The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden "Magnificent Lightning" fighter was a World War II Japanese propeller-driven aircraft prototype that was built in a canard design.
The wings were attached to the tail section and stabilizers were on the front. The propeller was also in the rear, in a pusher configuration.
Developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as a short-range, land-based interceptor, the J7W was a response to B-29 Superfortress raids on the Japanese home islands.
For interception missions, the J7W was to be armed with four forward-firing 30 mm cannons in the nose.
The Shinden was expected to be a highly maneuverable interceptor, but only two prototypes were finished before the end of war.
A gas turbine–powered version was considered, but never even reached the drawing board.
 
Model by Veltro2k
Cockpit by Stary
Pilot by Capun
Flight model, texture and decals by Charles
 
 
 
THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT

SF2 - EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon "BETA" Pack
 
This aircraft is tested on Fully Merged SF2E/I/NA/V on July 2013 patch.
 
The aircraft is to be use under the COMBATACE rules "ONLY"
 
DO NOT VIOLATE THE RULE OR PERFORM PIRACY!
 

First, I want to thank Bongodriever for his "superb" re-work of his EF-2000 for SF2.
Despite being a "Beta" it is an exceptional aircraft. Lets hope he will finish the work someday?
Also, without his work... we would of all have to wait for another talented individual to make this aircraft.
Thank you very much Craig.
 

I want to take this opportunity to dedicate this Aircraft to the following individuals:
 

"Spinners" - I want to thank you for helping me to get started in becoming a Modder at Combatace.
Even though time have past, I have not forgotten about your kindness, support, and patience in teaching me the basics.
 
I also want to thank... "Fastcargo" "Wrench" and "Sundowner" for their early support as well.
 
Of course, since the early days to the present. I had the pleasure of being helped by so many other great and talented
people... You know who you are... Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and many other things...
 

Now, since this is a BETA... Pretty much all deficiencies are well known. So do not make uncessary post or comments if you find an issue.
 
Please take the time to read the "knowledge base section for SF2" to install this aircraft, as well as, to answer many questions you might have?
 
Yes, the knowledge base section has wealth of information that answers most of your concerns or issues. Make the effort to learn it, DO NOT BE LAZY.
 
Also, make the effort to use the search function for your concerns or issues. You will be surprised that many of topic issues have already been discussed.
 
Lastly, the file is BIG... I did do my due diligence to make sure all is correct. But like anything in life, there is a chance that I might have miss something or made an error?
Feel free to make the post if you find something that is not correct?
 
 
 
This file contain all of the air wings and squadrons from all of the current EF-2000 user and soon to be user of the EF-2000.
 
Instead of listing them (which is very long), look at the files and you will know who they are...
 
With the exception of the RAF 43(F) Sqn and the 2(AC) Special markings, all of the squadrons are current or were in existence.
 
- 43(F) squadron was suppose to be the next Typhoon squadron this year, but that was changed when 2(AC) squadron was selected instead.
- 2(AC) special marking was something I just added.
 
Note #1: Until Ravenclaw finish the KEPD-350, the GAF and the Eda will not show a stand-off weapon under the loadout for "strike".
I use the KEPD_350 as a reminder for future changes on the loadout.
 
Note #2: ONly RAF is using the swing-Role for the EF-2000. Most other nations are using the EF-2000 for Air Defense only, but are starting to use the ground attach capability.
So, the loadout is not the most accurate for the various ground roles. You can change it to what ever you like.
 
Note #3: Pirate cam will appear when you use the AA mode. With targeting pod loaded, you have to select the AG mode to use the targeting pod cam.
 
 
 
All work are done by me with the exception of the credits given to the people below:
 
 
 
Bongodriver - Aircraft/Seat/.LODs and most of the .INIs (with tweaks by me)
ChrisBV - Pilots (I slightly modified the skin)
Florian/JAT - Pilot
Ravenclaw - Weapons (I modified one of the weapon to make the GBU-48B)
FastCargo - Fakepilot
Eagle114th - Wingtip vortex (I modified both the skakey/straight vortex effects, also can use both at the same time)
Spillone104 - Engine sounds
 

If I have forgotten anyone for their work, my apologies, and your work is being recognized and credited.
 
Thank you for reading.
 
I hope you will enjoy flying this aircraft.
 
 
 
Cheers!
 

August 09, 2015
 
Ace888

'What if' F-106A 'Extended Service' Skin pack
 
 
 
- 7 Skins based on the early F-15A ghost greys colour scheme.
 
- 2 Skins based on the later F-15A/C mod eagle colour scheme.
 
- 1 Skin based on the grey two tone F-16 colour scheme.
 
- 2 Skins which are FIS markings repainted over the SEA scheme of aircraft that have returned from Vietnam.
 
- 1 Skin which is FIS markings repainted over the SEA Night scheme of aircraft that have returned from Vietnam.
 
- Bonus ADC pilot in orange flight suit (you will have to edit the F-106A_data.ini to use it if you want to)
 
 
 
You MUST have the SF2 F-106A pack installed:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14246-f-106a-delta-dart-for-sf2/
 
 
 
Credits:
 
- Pasko and his team that did the F-106A above.
 
- Geary for the F-106A templates.
 
 
 
Enjoy!
 
Dan (Dtmdragon)

The Antonov An-12 (NATO reporting name: Cub) is a four-engined turboprop transport aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. It is the military version of the Antonov An-10 and was made in many variants.
The first prototype flew in December 1957. Over 900 had been built, in both military and civilian versions, before production finally ended in 1973. The An-12BP entered Soviet military service in 1959. In terms of configuration, size and capability, the aircraft is similar to the United States-built Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Military Soviet and former-Soviet examples have a defensive tail gun turret.
 
Bonus Plane:
 
The Antonov An-8 (NATO reporting name: Camp) is a Soviet-designed twin-turboprop-engine high-wing light military transport aircraft.
The first production aircraft was rolled out in December 1958.
The majority of An-8s built served in the Soviet Air Forces, with two An-8s being used to land special forces to seize Plzen airport during the Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968.Others were used as electronic reconnaissance aircraft, and one aircraft was used for air sampling following Chinese nuclear testing in 1966.They continued in large scale use on front-line military duties in the Soviet Air Force until the 1970s.
 

WHAT's IN:
 

1 An-12 flyable plane;
1 An-8 bonus (adapted) flyable plane and edited skin;
 

A whole new or upgraded An-12 historical skinset and decalset, including many VVs nose arts:
 
VVS: 4
AFlot: 1
UkrAF: 1
CVL: 1
PWL: 1
JRV: 1
AfgAF 1
EAF: 3
SyAF: 1
IrAF: 2
RJAF: 1
QJJ: 1
FAPA: 1
EtAF: 1
IAF: 6
AURI: 2
PLAAF: 1
 
Yemen, Tanzania and Mozambique skins could be added if only someone could send a pic .....
 

CREDITS:
 
- paulopanz: skins, decals, screens, inis
- Ghostrider883: IAF references
- Mue: LODwiever;
 
[ready to give credits]
 
- cockpit: Kesselbrut ?
- An-8 conversion inis: ?
- Aeroflot original skin: ?
 
I'm so sorry but time went by and I forgot where I took ..... and wasn't able to find.
 

INSTALL:
 

- All in main mod folder
 

EXTRAS:
 

Inside An-12 folder You will find proper inis to use/change for:
- Paratroop carrier (paratroop included);
- Bomber as in IAF service
- Transport
 
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This realise come after some years work on a model that isn't the best from Tk production (quite the same from Sf-1) but a real jolly to use on almost ALL existing scenery, some in WIP and other I wish to came .................
 
Thank you to all of you gents here at CA, it's a real plesure to be here with you all.
 
@ paulopanz
 

F-106A in Vietnam (What if)
 
 
 
Background:
 
During the late 60’s there were serious discussions in the USAF about deploying the F-106A to the conflict in Vietnam. Obviously this never eventuated but the possibility lead to project Six Shooter which saw a gun pack and an improved visibility canopy added to the F-106A. So what would the Delta Dart have looked like if it had served in the skies above Vietnam?
 
In 1968 the USAF conducted a Tactical Evaluation to evaluate the effectiveness of existing tactical manoeuvres by USAF and USN combat aircraft against the MiG-21 Fishbed. It was called ‘Have Drill/ Have Ferry.’ The ADC evaluated the F-106 and found its radar capable of acquisition of the MIG and that radar snap-up attack could be used to exploit the MiG-21's lack of fire control. The F-106 could use better acceleration to get beyond MiG-21 speed limits. A direct result of this evaluation was the ADC recommendation to “expedite fitting the internal gun, redesigned canopy, radar warning and ECM equipment into the F-106”.
 
 
 
So based on the above (factual) information I present the F-106A Delta Dart (69) ‘Nam’
 
 
 
To the SF2 F-106A I have added the following:
 
- Permanently mounted M61A1 Gun Pack (Project Six Shooter)
 
- Internal ALQ-100 ECM
 
- Chaff dispensers
 
- APR-25 RHAW (Audio only)
 
- SEA camouflage (Day and Night)
 
- Pilot in tiger stripped flight suit.
 
- I have also applied the MA-1 FCS ECCM upgrade done to 314 F-106 in 1963. The ECCM system allowed the FCS to reject radar returns resulting from chaff dispersal by a target. As part of the upgrade a final modification resulted in increased missile performance. Modifications to the FCS permitted up to 35 percent more deflection of the Falcon missile’s control surfaces. This resulted in a more agile missile at launch, increasing the missile’s ability to react to a maneuvering target.
To portray this in the game I have made changes to the F-106 avionics as well as a specific ECCS AIM-4F missile.
 
 
 
Notes:
 
- The AIM-4G has been changed to have no audible growl (It never had it) and is slaved to the radar. This more accurately portrays the employment of the IR guided Falcons. You will have to use the radar to know when you are locked on and in range. (Just like a F-106 pilot would have had to done in real life).
 
- The weapon bay doors are manually activated, I prefer this as the animation doesn’t work with most missile shots when it’s set on automatic.
 
- There is a specific version of the M61A1 gun for the F-106 as when installed in the F-106 its rate of fire was limited to 4500 rounds per minute.
 
 
 
Credits for the original SF2 F-106A and SEA skin decals:
 
Pasko
Kesselbrut
Column5,
MKSheppard
eburger68
Sundowner
Dave
DaniloE31
Pasko
DaniloE31
Lexx Luthor
76.IAP-Blackbird
Cliff7600
 
 
 
Enjoy!
 
Dan (Dtmdragon)

Nakajima J9N1-S Kikka Night Fighter
 
The Nakajima Kikka "Orange Blossom" was Japan's first jet-powered aircraft. It was developed late in World War II and the first prototype
had only flown once before the end of the conflict
Model:Veltro2k
Textures,FM and decals: Charles
Cockpit:Kesselbrut
Destroyed model:Capun
 
install in Objects/aircraft folder
 
THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT

RC-135 mod Ver 1.5 for SF2
 
DISCLAIMER
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This is a third party add on of the RC-135 using Mirage Factory model. All credit to creator of original pack.
Mission equipment via fake pilot is made by me.
Skins are original from great Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 pack. uploaded by Dave. -> http://combatace.com/files/file/12454-mirage-factory-c-135ab-and-kc-135aer/
I just repainted few things. Added bits here and there.
All decals Tail numbers and nose numbers are made by me.
The rest (national insigina etc) is from original pack.
Hangar and loading screens by Me.
 
It is designed for and works in the SF2 series of games.
 
This mod is only for CombatAce.
Any part of it can't be used in any comerical products.
 
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Original ReadMe:
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Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R for SF2.
 
Models by BPAO
RIP
 
Skins by Sundowner, Pappychksix, and ST0RM.
 
INI work by ST0RM
 
To install:
 
Install into your:
C:\Users\xxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folder.
 
These are AI only. No pit included. Great for using in the mission editor.
 
To make flyable please follow these instructions:
 
http://combatace.com/topic/20789-how-to-make-ai-planes-flyable/
 
Enjoy
 
Dave USAFMTL
 
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UPDATE NOTES
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IMPORTANT.
 
Update by 76.IAP-Blackbird. All credits to him. He did great job on this.
He fixed airbrakes and put engine reverse thrust into specified models with TF33 / JT3D engines.
 
If you already have this pack. You can download just update data.ini of each aircraft. file Updated_Aircraft_Data_only.rar
 
Please copy data.ini file of aircraft model into specific folder in game mod folder.
Do not use Data.ini of on emodel on other. Even if file name is same.
Example.
 
RC-135U_70 got different data.ini file than model _80 or _90.
So you need to copy each aircraft data.ini file from each folder of this update into yours game folders.
Just keep this in mind to avoid mess with fake pilot RC mods.
 
Or you can download whole updated pack and overwrite yuor game files.
 
If you are downloading it for the first time. No need to download update. It has already updated ini files.

 

You need FakePilot mod to run this pack.
 
This is Beta version which means:
 
- I never finished avionics work. I was trying to do something but lack of time...and it will take me months. So ther is no specific avionics for every model. Just one generic. And it is not working. It really needs some avionics work.
 
- Skins could be better. I just simple deleted some lines here and there but I've never put so much attention to weathering etc.
 
- Cokpit is from B-52. Just for test flights. It is included. I don't remember who made this. All credit to him.
 
- All birds are set as Bobmer so they can fly high.
 
- For sure it needs some ini work.
 
- It need still some work. But only if i will find time. Better to upload it now than never. So for now it is realased as in condition.
 
Pack includes
 
RC-135C Big Team.
RC-135D Rivet Brass.
RC-135E Lisa Ann / Rivet Amber.
RC-135M Rivet Card.
RC-135S Rivet Ball. first S version under name Wanda Belle and later Rivet Ball.
RC-135S Cobra Ball early as in 1969
RC-135S Cobra Ball as in early eighties.
RC-135S Cobra Ball current version as rebuild in mid nineties.
RC-135U Combat Sent early version with 'Towel Rails' and first paint scheme
RC-135U Combat Sent still early version but with new paint scheme.
RC-135U COmbat Sent late version as modified in late eighties.
RC-135V Rivet Joint eary version of V model with LTV mission equipment
RC-135V Rivet Joint late rebuild with E-Systems humps.
RC-135W Rivet Joint
RC-135W Rivet Joint as above but with new engines.
 
All serial numbers are historicaly correct. Same as names.
All aircraft were names as code + number "Combat Sent II or Cobra Ball I etc.) I have no information about everything. Info about any of it would be great. Especialy about Rivet Card.
 
Since whole mod is made via fake pilot there are some limitations.
Biggest "no" for me is first S- Cobra Ball where 663 and 664 carried little different set of sensors.
 
Some aircrafts were upgraded later than other in same model group. So service date is generic as first aircraft of block build was issued.
Example: first Cobra Ball was flying already 1969 (663 number) but second (664 number) was delivered in 73 if I remember correctly. Same with other aircrafts, they were never delivered same year.
 
There were few fancy nosearts spotted on RCs but...not this time. Maybe later with some updates
 
Instalation:
 
Copy subfolders to specific folders in your mod directory.
Aircraft,Pilots, Decals.
Thats it.
 
Enjoy.
Report bugs.
Keep an eye on enemy.
 
Jarek Hereda
 
Reference:
The History of Big Safari, Colonel Bill Grimes.
great web of recce wisdom by Kingdon R. Hawes - http://www.rc135.com/0000/INDEX.HTM
Freedom Through Vigilance Volume V: History of US Air Force Security Service Airborne Reconnaissance, Part II (Volume 5), Larry Tart.
http://combatsent.50megs.com/
http://www.recce135.com/
http://www.55wa.org/

SF2 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11/Mk.60 DN (SB) Export Models Pack 1 6/21/2015
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: There is a distinct probability that this mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs at any patch level. End Users ™ that attempt it, do so at their own risk. A Full 5 Merged install is reccomened at the LATEST patch level.*
 
This package contains a NEW aircraft for SF2, the Hawker Sea Fury FB.11/Mk.60 Export, De-navalized versions by Skippybing. This is the reason the folder is named "Sea_FuryDN_sb". The "DN" stands for de-navalized. The tail hook has been removed by the data ini trick, and the wingfold deactivated.
Skins included with the set are for the following units:
 
Egyptian AF:
No. 2 Squadron, REAF
 
Iraqi AF (aka "Iraq Single Seat"):
No. 7 Squadron, RIAF
 
All skins are in jpg format, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Almost all markings are decals (Iraqi serials are from PauloPanz' excellent upgrade of the orginal Sea Fury by Simon Porter; the EAF serials are mine), with the exception of the fuselage ID bands on both.
Canopy operates via the 'standard animation keystrokes' (shift/0 for the window). Weapons are included (excepting the 60# rockets) as are the pilot figure and AvHistory engine sound. New DDS damage textures are included. These can be used on the other Skippybing Sea Fury's too. There are no hangar screens.
 
When in-game, on the aircraft selection menu you'll see:
 
Sea Fury FB.11/Mk.60 [sb]
 
This not only tags is as "skippybing", but will diferentiate it from Simon Porter's older one, AND tells you it's the de-navalized, export version.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, take note of the "Legal and Usage Disclaimer', it's been changed for this aircraft.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein