Strike Fighters 2 Series by Thirdwire

Suez '56 Upgrade
One of my favorite campaign ever. A Sea Venom & Canberra festival!
Added:
- Sea Venom - by Veltro2k from Venom 21/22 pack -
- Hunter F5 (TW) - Redone -
- Canberra B2 (TW) - from my own pack -
- Canberra B6 (TW) - New -
- Historical Serial Numbers;
- Medals  (by Captain Vengeur ?)
- Loading Screen;

- Stock Kadesh '56 Campaign Upgraded (Fly Them All!)
- No. 13/15 Squadrons RAF bug - Fixed
To install:
- InstalI 48-56 Exp.1 Redux Here:
- Delete All previous SeaVenom; Hunter5/F5; CanberraB2/6
- Overwrite new planes files
That's all!
Enjoy
@ paulopanz
 

What is it?
It's a paint scheme for the Su-27 Flanker of the Belkan Air Force, 5th Air Division, 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, "Gelb" Team from the game Ace Combat Zero
The Gelb Team, of the Belkan Air Force's 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, consists of a two-plane formation of two Su-37 Terminators. The squad's leader, Major Orbert Jager, and his wingman, Lieutenant Rainer Altman, were the pilots assigned to the Gelb Team. They were commonly assigned to interception missions along the Hydrian Line, the southern defence line. Due to their flawless and synchronized flying style, the two pilots became known as the "Coupled Cormorants".
In the beginning of the Belkan War in 1995, the Gelb Team was a large part of Belka's air and ground superiority, despite their odd formation. It was the flexibility their formation provided which allowed them to be more effective than a classic fighter squadron. However, when the Allied Forces went on the offensive, the Hydrian Line was stretched thin. The Gelb Team was forced to sortie five times a day in order to maintain the line, but due to the sudden attack, were left with little logistics support and not receiving even basic maintenance for their aircraft.
Despite being overused, the "Coupled Cormorants" maintained the battle-line, until they were sent to the Ustian capital, Directus, in order to stop the city from being retaken by the Allied Forces. However, they arrived late into the battlefield, but did engage the Ustian 6th Air Division, 66th Air Force Unit "Galm Team" and were shot down. The flight leader was killed in action, but Gelb 2 his wingman ejected safely and later went on to settle in the city where he was shot down over.
**I've used Marcfighter's Su-27 Flanker instead due to it being more commonly used, in addition to the fact that the template is actually available.**
 
Which addon(s) are required?
Su-27 Flanker by Marcfighter & BPAO (Link to File)
**(You will also have to add a new nation "Belka" into nations.ini, instructions inside)**
Credits
Skin and Decals : Zachtan1234
Template : russouk2004 & Sundowner (Link to Template)
Check out my other work :
F-16C Windhover Squadron (Ace Combat 6)
F-15C Galm Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-22A Gryphus Squadron (Ace Combat X)
F-5E Wardog Squadron (Ace Combat 5)
F-15E Sorcerer (Ace Combat Zero)
JAS 39 Gripen-C Indigo (Ace Combat Zero)
F/A-18E Grun Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-14D Schnee (Ace Combat Zero)
YF-23A Wizard (Ace Combat Zero)
F-22A Aggressors (Fictional)
F-4E Mobius (Ace Combat 4)
Eurofighter-GmbH EF-2000 "Typhoon" Rot Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-14A/B/D Tomcats of The Unsung War (Ace Combat 5)
J-35J Draken & Rafale-M Espada Team (Ace Combat Zero)

What is it?
It's a paintscheme for the SAAB J-35J Draken  and Dassault Rafale-M F1of the Sapin Air Force, 9th Air and Land Division, 11th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Espada" from the game Ace Combat Zero
Espada Team, formerly members of the 9th Air and Land Division, 11th Tactical Fighter Squadron, is a fighter squadron from Sapin that participated in the A World With No Boundaries uprising.
The operational history behind the Espada Squadron is unknown, but it is known that Marcela Vasquez held a relationship with her commander, Alberto Lopez. In October of 1995, Lopez defected to A World With No Boundaries movement that rose in central Osea after the Belkan War, abandoning their base in Sapin and disappearing without a trace. They were not the only soldiers from Sapin to join the group, as Air Force commander Ramos Gonzales and his Suerte Squadron followed suit. 
On 25 December of 1995, the squadron accompanied the XB-0 Hresvelgr during the bombing of Lumen in the coup d'etat, along with other rebel pilots from the movement, and carried out airstrikes on Valais Air Base later that day. Galm Team pursued the XB-0 to the Waldreich Mountains, where it clashed with Espada. Vasquez and Lopez were shot down, and the squadron was disbanded.
 
*VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Doghouse for his amazing Major Lee's America Northwest Map (Major Lee's America Northwest Winter terrain)*
 
Which addon(s) are required?
Marine Rafale Mod for SFP V2 by JAT & Ravenclaw_007 (Link to File)
The Scandinavian Front J 35 Draken Flygvapnet Package by Team TSF & Friends  (Link to File)
**(You will also have to add a new nation "Sapin" into nations.ini, instructions inside)**
Credits
Skin and Decals : Zachtan1234
Template : J-35 - Sony Tuckson (Link to Template)
Template : Rafale - Ravenclaw_007  (Link to Template)
Check out my other work :
F-16C Windhover Squadron (Ace Combat 6)
F-15C Galm Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-22A Gryphus Squadron (Ace Combat X)
F-5E Wardog Squadron (Ace Combat 5)
F-15E Sorcerer (Ace Combat Zero)
JAS 39 Gripen-C Indigo (Ace Combat Zero)
F/A-18E Grun Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-14D Schnee (Ace Combat Zero)
YF-23A Wizard (Ace Combat Zero)
F-22A Aggressors (Fictional)
F-4E Mobius (Ace Combat 4)
Eurofighter-GmbH EF-2000 "Typhoon" Rot Team (Ace Combat Zero)
F-14A/B/D Tomcats of The Unsung War (Ace Combat 5)
 

This is a complete skin with decals for an F-15A Eagle in Air Superiority Blue paint scheme. Just so every knows...this is for Streakeagle.
"The only paint schemes I like better are the specail "Streak Eagle" no-paint scheme and the original air superiority blue."
Anyway...again, I hope you guys enjoy.
 
Pappy

Here is the F-15A in Hi-Rez with Lo- Viz stencil per a request from a good friend. Hope you guys enjoy.
Pappy

 
SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-42 & VA-128 Skin/Decals Pack              2/12/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the stock 3W A-6A*
2 new skins for the 3W A-6A Intruder that depict VA-42 "Green Pawns" and VA-128 "Golden Intruders". Be advised that these are =NOT= combat squadrons, but the Fleet Replacement Squadrons, responsible for training pilots and bombardier/navigators for all Intruder squadrons. VA-42 recieved the very first Intruder in June, 1963. VA-128 recieved theirs in September, 1967. These 2 squadron represent the East Coast (VA-42, NAS Oceana) and West Coast (VA-128, NAS Whidbey Island) training units.
All markings are decals (excepting squadron color flash on tail fins), almost all made new for this mod (excepting the Pawn on VA-42, reused and modified from the original), and decal randomization is TRUE*.  
All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical for the A-6A, but should be considered "generic" as they do not depict actual aircraft from this unit. BuNum decalss are the same ones as supplied with another recent upload. Just allow the "Overwrite?" when asked during installing. 
The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in stock jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-42 Green Pawns (FRS-ATL) 
VA-128 Golden Intruders (FRS-PAC) 
Please note, =NOTHING= is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts, nothing . You should have made it flyable already or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6A.ini) to stop reversion to AI-only, you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
*Be advised of while testing, for some reasons, when selecting these skins, the Modex almost always went to the last number*

Here is the E-2C Hawkeye WITHOUT the lower white surfaces for all those who are looking for a late model E-2C.
Again, enjoy,
Pappy

A Hi-Rez skin for Thirdwires F-15A Eagle. Sorry for the long delay. Hope all who use it enjoy. 
Thanks to TK for the aircraft and to all who encouraged me to make this, especially my friend SoulFreak.
Any questions or comments can be sent to me here.
 
 

                              E-8A/C Joint STARS
This mod builds upon the E-8C found in the original ODS campaign and corrects for an E-8A as used in Desert Storm.
    Included
E-8A with skins for Desert Storm, Testing (92-95), and Bosnia
E-8C with skins for the 93d ACW and the 116th ACW Georgia Air National Guard
    Installation
unzip, cut/copy and paste to mod folder. allow overwrite (should only apply to ODS mod folders), although for best results remove the old E-8C files from aircraft and decals.
    Credits
the original model and skin was created by The Mirage Factory, based on the 707 model by Bpao
C-130 pit by dels
Skin adjustments, tga and ini work by daddyairplanes
original moddable game by TK
    Known Issues
dels C-130 pit is used to make the aircraft player flyable. this pit is not very suited to the 707 airframe (alot of extra frame for a 707), but works for its purpose. The aircraft was not originally intended to be player flyable (airborne command and control not being a player mission set) and is best used as eye candy. However, i always put a pit in so i can see how my work progressed, and leave it for you guys to use too.
I hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
11 Feb 2018
 

As promised...here is the E-2C Hawkeye in Hi-Rez for all you guys who released E-2 Hawkeye skins in 512 x 512. Hope you guys enjoy.
Special thanks to 1977Frenchie for all his help in the completion of this skin.
 
Questions or comments can be sent to me here.
 
Regards,
Pappy

SF2 A-6A Intruder, VA-95 Skin/Decals Pack              2/6/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6A*
A new skin for the 3W A-6A Intruder that depicts VA-95 "Green Lizards" during 1974-74 embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA during the Vietnam War.
Almost all markings are decals (excepting squadron color flash on tail fin), most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE*.  All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical for the A-6A, but should be considered "generic" as they do not depict actual aircraft from this unit. Also, this is the very first CAG skin I've ever done (so be kind). 
The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in stock jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-95 Green Lizards (73-74)
As the Green Lizards are also a stock squadron, using this skin for campaigns should be a fairly easy edit.
Please note, =NOTHING= is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts, nothing . You should have made it flyable already or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6A.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 A-6E Intruder, VA-196 Skin/Decals Pack              2/1/2018
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Preferred) =
*Can be used in any install that has access to the A-6E*
A new skin for the 3W A-6E Intruder that depicts VA-196 "Main Battery" during 1980 when embarked aboard USS CORAL SEA (also possibly at Gonzo Station, but I haven't confirmed this).
Almost all markings are decals, most made new for this mod, and decal randomization is TRUE. All serial (BuAerNums) are 100% historical in nature. Unfortunately, I could not match all to their Modex number. On the Number display dropdown, those marked with a star (*) are correctly matched. But all are aircraft that served in VA-196 at one time or another. The Default Start Date switch isused on this skin, so in 1980, you should see only this one. The aircraft is finished in the standard Grey/White scheme, with full color markings. The skin is in jpg format.
On the Loadout Screen, for skin selection you'll see:
VA-196 Main Battery (1980)
Please note, NOTHING is included that makes the aircraft flyable; no inis, cockpit parts (I use the Razbam payware pit on my A-6E & A-6E TRAMs). You should have made them flyable or need to seek the "parts" on your own. Also, if you have made it flyable, and use the "Read Only" trick on the main ini (A-6E.ini), you'll have to un-read only it to add this skin.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company
for the United States Navy as a replacement for the earlier, piston-engined E-1 Tracer, which was rapidly becoming obsolete.
The aircraft's performance has been upgraded with the E-2B, and E-2C versions, where most of the changes were made to the radar
and radio communications due to advances in electronic integrated circuits and other electronics.
The fourth major version of the Hawkeye is the E-2D, which first flew in 2007.
The E-2 was the first aircraft designed specifically for its role, as opposed to a modification of an existing airframe,
such as the Boeing E-3 Sentry. Variants of the Hawkeye have been in continuous production since 1960, giving it the longest
production run of any carrier-based aircraft.
The E-2 also received the nickname "Super Fudd" because it replaced the E-1 Tracer "Willy Fudd".
In recent decades, the E-2 has been commonly referred to as the "Hummer" because of the distinctive sounds of its turboprop
engines, quite unlike that of turbojet and turbofan jet engines. In addition to U.S. Navy service, smaller numbers of E-2s
have been sold to the armed forces of Egypt, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.
WHAT's IN:
- a new flyable plane
- 9 new/upgraded skins
CREDITS:
- Wrench: Upgrade pack, VAW-123, VAW-124, JASDF skins
- Dave & JSF Aggie: VAW-112, VAW-121 skins
- paulopanz: other skins (IDF, EAF, Marine, Mexico, Singapore,Taiwan), revamp pack
INSTALL:
- SF2nA needed
- all in your mod folder and overwrite

Enjoy
@paulopanz
 

SF2NA A-6E TRAM VA-176 Skin/Decal Pak                  1/24/2018
= For SF2NA (Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
* Designed for SF2:NA, but can be used in any install (full 5 merged) that has access to the A-6E TRAM Intruder (aka: A-6E_79) *
This package contains 1 new skin in lo-viz TPS for the A-6E TRAM Intruder, that comes with SF2:NA. This package represents:
VA-176 "Thunderbolts" embarked aboard USS INDEPENDENCE with the 6th Fleet (Med)
The skin maps are in jpg format. Decal randomization has been set to "TRUE". 25 new Modex and serial numbers (BuNums) have been created for this mod. BuNums, while correct for the A-6E, should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they do not represent any specific aircraft within any given squadron. All markings are decals. However, it should be noted nothing to make this AI plane flyable is included. Other mods provide the necessary instructions and "parts".
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... 
Good Hunting!
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
 

Draken J-35OE Austrian Air Force.

PLEASE BE AWARE; This release of TSF 2 is unpolished and is to be considered a Beta version. In short, there will be bugs and not all of them have been found. Unless things change significantly, there will not be more releases.
Please read the letter below to understand why.

If you just want the SK 60 or the Saab 37 Viggen - look in the Aircraft section. If not posted there, they will be posted there shortly.

A letter from the Project Leader:
My name is Jonathan and I am the project leader of The Scandinavian Front. I want to apologize that I will not be living up to the vision I had for The Scandinavian Front. The reason for this is because between my new full time job and all my other projects, TSF 2 fell by the wayside. This is not fair to TSF nor is it fair to you.

This is to be considered a Beta release. It has bugs. The Campaigns have not been fully balanced. But it is a playground that you can play around with - just like always. But this will be the Final Release of TSF 2. I sat down one too many times trying to make it perfect and I will have to accept that TSF 2 may never be. Maybe some day I will sit down and release a patch to bring it up to speed. But today is not that day.

I want to thank all the fans of TSF 2 for their support during this time. It has been invaluble. I also want to thank AngelP, Stary, Ravenclaw and my mate Paulopanz who have been there for me to make this mod what it is today. Without them, I could never have made this dream. Do not blame them for the unpolished state of this release, they gave me their all and I am very grateful.

FEATURES

Fly and fight with Aircraft from the Scandinavian Air Forces, including the legendary Saab lineup of aircraft in combat against the Soviet Union in multiple scenarios from 1950 to 2014.

Campaigns include several intensive conflicts, training missions and a virtual museum allowing you to follow a Swedish Flottilj for most of its history!

Now at last - Saab SK60 and Saab 37 Viggen are avalible to fly in TSF 2 alongside - for the first time - Soviet Aircraft in service of the fictionalFinno-Soviet Republic!

More AI Aircraft to fly with or against!

Updated Terrain Tiles, Weapons and Menu Screens.

Optimized code; unused and outdated assets removed.

Installation:
This mod requires SF2: Europe.
SF2 North Atlantic, Expansion Pack 1 and DLC 008 J 34 Hawker Hunter is highly recommended.
Please be aware that without SF2 North Atlantic, at least two Campaigns will be unavalible.
First of all, make sure you are using SF2: Europe and that it is patched to the latest version. This is _vital_.
Check Thirdwire.com if you are unsure what the latest patch is, but the game should notify you if there is new patches out.
Delete ANY PRIOR TSF MOD INSTALLATION! This is vital as items has been renamed, moved or otherwise changed.
If you are using a mod, or plan to use one, TSF will mess around with settings other mods may be using. As such, creating a seperate mod folder for TSF is a good idea. If you only plan to use TSF, then this step can be bypassed.
Go to your installation folder (Usually C:\Program Files\Thirdwire\Strike Fighters 2). Make a copy of Strike Fighters 2.exe / Strike Fighters 2 Europe.exe depending on what you prefer and got installed. Name the Copy Strike Fighters 2 TSF.exe . Start your new .exe once, then close the game.
Now go to your Mod Folders. For Windows 7/Vista, this is located in C:\Users\Name\Saved Games\Thirdwire. For Windows XP Users, it is usually in My Documents.

Download ALL THE FILES into THE SAME FOLDER and Unzip TSF2_Final from TSF2_FinalPack.7z.001. You need 7z or Winrar to do this.

Unzip the contents of the 7zip files "TSF2_Final" into the mod folder of your choice.
If you do not own Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic, then unzip "Unzip if you do not have SF NA.7z". Read the Readme included and follow it to the letter.
If you own Strike Figthers 2 Expansion Pack 1, unzip "Install if you do not have SF NA.7z". Allow any overwrites.
If you own DLC 008 J 34 Hawker Hunter, unzip "Install if you have DLC 008 J 34 Hawker Hunter.7z". Allow any overwrites.
If you own DLC 028, unzip "Install_if_you_have_DLC28.7z". Allow any overwrites.
(Please read the included Credits file. I could not do what I do without the lovely people who helped me by allowing me to use their work!)

Saab 105
by AngelP & JonathanRL
The Saab 105 is a Swedish high-wing, twinjet trainer aircraft developed in the early sixties as a private venture by Saab AB. The Swedish Air Force, which had opted procured the type for various roles, issued the aircraft with the designation Sk 60. The Sk 60 entered service in 1967, replacing the ageing De Havilland Vampire fleet.
The Swedish Air Force bought a total of 150 aircraft and another 40 were exported to Austria, designated Saab 105Ö. The Saab 105 is also the aircraft used by Swedish Air Force display team Team 60 and was formerly used by two display teams of the Austrian Air Force, "Karo As" and "Silver Birds".
This package contains two Flyable Aircraft.
Sk 60B:
Two-seat attack version for the Swedish Air Force, modified from Sk 60A with new weapons sight.
Sk 60C:
Two-seat ground attack/reconnaissance version for the Swedish Air Force with extended camera nose. One new-build prototype and 29 conversions from Sk 60A.
INSTALLATION:
Copy the package into your Mod Folder of your choice.
Have fun.
CONDITIONS FOR USE:
Modders Agreement is in effect.
Credits:
3D model & Skin by AngelP
Cockpit by Stary
Weapons by Ravenclaw_007
Corrections, fact checking, adjustments and loadouts by JonathanRL
 

My massive collection of aircraft and related insignias, emblems and patches!
I forgot to mention, I didn't create all of these...didn't mean to imply I made them all...I collected them from all over...here and the net...
I could not find the source (CombatAce Links) for some of the items, (didn't remember where I got it from) so I removed them...sorry about that...
Enjoy!
V.

Sea Venom FAW.21 - Improved version, equivalent to Venom NF.3. 4,950 lbf (22.1 kN) Ghost 104 engine, AI Mk 21 (US APS-57) radar. 167 built.
Sea Venom FAW.22 - More powerful (5,300 lbf (23.6 kN)) Ghost 105 engine, giving improved high-altitude performance. 39 new built.
Sea Venom ECM.21-22 - Six FAW.21s modified from 1957 for ECM purposes. ECM.22Equivalent of ECM.21, based on FAW.22. No armament.
 
In 1956 Sea Venoms, alongside RAF Venoms, took part in the Suez War which began on 31 October. They were from Nos. 809, 892, 893 Naval Air Squadrons
based on the light fleet carrier HMS Albion and fleet carrier HMS Eagle.
The Anglo-French invasion, codenamed Operation Musketeer, took place in response to the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by Egypt's leader, General Nasser.
The air war began on the 31 October 1956 signalling the beginning of the Suez War. The Sea Venoms launched many sorties, bombing a variety of targets in Egypt in the process.
By 1959, the Sea Venom began to be replaced in Royal Navy service by the de Havilland Sea Vixen, an aircraft that also had the distinctive twin-boom tail.
The Sea Venom would be withdrawn from frontline service soon afterwards. The type continued to fly with second line FAA units until the last were withdrawn in 1970
 
WHAT's IN:
 
3 new planes
26 skins
decals, weapons, pilots
 
CREDITS:
 
- Veltro2k model
- Baffmeister FM
- Spillone104 sound, inis tweakings, testings
- Stary pit
- Wrench original templates, hangar templates
- paulopanz skins, decals, screens
 
INSTALL:
 
- put all in your mod folder
 
OPTIONAL:
 
- hangars 1024 x 726
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz
 

 
NOTE: an update for Suez '56 campaign pack is in the makings, not only Seavenoms, stay tuned!

Bell D-188 (XF-109 / XF3L) “What if” Projects for Thirdwire Strike Fighter 2
 
I am big fan of Bell D-188 projects and when I saw XF-109 for SF2, I got inspired to expand XF-109.  I quote the statement from author of XF-109 mod for SF2:

"Had it been built, the Bell D-188A project would have been one of the most unorthodox aircraft to fly, and certainly the most unusual in the US Air Force inventory." - Veltro2k, creator of XF-109 mods for SF1 / SF2.
 
I want to give Bell D-188 the opportunities to be flown by anyone virtually in simulation, no matter how flawed she may be.  I decided to work on both Bell D-188 (XF-109 for USAF) and D-188A (XF3L for US Navy).

I want to give my big thank to Veltro2K for creating XF-109 in the first place and Wrench for upgrading XF-109 mod for SF2, especially for sharing his updated files with me.  I, too, want to thank Combatace community, all of you are reasons why I worked on this project.
 
And at the same time, please keep in mind that there are several files that are from other mods, I am giving credits to all modders who created each materials that is used in Bell D-188 projects:
 

CREDITS:
 
Note: If it is required that I must take any of the files off from D-188 Projects, please let me know.  I will fix it ASAP and I intend to respect everyone’s work, especially giving credits to everyone who is involved with D-188 projects.
 
To my friends and Combatace community:
I truly thank everyone who got involved with D-188 projects, all of you are reasons why I am able to finish this project.  All of you rocks!
 
Bell XF-109 for SF2:
I give my big thank to Veltro2k for creating XF-109 (D-188) mod for SF1 and SF2.  ( http://combatace.com/files/file/13169-bell-xf-109/ ) He is the reason why I have the opportunities to work on mod projects for SF2, along with Combatace community.
 
Bell XF-109 updates:
I express my many thanks to Wrench for being very involved with D-188 projects.  He has helped me lot with the mod, especially sending me his updated data.ini files for XF-109. ( http://combatace.com/topic/74104-f-109-tweeks-pak-for-sf2/ )

Sound effects:
J85-GE.wav and J85-GE_AB.wav are directly from Macelena’s F-5E mods for SF2 ( http://combatace.com/files/file/10446-mirage-factory-f-5e-for-sf2/ ), I truly thank him for the sound files for J85-GE.  Note: J85-GE.wav and J85-GE_AB.wav are renamed from F5Engine.wav and F5AB.wav. The reason why I renamed the files is because there are so many sound files from different mods for SF2.  I hope that renamed files will make it easier to find in sound folder, just for in case, if anyone need to find them.
 
Afterburner effects:
Afterburner came from Mirage Factory F-8 Crusader Superpack for SF2.  ( http://combatace.com/files/file/10646-mirage-factory-f-8-crusader-super-pack/ ) and I truly thank to everyone who is involved creating F-8 Crusader Superpack for SF2.
 
To everyone who helped me:
 
Wrench à Thank you for the help with feedback involved, it helped lot with D-188 projects.
 
76.IAP-Blackbird à Thank you for your help with D-188 projects.
 
FalconC45 à Thank you so much for helping testing the mods.
 
 
Instruction:
 
1)    Extract D-188_Project and you will see 4 folders:
a.     Effects
b.     Sounds
c.     STOL Versions
d.     VSTOL Versions
(Note:  For F/A-109B (USMC), I highly recommend V/STOL version for taking off / landing on USMC ships.  There are still STOL version, for in case, if you still prefer to go with STOL method.
 
2)    Drop Effects and Sounds folder into main Strike Fighter 2 mod folder.
3)    There are two different versions of Bell D-188 (F-109s and F/A-109s):
a.     STOL version – All of aircraft have all 6 jet engines operation, especially when you are in STOL mode.  Because all engines from rotating engines and main fuselage engines are running at the same time, it is impossible to performance VTOL mode.
b.     V/STOL version – All of aircraft only have rotating engine operation.  I divided the thrusts from main fuselage engines and added them to rotating engines, to make up for main fuselage engines not having any thrusts.  (See “Flight model” for more information about flight model for VSTOL version) This enable you to be able to performance V/STOL and VTOL mode.  However, I removed afterburner effects from main fuselage engines (except for exhaust smokes).  It does not look right if you are in VTOL mode with afterburner running from fuselage.  But you still can re-enable afterburner for main fuselage engines with few steps.  Look at bottom of README for the instruction for re-enabling afterburner effects.
4)    For your information, XF-109s / F-109s are USAF version, XF3L / F/A-109s are US Navy and US Marine Corps version.
5)    Go into either STOL or VSTOL version of folders, drop Objects folder into main Strike Fighter 2 mod folder.
 
 
Information:
 
1)    XF-109 is based on D-188 project which is historically designed for US Air Force.  F-109s variants aircraft are fictional “What if” if US Air Force decided to accept XF-109.
2)    XF3L is based on D-188 project which is historically designed for US Navy.  F/A-109s variants are fictional “What if” US Navy and US Marine Corp decided to accept XF3L.
3)    Configuration/Upgrades for XF-109 / F-109s (USAF):
a.     XF-109 (1961)
                                                i.     Prototype version
                                              ii.     Powered by J85-GE-5
                                             iii.     Role: Interceptor
b.     F-109A (1964)
                                                i.     Role: Interceptor
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-5A
c.     F-109A (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Interceptor
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
d.     F-109B (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter and bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     More capable of delivering air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
e.     F-109B (1973)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter - Bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
f.      F-109B (1976)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter - Bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
g.     F-109C (1980)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics and cockpit
h.     F-109G (1971)
                                                i.     Role: SEAD “Wild Weasel”
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Embedded ECM
2.     Chaff / Flare
                                             iv.     Capable of delivering various air to ground ordinances, especially for role of SEAD.
i.      F-109G (1976)
                                                i.     Role: SEAD “Wild Weasel”
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iv.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to ground ordinances
 
4)    Configuration/Upgrades for XF3L / F/A-109s (USN):
a.     XF3L (1963)
                                                i.     Prototype version
                                              ii.     Powered by J85-GE-5
                                             iii.     Role: Multi-Role
b.     F/A-109A (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     More capable of delivering air to air / air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
c.     F/A-109A (1973)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
d.     F/A-109A (1977)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
 
5)    Configuration/Upgrades for F/A-109s (USMC):
a.     F/A-109B (1972)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Capable of delivering air to air / air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
b.     F/A-109B (1976)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
c.     F/A-109B (1984)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics and cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
 
 
EXTRA:
 
1)    Re-enable Afterburner effects for STOL version:
a.     For anyone who want to re-able afterburner effects for STOL version, open aircraft data.ini file and find this line of code:

// Engine - Fuselage ----------------------------------------------------------
 
b.     Under both [FusEngineLeft] and [FusEngineRight], you will see this code:

//AfterburnerEmitterName=F8AfterburnerEmitter
 
c.     Remove “//” from the code, so it looks like this:

AfterburnerEmitterName=F8AfterburnerEmitter
 
d.     Now you have working afterburner effects back in main fuselage engines, even when you are hovering in V/STOL version of aircraft.
 
 
Texture / Skins:
 
For now, D-188 (F-109s/F3Ls) projects do not have any additional skins for each aircraft, so if anyone have plans to create skins for D-188 projects, please let me know.  Any more skins for F-109s / F3Ls are always welcomed.
 
 
Flight model:
 
I am not expert with the flight mode.  If anyone can help with flight model, the helps are always welcomed for D-188 (F-109s/F3Ls) projects!  I did the basic flight model tweaking, in order, to make F-109s/F3L feel more realistic when flying them in SF2, theoretically.  The flight model is originally created by Veltro2K and updated by Wrench. Here are following features I tweaked in flight model:
 
1)    Slow roll rate = With two engines being mounted on each tip of wings, it means lot of weights.  And at the same time, with small wings from D-188s aircraft like F-104, in my opinion, it means slower roll rate.  However, as I stated, I am not an expert with flight model and any helps with flight model overhaul is always welcomed.
 
2)    Fixed sensitive rudder = The rudder was very sensitive so I reduced it lot, in order, for D-188s to have small movement when using rudder.
 
3)    Engines overhaul = I have done lot of works on each engine powers for each aircraft.  This is the math I used to convert lb of thrust to Netwon:

Note: XXX is any given numbers.

XXX lb (thrust) = XXX lb x 4.45 = XXX (thrust) Newton

And keep in mind that STOL / VSTOL version of each aircraft engine have different thrusts.  STOL have accuracy thrusts in newton for each six engine while VSTOL have increased thrusts for four engines.

Here are example:

XF-109 (STOL version)

Engine #1: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #2: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #3: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #4: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #5: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)

XF-109 (V/STOL version)

Note:  Because Engine #5 / #6 which is main fuselage engine having no thrusts, I divided them and moved to engine #1 to engine #2.

Engine #5 + engine #6 = Total engine thrust divided by four, then add them to each engine.

Engine #5: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)

Total Engine thrust: 4,800 LB (DRY)   7,200 (AB) / 4 = 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)

Engine #1: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #2: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #3: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #4: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)

Result:
Note: Engine #1 to #4 is rotating engines while Engine #5 to #6 is main fuselage engines.

Engine #1: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #2: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #3: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #4: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #5: 0 LB (DRY)  0 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 0 LB (DRY)  0 LB (AB)

V/STOL version have fuselage engines thrust moved to each rotating engines, to make up for having no thrusts in fuselage engines.

Here is the date about engines that each aircraft uses:
 
Aircraft (Service Date) Engine               Thrust in LB (Dry / AB - Afterburner)
 
XF-109               (1961 - 1969)   J85-GE-5           2,400 LB (DRY) 3,600 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109A               (1964 - 1975)   J85-GE-5A         2,450 LB (DRY) 3,850 LB (AB)
F-109A               (1969 - 1978)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109A               (1975 - 1986)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109B               (1969 - 1979)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109B               (1973 - 1984)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F-109B               (1976 - 1990)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109C               (1980 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109G               (1971 - 1984)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109G               (1976 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
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XF3L                   (1963 - 1970)   J85-GE-5A         2,450 LB (DRY) 3,850 LB (AB)
           
F/A-109A           (1969 - 1980)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F/A-109A           (1973 - 1986)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109A           (1977 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
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F/A-109B           (1972 - 1982)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109B           (1976 - 1990)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109B           (1982 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
 
Feedback:
 
Feedback are always appreciated for improving D-188 (F-109s / F3Ls) project.  I aim to keep improving project through time when I get the chance.
 
 
Message for everyone:
 
I truly hope that everyone enjoys the project I created for Thirdwire Strike Fighter 2 communities with the help from my friends and Combatace communities.
 
 
Eagle114th / ChaoticDragon - http://combatace.com/user/843-eagle114th/


 
 
 

What is it?
A skin template for Lud von Pipper / BPAO's J-35 by Sony Tuckson. This template was lost to time, but I managed to get a copy from Sony Tuckson and also managed to get permission to re-upload it. Enjoy!
Which addon(s) are required?
Any one of these J-35s will do, so long as they use Lud von Pipper / BPAO's J-35
Credits
Original 3D model by Lud von Pipper / BPAO
Skin by Sony Tuckson
 
 
 

Aquilon 202 – Two-seat version with ejector seats, an American AN/APQ-65 radar and air-conditioning. 50 built.
Aquilon 203 – Single-seat version with an American AN/APQ-94 radar and equipped with racks for air-to-air missiles. Prototype converted from Aquilon 202 plus 40 built.
Aquilon 204 – Two-seat training version without guns. 6 Converted from Aquilon 20.
 
WHAT's IN:
 
3 new planes
6 skins
decals, weapons, pilots
 
CREDITS:
 
- Veltro2k model
- Baffmeister FM
- Spillone104 sound, inis tweakings, testings
- Stary pit
- Wrench original templates, hangar templates
- paulopanz skins, decals, screens
Special thanks for help with references: Coupi
 
INSTALL:
 
- put all in your mod folder
 
OPTIONAL:
 
- hangars 1024 x 726
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz
 

This is a modified version of a MiG-21MF camo skin from "Marcfighters", I hope it will be useful in the new mod "Scandinavia". Good hunting, I wish you !