Add-On Aircraft

F-16A Blk 10 REDUXE

This is a remod of the stock F-16A Netz
This mod represents NATO & USAF F-16A Blk 10
It comes with 10 highrez skins & historical correct decals.
You will find it under "F-16A Blk 10 Falcon (Thirdwire)" in your Aircraft menu
Credits:
Stock F-16A model - Thirdwire
Basic templates - MigBuster
Sounds, effects - Team Viper
Enhanced Templates, Decals, ini dance, screens - Soulfreak

To install:
Drop into your C:\Users\xxxxxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters XXXXX

To run this mod, you need SF2 Israel!!!
Schapen, Nov. 2nd 2020
Carlo "Soulfreak" Vecchi

Very short nose FW 190A3, this is my final version of this device that includes all the experimental effects never seen in this simulator, this pack contains the plane with 1 historical skin and a clean one so you can fly with the nation you like, the new Luftwaffe pilot (there are 2 lods, one with glasses and one not, the pilot with glasses is worn by default).
Hope you enjoy it, more info in the readme file.
Sorry my English is bad
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FW 190A3 de nariz muy corta, esta es mi versión final de este dispositivo que incluye todos los efectos experimentales nunca vistos en este simulador, este paquete contiene el avión con 1 skin histórico y uno limpio para que puedas volar con la nación que te gusta, el nuevo piloto de la luftwaffe (hay 2 lods, uno con gafas y otro no, el piloto con gafas se lleva por defecto).
Espero que lo disfruten, más información en el archivo léame.
Perdón mi Inglés es malo
Torno.

SF2 Fuji T-1 Trainer by Veltro2K      10/8/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 5 Merged Reccomended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This is the release of the Fuji T-1 Trainer by Veltro2K. It was the first jet aircraft built in Japan in the post-war period
The aircraft is painted up representing the 13th Fighter Training Wing, based at Gifu. 24 100% historical serial number have been provided. All markings, exepting the ID stripes, are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. The template is provided. Also provided are the drop tank and ejection seats. All weapons used are stock 3W items.
When in-game, you'll see:
Fuji T-1A
on the aircraft selection drop-down list. 
As is always recomMended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

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To Install:
As always recommended, unzip the "sf2_fuji-t1_pack.zip" to a temp folder or your desktop or somewhere that's easy to find.
Copy/Paste the /Objects folder DIRECTLY into the SF2 game install of choice's /Objects folder. It's already divided into the various sub-folders with all the extra goodies and stuff. 
That should cover it, go fly!
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Notes:
Not very happy with the FM. So, if anyone want to fiddle with it and improve it, go for it.
I've supplied the template for anyone crazy enough to try and attempt the paint jobs used by the Blue Impulse flight demo team.
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Credits:
Veltro2K for the aircraft
Zur (the Great & Powerful) for the cockpit (from his original Sabre's)
?? for the ejection seats
Me for everything else
Sources:
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If you have any problems, questions, comments, I can be reached in the usual places; CombatAce, SimHQ, or the usual p0rn sites.
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

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Legal BS:
This is freeware, it =CAN= be redistrubuted, but =NOT= posted on other sites even if the original readmes and all other pieces of the package remain intact. 
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package may =NOT= in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions. 
Bribes are accepted; ask for the day's going rates...
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Required:
1. My previouse MiG-29UB aircraft to have all needed files kinda sound, effects, etc or just take those files from that pack
2. Sure, you need SF2
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INSTALLATION:
1. Unpack and copy to your Aircrafts mod folder
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Thanx to:
1. Mue for his Lod Viewer
2. Mago for the cockpit
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I am too lazy to write any more (i was working on this aircraft all the last night) so read the readme from my Mig-29UB. This is the same.

SF2 McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee by Veltro2K      9/15/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 5 Merged Recommended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This package contains a new aircraft, the McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee, as used by the US Navy during the Korean War. That being said, this package =ONLY= contains those units that participated in the conflict. There are 4 units (skins) included in this package. In chronological order:
VF-172 Blue Bolts (USS ESSEX, 1951)
VF-11 Red Rippers (USS KEARSARGE, 1952)
VF-22 Cavaliers -
VF-62 Gladiators (both aboard USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, 1953)
The textureset inis for all skins has a listing of the exact dates of deployment.
All markings, excepting squadron color bands, are decals. Decal Randomization is TRUE. 24 Modex numbers are supplied for each unit. The 24 'data plaque" BuNums are a pool shared among all the aircraft. Those units that are listed in the game's Squadron List, have their Displayed Name activated by my Patent-Pending 'Fake SqTail' decal. All weapons, sounds, and a pilot figure are supplied. New "box-art" style hangar and loading screens are also included, as is a spare "photo" style loading screen if you get bored with the painting.
Wingfold and canopy operations are the Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm), Shift/0 (zero) for the canopy, and Shift/9 for the wings.
When in-game, you'll see
F2H-2 Banshee (V2K)
on the aircraft selection drop-down list. This will diferentiate it from any other Banshees you may, or may not, have.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, =PLEASE= read the 'Notes' section for other IMPORTANT information on in-game operations.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

During the 1970s, the Shackleton was replaced in the maritime patrol role by the jet-powered Hawker Siddeley Nimrod. During its later life, a small number of the RAF's existing Shackletons received extensive modifications in order to adapt them to perform the airborne early warning (AEW) role. The type continued to be used in this support capacity
until 1991, when it was replaced by the Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW aircraft. These were the last examples of the type remaining in active service.
What's In:
- a plane
- 3 skins (1 fixed and 2 new)
- decals (nose arts included)
Credits:
- model: Veltro2k
- original templates, original  serial numbers and screens: Wrench
- original decals (squadron band): Spinners
- skins, decals tweaks, etc: Paulopanz
 
Install:
- all in your mod folder
Note:
This is realy a great add-on and a most needed AEW plane.
I'ld like to take care of ALL other Shackleton variants too, if Veltro'll like it.
 

@paulopanz

The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO reporting name: Fitter) is a Soviet variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed from the Sukhoi Su-7.
It enjoyed a long career in Soviet, later Russian, service and was widely exported to Eastern Bloc, Arab air forces, Angola
and Peru as the Su-20 and Su-22. It is the first variable-sweep wing of Soviet origin.
These are earlier models.
What's In:
7 Flyable planes
Su-17
Su-17K
Su-17M
Su-17M2
Su-20
Su-20R
Su=22
New Skins, Decals
Weapons, pilots, sounds
Credits:
- original model: Amokfloo
- first SF-2 pack: Eburger68
- new templates, skins, decats, tweaks etc: Paulopanz
Install:
- delete any previous version
- all in your mod folder
Note:
I started working on this plane many years ago. As the model was good I asked only for deleting dorsal antenna.
All things stopped when someone told me a bigger project was started about ALL Sukhois family.
In fact I saw a lot of fantastic pictures about it, but years went by and no Sukhoi was realised.
So I lost any hope about it and decided to finish up my very ancient skinpack using Y. Gordon book.
This plane has the same dorsal antenna I wanted to delete, but I think is quite good, now in a far better dressing than original one and this is the only one Sukhoi we have to fit in all comunity scenarios.
I hope you like!

@paulopanz

SF2 Lockheed RC-121D Pack by RussoUK       8/20/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This package contains a new aircraft, the Lockheed RC-121D Warning Star Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft as used by the US Air Force.
This aircraft comes complete with everything needed, and has skins that represent the following units, as is my habit one East Coast and one West Coast based units:
960th AEW&C Sqdn, 551st AEW&CW, Otis AFB, MA
963rd AEW&C Sqdn, 552nd AEW&CW, McClellan AFB, CA
The aircraft is presented in two finishes; overall NMF for the 963rd, and NMF with Arctic Red (orange?) wing, nose and tail sections. Both aircraft share a pool of 26 serial number decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. I was unable to run down individual serials for the units, so these should be considered 'generic' in nature, although they ARE correct for this aircraft.
When in game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown menu, you'll see:
RC-121D Warning Star (R)
Hopefully, will diferentiate it from any other RC-121s that you may (or may not) have, or be available. The "R" stands for RussoUK, the model maker.
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, the credits list all the original FSX model & skin creators.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Douglas B-42A Mixmaster for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is the B-42 Mixmaster by veltro2k with some fictional 'in service' operational USAAF/USAF B-42A schemes using Third Wire's date switch to give you the USAAF starbar in 1944 to 1947 and then the USAF starbar (and nation name) from 1948 onwards. You can fly the prototype in 1944 and for gameplay reasons we've placed it in service from 1945 onwards with service years allowing for use in the Korean War (check out the night scheme) and all operational schemes have new nose art decals.
The unique feature of the B-42 is, of course, it's twin bubble canopies and this caused some problems when 'in cockpit' as panning to starboard cannot accurately show a real world view of the right-hand canopy, the co-pilot and his cockpit so it's a bit of a compromise which we trust you will accept. If anyone can suggest any improvements in the cockpit view then let us know.
It's likely some of you will want to do your own skins for favourite squadrons or perhaps for export versions so a template is included and we'd love to see your results!

The B-42A Mixmaster is brought to you by;
B-42 3D Model - veltro2k
B-42A Skins/Decals - Spinners
B-42A FM and ini's - Wrench

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the B-42A folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the B-42A folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the enclosed folders into your Weapons folder.
4. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the enclosed sound file into your Sounds folder.
That's it!

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Huge thanks to veltro2k for not only tackling this aircraft but also cranking in improvements along the way.
Thanks to russouk2004 for his help with the 3D model.
Thanks also to Capun for the Do-335 used as the damaged model. 
Thanks to Wrench for his work on the flight model and ini work.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - 21/08/2020

SF2 A-26N Invader Nightfighter Pack       2/21/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This is a mod of the WW2/KAW era A-26 Invader into a make-shit night fighter/interceptor as used by the French Air Force during the Algerian War of Independence in the late 1950s-early 1960s. This mod was started at the beginning of the year (as you can see from the date above), and got lost in the shuffle, what with all the world wide insanity. I now present it to YOU! Because I can't think of anything else to do with it!!! :)
In the early 1960s, during the aforementioned war, 8 French Air Force A-26B Invader bombers were modified to carry an Air Intercept radar and were used to counter airborne smuggling of arms and supplies to the rebels. They were assinged to ECN I/71.
This model is finished in overall night black, with standard AdA markings. All markings, excepting the French tri-colored rudder, are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. On the number list ini, you'll see 4 serial marked with the star (*). These have been matched as having been used by ECN 1/71. The other unmarked serials are just 'generic', but those aircraft were used by the AdA (either in Indo-china or Algeria or both).
All other bits are supplied; sounds, pilots, weapons - including a "version" of the SNEB 68 rockets and rocket pod "modified" for air-to-air usage (inis only -- I've tagged them to use the stock 3W Matra pods. And they DO work, with a little practice.)
When in-game, on the aircraft selection drop-down menu, you'll see:
A-26N Invader (NF)
Designating this as a "night fighter" variant.
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, as usual, PLEASE give the "Notes" section a look at!!
Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
"Another Find From The Archives!!!"

SF2 OV-1A Bronco, Remod Pack       7/27/2019
-For SF2, Any and All (Full Merged Reccomended)
This is an remod of the North American OV-10A Bronco FAC and light attack aircraft, previously available. While there are still several issues (documented in "Notes"), it is in as good a shape as possible for SF2 without having someone build an entirely new LOD. If you have ANY previous versions, you are STRONGLY advised to back them up or delete them from you Mods folder(s). This includes the aircraft, decals, etc.
There are 9 skin and decal sets in this package. Skins remain in their original bmp format. Many decals have been refreshed to remove any "ghosting" around their edges. The SF2 "date switch" =IS= active on several skins. Included are the pilot figures, the drop tank and sounds. All weapons used on the aircraft are STOCK 3W items.
The skins included are:
USAF:
20th TASS Overall Gray (1969<)
19th TASS (USAF Camo1) 
19th TASS Euro 1 (3-tone Gray/Greens)
USN:
VAL-4 "Black Ponies" (1969-72 SEA)
USMC:
HMLA-267 (1968-71)
VMO-2 (1968-1979)
VMO-2 (Desert Camo)(1990<)
VMO-6 (1968-77)
USMC Camo1 (3-tone Gray)
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Please read the notes section for more information and the change log. USAFMTL's original 2009 readme is included, in the main aircraft folder, for historical purposes.

Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 Lockheed WV-2/EC-121K Pack by RussoUK       8/20/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This package contains a new aircraft, the Lockheed WV-2/EC-121K Warning Star Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft as used by the US Navy.
This aircraft comes complete with everything needed, and has skins that represent the following units, as is my habit one Atlantic and one Pacific based units:
VW-1 "Typhoon Hunters", based at Barbers Point HI & NAS Agana, Guam
VW-11, based at NAS Argentia, NFLD
The aircraft is presented in two finishes; overall DGNB (VW-11), and DGNB with the anti-heat white upper fuselage (VW-1). Both aircraft have 18 BuNum (serial number) decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. On the Numbers.lst, any marked with a star (*) are 100% historicaly correct for that unit, and have been matched to their Modex number. Those not marked should be considered 'generic' in nature.
When in game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown menu, you'll see:
WV-2/EC-121K Warning Star (R)
Hopefully, will diferentiate it from any other EC-121s that you may (or may not) have, or be available. The "R" stands for RussoUK, the model maker. The "WV-2" was the original designation when the aircraft was placed in service in 1954. It was renumbered to "EC-121" in the early 1960s, during the "Great McNamara Renaming & Consolidation" of all US military aircraft.
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, the credits list all the original FSX model & skin creators.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation Pack by RussoUK       8/20/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This package contains a new aircraft, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation airliner.
The aircraft is presented in the livery of Trans World Airlines (TWA) as seen in the 1950s; the heyday of the properller-driven airliner.
Company markings are painted on, but 18 100% historical registration number and aircraft name ("Star of ***") decals are provided. Decal randomization is TRUE. The aircraft has a cockpit, so you can fly it if you wish. But as with all the TRANSPORT aircraft, leaving them in AI hands is reccommended. All sounds, pilots, etc have been included. 
When in game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown menu, you'll see:
Lockheed L1049 Constellation (R)
Hopefully, will differentiate it from any other civil Constellations that may (or may not) be available. The "R" stands for RussoUK, the model maker.
As is always reccommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, the credits list all the original FSX model & skin creators.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

The Ilyushin Il-14  (NATO reporting name: CRATE) was a Soviet twin-engine
commercial  and  military  personnel and cargo transport Aircraft  that  first
flew in 1950, and  entered service in 1954. Il-14 was also  manufactured in
East Germany by VVB Flugzeugbau, in Czechoslovakia as the Avia 14.

WHAT'S IN:
-   2 planes (Twin-engined passenger and cargo transport aircraft)
- 35 skins (VVS, BVVS, LSK, CVL, PWL, EAF, AURI, IAF, AAF, YAF, FAR, FARS,
            PLAAF, JVL)
- Historical Numbers
CREDITS:
- Veltro2k: plane
- Wrench: original templates & Aeroflot first study
- paulopanz: skinwork and ini tweakings, decals etc. as usual
To INSTALL:
- all in your main mod foder
NOTE:
This is a quite old model at last uploaded and maybe useful for almost EVERY scenario we have, from Germany to Israel, from
India to Timor, from Taiwan to Sweden ...

Enjoy
@paulopanz

SEPECAT Jaguar FGR.3 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a simple mod of the excellent 'The Mirage Factory' Jaguar GR.1 to give a 'what if' Jaguar FGR.3 tactical fighter with markings for No.45 and No.58 squadrons of No.38 Group, RAF Strike Command. This revision now also includes a desert camo skin for No.112 squadron and uses a revised 3D model.

BACKSTORY
In 1974 a cancelled export order for 50 Jaguar Internationals left the SEPECAT consortium with a headache as many 'long lead' items had already been ordered and assembly was already underway on the first 12 airframes. At this time the RAF were keen to order more Jaguars to form a second wing of No.38 Group, RAF Strike Command and, with the delays in the Tornado production programme meaning a shortage of work at BAC's Warton factory,  BAC pushed the Labour government into accepting a deal for all 50 aircraft. Some consideration was given to standardising the aircraft to match the RAF's GR.1 force but the uprated Adour engines and different avionics saw the aircraft confusingly designated as the Jaguar FGR.3.
Entering service in early 1977 the Jaguar FGR.3's served with No.45 and No.58 squadrons as part of No.38 Group and also with a reformed No.112 Squadron detached to RAF Near East Air Force. The FGR.3's uprated Adour engines and early introduction of overwing missile rails made them something of an elite element within the RAF's Jaguar force and they were deployed to many hot-spots around the world until their somewhat premature retirement in 2002.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the JaguarFGR3 folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the JaguarFGR3 folder into your Decals folder.
3. Empty the contents of the WEAPONS folder into your Weapons folder
4. Empty the contents of the PILOTS folder into your main Pilots folder.
5. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the Adour sound file into your Sounds folder.
That's it!

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Massive thanks to everyone at 'The Mirage Factory' (RIP Oli).
Special thanks to sundowner for both skins used in this revised upload and also for his permission to use his revised LOD with built-in drop tanks.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 2 - 23/08/2020
 

Short Belfast C MK1 for SF2 Series by RussoUK                   8/20/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
This package contains a new aircraft, the Short Belfast RAF airlifter.
The Belfast was one of the largest turboprop aircraft ever built. Designed as a strategic freighter, its range and speed were however rather poor. The first Belfast was delivered to 53 Sqn. RAF in 1966. Ten served with the RAF; they were all withdrawn in 1976, with four continuing to operate with HeavyLift Cargo Airlines, Stanstead. HeavyLift ceased trading in Sept. 2002.
Converted from a Freeware Virtavia\Alphasim model by me RussoUK
Thanks to Kev aka The Wrench for assistance and the decals and ini work for this project. Some nice decs...Cheers Kev ole m8.
Animations Keystrokes:
Main Cargo doors: Shift_0 (zero)
side Cargo door:  Shift_9
Crewdoor:         Shift_8
All decals (aircraft names, serial numbers) are 100% historically accurate. There are 2 loading screen jpgs included, one for wide screen, the other for 'standard' (1024/768) screen. A simple text edit will swap them out.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. 
Please see the "Notes" section for all the various comments and well, notes!
Happy Landings!

This aircraft mod represents Dassault's what-if Mirage 4000M naval figthter and its dual seat M2 variant in the French Navy service.
This package comes with 2 skin sets for each variant, 2 squadron specific for M (15 planes), and 2 sets for single squadron (6 planes) for M2.
This model is meant for SF2 games only, SF1 variants will be uploaded at the SF1 section.
Install is the regular dropping the contents in their respective places. In case you have the previous variants you can skip the overwrite prompt of weapons, effects and flight folder contents as those items are identical.
Please note: The model can be quite heavy on FPS in large formations on weaker machines, so if required, either resize skin files or use lower lod(_nd) as lod1.
The model uses the general french weapons, either as part of weapon packs or the Mirage 2000 family.
Important: The M2 variant comes with 2 types of cockpit, the basic setup will use a simple pit that has only the pilots cabin instrumented. The other is a fully modeled front and rear compartment, in which you want to fly you should activate the proper line in the AC's.ini file.
CockpitDataFile=Mirage4000M2_Cockpit.ini <---- basic setup
;CockpitDataFile=Mirage4000M2_Cockpit_full1.ini <------ front seat
;CockpitDataFile=Mirage4000M2_Cockpit_full2.ini <------ rear seat
Be aware - the piloting seat position can not be changed during/in game, so chose wisely!
Make sure to read the manual included with the package.
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Creators of these Aircraft mods as members of CombatAce site:
Original 3D work: Cocas
Aircraft 3d update and additional changes: Logan4
Cockpit 3d work: Logan4
Aircraft FM: Cliff7600
Aircraft avionics: Loborojo, Cliff7600, logan4
Skin files and decals: Flogger23, Cliff7600, logan4, loborojo
Cockpit files: Logan4, Cliff7600
Thanks to Crusader for additional brochure files
Big thanks to members of CombatAce for helping and answering our questions and in sorting out some of the issues we got while creating this mod.
Modding and distribution of files are allowed and limited according to the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
 

TU_160 Blackjack for SF2 series project by UllyB

    The Tupolev Tu-160, NATO reporting name: Blackjack) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber designed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union in the 1970s. It is the largest and heaviest Mach 2+ supersonic military aircraft ever built and second only to the XB-70 Valkyrie in overall length.It is the largest and heaviest combat aircraft, the fastest bomber now in use and the largest and heaviest variable-sweep wing airplane ever flown.
    Entering service in 1987, the Tu-160 was the last strategic bomber designed for the Soviet Union. As of 2016, the Russian Air Force's Long Range Aviation branch has at least 16 aircraft in service.The Tu-160 active fleet has been undergoing upgrades to electronics systems since the early 2000s. The Tu-160M modernization programme has begun with the first updated aircraft delivered in December 2014.
 
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*The model has Triple dragchute as in the real aircraft and has one historical skin made . Also the model has proper crew windows and proper crew positions inside the plane.
 
 
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 TO INSTALL:
- unzip all in main mod folder
 

CREDITS:

project manager - UllyB
design, 3D modelling, skin, swing wing & other animations, decals, hangar & loadout pics - AngelP
FM tweaking & other corrections- Baffmeister
cockpit - the model uses a B-1B bomber cockpit (unknown designer)
weapons tweaking & tester - Baffmeister
project supervising - Baffmeister & Yakarov79
Special thanks to Stratos, 76IAP-Blackbird and Logan4 for support, help and ideas
Special thanks to this wonderful community who gave me ...wings and courage in all these long years.
 
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I pledge that I will continue the work to this plane bringing, from time to time, upgrades but it will take a while so please be patient.
 

SF2 P/F-51D/K Mustang Pack by FastCargo      8/7/2020
-For SF2, Any and All-
"Quarantine Approved - Essential Mods"
This is the long delayed release of the P/F-51D/K Mustang by FastCargo. This aircraft was originally built for use in the "Korean Air War" mod, circa 2011. As we'd chosen to use the stock 3W Mustang, this one was shunted aside. A little while ago, one of our CombatAce members contacted me, and asked what happened to it. So, I went ahead and finished it off. With FC's permission, it's now being released for General Usage (tm).
Originally built with (the problematic) DDS textures, the LOD has been hex edited to take jpgs. This aircraft is issued with 3 skins:
USAF1 - generic NMF, for USAAF WW2 & post-war service from 1945-1947
USAF2 - generic NMF, with post-1947 USAF markings
12th FBS, 18th FBG as used during the Korean war.
The SF2 'date switch' is used on all skins: the 12th FBS will activate in 1951.
Almost all markings are decals, excepting where needed for painted-on squadron markings (12th FBS flashes and sharkmouth). 100 serial & 'buzz number' decals are provided for WW2 and post-WW2 use, and decal randomization is TRUE. All sounds, weapons, and the pilot figure are included. The canopy operates with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero).
When in-game, on the aircraft selection drip-down panel, you'll see:
F-51D/K Mustang (FC)
This will differentiate THIS model from all the other Mustangs available, both 3rd Party and Stock.
Even though the "P" wasn't changed to "F" until October, 1947, this is easier. The D/K Mustangs are identical, differing only in production location (D = Los Angeles, CA.  K = Dallas, TX) The "FC" is obviously for 'FastCargo', the Maker.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. It's also suggest to give the "Note" section a read as well. Just for grins and giggles, obviously.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

With many thanks to Harold 'FastCargo' Saunders for permission to share with you all!!

This aircraft mod represents a fictional evolution/upgrade of the Mikoyan-Gurevich's Ye-8 experimental fighter. There are several wing designs, systems and weapons that were under experiment during the 60-70-s though these are not actual replications of them  and the pits are pure fictional using equipment/instruments of that given time frame.
This package comes with 1 or 2 skin set for each variant, with decals for Soviet aircraft.
This model is meant for SF2 games only.
Install is the regular dropping the contents in their respective places. In case you have the previous Ye-8/M pack the contents of the Effects, Decals, Guns and Pilot folders not need to be copied over.
Please note: The model might gets heavy on FPS in large formations on weaker machines, so if required, either resize skin files or use lower lod "_nd" as lod1.
New weapons are provided - some type specific - beside these the model uses the general Soviet weapons.
Be aware - In the 1970's and later when AA-8 can be selected, manually double loadout of these can happen. 
Make sure to read the manual included with the package.
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Creators of these Aircraft mods as members of CombatAce site:
Aircraft 3d work: Logan4
Cockpit 3d work: Logan4
Aircraft FM: Gepard, Cliff7600, Logan4
Aircraft avionics: Cliff7600, logan4
Skin files and decals: Gepard, logan4
Cockpit files: Logan4, Cliff7600
There are certain texture sections that were borrowed from the Su-17 project which were originally created by Stary
Thanks for 76.IAP-Blackbird and Flogger23 for the original KS-3 seat and KKR-1 pod, a modified version of them used in the pack.
Big thanks to members of CombatAce for helping and answering our questions and in sorting out some of the issues we got while creating this mod.
Modding and distribution of files are allowed and limited according to the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
 
 

The Avro Shackleton is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) which was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber, which itself had been a development of the famous wartime Avro Lancaster bomber.
Credits:
Veltro2k: 3d model
Wrench:for skins, decals and ini work
Engine sound stolen from someplace
Bombsight mod (used only on MK.2) by Crusader 
Spinners: Decals

During its later life, a small number of the RAF's existing Shackletons received extensive modifications in order to adapt them to perform the airborne early warning (AEW) role. The type continued to be used in this support capacity until 1991, when it was replaced by the Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW aircraft. These were the last examples of the type remaining in active service.
Credits:
Veltro2k: 3d model
Wrench:for skins, decals and ini work
Engine sound stolen from someplace
Bombsight mod (used only on MK.2) by Crusader 
Spinners: Decals
 
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July 2020
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Hellenic Air Force F-5A Freedom Fighter Volume I VERSION 1.0
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F-5A variants included in the Package:
HAF F-5A standard version (1965 - 1974)
HAF F-5A with Martin Baker IRQ-7a ejection seat  (1975 - 1999)
HAF Rf-5A reconnaissance variant with 4 K-92a cameras
We are proud to present the F-5A HAF Volume I, the first of many to come, focusing on one of the most enduring American military aircraft designs ever produced during the Cold War period. This first Volume depicts the following Hellenic Air Force variants; the HAF F-5A standard, the HAF F-5A with the Martin Baker IRQ-7a ejection seat, and the HAF RF-5A reconnaissance variant. It has been our goal to provide to the simmer a highly detailed model and texture base which preserve the beautiful lines of this aircraft; and to engineer flight files and a cockpit/gauge file-set that are authentic and add to the immersion of the flying experience within the Strike Fighters 2 series.

 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Copy the contents of the "To Mods Folder(S)" to your SF2 Mod directory.
Allow directory merging and overwrites, provided the overwrites pertain to "fake pilot" entries, as well as weapons made by ravenclaw_007, which are included in this and many other releases.
2. Add the entries of "ADD_TO_SOUNDLIST.txt" to your SOUNDLIST.INI (located in the "user\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Flight" folder).If one does not exist, then you will need to extract it using the 3rdWire CAT extract utility.  You are simply required to substitute the "XXX"s  with the next sequential number in the sound file section of the file.
 
  NOTE    1:
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Both Regular and Higher resolution cockpit textures are included in their own distinct folders in the package.
The user may alternate between the two by "commenting out"
the relevant line in the F-5A_STANDARD_COCKPIT.ini

[CockpitData]
//Directory=cockpit      
Directory=cockpit_Lo-Fi    <---This is the default

In order to "activate" the higher resolution textures
you would decomment the previous line and comment out
the next line, thus:

[CockpitData]
Directory=cockpit          <---This is now Hi-Res
//Directory=cockpit_Lo-Fi    

  NOTE    2:
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Another frame-rate friendly option for those with older hardware is to use the Next level of Detail Model as the primary external model. This simply involves changing the first line in the F-5A_HAF.ini  from this..
[LOD001]
Filename=F-5A_STANDARD.LOD
to this..
[LOD001]
Filename=F-5A_STANDARD_002.LOD
Much effort was made to provide those with lower end systems an alternative lower poly-model to be able to enjoy the F-5a,  so please take advantage of this _002.LOD model should you experience frame-rate issues.  While not as "rounded" as the Higher poly version, it is nonetheless just as detailed and extensive.
 NOTE    3:
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For those who may find loading times excessive, the .jpg files in the texture folders can be reduced to 50% of their size without sacrificing too much surface detail.
 Keys:
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SHIFT+0 -> canopy open
 
CREDITS:
sophocles          - 3D Model, Cockpit, textures
ravenclaw_007  - 3D Modeling, Animations, Weapons,textures
baffmeister        - Flight model, testing
crusader             - Avionics and data tweaks, Beta testing
Guuruu                - Sounds and Afterburner effects, Beta testing
Guest contributors:
Alfa2                  - Loadouts and a wealth of info on the HAF variants.
gkabs                 - pilot figure

Special Thanks to the staff and members of Combatace.com whose passion and efforts have enabled this game to endure, and to provide so much fun and excitement!
Additionally, many thanks to the following Combat-Ace Modders, who either actively contributed to the project over the years, or who invested their time either providing much needed hints and help, or researching various aspects of the model.
Brain-32             - Modeling advice, initial cockpit.cfg + more
NeverEnough    - Initial work on the Flight model
Russouk2004    - Always answering questions when I needed help..Cheers!!
Dag                      - RoNAF textures and research (to be included in a dedicated  future RoNAF F-5a module)
Derk                     - Many, many references!!!
Blade                   - Excellent mini-tutorial on damage textures
Finally, thanks to TK and Thirdwire for creating such a fantastic game.
 
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FEATURES:
* Three model set including the HAF F-5A standard version (1965 - 1974), the  HAF F-5A with Martin Baker IRQ-7a ejection seat  (1975 - 1999), and the  HAF RF-5A reconnaissance variant with 4 K-92a cameras; each with their own custom loadouts.
* Three, highly detailed external 3d models, including the RF-5A, whose nose was graciously modeled by ravenclaw_007.
* Specular color and Normal (bump) maps on all models
* Seven Level of Detail models (LODs) for each model, providing an almost seamless transition from distance to distance; and perhaps more importantly, ensuring that the frame-rate "impact" of the aircraft is as low as possible.
* Two sets of highly detailed external Fuel Tanks by ravenclaw_007; both the Factory variety and the Sargent Fletcher variants.
* Fine-tuned flight parameters in three distinct aircraft data configuration files  for all 3-D models, emphasizing the F-5A's agile and highly maneuverable characteristics - courtesy of  Baffmeister.
* 8 high resolution texture sets; thoroughly researched historic depictions of the Aircraft fielded by many HAF Wings and Squadrons.
* Quality sound-set included. Base sounds, by Guuruu, were sourced from existing recordings of various aircraft at air-shows and were modified  to match the prominent characteristics of the F-5A General Electric turbojets, the "buzz" of the M39 Pontiac 20mm machinegun, and the flap/Air-brake, undercarriage deployment and retraction sequences of the Freedom Fighter.
* Super detailed  'Virtual Cockpit'  with animated throttle control, rudder pedals, control stick,  landing gear lever, canopy, canopy lever, drag-chute lever, weapons selectors and weapon station arming flick switches.
*Accurate and functional representation of the Norair F-5A gun sight, with animated Mils selector and accompanying animated combining glass. (Mechanics by Crusader)
* A full complement of highly (or should I say "insanely" detailed  HAF weapons carried by the HAF F-5A, all by ravenclaw_007.
* Complex animation of canopy opening mechanism, and animated Turbine blades; both thanks to ravenclaw_007
* GKAB's superb highly detailed crew figure with authentically modeled oxygen mask and flight helmet.
* All new afterburner, emitter, and engine smoke effects by Guuruu.

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PILOT NOTES
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F-5A Limit and Reference Speeds. [Indicated Airspeeds]
FLAPS: 300kts for both leading and trailing edge.
       NOTE: The F-5A uses full flaps for take off but due to a game bug you must manually select full flaps for take off when player flown. The        AI will use full flaps although you can hear the flap sound cycling between flap 1 and flap 2.
LANDING GEAR: 240kts
DRAG CHUTE: 165kts
CANOPY: 50kts
NOSE WHEEL STEERING: 65kts
MAXIMUM INDICATED AIRSPEED: 710kts [redline]
MAXIMUM MACH: 1.72 Mach design limit but thrust/drag limited to about mach 1.50 in a 60deg dive from 50,000ft.
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TAKE OFF ROTATION SPEEDS
    13500lbs: 155kts [full internal fuel and two sidewinders]
    20500lbs: 195kts [about the maximum weight possible with included stores]
    NOTE: Use full flaps for take off! Adding 6kts for every 1000lbs above 13500lbs should give good aft stick/rotation speeds.
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CLIMB SPEEDS
Military Power
    13500lbs: 375kts with a transition to mach 0.89
    20500lbs: 310kts with a transition to mach 0.74
Maximum Power
    13500lbs: 595kts with a transition to mach 0.93
    20500lbs: 480kts with a transition to mach 0.85
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FINAL APPROACH SPEEDS
    With 500lbs fuel remaining and some empty racks use 160kts. Add 5kts for every additional 500lbs of fuel.
    NOTE: Target touch down speed is 20kts less than final approach speed.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT ARE TO BE EXCLUSIVELY HOSTED BY COMBATACE.COM AND MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE. THIS PACKAGE AND ANY PARTS HEREIN MAY NOT BE UPLOADED AS PART OF ANOTHER MOD NOR MUST THEY BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE EITHER IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS PERMISSION.
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Sophocles
July 2020
 

VL Myrsky II 'Storm' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
The VL Myrsky II ('Storm') was a Finnish World War II fighter designed by the State Aircraft Factory (Valtion Lentokonetehdas) for the Finnish Air Force. Entering service during August 1944 the Myrsky was reasonably fast and manoeuvrable enough to dogfight contemporary Soviet aircraftand and it's wide undercarriage gave it decent ground-handling properties. Myrsky usage ended in May 1947 and the last Myrsky flight was made in February 1948.
Veltro2K very kindly made this for me back in 2014 and it's another one of the lesser known aircraft that he has brought to Strike Fighters. 
For this revision we have a much better flight model and working flaps.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Myrsky folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Myrsky folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the TwinWasp file into your Sounds folder.
That's it! Although you will need to source a suitable 'prop pilot' for your Myrsky.

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Veltro2K for making the 3D model and allowing me to skin it.
Thanks also to Charles for some valuable tips now incorporated on Version 2 and 3.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 3 - 15/07/2020
Version 2 - 12/04/2015
Version 1 - 04/10/2014 

Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 'Yankee Squadron' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is a simple mod of Raven's early Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 to create a fictional Hurricane Mk.1 in service with 'Yankee Squadron' of the Spanish Republican Air Force in the 1938-1939 timeline.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Hurricane1spr folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Hurricane1spr folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
Please note that the nation name has been set to 'SPAIN' and you should amend this to suit your install and preferences.

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Raven for his awesome work on the Hawker Hurricane in all it's forms and for generously including his templates.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - 04/07/2020