Sea Venom FAW.21 - Improved version, equivalent to Venom NF.3. 4,950 lbf (22.1 kN) Ghost 104 engine, AI Mk 21 (US APS-57) radar. 167 built.
Sea Venom FAW.22 - More powerful (5,300 lbf (23.6 kN)) Ghost 105 engine, giving improved high-altitude performance. 39 new built.
Sea Venom ECM.21-22 - Six FAW.21s modified from 1957 for ECM purposes. ECM.22Equivalent of ECM.21, based on FAW.22. No armament.
 
In 1956 Sea Venoms, alongside RAF Venoms, took part in the Suez War which began on 31 October. They were from Nos. 809, 892, 893 Naval Air Squadrons
based on the light fleet carrier HMS Albion and fleet carrier HMS Eagle.
The Anglo-French invasion, codenamed Operation Musketeer, took place in response to the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by Egypt's leader, General Nasser.
The air war began on the 31 October 1956 signalling the beginning of the Suez War. The Sea Venoms launched many sorties, bombing a variety of targets in Egypt in the process.
By 1959, the Sea Venom began to be replaced in Royal Navy service by the de Havilland Sea Vixen, an aircraft that also had the distinctive twin-boom tail.
The Sea Venom would be withdrawn from frontline service soon afterwards. The type continued to fly with second line FAA units until the last were withdrawn in 1970
 
WHAT's IN:
 
3 new planes
26 skins
decals, weapons, pilots
 
CREDITS:
 
- Veltro2k model
- Baffmeister FM
- Spillone104 sound, inis tweakings, testings
- Stary pit
- Wrench original templates, hangar templates
- paulopanz skins, decals, screens
 
INSTALL:
 
- put all in your mod folder
 
OPTIONAL:
 
- hangars 1024 x 726
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz
 

 
NOTE: an update for Suez '56 campaign pack is in the makings, not only Seavenoms, stay tuned!

Bell D-188 (XF-109 / XF3L) “What if” Projects for Thirdwire Strike Fighter 2
 
I am big fan of Bell D-188 projects and when I saw XF-109 for SF2, I got inspired to expand XF-109.  I quote the statement from author of XF-109 mod for SF2:

"Had it been built, the Bell D-188A project would have been one of the most unorthodox aircraft to fly, and certainly the most unusual in the US Air Force inventory." - Veltro2k, creator of XF-109 mods for SF1 / SF2.
 
I want to give Bell D-188 the opportunities to be flown by anyone virtually in simulation, no matter how flawed she may be.  I decided to work on both Bell D-188 (XF-109 for USAF) and D-188A (XF3L for US Navy).

I want to give my big thank to Veltro2K for creating XF-109 in the first place and Wrench for upgrading XF-109 mod for SF2, especially for sharing his updated files with me.  I, too, want to thank Combatace community, all of you are reasons why I worked on this project.
 
And at the same time, please keep in mind that there are several files that are from other mods, I am giving credits to all modders who created each materials that is used in Bell D-188 projects:
 

CREDITS:
 
Note: If it is required that I must take any of the files off from D-188 Projects, please let me know.  I will fix it ASAP and I intend to respect everyone’s work, especially giving credits to everyone who is involved with D-188 projects.
 
To my friends and Combatace community:
I truly thank everyone who got involved with D-188 projects, all of you are reasons why I am able to finish this project.  All of you rocks!
 
Bell XF-109 for SF2:
I give my big thank to Veltro2k for creating XF-109 (D-188) mod for SF1 and SF2.  ( http://combatace.com/files/file/13169-bell-xf-109/ ) He is the reason why I have the opportunities to work on mod projects for SF2, along with Combatace community.
 
Bell XF-109 updates:
I express my many thanks to Wrench for being very involved with D-188 projects.  He has helped me lot with the mod, especially sending me his updated data.ini files for XF-109. ( http://combatace.com/topic/74104-f-109-tweeks-pak-for-sf2/ )

Sound effects:
J85-GE.wav and J85-GE_AB.wav are directly from Macelena’s F-5E mods for SF2 ( http://combatace.com/files/file/10446-mirage-factory-f-5e-for-sf2/ ), I truly thank him for the sound files for J85-GE.  Note: J85-GE.wav and J85-GE_AB.wav are renamed from F5Engine.wav and F5AB.wav. The reason why I renamed the files is because there are so many sound files from different mods for SF2.  I hope that renamed files will make it easier to find in sound folder, just for in case, if anyone need to find them.
 
Afterburner effects:
Afterburner came from Mirage Factory F-8 Crusader Superpack for SF2.  ( http://combatace.com/files/file/10646-mirage-factory-f-8-crusader-super-pack/ ) and I truly thank to everyone who is involved creating F-8 Crusader Superpack for SF2.
 
To everyone who helped me:
 
Wrench à Thank you for the help with feedback involved, it helped lot with D-188 projects.
 
76.IAP-Blackbird à Thank you for your help with D-188 projects.
 
FalconC45 à Thank you so much for helping testing the mods.
 
 
Instruction:
 
1)    Extract D-188_Project and you will see 4 folders:
a.     Effects
b.     Sounds
c.     STOL Versions
d.     VSTOL Versions
(Note:  For F/A-109B (USMC), I highly recommend V/STOL version for taking off / landing on USMC ships.  There are still STOL version, for in case, if you still prefer to go with STOL method.
 
2)    Drop Effects and Sounds folder into main Strike Fighter 2 mod folder.
3)    There are two different versions of Bell D-188 (F-109s and F/A-109s):
a.     STOL version – All of aircraft have all 6 jet engines operation, especially when you are in STOL mode.  Because all engines from rotating engines and main fuselage engines are running at the same time, it is impossible to performance VTOL mode.
b.     V/STOL version – All of aircraft only have rotating engine operation.  I divided the thrusts from main fuselage engines and added them to rotating engines, to make up for main fuselage engines not having any thrusts.  (See “Flight model” for more information about flight model for VSTOL version) This enable you to be able to performance V/STOL and VTOL mode.  However, I removed afterburner effects from main fuselage engines (except for exhaust smokes).  It does not look right if you are in VTOL mode with afterburner running from fuselage.  But you still can re-enable afterburner for main fuselage engines with few steps.  Look at bottom of README for the instruction for re-enabling afterburner effects.
4)    For your information, XF-109s / F-109s are USAF version, XF3L / F/A-109s are US Navy and US Marine Corps version.
5)    Go into either STOL or VSTOL version of folders, drop Objects folder into main Strike Fighter 2 mod folder.
 
 
Information:
 
1)    XF-109 is based on D-188 project which is historically designed for US Air Force.  F-109s variants aircraft are fictional “What if” if US Air Force decided to accept XF-109.
2)    XF3L is based on D-188 project which is historically designed for US Navy.  F/A-109s variants are fictional “What if” US Navy and US Marine Corp decided to accept XF3L.
3)    Configuration/Upgrades for XF-109 / F-109s (USAF):
a.     XF-109 (1961)
                                                i.     Prototype version
                                              ii.     Powered by J85-GE-5
                                             iii.     Role: Interceptor
b.     F-109A (1964)
                                                i.     Role: Interceptor
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-5A
c.     F-109A (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Interceptor
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
d.     F-109B (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter and bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     More capable of delivering air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
e.     F-109B (1973)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter - Bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
f.      F-109B (1976)
                                                i.     Role: Fighter - Bomber
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
g.     F-109C (1980)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics and cockpit
h.     F-109G (1971)
                                                i.     Role: SEAD “Wild Weasel”
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Embedded ECM
2.     Chaff / Flare
                                             iv.     Capable of delivering various air to ground ordinances, especially for role of SEAD.
i.      F-109G (1976)
                                                i.     Role: SEAD “Wild Weasel”
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iv.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to ground ordinances
 
4)    Configuration/Upgrades for XF3L / F/A-109s (USN):
a.     XF3L (1963)
                                                i.     Prototype version
                                              ii.     Powered by J85-GE-5
                                             iii.     Role: Multi-Role
b.     F/A-109A (1969)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-13
                                             iii.     More capable of delivering air to air / air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
c.     F/A-109A (1973)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
d.     F/A-109A (1977)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
 
5)    Configuration/Upgrades for F/A-109s (USMC):
a.     F/A-109B (1972)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded engine to J85-GE-21
                                             iii.     Capable of delivering air to air / air to ground various ordinances
                                             iv.     Counter measure equipment implemented
1.     Chaff / Flare
b.     F/A-109B (1976)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics in cockpit
                                             iii.     Upgraded with capable of carrying laser guided ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
c.     F/A-109B (1984)
                                                i.     Role: Multi-Role
                                              ii.     Upgraded with more advanced avionics and cockpit
                                             iii.     Capable of carrying more advanced air to air / air to ground ordinances
                                             iv.     Upgraded counter measure
1.     Increased numbers of chaff / flare
 
 
EXTRA:
 
1)    Re-enable Afterburner effects for STOL version:
a.     For anyone who want to re-able afterburner effects for STOL version, open aircraft data.ini file and find this line of code:

// Engine - Fuselage ----------------------------------------------------------
 
b.     Under both [FusEngineLeft] and [FusEngineRight], you will see this code:

//AfterburnerEmitterName=F8AfterburnerEmitter
 
c.     Remove “//” from the code, so it looks like this:

AfterburnerEmitterName=F8AfterburnerEmitter
 
d.     Now you have working afterburner effects back in main fuselage engines, even when you are hovering in V/STOL version of aircraft.
 
 
Texture / Skins:
 
For now, D-188 (F-109s/F3Ls) projects do not have any additional skins for each aircraft, so if anyone have plans to create skins for D-188 projects, please let me know.  Any more skins for F-109s / F3Ls are always welcomed.
 
 
Flight model:
 
I am not expert with the flight mode.  If anyone can help with flight model, the helps are always welcomed for D-188 (F-109s/F3Ls) projects!  I did the basic flight model tweaking, in order, to make F-109s/F3L feel more realistic when flying them in SF2, theoretically.  The flight model is originally created by Veltro2K and updated by Wrench. Here are following features I tweaked in flight model:
 
1)    Slow roll rate = With two engines being mounted on each tip of wings, it means lot of weights.  And at the same time, with small wings from D-188s aircraft like F-104, in my opinion, it means slower roll rate.  However, as I stated, I am not an expert with flight model and any helps with flight model overhaul is always welcomed.
 
2)    Fixed sensitive rudder = The rudder was very sensitive so I reduced it lot, in order, for D-188s to have small movement when using rudder.
 
3)    Engines overhaul = I have done lot of works on each engine powers for each aircraft.  This is the math I used to convert lb of thrust to Netwon:

Note: XXX is any given numbers.

XXX lb (thrust) = XXX lb x 4.45 = XXX (thrust) Newton

And keep in mind that STOL / VSTOL version of each aircraft engine have different thrusts.  STOL have accuracy thrusts in newton for each six engine while VSTOL have increased thrusts for four engines.

Here are example:

XF-109 (STOL version)

Engine #1: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #2: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #3: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #4: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #5: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)

XF-109 (V/STOL version)

Note:  Because Engine #5 / #6 which is main fuselage engine having no thrusts, I divided them and moved to engine #1 to engine #2.

Engine #5 + engine #6 = Total engine thrust divided by four, then add them to each engine.

Engine #5: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB)

Total Engine thrust: 4,800 LB (DRY)   7,200 (AB) / 4 = 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)

Engine #1: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #2: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #3: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)
Engine #4: 2,400 LB (DRY)        3,600 LB (AB) + 1,200 LB (DRY)   1,800 (AB)

Result:
Note: Engine #1 to #4 is rotating engines while Engine #5 to #6 is main fuselage engines.

Engine #1: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #2: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #3: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #4: 3,600 LB (DRY)        5,400 LB (AB)
Engine #5: 0 LB (DRY)  0 LB (AB)
Engine #6: 0 LB (DRY)  0 LB (AB)

V/STOL version have fuselage engines thrust moved to each rotating engines, to make up for having no thrusts in fuselage engines.

Here is the date about engines that each aircraft uses:
 
Aircraft (Service Date) Engine               Thrust in LB (Dry / AB - Afterburner)
 
XF-109               (1961 - 1969)   J85-GE-5           2,400 LB (DRY) 3,600 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109A               (1964 - 1975)   J85-GE-5A         2,450 LB (DRY) 3,850 LB (AB)
F-109A               (1969 - 1978)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109A               (1975 - 1986)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109B               (1969 - 1979)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109B               (1973 - 1984)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F-109B               (1976 - 1990)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109C               (1980 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
                                 
F-109G               (1971 - 1984)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F-109G               (1976 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
---------------------------------------------------------------------
 
XF3L                   (1963 - 1970)   J85-GE-5A         2,450 LB (DRY) 3,850 LB (AB)
           
F/A-109A           (1969 - 1980)   J85-GE-13         2,720 LB (DRY) 4,080 LB (AB)
F/A-109A           (1973 - 1986)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109A           (1977 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
---------------------------------------------------------------------
 
F/A-109B           (1972 - 1982)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109B           (1976 - 1990)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
F/A-109B           (1982 - 1996)   J85-GE-21         3,600 LB (DRY) 5,000 LB (AB)
 
 
Feedback:
 
Feedback are always appreciated for improving D-188 (F-109s / F3Ls) project.  I aim to keep improving project through time when I get the chance.
 
 
Message for everyone:
 
I truly hope that everyone enjoys the project I created for Thirdwire Strike Fighter 2 communities with the help from my friends and Combatace communities.
 
 
Eagle114th / ChaoticDragon - http://combatace.com/user/843-eagle114th/


 
 
 

Aquilon 202 – Two-seat version with ejector seats, an American AN/APQ-65 radar and air-conditioning. 50 built.
Aquilon 203 – Single-seat version with an American AN/APQ-94 radar and equipped with racks for air-to-air missiles. Prototype converted from Aquilon 202 plus 40 built.
Aquilon 204 – Two-seat training version without guns. 6 Converted from Aquilon 20.
 
WHAT's IN:
 
3 new planes
6 skins
decals, weapons, pilots
 
CREDITS:
 
- Veltro2k model
- Baffmeister FM
- Spillone104 sound, inis tweakings, testings
- Stary pit
- Wrench original templates, hangar templates
- paulopanz skins, decals, screens
Special thanks for help with references: Coupi
 
INSTALL:
 
- put all in your mod folder
 
OPTIONAL:
 
- hangars 1024 x 726
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz
 

Sea Venom FAW.53 - Australian designation for the Sea Venom FAW.21.
Thirty-nine Sea Venom FAW.53s saw service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN),
replacing the Hawker Sea Fury. The Sea Venom entered service in 1956 and,
during its service with the RAN, operated off the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne.
It was taken out of first-line service in 1967, replaced by the American McDonnell
Douglas A-4G Skyhawk.
 
WHAT's IN:
 
1 new plane
6 skins
decals, weapons, pilots
 
CREDITS:
 
- Veltro2k model
- Baffmeister FM
- Spillone104 sound, inis tweakings, testings
- Stary pit
- Wrench original templates, hangar templates
- paulopanz skins, decals, screens
 
INSTALL:
 
- put all in your mod folder
 
OPTIONAL:
 
- hangars 1024 x 726
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz

 

SF2 NAA F2J-1B Super Fury Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            12/9/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod makes use of many stock items, most importantly, the cockpit from the F-100 Super Sabre.*
The is the release of a new "What If..." aircraft for US Navy, the F2J-1B Super Fury. This is a 2 seat version of the F2J-1 released recently in the "F2J Super Fury What If Pack. There are 2 complete skin & decal sets in this package, representing aircraft in Fleet Service, and those in later service with Training squadrons:
USN Grey/White:
VF-53 "Iron Angles" (at NAS Alameda, and aboard USS RANGER, WESPAC)
USN Overall White/Orange
VT-9 "Tigers" (as based at NAS Meridian)
Please note, that the skins will automatically change in 1964, when they were removed from "combat duty" and used as advanced trainers.
The skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats) are supplied. Each skin has it own specific hangar screen.  All markings, excepting the International Oranage markings on the VT-9 skin are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. Modex numbers are the correct series for both skins, in the time frame represented.
The Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm) is used for the Wingfold (Shift/9) and Canopy (Shift/0). The aircraft is carrier certified, and has been tested in the Full-5 and SF2NA envrionments. 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --

SF2 NAA F-100G & F-100H Pack (What If...) by Cocas & Co.            11/15/2017
= For SF2 (Full-4/5 Merged Reccomended) =
*Note: you =MUST= have, as stated above have, at minimum, a Full-4 merged install, as this mod
makes use of many stock items, most importantly, various cockpits from the F-105 Thunderchief
from SF2V/E.  Therefore, it's =vitally= important that your game version(s) have access to these
cockpits. Many decals used herein also reference the stock 3W F-100s. Make sure you have them as
well!!*
The is the release of a new "What If..." aircraft for USAF and Export users, the F-100G and F-
100H Super Sabre. Like the F2J Super Fury,  these are expansions of the F-100 series, adding more
capabilites for air-to-air and air-to-ground.
This package includes both aircraft, with skins for various Export customers. It should be noted
that each skin has a set date to "turn on", using the SF2 default start date switch.
The package is broken down into...
= F-100G, single seater:
USAF
NMF, 417th TFS, USAFE (Hahn AFB)
SEA 3 tone Camoflague, USAFE (Bitburg AFB)
Spain
NMF, Ala 12, 161 Esc.
Denmark:
NMF
Overall Greeen Camo, Esk 727 (skin changes from NMF to Green in 1971)
Japan:
NMF, 1 Hikotai
also a "Plane Jane" NMF skin for those wishing to create other users.
  
= F-100H, 2 seater: 
USAF
NMF, 510th TFS, PACAF (Clark AFB, PI)
SEA 3 tone, 90th TFS, PACAF (Bien Hoa Air Base, RVN)
Portugal
NMF, Esq.51
Greece
3 tone camo, 335 Mira
Japan
NMF, 10 Hikotai
The JASDF skins (F-100G & H) include several other squadron badges, for those wishing to switch
or expand that air force. Those from the G should also work on the H, and vice versa, with a
little ini editing.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons used are all stock 3W items.
Skins are in jpg format, and damage textures are DDS. All other parts (pilots, seats) are
supplied. Each skin has it own specific hangar screen. With the fact all markings are decals,
other users can be created quite easily.
The Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm) is used for the Caonpy (Shift/0). 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read
them. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-- for Cocas Aircraft Factory --
 

Mirage Milan S
 
The latest variant of the basic Mirage III/5 family is the Milan (this name does not refer to the Italian city, but to a bird known in English as the "kite"). It is similar to the Mirage IIIE, but is equipped with retractable fore-planes - these being nicknamed "moustaches". This innovation was developed jointly by Dassault and the Federal Aircraft Factory, of Switzerland, and leads to radically improved take-off and low-speed handling characteristics. Each foreplane has a span of 0.8m and features fixed leading-edge slats and slotted trailing-edge flaps. The whole installation is extremely light and only takes up a small amount of space forward of the cockpit.
 
Foreplanes were first tested in a fixed installation on a Mirage III during 1968; then followed a retractable installation on a Mirage IIIR, this aircraft being shown at the Paris Air Show in June 1969. Finally, a definitive prototype, known as the Milan S-01, was converted from a Mirage IIIR and first flown on May 29, 1970. The Milan S is powered by a 7,200kg SNECMA 09K-50 and has a greater external load capacity than the Mirage IIIE. It also has improved avionics, including the navigation/attack system developed for the Anglo-French BAC/Breguet Jaguar.
 
No orders for the Milan had been announced at the time of writing (May 1971) but Dassault has said that deliveries could be started in 1972. Switzerland is being strongly wooed with the type and it is reported that South Africa has been discussing a possible order with the manufacturer.
 
Requirements: DLC Mirage IIIO
 
Texture Temp by Ludo.m54
data.ini - Coupi
3D mod - Denis Oliveira