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    1. MiG-25PD 'Foxbat-E' by Coyote Aerospace

      MiG-25PD 'Foxbat-E' by Coyote Aerospace v1.0.0
       
      We upload here a NEW MOD of the Soviet famous Fighter.
      This 'Foxbat-E' is a Veltro2k creation with skins by Coupi.
      It features 6 historical skins : Soviet (2) and 'exported' ones (4).
       
      - Installation
      Unzip, open the  folder and drop contents into desired mod folder.
      Allow overwrites if needed, weapons may be the only thing needed.
       
      - Credits
      Veltro2k: main beautiful model  :)
      Coupi : skin, decals and ini edits
      Boopidoo Aerospace : cockpit from his cute Sukhoi Su-15TM mod
      Pilot, missiles, rails and ejection seat : from several mods uploaded at CombatAce
      (excuse me... I don't remember their author)

      SF2 Complete Edition (version July 2013) waiting for the 'two weeks' ThirdWire W10 edition...
       
      On behalf of the Coyote Aerospace team, thank you for downloading this mod. 

      We hope you like it !

      Coupi 
      11.27.2021.

      533 downloads

         (1 review)

      7 comments

      Updated

    2. Mirage_F1EQ-5_IRIAF

      Mirage F1EQ5_Iriaf
      This mod is dedicated to BPAO, nothing would have been possible without him.
      Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force seized 24 F1BQs and F1EQs flown over from Iraq, during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. As of December 2021, 12 Mirage F1EQs and 5 Mirage F1BQs were in service.
      This mod is not 100% accurate, Iran used all the EQ versions but for more simplicity we decided to use only one version, the EQ-5, to cover all the IRIAF aircrafts.
      There is not a lot of informations about the Iranian Mirage, so we did our best to make a realistic aircraft.
      Based on Iraqi F1EQ-5 v4.0.1 mod with the following changes:
      all the original Iraqi weapons and pods have been disabled as Iran did not get any of those P7 and sidewinder compatibility added (instead of R550) F5 tanks (underwings stations only) instead of original F1 RP35 US bombs and rockets. Another data.ini version is provided for russians bombs and rockets use instead of US. Covered unit :
      102sd TFS
      This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
      Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
      Enjoy
      The Mirage F.1 Team

      112 downloads

         (2 reviews)

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    3. Operation Desert Storm Skinpack and Updates for B-52G_89


                                                                                                                                                  Operation Desert Storm Skinpack and Updates for B-52G_89
          This Mod will add ODS skins for the B-52G_89 found here
      some weapon, ini, effects and sound edits are also included to enhance the operation of this classic bomber
          Included:
      Updated and reskinned B-52G_89, Decal set that puts multiple camoflages on each skin and at least a dozen Historical aircraft with Unit markings and nose art, updated weapons common to that version of the aircraft, a fake gunpod pylon for use with dual MERs, and updated sounds and effects.
          Historical Notes:
      Although you can fly em all, the only accurate skin to fly within ODS would be the Jeddah skin. The others flew from off of the various Iraq terrains available.
      Bomb missions markings not included as these are set to represent the beginning of the campaign.
      While many other weapons can be carried, the improved ones are the ones carried during Desert Storm, and strategic weapons (nukes)
      While ALCM pylon is missing (more below), it only affects the Senior Surprise mission from Barksdale AFB (16-17 Jan 1991). The other Bomb Wings did not employ CALCMs
          Installation:
      unzip. put all folders EXCEPT Templates into desired mod folder. Allow overwrites as needed.
          Known Issues:
      While there is currently a new Hound Dog pylon selectable in the download menu, there is not an ALCM pylon. While some sources state that the CALCMs were carried on the stub pylons, I find that not too likely.but it is how it is carried in game at this time. Either I will learn Blender and create one in the future, or a volunteer would be welcomed to create one (likely a faster route). But at time of initial release (24/12/2018) the cruise missiles are carried on the stubs.
              Contributors
      B-52G_89 from the B-52 Mega Era Pack: original project lead Dave, original model by wpnssgt, original cockpit by Dels
      -yakarov79: ini edit assistance(weapons grouping)
      -KJakker: data.ini edit assistance, revisions to cockpit, countermeasure strength, revised weapons
      -spillone104: model for Hound Dog pylon
      -Nyghtfall, Menrva: technical advice and assistance
      -Nyghtshade/PR and bigstone: research materials and many interesting screenshots (those arcade/Wingman loadouts!)
      -all of the above: project test team
      -daddyairplanes: ini edits, weapons ini edits to boost numbers available in game, tga base camoflage skins, unit and individual markings, conversion of spillone104's AGM28 pylon model from a fake pilot to selectable weapon, adjustment of effects to simulate water injection on takeoff.
      -Third Wire: for the original game
      I hope you enjoy this mod as much as the test team did and i did creating it
      Daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      24 December 2018

      321 downloads

         (1 review)

      3 comments

      Updated

    4. RF-4B Vietnam era

      ALL work by ME ( Sundowner ) is now no longer covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
      What this means is that you can only use my work for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it. So please no copying of my skins for any use other than your own.
      What we have here is an almost completely new RF-4B model, there are 3 separate versions to choose  from all with small differences and skins.
      They are all from VMCJ-1 which was the only RF-4B unit that was stationed in Vietnam for almost the full duration of the war.
      Please read the readme as I'm struggling with using a keyboard at the moment.....
      RF-4B_Update_1.7z

      154 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    5. RF-8A/G Vietnam Era.

      ALL work by ME ( Sundowner ) is now no longer covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
      What this means is that you can only use my work for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it. So please no copying of my skins for any use other than your own.
       
      These aircraft are aimed at the folks that actually like to fly missions, So going by that line of action all markings and serial numbers are painted on, this has the added bonus of gaining me a couple of extra fps and also means that I can export the lod WITHOUT the decals option, this definitely gains some more precious fps.
      This model is a combination of the old (Crab_02 RF-8G) and TMF RF-8A max files which I was working on from the very outset. 
      The RF-8A never got released because of Oli's sudden death.
      I've combined what I think are the best parts of both to come up with the models here, they may not be perfect or "historically correct" in every way as they are a constant wip.
      Please read the readme, you never know you might learn something.......
      Sundowner.
       

      132 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      3 comments

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    6. Sabre Dogs - Japan Air Self-Defense Force

      F-86D 月光 -  Gekko of Japan Air Self-Defense Force
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
      Install:
      Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
      A fake pilot is required to run this mod.
      This is a new model of F-86D. 
      In the game, you will find it under a prefix .JASDF. * 
      * Japan Air Self-Defense Force

      I fixed data files a little - collision points and hitboxes..as the previous ones were quite weird. However, I believe that the flight model could be improved for this aircraft. But this is not my cup of tea or coffee. 
      All skins are in 4096x4096 format. You can easily resize as needed.
      Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the JASDF in a particular year. More or less
       
      Credits.
      The model is new but some parts are based on Zur's F-86H which I was able to work on previously with Wrench.
      Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...
      Weapons Mk4 Might Mouse and AIM-9 by Ravenclaw. 
      TACAN is made as a "weapon" that will load automatically after a certain year. 
       
      Have fun.
      Report bugs. *
      Expect the unexpected.
      Live long and prosper.
      Jarek Hereda
      THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
      UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
       
      * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  

      78 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    7. Sabre Dogs - Jugoslovensko Ratno Vazduhoplovstvo

      F-86D Sabre Dog
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
      Install:
      Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
      Make a backup copy of your files if you have a similar mod already on your PC, you might not like this one. 
      A fake pilot is required to run this mod.

      A new model of F-86D and IF-86D as used by the Yugoslav Air Force
      In the game, you will find it under the prefix  JRV 
       
      All skins are in 3072x3072 format. You can easily resize as needed. If needed I can provide it in 4096 format. 
      Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the YugoslavAir Force. There is one issue that I do not like and that might bother someone too, but I will attempt to fix this as soon as I have more available references.
      The issue is that amid 130 delivered F-86D around 30 (32) were converted into reconnaissance version. And around 30 were designated for spare parts upon delivery.  Serial numbers that cover "spare parts airframes" are easy to determine, and those serial numbers were removed from whole serials /decals/numbers. Unfortunately finding which of the 98 operational airframes were converted into a recon version is nearly impossible (I was able to find two numbers among 32).
      So in the game, you will have 98 airframe serial numbers for F-86D (a little less for the 1968 camouflaged skin set) and 32 for IF-86D... while those 32 serials of IF-86D should be subtracted from those 98. 
      This mod is no longer using a fake rocket tray gun. Now thanks to sudden enlightenment it works as stock Lightning F.1
       
      Credits.
      The model is new but some parts are based on Zur's F-86H which I was able to work on previously with Wrench.
      Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...
      strahi - help with skins and research.
      Weapons Mk4 Might Mouse by Ravenclaw. 
      additional SAB-100 illumination bomb but made as free falling parachuted rocket.

       
      Have fun.
      Report bugs. *
      Expect the unexpected.
      Live long and prosper.
      Jarek Hereda
      THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
      UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
       
      * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  It's not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

      52 downloads

         (1 review)

      3 comments

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    8. C-130H Version 1.0 for SF2

      SF2 version of my C-130H including a new skin.
       
      Read the readme.txt
       
      Dels

      451 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

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    9. Shahak Over Israel. SF2.

      This is total pack of Shahak Dassault Mirage III and its versions used by Israeli Air Force.
      Pack contains all required models and it is based on regular TW model and available mods on Combat Ace.
      Be aware that this pack after unpacking is around 1GB big.
       
      All skins are based on templates by ludo.m54 => http://combatace.com/files/file/13128-mirage-iiic-dlc-templates/
       
      Ive rearanged camo paints and made different versions for different squadrons etc.
      Ive also edited ini files mostly in weapon stations to seperate bomb stations from IRM, FT etc. Also i did some limits i weight for recon versions.
       
      There are few versions of Mirage III used by Israeli Air Force. As on original TW models it is divided into '62 and '71 versions with different engines.
       
      All mods (two seaters and recon) are based on denisoliveira models. Ive renamed all required folder /fake pilots/ mods to avoid causing problems with older versions.
      You need fake pilot mod to run some of the parts from this pack.
       
      To run this mod you need also access to TW lod files from SF2:I (lods and cockpits for shahak and nesher)
      Generaly full merged instal of SF2 family is recomended.

      All canopies can be open by Shift+1 animation key.
       

      Aircrafts in this pack:
       
      Shahak BJ Two seater version deliverd in 1966 and 1968 with serials 86,87,88,89.
      Shahak BJ '66 two seater version with Atar 9B engine
      Shahak BJ '71 two seater version with Atar 9C engine
       
      Shahak IIICJ 70 fighter jets delivered between 1962-1964 serials (01-85 not obligingly in sequel)
      Shahak CJ '66 single seat fighter with Atar 9B engine
      Shahak CJ '71 single seat fighter with Atar 9C engine
       
      and recon versions:
       
      Tashbetz. Two recon aircraft delivered with serial numbers 98 and 99. Those aircrafts carried also other camera noses in future.
      Shahak Tashbetz '64 recon version with HYCON HR-231 Oblique Camera
      Shahak Tashbetz '71 same as above but with upgraded Atar9C engine.
       
      Tarmil. Two fighter aicrafts converted in 1964 to recon role (serial 53 and 85) equipped with Zeiss RMK-15/23 Vertical Camera. Later also Tashbetz 98 and 99 could carry those noses.
      Tarmil '64 one version with Atar9B engine
       
      Moshel. One IIICJ fighter jet serial 59 (one of the two top scorers amid Shahks) converted to recon role by adding new nose with low-alt panoramic camera. Equipped with Atar9C engine.
       
      Tsniut. One IIICJ fighter jet serial number 58 (2nd top scorer) and recon aircraft (98) converted into special high alt recon aircraft with Tsniut nose equipped with LOROP camera. Also with Atar9C engine.
      I didnt follow other reco aircraft serial no 41 because I have no photo reference.
      There were also two other noses used by IAF by unfortunately ther is no mod to cover this...hope Denis will do it one day.
       
      All skins are done by me in 2048x2048 format based on templates by ludo.m54
      numbers.lst and some of the decals are based on wilco pack => http://combatace.com/files/file/10786-mirage-iiicj-shahak-for-sf2i/
       
      Credits:
      single seaters:
       
      Ive made decals for early versions covering years 62-69.
      All Shahaks carried two digits numbers. But it also carried three digit numbers in some time of service so based on photos and documents ive made few covering those years (events)
      All decals for camo versions are from wilco pack => http://combatace.com/files/file/10786-mirage-iiicj-shahak-for-sf2i/
       
      Two seater versions:
      Based on original pack by denissoliveira => http://combatace.com/files/file/15494-mirage-iiibj/
      decals by Coupi (some edited into 3digits by me)
      3d mods - denissoliveira
      nose skins in 2048x2048 format yakarov79
      data.ini Coupi and small fixes by me.
       
      Recon versions:
      based on pack by paulopanz => http://combatace.com/files/file/15132-mirage-iiirj-iiicj-recon-converted/
      decals by paulopanz some by me.
      3d mods - denissoliveira
      nose skins in 2048x2048 format yakarov79
       
      National and squadron markings as always in my case are painted on skins.
       
      Kills decals.
      Ive mede new decals sets covering kills due to aircraft / squadron / year. Not all of them are 100% acurate but i was trying to do my best. For sure kills needs some updates in the future.
       
      Also if user needs can change real kills markings to standard TW type of kills which will be based on actual player score. You have to edit decal.ini file by removing specific lines. Also required lines for different kills are already there.
       
      Effect files are added.
      Aircrafts are using standard TW weapons. Ive added few recon pods "camera noses" for recon versions it uses tga files from ravenclaw's Phanoms pack.
       
      Ive also used standard sound files that everyone should have at this point (year 2017).
       
      report bugs.
      Hope you will like it.
       
      Enjoy
      Jarek Hereda

      1,121 downloads

         (8 reviews)

      13 comments

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    10. A-6B mod0 & mod1 Intruder 

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      A-6B mod0 and mod1 Intruder 
      (Please delete the old files before installing the new one)
      This is a new model with many new features.
      - AOA in the front landing gear that functions like the one in the cockpit.
      - Cockpit versions, ALR-15 and audio RWR
      - Added bombing system.
      - New pilot.
      - New pilot seats.
      - added LAU-34 and LAU-7 Rails
      - bonus- A-6A with fuselage air brake LOD
      - added LAU-34 and LAU-7 Rails
      - added LAPR-25
      - Other addon
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) 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/
      LICENSE:
      You can use this model and everything included 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:
      Coupi: for making the data files and FM and the skin.
      Snapper21: for the donation of the model to the community
      Nyghtfall: 300 gal drop tank model and texture
      Nyghtfall: for LAU-34 and LAU-7 Rails
      Ravenclaw: for the AGM-12B, AGM-12C_A, and AGM-12E missiles and all the other ones linked in the loadout.ini file.
      Cliff7600: for AOA light data for the front landing gear.
      yakarov79: for helping with the 3ds model and fixing so many bugs (one is the moved APR-25) with it, also for his feedback and information, I thank you for everything. 
      yakarov79: for making new texture sets.
      By yakarov79
      fixed collision points and hitboxes, fixed lights, and some small data issues
      reworked weapon stations, now it uses a common US 300gal tank, corrected attachment points for big and small bullpups, shrikes, and all weapons in general.
      new skins with new bump maps and specular maps,  so nothing old will work now.
      I used my LAU-7 instead of that old one. now it has the correct proportions to AIM-9,
      I made a new launcher for AGM-12 and AGM-45 - Aero5A now weapons are properly attached to the launcher...
      added some small bits in the model and fixed some mapping issues,
      Additional credits:
      I have added all weapons that are stated in loadout.ini.
      all weapons are made by Ravenclaw
      Zuni rockets for launchers
      except two refueling pods made by nyghtfall from his A-4 pack.
      For the community for sending all the information and PDF files.
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
      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 contact me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      173 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

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    11. Late Model RF-4C's : Photo Phantoms After Vietnam

              Late Model RF-4C's : Photo Phantoms After Vietnam
                  A TMF Rebuilt project
      This mod brings four versions of the phamous photo Phantom into the game, and begins to represent it in its final years of USAF service as well as in South Korean service.
                  Required
      A functional copy of any Strike Fighters 2 game except for SF2 North Atlantic (the only one without a native F-4 destroyed model)
                  Included
      Effects, sounds, weapons, and 4 RF-4C aircraft
      RF-4C_75: regular tanks and centerline pylon to allow nuke carriage.
      RF-4C_85: choice of regular Phantom centerline tank or F-15 style tank. Last full up model in use
      RF-4C_LORAN_75: similar to _75 but with dorsal "towel rack" antennae for ARN-92 avionics
      RF-4C_ARN_101:  similar to _85, but with the dorsal antennae for the ARN-101 avionics
      This pack is the starter kit, with a few skins per aircraft to get started. There are many other skinpacks available to suite your taste in operations; check in the F-4 Skins
      section of the SF2 downloads : https://combatace.com/files/category/512-f-4/
      ******************************************************************************************************************************************************
                                                NOTE!!
      This mod is not covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
      What this means is that you can only use this mod for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it unless it is part of a
      full terrain package after you ask me or a TMF member for permission.
      ************************************************************************************************************************************************
                  Credits
      -The Mirage Factory        the very original aircraft (see TMF Readme)
      -ravenclaw_007                original model, RF-4 pit
      -Sundowner                      further modifications to model and pit, effects for new photoflash bombs
      -daddyairplanes               skins, tgas, multiple ini edits, creation of 4 distinct aircraft from one model
      -guruu                                sounds
      -GKABS                             B43 nuclear weapons
      -Menrva, NightshadeP/R        testing. Nightshade often shows me my errors in screenshots he's just sharing for fun, while Menrva helps me with the more technical aspects
      -Sundowner, ravenclaw_007, yakarov79 and daddyairplanes    templates are a mix of layers as contributed by these four. compiled in current form by daddyairplanes
                  About The Mirage Factory Rebuilt
       Back in the early days of Wings Over series modding The Mirage Factory, lead by bpao was the peak of modding excellence. Many of their models are still heavily in use today, 15 years later and still amongst the very best. This despite the team not creating any new mods since the passing of Oliver Anguille in 2009.
       But time does move on, and the next generation of modders have ideas, techniques and tools not available back then. With the help of some of the original modellers (who have copies of the original max files) we can update these fine aircraft for the 2020s. Rebuilt for new terrains and campaigns that were just hopeful wishes over a decade ago.
        The Mirage in the logo is camoflaged, much like the real aircraft in later service. The "HD" has been replaced with "Rebuilt" as what was HD in the 2010s is jsut standard today. Finally, the new logo thanks Oli, both for the aircraft that are still relevant today and for the inspiration he's given to the modders that followed him.    
      on behalf of The Mirage Factory (original and rebuilt) I thank you for downloading this mod, and hope you enjoy it.
      Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
      19 July 2024
      *************************************************************
      This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
      The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
      The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
      This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
      See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
      *************************************************************
      THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
      POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
      PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
      SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
      OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
      *************************************************************

      228 downloads

         (5 reviews)

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    12. OV-10A Bronco 68-73

      ALL work by ME ( Sundowner ) is now no longer covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
      What this means is that you can only use my work for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it.
      So please no copying of my skins for any use other than your own.
      This model has been created from the old freeware AlphaSim OV-10A, which in itself is a lot more work than most of you think.
      Most of the original AlphaSim model has be "re-moddeled" in some way.
      All animations have been done from scratch and may not be perfect, bits have been added and even more bits have been removed, all parts have been remapped etc, etc.
      Please read the read me.
      There are other Bronco mods available here at CA, this is not designed to replace any of them, you have the choice to use whatever you like or what works best on your system.
       
       

      199 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      0 comments

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    13. Sabre Dogs - Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet

      Royal Danish Air Force F-86D Sabre Dog
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
      Install:
      Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
      Make a backup copy of your previous files, you might not like this one. 
      But if you downloaded my previous version of Danish F-86D - just simply delete all old files, as this mod is entirely new. 
      A fake pilot is required to run this mod.

      A new model of F-86D as used by the Royal Danish Air Force
      In the game, you will find it under a prefix .KDF. * 
      * Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet
      Some time ago I uploaded the first version of this model. Now after some suggestions, I fixed mistakes, and some bugs. 
      I fixed data files a little - collision points and hitboxes..as the previous ones were quite weird. But I believe that the flight model could be improved for this aircraft. But this is not my cup of tea or coffee. 
      All skins are in 3072x3072 format. You can easily resize as needed. If needed I can provide it in 4096 format. 
      Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the Danish Air Force.
      This mod is no longer using a fake rocket tray gun. Now thanks to sudden enlightenment it works as stock Lightning F.1
       
      Credits.
      The model is new but some parts are based on Zur's F-86H which I was able to work on previously with Wrench.
      Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...
      Weapons Mk4 Might Mouse and AIM-9 by Ravenclaw. 
      TACAN is made as a "weapon" so it will appear automatically after a certain year. 
       
      Have fun.
      Report bugs. *
      Expect the unexpected.
      Live long and prosper.
      Jarek Hereda
      THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
      UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
       
      * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  Not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..
       

      53 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    14. SF2 IAI Saar (EG) Pack

      SF2 IAI Saar (EG) Pack       6/14/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All- (Full 5 Merged Suggested -SF2E &/or SF2I  )
      -Another 1stGen Salvage Operation-
      This is a rebuild of EricGen's 1stGen Dassault/IAI Super Mystere 'Saar', as used by the Israeli Air Force and Honduran Air Force from the 1970s through the 1990s.
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Super Mystere Saar available from within the game (Third Wire) or any mods of the stock bird that may exist.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. Most markings are decals, with the exception of the orange colored ID bands on one of the IDF skins. Decal Randomization is TRUE.  All necessary items are provided, decals, weapons, pilots, sounds, and so forth. Some you've probably got already. If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). The cockpit provided is one of Stary's superb works, and can also be used on the stock 3W version of the Saar (as for some reason, "out of the box" it's not player flyable).
      The aircraft is supplied with a number skins for the varying Air Forces:
      Israel:
      No.105 Sqdn "The Scorpion" (3-tone)
      No.105 Sqdn (3-tone w/ID trangles <10/73)
      Honduras:
      IDF 3-tone (as delivered in 1976)
      Camo 2, Late (2-tone greys <1985)
      As indicated above, you can see the the SF2 "date switch" is active.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Saar (EG)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than what it is. This will also differentialize THIS one from the 3W Super Mystere Saar that's stock in game. The "EG" of course, is for EricGen.
      As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
      Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      67 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    15. SF2 Super Mystere B.2 (EG) Pack

      SF2 Super Mystere B.2 (EG) Pack       6/7/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested )
      -Another 1stGen Salvage Operation-
      This is a rebuild of EricGen's 1stGen Dassault Super Mystere B.2, as used by the French and Israeli Air forces from the 1950s through the 1970s.
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mystere IVA  available from within the game (Third Wire) or any mods of the stock bird that may exist.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. Most markings are decals, with the exception of the fuselage color bands on some of the NMF skins. Decal Randomization is TRUE.  All necessary items are provided, decals, weapons, pilots, sounds, and so forth. Some you've probably got already. If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). The cockpit provided is one of Stary's superb works, and can also be used on the stock 3W version (as for some reason, "out of the box" it's not player flyable).
      The aircraft is supplied with a number skins for the varying Air Forces:
      France:
      EC 1/5 Vendee (1961-1966)
      EC 1/10 Valois (1958-1974)
      EC 2/5 Ile de France (1961-66)
      EC 2/10 Seine (1958-1968)
      EC 2/12 Cornouailles (<1959)
      Israel:
      No.105 Sqdn "The Scorpion" (NMF 1958)
      No.105 Sqdn (Blue/Brown Camo <62)
      No.105 Sqdn (3-tone <69)
      As indicated above, you can see the the SF2 "date switch" is active.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Super Mystere B2 (EG)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than what it is. This will also differentialize THIS one from the 3W Super Mystere that's stock in game. This includes NOT conflicting with the superb skin/ini pack that PauloPanz did some years back (reccomended!!!!).
      As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included; several are actually in their respective skin folders. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
      Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      100 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    16. Mirage F1EE ALR

      Mirage F1EE_ALR
      This mod is dedicated to BPAO, nothing would have been possible without him.
      In June 1975, with tension growing with Morocco, Spain decided to strengthen its Air Force and bought 15 Mirage F1C that were allocated to Albacete AB. In mid-1976 there was still some tension with Morocco and Algerian and Libyan MiG-25 flights on the Mediterranean, which would lead the Spanish Air Force to purchase ten more Mirage F1C and two years later order 48 Mirage F1C and F1E.
      F1EE_ALR specifics:
      Same as EE_Late except:
      - RWR AN/ALR-300 installed instead of RWR BF - 6 aircraft were modified
      Covered units :
      Ala 14.
      This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
      Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
      Enjoy
      The Mirage F-1 Team.

      203 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

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    17. SF2 Mystere 4A (AJ) Pack

      SF2 Mystere 4A (AJ) Pack       5/31/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested )
      -Another 1stGen Salvage Operation-
      This is a rebuild of Ajundair's 1st Gen Dassault Mystere IVA, as used by the French, Israeli and Indian Air forces from the 1950s through the 1970s. As this mod references a stock cockpit, SF2:I and/or SF2:E are REQUIRED (or a full 5 Merged, of course!).
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mystere IVA  available from within the game (Third Wire) or any mods of the stock bird that may exist.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. Most markings are decals, with the exception of the fuselage color bands on some of the NMF skins. Decal Randomization is TRUE.  All necessary items are provided, decals, weapons, pilots, sounds, and so forth. Some you've probably got already. If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero)
      The aircraft is supplied with a number skins for the varying Air Forces:
      France:
      EC 1/5 Vendee (<1955)
      EC 2/8 Languedoc (61-82) - both in NMF
      Israel:
      No.101 Sqnd "First Fighter" (<1955 NMF)
      No.101 Sqdn "First Fighter" (NMF, w/Red Stripe <58)
      No.116 Sqdn "Flying Wing" (Blue/Brown Camo <61)
      No.116 Sqdn "Flying Wing" (3-tone <69)
      India:
      "Indian Silver" (standard NMF <1957)
      As indicated, the SF2 "date switch" is active. The IDF/AF 2-tone is a brand new skin, as it had never been created for the original release (2004-ish) The IDF/AF 3-tone late camo is a "rebuilt" skin, as the original had the wrong colors. All other skins have had a least some minor repainting. The Indian AF skin does =NOT= break the serials down into their respective squadrons, nor are there any squadron 'nose art' badges. Consider them generic in nature, although the serials are ALL historically correct.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Mystere IVA (AJ)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than what it is. This will also diferentiate THIS one from the 3W Mysetere IVA that's stock in game. This includes NOT conflicting with the superb skin/ini pack that PauloPanz did some year back (reccomended!!!!). As stated above, this mod makes use of the STOCK 3rd Wire cockpit from it's MyIVA, but I've left in the originial F-86 cockpit (with some mods) and it's inis from 2004. It's also been updated to add any missing bits.
      The template I made is also included. It's "medium rez", in 1024x. Make of it what you will.
      As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
      Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      69 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    18. Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 (Fitter B-C-D-F)

      The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO reporting name: Fitter) is a Soviet variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed from the Sukhoi Su-7.
      It enjoyed a long career in Soviet, later Russian, service and was widely exported to Eastern Bloc, Arab air forces, Angola
      and Peru as the Su-20 and Su-22. It is the first variable-sweep wing of Soviet origin.
      These are earlier models.
      What's In:
      7 Flyable planes
      Su-17
      Su-17K
      Su-17M
      Su-17M2
      Su-20
      Su-20R
      Su=22
      New Skins, Decals
      Weapons, pilots, sounds
      Credits:
      - original model: Amokfloo
      - first SF-2 pack: Eburger68
      - new templates, skins, decats, tweaks etc: Paulopanz
      Install:
      - delete any previous version
      - all in your mod folder
      Note:
      I started working on this plane many years ago. As the model was good I asked only for deleting dorsal antenna.
      All things stopped when someone told me a bigger project was started about ALL Sukhois family.
      In fact I saw a lot of fantastic pictures about it, but years went by and no Sukhoi was realised.
      So I lost any hope about it and decided to finish up my very ancient skinpack using Y. Gordon book.
      This plane has the same dorsal antenna I wanted to delete, but I think is quite good, now in a far better dressing than original one and this is the only one Sukhoi we have to fit in all comunity scenarios.
      I hope you like!

      @paulopanz

      749 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      13 comments

      Updated

    19. Sabre Dogs - Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet

      Royal Danish Air Force F-86D Sabre Dog
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
      Install:
      Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
      A fake pilot mod is required.
      The mod requires new fuel tanks that are added to the mod
       
      In the game under a prefix. KDF. * you will find F-86D Sabre Dog
      * Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet
       
      A brand new model, 
      All skins are in 4096x /3072x format based on new templates. You can easily resize as needed. 
      All serial numbers are historically correct for specific squadrons/years of service in the Danish Air Force.
      Check weapon names in loadout.ini and sounds to match your files.
      This model along with previous F-86D mods uses a rocket gun tray, not the best solution, but unguided rockets perhaps would not be better - but if you have a way to make it work, please share knowledge.
      There is an additional "weapon" - tacan antenna so that it can appear on airframes after 1960. It is not a weapon, nor does anything, just a 'feature'
       
      Credits.
      Model, mambo jumbo-like skins, decals - yakarov79
      The model is based more or less on Zur's 86H which was provided by Wrench. 

      No animal was harmed during the creation of this mod.
       
      Weapons.
      I have added Ravenclaw's AIM-9B although all of you for sure have this, 
       
      Have fun.
      Report bugs. *
      Expect the unexpected.
      Live long and prosper.
      Jarek Hereda
      THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
      UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
       
      * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  It's not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

      65 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    20. SF2 TMF Mirage 5F Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage 5F Pack       5/22/2024
      Updated 5/24/24, v2.0
      -For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a NEW aircraft, based on an pre-existing TMF aircraft LOD, used to (re)create the Mirage 5F fighter-bomber as used by the French Air Force. To let you all know, no "official" 5F was ever created and relased by TMF. So, consider this an "un-official" version <gr>!
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage 5F available from within the game (Third Wire) or any others that may exist.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. Most markings are decals, with the exception of the AdA Rudder tri-color bands on the NMF skin. Decal Randomization is TRUE.  All necessary items are provided, serial number decals, weapons, pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth. Some, you've probably got already. If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed. The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero)
      The aircraft is supplied with 2 skins for EC 3/13 Auvergne:
      NMF (start date=1)
      Euro Camo (<1975)
      As indicated, the SF2 "date switch" is active.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Mirage 5F (TMF)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than TMF Birds (tm). This will also diferentiate THIS one from the 3W 5F that's stock in game, but is AI only. On that note, the supplied cockpit (by BPAO & Crusader) was originally designed for use with the 3W AI Mirage 5F in 2017. For those wishing to do so, I've supplied the needed inis, and the instructional read-me. They are in a folder within the main aircraft folder. Ya can't miss it! <gr>.
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory
      Special Thanks to Crusader, Jimbib & Cliff7600 for their assistance!

      101 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    21. SF2 TMF Mirage 5DE & Mirage 5SDE Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage 5DE & Mirage 5SDE Upgrade/Remod Pack       5/10/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Mirage 5SD of the Lybian Air force, and the Mirage 5SDE as used by the Egyptian Air Force. As you can see, this mod contains 2 aircraft:
      Mirage 5DE:
      No. 1030 Sqdn, LARAF
      Mirage 5SDE:
      No.69 Sqdn (Early)
      No.69 Sqdn (<1977 w/ID Panels), EAF
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage 5SD and SDE available from within the game (aka: DLC #28) or any others that may exist.  Skins remain in its original bmp format. All markings are decals. Serial number Decal Randomization is TRUE. The 5SDE for Egypt has all 54 historicaly correct serials; these change from 1000 series to 9000 series with the date change to the ID paneled skin. Best Research (tm) shows the LARAF numbers to be correct as well.  New Hangar and Loading screens are included as well. The canopies operate with the standard animation keystroke, Shift/0 (zero)
      All necessary items are provided, serial number decals, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth.  Some, you've probably got already!!! If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
      Mirage 5SD (TMF)
      and
      Mirage 5SDE (TMF)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than TMF Birds (tm). This will also differentialize these from the 3rd Wire stock & DLC versions.
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory

      80 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    22. Mirage F1EE (1992-2000)

      Mirage F1EE (1992-2000)
      In June 1975, with tension growing with Morocco, Spain decided to strengthen its Air Force and bought 15 Mirage F1C that were allocated to Albacete AB. In mid-1976 there was still some tension with Morocco and Algerian and Libyan MiG-25 flights on the Mediterranean, which would lead the Spanish Air Force to purchase ten more Mirage F1C and two years later order 48 Mirage F1C and F1E.
      F1EE_Late specifics:
      Same as EE_Early plus:
      extra AIM-9 on P2 stations (to be accurate, not sure all aircraft had the modification, maybe just experimental on one) Seat Mk6 Cockpit layout modified (provision for future ALR-300 on left side) Covered units :
      Ala 14.
      This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
      Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
      Enjoy
      The Mirage F-1 Team.

      146 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    23. SF2 TMF K'fir C1 & F-21A Lion Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF K'fir C1 & F-21A Lion Upgrade/Remod Pack       5/3/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(SF2:I and/or Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's IAI K'fir C1 & F-21A Lion as used by the Israeli Defense Force Air Force, and the US Navy and US Marine Corps. The later two were used in dissimilar combat training as adversery aircraft (see Notes).
      Included in this package are the 2 full aircraft, with one or more skins:
      Kfir C1:
      101 Squadron (Camo w/ID Panels)
      F-21A Lion:
      VF-43 "Challengers" (USN) (2-tone Grays)
      VMAT-401 "Snipers" (USMC) (IDF style Desert Camo)
      They are set up and labeled to cause =NO= conflicts with the Kfirs available as stock within the game or any others that may exist.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. National markings are painted on, and my (Patent Pending) fake insignia and SqTail decals are active (when needed), allowing the squadron's name & Nation Name to be displayed on the Loadout screen. Serial number Decal Randomization is TRUE. All serial numbers are 100% historically accurate for their various units (all 32 for the IDF).  All necessary items are provided, serial number decals, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth. Some, you've probably got already. If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      The canards have been removed from the C1 through the use of the 'remove component trick'. The F-21A retains it's canards. For both models, the canopy operates with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). The animation for the intake shock cones has also been corrected, thanks to Crusader.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Kfir C1 (TMF)
      and
      F-21A Lion (C.1P) (TMF)
      So you can't mistake them for anything other than TMF Birds (tm). Of course, this also removes confusion from the stock 3rd Wire Birds too (although the F-21A IS a DLC).
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory

      101 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    24. TSF Saab 37 Viggen(*) Flygvapnet Package

      Saab 37 Viggen(*)
      by The Scandinavian Front & Friends.
       
      The Saab 37 Viggen ("Thunderbolt", ambiguous with "Tufted duck") is a Swedish single-seat, single-engine, short-medium range combat aircraft,
      manufactured between 1970 and 1990. Several distinctive variants were produced to perform the roles of strike fighter (AJ37), maritime patrol aircraft (SH 37)
      and all-weather fighter-interceptor aircraft (JA 37). In the late 1990s, all Viggens was updated to the multirole version (AJS 37). The last flight with
      the Viggen (AJS 37, AJSH & SK 37E Jammers) was done in 2005 with all airplanes replaced by the Saab 39 Gripen.
       
      This package contains Four Flyable and One AI Aircraft
       
      Saab AJ 37 Viggen
      Attack version with limited fighter capacity. In service between 1971 and 1998. This aircraft carried the now-famous splinter camo that is the dread of skinners and model makers worldwide.
       
      Saab JA 37 Viggen
      Fighter version introduced in 1980 with new engine, entirely different avionics and an internal gun. Stayed in service until 2004 when it was replaced with the Saab 39 Gripen.
       
      Saab JA 37D Viggen
      Upgraded JA 37 with RB 99 Amraam capacity introduced in 1997. All was taken out of service in 2004.
       
      Saab AJS 37 Viggen
      The last and most capable version with lessions learned from the JAS 39 Program. 48 Viggens was updated to this standard and they stayed in service from 1991 to 2005.
       
      Saab SH 37 Viggen (AI Only)
      Maritime Patrol Version with potent attack capacity against maritime targets. In Service from 1975 to 1996.
       
      INSTALLATION:
      Download this package and unzip into a folder of your choice, preferably one easy to access.
       
      Visit the DAT site and download their Viggen package. You will only need the Cockpit folder as well as the LOD and OUT files. The airplane will not work without them.
       
      Move the Cockpit Folder and the LOD and OUT files from the DAT package into this unextracted package - Viggen R3 goes into the JA 37 and AJS 37 Folders; Viggen R1 into the AJ 37 and SH 37 Folders.
       
      Copy the package into your Mod Folder.
       
      Have fun.
       
      CONDITIONS FOR USE:
      No Improvements, facts, weapons, scripts or data added by the TSF Team may be hosted on any other site then CombatAce without written permission by JonathanRL.
      For mods posted to CombatAce, no conditions apply (though Credit is of course appreciated) and the Modders Gentlements Agreement is in effect. Any breach of these conditions
      may result in consequences as TSF see fit and as the situation dictates.
       
      Credits:
      3D model by Anders Lejczak @ ColaCola.se, used with his written permission. Model converted to SF by Capun @ DAT
      Cockpit by Capun @ DAT (?)
      SF2 Updates and Skins by Paulopanz
      SF2 Flight Models by Baffmeister
      Weapons by Ravenclaw_007
      Corrections, fact checking, adjustments and loadouts by JonathanRL
       
      Thanks to Capun & A-Team for leading the way, TSF will take it from here.

      1,526 downloads

         (12 reviews)

      25 comments

      Updated

    25. SF2 TMF Mirage 5BA Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage 5BA Upgrade/Remod Pack       4/26/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Mirage 5BA as used by the Belgian Air Force. This mod contains 1 aircraft, with 1 skin representing No. 2 Squadron, BAF.
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage 5BA available from within the game (aka: DLC #7) or any others that may exist.  Skin remain in its original bmp format. National marikings are painted on, and my (Patent Pending) fake insignia and SqTail decals are active, allowing the squadron's name & Nation Name to be displayed on the Loadout screen. Serial number Decal Randomization is TRUE.  All necessary items are provided, serial number decals, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth. Some, you've probably got already!!! If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      Mirage 5BA (TMF)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than TMF Birds (tm). This will also diferentiate THIS one from the 5BA & BA_80 from 3rd Wire's DLC #7. This aircraft is 'sorta' both versions.
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory
      Special Tanks to Svetlin for his help with the BFTs

      74 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

      Submitted

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