Maestrale class Frigate for Strike Fighters 2
 
Version 1.0 Release 12/05/2015
 
This model is not to be used in any commercial or for-profit packages. It may, however, be used in any freeware mod. According to the Combat-Ace terms of use.
 

Contents:
 
-Objects-
Maestrale Class Frigate
 
-Weapons-
Otomat Teseo MK2
Aster30
 
-Guns-
OtoBreda 127mm
 
-Decals-
HUll numbers for all the ships in service
 

Installation (SF2):
 
Extract each folder into the matching folders in your mod directory.
 

Notes.
 

v. 1.0: Initial Release
 
Credits:
 
Model:angelp, WhiteBoySamurai
Skins and textures: angelp
Ini files:angelp
Decals: angelp
Weapons; WhiteBoySamurai, angelp

SF2 Lockheed YF-12A "Starduster" (Veltro2K) Redux...
by Viper63a
 
This started out as an add-on pack to the "What If... SF2 Lockheed (Y)F-12A Starduster by Veltro2K" pack released by Wrench, but by the time I got done with it...it became a stand alone pack. Nothing else is required, but if you want to download the inspiration for this pack, you can find it here...
 
http://combatace.com/topic/76491-what-if-sf2-lockheed-yf-12a-starduster-by-veltro2k/
 
This pack adds the YF-12A "Starduster" and a new 1950/60s era pilot in grey flight suit. Comes complete with new skins, Hangar, Loading, Loadout and Decal files.
 
As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case.
 
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed).
 
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
 
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2...
 
Original "Readmes" are in the Extra folder with some other goodies...
 
Enjoy!
 
=Viper=
 
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Credits:
Veltro2k for the YF-12A
???? for the J-79 engine and AB sounds -- spillone? fubar? !!!I can't remember WHERE they came from;
Pasko for the orignal MiG Pilot figure and his F-106 cockpit (reused/modded herein)
Wrench for the original ini work, decals and assembling the package
 
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'What if' F/A-16C Blk 30/32 CAS Vipers
 

Background:
 
In the 1980's, the USAF started setting aside F-16s for the planned A-16 modification, a dedicated CAS version. In 1989, the designation block 60 was reserved for the A-16. The A-16 Block 60 was to be equipped with a 30 mm cannon. This project failed because the 30 mm gun would heat up and singe the inner components of the left fuselage.
 
The Block 60 did not go into production and the A-16 became wrapped up in the debate about close CAS. The supporters of the A-16 project wanted the USAF to replace its A-10A Thunderbolt with A-16's, arguing that the A-10 was too slow to survive above a high-tech battlefield. Detractors argued that the A-16 had insufficient range and load-carrying capability to make an effective attack aircraft, and, in addition, it would be too vulnerable to enemy anti-aircraft fire.
However the USAF was ordered to retain two wings of A-10 aircraft for the CAS mission. No order for the A-16 was ever placed.
 
When the USAF was forced to opt for the A-10 instead of the A-16, the decision was made to retrofit up to 400 existing Block30/32 F-16C/D's with new equipment to perform the CAS and BAI (Battlefield Air Interdiction) missions, effectively killing the A-16 program. Modifications would include a GPS, Digital Terrain System, system hardening, modular mission computer, and an Automatic Target Handoff System.
 
A prototype Block 30 was based at Shaw AFB and went through numerous physical adjustments. Official designation, was to be F/A-16. In January 1992, this plan too was abandoned in favor of using LANTIRN Block40/42 F-16C/D's.
 
The USAF was reluctant to let the idea of a dedicated CAS F-16 go, and planned to replace its A-10's with F-16s fitted with a version of the Warthog's Avenger cannon. In November 1988, the 174th TFW New York ANG transited from the A-10A to the F-16A/B block 10, becoming the first unit to operate the F-16 in a CAS support role.
 
During Desert Storm, their F-16A/B aircraft were equipped with the GPU-5/A Pave Claw pod on the centerline station.
 
If the tests were successful, there were plans for a fleet of F/A-16C's with the same armament. To demonstrate the concept, the AF installed Pave Penny avionics, 30mm gun pods and European One paint jobs on 7 F-16C's. A single F-16D was given similar treatment with a Falcon Eye system as well. These aircraft flew from Nellis with the 'WA' tailcode.
 
The F-16s from the 174th were deployed to the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm, but the project proved to be a miserable failure. Precision aiming was impossible for several reasons:
 
• The pylon mount isn't as steady as the A-10's rigid mounting;
• The F-16 flies much faster than an A-10, giving the pilots too little time approaching the target;
• Firing the gun shook the aircraft harshly and made it impossible to control;
• Essential CCIP (continuously computed impact point) software was unavailable.
 
Pilots ended up using the gun as an area effect weapon, spraying multiple targets with ammunition, producing an effect rather like a cluster bomb. It took only a couple of days of this before they gave up, unbolted the gun pods, and went back to dropping cluster bombs.
 
And so the F/A-16C plan was quietly forgotten....
 

BUT...... What if the project was a success?
 

And so I give you the F/A-16C Blk 30/32 CAS Viper:
 
3 separate aircraft:
 
- F/A-16C Block 30 1986- 1993 (1986 Service date makes it NATO Fighters 5 compatible, 1991 would be more realistic.)
- F/A-16C Block 32 1993- 2003
- F/A-16CM Block 30 2003+
 
Unique CAS loadouts including the Pave Claw 30mm gun pods. There are heaps of extra loadouts if you have a look with the mission editor.
 
All F/A-16C have the Falcon Eye FLIR pod on the nose in front of the canopy. It was slaved to the pilot’s helmet which had a helmet mounted display. Basically anywhere the pilot looked at night he would see the world in infrared. It was also the West’s first HMD with targeting information, weapons cueing, navigation and terrain avoidance ques.
 
There are Euro-one style skins for the early F/A-16C, the latter blocks two have a mix of normal F-16 camo skins and a lighter ghost grey style like on the A-10.
 

To install:
 
Drop into your C:\Users\xxxxxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters XXXXX
 
Included in the folder 'NATO Fighters 5' is a modified 1986 Red Storm NATO Fighters campaign that includes the F/A-16. It will show up as an extra campaign and not affect any of the NATO Fighters 5 campaigns.
 

Credits:
 
- The Viper Team for their stunning viper packs.
- Ravenclaw_007 for his new weapon packs.
- Migbuster fot the F-16C skin templates.
- Nato Fighters Team.
 

Enjoy,
 
Dan (dtmdragon)
 

Combat Ace fair use agreement applies.

'What if' Delta Dart F.1 (F-106A) Royal Air Force Skin pack
 
Decal are all stock TW Lightning decals so you can change the squadron to any RAF Lightning Squadron and the correct markings should show.
 
- 1 Polished Silver Skin
 
- 1 All Over Green Skin
 
- 1 Two Tone Air Defense Grey
 
You MUST have the SF2 F-106A pack installed:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14246-f-106a-delta-dart-for-sf2/
 
You MUST have a SF2 Title installed with a Lighning e.g. SF2 Expansion Pack 2
 
Credits:
 
- Pasko and his team that did the F-106A above.
 
- Geary for the F-106A templates.
 
Enjoy!
 
Dan (Dtmdragon)

SF2 A-1J Skyraider VA-115 Camo Skin 11/30/2015
 
= For SF2V (or Any & All at Full- Merged) =
 
*Note: must have SF2:V as part of your merged install to access the A-1H aircraft itself.*
 
This skin/decal pak represents VA-115 "Arabs" during their Oct 1965-June 1966 deployment in South East Asia aboard USS Kitty Hawk. It represents the experimantal 2-tone green camoflague use during that cruise. It should be noted, sources only point to 3 aircraft actually being painted such, but I've given you a full 12 aircraft squadron.
 
The skin is in jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE. I've also included a new, fully updated data ini, that has all the corrected lighting and so forth. Canopy and wingfold operation are the Standard Keystrokes (shift/0 canopy, shift/9 wingfold). Be advised, folding the wings with ordanance loaded, the items don't move with it. Also included are new sounds for flaps, gear and engine.
The skin uses the SF2 "date switch statement" that will (hopefully!) turn it on in October 1965.
What is NOT included are the cockpit or other items that make it flyable. You should have these already. If not, what are you waiting for???
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Lupo class Light Frigate for Strike Fighters 2
 
Version 1.0 Release 11/28/2015
 
This model is not to be used in any commercial or for-profit packages. It may, however, be used in any freeware mod. According to the Combat-Ace terms of use.
 
Contents:
 
-Objects-
Lupo class Light Frigate
 
-Weapons-
Otomat Missile
 
-Guns-
OtoBreda 127 mm
OtoBreda 40mm FF
 
-Decals-
HUll numbers for all the ships in service
 
Installation (SF2):
 
Extract each folder into the matching folders in your mod directory.
 
Notes.
 
v. 1.0: Initial Release
 
Credits:
 
Model:angelp
Skins and textures: angelp
Ini files:angelp
Decals: angelp
Weapons; WhiteBoySamurai, angelp

Takao class Cruiser for Strike Fighters 2
 
Version 1.0 Release 11/27/2015
 
This model is not to be used in any commercial or for-profit packages. It may, however, be used in any freeware mod that is FREELY available on the Combat Ace . According to the Combat-Ace terms of use. Upload or use this file in any other site or package not available at Combat Ace is PROHIBITED.
 
Sorry but I made this model for everyone and i will not allow to be used in any site that does not have a free access policy.
 
Contents:
 
-Objects-
Takao Class Cruiser
 
-Weapons-
Type 95 Torpedo
(Long Lance soon to be released)
 
-Guns-
203mm Cannon
127 mm Cannon
25mm Cannon
 
Installation (SF2):
 
Extract each folder into the matching folders in your mod directory.
 
Notes.
 
v. 1.0: Initial Release
 
Credits:
 
Model:angelp
Skins and textures: angelp
Ini files:angelp
Decals: angelp
Weapons;angelp

Almirante Padilla class Light Frigate for Strike Fighters 2
 
Version 1.0 Release 11/27/2015
 
This model is not to be used in any commercial or for-profit packages. It may, however, be used in any freeware mod. According to the Combat-Ace terms of use.
 
Contents:
 
-Objects-
Almirante Padilla class Light Frigate
 
-Weapons-
Exocet MM40
Simbad (MIstral SAM)
 
-Guns-
OtoBreda 76mm STRALES
 
-Decals-
HUll numbers for all the ships in service
 
Installation (SF2):
 
Extract each folder into the matching folders in your mod directory.
 
Notes.
 
v. 1.0: Initial Release
 
Credits:
 
Model:angelp
Skins and textures: angelp
Ini files:angelp
Decals: angelp
Weapons; WhiteBoySamurai, angelp