De Havilland F-74A Vampire for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a simple mod of the stock Vampire FB.5 to create a fictional F-74A 'Aggressor' in service with the United States Air Force in the 1950-1960 timeline.
This revised upload now includes additional bonus skins for three 'what if' NATO Vampire operators.
N.B. Requires SF2 Expansion Pack 1

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-74A folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-74A folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the Goblin folder into your Sounds folder.
That's it!

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Stary for the excellent Vampire Cockpit (not available for this when first released).
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 2 - October 13th, 2023
 

Echoes Across the States: KC-135E Stratotanker's First 15 Years
This skinpack is a remod of the TMF KC-135E done years ago. While utilizing the same model, it now features a greatly improved texture set, ini performance enhancements and each of the skins is researched to be as accurate as is possible with current knowledge.

        Included *
two KC-135E versions, (82) and (92)
sixty (yes 60!) skins between the two versions. most Shamu based skins also feature nose arts
Cockpit and ini edits to make player flyable
drogue "weapon", addable in the loadout screens

    Required
a legal functioning install of any SF2 version
    Installation
unzip this mod, then install new mod folder categories to your mod folder (Aircraft to aircraft etc)
allow overwrites
fire up game, take off and go pass gas
    Known Issues
-This is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
- Also, the C-130 cockpit is not too accurate. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow). remember that there is no air to air refueling in game, so these are more eye candy than operational birds
- dont manuever aggressively. aggressive manuvering will cause a deep stall. its a huge pain to recover from as a player (firewall the throttle, set flaps to landing, yank stick back and hold). any AI wingmen wont make it trying to follow you
*Wagner CD not included
            Credits
BPAO (Olivier Anguille, RIP) -     original model
Dave-                                             head of original released original project
Dels-                                              C-130 cockpit
guruu-                                            E8engine sound for the TF33s
yakarov79-                                    drogue basket model, original skin templates
PeacePuma-                                 research assist, tga work on FACH skin
Menrva-                                         data ini edits(mainly collision boxes)
Wrench-                                         tech advice, approval master extrodinaire
daddyairplanes-                           research, ini edits, texture and tga work, new additions to templates
TK-                                                  the overall game in all its modability
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Dassault Rafale C3 with Qatar texture.
improvement on the Beta in 3ds Max by me:
I fixed the cockpit to almost the correct size.
New Pilot with modern French helmet
New Rafale MK16 ejection seat
added pilot ladder and engine cover and remove before flight tags
Added miner addon to the model and fixed some model miner 3ds model imperfections
ejected and added the hitboxes
New Qatar texture and decales.
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
//Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory
Shift+1 Open the pilot canopy and deploy the ladder
Shift+2 Deploy Damocles Intake sensor on/off
Shift+3 Remove Before Flight tags

If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission for use outside of this scope.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Compufat for working on the texture, Decals, and testing the model.
Coupi for fixing hitboxes and testing
Pilots: GKABS (3D models) and Ludo.m54 (texture)
JAT (JAT81500) for making this beautiful Rafale model
ravenclaw_007 for sending me the 3ds Max file (Big thank you)
 
Original Beta credit form JAT81500 readme file: Export Rafale Mod
"3D model: Heberth/CadeteBRA, aleks, 76.IAP-Blackbird, ravenclaw_007, JAT.
Templates: ravenclaw_007, JAT.
Cockpit: Gux, Marcfighter, Heberth, ravenclaw_007, JAT.
Legs skin: Centurion-1.
pilots: Amokfloo, JAT.
Weapons: ravenclaw_007, JAT.
Seat: aleks.
Loadout tga: JAT.
Skins: ravenclaw_007, JAT.
Decals: Many modders!!!, JAT.
Hangar and loading screens: JAT.
Special advisor: peyo."

Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please get in touch with me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

This is a mod of the Skyray from Julhelm to make it look like an fighterplane from the french naval air arm.
INSTALLATION:
Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
CREDITS:
Thanks to Julhelm and all other people involved for creating this fine plane!
ORIGINAL CREDITS:
Model/Cockpit/Textures/Weapons: Julhelm
Flight Model: Column5
Hangar Painting: Julhelm
SF2 updates by NeverEnough
The model is the one released by ChampionVA56 with his tweaks.
So credit goes also to him.
Furthermore big thanks to Wrench for allowing me to use the decals (partially painted-on) from the F4U/F6F French Navy Pack.
The original readme is also included!
Enjoy flying it!
ValAstur

SF2 E\F-111A\E\F Aardvark & Raven ODS30 Squadrons
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This pack contains the stand-alone version of the E\F-111A\E\F Aardvark & Raven aircrafts from "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary". This mod contains accurate ODS livery, nose art and serial numbers from ODS. This is just a sample of what you will find in the expansive "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" pack. If you like this mod and want (much much) more! Please check out the "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" mod here...
https://combatace.com/files/file/17521-operation-desert-storm-30th-anniversary-edition/
!! DO NOT INSTALL THIS MOD into the "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" pack. That pack already has these aircrafts, customized for the ODS30 theater!
* Source: 
https://dstorm.eu/pages/en/usa/f-111.html
* Included Jets: 
EF-111A Raven
F-111E Aardvark
F-111F Aardvark
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Installation:
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1) Copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your mod folder and over-write if required.
2) Update your "...\Flight\SOUNDLIST.INI" with the contents of the "Add F111 SoundList.txt". Please don't forget to maintain the number sequence in the sound list.
3) Check, ensure (or update) all the squadrons in this pack is in your "SQUADRONLIST.INI" file. Once you look at that file, you will know what to do. 
* Please note that some squadrons may have multiple CO planes, this is not a mistake. Rather than just picking one CO, I am respresenting all the COs for that squardon during the period. So both COs could pop up in given scenario. I rather have them than cut them so...it's only a game...
* Tweaked and Tested by the ODS30 team!
* Mod Direction and Optimization - Menrva
* Additional Data and Weapons improvements - Yakarov79.
* Additional Sound tweaks and updates - Guuruu.
* Accurate Skins and Decals - Viper63a
* Added JosefK's "0.9 OPEN BETA FOR F-111 CCIP" Mod to F-111E & F.
Thanks and Enjoy!
=Viper63a=
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Previous versions....This mod is a ODS specific subset of these other mods...
* Updated Mod Pack: SF2 USAF E\F-111\E\F Pack by Viper63a, Dtmdragon, Lel and Fanatic Modder!
* FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
 
* Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2) 
 
* Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
 
* LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
 
* Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
 
* Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2) 
 
* Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)

* JosefK's "0.9 OPEN BETA FOR F-111 CCIP" Mod to F-111E & F.
 
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!!
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* Please see the "~Original Readme" folder for original credits and previous contributors. All credit goes to those who came before me. Without them, this pack would not be possible. 
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USAF/NATO E-3 Sentry Pack
 
This mod will put the TF33 powered E-3 Sentry in game. It includes the original model and a Block 30/35 model
with the ESM fairings on the cheeks and chin. 31 Historical serial numbers are incluled for USAF, 18 for NATO.
Skins are FAIRLY historical although accurate representation of units by tail stripe was difficult due to
lack of Photos with documentation.
 
INSTALLATION
Same as any other mod. Unzip, cut and past to mods folder. allow merge with Aircraft and Decals folders.
 
INCLUDED
E-3A with a 77, 83, ODS and 94 skin as well as NATO
E-3C Blk30/35 with a 97 and NATO skin and ESM pods added
ESM and fakepilot objects for pilots folder
 
CREDITS
TMF- the original 3D modeland original USAF skin.
Florian- NATO skins and tweeks to USAF. While I prefer decals, these are good enough I only had to do
serial numbers and nose badges. Also provided the original inspiration for the ESM pods part of the mod
yakarov79- the fake pilot ESM pods
Dave- consultation and approvals on the original project
Daddyairplanes- serial numbers, new arrangement for skins, general ini editing
TW- the base moddable game

Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy it
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
5 Oct 2015

The first type of J-7 is not manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, but by Shenyang Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.Approximately only 23-24 J-7 prototypes have been produced, and 12 have been donated to Albania
There is basically no difference between the J-7 prototype and the MIG21F-13 model, except that the original engine has been replaced by the WP-7 engine made in China. T's WP-7 engine is modeled after the Soviet Union's r11-300 engine (but historically, the quality and efficiency of the WP-7 have been a concern, with the first WP-7 engine having a lifespan of only 100 hours)
References:
https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv9813494/
https://www.doc88.com/p-377487159434.html?s=rel&id=3
Chinese Aircraft - China's Aviation Industry since 1951 by Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Chengdu_J-7 Strike Fighters Legends

These are my .psd templates (2048x2048) for the stock Thirdwire SF2E A-10 and A-10_78 (use the pave penny texture).
Contains lines, rivets, aircraft parts, weathering, stencils, nose art, camo patterns and the UV layout.
Use the 'A-10_3_4' .psd file to create the skin for both left and right wings.
Jimbib