Object Mods

I reworked the Data and loadout inis in the following versions of the F-16:
 
F-16A_B15_ADF
F-16A_B15_ADF_AMI
F-16A_Blk1
F-16A_Blk10_Baf
F-16A_Blk10-EAF < NEW for v2.0
F-16A_Blk10-IDF < NEW for v2.0
F-16A_Blk10-NDC
F-16A_Blk15_Baf
F-16A_Blk15-NDC
F-16A_Blk15OCU_Baf
F-16A_Netz_87 < NEW for v2.0
F-16AM_bel
F-16AM_den
F-16AM_net
F-16AM_nor
F-16AM_ROCAF
F-16B_Blk15-NDC < NEW for v2.0
F-16B_Netz_87 < NEW for v2.0
F-16BM_bel
F-16C_B25
F-16C_B25_TB
F-16C_B30
F-16C_B30_agr
F-16C_B30_CUPID
F-16C_B30_gk
F-16C_B30_tur
F-16C_B32
F-16C_B32_agr
F-16C_B32_CUPID
F-16C_B40
F-16C_B40_egy < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16C_B40_tur
F-16C_B42
F-16C_B50
F-16C_B50_gk
F-16C_B50_tur
F-16C_B50+_tur
F-16C_B52
F-16C_B52+_egy < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16C_B52+_gk
F-16C_B52+_pol
F-16C_Barak
F-16C_BarakII
F-16CM_B40
F-16CM_B42
F-16CM_B50
F-16CM_B52
F-16D_B30 < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16D_B30_agr < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16D_B30_gk < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16D_B50+_tur
F-16D_B52+_egy < Now COMPLETE plane
F-16D_B52+_gk
F-16D_B52+_pol
F-16D_Barak
F-16D_Brakeet
F-16I_Sufa
F-16N
KF-16C_B32
KF-16C_B52
 
So the FM is finally corrected, the empty weights are now correct, as well as many minor other changes in order to make ir more realistic.
 
Don't be fooled, I did A LOT of research and a lot of BETA testing. When I had no definite data, I calculated, so some data are estimations.
 
For proving my point, I include a 4vs4 mission, Turkish F-16D Block 50+ (the heaviest Viper in service) against USAF aggressors.
 
Why v0.9? There are some planes missing. These are TW planes, as well as israeli -A models, egyptian, jordanian, UAE, thai, indonesian & singaporian planes.
 
EDIT:
 
As it turned out, these should be released in a vol.2
 
Requests:
 
I hope someone would make hi-res skins for all these nations mentioned above as well for the early -A models of the four european nations.
 
Also a proper lod for the taiwanese block 20.
 

Logfile changes
 
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v1.0
 
- Added the fabulous F-16A ADF AMI of dtmdragon, deleted the old F-16A AMI
 
- The mission now is on more even terms, both F-16s have now the same loadout.
 
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v2.0
 
- Added the following planes
 
F-16A_Blk10-EAF
F-16A_Blk10-IDF
F-16A_Netz_87
F-16B_Blk15-NDC
F-16B_Netz_87
 
- Now these planes are complete
 
F-16C_B40_egy
F-16C_B52+_egy
F-16D_B30
F-16D_B30_agr
F-16D_B30_gk
F-16D_B52+_egy
 
The Egyptian block 40 is based on the Turkish one, the block 52+ on the Polish.
 
- Reworked DATA.INI for ALL planes. Mostly, but not only, reworked engine and weight data.
 
- Four new missions are added. F-16 vs F-16, these missions are indeed very exciting.
 
Known issues: The F-16D block 30 skins should be tweaked a bit to represent a 100% proper -D block 30 skin.
 
CREDITS:
 
Effects/Sounds/LODS/Skins - Dave/The Viper Team
 
F110 effects only - Fast Cargo < The new, proper F110 effects possibly again by Fast Cargo. If not, please verify.
 
The egyptian skin - mohand777
 
The F110 engine sound, I was not able to trace. Pls PM for any feedback to give proper credit.
 

A v3.0 will come up, but not anytime soon that will include the above mentioned "jordanian, UAE, thai, indonesian & singaporian planes", hopefully even more than that.
 
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Request: MORE Hi-rez skins!!!!

This is an updated NATIONS list.
 
I included as much nations and services as I could.
 
I disactivated the active dates, so no more planes with <none> air force as it was happening when the service dates are before the active date.
 
I modified also the 'PilotTrainingStandard' for some nations.
 
Examples:
 
Now the SOVIET is 'excellent' as it should have been in the first place.
 
AFRES, ANG and USArmy are 'normal', not 'excellent'.
 
This is a tough decision to make, because the pilot training standard improved or deteriorated during the course of time.
 
So people should adjust it according to the expansion pack/campaign that they are using.
 
Examples:
 
Russia should be POOR in the 1990s, NORMAL in the 2000s and EXCELLENT in the 2010s.
 
Iran should be POOR until around 2000, afterwards NORMAL.
 
Iraq should be NORMAL until 1992, afterwards POOR.
 
Also, I forgot to mention, all speech files have been adjusted for the speech pack, sometimes not exactly accurate e.g.
 
Switzerland uses German and Bulgaria Russian, but surely more appropriate than USAF speech!
 
Enjoy.
 
v1.1 changes
 
- Mercenary Alignment modified to MERCENARY and Pilot Training Standard modified from EXCELLENT to NORMAL.
 
- South Korea Pilot Training Standard modified from POOR to NORMAL.
However, if you intend to fly a Korean War period campaign for 1950 ONLY, modify it back to POOR.
 
- Duplicate entry of United States Army Aviation deleted.
 
- Iceland is added as a nation, useful for SF2NA campaigns.
 
- Russian Navy name changed to its Russian one.
 
v1.1a changes
 
- The Iraqi 'PilotTrainingStandard' changed from 'normal' to 'poor'.
 
- Turkish speech is back to USAF speech by request of Emre.
 
v1.2 changes
 
- Added the Vietnam People's Air Force of wazalo68
 
- Added the United States Coast Guard of Sheriff001

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
What's included:
New Pilot model
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required.
This is for Strike Fighters 2 Series ONLY.
Installation:
Copy the files to Objects\pilot folder
Add these lines to the _DATA.INI file to any jet you would like to add the new pilot to.
[Pilot]
PilotModelName=GK-Pilot     <----
PilotHeadNodeName=GK-Head    <----
if you have a two-seater add the Copilot as well.
[CoPilot]
PilotModelName=GK-Pilot1    <----
PilotHeadNodeName=GK-Head    <----

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

LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Fuse
FaceGen
If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net

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SF2 SAMs Pack
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This package collects updated versions of most SAMs that have been released for the Strike Fighters series at ComabtAce.com. Updates performed include the following:
 
- added new versions of existing SAMs (e.g., an SA-5BL on top of the existing SA-5L)
 
- added new skins (Green or Tan) to objects that lacked one or the other
 
- added missing Freq data to a number of radars
 
- implemented numerous tweaks to launchers & radars to standardize data and improve performance
 
- overhauled weapons to standardize data (w/ 3rdWire weapons as baselines) & improve performance
 
- added RadarFamily data w/ associated TEWs entries and TGAs
 
Please review the following section for notes on what's included in this package and how to install the various components.
 
 
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Package Contents
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In the root of whatever folder you unpack this mod to, you will find the following standalone files, which include data to be added to various config files:
 
- MISSILEOBJECT_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to MissileObject.INI, which should be unpacked from the ObjectData001.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Objects in your Mods Folder.
 
- SOUNDLIST_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to SoundList.INI, which should be unpacked from the FlightData.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Flight in your Mods Folder.
 
- RWR-LST_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to individual aircraft RWR.LSTs (these reference the new TGAs included in \Flight)
 
NOTE: to unpack files from CATs, you will need the ThirdWire CAT Extractor tool, which can be found at ThirdWire's web site:
 
http://thirdwire.com/downloads_tools.htm
 
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You will also find the following directories, which include the main installation files:
 
\EFFECTS: effects for the various weapons included; to be placed in \Effects in your Mods Folder.
 
\FLIGHT: new RWR TGAs for TEWS RWRs; to be placed in \Flight in your Mods Folder.
 
\SOUNDS: sounds for the various weapons and ground objects; to be placed in \Sounds in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_BLUE: "friendly" (mostly NATO) SAM launchers and radars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_RED: "enemy" (mostly Soviet/WP) SAM launchers and radars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_XTRA: optional versions of various "Red" or "Blue" ground objects that use different models (but closely follow the "original" Red or Blue objects); use these only as replacements for the corresponding main ground objects.
 
\OBJECTS\GUNS: several guns for the several launchers that have them; to be placed in \Objects\Guns in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\WEAPONS: the missiles for the launchers; to be placed in \Objects\Weapons in your Mods Folder.
 
\_SAM_SITES: data and files for building SAM sites in terrains and single missions -- for experienced terrain modders only.
 
NOTE: if you need assistance installing these items, please consult the KnowledgeBase at CombatAce.com:
 
KB for SF2
http://combatace.com/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
 
KB for SF1
http://combatace.com/forum/99-thirdwire-strike-fighters-1-series-knowledge-base/
 
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Credits
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This mod package collects a large number of launchers, radars, weapons, and other files previously released at CombatAce.com in various packs or standalone mods:
 
Pasko ......................................... "SAMs and Vehicles Pack: Euro & Desert"
The Mirage Factory ............................ Weapons Packs for SFP1/WOE/WOI
ErikGen ....................................... NIKE 4xMIM-14, HIPAR, LoPAR, & TTR
Abhi, SUICIDAL, & YEYEYE....................... AN/TWQ-1 Avenger, Pantsir-S1
bigal1 ........................................ Bloodhound SAM
Kesselbrut .................................... ADATS, Rapier, Blindfire, Skyguard, Roland_Shelter, SA-9
Pasko ......................................... Chaparral, Hawk launcher & radars, EW_Radar, SA-3 launchers, Flatface, Sidenet
Fubar512 & Wrench ............................. Hawk INI tweaks
Florian ....................................... Roland Rad
CrazyhorseB34 ................................. Roland Rad desert skin
FastCargo ..................................... SA-5, SquarePair, Firelight (based on SquarePair)
Monty CZ....................................... SA-10 & Flaplid, Stinger site
Fubar512 ...................................... SA-10 INI tweaks
EricJ ......................................... SA-11 & SA-17
EricJ & winterhunter .......................... Starstreak Stormer
Gabilon ....................................... 2S6, Tor-M1, SA-13, MRoland
YEYEYE ........................................ PAC-2/PAC-3 system, Akash SAM, TubeArm
Gerald14 & Kesselbrut ......................... M6 Linebacker
BANIDOS Team .................................. TAM VCLM
rebel ryder ................................... BRDM-SA9
Unknown author ................................ SA-8 & SA-9 (alternates from TMF Weapons Packs)
ThirdWire ..................................... SA-2, SA-6, SA-8, Barlock, Fansong, StraightFlush
WhiteBoySamurai ............................... R440/FM-80
Nicholas Bell ................................. WOE Air Defense Mod (Hawk Sites)
Wrench ........................................ Hawk Site upgrades/layout
Fubar512 ...................................... NIKE-Hercules sites layout/placement
OldDiego ...................................... SAMSite01
 
If I have neglected to credit anyone whose work is included in this package, please let me know and I will correct this list of credits ASAP.
 
 
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Eric Howes
eburger68
16 August 2012

All in all, this is a mod that restores the visual effects of Flare according to the photos IRL, you can refer to the screenshot I uploaded.
In addition to purely visual effects, the response to gravity has also been adjusted by the way, so this mod will look more realistic overall.
And of course, this is still a BETA version, I think I need to make further adjustments.
 
Usage:
Copy Effects and Objects folders into your SF2 main folder

RED SIDE STANDARD SA-2 Guideline Pack 0.30 Beta
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This is a public test version. Please try out equipment playing from both sides. This pack has been tested against stock planes on stock terrain. Mostly on VietnamSE due SAM site density and fast loading time :)
About 1000+ launch tests have been done on planes with various types with or without jamming equipment at low and high altitude. Ballistics have been also checked with HoneyFox's Missile Range Simulator.
 
Introduction:
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To follow the philosophy behind Red Side Standard Weapons Pack (RSSW) I made an attempt to standardize the SAM systems as well. The first of such, the SA-2 Guideline or System-75 family.
Using multiple reference materials (both english an russian) we tried to fine tune the effectiveness of all the weaponry for satisfactory player game experience while keeping as much realism as possible. This provides more challenge playing on the blue side.
Effectiveness for guided missiles and radars have been tuned to provide realistic hit rate within the proper launch requirements. Because of game limitations, this means some technical parameters and values may be different from real world data.
We kept as much stock reference as we could to provide compatibility with original game standard (Naming, Types, etc).
Yet, there are no new ground objects included, but many new equipment is WIP for the final version.
 
Contents:
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- The latest 3D models of the SA-2 family missiles from Spillone104 with thoroughly revised characteristics (FM, Guidance, Ballistics etc)
- Weapon (and folder) names use common standard for convenience, clarity and simplified looks
- Most objects use the stock TW 3D models
 
Important changes:
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- All missiles have been changed from Beam Rider to SAHM guidance, as a work around the faulty "tail chasing" game logic also present with Rear60 IR seeking missiles. Also, "Beam Rider" guidance does not allow lead targeting of the missile.
- All Fan Song radars have been set to their instrumented range, now it is fully up to the RCS, altitude and noise jamming values to determine the range of detection.
- Target tracking range has been made equal to the search range - what the Fan Song can see can track immediately - launch is still limited by the missile parameters.
Credits:
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Ground objects: TW
SA-2 missile family: Spillone104
 
Work in progress:
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More new 3D missile objects for all variants.
New Fan Song 3D models (with correct size and antenna types)
Various auxiliary vans or SAM site contruction
New Search/Height inding radar 3D models associated with the sites on regimental level
Experimental complete SAM site objects for terrains
 
Sources:
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- pvo.guns.ru
- ru.wikipedia.org
- www.airwar.ru
- various forums
 
- ZRK S-75M Uchebnik (Russian field training manual)
- SA-2 Guideline (Osprey)
- Istoriya Otyechestvennoy Radiolokatsii (History of Russian radar technology)
- Voyna v Vietname - Kak eto bylo (1965-1973) Personal journals of soviet personnel in Vietnam
- Zenitniye Voyska v Voyne vo Vietname i na Blizhnyem Vostoke (1965-1973) SAM battle experience in Vietnam and in the Middle east.
 
Special thanks to the author of SAM Simulator for his help and for creating his program.
https://sites.google.com/site/samsimulator1972/home

Unified Effects Pack
 
For Strike Fighters Series 2
 
version 1.0
26 FEB 2011
 
 
This effects pack is a compilation of many effects I did over the years for Strike Fighters and First Eagles series of flight simulators by Thirdwire.
 
Build around "Desert Storm FX Pack beta" released in early 2009, this pack replaces most of the stock effects with new ones, most of them volumeric or "3D" in appearance. Also used are few reworked/tuned down effects from my "Hollywood Explosions" mod, aswell as several never before relased ones.

Pureblue's Tomcat Viewlist v1.1 by Umut Destan(pureblue)
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This mod will give you bunch of different camera angles. The positions are for the F-14 Tomcat, so they might seem off when you fly other aircraft. But most of the time this shouldn't bother you. You can edit the positions in the Viewlist.ini if you wish.
 
Mod bases external cam. FOV entries from Stary & Silverbolt's viewlist mods.
 
So go out and take some cool screeshots!
 
 
INSTALLATION
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1. ADD THESE LINES to your controller.ini (whichever the name may be, the file is in your "Controls" folder)
 
To the end of the [ControlSet001] section:
 
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint1=ALT+1
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint1_PREV=CTRL+1
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint2=ALT+2
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint2_PREV=CTRL+2
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint3=ALT+3
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint3_PREV=CTRL+3
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint4=ALT+4
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint4_PREV=CTRL+4
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint5=ALT+5
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint5_PREV=CTRL+5
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint6=ALT+6
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint6_PREV=CTRL+6
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint7=ALT+7
GOTO_PB_ViewPoint7_PREV=CTRL+7
GOTO_PB_WeaponViewAll=ALT+8
GOTO_PB_WeaponViewAll_PREV=CTRL+8
 
2. Copy the included VIEWLIST.INI to your FLIGHT folder.
 
 
FEATURES (Key assignments)
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Keys ALT+(1 to 7) when pressed with switch to various camera angles on your aircraft. These angles are controllable via the mouse and pressing them continuesly will cycle between all aircraft. When pressed with CTRL+(1 to 7) will switch to previous aircraft.
 
Key ALT+8 will cycle through all Weapons, friendly and enemy that are in the air. All SAMS, bombs, missiles..
 
The F5 key is modified based on Stary's Viewlist (FOV settings)
As a plus you can cycles between all aircraft.
 
The SHIFT+F5 is the default Check Six View. As a plus you can yaw/pitch using the mouse.
 
F9 key will cycle through all missiles fired by you.
 
Take note that all these key are free to use in a stock controller.ini. If you have a modified one that merge with caution.
 
 
NOTES
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On my game, sometimes after I switch from the Weapon Views back to the external view, the sounds of the engine are missing. I have to do a PAUSE/UNPAUSE to cure it. Don't know why this happens...

SF2 Realistic SA-6 Gainful / 2K12 Kub SAM Pack 1.0
 
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This pack features the SA-6 SAM system. It is a mobile low to medium-level air defense
system, designed to protect ground forces from air attacks. Following variants are included:
 
2K12 Kub (SA-6, 1967) - The first Kub version exported to Middle East and other
Third World countries.
 
2K12M1 Kub-M1 (SA-6, 1973) - Upgraded version exported to Warsaw Pact countries.
 
2K12M3 Kub-M3 (SA-6, 1976) - Final modification exported to Warsaw Pact and some
other countries.
 
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New features:
 
- More realistic search/track ranges along with search/track times for StraightFlush radar
 
- Launchers can perform 360 degree rotation and now all battery launchers can point at the
target
 
- Corrected missile parameters
 
- Fuze distances were increased and thus a hit is not a guaranteed kill. Also it has impact on
the near pass with no detonation situation. With longer fuze distances, missiles will detonate
sooner and there will be at least some damage if not a kill
 
- Repainted missile skins
 
- New launch effect and sound
 
- Dramatically improved performance
 
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Known issues:
 
- Due to game engine limitations mobile SAM batteries can not move with other ground units
and thus offensive ground forces will be exposed to enemy air attacks.
 
- Fire control radar can guide only one missile against a single target. Real SA-6 system
could guide two missiles against a single target.
 
- Missiles can fly longer at low altitudes as they tend to reach the Missile Duration time.
 
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REQUIREMENTS:
 
You must have installed any SF2 title which will feature the stock SA-6 system.
I think that SF2, SF2E and SF2I have it.
 
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As always open readme.txt first to see installation instructions and credits.
 
Lot of research and hard work was made to make this SAM as realistic as possible.
 
Enjoy as much as you can this SAM and leave comments with your in-game experience
in the support topic!

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
What's included:
This is a complete new MIM-23 Hawk Missile System Unit.
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required.
If you need any further help please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
credit goes to the following:
1-KJakker for creating all the INI files and setting up the folders structure as well as testing and retexturing some skin for the project. Grate help. 
2-strahi for his testing and feedback as well as sharing his knowledge with me. 
3-ravenclaw_007 for creating the outstanding Hawk missile model as well as the missile textures. 
4-tiopilotos for sharing his feedback and knowledge.
5-Thanks to Coupi for working hard to update the HIPIR Radar pitch movement and tracking and adding the smoke effect.
6-GKABS for creating the rest of the models and texture
This is really group work and without you all and help this would not come this far, Thank you all.
Please if I forgot anyone please let me know.
And finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net

 [ It is A very BETA Version,still need some adjustment! ]
1.What is this?
So it is just a simple effects mod and will make your AIM-120s、9x、HARMs etc looks cool and closer to what it looks like in real life,we can see the pics.
 
2.How to make it work？
(1)unzip the 7z,lol, then copy the Effects folder into your SF2 main folder；
(2)Open WeaponsEditor and find whatever missile u want to edit, then find [Booster Effect] under Propulsion Data, then change it to "MissileSmokelessFireEffect";
OR
(2) open the _data.ini in the missile folder, the edit [BoosterEffectName=]
 
P.S I made 3 versions : [MissileSmokelessFireEffec] for AIM-120s, [MissileSmokelessFire9XEffect] for AIM-9Xs, and [MissileSmokelessFireLgEffect] for AGM-88s or AGM-65s, be clear before u wanna edit...

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
US Stinger site
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.old) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
1.0.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
US soldier is a free model from the net. 
Google for some photos and information.
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

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

Panzerpack for Ukraine terrain
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This mod is made for SF2.
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I.
This package contains some tanks which are, or will be in the next time, in use in Ukraine War.
This are:
For the Ukraine:
Leopard1A4    delivered by Germany
Leopard1A5    delivered by Germany
Leopard2A4    delivered by Canada, Spain and Norway
T-64B        original ukrainian tanks, former soviet
T-72M1        delivered by Czech Republik and Poland
For Russia:
T-72B        former soviet
T-72BV        former soviet
The T-64B, the T-72 and the Leopard1A4 are repaints of the stock files made by TK.
The Leopard1A5 is a repaint of the tank which made Gabilon.
The Leopard2A4 is a repaint of the tank made by Kesselbrut.
Alle LOD files are low poly, which reduce the workload of the computer. With my new made skins the tanks are looking good enough.
The tanks are set for a timeframe from 2022 or 2023 onward. They will not appear earlier in the game.
I have adjusted the values of the armour to make it more real. I also devided the hull of the tanks into two parts. The upper part has a better armour protection and the lower part a weaker armour, as it is in reality.
Example for calculation of armour thickness:
T-72M1 has a frontal hull armour of  3 layers of steel ( 50 mm inner plate, 60 mm outer plate, 30 mm add on plate) and one layer of Textolit (105 mm). Since Textolit has only effect against HEAT i use only the steel value to calculate.
The formula is  x= nominal thickness / cos(angle of armour plate)
so we come to   x= 140 / cos (68°)   ==>  x= 373,73 mm  ~ 374 mm

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II.
INSTALLATION:
-Unzip into your SF2 mod folder

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III.
For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use the forum or send me a PM.
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IV.
All  files are FREEWARE. COMMERCIAL USE IS NOT ALLOWED!
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Hope you enjoy it.

Michael (Gepard)

Made in Germany
February 2023
 

HOLLYWOOD EXPLOSIONS
 
(Previously announced as "Enhanced Explosions 4")
 
by Stary
 
For Thirdwire series of Flight Simulators
 
both Gen1 and Gen2 titles
 
Note:
This pack was made for, and heavily tested in SF2:Israel merged with all SF2 gen titles. Dec09 patch installation.
No warranty for Gen1 Series/HDR Mod usage!
 
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Hollywood Explosions f/x pack is my 4th edition of effects modding. I decided to name it this way, as a tribute to Longbow/Longbow 2 series of simulators -there was such an option there...
 
And ideology besides, as EE4 sounds kinky, new name for the pack... ok, RAMBO 4 was good, ALIEN Ressu-whatever was not...

This is small mandatory update to my Unified Effects Pack available at Combatace here:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11802-unified-effects-pack-10/
 
 
 
updated or new effect files:
 
Effects\MediumBombEffect.ini
Effects\TracerSmokeEmitter.ini
Effects\LmgObjectHitEffect.ini
Effects\AircraftSmokeEffect.ini
Effects\AircraftEngineFireEffect.ini
Effects\AircraftFuelFireEffect.ini
Effects\AircraftFireEffect.ini
Effects\SmallBombEffect.ini
Effects\UP_bombdirtspike.tga
Effects\UP_vapurwave.tga
Effects\WW2_GraySMOKE2.tga
Effects\ArtilleryGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\37MMGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\LargeBombAirExplosion.ini
Effects\MediumBombAirExplosion.ini
Effects\SmallBombAirExplosion.ini
Effects\LmgGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\HmgGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\30mmGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\MissileFireEffect.ini
Effects\23mmGroundHitEffect.ini
Effects\23mmObjectHitEffect.ini
Effects\30mmObjectHitEffect.ini
Effects\20mmObjectHitEffect.ini
Effects\HmgObjectHitEffect.ini
Effects\ClusterBombletExplosionEffect.ini
Effects\LargeBombEffect.ini
Effects\blast0.tga
Effects\TankGunFireEffect.ini
Effects\ArtilleryFireEffect.ini
Effects\VeryLargeBombAirExplosion.ini
Effects\VeryLargeBombEffect.ini
Effects\WW2_GraySMOKE.tga
 
 
includes "muzzleflash fix" released at CA forum.
 
Installation of this pack assumes you have installed and working Unified Effects Pack 1.0 in your desired mod install of Strike Fighters 2
 
Extract to your "mods" folder, overwrite files when asked.

README Included...
 
BTR-40-RU Turret version...From a freeware model,author unknown....
Named so to avoid conflict with the BTR-40 by GKABS
Add entry below to Terrain (Terrainanmehere)_Types you use it in,Then drop folder BTR-40_RU ,into your Objects\Groundobjects folder....replace XXX with next consequtive numbers one in the types ini file.
Drop Guns folder into \Objects folder to add the 7.62MM_SGMB..and if required add with gun editor to ensure it works.
[TargetTypeXXX]
Name=SovietBRDM
FullName=BRDM
TargetType=MISC
ActiveYear=0
TargetValue=0
UseGroundObject=TRUE
GroundObjectType=BTR-40_RU
RepairRate=0.555
StartDetectChance=0
StartIdentifiedChance=0
IncreaseDetectChanceKey=0
MaxVisibleDist=8000.0
DestroyedEffect=SmallRocketGroundExplosion
SecondaryEffect=VehicleFireEffect
SecondaryChance=50
If you do not want the specular mapping as is...just delete the following lines from Ini and texture.ini
to reduce it to bump mapping only..
Specular=0.200000
Glossiness=0.600000
Reflection=0.000000
This model is freeware,and not to be used for any payware at all...NOT to be uploaded outside of CombatAce.com unless permission requested first.
Feel free to mod this ...
No templates or other skins as yet.
Unfortunatll some parts are mapped to same mesh (mirrored) I have seperated some to allow some of the numbers and badges to show properly...
Credit to GKABS for allowing use of his destroyed LOD ty
have fun shooting this....
Russouk

Improved Afterburner Effects for Strike Fighters 2 V1.0
 
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Installation:
 
Put the .INI and .TGA files in the Effects folder.
User\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFihgters2\Effects
 
<<<VERY IMPORTANT!>>>
 
Then the real work begins:
 
Open the DATA.ini of the aircraft you want to use these effects.
 
Since this effect is a combination of 2 emitters, one volumetric and the other in the form of a ribbon(for shock diamonds)... You need to duplicate the engine or engines in this way:
 
(As exhample the F-105 is used)
 
[Fuselage]
SKIP ALL THE PARAMETERS
 
SystemName[001]=Engine
SystemName[002]=Tailhook
SystemName[003]=Airbrake1
SystemName[004]=Airbrake2
SystemName[005]=Airbrake3
SystemName[006]=Airbrake4
SystemName[007]=AftTank
SystemName[008]=BombbayTank
SystemName[009]=CenterlineStation
SystemName[010]=TopFuselageLight
SystemName[011]=Engine2 ADD THE NEW ENGINE
 
 
Edit the afterburner emitter on the first engine:
 
[Engine]
AfterburnerEmitterName=J79-ABEmitter CHANGE TO THIS ONE
 
Then add the second engine below the first true one.
 
[Engine2]
SystemType=JET_ENGINE
InputName=THROTTLE_CONTROL
EngineID=1
HasAfterburner=TRUE
NumAfterburnerStages=4
SLThrustDry=0.00 THE THRUST MUST BE SET TO 0.00
SLThrustWet=0.00 THE THRUST MUST BE SET TO 0.00
ThrustAngles=0.0,0.0,0.0
ThrustPosition=0.0,0.0,0.0
ThrottleRate=0.15
NozzleAnimationID=3
IdleThrottle=0.10
IdleRPM=0.68
IdleNozzle=0.0
CruiseThrottle=0.37
CruiseRPM=0.82
CruiseNozzle=0.0
MilThrottle=0.65
MilRPM=1.00
MilNozzle=0.0
MaxThrottle=0.78
MaxRPM=1.00
MaxNozzle=0.0
FullABThrottle=1.12
FullABRPM=1.00
FullABNozzle=1.0
AltitudeTableNumData=10
AltitudeTableDeltaX=3048.0
AltitudeTableStartX=0.0
AltitudeTableData=1.000,0.802,0.634,0.496,0.381,0.288,0.206,0.147,0.105,0.000
DryMachTableNumData=4
DryMachTableDeltaX=0.4
DryMachTableStartX=0.0
DryMachTableData=1.000,0.980,1.172,0.000
WetMachTableNumData=7
WetMachTableDeltaX=0.4
WetMachTableStartX=0.0
WetMachTableData=1.000,0.991,1.207,1.683,2.473,2.750,3.027
MaxInletTemperature=136.1
TSFCM0=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
TSFCM1=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
AfterburnerTSFCM0=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
AfterburnerTSFCM1=0.00 AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO
MinFuelFlow=0.02
ExhaustEmitterName= DELETE THE SMOKE
ExhaustPosition=0.0,-9.27,0.51
AfterburnerNodeName=afterburner
AfterburnerEmitterName=J79-ABEmitter2 AND CHANGE THE EMITTER
AfterburnerEffectSize=1.10
MinExtentPosition=-0.78,-9.07,-0.28
MaxExtentPosition= 0.78,-3.22, 1.29
FireSuppression=TRUE
GasTempMaxRPM=650.0
GasTempIdleRPM=340.0
GasTempChangeRate=5.0
OverheatTemp=675.0
DamageTempDelta=300.0
OilPressMaxRPM=50.0
OilPressIdleRPM=35.0
OilPressChangeRate=0.5
LowOilPress=12.0
LowOilTempDelta=400.0
HasArmor=TRUE
ArmorMaterial=STEEL
Armor[FRONT].Thickness=12
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor[REAR].Thickness=12
Armor[bOTTOM].Thickness=12
 
 
That's it! Now you have your jet with new afterburner flames.
 
 
 
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Beta testers : Canadair and Dysko.
 
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy and good flight. :)
 
November 2011
 
Spillone104

Hi!!! I felt tired of the "HUD" information, so I modified the HUDDATA.ini, and I'm sharing it with you guys!
 
The attached photos speak for themselves. I only left the enemy red box, the red cone that marks it's direction, and the yellow diamond for radar acquisition. If you want, you can modify it to suit your needs. Just unzip, and move it to your mods folder, to the Flight directory. If you don't have one, create it. Doubts? Just PM!!!I hope you like it!!!
 
Greets,
Ignacioc91

RED SIDE STANDARD SA-2 Guideline Pack 0.41 Beta
============================================
 
This is a public test version. Please try out equipment playing from both sides. This pack has been tested against stock planes on stock terrain. Mostly on VietnamSE due SAM site density and fast loading time :)
About 1000+ launch tests have been done on planes with various types with or without jamming equipment at low and high altitude. Ballistics have been also checked with HoneyFox's Missile Range Simulator.
 
Introduction:
-------------
To follow the philosophy behind Red Side Standard Weapons Pack (RSSW) I made an attempt to standardize the SAM systems as well. The first of such, the SA-2 Guideline or System-75 family. Using multiple reference materials (both english an russian) we tried to fine tune the effectiveness of all the weaponry for satisfactory player game experience while keeping as much realism as possible. This provides more challenge playing on the blue side.
Effectiveness for guided missiles and radars have been tuned to provide realistic hit rate within the proper launch requirements. Because of game limitations, this means some technical parameters and values may be different from real world data.
We kept as much stock reference as we could to provide compatibility with original game standard (Naming, Types, etc).
Yet, there are no new ground objects included, but many new equipment is WIP for the final version.
 
Contents:
---------
- The latest 3D models of the SA-2 family missiles from Spillone104 with thoroughly revised characteristics (FM, Guidance, Ballistics etc)
- Weapon (and folder) names use common standard for convenience, clarity and simplified looks
- Most objects use the stock TW 3D models
 
Important changes:
------------------
- All missiles have been changed from Beam Rider to SAHM guidance, as a work around the faulty "tail chasing" game logic also present with Rear60 IR seeking missiles. Also, "Beam Rider" guidance does not allow lead targeting of the missile.
- All Fan Song radars have been set to their instrumented range, now it is fully up to the RCS, altitude and noise jamming values to determine the range of detection.
- Target tracking range has been made equal to the search range - what the Fan Song can see can track immediately - launch is still limited by the missile parameters.
- Missile Turn G and Seeker FOV has been toned down to (almost) real life data. It gives a chance to "Dance of Death" - outmaneuvering the missile in early planes. AI however will be still toast, though.
- Now all missiles have new 3D models and new skins, thanks to Spillone104
Credits:
--------
Ground objects: TW
SA-2 missile family: Spillone104
In-game testing: Everyone who gave us feedback and shared game experience! Thank you very much! I do count on more testing with the SA-2 and upcoming systems as well.
 
Work in progress:
--------
New Fan Song 3D models (with correct size and antenna types)
Various auxiliary vans or SAM site contruction
New Search/Height inding radar 3D models associated with the sites on regimental level
Experimental complete SAM site objects for terrains
 
Sources:
--------
- pvo.guns.ru
- ru.wikipedia.org
- www.airwar.ru
- various forums
 
- ZRK S-75M Uchebnik (Russian field training manual)
- SA-2 Guideline (Osprey)
- Istoriya Otyechestvennoy Radiolokatsii (History of Russian radar technology)
- Voyna v Vietname - Kak eto bylo (1965-1973) Personal journals of soviet personnel in Vietnam
- Zenitniye Voyska v Voyne vo Vietname i na Blizhnyem Vostoke (1965-1973) SAM battle experience in Vietnam and in the Middle east.
 
Special thanks to the author of SAM Simulator for his help and for creating his program.
https://sites.google...ulator1972/home

SF2 SA-3 Goa / S-125 Neva SAM Pack 1.0
 
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The S-125 Neva / SA-3 Goa Surface to Air Missile system was developed to supplement
the S-75 Dvina / SA-2 Guideline in Soviet and Warsaw Pact service. The SA-2 Guideline
was designed to provide medium to high altitude air defence coverage, primarily against
bomber aircraft. As such it was not well suited to the engagement of low flying targets,
especially fighter aircraft and cruise missiles. The SA-3 has shorter effective range and
lower engagement altitude than its predecessor and also flies slower but due to its two-stage
design it is more effective against more maneuverable targets. It is also able to engage
lower flying targets and being more modern it is much more resistant to ECM than the SA-2.
 
The system was widely exported and has been used in a number of conflicts, most notably:
 
War of Attrition
Yom Kippur War
South African Border War
Iran - Iraq War
Lebanon War
Gulf War
Kosovo War
 
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This is the first version of the complete system pack. The following variants are featured:
 
S-125 Neva (SA-3A, 1961) - The first Neva variant. Limited export.
 
Volna (SA-N-1A, 1963) - The first naval variant. Available only for SF2NA.
 
Volna-M (SA-N-1B, 1967) - Improved naval variant. Available only for SF2NA.
 
S-125M Neva-M (SA-3B, 1970) - The standard Neva version with significant
improvements over the first variant. Widely exported.
 
Volna-P (SA-N-1B+, 1974) - Further modernization. Available only for SF2NA.
 
S-125M1 Neva-M1 (SA-3B+, 1978) - Upgrade for S-125M. Many S-125M operators
received this modernization in the '80s.
 
Volna-N (SA-N-1C, 1980) - Final modification. Available only for SF2NA.
 
S-125-2M Pechora-2M (2006) - Modern upgrade which included anti-stealth
capability, improved performance against heavy jamming and new missiles with
extended range.
 

* Since the early 2000s a number of manufacturers have built upgraded versions of the
system to make it more attractive to operators which used the cold war versions.
These upgraded versions have different characteristics in terms of mobility, jamming
resistance, missile range etc and thus for simplicity reasons only one "basic" upgraded
version (Pechora-2M) is included.
 
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New features:
 
- Fire control radars have been set to their instrumented ranges
 
- PRV-11 Side Net radar was added to offer early warning detection. Originally PRV-11
was a height finder radar but since we lack Low Blow, Flat Face is being used as the
fire control radar and Side Net as early warning radar
 
- Launchers can perform 360 degree rotation and now all battery launchers can point
at the target
 
- More realistic missile ballistics
 
- Fuze distances were increased and thus a hit is not a guaranteed kill
 
- New launch effect and sound
 
- Guidance was changed from Beam Rider to Semi Active Radar Homing. The basic
type of guidance for SA-3 requires target tracking in azimuth, elevation and range and
when launched, the missile flies to a pre-calculated impact point, receiving signals from
the fire control radar. This type is similar to Semi Active Radar Homing
 
- Dramatically improved performance especially in low altitude
 
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Things that need to be done:
 
- High resolution missile skins
 
- Low Blow model so that we can use the original SA-3 radar instead of Flatface
 
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Known issues:
 
- Fire control radar can guide only one missile against a single target. Real SA-3 system
could guide two missiles against a single target.
 
- Fire control radar of Pechora-2M can track only one target during each engagement.
Real Pechora-2M fire control radar could track and engage two targets at the same time.
 
- Due to game engine limitations concerning the structure of enemy SAM sites,
each SA-3 site will appear with 6 launchers. Real system had 4 launchers.
 
- Missiles can fly longer at low altitudes as they tend to reach the missile duration time.
 
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REQUIREMENTS:
 
You must have installed SF2 North Atlantic to use the stock missile model otherwise
you need to use the 3rd party models (included here).
 
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As always open readme.txt first to see installation instructions and credits.
 
Lot of research and hard work was made to make this SAM as realistic as possible.
 
Enjoy as much as you can this SAM and leave comments with your in-game experience
in the support topic!

F-2H Banshee Updated data pack v1.1
This is a further update of the DATA.inis of the RAZBAM F-2H Banshee.
In this updated data pack, there are changes in the data.ini, trying to achieve realistic performance specs.
So changes are done in almost every aspect of the specs (weight, flightdata, engine thrust etc) for being as close to the real thing as possible.
For using this pack you need to have downloaded first

- the original RAZBAM Banshee (Go to RAZBAM website for more details)
- the Banshee Tweeks Pak -for Razbam Banshees of Wrench
https://combatace.com/files/file/14889-sf2-kaw-f2h-2-banshee-tweeks-pak-for-razbam-banshees/
https://combatace.com/files/file/15415-sf2-f2h-3-banshee-tweeks-pak-for-razbam-banshees/
https://combatace.com/files/file/15417-sf2-f2h-4-banshee-tweeks-pak-for-razbam-banshees/
Credis should go to
- RAZBAM for the original release
- Wrench for making this really usable in missions/campaings
- Ravenclaw_007 for the AN-M30 bomb
- Spillone for - at least - some of the sounds

Thoughts for further upgrades
- The AltitudeTableNumData & DryMachTableNumData are really very limited and are restricting realism. Please give me help to correct them. DONE
- The F2H-3 (F-2C) is without wingtip tanks but in reality all the -2,-3,-4 models had the capability of carrying wingtip tanks.
I am planning to substitute the LOD of the -3 with the -4 model (since these two were identical externally) but for doing so I am waiting your feedback.DONE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Overwrite everything above v1.0. Place the banshee f2h4.LOD (which you can purchase from the RAZBAM website) in your F-2H3 folder.

What's new in v1.1
- The Destroyed Model now it's the stock F-84F one.
- The F3H-3 (F-2C) now uses the F3H-4 LOD. Indeed, the -3 also used more the wing tip tanks than not, since they had a minimal effect on overall performance.
- Further updated engine data.
- Corrected ground clearence for the F3H-2.
- Corrected loadouts. Now the wing pylon can be loaded with bombs (historical).
- Small touches here & there for better overall result.
Issues
- The -4 used a different radar than the -3 model that had also a different radar screen with different symbology (not a successful one, as it often mentioned).
However, it seems that we have the -3 style radar screen for the - 4 model too.
- In some sources it's stated that the -4 had 20% more range than the -3 model. I am not convinced for that.
Most likely it had to do with the need for full throttle/max power more often than the -4 model
in combat conditions, something which indeed reduced endurance. Therefore I kept the same radius for the -3 & -4 models.
- The Canadians seldom used their wing tip tanks. I had a hard time to spot canadian F-2s with wing tip tanks when in actual service.
The most likely explanation is that with the small canadian aircraft was too much to handle the take off of the approx. extra 1 ton of weight with the wingtips on the weak -3 model.
If someone wants a tank-less RCN F-2, I can update the pack. However the final solution will be to add the tanks as loadouts.

***
sQUADRONS
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VF73
DisplayName=VF-73 Jesters
Nation=USN
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VF193
DisplayName=VF-193 Ghostriders
Nation=USN
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VF870
DisplayName=VF-870 of Royal Canadian Navy
Nation=CANADA
Remember this is a freeware!

 
Realistic Night Building Texture Beta v1.0  (2020.10.10)
 
How To INSTALL :
1. Open xxx_DATA.INI (in Terrains folder) and replace [SolidObjectTextureMaterial]
2. Replace Night Building Texture (TEROBJECT_xxx.tga & CE_City1_xxx.bmp)
※ No need to add or modify any ENVIRONMENTSYSTEM.INI and FLIGHTENGINE.INI
    This Night Effect only needs to disable the SolidObject shader and use with Night Building Texture
    This Night Building Texture only be used in the evening
 
xxx_DATA.INI (in Terrains Folder)
// --------------------------------------------------------
[SolidObjectTextureMaterial]
DepthBufferCheck=TRUE
DepthBufferWrite=TRUE
RenderedInOrder=FALSE
AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE
CullMode=CLOCKWISE
LightEnabled=FALSE
UseLightLevel=FALSE
SpecularEnabled=FALSE
EmissiveEnabled=FALSE
FogEnabled=TRUE
AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000
DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000
ZBufferOffset=0.000000
BlendOp=ONE
NumTextureStages=1
TextureStage[01].TextureName=
TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE
TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE
TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE
TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=NO_OP
// --------------------------------------------------------
 
Building  Texture Template  from  ( Rends Germany terrain rework v1.0 )
 
No more any modules will be released later
Taylor Gavin   2020.10.10

The purpose of this mod is to improve the chaff and flare effect. The stock effects does not provide realistic drag efficient for both Chaff and Flare. This mod improves these aspects to make combat countermeasure effects a bit real.
 
Installation
-----
Extract the files under your SF2 mod main folder and overwrite the file.

The SA-4 Ganef was a long-range mobile system first deployed in the mid-1960s; the missiles, carried in pairs on a tracked launcher, used drop-off solid-fuel boosters and a ramjet sustainer motor. Employing a combination of radar command guidance and active radar homing, and supported by an array of mobile radars for target acquisition, tracking, and guidance, they could engage targets over the horizon. (Because the SA-4 strongly resembled the earlier British Bloodhound, NATO assigned it the code name Ganef, meaning “Thief” in Hebrew.) Beginning in the late 1980s, the SA-4 was replaced by the SA-12 Gladiator, a more compact and capable system.
INSTALLATION:
Drop everything from archive to your OBJECT folder.
LICENSE:
All models are made by me from the scratch. You can use them and everything included for personal non-profit use for Thirdwire Strike fighters 2 game only.
CREDITS:
ThirdWire for making this outstanding simulator.
Yakarov79 for 1S12 radar grill texture.
Combatace.com for its dedicated support for this game.
SOFTWARE USED:
Blender 3.0
Substance Painter
3d Max 2009

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SF2 Tanks Pack
--------------------------------------------
 
This package collects updated versions of most Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Vehicles that have been released for the Strike Fighters series at ComabtAce.com. Updates performed include the following:
 
- added new skins (Green or Tan) to objects that lacked one or the other
 
- implemented numerous tweaks to guns and weapons to standardize data and improve performance
 
- tweaked gun data to standardize data, implement new effects, & improve performance
 
- tweaked other vehicle performance aspects to standardize data & fix minor issues
 
Please review the following section for notes on what's included in this package and how to install the various components.
 
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Package Contents
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
In the root of whatever folder you unpack this mod to, you will find the following standalone files, which include data to be added to various config files:
 
- BULLETOBJECT_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to BulletObject.INI, which should be unpacked from the ObjectData001.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Objects in your Mods Folder.
 
- SOUNDLIST_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to SoundList.INI, which should be unpacked from the FlightData.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Flight in your Mods Folder.
 
NOTE: to unpack files from CATs, you will need the ThirdWire CAT Extractor tool, which can be found at ThirdWire's web site:
 
http://thirdwire.com/downloads_tools.htm
 
* * *
 
You will also find the following directories, which include the main installation files:
 
\EFFECTS: effects for the various guns included; to be placed in \Effects in your Mods Folder.
 
\SOUNDS: sounds for the various weapons and ground objects; to be placed in \Sounds in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS: includes custom gun tracer TGAs; to be placed in \Objects in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\DECALS: decals for the Leopard 2A6 tank; to be placed in \Objects\Decals in your Mods folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_BLUE: "friendly" (mostly NATO) Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_RED: "enemy" (mostly Soviet/WP) Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_TME: "Red" and "Blue" Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars intended for use in Middle Eastern terrains (such as the IsraelME terrain in "SF2 Israel"); to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_XTRA: optional versions of various "Red" or "Blue" ground objects that use different models (but closely follow the "original" Red or Blue objects); use these as replacements for the corresponding main ground objects.
 
\OBJECTS\GUNS: guns for the ground objects; to be placed in \Objects\Guns in your Mods Folder.
 
\OBJECTS\WEAPONS: anti-tank missiles for several APCs & IFVs; to be placed in \Objects\Weapons in your Mods Folder.
 
NOTE: if you need assistance installing these items, please consult the Knowledge Base at CombatAce.com:
 
KB for SF2
http://combatace.com/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
 
KB for SF1
http://combatace.com/forum/99-thirdwire-strike-fighters-1-series-knowledge-base/
 
 
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Credits
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
Pasko ........................................."SAMs and Vehicles Pack: Euro & Desert"
Kesselbrut ...................................."US Armor Pack"
SFP1Ace ......................................."Alternative ArmorPack"
Gepard ........................................"Tiran Pack"
Gepard ........................................"WOI Panzer Pack"
Geo............................................"WWII Ground Object Pack"
Kesselbrut .................................... LVTP-7, Scorpion, Panhard, M1 Abrams
Gepard ........................................ T-64s, Tirans
Florian ....................................... Leopard2A6
Gerald14 & Kesselbrut ......................... M3A1 Bradley
BANIDOS TEAM .................................. BTR-60
Razvan Stanciu & EricJ ........................ BTR-80
SUICIDAL-ART .................................. Stryker ACV, M113-A2_EA
Grumpapotamus ................................. LynxAPC, M113 UN skin
BPAo, Fubar512, 331KillerBee .................. T-80BV
BANIDOS TEAM .................................. Churchill Tank
SUICIDAL & Zonda .............................. SK-105
SUICIDAL & Torno .............................. TAM
101tfs ........................................ Type-99/ZTZ-99
Stefano ....................................... M-47 Patton tank, Ariete, VCC-1, AMX-30, AMX-30B2
Wrench ........................................ M-59 (based on M-113)
Geo ........................................... Sherman_E8, M3, M3GMC, M8, M24, M36
rebel ryder ................................... IS-2, IS-3, JS-1, ISU-152, Sherman-M4A1_76mm, T-10A/M, T-34-85, Comet, BMP-1, BRDM-2, BRDM-3, ASU-85, Su-122, Comet, IDF Super Shermans
Pasko ......................................... BTR-60, Type-59, Type-62, Type-63, Type-69, AMX-13, Su-85, Su-100, T-34, BRDM-2, M-41
Gabilon ....................................... Leopard 1A4/1A5/2A4/AS1, Merkava
Pasko & Kesselbrut ............................ M60A3
SFP1Ace ....................................... Chieftains (based on TW Centurions)
Unknown Author ................................ CrusaderII, Daimler, PZKW_IVA
ThirdWire ..................................... Centurions, Leopards, M48A2/3, M60A1, M113, BRDM, BTR-50PK, BTR-152, PT-76, T-54/55, T-62A, T-72A, T-34-85, M50_Sherman, M51_Sherman
SUICIDAL ...................................... New Destroyed Tank LODs
 
If I have neglected to credit anyone whose work is included in this package, please let me know and I will correct this list of credits ASAP.
 
 
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eburger68
28 August 2012