Add-On Ships

SF2NA Ultimate Carriers Pack
 
This package collects a large number of aircraft carriers available at CombatAce, puts them into one package with semi-standardized data tweaks, numerous error corrections, complete SF2NA conversions, and touched up or overhauled skins. Also included are several new carriers based on existing models. This package is thus designed as an ultimate one-stop shop for all carriers available at CombatAce, exclcuding USN and Soviet carriers.
 
Please note that there are no new models in this package. All models included here have been released before on CombatAce. Indeed, most (but not all) of carriers included here have been released previously with rudimentary SF2NA conversions applied.
 
So, why re-release these carriers in this package? This package brings several new things to the table, including:
 
- corrected DATA.INIs (basic ship data, catapult data, angled deck configuation, etc.)
- several tweaked or significantly overhauled skins
- indexed decal sets to represent various carrier classes
- several newly created individual ships (usually to represent particular carriers
at specific stages of their service lives)
 
The majority of the ships here are Royal Navy carriers, though you will also find carriers from Canada, Australia, India, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France.
 
Please read the remainder of this ReadMe carefully, as important instructions regarding installation and use are included below.
 
 
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What's Included
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This package includes 34 different carriers, which are organized by carrier class or by nation (in the case of France, Italy, & Spain). Some of these carriers are set up to represent entire classes or partial classes, with decals indexed by ship number.
 
Please note that you may find several different versions of the same carrier, each configured to represent the same ship at a different stage of its service life.
 
There are also several fictional or "faux" carriers.
 
Colossus Class
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R95 Arromanches
\
Colossus Class CVL [Colossus,Glory,Ocean,Venerable,Vengeance, & 5 others]
\
HNLMS Karel Doorman
 
Majestic Class
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HMCS Bonaventure
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HMCS Magnificent
\
HMAS Melbourne
\
HMAS Sydney
\
INS Vikrant
 
Centaur Class
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\
HMS Albion
\
HMS Bulwark
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Centaur Class CV [Centaur & Hermes]
\
HMS Centaur (Early)
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HMS Hermes ('80s)
\
INS Viraat
 
Invincible Class
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\
Invincible Class CVL [invincible,Illustrious,Ark Royal)]
 
Illustrious Class
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\
Illustrious Class CV (Early) [illustrious,Formidable,Victorious]
\
Illustrious Class CV [illustrious,Formidable,Victorious]
\
HMS Victorious (Post-refit)
 
Implacable Class
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\
Implacable Class CV (Early) [implacable,Indefatigable]
\
Implacable Class CV [implacable,Indefatigable]
 
Audacious Class
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\
HMS Ark Royal
\
HMS Eagle
\
HMS Eagle (Late)
 
Misc/Other
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\
HMS Eagle (1918)
\
HMAS Australia (fictional) [using SCB-125 model]
\
Merchant Aircraft Carrier
\
INS Vikramaditya
\
HMS Vindictive (fictional)
 
France
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R91 Charles de Gaulle
\
Clemenceau/Foch Class CV [using SCB-125 model]
\
La Fayette Class CVL [La Fayette, Bois Belleau]
\
Mistral Class BPC [Mistral,Tonnerre,Dixmude]
 
Italy/Spain
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\
R01 SNS Dedalo
\
C551 Giuseppe Garibaldi
 
 
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Installation Requirements
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All of the carriers included in this package are configured for use with "Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic" (SF2NA). Thus, for any particular install you plan to use one of these carriers in...
 
- SF2NA must be part of the install base (even if other SF2 titles
such as SF2V or SF2E are also merged into the install)
- the game .EXE you use must be either the main SF2NA executable
(StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic.EXE) or a re-named copy of it in
the case of custom mod installs.
 
If you try to use these carriers in an install that does not conform to the above requirements, you will likely find your aircraft sinking into or falling through the carrier deck.
 
 
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Installation
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All of the files to be installed can be found in \To_Mods_Folder. The task of installing the various bits included here is fairly straightforward. For any particular install that you want to install carriers to, do the following:
 
1. Install the supporting files
 
Supporting files include all the files found in the following folders, which should be copied or moved to the corresponding folders in your Mods folder:
 
\Effects
\Flight
\Objects\Guns
\Objects\Weapons
\Sounds
 
Please note that the \Flight folder does include a new SOUNDLIST.INI. If your destination Mods folder already has a customized SOUNDLIST.INI, you can simply add the new entries from For_SOUNDLIST.txt (found in the root of this package) instead of overwriting your entire custom SOUNDLIST.INI.
 
2. Add the carriers
 
The carriers themselves can be found in the numbered directories (which are organized by class or nation). The carriers should be installed to \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods folder.
 
DO NOT simply grab all the numbered directories and drop them in the GroundObject folder, as they won't show up in game. Instead, you will need to drag and drop the particular carrier folders from within the numbered directories.
 
3. Add the decals
 
For any carriers that you install you should also install the corresponding decals, found in \Objects\Decals. Decals go to the same location in your Mods folder (\Objects\Decals). The decals folders for carriers are named the same as the corresponding carrier that uses them. Please note that there are a few carriers that do not have decals.
 
4. Install the LODs for Hermes & Viraat
 
We were not able to include the LOD files needed for the HMS Hermes ('80s) and the INS Viraat (which uses the same model as the Hermes). You will need to download the "Falklands '82 for SF2" package from CombatAce, which includes the necessary LODs:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13296-sf2-falklands-mod-redux/
 
When the download is unpacked, you can find the ncessary LOD files in this location:
 
\_For_SF2NA\Objects\GroundObject\Hermes
 
Copy the .LOD files to the folders for the the Hermes and Viraat, which are included in the \1c_Centaur_Class directory of this carrier pack.
 
Once the LODs are installed, make a COPY of the R12-R2b.LOD in each folder and rename it to R12-R2b_COL.LOD (this is the collision LOD for the ship).
 
* * *
 
That's it. You should be good to go.
 
If any carriers are not showing up properly in the game, that's because you didn't install them correctly. My advice will always be to review the steps above, consult the Knowlede Base at CombatAce.com for the relevant articles on installing mods to Mod folders, and try again.
 
 
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Notes
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A few notes about the carriers included in this pack.
 
1. Decal problems: many of the models included in this pack suffer from decal problems -- decal bleeding, mirroring, doubling, and occasional distortion. Although I have tried to minimize these problems as much as possible, you might see decals being inappropriately mirrored, often in a distorted fashion, in odd locations on some of these boats. Also, to minimize problems, I have occasionally positioned decals slightly forward or aft (or above or below) where they ideally ought to be.
 
2. Texture mapping problems: some of these models also suffer from texture mapping issues, which means that sometimes things just quite don't line up properly or aren't perfectly mirrored from one side of the boat to the other (because the texture map is effectively wrapped around the model in an odd fashion).
 
3. BPC Mistral: included in this package is an alternate skin for the BPC Mistral named FNGrey. I would have liked to make it the default, but discovered that the bridge area of this carrier is simply not mapped -- meaning that part of the island will always remain the default light blue. Also, decals will not show up properly on large parts of the hull, which means that I haven't been able to use them for the hull numbers of the three ships in this class. Thus, we're stuck the painted-on hull numbers for the lead ship of the class.
 
4. R91 de Gaulle: the model for this carrier is very poly heavy (I'm guessing because of the static aircraft and deck crew included). On some PCs game performance and frame rates might lag severely. As with the Mistral (from the same author), some parts of the model simply aren't mapped, which has limited what I've been able to do with the skin.
 
Finally, it's worth pointing out that many of the models included in this package date from 2004-2006. The oldest are seven or eight years old -- created during the first few years of the ThirdWire series. Although they still stand up fairly well, they are showing their age. Carriers (and ships more generally) seem to be some of their more difficult jobs that modelers can tackle in the ThirdWire series (along with cockpits), so we should be thankful that we have the models we do.
 
 
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Credits
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This mod package includes the work of several modders:
 
Hinchinbrooke .............. original models for all Royal Navy carrier classes,
except where noted below; La Fayette (old)
AlphaSim & A-Team .......... Hermes & Viraat
Aleks1 ..................... BPC Mistral & Charles de Gaulle
YEYEYE ..................... La Fayette & Dedalo
bobrock .................... Giuseppe Garibaldi
ThirdWire .................. HMAS Australia & Foch/Clemenceau
Zola25 ..................... skin for INS Vikramaditya
Wrench ..................... previous mods to many carriers included here
Paulopanz .................. previous mods to many carriers included here
 
The line drawings included in \_drawings are from ShipBucket.com or The-Blueprints.com.
 
If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let me know. I will get it fixed ASAP.
 
---------------
Eric Howes
eburger68
12/19/2012

INS Vikrant (R11)
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1961 to 1979 style deck
 
 
INS Vikrant (R11) (Ordered as HMS Hercules) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by then Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vijayalakshmi Pandit on 4 March 1961 in Belfast. The name Vikrant was taken from Sanskrit vikranta meaning "stepping beyond", i.e. "courageous" or "bold". Captain Pritam Singh was the first commanding officer of the carrier.

HMCS Bonaventure (CVL22)
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1957 to 1960s era style deck
 
 
HMCS Bonaventure (CVL 22) was a Majestic class aircraft carrier. She served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces Maritime Command from 1957 to 1970 and was the third and the last aircraft carrier to serve Canada. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as HMS Powerful in November 1943. At the end of World War II, work on the ship was suspended in 1946. At the time of purchase, it was decided to incorporate new aircraft carrier technologies into the design. Bonaventure never saw action during her career having only peripheral, non-combat roles. However, she was involved in major NATO fleet-at-sea patrol during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

HMS Ark Royal R09 Mod
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Have reworked the deck from scratch at a higher resolution and touched up the Island area in my limited time.
 
This mod includes the skin, a required model file, and a ArkRoyal_data.ini file that will add parking to the front of the carrier.
 
 
You need the full Ark Royal R09 model - ideally the latest from eburger68:
http://combatace.com...-carriers-pack/
 
 
See README for install and notes
 
 
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Credits
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Hinchinbrooke .............. original model - this is posted with his permission
Eburger68 / Wrench / Paulopanz for previous data.ini work
 
Revised skin and ini work - MiGbuster 2013

HMAS Melbourne (R21) Mod
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Deck reworked from scratch at a higher resolution (1970 style deck look)
 
and touched up the Island area.
 
 
 
Best in SF2NA for various reasons
 
You need the full HMAS Melbourne model (by Hinchinbrooke) from eburger68s carrier pack:
http://combatace.com...-carriers-pack/
 
 
See the README for details

HMS Victorious (R38) Mod
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Late deck scheme
 
Skins reworked from scratch at a higher resolution.
 
This mod includes the skins, and a victorious_data.ini file that fixes wake positions
 
 
 
Best in SF2NA for various reasons
 
 
You need the full HMS Victorious model from eburger68:
http://combatace.com/files/file/13758-sf2na-ultimate-carriers-pack/

HMS Centaur R06 Mod Hi Res
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Includes 2 different deck styles from the 1950s/60s
 
 
 
You need the Centaur model from eburger68:
http://combatace.com/files/file/13758-sf2na-ultimate-carriers-pack/
 
Really for SF2 with SF2NA ship capability

HMS Bulwark R08 Mod Hi Res
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Includes a 1950s Suez era type scheme
 
 
 
You need the Bulwark model from eburger68:
http://combatace.com...-carriers-pack/
 
Really for SF2 with SF2NA ship capability

HMS Albion R07 Mod Hi Res
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Includes a 1950s Suez era type scheme
 
 
You need the Albion model from eburger68:
http://combatace.com/files/file/13758-sf2na-ultimate-carriers-pack/
 
Really for SF2 with SF2NA ship capability

HMS Eagle R05 Mod Hi Res
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Includes the final deck scheme to 1972
 
 
 
The Ark Royal R09 version of this layout is now here:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13876-hms-ark-royal-r09-hi-res-deck/
 
 
 
 
 
 
You need the Eagle_L model from eburger68:
http://combatace.com/files/file/13758-sf2na-ultimate-carriers-pack/
 
Really for SF2 with SF2NA ship capability

Essex Class Carrier (SCB-125) Hi Res
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Set of textures for the Thirdwire Essex Class carrier thats been in the series since 2004 (WOV) - so for any game that has the SCB-125
 
 
USS Essex (CVA-9)
USS Yorktown (CVA-10)
USS Intrepid (CVA-11)
USS Hornet (CVA-12)
USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14)
USS Randolph (CVA-15)
USS Lexington (CV-16)
USS Wasp (CVA-18)
USS Hancock (CVA-19)
USS Bennington (CVA-20)
USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)
USS Kearsarge (CVA-33)
USS Oriskany (CVA-34)
USS Shangri-La (CVA-38)

Set of textures for the Thirdwire Kitty Hawk Class carrier that's been in the series since 2004 (WOV) - so for any game that has the CVA-63
 
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) 1961–2009
USS Constellation (CV-64) 1961-2003
USS America (CV-66) 1965-1996
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) 1967-2007

WW2 ETO/MTO Naval Units
 
-- Something for the ETO/MTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: in particular, these are designed for use in a WW2 ETO/MTO mods folders built =FROM= the
SF2NA.exe. No others seem to have whatever coding is needed (at least in my testing) for proper
CVBG formation. Be advised, it will absolutely =NOT= work in 1stGens. Please also note, that
the WW2 EAW ETO map, even the (as yet) unfinshed rebuild will NOT contain NA style ship-specific zones,
as it lacks enough 'sea room' for maunvering.*
 
Most of these ships are mods of Hinchbrooks's or Geo's, reflagged and slightly tweeked. Some
you may have already, and have transfered over to you ETO & MTO games, as they've been used on
several terrain mods of mine for The Pacific War ™, MTO or etc.. These will replace them.
 
I'm no Naval Archetiect, so "those that know", please make any needed corrections and upload!
When discoverable, armor values reflect Real Life ™. Names lists have been created for all.
REMINDER: if you have these ships already, you may want to back up the originals, as this pack
WILL completly replace/overwrite them!!!!
 
REMEMBER: For the most part, these are "stand in" ships!!! and may not reflect the full
capabilities of their Real Life ™ counterparts. (Or, in some cases, even look like them)
Unless otherwise indicated, all ships were originally created by Hinchbrook a loooooooong time
ago.
This pack contains naval units for the Royal Navy and German Kriegsmarine, and a few French Navy ships thrown in for good measure. Some of these are repeats from the PTO Naval Units pak; no US Navy ships are included. You can transfer them from the PTO, if necessary.
 
HMS Attacker Class CVE
HMS Eagle CV
HMS Formidable CV
HMS Nelson Class BB
HMS Victorious CV
Renown Class BB (aka: "Repulse")
Tribal Class DD (rebuilt from Daring)
Leander/Dido class CL - rebuilt from Foch
 
Suffren Class CA (French, aka "Foch")
Malin Class DD
 
KriegCruiser (includes cruisers and "pocket battleships")
KriegDestroyer
KriegFlakDestroyer
 
In another subfolder, called "z-MTO sepcific", are the Italian Regia Marina ships:
 
Conte di Cavour Class BB
Condottieri Class CL/CA
Navigatori Class DD
 
a 'generic' MTB, and...
 
a KM Graf Zepplin Class CV, a "what If.." rebuild from the Formidable lod. This is slightly
beter than the original I'd done some years back, based off EAGLE. Of course, we lack Lufwaffe
carrier capable aircraft...but, what the heck, right? Still working a FN Bearn stand-in....
 
All ships include a full "Names.lst". These are JUST the surface combatants; there are no
support/supply ships included, other than a 'generic' minesweeper.
 
Make sure you have the WW2 Nations ini that includes the Nazi Germany and WW2 Italy. It's
available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13095-ww2-nations-formations-inis/
 
It should be noted at this time, I am NOT a Naval Archeitect, and pretty much all these ships
need SOMEBODY to go through them and add the 2ndary and Tertiary AAA batteries - expecially the
Cruisers, Battleships, and stand-in Destroyers.
 
Included are the ships sounds wavs, and my SoundList.ini. If you have an extracted soundlist,
just edit your existing one to add the 2 sounds.
 
It's also advisable to have the WW2 Guns pak, as it includes the Naval Artillery. It's
available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13268-guns-pak-for-ww2-mods-folders/
 
However, some new guns ARE included for the RN boats.
NOTE: WW2 Gunpack Updated 4/23/2013 to include some missing naval guns.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read
them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. Where possible, and if I still had them,
original readmes are included.
 
Reminder: a lot of these vessels are really old (2004/05), and therefore do NOT have multiple
main gun installations or secondary/tertiary batteries; those that do, have been jiggered into
being, and =DO= need further tweeking. Due to their age, "they are as they is". Of course, if
someone wants to build new ones.....<grin>
Remember, they are all pretty much 'stand ins', but do work relatively well.
 
With thanks to ALL our Shipbuilders!!
wrench
kevin stein

HandyMax Tanker



by Julhelm


 
 
This model represents a "HandyMax" sized tanker, so named due to the fact that their gross displacement of less than 60,000 dwt, and their LOA of less than 200 meters imbues them with a level of versatility that's almost unheard of in today's maritime industry.
 
This model was designed and optimized for SF2:NA, and that means Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. At the very least it requires the latest SF2 series patch for its systems and DX10 visual effects to work properly.
 
To install this package, simply place the folders located inside the .ZIP archive into the mod folder of whichever SF2 title you desire the ship to appear in.
 
The supplied sound effects will require editing of the soundlist.ini file in order to work.
This model package also includes an experimental effect, which will be most evident at night or under similar low-light conditions. Consider it an Easter-egg!
 
Credits:
 
Model and textures by Julhelm.
 
Data, Effects, and Sounds by Funbar512

This pack contains the fictional Norwegian Carrier HRM Norskehavet, escorts and aircraft.
Everything you need to make her combat capable and add her own little task force !
 
Installation:
Strike Fighters 2 North Atlantic is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for this mod.
 
Unzip into your mod folder. If you wish to use the Carrier in the 1979 Campaign, unzip the Campaigns.zip file into the mod folder.
 
 
Full Story:
http://combatace.com/topic/76135-what-if-the-scandinavian-carrier/
 
Credits:
 
Independence Class Carrier:
Model by YEYEYE & Wrench (?)
ini Edits by Wrench
Parking Slots by Paulopanz
Arrestor Cables by eburger
 
F-11F:
3D Model: Fleet-Defender
Texture Mapping: BPAO
Additional 3D: Crab_02
Flight Model: Column5
Special thanks to: Sony Tuckson
Skins, Ini Edits by JonathanRL
 
S-3A Viking:
3D model by Fox the Man Hunter
Skins, ini Edits by JonathanRL
 
C Class Destroyer:
Model by Hinchinbroke
Updated by Paulopanz
 
Oslo Class FF:
Model by Hinchinbroke
Updates by WhiteBoySamurai
 
Enjoy!

This pack contains the fictional Swedish Carrier HMS Gustav II Adolf, escorts and aircraft.
Everything you need to make her combat capable and add her own little task force !
 
Installation:
Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam is REQUIRED for this mod. Strike Fighters 2 North Atlantic is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
 
Unzip into your mod folder. If you install into a TSF Folder, or folder where TSF is installed, you can also install updated campaigns that adds the
carrier to Operation Isbjörn & The Catalina Affair if you choose. This is however not mandatory, but recommended.
 
Water Map & Terrain adjustments for Carrier / SF2: NA use with the Sweden Terrain can also be found in the For TSF Campaigns.7z
 
Full Story:
http://combatace.com/topic/76135-what-if-the-scandinavian-carrier/
 
Credits:
 
Independence Class Carrier:
Model by YEYEYE & Wrench (?)
ini Edits by Wrench
Parking Slots by Paulopanz
Arrestor Cables by eburger
 
J-24F Sjökatten:
Model by Pasko
Ini Edits & Skins by Wrench
Decalwork by JonathanRL
 
Torpedflygplan 3:
Templates by Wrench
Model by Thirdwire.
Skins by JonathanRL
 
Landskapsklass (Cavalier)
Model by Hinchinbrooke,
Updates by Wrench
Swedish Conversion & NA Edits by JonathanRL
 
Sverige Class Battleship (Foch)
Model by Hinchinbrooke,
Swedish Conversion & NA Edits by JonathanRL

HMS Cavalier Class (8) Ships
HMCS Crescent Class (4) Ships
Taimur Class (4) Ships
 
Here we have some escort ship for RN and HMCS Carriers (see my SF-2 upgrades http://combatace.com/files/file/12991-9-carriers-pack/ http://combatace.com/files/file/12807-sf-2na-ark-royal/)
and a Pakistani ones for our Indo-Pak mod.
 
Working decals, Gun firing (only one was active on original mod), movement tweaked, flags fitted.
 
All credits are for Hinchbrook & Wrench (see original readme included)
To install: as usual.
 
Enjoy.
@Paulopanz

This packs includes the main surface ships from the Spanish Navy
at the time of Operation Northern Sabre (1979), including:
 
-Lepanto Class (Fletcher destroyers)
-Churruca Class (Gearing FRAM destroyers)
-Baleares Class (AAW Frigates, modified Knox design, Knox model used as stand-in)
 
The Lepanto (Fletcher) class were no longer first line ships,
however, they were still being used for fisheries and patrol
duties. Would have joined a (the) carrier group if needed. The
model included is Grinch´s late 2WW Fletcher class, and lacks the
FRAMish improvements of the ships in service with the spanish navy
 
The Baleares (Knox) class frigates were different from the
original Knox class, their role being AAW. The stock model
has been tweaked and acts as an stand-in as no other is
available...yet
 
Improved skins including number decals are to follow. Please note
that this pack is intended for SF2NA, alone or merged
 
Thanks to Grinch for his model, Wrench for fixes, and WhiteBoySamurai
for his much needed lessons on ship inis.
 
If anything is wrong, i adapted and touched all ships, so i´m in
fault, please report
 
To install, drop in mod folder
 
 
Macelena

A complete SF-2 pack upgrade kit SF-2NA ready
 
Carriers:
 
HMS Albion
Arromanches
HMS Bulwark
HMS Centaur
HMS Eagle
HMCS Magnificent
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Sydney
HMS Victorious
 
Edited data.inis ready for carrier use:
 
- Attacker F.1
- Buccaneer S.2/C/D
- Scimitar F.1/60
- Sea Hornet 20/21/22
- Sea Hawk Mk. 1/2/3/4/5/6
- SeaVixen FAW 1/2
- Wyvern
 
- corsair AU-1/F4U-7
 
 
 
Credits:
 
- Hinchinbrooke for original carriers
- Richard"Gramps" Kaminski for SF-1 Aussie campaign
- HMS Centaur repaint and upgrades by paulopanz
 
 
To Install:
 
- Put all in main mod folder.
 
OPERATIONS:
 
- Aussie Linebaker II what if camp for A-4G (DLC or mod required)
 
SUGGESTIONS:
 
- Use them with Daring class DD for escort in carrier groups
 
 
This could be an Hinch tribute, hoping he will be back and bring us even more flat tops!
 
Maybe useful for Your seaborne operations.
 
 
Happy carrier take off / landings!
 
@ paulopanz

Project 877 Paltus (Kilo class) submarine for Strike Fighters 2
 
The Kilo class is the NATO reporting name for a naval diesel-electric submarine that is made in Russia. The original version of the vessels were designated Project 877 Paltus (Halibut) in Russia.
The boats are mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters. Original Project 877 boats are equipped with Rubikon MGK-400 sonar system (with NATO reporting name Shark Gill), which includes a mine detection and avoidance sonar MG-519 Arfa (with NATO reporting name Mouse Roar). Newer Project 636 boats are equipped with improved MGK-400EM, with MG-519 Afra also upgraded to MG-519EM. The improved sonar systems have reduced the number of operators needed by sharing the same console via automation.
The first submarine entered service in the Soviet Navy in 1980, and the class remains in use with the Russian Navy. 17 vessels are believed to still be in active service with the Russian Navy, while 7 vessels are thought to be in reserve.[6] So far, 33 vessels have been exported to several countries: Algeria, People's Republic of China, India, Poland, Iran, Romania and Vietnam.
 
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder. And let overwrite the files.
 
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
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Credits:
 
NGHENGO for the 3D design and textures.
Spillone104 for the INI files and weapon.
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
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Enjoy some naval warfare ;-)
 
 
 
May 2012

This package includes the FREMM class frigate, La Fayette class frigate, and the Kang Ding class frigate (a La Fayette derivative built for Taiwan) updated to SF2:NA standards. These include updated weapon and data entries, ship names and numbers, collision meshes, radars, and very minor texture tweaks.
 
Thanks to:
 
 
Winterhunter for the FREMM
Aleks1 for the La Fayette

A SF2/NA Up grade for BobRocks Giuseppe Garibaldi...

This package includes the Type 12M Rothesay class, Type 21 Amazon class, and Type and Type 22 Broadsword class frigates updated to SF2:NA standards. These include updated weapon and data entries, ship names and numbers, collision meshes, radar frequencies, and so on.
 
Thanks to:
 
Hinchinbrooke for original Type 12 model
Banidos Team for original Type 21 and 22 models

Hinch's Ark Royal SF-NA ready and working.
 
All credits to Hinchinbrooke as I made only some editings.
 
Inside the icluded readme You will have explain how to edit Buccaneers, Scimitars, Attackers, Sea Vixens and Sea Hawks for carrier operations.
 
Some escorts will follow. Stay tuned.
 
 
paulopanz

Two of the Leanders with Y-100 machinery,
and five out of the six with Y-136 machinery,
were given the so-called "Batch 2" or "Exocet"
conversion.
This conversion gave them Exocet anti-shipping
missiles in place of the 4.5in gun mount, 2 additional
Seacat systems, and the ability to operate the
Lynx helicopter.
 
Here You have original model by SUICIDAL upgraded
to SF-2NA standards by COCAS (3D works)
and by me (decals and ini edits).
 
I thank also CADETEBRA for his help in testings.
 
 
The Exocet and back seacat mounts, as on original model,
aren't active.
 
Maybe in a further update ....
 
Thank You Marcos & Daniel for this marvel.
 
 
Happy Sailing.
 
paulopanz