Supermarine Spitfire IXc 'Dhimar' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Spitfire IXc to create a fictional Spitfire IXc in service with the Royal Dhimari Air Force in the 1943-1947 timeline.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Spitfire9c_Dh folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Spitfire9c_Dh folder into your Decals folder.
That's it! Although you will need a suitable 'prop' pilot (not supplied here).
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Extra special thanks to Starfighter2 for the Spitfire cockpit.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - Sept 24th, 2021
Avia S-199P for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a simple mod of the stock Avia S-199 to create a fictional S-199P in service with the Parani Air Force in the 1946-1952 timeline.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the S-199P folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the S-199P folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
(But you will need a suitable 'prop' pilot).
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Starfighter2 for bringing us the superb Me-109 cockpit used here.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - Sept 21st 2021
Hi!
Special thanks to Florian who did the first mod of su-25 for SF2. All data files been taken from there. Also credits goes to Stary and Comrade. While making this mode, i used some files made by them.
This model comes from a freeware source, and is used in several other games. Only some small details like drag chute, animation etc are done by me.
And thanks to Thirdwire for this sim.
THIS IS A FREEWARE. COMMERCIAL USE IS NOT ALLOWED!
Enjoy!
The RF-104G was a tactical reconnaissance model based on the F-104G,
usually with three KS-67A cameras mounted in the forward fuselage in
place of the internal cannon. Many of the 189 built were subsequently
reconfigured to the F-104G standard.
What's in:
- 6 new planes to fly
- 14 HD skins
- historical decalsets
- Hangars & Patches
Credits:
- Gkabs 3D parts (KS-67A cameras)
- BobRock F-104G temps
- Soulfreak German/Greek base skins
- Paulopanz skins, decals, screens, data.inis edits
Install:
- you need SF-2 Europe for CF-104 used
- all in main mod folder (Isn't easy?)
Enjoy.
@ paulopanz
In '70 AMI and KLU due the RF-104G shortage, converted a limited basic F-104G to recon duty by equipping them with Orpheus recon pod.
These pods were different and Steve S made both for us sometimes ago. So it's time to upgrade and use them.
What's in:
- 2 new plane to fly
- 6 HD skins
- historical decalsets
- 2 SF-2 Orpheus pods
- Guns removed & noses restyled
Credits:
- Spillone104 new 3D parts & Orpheus upgrades
- Steve S original SF-1 Orpheus
- BobRock F-104G temps
- Paulopanz skins, decals, screens, data.inis edits & upgrades
Install:
- all in main mod folder (Isn't easy?)
Enjoy.
@ paulopanz
PS: the 'real' RF-104G and A.M.I. F-104G skins in the makings.
Lockheed/FMA IA-16 Serpiente:
BACKSTORY:
The year is 1998. Argentina starts showing its newly acquired A-4AR Fightinghawk, modernized to replace the old A-4Bs. While this was happening, it was clear that the Mirages had to be retired anywhere in a near future. So, the Fabrica Militar de Aviones, also called FMA, joins Lockheed Martin to develop a multirole, supersonic fighter, to fill the space that the Mirage will no longer cover. The result of this alliance is the IA-16 Serpiente, a multirole, supersonic and highly capable aircraft, developed from the F-16. The Serpiente is very similar to the Japanese F-2, but they have some differences that make them unique: while the F-2 has a boom receptor for air refueling, the Serpiente has a fuel probe, being capable of refueling from the KC-130 owned by the FAA. The avionics and a lot of parts from the plane itself are made in Argentina, and after 2008, the plane could be made in Argentinian soil without importing a single manufactured piece. The first plane flew in 2002, and was introduced in the FAA in the year 2005. The plane is equipped with Python 5 and AMRAAM missiles. It also can be equipped with AIM-9Xs and, due to the open architecture, it can be equipped with MICA and Meteor missiles. In 2007, Argentina recieved a first batch of 24 Serpientes, with 12 going to the 5th Fighter Group and the other 12 to the 6th Fighter Group, and in 2015, with the retirement of the Mirages and Neshers, another 24 IA-16 Serpiente Block 2 were ordered, plus the modernization of the existing ones to the Block 1+ standard, matching the avionics of the upcoming versions. The nacionalization of the whole assembly proccess of the plane has opened the opportunity for exports, being offered to small countries, like Uruguay, Paraguay and El Salvador. These 3 countries allegedly planned to buy 12 units of the Serpiente each one, but pressure from the US (even though the Serpiente is a US derived product) made them decline the offer. The Serpiente has seen service in the FAA for 15 years now, and is expected to surpass 2040. The future of this plane looks bright, with several modifications planned for the next year, like a radar-absorbing painting, to have semi-stealth capabilities (coming probably next update).
Special thanks to:
Dels, the creator of the F-2.
EricJ, who uploaded the F/A-18A and its HUD, which I used for this mod.
SandMartin, who helped me to remake the cabin.
ValAstur, who inspired me to make this mod, and for the Nachash, the starting point of this.
Eagle114th, for the screenshots, which he took while I was isolated, and for taking the time to test everything (he tested absolutely EVERYTHING and helped me correct it)
ThirdWire, for this awesome sim.
CONTENTS:
Lockheed/FMA IA-16 Serpiente and its decals.
Rafael Python 5 and Hughes AIM-120-AR, the missiles of this plane.
Fuel tanks.
Pilot and refuel probe.
NOTES:
The cabin is bugged, and we couldn't fix it. We corrected the position of the seat, but some things dissapeared, as far as I know, the LOD of the cabin is bugged.
A simple mod of stock TW Lightning F.53. It gives you two fictional variants of dhimari Lightnings, armed with Sparrow and Sidewinders, with 1987 version equipped with modern HUD and radar from F-16A. It's the first SF2 mod i decided to share. Obviously, Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 2 is required.
--------------------------Background Story
In 1966, Kingdom of Dhimar, worried about Parani supersonic Tu-22 bombers and Su-7 strike aircraft, ordered 34 F.53 Lightning interceptors from BAC.
While Dhimari air force pilots were more than satisfied with its performance, speed and rate of climb, its missile armament was not really adequate for the task. This has become even more apparent after kingdom started to receive its first batch of US made F-4 Phantoms, armed with radar guided, all aspect missiles.
In 1972, decision was made to upgrade the Dhimari Lightnings to more modern standards. Working together with Ferranti and Raytheon, Royal Dhimari Research and Development Bureau managed to successfully modify the AI.23 radar allowing it to guide new AIM-7 sparrow missiles. Both hull and wing hardpoints were modified in order to mount US provided AIM-7s and AIM-9s. The upgrade program also added (audio only) RWR and countermeasure launchers. The modifications decreased the volume of ventral fuel tank, however this was considered to be acceptable trade-off, and between 1974 and 1976 all dhimari lightnings were converted to this variant.
In 1986 BAe offered further 22 Lightnings to Dhimar - all ex-Saudi F.53 airframes, together with supply of spare parts and engines. Soon after that, further 10 Lightnings were bought from Kuwait. At first, all airframes were intended to be simply refurbished and upgraded to the same standard as rest of dhimari fighters, but - mostly because of personal insistence of Dhimari Prince Fa'ad, the decision was made to modify them even further, completely replacing 60s era avionics with significantly more advanced systems - most important of them being latest AN/APG-66 radar, together with Marconi HUD (displayed directly on pilot's windshield, like in F-14, rather than on separate glass panel).
In October 1987 first such modified Lightnings entered Dhimari service. The program was deemed successful enough that in early 90s it was extended to 1972 modified airframes as well.
While 1972 and 1987 variants retained the ground attack capabilities of F.53, Dhimari air force preferred to keep them as pure air defence fighters. However, few airframes transferred to mercenary Special Operation Wing were sometimes used as strike aircraft - despite being armed only with unguided weaponry.
--------------------------Installation
Just unpack and drop it into mod folder.
--------------------------Thanks and credits
Skins were made using excellent Lightning F6 2048x2048 Templates by Sundowner
Dhimari fin flash by Spinners
Thanks to yakarov79 and Pvince for advice about modifying stock cockpit.
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All combatace freeware licence rules apply. Do whatever you want with this mod, as long as you are not breaking them.
English is not my native language, so i apologise for any grammar and or spelling mistakes .
Chengdu J-10A-AR "Ehécatl"
This model is a approximation of how a Chengdu J-10 might look if it was in service with the Argentinian Air Force, being part of the 6to Grupo de Caza y Ataque, belonging to the VI Brigada Aérea.
As many of you might know, Argentina is planning to modernize its air force, and one of the jets that has been considered is the J-10, coming along with the JF-17, the MiG-35 and the MiG-29 (I should work on one of those).
The model, though, is not accurate. The offer made by China considers the J-10CE, an export version of the J-10C.
This plane can carry Chinese and Russian weapons, and Argentinian Mk-series bombs.
The aircraft will appear on the list as "Chengdu J-10A-AR "Ehécatl".
The adding of the -AR is just a formality.
To install it, you will need to copy and paste the folders in your SF2 mod folder, following basic mod installation proccess.
In the folder >>J10AR-Final Version<< you will find 4 folders. These are:
Aircraft >> J-10A
Decals >> J-10A
Flight >> FLIGHTENGINE.INI
Weapons >> KometaTankC // KometaTankW
Special thanks to:
Erwin_Hans and InSky, for the fantastic model they made of the Dragon...
Franconinja14, who made the skin for the plane...
Stipe, for the MiG-29M3 "Hyper Fulcrum" and its HUD, that I used for this mod...
Spinners, for the Kometa and its tanks, wich I use in this mod...
Eagle114th, for the screenshots, giving me tips and helping with everything (this guy is a genius)...
And ThirdWire, for this amazing sim, that I love and play almost everyday...
I hope you enjoy this mod as much as I do.
Have a good flight!
Good hunting!