Object Mods

This pack corrects the countermeasures on the following aircraft to include the Saab BOL Advanced Countermeasure Dispenser:
 
*F-15C http://combatace.com...ck-version-231/
 
*EF-2000 Eurofighter http://combatace.com...urofighter-sf2/
 
*JAS-39C Gripen http://combatace.com...for-sf2-series/
 
*Tornado F3 http://combatace.com...ado-f3-for-sf2/
 
*Tornado F3 (NATO Fighters 4) http://combatace.com...-update-pack-4/
 
*F-14A & B http://combatace.com...d-f-14b-tomcat/
 
*F-14D http://combatace.com...297-sf2e-f-14d/
 
*RAAF F/A-18 http://combatace.com...ike-fighters-2/
 
The BOL countermeasure dispenser is a 160 shot dispenser that has been integrated into a AIM-9/ AMRAAM launching rail (LAU-7, LAU-127/128/129,CRL,MPRL). The BOL is a non pyrotechnic dispenser that uses air scoops on the dispenser and the wing vortex of the aircraft to disperse its packets of Chaff. The countermeasure is launched rearward from a port in the rear end of the rail. For IR threats a new burning chaff product is being developed. For the above aircraft the BOL launchers are normally loaded with 160 chaff each which frees up the aircrafts existing pyrotechnic launcher/s for a full load of flares. That is what this mod recreates. The weapon station that carries the BOL launcher on the above aircraft has been made to stay even when the station is not loaded otherwise you would have chaff launching from mid air when you had no weapon loaded on that rail to make the node show up.
 
-USAF and ANG F-15C fighters had the four wing sidewinder/AMRAAM rails replaced with BOL versions around 2000.
 
-USN F-14A/B/D Tomcats had the BOL launchers fitted in the early 90’s in place of their two sidewinder rails.
 
-Australian F/A-18 Hornets had BOL dispensers added to the sides of the outer wing pylons, I have been able to paint these onto the skin.
 
-Unsure when the Tornado F3 was equipped with the BOL but they are on the two inside AIM-9 rail positions. I am unable to make the dispensing position move with the swinging wings so the chaff is launched from the position the rear of the sidewinder rails are in when the wing is in the fully swept position.
 
-I have been able to paint on the details of the BOL launchers on the Gripen rails as the way the skin was done allowed for it. The Gripen rails still disappear when not loaded as there is no dedicated position for short range missile rails like the other aircraft and the BOL launcher is only used when an air-to-air missile is loaded on that station.
 
http://www.saabgroup...sure_Dispenser/
 
http://www.saabgroup...uct%20sheet.pdf
 
Credit goes to the Authors of the original aircraft as all I have done is made a few alterations.
 
Instillation: Simply copy and paste the included data.ini files into the correct aircraft folder and overwrite.
 

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

This is a package of 12 ground objects for the Republic of Korea Army, representing many of the significant combat vehicles from the 1970s to present. Several new guns and missiles are included.
 
 
Note that these are all new models and not stand-ins or re-skins of existing ones. While they are relatively low-poly and low-res, if there is sufficient demand, I will update these models with more detail and improved textures at some point in the future.
 
 
Featured South Korean vehicles include:

M48A5K tank: Cold war era tank upgraded with a 105mm L7 gun
K1 MBT: Modern tank based on the M1 Abrams (though smaller) with a 105mm L7 gun
K1A1 MBT: Upgraded version of the K1 with a 120mm L44 smoothbore gun
K2 Black Panther MBT: Advanced (and extremely expensive) battle tank with indigenous technologies and a 120mm L55 gun
KM900 APC: Cold war era wheeled APC based on the Italian Fiat 6614
K200A1 IFV: Modern tracked fighting vehicle based on the US-designed AIFV
K21 IFV: Advanced fighting vehicle with a 40mm autocannon and anti-tank missiles
K9 Thunder SPA: Modern 155mm mobile howitzer
K136 Kooryong MRL: Modern wheeled 130mm rocket launcher
K263 Vulcan AAA: Mobile anti-aircraft vehicle based on the M163 Vulcan Air Defense System
K30 Biho AAA: Mobile anti-aircraft vehicle with twin 30mm guns
K-SAM Chonma: Mobile tracked short-range SAM based on the modern Crotale system

These ground objects are recommended for use with Wrench's latest Korea terrain. Please see the readme for full details. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this package, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!

SF2 TopGun F-14 Pilots: Maverick/Goose, Viper/Jester & Iceman/Slider!
By Viper 07/03/2015
 
TopGun Pilots flies again in StrikeFighters 2!!!! Yep...nuff said.
 
This mod will not update any existing SF2 files, but I recommend that you back up your mod folder (...\Objects\Pilots).
 
There are 2 steps to this install...(Three counting backing up!)
 
1) Copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" to your target mod folder. My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was, but yours my be different...
 
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic\
 
* It will ask to overwrite, go ahead and overwrite. This mod should not change anything you already have installed - unless you, by some chance named something with the same names as I did. Hence the back up recommendation.
 
NOTE: You should be able to install these pilots in SF2 game for most, if not all, jets. It doesn't have to be an F-14 or StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic. Have Mav and Goose fly and F-111?!! Enjoy!
 
2) Locate and update the "data.ini" file of the jet you want these pilots installed in. In my example, I will update the "F-14A_82_DATA.INI" file located in...(again, your location may be different)...
 
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic\Objects\Aircraft\F-14A_82
 
* In my example, I am updating the "F-14A_82_DATA.INI" file. In the target jet's folder, locate the "*DATA.INI" file. Edit the file in a text editor (Notepad) and "Find" the "Crew" section in the "*DATA.INI" file. In this section, there should be a [Pilot] and [CoPilot] (if the plane has a copilot. F-14's do) sub-section.
 
* Look for the "PilotModelName=..." entry and update it with Maverick and Goose's info (it's the name of the folders and ini files you copied into ...\Objects\Pilots in Step 1).
 
NOTE: All pilots and copilots in your flight for this plane will get this change...So if you have a wingman, Mav and Goose will show up there too...Sorry, this can't be helped...
 
All available Pilots...
 
TG_Maverick
TG_Goose
 
TG_Viper
TG_Jester
 
TG_Iceman
TG_Slider
 
Example...Installing Mavrick and Goose into the "F-14A_82_DATA.INI" file...
 
// Crew ---------------------------------------------------------
 
[Pilot]
SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
// Updated Maverick as the Pilot
PilotModelName=TG_Maverick
Position=0.0,4.99,1.46
SeatModelName=seat_F-15
SeatPosition=0.00,4.94,0.87
MinExtentPosition=-0.25, 4.52, 0.32
MaxExtentPosition= 0.25, 5.53, 1.54
CanopyNodeName=canopy_frame_outer
CanopyAnimationID=10
HasArmor=TRUE
ArmorMaterial=STEEL
Armor
.Thickness=12

Armor .Thickness=12
Armor[REAR].Thickness=12
Armor[bOTTOM].Thickness=12 
[CoPilot]
SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
// Updated Goose as the CoPilot
PilotModelName=TG_Goose
Position=0.00,3.59,1.52
SeatModelName=seat_F-15
SeatPosition=0.0,3.54,0.93
MinExtentPosition=-0.25, 2.98, 0.32
MaxExtentPosition= 0.25, 3.99, 1.54
HasArmor=TRUE
ArmorMaterial=STEEL
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor
.Thickness=12
Armor[REAR].Thickness=12
Armor[bOTTOM].Thickness=12
 
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* Save the data file and Maverick and Goose FLYS AGAIN!!! Do you feel the need for speed yet?
 
That's it!!
 
Credits and extras:
 
I re-skinned AmokFloo's excellent LOD. If you want the full * Florian - "AmokFloo" package, you can get it here
 
* Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
 
Interested in some more TopGun mods? Check out my menu screens!
 
SF2 NorthAtlantic "Top Gun" Themed Hi-Res 1920x1080 Menu Screens and Music! Version 3
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/15249-sf2-northatlantic-top-gun-themed-hi-res-1920x1080-menu-screens-and-music/
 
SF2 NorthAtlantic "Top Gun" Themed Hi-Res 1024x768 Menu Screens and Music! Version 4
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/15244-sf2-northatlantic-top-gun-themed-hi-res-1024x768-menu-screens-and-music/
 
Enjoy!
 
= Viper =

This is a complete package of SAMs used by the United States Navy from the early cold war era to present. Currently 33 different missiles are included.
I have meticulously researched, modified, tested and compiled these weapons so that I and other ship modders have a selection of realistic standardized missiles (one might say "Standard Missiles":D) to work with.
 
The medium and long range missiles have been assigned updated efects from SF2NA, as well as new sound effects (included in the package), which sound much more appropriate than the default sound. I'm particularly proud of the VLS launch effect, which I made by ripping and editing official footage; I think it adds to the immersion tremendously.
 
Note that two stock weapons, the RIM-2F and RIM-66B, are replaced by this package. I usually try to avoid this, but the RIM-2F model did not sit on launchers correctly, and both weapons had some wildly incorrect data.
 
Optional data files for a few stock and third-party USN ships are included which adds new weapons as appropriate and adjusts radar strength to more realistic levels.
 
Please see the readme for instructions, credits, and other details. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or constructive criticisms regarding this model, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!

More Airbase Goodies
= SF/Wo* & SF2 series Games (Any and All -hopefully*!) =
 
A few more pieces of equipment, to place around airfields or bases, or other 'locations of interest'. The items are:
 
Bulldozer (-original creator unknown, as it comes from waay back on the WW2 terrains)
Road Grader
Steamroller (these 2 by Sundowner)
 
It should be noted at this time, these are NOT GroundObjects, like the yellow fuel truck recently released, but TERRAIN objects, that will need hand placement on your terrain of choice. Instructions are below in the "To Add To A Terrain" section.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow (for Terraformers/Targeteers), yet detailed install instructions are included. Please read them!
 
*note: as the grader and roller have been built in late model MAX, they may not work in SF/Wo* games. This has NOT been tested*
 
With special thanks to Sundowner!!
 
Enjoy!
 
wrench
kevin stein

This is small fix that reverts the various calibre guns muzzle flashes back to their TW default effects.
 
Unzip to your effects folder, overwrite when asked.
 
Sorry for my mistake
 
Stary

Improved Wingtip Vortex Effect pack Version 1.0 by Eagle114th
 
The purpose of this add-on effect mod is to improve the graphic of wingtip vortex in Strike Fighter 2. I have noticed that wingtip vortex, by default, looks bit unrealistic. So I have decided to improve these, inspired by modders from Combat Ace community, especially by Wrench and Stary. I am very thankful for this wonderful community and I am more than proud to be part of Combat Ace commmunity sharing my hobbies within Strike Fighter 2. I truly hope that you enjoy my improved wingtip vortex effect package, you can post feedback/suggestion for improving my effect pack at this link:
 
http://combatace.com/topic/75798-wip-improved-wing-tip-vortices-updated-11-18-12/#entry601081
 
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INSTALL INSTRUCTION:
 
1) MAKE SURE YOU back up your EFFECT folder!
 
2) Extract this file using winrar or 7zip tools and you will see a folder called "Improved Wingtip Vortex v1.0"
 
3) There are two folders with types of wingtip vortex:
 
- Straight trails Version = new wingtip vortex effect with straight trails
- Shakey trails Version = new wingtip vortex effect with shakey trails
 
You can only pick ONE of these two folders, you can't have both at the same time. You can try one of these two version first. Then try other and see which one you like the best. However, inside these folder you will see "Effect" folder, drop them in your strike fighter 2 mod folder and overwrite when asked.
 
4) ENJOY!
 
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Known BUGS/Problem:
 
Shakey version of wingtip vortex trails disappears at specific angle when you view them, this is due to nature of 2D. I have tried creating 3D volumetric version of wingtrip vortex, they got too complicated and hogs cpu and memories lot. I had to cancel my project of converting 2D wingtip vortex from 2D to 3D, to avoid heavy cpu and memories hogging for anyone's computer. I intend to make this mod very friendly for any computer. That is exactly why I created two version of wingtip vortex (straight and shakey).
 
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CREDIT:
 
TK - Thank you very much for creating this great simulation known as Strike Fighter 2. Your hard work have created this simulation for us all to enjoy together, especially our passions/hobbies of creating mods for improving Strike Fighter 2 into greater simulation.
 
FalcCAF (Erik) - THANK YOU very much for working on this project with me, giving me feedback that helped me improving my effect pack through my modding progress with your great knowledge!
 
dgk196 - THANK YOU for helping me very much with improving my wingtip vortex effect modding with your knowledge, especially your experiences have from your services in US Navy.
 
Wrench - You have been great inspiration that encouraged me into modding games and simulation long time ago. You have been my hero in old day of Jane's Fighter Anthology with your modding.
 
Deuces - Thank you, your effect pack in SF1 series have taught me how to do some basic effect modding for SF1 and 2 series.
 
Stary - Your great effect pack in SF2 have taught me alot about modding effect pack, thank you!
 
Combatace community - Thank you community for letting me be part of this great community!

This is a simple update of EE3 effects pack to have them working in SF2 series.
 
Thanks to 331KillerBee and Dave for being crash test dummies
 
Credit my leaking memory for NOT uploading them back in May when this was done

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!

Tracermania
AAA Tracers and bullets modification
 
FOR STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 Europe with Expansion pack 2
Made for and tested in SF2 all titl mergedwithes merged with Expansion Packs 1&2
 
by Stary
version 1.0
06.12.2010
 
This little modification changes the number of tracers fired by all stock AAA units and patrol boats. Number of tracers has been increased 5 times, instead of every fifth bullet being tracer round now EVERY SINGLE bullet fired by Triple-A is tracer. Also I changed the data for stock partol boats, that makes these vessels track and attack air targets too.
Second tweak is the increase of bullets fired in a burst by AAA crews, usually from 12 to 20 or 24. This seem to me does not make them more or less accurate.
As these changes may increase CPU usage I eliminated ALL tracersmoke trails of any kind for any calibre guns (...)

SF2 Korean War Era Misc Items
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
This package contains some of the various miscellanious items needed/required for a full Stand-Alone KAW mods folder.
 
In this zip you'll find the following folders:
 
Ground Object
/Objects/Guns
/Objects/Weapons
/Objects/Pilots
Speech
Menu
Flight (both contain new menu screens)
 
This is a particularly LARGE download, so give youself some time. Most of the USN vessels are those seen in the recently released WW2 PTO Naval Units Pak; some (like the various cargoships, trawlers, and so forth) you may already have. All are updated to SF2NA standard. Some of the weapons and pilots have also been released recently in some of the aircraft; just allow the overwrite when asked. They're the same items.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, highly detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
If I've forgotten an item PLESE let me know, and I'll try to get it uploaded ASAP
 
Good Hunting!

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...

there are 3 versions of the ACES II seat includet the early the late-forward and the late-rear one
 
just drop the ACES_II_F-15 , ACES_II_F-15_Front and ACES_II_F-15_Rear folder´s in to your Pilots folder
 
Data_ini and Cockpit_ini files for all F-15 versions of the F-15_Pack and TW F-15 are includet , you have to replace the Data_ini file with the ones that are includet here , if you have a edited data_ini and dont like to use the one includet here you have to copy the remove part from the AircraftData (for TMF F-15) and the Pilot/WSO postion and Seat position to your data_ini
 
Component[010]=Remove1
Component[011]=Remove2
 
[Remove1]
ParentComponentName=Nose
ModelNodeName=ESeat_FrontFrame_ok
DestroyedNodeName=ESeat_FrontFrame
DetachWhenDestroyed=TRUE
HasAeroCoefficients=FALSE
 
[Remove2]
ParentComponentName=Nose
ModelNodeName=ESeat_RearFrame _ok
DestroyedNodeName=ESeat_RearFrame
DetachWhenDestroyed=TRUE
HasAeroCoefficients=FALSE
 
Note: use the Pilots position as the Seat position
 
 
 
ravenclaw_007

SF2 Realistic SA-3 / SA-N-1 Goa Pack Beta
 
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This pack features the famous S-125 Neva (SA-3 Goa) and its naval version Volna-M (SA-N-1B). The following SAM systems are included:
 
S-125 Neva (SA-3A, 1961) - The first Neva variant. Limited export.
 
Volna-M (SA-N-1B, 1967) - First improved naval variant. Only missile included since Kashin ship is a stock stuff. You can use this missile only if you have installed SF2 North Atlantic!
 
S-125M Neva-M (SA-3B, 1970) - The standard Neva version with significant improvements over the first variant. Widely exported.
 
S-125M1 Neva-M1 (SA-3B+, 1978) - Upgrade for S-125M. Many S-125M operators received this modernization in the '80s.
 
S-125 Pechora-2M (2002) - Modern upgrade which included anti-stealth capability, improved performance against heavy jamming and new missiles with extended range.
 
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New features:
 
- New search and track ranges for fire control radars
 
- Launchers can perform 360 degree rotation and now all battery launchers can point at the target
 
- More realistic missile parameters. Some values may be higher due to game engine limitations mainly concerning guidance
 
- 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 very similar to Semi Active Radar Homing.
 
- Dramatically improved performance especially in low altitude
 
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Things that need to be done:
 
- 1024x1024 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
 
- Low altitude performance is good enough but not at the desired level. Tests are still going on
 
- Missiles can fly longer at low altitudes as they tend to reach the Missile Duration time
 
- Userlist.ini has only Soviet as the only operator but temporarily this is not a problem since they appear as the red side in many terrains. The complete operators list
will be on the final version.
 
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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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Check read me file for installation instructions.
 
Lot of research and hard work was made to make this SAM as realistic as possible.
 
Keep in mind that is a beta version. When all the issues will be fixed in the desired level, we will have our final version! Stay tuned and enjoy as much as you can this SAM
and leave comments with your in-game experience in the support topic!
 
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Sources:
 
ru.wikipedia.org
pvo.guns.ru
historykpvo-2.ucoz.ru
SAM Simulator
 
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Credits:
 
Flatface and SA-3 launchers.........................Pasko
SA-3 missiles..............................................Thirdwire
 
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Tiopilotos
 
16 February 2017

Object Library 1 by Polak & CFS2 Midway Group 11/30/2013
 
This is the collection, once posted at SimHQ of various and sundry buildings for use by
terrain builders to add a to the target areas when building terrains. It is being
reposted here at CA by request. Originally, it was NOT supposed to be posted elsewhere
(than the original a SHQ), but as so much time has passed ... my judgement call is
sharing is allowed.
 
Thses objects will work perfectly in ANY of the 3W series: SF/Wo* 1stGens, SF2, and
FE/FE2.
This has been tested by me, over the years in ALL versions of the game.
 
While more designed with WW2 Pacific (including CBI) in mind, they can be used even
Europe and North Africa/Med. Well, pretty much anywhere that catches your fancy.
Even unto Modern Times ™.
 
Included, of course, are Polak's original readme, and the config files: a Desert_targets
and Desert_types inis that lists the various objects for importation to other terrains.
 
I've gone through all the skin tgas, and have painted out the odd green color, so they
should look a bit better. However, that does NOT fix certain visual issues with some of
the models from close up and at some angles. Also, there are a couple of them that
simply do NOT work at all; they will cause CTDs or other game issues. Unfortunately, I
don't remember exactly WHICH ones they are.
 
Be adivsed: the _types listing is AS RELEASED in 2007 and/or 2009 (I think I made some
changes back then). It does NOT reflect those change I do when adding them to my terrain
works. This means the destroyed models, destroyed effects and secondary effects listed
are NOT proper and correct. YOU will need to make the adjustments (or locate the object
in the multitude of types inis from MY terrain mods, and copy/paste!)
 
This is =NOT= a package of objects that can be used by the 'general masses'. It is being
rereleased for those terraformers that can actually make use of them.
 
As always READ Polak's readme, enclosed in the 'readme_and_configuration files' folder.
 
Happy Targeting!!
 
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Another collection of various hangars/walls etc aimed mainly at desert type terrain although they can be used in any you like.

Aerodynamically Limited MiG-17s v1.1
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Description:
This is a mod which limits the maneuverability of the stock ThirdWire MiG-17, -17F and -17PF at high subsonic speeds, especially above .8M.  It has long been published that the MiG-17's lack of hydraulically boosted controls prevented the pilot from turning much harder than 2-2.5g as the aircraft got beyond 400 knots (especially by 450).  The stock TW MiG-17s, however, have in excess of 10g authority at the mid-to-high 400s of knots, and this is one of the reasons they are commonly called "UFOs" - they can out-turn almost any fighter anywhere in the envelope.
This mod adjusts both the lift coefficient and the aerodynamic pitch dampening coefficient to reduce the MiG-17's ability to pull high-g turns at airspeeds exceeding .8 Mach.  This provides the player with the ability to utilize real-world speed tactics employed by F-4, F-8 and other aircrews against the MiG-17.  Keep the fight fast, and you can now out-turn the FRESCO.  
This mod does NOT adjust the lower-speed performance of the FRESCO.  As such, if you try to get into the phonebooth and burn away your energy, expect the same results as before.  If you choose to fly the MiG-17 with this FM modification, it adds a degree of challenge and realism in that just like the AI, you won't be able to load a 12g turn at 500knots anymore, and will have to pay attention to airspeed.  The speedbreak is your friend!  I personally had no problem dogfighting with the FM, but it did require better energy management in that it requires you to keep the aircraft neither too slow, nor too fast.
V1.1 (23 Nov 17) has also changed the engine response time for the MiG-17's VK-1F engine.  It is reported in Red Eagles that the engine took approximately 15 seconds (p.112) to go from idle to full military power.  Most engines from the 50s and 60s had slow response times (e.g., the TF-30 taking approximately 8 seconds to go from idle to military and another 4 to stage up to Zone 5), and this required a bit of thinking and tactics to work around.  "Jose" Oberle (Lt Col, Ret) explained that the engine worked well enough if kept above 80 percent power, but pulling back to idle, then pushing back towards military power "took forever" (Ibid.), and that the easiest way to handle decelerating was to keep the engine at 80 percent and deploy the speed brakes.  The AI isn't harshly impacted by this limitation, but a player using this data.ini will have to consider this limitation.  If, as a player, you do not want to deal with the slower engine response, the original entry is simply commented out, and can be restored by editing the .ini.
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Whats in it:
There are three data.inis contained in this mod.  One for the baseline MiG-17, one for the MiG-17F and one for the MiG-17PF.  This mod adjusts the ThirdWire MiG-17s and will work with any version of StrikeFighters 2, including merged and single installs.
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Installation:
1.  Unzip the contents of the "Aero_Limited_MiG-17sV11.7z" file into a folder
2.  Open the folder.  Copy the contents of the folder (MiG-17, -17F, and -17PF folders) into your SF2 mod folder's Objects\Aircraft folder, allowing all files to overwrite.
3.  The Data.ini files should already be read only, but if not, set them to read only so the game does not re-write or over-write the data file with the game's original files upon booting up (this happens sometimes when a mod changes a core game file).
4. Go fly!
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Credits:
FM: ThirdWire
Mod: Caesar
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Some open-source examples of airspeed and engine limitations of the MiG-17:
From "Scream of Eagles," "Tooter" Teague (who flew one of the captured MiG-17's) put it that: "We found out very quickly that the MiG ['17] goes out of control at 450 knots...He [the '17] locks up at about 425 and he goes absolutely left wing down...his wing warps...so if he goes 500 knots he's out of control  He's in a left wing roll an can't do anything about it.  So just do 500 knots and it becomes only a question of eyes.  Keeping sight and keeping fast." (p. 138).  
From "Red Eagles": "We had to teach them that if they could - as a defender in an American airplane - get the MiG-17 into the 450-knot regime, and then start to turn, then the MiG pilot would have to overcome this huge aerodynamic load on the tail without any hydraulic assistance.  He may have had the potential to pull 7Gs, but he could probably pull no more than 2Gs because he simply didn't have the physical strength to overcome the loads on the tail." (p.132)  
From "Duke" Cunningham (in "Dogfights): [the MiGs are travelling fast.  Cunningham knows the MiG, lacking hydraulic controls like the F-4, is hard to turn.] "So I looked at him and said 'nope, can't do it,' so I broke into him and he overshot right down below me."
[Engine] From "Red Eagles, New Edition": The VK-1F was slow to respond to movements of the throttle, and it took in the region of 15 seconds for it to go from idle thrust to "military" thrust power setting (the maximum non-afterburning thrust available).  Oberle observed: "This slow engine response was a characteristic of the old engines.  If you kept the power up above 80 percent you had pretty good engine response, but if you ever pulled it back to idle and then pushed the power up to accelerate, it would take forever for the engine to spool back up to the 80 percent rangewhere you finally started getting power." (p.112)

Alternative Armour Pack
 
This armour pack is my humble attempt to make ground war somewhat more "accurate". It's been created with SF2:E/NF4+ in mind, but it should be easy to adapt it to other mods/installs. Several "new" tanks have been created, but due to my lack of modelling skills they're only ini edits. Other tanks (both TW and community ones) have been tweaked.
 
"New" stuff:
 
- Chieftain mk2, mk5 & mk11 (edited stock Centurions);
- 120MM L11 gun for Chieftain, parameters optimized for the L15 APDS round;
- Leopard 1 (edited stock Leopard 1A1);
- M1 IP (edited M1 Abrams from NF4+);
- M60A1 AOS (edited stock M60A1);
- M60A3 (edited Pasko's & Kesselbrut's M60A3)
- T-80B (edited T-80BV by SWS, BPAo, Fubar512 & 331Killerbee)
 
Modified stuff:
 
- 120MM L44 customized for '80s M829 APFSDS round);
- Centurions (mk5,6,8,10,13), Leopard (1A1-1A5), Leopard 2A4, M1, M1A1, M48 (A2 & A3), M60A1, T-54, T-55, T-62A, T-72A, T-80BV;
 
Modifications inlclude following changes/corrections:
 
- tank's weight;
- armor values have been changed to RHA equivalents against Kinetic Energy rounds. Angled plates have been taken into account whenever possible. Late tanks (T-72, T-80, Abrams, Leo 2) armor RHA values have been greatly influenced by data presented in "Armor Basics" created by Paul Lasowski & included in Steel Beasts;
- number of gun rounds carried;
- presence (or lack thereof) of nightsight, gun stabilization;
- rangefinder & ballistic computer values;
- service entry dates.
 
I "hope" all this changes enhance accuracy but please bear in mind that:
 
- SF series is about flying and the ground war aspect is kind off limited;
- I'm no guru, I pulled the data from the Internet, therefore it might not be actually accurate, lol;
- there's no easy way to calculate RHA values, info on the net can vary significantly from source to source; if you have some good/reliable literature where these are well/reliably documented for many cold war tanks and their variants/sub-types you're welcome to share ;)
 
If you find any bugs/errors, please let me know so I can correct it.
 
INSTALLATION:
 
Back up your stuff first, so you can revert changes if you don't like them! Unzip archive and copy Objects folder to your mod directory (usually "C:\Users\Username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Europe\" when using Vista/7). If you want M60A3 & T-80B\BV to show up you'll need to download them from CA (I didn't include lod files or textures). M60A3 is included in US Armour Pack, T-80BV is, well T-80BV. For T-80B copy T-80BV lod files into it's directory. If you don't have NF4+ installed you'll have to get the M1 Abrams from the US Armour Pack as well. And obviously if you want all the "new" stuff to show up in a campaign, you'll have to modify campaign data file. For starters I suggest replacing British Division's Leos with Chieftains in 1979 & 1986 campaigns.
If you're still lost PM me :).
 
Enjoy!
 
SFP1Ace
 
CREDITS:
 
Pasko & Kesselbrut (M60A3)
SWS, BPAo, Fubar512 & 331Killerbee (T-80BV)
NF4+ Team/Kesselbrut (M1 Abrams)

this are the working HAWK for the SF2 series , original HAWK by Pasko
 
JUST DROP THE CONTENT OF THE MAIN FOLDER TO THE NAMESAKE IN YOUR GAMES MOD FOLDER , OVERWRITE IF ASK TO
 
 
have fun
 
ravenclaw_007

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

This mod adds ini-updated SA-7 MANPADS and several new variants :
 
SA-7 "Grail" - GRAU 9K32 Strela-2
SA-7b "Grail" - GRAU 9K32M Strela-2M
SA-14 "Gremlin" - GRAU 9K34 Strela-3
SA-16 "Gimlet" - GRAU 9K310 Igla-1
SA-18 "Grouse" - GRAU 9K38 Igla
Sa-24 "Grinch" - GRAU 9K338 Igla-S
 
Set up as GroundObjectRole=Mobile_AAA, they can show up on existing AAA positions
and during Tank Battles (in campaigns only I think)

A collection of various buildings,roads & general airfield objects designed for and tested in the SF2 Germany terrain [any version..]

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

T-80BV Main Battle Tank:
 
Original Google Sketchup Model by SWS
Ported to SF2 format by BPAo and Fubar512
INI files by Fubar512
Textures by 331Killerbee
 
Beta testers: USAFMTL, Crusader, Private (please don't feel left out if I've forgotten you).
 
to quote from SWS's write up:
 
"The T-80 is a main battle tank (MBT) designed and manufactured in the former Soviet Union. A development of the T-64, it entered service in 1976 and was the first production tank to be equipped with a gas turbine engine for main propulsion (the Stridsvagn 103 only used a supplementary gas turbine by 1971). The T-80U was last produced in a factory in Omsk, Russia, while the T-80UD and further-developed T-84 continue to be produced in Ukraine. The T-80 and its variants are in service in Belarus, Cyprus, Kazakhstan,Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, and Ukraine. The chief designer of the T-80 was the Russian engineer Nikolay Popov"
 
Installation:
 
Simply extract the contents of the zip archive into your SF2 Mod folder. Please back up your default TankGun.wav and TankTrack.wav, as they will otherwise be overwritten.
 
If you wish to use the TankTurbine.wav, you will need to create an entry for it in your soundlist.ini