1143.5 was launched in 1982. First named as Riga, then Breshnev, then Tblissi and in 1990 renamed into Kuznetsov.
      When the USSR broke into parts the Kuznetsov was transfered to the russian North Fleet.
      The sister ship 1143.6, Riga was renamed in 1990 into Varjag (Viking). It was not operational when it was was given to the Ukraine. The Ukraine had not had enough money to finish the ship. Thatswhy it was sold to China. China finished the ship, modified it and named it Liaonang.
       
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      II.
      CREDITS:
      This is a mod of the ship "Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov", made by rokieborhgunder, which you can find here:
      https://combatace.com/files/file/17091-admiral-flota-sovetskogo-soyuza-kuznetsov/
       
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      III.
      INSTALLATION:
      -Unzip the folders into your SF2 mod folder

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      IV.
      Known Problems:
      The mod is not perfect. Eight gun turrets are not of the correct type. The gun barrels looking always in the wrong direction. The SA-9N missiles does not start from the silos, but from mid of the ship. The Ship to Ship missiles also start from mid of the ship.

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      V.
      For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use the forum or send me a PM.
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      VI.
      The Kuznetsov and all other files are FREEWARE. COMMERCIAL USE IS NOT ALLOWED!
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      Hope you enjoy it.

      Michael (Gepard)

      Made in Germany
      May 2020
       

      357 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    5. [Fictional] Dhimari Grumman A-6A Intruder

      By Spinners

      Grumman A-6A Intruder for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire A-6A to create a Dhimari Intruder with markings for;
      No.7 Squadron - 'The Rattlesnakes'
      No.8 Squadron - 'The Scorpions'

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the A-6A_Dh folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the A-6A_Dh folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 13/05/2020
      Version 1 - 14/11/2009

      305 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      1 comment

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    6. [Fictional] MiG-17PF 'Fuerza Aérea Argentina'

      By Spinners

      MiG-17PF 'Fuerza Aérea Argentina' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock MiG-17PF to give a fictional export version for the Fuerza Aérea Argentina with markings for Grupo 6 De Caza.

      BACKSTORY
      The Argentinian elections of 1958 saw Arturo Frondizi become President and with some support from Peron's followers to introduced various policies to encourage investment and make the country self-sufficient in energy and industry. One major issue was Argentina's chronic trade deficit and in early 1960 Frondizi cancelled the order for 28 refurbished F-86F Sabres on cost grounds and announced the procurement of 36 MiG-17PF interceptors from the Soviet Union for an undisclosed sum "to be funded solely by beef exports". Entering service with Grupo 6 De Caza in 1961 and armed with the indigenous 'Espada' radar-guided air-to-air missile the MiG-17PF's served in frontline service until 1979 and thus played no part in the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict but did remain on reserve status until 1983. 

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MiG-17PF_FAA folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MiG-17PF_FAA folder into your Decals folder.
      3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the TANK400_MIG17_FAA folder into your Weapons folder.

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 12/05/2020
      Version 1 - 20/08/2011  

      133 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    7. DC-3 Cockpits.7z

      By russouk2004

      DC-3 \ C-47 Cockpit for SF2
      Converted from FSX Freeware DC-3 model.from http://flyawaysimulation.com
      I remade quite a few bits as they were poor...some parts remapped and moved...there are some recoloured pit textures too...will upload when later after ive altered them to fit what Ive moved...
      2 versions included....
      pilot only..
      and with copilot.
      Install............
      Drop selected cockpit folder into stock C-47A folder,after 1st deleting any cockpit installed....
      IF using as C-47A cockpit...
      Copy over details in suppled DC-3.ini to the C-47A ini and replace them with the lines supplied...
      CockpitDataFile=DC3_COCKPIT.ini
      then add supplied DC3_Cockpit.ini into C-47a folder.....
      If using Pilot only just copy cockpit folder in the C-47A folder supplied
      if using copilot LOD, replace the line in the cockpit.ini
      ModelName=DC3 cockpit.LOD   with...
      ModelName=DC3 CoP.LOD
      Then move the DC3 CoP.LOD into cockpit folder
      ......................................................................
      or,if converting to a DC-3.  (uses stock c47a.data.ini until new DC3 available)
      .......................................................................
      Rename C-47A Main Folder DC-3,and the C-47A.ini to DC-3.ini then replace some lines with these..
      [AircraftData]
      AircraftFullName=DC-3 "Dakota"
      AircraftShortName=DC-3
      CockpitDataFile=DC3_COCKPIT.ini
      then add supplied DC3_Cockpit.ini into C-47a\DC-3 folder.....
      If using Pilot only just copy cockpit folder in the DC-3 folder supplied
      if using copilot LOD, replace the line in the cockpit.ini
      ModelName=DC3 cockpit.LOD   with...
      ModelName=DC3 CoP.LOD
      Then move the DC3 CoP.LOD into cockpit folder
      Thats it...
      Windows open and close with gears as no option to link them...
      Animated.....Pilot feet,Rudder pedals,Flap,brake and gear levers...
      When I get around to doing the DC-3 will update the cockpit.
      lights...some are always on...ie,oil,fuel lights....
      autoplilot,gears and cab doors lights work but not manually...nightlight does work as I based this cockpit.ini on  basically default entries.
      any problems feel free to pm me and will try to answer asap...
      hope you like it and enjoy flying it...I think it looks good in game....im very happy with it...
      Thanks to...below for assistance and guidance..after me pestering them lol....not done many pits so thanks gents.
      Logan4...
      Yakarov79...
      Crusader.....
      Swambast.......
      cheers
      Russouk

      181 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      2 comments

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    8. BTR-40_RU.7z

      By russouk2004

      README Included...
       
      BTR-40-RU Turret version...From a freeware model,author unknown....
      Named so to avoid conflict with the BTR-40 by GKABS
      Add entry below to Terrain (Terrainanmehere)_Types you use it in,Then drop folder BTR-40_RU ,into your Objects\Groundobjects folder....replace XXX with next consequtive numbers one in the types ini file.
      Drop Guns folder into \Objects folder to add the 7.62MM_SGMB..and if required add with gun editor to ensure it works.
      [TargetTypeXXX]
      Name=SovietBRDM
      FullName=BRDM
      TargetType=MISC
      ActiveYear=0
      TargetValue=0
      UseGroundObject=TRUE
      GroundObjectType=BTR-40_RU
      RepairRate=0.555
      StartDetectChance=0
      StartIdentifiedChance=0
      IncreaseDetectChanceKey=0
      MaxVisibleDist=8000.0
      DestroyedEffect=SmallRocketGroundExplosion
      SecondaryEffect=VehicleFireEffect
      SecondaryChance=50
      If you do not want the specular mapping as is...just delete the following lines from Ini and texture.ini
      to reduce it to bump mapping only..
      Specular=0.200000
      Glossiness=0.600000
      Reflection=0.000000
      This model is freeware,and not to be used for any payware at all...NOT to be uploaded outside of CombatAce.com unless permission requested first.
      Feel free to mod this ...
      No templates or other skins as yet.
      Unfortunatll some parts are mapped to same mesh (mirrored) I have seperated some to allow some of the numbers and badges to show properly...
      Credit to GKABS for allowing use of his destroyed LOD ty
      have fun shooting this....
      Russouk

      72 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      5 comments

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    9. [Fictional] MiG-19S 'Fuerza Aérea Argentina'

      By Spinners

      MiG-19S 'Fuerza Aérea Argentina' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock MiG-19S to give a fictional export version for the Fuerza Aérea Argentina with markings for the following squadrons;
      Grupo 1 De Caza in silver (as initially delivered).
      Grupo 6 De Caza in 'tactical' camo.
      Grupo 10 De Caza in 'air superiority' camo.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MiG-19S_FAA folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MiG-19S_FAA folder into your Decals folder.

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 09/04/2020
      Version 1 - 27/08/2011  

      121 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    10. [Fictional] Yakovlev Yak-23F 'Ilmavoimat'

      By Spinners

      Yakovlev Yak-23F 'Ilmavoimat' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock Yak-23 'Flora' to give a fictional export version for the Finnish Ilmavoimat with markings for Hävittäjälentolaivue 21 (Fighter Squadron 21) and Hävittäjälentolaivue 31 (Fighter Squadron 31) both in a natural metal finish. This revised upload allows me to introduce the lovely Yak-23 pit by Stary.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Yak-23F folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Yak-23F folder into your Decals folder.
      3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the Pilot_Ilmavoimat folder into your Pilots folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Special thanks to Stary for giving us the Yak-23 pit (and many, many more).
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 09/04/2020
      Version 1 - 29/08/2011  

      177 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      2 comments

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    11. AlphaJet A Skinpack

      By Soulfreak

      Alphajet A Skinpack
      14 brand new skins for Florian´s AlphaJet A
      to install:
      1: delete the original skin folders in your Aircraft/AlphaJet-A directory!!!
      2: Extract contents of the 7z file to your mods/objects folder <-- let overwrite if asked!!!

      Credits:
      AlphaJet A: Florian
      BaseTemplates: Bobrock
      Extended Templates, Skins & ini rework: Soulfreak

      Schapen, May 9th 2020
      Carlo "Soulfreak" Vecchi

      146 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

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    12. FAA Skyrays

      By Mike Dora

      It is little-known history* that in the late 1950s, their Lordships of the Admiralty recognised that the Supermarine Scimitar was an unmitigated failure. As an American observer noted at the time, only the British could build a jet fighter with 22,000lbs thrust, that still remained stubbornly subsonic.
      Not only was its performance rather disappointing (British understatement?), the Scimitar was extremely unreliable. At one point it required 1000 maintenance hours per flying hour, and over 50% of the Scimitar fleet was lost in accidents. Its best contribution to the Fleet, was as a Ground Instructional Airframe (which is where the author first saw one, at RNAS Arbroath in the late 1960s).
      In an act of some desperation, therefore, in 1958 the Admiralty cancelled the remaining 50% of Scimitar production, and instead discreetly obtained 40 F4D-1 Skyrays from US Navy stocks.
      Capt Eric (“Winkle”) Brown was highly influential in this decision. A navy test pilot with the world record for carrier take-offs and landings (2,407 and 2,271 respectively), and an objectively strong advocate of American naval ac designs, his advice on procuring the Skyray was decisive. (Besides, he was a Scotsman. From the right side of the country)(ie the East Coast - did I mention that I'm from Arbroath?).
      Modified to carry the British Firestreak IR missile, and also to perform the light strike/attack role, the F4D-1 thus entered RN service as the Skyray F1.
      These ac proved to be particularly useful on the smaller British carriers, Victorious, Centaur and Hermes. For example, in Hermes, the Skyray allowed 892 Sqn to deploy a full 12-ac sqn, instead of the originally-mooted 8-ac Sea Vixen "sqn-lite". This had the serendipitious additional social advantage of eliminating all the Sea Vixen coal-hole observers from the Wardroom.
      Later in their career, 20 RN Skyrays were modified to FAW2 standard. This entailed replacing the original AN/APQ-50A radar with a lightweight version of the Lightning's AI23 "Airpass" radar, installing compatibility for both the Red Top all-aspect IR missile and the US Bullpup AGM, and replacing the original 4 x Colt 20mm cannon with a harder-hitting package of 4 x ADEN 30mm cannon (albeit with halved ammunition loads).
      Deployed in HMS Victorious in 1965 during the Malaysian Confrontation, one of these Skyray FAW2’s shared with an RAF Javelin in the double kill of 2 Indonesian C-130B’s, caught in the act of attempting to infiltrate Indonesion paratroopers into Borneo.
      The RN’s Skyrays were finally retired with the decommissioning of HMS Eagle in 1972. Their last service was to familiarise a generation of FAA pilots with USN ac types, in preparation for the introduction of the superlative F-4K Phantom (another Winkle Brown protogé).
       
      *Alternative history. The reader is encouraged to decipher what is fact, and what is fiction above. For it is not all the latter..  :)
       
       

      Installation: the usual, simply download and unzip the "Objects" folder, and drop it into your SF2 mod directory of preference. Always always always backup your original stuff before trying out new mods like this.
      Credits: this mod is based on the SF2 Skyray 1.1 mod, which I think is the work of Julhelm and NeverEnough. Regret not sure to whom credit is due for the Firestreak, Red Top and Bullpup missiles, and the SNEB Can, so if I missed you out, sorry, but I tip my hat to you!
      Legal Stuff: all the usual disclaimers, ie use at own risk, always always always backup your original stuff before trying out new mods like this (bears repeating). Plus this mod is consistent with both Queen's Regulations for the Royal Navy, and the Official Secrets Act.
      Cheers, Tally-Ho etc
      Mike D

      108 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    13. "Digital Integration Tornado" Menu Music for Strike Fighters 2

      By Dexter249

      Menu music from "Tornado" for Strike Fighters 2, replaces the standard menu music with that from the DOS Sim by Digital Integration.
      Features 9 out of 10 tracks as I could not find a use for "Freedom".
      Installation:
      Drag and drop the .wav files in Part 1 and Part 2 to
      C:\[user]\Saved Games\ThirdWire\Strike Fighters 2 [Name of Installation]\Menu
      and that's it! Simple as that, some INI editing might be required.
      Tested on Strike Fighters 2 North Atlantic June 2013 version, should work on any Strike Fighters 2 Version.

      77 downloads

         (0 reviews)

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    14. VF-92 "Silver Kings" (1965)

      By paulopanz

      A new historical skin and decals for F-4B Phantom.
      VF-92 squadron (including CAG plane) in 1965
      Made on Sundowner great templates and update, following RustyKurnas input.

      TO INSTALL:
      - all in main mod folder
      Enjoy

      @paulopanz

      115 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    15. [Fictional] McDonnell Douglas F-4E 'Texas'

      By Spinners

      McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock F-4E_72 to make a fictional defender of the Republic of Texas!

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-4E_Texas folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-4E_Texas folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 07/05/2020
      Version 1 - 10/09/2011  

      84 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      0 comments

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    16. [Fictional] Dassault Mirage 5FM 'Morocco'

      By Spinners

      Dassault Mirage 5FM for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock Dassault Mirage 5F to give a fictional export version for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Force Aérienne Royale Marocaine) in a Desert camo scheme with markings for Escadre de Chasse "Tigre".

      BACKSTORY
      The Mirage 5 was developed from a request made by the Israeli Air Force in 1964 for a simpler 'clear weather' version of the Mirage 3E tailored mainly for the ground-attack role with avionics reduced and repositioned, more fuel for attack missions and two additional ventral stores pylons located towards the rear fuselage. In September 1966 Israel became the launch customer for this important new line of the Mirage family when they placed an order for 50 Mirage 5J's. However, rising tensions between Israel and their neighbouring Arab states during the early summer of 1967 allied to General de Gaulle's increasingly pro-Arab stance led to a French arms embargo to Israel announced on June 3rd, 1967 just two days before the Six-Day war despite Israel having paid for the aircraft in full. 
      By this time, the prototype Mirage 5 had flown and production was in full swing with the now embargoed Mirage 5J's beginning to stockpile at Bordeaux-Mérignac. But following the Mirage's dazzling combat record in the hands of Israeli pilots during the Six-Day war the air forces of many nations knocked on Dassault's door and one such nation was Morocco (formerly a French protectorate) who wanted the Mirage 5J's to supplement their recently acquired but decidedly lukewarm Northrop F-5A's. General de Gaulle readily agreed to this sale and Dassault made some minor modifications to the 5J's to export them as Mirage 5FM's to the Royal Moroccan Air Force in late 1968 with initial deliveries going to Escadre de Chasse "Tigre" based at Meknes, Northern Morocco.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Mirage5FM folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Mirage5FM folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 07/05/2020
      Version 1 - 18/09/2011  

      167 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      1 comment

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    17. [Fictional] Dassault Mirage F.1A (RAF)

      By Spinners

      Dassault Mirage F.1A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock Mirage 3C to give a fictional export version for the Royal Air Force with markings for No.56, No.74 and No.111 squadrons of Fighter Command (all famous users of the contemporary and equally gorgeous Lightning).
      N.B. This mod has been tested in a fully merged install and, in particular, uses the Lightning gunsight from Expansion Pack 2.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MirageF1A folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MirageF1A folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 06/05/2020
      Version 1 - 25/09/2011  

      137 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

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    18. CAF Panavia Condor Mk.50 'IDF'

      By KnightWolf45

      Panavia Condor Mk.50 'IDF' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This mod places the Panavia Condor in service with the Israeli Air Force in the 1980 to 2020 timeline. Skins and decals are included for the following IDF/SF squadrons; 69 'Hammers' 107 'Knights Of The Orange Tail' 117 'First Jet' 119 'Bat' 201 'The One' Whilst most skins are classic IDF camo 117 'First Jet' squadron have a grey skin but feel free to swap things around and a nifty little patch template will help. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Condor50 folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Condor50 folder into your Decals folder. 3. From the GUNS folder drag and drop the BK-27 folder into your Guns folder (you might already have this). CREDITS Thanks to everyone at Cocas Aircraft Factory and especially to Nyghtfall(skins) and Spinners (decals & screens). packing read me and screenshot by Spinners Regards Cocas Version 1 - 06/05/2020

      132 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    19. Templates CAF F-104L+M variants (4096x4096)

      By Nyghtfall

      Layered templates for cocas/CAF F-104L and M variants in 4096x4096.
      Tested with Photoshop only.
      Have fun!

      21 downloads

         (0 reviews)

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    20. Templates for CAF Condor F.1 (4096x4096)

      By Nyghtfall

      Layered templates for cocas/CAF Condor F.1 variants in 4096x4096.
      Tested with Photoshop only.
      Have fun!

      15 downloads

         (0 reviews)

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    21. Templates for CAF SM-12 variants (4096x4096)

      By Nyghtfall

      Layered templates for cocas/CAF SM-12 variants in 4096x4096.
      Tested with Photoshop only.
      Have fun!

      12 downloads

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    22. Third Wire MiG-23 fighters made flyable & updated for SF2

      By dtmdragon

      Third Wire MiG-23 fighters made flyable & updated for SF2
       
      MiG-23M, MiG-23M (85), MiG-23MF, MiG-23ML, MiG-23MLA, MiG-23MLD, MiG-23MLD (Soviet-Afgan War), MiG-23MLDe, MiG-23P, MiG-23P (82), MiG-23MS
       
      This is a follow on from my "Third Wire MiG-23MLD updated & flyable for SF2" mod and completely supersedes it.
       
      - All are flyable with a modified version of Stary's MLD cockpit/ avionics with corrections by Crusader and myself. There are slightly different cockpits/ gunsights depending on the model of aircraft.
      - Wing spoilers are now working as they were always there just not activated. Thanks again Crusader!
      - Opening Canopy.
      - KM-1 Ejection seats added. Grey on most but black for Mig-23MLDe, MiG-23P and MiG-23P (82).
      - Loadouts enhanced and corrected. Some Afghanistan specific ones added.  Use of Kh-25M air-to-surface missile and datalink pod added.
      - Missile positions corrected, especially for the AA-8.
      - Single missile rail for the fuselage AA-8.
      - Improved/ corrected FM.
      - Improved engine sound and afterburner effect.
      - All Mig-23 have an ACM/ boresight radar mode but it is set straight ahead along the gunsight and does not move/ scan. The MLD and P (82) have an ACM/ boresight mode that scans vertically like the F-16 or F-15 etc.
      - MLD, MLDe and P (82) have KDS-23 countermeasure dispenser installed in the centreline drop tank pylon. This is a 12 shot chaff/ flare countermeasure dispenser that could be used once the drop tank had been jettisoned.
      - MLD Leading edge flaps automatically deploy during maneuvering as they did on the MLD with the type 3 wing.
      - MLD Primary and secondary roles expanded to reflect the evolution of the MLD into a more multi role fighter platform.
      - Removed ECM jammer from MLD.
      - Radar data and performance is corrected from the S-23MLA radar to the S-23MLA-II radar for the MLD.
      - Most if not all the exported and Warsaw pack ML aircraft were actually MLA models, this is an error in most publications, model kits and flight sims alike and has only been corrected in recent publications. The ML was operated by the Soviet airforce and by the time the export models were being built the production line had switched to the MLA. This is now corrected in the game.
       All skins updated with cockpit textures and various other minor details.
      - Grey undersides on Soviet Camouflage skins changed from grey to blue/ grey.  Additional dark green added in to the Soviet camouflage of later model MiG-23s. Lots of other texture corrections done.
      - Skins added for Iraqi, Syria (Late), Polish camouflage, Egypt, North Korea, Libya, Soviet desert (in Afghanistan) and Soviet Afghanistan veterans.
      - Corrections to decal size and/ or positions on various skins.
      - Additional MiG-23MLDe variant created. This is the Syrian and Libian specific export model of the MLD which did not have the IFF or aerodynamic enhancements (vortex generators) of the Soviet MLD and had a slightly downgraded radar. Syrian made countermeasure dispensers installed on either side of the tail fin.
      - Additional MiG-23P (82) variant created. This is the Soviet P model that was upgraded to the same standard as the MLD but without the aerodynamic enhancements.
      - Additional MiG-23M (85) variant created. This is a few squadrons of the Soviet M model that had its IFF upgraded some time between 1978 and the early 90's (Same nose IFF antenna as the MLD and P (82).
      - Additional MiG-23MLD (Soviet-Afgan War) variant created. This is the Soviet MLD but reflects the specific loadouts, modifications, countermeasures and markings of the MLD models that served in the Soviet Afgan war.
      - Updated weapons from the RSSW 099 mod.
       
      To Install:
      1, Delete ALL previous TW MiG-23 mods.
      2, Unpack and drop the 2 parts of this download into your main mods folder.
      3, You MUST override when prompted.
       
      Credits:
      - ThirdWire.
      - Crusader.
      - Stary.
      - Snailman.
      - Eburger68.
      - Paladrian.
      - Svetlin
      - Cocas
       
      CombatAce fair agreement applies.
       
      Enjoy,
      Dan (dtmdragon).

      2,101 downloads

         (7 reviews)

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    23. CAF Condor F.1

      By KnightWolf45

      Panavia Condor F.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 On July 25th 1968 a memorandum of understanding was signed by Belgium, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and West Germany expressing their interest and intent on producing a multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) with a tentative in-service date of 1975. Belgium dropped out very early and before the end of the year Canada had also pulled out with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau claiming that they simply could not afford it but this was, perhaps, a convenient excuse to hide behind whilst Trudeau's liberal goverment re-shaped the entire Canadian armed forces. For a short while the remaining four nations ploughed on but the Dutch became increasingly concerned as their prime mission was for an air superiority fighter and even though they had cranked in severe requirements for long radius of action and maximum performance in air combat at all altitudes they then complained when the resultant design became larger and therefore more expensive. Once the Dutch had left the MRCA project the remaining three nations formed a Joint Working Group firming up on requirements, removing excessive demands and establishing a technically viable baseline solution to their MRCA requirement. Fashionably, this baseline solution was a swing-wing design with afterburing turbofan engines. With all three Governments on board the project was to be delivered by a co-ordinating organisation called NAMMO (NATO MRCA Management Organisation) employing three newly created international contractor companies; Panavia Aircraft GmbH (airframe), Turbo-Union Ltd (engines) and Avionica Systems Engineering GmbH (avionics) that would combine to produce the Panavia Tornado. Whilst the RAF were fully behind the swing-wing MRCA design for their all-weather interdiction and strike requirements they expressed deep concern over it's suitability to meet their RAF Air Staff Requirement 395 which called for a long-range interceptor to replace the Lightning and Phantom. Influenced by U.S. studies on future air superiority fighter aircraft, and especially by John Boyd's energy–maneuverability theory, the RAF demanded an aircraft with extra power and maneuverability compared to the proposed Tornado ADV. Whilst they conceded that the Tornado ADV might be acceptable as a long-range interceptor it would be totally outclassed as a 'central front' fighter by the expected threats of the next generation of Soviet fighter aircraft (in particular, and before it's limitations became known, the MiG-25 was especially feared). When the UK Government argued that another combat aircraft could not be considered on cost grounds the RAF reminded them that the proposed Tornado ADV was already morphing into a different aircraft with a longer forward fuselage to accommodate semi-recessed Sparrow/Skyflash missiles, more powerful engines to address the low power to weight ratio and a totally different avionics package. Panavia were already ahead of the curve with several design studies on various advanced air superiority fighter aircraft with the most promising being 'Projekt Condor' from the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) design team at Ottobrun for a single-seat air superiority fighter powered by a single large afterburning turbofan engine (the RB.250 - itself a paper project by Turbo-Union but based on a scaled-up Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan). Preliminary technical studies demonstrated that Specific Excess Power and manoueverability were off the chart when compared to all current fighter aircraft and a parallel study on the market for such an aircraft in the 1975 to 1990 period revealed a potential market for 600 aircraft in Western Europe and the Middle East alone. Unexpected support for Projekt Condor came from the Italian Government who sought a follow-on fighter aircraft to replace the Aeritalia F-104S on the Turin production line. In the UK, with unemployment at its highest level since 1940, the incoming Conservative Government led by Edward Heath supported the project as one of a raft measures to boost the UK economy. By 1971 all three Governments (Italy, the UK and West Germany) were in agreement and the Panavia Condor programme was allowed to proceed with an initial order for 10 Condor prototype and development aircraft and 465 production aircraft (West Germany 200, UK 165 and Italy 100) to be assembled on final production lines in each country but with workload shared out with the United Kingdom and West Germany each having a 40% share of the workload with the remaining 20% going to Italy. With inflation running rampant in Western Europe the Condor programme was under the strictest financial scrutiny during the early 1970's but luckily escaped the axe on at least two occassions. Despite the Condor programme being a political football (and seemingly a permanent fixture in the news headlines) development moved swiftly aided by the existing collaborative structures within Panavia recently created for the Tornado programme. With a new airframe and a new engine Panavia were keen to avoid also introducing a completely new avionics package so sensibly opted for an off-the-shelf purchase of the Hughes APG-63 multimode radar system but designed to incorporate a software programmable signal processor allowing the system to be modified to accommodate new modes and weapons through software reprogramming rather than by a more costly and disruptive hardware retrofit. The first prototype (PC-01) was structurally complete by early April 1974 and was trucked from Ottobrun to the Hannover Air Show where it was displayed in the static park attracting considerable interest from Saudi Arabian and Omani officials. DA-01 was then taken to Manching to be mated with the Turbo-Union RB.250 engine for ground-testing and taxying trials that continued during the summer months before MBB's chief test pilot, Nils Meister, took to the air on August 15th 1974. A few short weeks later he dazzled the crowds at the 1974 Farnborough Air Show demonstrating the Condor's remarkable manoueverability. The fleet of development aircraft began to build up during 1975 with the only real mishap occuring when DA-06 (whose main task was armament development) was mysteriously lost over the Irish Sea. Entering service with No.23 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on April 1st, 1978 the Condor F.1 eventually served with seven squadrons in the UK and another two in RAF Germany. Primary armament was the Skyflash semi-active radar homing air-to-air missile and the AIM-9L 'all-aspect' version of the Sidewinder infra-red air-to-air missile. In addition, the Condor was fitted with two internal Mauser BK-27 cannon (developed for the Panavia Tornado) each with 250 rounds. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the CondorF1 folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the CondorF1 folder into your Decals folder. 3. From the GUNS folder drag and drop the BK-27 folder into your Guns folder (you might already have this). CREDITS Thanks to everyone at Cocas Aircraft Factory and especially to Nyghtfall (skins) and Spinners (decals & screens). packing and original read me Spinners Regards Cocas Version 1 - 05/05/2020

      168 downloads

         (1 review)

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    24. [Fictional] Vought F-8E 'BZ' Crusader 'Belgium'

      By Spinners

      Vought F-8E 'BZ' Crusader for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock F-8E to give a fictional export version for the Force Navale Belgium / Belgische Zeemacht in an approximate 1970's timeline with markings an equally fictional Osprey squadron.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-8E_BZ folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-8E_BZ folder into your Decals folder.
      3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PilotFNB folder into your Pilots folder.

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to TK for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
      And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 02/05/2020
      Version 1 - 22/10/2011  
       
       

      104 downloads

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    25. SF2 E\F-111\A\D\E\F USAF Combat Lancers\Aardvarks\Ravens Redux 2016

      By Viper63a

      SF2 E\F-111\A\D\E\F USAF Combat Lancers\Aardvarks\Ravens Redux 2016
      by Viper63a, dtmdragon, Lel and Fanatic Modder!
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      This mod was intended as an update to FastCargo's Super Vark Package (See link below), but it can be a standalone mod if you just want the USAF F-111s included in this pack. If you want to install both packs, FastCargo's pack must be installed first as that is the older pack.
      You can get FastCargo's pack here...
      http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
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      What's included in this mod pack?
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      This mod includes the updated individual E/F-111A/D/E/F mod packs + other excellent contributions! I had some requests to put them all into one pack for it would be easier to download. So here they are. All the F-111s in this packs are also available for individual downloads in the following links...if you just want a certain model. The F-111D updates from dtmdragon, Lel and Fanatic Modder are only available in this mod pack.
      * F-111A Jets for Vietnam: The 428th, 429th and 430th TFS from Tahkli RTAFB!
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15542-sf2-updated-f-111a-jets-for-vietnam-the-428th-429th-and-430th-tfs-from-tahkli-rtafb/ * F-111D Aardvarks from Cannon AFB: The 481st, 522nd, 523rd and 524th TFS from the 27th TFW. Contribution by dtmdragon with support from Lel Fanatic Modder (FM).  * F-111E Aardvarks from USAF/E RAF Upper Heyford 20th TFW. The 55th, 77th and 79th TFS!
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15514-sf2-updated-f-111e-aardvarks-usafe-raf-upper-heyford-20th-tfw-the-55th-77th-and-79th-tfs/ * F-111F Aardvarks from USAF/E 48th Liberty Wing. The 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th TFS!
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15510-sf2-updated-f-111f-aardvarks-from-usafe-48th-liberty-wing-the-492nd-493rd-494th-and-495th-tfs/ * EF-111A Ravens From 42nd (UH), 429th (CC), and 390th (MO) Electronic Countermeasure Squadrons!
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15520-sf2-updated-ef-111a-ravens-from-42nd-uh-429th-cc-and-390th-mo-electronic-countermeasure-squadrons/ -------------------------------------------------------------
      Installation:
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      I recommend that you back up your mod folder (or just the Effects, \Objects\Aircraft\F-111* folders). I just make a copy the mod folder, try the mod, if I like it, I delete the backup. If I don't, I delete the new/updated mod folder and rename the old backup/copy back to the original names to reset to my original setup.
      * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder (the uncompressed "Effects and Objects" folders only) to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite.
      My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
      C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
      Note: You should be able to install this mod into any SF2 series, it doesn't have to be StrikeFighter2 Europe.
      * To remove, simply delete the active "Effects and Objects" folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
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      Add F111 SoundList
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      Lastly, Read the "Add F111 SoundList.txt" readme file on updating your your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file with the custiom F-111 sound files included in this pack.
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      Thats it - Enjoy!
      Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
      =Viper=
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      Credits:
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      If you're interested in some of the mods I referenced/used in my mod (can't say it's mine really, my contribution?)...here they are! Excellent mods all!
      * FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
      http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
      * Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2)
      http://combatace.com/files/file/14798-f-111-improvedskinpack/
      * Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
      http://combatace.com/topic/36438-ef-111a-version-20/
      * LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
      http://combatace.com/topic/80711-f-111-tac-pack/
      * Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
      http://combatace.com/files/file/14574-fictional-general-dynamics-f-111a-early-tac/
      * Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2)
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15143-the-afterburner-mod/
      * Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
      http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
      F-111D Additions! Ravenclaw for the weapon models. dtmdragon the avionics, cockpit repaint, loadout.ini, what if AIM-7G, data.ini overhaul and repackaging with the updated skins. FANATIC MODDER and LeL helped with the data/loadout.ini information and testing.
       
      Thank you all for your contributions!!

      1,730 downloads

         (11 reviews)

      16 comments

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