Cold War Era Aircraft

BAC Lightning F.Mk 52 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (EP2)
 
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire BAC Lightning F.2 to make the little-known F.Mk 52 version that was exported to Saudi Arabia as part of 'Operation Magic Palm' an early UK supplied defence package that also saw the supply of Lightning T.Mk 54 trainers, Hawker Hunters and Thunderbird SAM's. Four F.Mk 2's were withdrawn from RAF stocks and were refurbished at BAC Warton to F.Mk 52's before being delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1966 with a fifth F.Mk 52 joining them in 1967. Rather confusingly, four of these five aircraft were re-serialled so there are nine serial numbers included here.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Lightning52 folder into your Aircraft folder.
 
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Lightning52 folder into your main Decals folder.
 
3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the Avon_Dry and Avon_Wet files into your main Sounds folder.
 
 
CREDITS
 
Thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
 
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
 
 
Regards
 
Spinners
 
Version 2 - 31/12/13

Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2 v2.0 by dtmdragon and Nyghtfall
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This pack is an updated version of dtmdragons Indonesian Skyhawks pack and brings you nation specific versions of the A-4E_Ahit_73 and A-4H_Ahit_73 with updated INIs based on dtmdragons Ahit Enhancement Pack.
Also included are new skins and decals with correct numbers for all single seaters used by Indonesia.
 
In game you will find:
"A-4E Skyhawk (Indonesia)" with 3 blue camos (HighViz markings, light gray markings and dark markings according to year) and 1 brown camo (HighViz markings)
"A-4H Skyhawk (Indonesia) (Blue Camo)" with the 3 blue camos
"A-4H Skyhawk (Indonesia) (Brown Camo)" with the 1 brown camo
 
Please read the included readme for further details!
 
Installation
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1. unzip to a temporary folder
2. copy 'Objects'-folder from the zip to your mods 'Objects'-folder, if asked to overwrite, say 'yes'.
3. enjoy!
 
 
If the Squadrons are missing in the loadout screen, you should add the following lines in the squadronlist.ini ("<mod>\pilotdata"-folder) with XXX changed to the next 2 free numbers:
 
[squadronXXX]
Name=SkU11
DisplayName=Skadron Udara 11
Nation=INDONESIA
 
[squadronXXX]
Name=SkU12
DisplayName=Skadron Udara 12
Nation=INDONESIA
 
 
Credits
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- Thirdwire and TK for a great game, nice models and skins
- dtmdragon Idea and basic Mod
- Nyghtfall Skins, Decals
- Dev A-Team of Capun
- CB Productions
 
 
Thanks
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- Soulfreak, for your decalpattern, which was a BIG help to improve the baseskin and fill it with "life"!
- Blowhard, for the weathering-tutorial at http://www.eaf51.org/Photoshop/Tutorial/Basic_Weathering.htm
- all modders at CombatAce for their work and inspiration!
 
 
P.S.
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If you have any problems with this skin or have suggestions and hints, feel free to PM dtmdragon or Nyghtfall.

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company
for the United States Navy as a replacement for the earlier, piston-engined E-1 Tracer, which was rapidly becoming obsolete.
The aircraft's performance has been upgraded with the E-2B, and E-2C versions, where most of the changes were made to the radar
and radio communications due to advances in electronic integrated circuits and other electronics.
The fourth major version of the Hawkeye is the E-2D, which first flew in 2007.
The E-2 was the first aircraft designed specifically for its role, as opposed to a modification of an existing airframe,
such as the Boeing E-3 Sentry. Variants of the Hawkeye have been in continuous production since 1960, giving it the longest
production run of any carrier-based aircraft.
The E-2 also received the nickname "Super Fudd" because it replaced the E-1 Tracer "Willy Fudd".
In recent decades, the E-2 has been commonly referred to as the "Hummer" because of the distinctive sounds of its turboprop
engines, quite unlike that of turbojet and turbofan jet engines. In addition to U.S. Navy service, smaller numbers of E-2s
have been sold to the armed forces of Egypt, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.
WHAT's IN:
- a new flyable plane
- 9 new/upgraded skins
CREDITS:
- Wrench: Upgrade pack, VAW-123, VAW-124, JASDF skins
- Dave & JSF Aggie: VAW-112, VAW-121 skins
- paulopanz: other skins (IDF, EAF, Marine, Mexico, Singapore,Taiwan), revamp pack
INSTALL:
- SF2nA needed
- all in your mod folder and overwrite

Enjoy
@paulopanz
 

F-86D / IF-86D Sabre dog
 
Two complete SF-2 plane made using current Zur's F-86 model, following last Wrench/Eburger edits.
 
Sound by Spillone104 (who else?)
 
F-86D & IF-86D (special recon version)
 
4 (2 camo + 2 silver) + 2 (Silver) skins made using fantastic Bobrock temps.
 
Take-off tweaked following Baffmeister hints.
 

This is the third of US planes with red stars on I made.
 
Enjoy.
 
@paulopanz

F-84F ThirdWire SF2 Tweaks and Bits 06-04-10
 
 
Credits:
F-86F Cockpit by Zurawski
Early 1960's French Pilot by Corktip 14, based on Diego's USAF Korean War pilot.
Martin Baker Mk3 Ejection Seat by ravenclaw_007
F-84f Hangar Screen from the Mirage Factory F-84F Package
F-84F Loadout tga by Paulopanz
F-84F Data.INI tweaks and F-84F Loading Screens by NeverEnough
 
The Thirdwire F-84F model is very nicely done for an AI only model, and can be easily finished into a real fine ride.
The latest version included in the SF2 Expansion Pack did not have the flap deploy and retract settings in the Data.ini, so these have been
added in this tweaked Data.ini. The taillight was located about six feet behind the aircraft, and the navigation lights on each side of the tail
are modeled but have no entries in the stock Data.ini. The tailight location was corrected and the tail navigation lights are added in the included
Data.ini. The front landing light has also been added, and SHIFT 0 will open and close the cockpit canopy.
 
The early 1960's French pilot is a nice addition, and he looks great sitting in ravenclaw_007's beautiful new Martin Baker Mk3 ejection seat.
The new loading screen is a French F-84F with Suez campaign stripes, which looks especially fitting when used with Paulopanz's Suez SuperPack skins!
An alternate loading screen of a beautifully restored Italian F-84F is also included for a SF2E installation.
Give this kite a test drive, and discover what a treat it is. Be sure to include Paulopanz's Suez skins, and you will be looking good.
 
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Installation notes:
 
Simply copy the contents of the included Objects folder into your Mods\StrikeFighters2 Israel, Mods\StrikeFighters2 Exp1, or Mods\StrikeFighters2 Europe folder.
To use the Italian F-84F Loading Screen, change the line in the F-84F.INI as shown below:
 
[AircraftData]
AircraftFullName=F-84F Thunderstreak
AircraftShortName=F-84F
AircraftDataFile=F-84F_data.ini
LoadoutFile=F-84F_loadout.ini
UserList=F-84F_UserList.ini
CockpitDataFile=F-84F_COCKPIT.ini
HangarScreen=F-84f_HANGAR.bmp
LoadoutImage=F-84F_LOADOUT.tga
Loadingscreen=F84F_Loading.bmp <<<<<<<< Change this to F-84F_Loading.bmp
 
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This has been a labor of love for my all-time favorite fighter aircraft. The service period of this aircraft fits perfectly with the time period that the Strike Fighters 2 game engine gives its best: Gun armed jet fighters with short range missiles and early/ limited avionics.

Changes:
-    The ‘SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion v.2.0 Gold’ and ‘F-8 DATA & LOADOUT v1.0 update’ here at CA were used as a starting point for this project.
-    Maximum G has been changed to 6.3 which is the airframe structural limit in all NATOPS publications.
-    There are automatically operating ‘fake’ leading edge droops (slats) that simulates the pilot being able to lower them a few degrees with a button on the throttle for cruising flight and manoeuvring flight (aka dog fighting). By ‘fake’ I mean they are not player operated in SF2 or linked to the 3D model but the aerodynamic effect is realistically simulated. You will notice the droop indicator in the cockpit will change with them however. If they were manually controlled in the game the AI would not use them correctly.
-    Single AIM-9 missiles and rails can be loaded instead of the Y-racks on all F-8 variants. This is done at the loadout screen (and by the loadout.ini file) it is set up so you cannot load single missiles/ rails and double missiles/ Y-racks at the same time.
-    Cannons harmonized as per NATOPS manual and gun accuracy adjusted to real world levels.
-    Adjustment to most decal positions and inclusion of Squadron codes on the wings.
-    Additional details added to most stock skins.
-    Additional squadron specific higher resolution skins with more accurate markings for that particular squadron.
-    Included for F-8J (69) is a proposed SEA camo overpaint for the VF-211 aircraft on detachment at Udorn in early 1972 to school USAF pilots in Dogfighting. The repaint was initially agreed to but it would have added 1200lbs so it was abandoned. If you wish to use it and fly DACT against USAF Phantoms you can load the extra 1200lb at the load out screen via a unique station specific hard point.
-    Overhaul of each data.ini and avionics.ini to bring them in line with the information in the F-8 NATOPS manuals, NATOPS supplements and F-8 Tactics manual.
-    More detailed pilots and ejection seats.
-    Fully compatible with ‘SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion v.2.0 Gold’ or Third Wire SF2V campaigns. 
-    Additional year specific aircraft to better reflect physical and avionic changes. As well as correcting a few mistakes and omissions by Third Wire.
-    Below is the updated list of F-8 Crusader variants with the original Third Wire description where appropriate and the specific major changes made in addition to the general ones listed above:

F-8C
The F-8C (F8U-2) entered service in 1959. F-8C is powered by J57-P-16 afterburning turbojet and can reach speed of Mach 1.6.
-    Missing radar symbology added and radar performance/ parameters corrected. The radar cursor for selecting a target is a long horizontal line that moves up from the bottom of the scope and is only adjustable in range and not azimuth to select a specific radar contact.
F-8C (66)
In 1966, F-8C received ALQ-51 ECM and chaff dispensers under project "SHOEHORN", after A-4 and F-4 were upgraded. The cannon ammo capacity is reduced slightly to make room for the ECM black box.
-    Uses the TW F-8D model modified into a F-8C in order for it to have the Y-rack Fuselage weapon rails.
F-8D
The F-8D (F8U-2N) was the all-weather interceptor version, entering service in 1960. It is equipped with AN/APQ-83 radar and more powerful J57-P-20 engine.
-    Missing radar symbology added including steering circle, aiming dot, break X and missile max range.
F-8D (66)
F-8D also received ALQ-51 ECM and chaff dispensers under project "SHOEHORN" in 1966. The cannon ammo capacity is reduced slightly to make room for the ECM black box.
F-8E
The F-8E (F8U-2NE), entering service in 1962, was the final production version of the Crusader. It is equipped with better AN/APQ-94 radar, and two underwing pylons for air-to-ground ordnance.
-    Radar frame lock, range and shoot cue lights all completely changed and now function correctly. See screenshot for more information.
-    Missing radar symbology added including range rate circle, which also doubles as the steering circle, aiming dot, break X and missile max range.
-    Missile firing order and cockpit weapon station section dial corrected.
F-8E (66)
F-8E also received ALQ-51 ECM and chaff dispensers under project "SHOEHORN" in 1966. The cannon ammo capacity is reduced slightly to make room for the ECM black box.
-    Significant use of the AIM-9C as after a lot of research it turns out they were commonly carried over Vietnam in this period, notably by VF-211.
F-8E(FN)
The F-8E(FN) is the French Aeronautique Navale version of the F-8 armed with Matra R.530 missiles. Nicknamed "Le Crouze" by the French crew, it operated off Clemenceau-class carriers from 1964 to 1994 until they were upgraded to F-8P standard. F-8E(FN) introduced many of the features, such as double-hinged leading edge flaps and drooping ailerons, that were later incorporated into remanufactured F-8J for the US Navy.
-    Equipped with the nose mounted IRST system like the USN F-8D and E.
-    This is the TW F-8J model modified into a F-8E(FN) so the DLC is NOT required.
-    Radar frame lock, range and shoot cue lights all completely changed and now function correctly. See screenshot for more information.
-    Location of Matra R.530 missile rails corrected.
F-8E(FN) (70)
-    The nose mounted IRST system is removed from all French aircraft.
F-8P(FN)
-    17 F-8E(FN) are upgraded to extend their service life, included is the Sherloc RWR system.
-    This is the TW F-8J model modified into a F-8P(FN) so the DLC is NOT required.
F-8P(FN) (94)
-    F-8P(FN) are fitted with a GPS navigation system and antenna.
F-8H
Starting in 1967, F-8Ds were remanufactured as F-8H, with improved AN/APQ-149 radar, ALQ-51 ECM, and the same underwing pylons as F-8E.
-    Retains the AN/APQ-83 radar from the F-8D but uses the physically larger and higher resolution cockpit radar display from the F-8E.
-    Missing radar symbology added including steering circle, aiming dot, break X and missile max range.
-    Radar frame lock, range and shoot cue lights all completely changed and now function correctly. See attached for more information. 
-    Missile firing order and cockpit weapon station section dial corrected.
F-8H (69)
F-8H is re-engined in 1969 with more powerful J57-P-420 engine. It also has improved ALQ-100 ECM in a larger pod, and full cannon ammo capacity restored.
-    Improved AN/APQ-149 radar fitted in place of the AN/APQ-83.
-    Additional missing radar symbology added including separate larger range rate circle and separate smaller steering circle. 
-    A lot of fleet F-8H around this period have had their Nose IRST system (temporarily?) removed.
-    Retains the ALQ-51 ECM.
F-8H (74)
-    After the Vietnam war F-8H has the improved ALQ-100 ECM in a larger pod installed, and full cannon ammo capacity restored.
F-8J
F-8J is a remanufactured F-8E with improved AN/APQ-149 radar, ALQ-51 ECM, and other improvements such as double-hinged leading edge flaps and drooping ailerons. However, its performance has suffered significantly due to increases in its weight.
-    Improved AN/APQ-124 radar installed.
-    Radar frame lock, range and shoot cue lights all completely changed and now function correctly. See screenshot for more information.
-    Missing radar symbology added including separate larger range rate circle, separate smaller steering circle, aiming dot, break X and missile max range. 
-    Missile firing order and cockpit weapon station section dial corrected.
F-8J (69)
To restore lost performance due to increased weight, F-8J is re-engined in 1969 with more powerful J57-P-420 engine. It also has improved ALQ-100 ECM in a larger pod, and full cannon ammo capacity restored.
F-8J (75)
-    In 1975 the remaining fleet F-8J (along with the RF-8G) receive the ALQ-126 ECM and ALR-45/50 RHAW RWR. The nose mounted IRST system is permanently removed.
F-8J (75) [w RWR]
-    Identical to F-8J (75) above except:
-    The cockpit radar display functions as a Vector RWR and not a radar. This is because in real life the pilot could change the radar scope from displaying radar images or displaying the RWR images. The F-8J did not have a separate RWR display. There was a setting in which it would be displaying radar images but if a missile launch was detected the threat bearing line would be displayed flashing over top of the radar images. Not possible in SF2 unfortunately.

To install:
1, Unpack and drop into your main mods folder.
2, Override when prompted.

Credits:
-    ‘F-8 DATA & LOADOUT v1.0 update’ by FANATIC MODDER.
-    ‘SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion v.2.0 Gold’ by Eburger68 and team.
-    ‘F-8E(FN) Crouze & F-8P(FN) Crouze Prolongé 1.1’ by Paulopanz, Denis Oliveira & Coupi.
-    Weapons by Ravenclaw_007.
-    Template by Geary.
-    Blade.
-    Wrench.

CombatAce fair use agreement applies.

Enjoy,
Dan.

This is a simple mod for the stock TW USAF Phantoms. It uses new decal folders to allow tailcodes for most units that flew after 1973, four main paint schemes that were used between Vietnam and the Phantom's Phinal Phlights in the 90's, and ini edits to take advantage of some effects, sounds and new weapons loadouts. If you wish to know more, please read the readme it should explain most everything. Thank you to Sundowner(most of the skins), Malibu43 and Spillone104, Slartibartfast, Wrench, Dave, EricJ and a host of others. I hope that You enjoy
 
built up in SF2V/E/I/EXP1 and 2, Windows Vista. Will need SF2E to make all Phantoms work. Now updated to Sep 2011 patch.

Republic F-84E Thunderjet by RussoUK
=For SF2, Any and All (Full-4 Merged Reccomended/Preferred,etc)=
 
*Expansion Pak 1 may be necessary for WW2 era weapons, if not using the GunnyPak*
 
Some modifications, tweeks, and general fiddlating on Russo's fine F-84E Thunderjet.
 
Skins provided are:
 
36th FBW, USAFE circa 1952 when commanded by Col. Robert L. Scott (yes, that guy!)
49th FBG, FEAF/5th AF, Tageu, Korea circa 1951/53 -yes, the entire group, all 3 squadrons:
7th FBS (Blue/White)
8th FBS (Yellow/Black)
9th FBS (Red/White)
 
All new, 100% historically correct serial and BuzzNumber decals have been created for all skins. It should be noted, that while those for the 36th FBW =ARE= for those aircraft from the 36th, I was unable to pin down exactly which squadron(s) in the Wing.
Some of the 49th FBW skins have stars (*) in their number lists (7th & 8th FBS) next to the ID number, denoting those with 100% positive identification; excepting the 9th FBS, where =ALL= have been 100% positively IDed as serving in that squadron. Those without stars (*) served in the 49th, but not to my full satisfaction as to which squadron. Rest assured, if I say they're correct for The Wing, they are.
 
Like the recently released F-84G, it has a new 'experimental' SF2-level flight model, uses the same Sabre drop tanks, and uses the same manual keyed animation (surprise! Shift/0) to open and close the canopy. It also uses the same sound file, not included. The same 'generic-style' hangar screen from the G is included as well. A userlist is included; it may need some adjustments as to other NATO/MAP users -which are welcomed!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them!! As always, the usual "Notes" section for other interestering details and stuff.
 
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

In 1951, CAC obtained a licence agreement to build the F-86. It was decided to power the aircraft using a licence-built version of the Rolls-Royce Avon R.A.7. This involved a re-design of the fuselage as the Avon was shorter, wider and lighter than the General Electric J47 that powered the North American-built aircraft. Because of the engine change the type is often referred to as the Avon Sabre. To accommodate the Avon, over 60% of the fuselage was redesigned along with a 25% increase in the size of the air intake. Another major revision was in replacing the F-86F's six machine guns with two 30mm Aden cannons, while other changes were also made to the cockpit and to provide an increased fuel capacity.
 
The RAAF operated the CA-27 from 1956 to 1971.
 
In 1958–60, CAC Sabres completed numerous ground attack sorties against communist insurgents in Malaya, during the Malayan Emergency, with No. 3 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF. Following the Emergency, they remained in Malaysia at RAAF Butterworth. From August 1964 onwards these aircraft responded several times to incursions by Indonesian MiG-21 fighters. However, the Indonesian aircraft always turned back before crossing the international boundary.
 
In 1962, a detachment of eight CA-27s, which was later expanded and designated No. 79 Squadron RAAF (79 Sqn), was sent from Butterworth to RAAF Ubon, Ubon, Thailand, to assist the Thai and Laotian governments in actions against communist insurgents. Australia and Thailand were allies of South Vietnam and the United States during the Vietnam War, and 79 Sqn performed air defence for United States Air Force attack and bomber aircraft based at Ubon. The squadron never engaged North Vietnamese aircraft or ground forces and was withdrawn in 1968.
 
Former RAAF CAC Sabres were operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) between 1969 and 1972. Following the establishment of better relations with Indonesia, 23 CAC Sabres were donated to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) between 1973 and 1975; five of these were former Malaysian aircraft.
 
WHAT'S IN:
 
- CAC Sabre Mk. 31 RAAF
 
- CAC Sabre Mk. 32 RAAF, RMAF, AURI with IRM install (1964)
 
A plenty of Skins (16) and all historical decal numbers by plane.
 

CREDITS:
 
- plane (fixed for SF-2) by Zur
- sabre temps by Ravenclaw
- original mod & screens by Wrench
- Skins, decals, ini edits by Paulopanz
- ini tweakings & professional testings by Spillone104
 
INSTALL:
 
- all in main mod folder and overwrite
 
I realy liked this job. The plane is fantastic and remaking it with Mike and Alex a real pleasure,
 
Enjoy.
 
@ paulopanz

This is a completey re vamped version of the original TMF F-4M, that's why I'm doing it as a seperate download.
 
If you have the TMF versions installed I strongley reccomend that you remove them before installing this pack as you will end up with lots of redundant files and less risk of something going wrong.
 
The model itself has been heavily modified by Ravenclaw, so you know it will be of the highest quality.
 
All skins are now jpegs and all are new......no two skins are the same regards to weathering etc.
 
All new bump maps.
 
Please read the readme for additional information.
 
 
Again, many thanks to Ravenclaw for the time he has spent helping me with this project.

                           SAC Twilight B-52G/H Skinpack and Upgrade Package
This is a package that adds several historical skins with nose arts to the B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft. Several skins also include my skin as tga method to allow several camo schemes in one skin. It also upgrades the weapons loadouts and data.ini's for better
historical accuracy
    Included
- B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft with new loading screens, data ini, loadout ini, historical serials and nose arts
- weapons including a new B28FI_350 nuclear bomb and upgraded data inis for others
- effects and sounds for aircraft and weapons
    Installation
unzip package, put into mod folder, allow overwrites for items that you already have
    AIRCRAFT NOTES
several skins have tga based skin to represent SIOP mod, Strategic, and all grey camo. this leads to the decal folder being large (over 3.5GB).
    
    B28 NOTES
the B28FI weapon included is to represent a laydown delivered weapon. it should not be released lower than 1600 ft AGL and slower than 515kts. the B28RI weapon should not be released lower than 6000ft AGL.
not responsible for fragging is these guidelines are not met.

    Credits
daddyairplanes    - much ini work, tga work, hours of research, and minor tweeks to base skins
wpnssgt               - original model
Dels                       - cockpit
russouk2004        - model for B28 family of weapons
KJakker                 - data.ini edit assist,cockpit revisions, countermeasure strength, revised weapons (ODS contributor)
yakarov79             - ini edit assistance(weapons grouping)(ODS G contributor)
spillone104           - model for Hound Dog pylon(ODS contributor)
baffmiester           - technical assitance with FM
Third Wire               - for the original game
Test Team              - Nightshade/PR, Stratos, allenjb42, EricJ, Sheriff00
    Reserch Sources
Painted Ladies: Modern Military Aircraft Nose Art and Unusual Markings by Randy Walker
More Painted Ladies by Randy Walker
B-52 Aging BUFFs Youthful Crews by Rene Francillion and Peter Lewis
image searches on Google, Pinterest and Facebook
    Huge Thank You
to the FaceBook B-52 Stratofortress group as a whole. This group is predominantly BUFF veterans, and was a tremendous help to finding out a lot of information on BUFF markings, loadouts, and operations in the late 1980s. special mention goes out to
Jay Scales, Andrew Ferguson, John Mueller, Anthony Spencer
 
I  hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes

Mirage IIIS Swiss Air Force
 
(two versions)
 
Install - Need Update July 2012 and DLC Mirage IIIO
 
In 1961, Switzerland bought a single Mirage IIIC from France. This Mirage IIIC was used as development aircraft. The Swiss Mirages were built in Switzerland by F+W Emmen (today RUAG ) (the federal government aircraft factory in Emmen) as the Mirage IIIS. Australia too, bought, one French-made in preparation for licensed production. Cost overruns during the Swiss production led to the so-called "Mirage affair". In all, 36 Mirage IIIS interceptors were built with strengthened wings, airframe, and undercarriage. The Swiss Air Force required performance comparable to those of carrier based planes; the airframes were reinforced so the aircraft could be moved by lifting them over other aircraft with a crane, as in the Aircraft cavern in the mountains that Swiss Air Force uses as bunkers, offer very little space to maneuver parked aircraft. Also, the strengthened frames allowed for JATO assisted takeoffs. The main differences to the standard Mirage III were as follows:
New wiring of avionics with U.S. electronics
Changed cockpit design with gray instead of black panels
New U.S. radar, TARAN-18 from Hughes
Use of HM-55S "Falcon" (Swiss designation of the from SAAB in Licence built Robot 27 (Rb27) which is similar to the Hughes AIM-26 "Falcon")
Radar warning receiver (RWR) on both wingtips and on the back of the rudder
Strengthened structure for use of JATO-Rockets
Retractable nosecone and lengthened nosewhlle leg for storing in underground air base
Four lifting points for moving aircraft in underground caverns with a crane
Bay at the fin with a SEPR rocket engine to double the velocity for short time or climb to 20 000 m (60 000 ft)
US TRACOR AN/ALE-40 chaff/flare dispenser at the back under the end of the engine (fitted with the upgrade 1988)
Canards designed and produced by RUAG Aerospace(fitted with the upgrade 1988)
New Martin-Baker ejection-seat (fitted with the upgrade 1988)
The Swiss Mirages are equipped with RWS, chaff & flare dispensers. Avionics differed as well, with the most prominent difference being that the Thomson-CSF Cyrano II radar was replaced by Hughes TARAN-18 system, giving the Mirage IIIS compatibility with the Hughes AIM-4 Falcon AAM. Also the Mirage IIIS had the wiring to carry a Swiss-built nuclear bomb or French nuclear bomb. The Swiss nuclear bomb was stopped in the preproduction stage and Switzerland did not purchase the French-made bomb. The Mirage IIIS had an integral fuel tank under the aft belly; this fuel tank could be removed and replaced with an adapter of the same shape. This adapter housed a SEPR rocket engine with its liquid fuel tanks. With the SEPR rocket, the Mirage IIIS easily reached altitudes of 20,000 m. The rocket fuel was very hazardous and highly toxic, so the SEPR rocket was not used very often. The Mirage IIIRS could also carry a photo-reconnaissance centerline pod and an integral fuel tank under the aft belly; this carried a smaller fuel load but allowed a back looking film camera to be added. In the early 1990s, the 30 surviving Swiss Mirage IIIS interceptors were put through an upgrade program, which included fitting them with fixed canards and updated avionics. The Mirage IIIS were phased out of service in 1999. The remaining Mirage IIIRS, BS and DS were taken out of service in 2003.
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Animed Cockpit - SHFT + 1
 
Texture - Denis Oliveira
Texture Early Version - Coupi
Template Texture - Ludo
3D mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals - Coupi
Data ini - Coupi, Denis Oliveira
Cockpit and Avioncs ini - Coupi, Denis Oliveira

SF2 AD-4B Skyraider, KAW Era 4/15/2015
 
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Preferred) =
 
*Note: =MUST= have SF2:V as part of your merged install to access the A-1H lod used herein. This, like the other
KAW Skyraiders with the "_3W suffix, is based off the stock A-1H lod.*
 
The mod represents AD-4B Skyraiders during the Korean War. It should be noted, the -4B was equipped for "special weapons delivery", and was the primary type the USN had for this at the time. Of course, it carries all the conventional munitions as well, so standard mission tasking remains. 2 special loadouts are available through the 3W mission editor (see "Notes" for more details).
 
The skin herein represents:
 
VA-195 "Dambusters" aboard USS Princeton (CVA-37) circa 1952
 
The aircraft is finished is standard 1950s Dark Gloss Navy Blue. The skin is in jpg format. All markings are decals, excepting the green squadron color on the tail fin. Decal randomization is TRUE.
The BuNums, while correct for this model, are not specific to any squadron, and should be considerd 'generic' in nature.
Wingfold and canopy are controled via the Standard Animiation Keystrokes ™. Shift/9 for the wings, and Shift/0 for the window.
Most weapons are suppllied, including the low-yeild (8 kt) "special". The nuke effects are from the Gunny Pak, and I HOPE I've got all the pieces/parts in place; if not, you'll have to locate them yourselves from the Gunny Pak (or just intall the Effects from there). The other weapons used can be found in the KAW weapons pack.
 
On the Aircraft selection drop down, you'll see
 
AD-4B Skyraider (3W)
 
To differentiate it from the other -4s. The "3W" indicates use of the stock 3W lod.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....In fact, read them before installing, but after unzipping of course! This mostly pertains the effects used for the 'special weapon'.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Douglas DC-8 series By Veltro2k
 
This mod features three versions of the Douglas DC-8 jetliner and historical skinsets from introduction in the early '60s through the mid '80s. A little something for eye candy around the airfields or to run intercepts on.
 
Versions
*DC-8 representing the original DC-8-10/20/30/40 versions with the quieting tubes on the exhaust
*DC-8-50 representing the final short fuselage version and JT3D engines without quieting tubes
*DC-8-60 representing two of the final new build versions with stretched fuselage.
*several historical skinsets for all models
*flight and nations ini edits to allow airliner nation and a spaced out in line formation
 
Installation
unzip and load into mods folder. allow merging
 
Known Issues
* The cockpit is the same pit as in all V2k's big jet planes. Not proper but the plane was meant for eye candy not regular missions
* The DC-8-50 model has a seam running along the spine. Until Veltro makes an appearance again this will be there. It is not noticeable at a distance
*This is a huge mod (4 1/2 GB) due to how i've made the skins, or specifically the tgas for the fuselage.It takes a bigger decal to paint the side of an airliner
 
Credits
Veltro2k original model
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, some ini edits
stratos, whiteknight06604 last chance, eyes on testing
 

I hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed making it
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
28 Oct 2016

Two Mirage IIIRJ single-seat photo-reconnaissance aircraft, received in March 1964 (98,99 then 798,799 and last 498,499).
Other Mirage IIICJ were later transformed in recon plane (41, 53, 59, 85 later 741, 753, 759, 785 and finally 441, 453, 459, 485).
The IDF used several different noses on those planes called Moshel, Tamil, Tashbetz and Tsni'ut.
Denis made all!
 
 
WHAT'S IN:
 
 
- 6 new 6 IDF planes;
- Historical Serial Numbers;
- True ATAR sounds;
- IDF pilots;
 
 
OPERATIONS:
 
 
- open canopies key=10 autoclosing at take off;
 
 
CREDITS:
 
 
- Denis Oliviera new noses 3D parts and inis tweakings;
- Spillone104 sounds;
- Paulopanz decals and some minor editings;
 
 
INSTALL:
 
 
- You must have SF-2 ISDRAEL;
- put all in main mod folder and overwrite;
 
 
NOTE:
 
 
It was very difficult to find good references.
So hints and suggestion from our israeli friends to upgrade the pack will be very welcome
 
 
 
That's all.
 
Enjoy
 
@paulopanz
 
 
PS: I asked and begged my great 3d nose artist friend Denis to make these planes. He kindly made them and granted me to upload! Thank you!!

Bréguet Br1050 Alizé Indian Navy
 
Veltro2K 3D model + initial INI's files work
Eole Project coordinator and Other stuff
FOXMONTER Cockpit
BaffMeister FMs Beta 0.95
JonathanRL Weapon stations edit
Torno Pilots
PauloPanz Skins, Decals.ini work
Nyghtfall Decals, decals tunning
RavenClaw_007 Rocket lanchers
Unknown others weapons
 
MigBuster R11 Mod
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.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT

Updated, Bunch O' Fixes. Added F-84B/C variant.
 
Credits
 
RussoUK2004 ~ F-84G and F-84D model
Wrench ~ F-84B/C/D mod
SteveS ~ Republic Seat
Spillone104 ~ J47 Exhaust Effects
PauloPanz ~ Testing and UserList.ini
Zur ~ F-86 Tanks
 
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms. Visit the URL below for more info.
 
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131

Greek F-4E AUP for SF2 series.
 
Tested with Dec2009 combo pack patched to Feb2010.
 
New model, new details.
 
Uses the F-4EJ Kai pit. [included].
 
 
Thanks to;
Oli [bPAo, RIP my friend ]
Crab_02.
 
 
Sundowner May 2010.

Lansen Package
by Paulopanz, JonathanRL and Timmy
 
The Saab 32 Lansen (meaning the Lance) was a two-seat, high transsonic attack aircraft produced by SAAB from 1955 to 1960 for the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). During its long operational life, the Saab 32 also served as a fighter, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and a target-tug aircraft.
 
Package contains:
 
A 32A (Early) - Attack Version
A 32A (Late) - Attack Version
J 32B - All-Weather Fighter Version
J 32E - ECM / Jammer Version
S 32C - Recon Version
 
Credits:
3D Model by Timmy
Skins by Paulopanz
Test skin by Spillone104
RB-24 by Ravenclaw007
Jaktraketkapsel M/57 by Cocas
Lansen (66)/ J-32E Editions by JonathanRL
Fact checking by JonathanRL
 
 
:yes:
 
 

MiG-23MF Flogger "Rakshak" Indian Air Force
 
Mod to represent Indian Air Force MiG-23MF Flogger, nicknamed by the Indian Air Force "Rakshak"(Saviour/Protector in Hindi). Meant specifically for use with the SF2 Indo-Pak install.
 
The MiG-23MF was acquired by the IAF in 1983 in response to Pakistan's acquisition of F-16s.It was the first IAF fighter equipped with BVR missiles(R-23/AA-7). The IAF operated two MiG-23MF squadrons, No. 223 "Tridents" and No. 224 " Warlords". Both squadrons are represented in this mod. No. 224 Sqdn continued to operate the MiG-23MF till 2007, when they retired the MiG-23MF and converted to Jaguars
 
 
Installation
Just drop the contents of the file to your Mod folder.
 
 
Credits
The Mirage Factory
lindr2
Spillone 104
eburger68
ghostrider883
Marcfighter
howling1(for the original SF1 series Rakshak mod)
Rafael( whom the model belonged to)
Indo-Pak mod team for the excellent Indo-Pak mod.
 

Sandesh "ghostrider883" Kanchan
July 05, 2012

Mirage 5 Pack Chile Air Force.
 
MIRAGE 5MA "ELKAN"
MIRAGE 5MA "ELKAN" (Early)
MIRAGE 5R "ELKAN"
MIRAGE 5MD "ELKAN"
Install - Need DLC7 Mirage5BA.
 
Mirage 50C [Pantera prototype]
Mirage 50C
Mirage 50CN Pantera
Mirage 50DCN Pantera
Install - Need Update July 2012 and DLC Mirage IIIO
 
Mirage 50FC
Mirage 50FC (Early)
Install - For Strike fighters 2 Full Merge 4 or 5 (minimum SF2Israel or SF2Europe ).
 
The Elkan (name of the FACH for Mirage 5 Mirsip) were purchased secondhand from Belgium in 1994 for a total of $ 108 million. Replaced the Hawker Hunter Aviation Group No. 8 based in Antofagasta. During his service with the air force flew more than 14,000 hours over 12 years. The FACH at the time acquired 15 Mirage 5BA MIRSIP (called M-5MA Elkan by FACH), 5 Mirage 5BD MIRSIP (M-5BD Elkan) and 1 and 5 BD Mirage 5 Mirage 5BR reconnaissance without modifying the standard MIRSIP. Aircraft registrations received 701 to 725. At his low eight aircraft were operational, nine out of service and two rugged.
 
Mirage 50C and 50FC aircraft upgraded by ENAER with help from the Israeli company IAI for Chile with canards, revised, Kfir style nose and new avionics; 13 50C and FC upgraded plus two 50DC trainers.
Later converted mirage50CN Pantera.
 
Modelo - TK (Mirage IIIO)
Texture - Ludo, Denis Oliveira
mod - Denis Oliveira
Decals - Coupi, PauloPanz
 
I thank the friends PauloPanz and Coupi.

This F-4M from the Mirage Factory will replace all previous versions as so many changes have been made since the last release......please read the readme.
THIS ADDON MAKES USE OF THE THIRDWIRE F-4M COCKPITS SO YOU MUST HAVE A WORKING VERSION OF WINGS OVER EUROPE INSTALLED.
 
All markings except serial numbers/letters are painted on......if you don't like this style of skinning then don't download it.
Tested on a fully merged July 13 install.
Please be aware that this is a Mirage Factory product so no modifications to be uploaded without permission please.

This is the NATO E-3 Components TCA,(USAF designated CT-49A) based on the 707-320. These aircraft are use for pilot training of the E-3 Component and for cargo and troop transport as needed. Three are operated by NATO and a total of 5 have ever flown under NATO colors. This mod includes a touch up of the OTAN skin found in the TMF E-3A release and decals for all 5 TCA's ever registered in Luxemborg. It also includes the Sentry cockpit to make it flyable, or if you have the 707-300 already you can drop the CT-49 skin in and it will work as well. I hope you enjoy!
 
Daddyairplanes

Mirage IIIEA Argentina Air Force
 
 
The Mirage IIIEA in service with the Argentine Air Force.
This was one of the most important combat planes during the Malvinas/Falklands war of 1982 between Argentina and England and were responsible of the sinking of the HMS Sheffield destroyer...
 
Install - Need Update July 2012 (Minimum) and DLC Mirage IIIO
 
 
Animed Cockpit - SHFT + 1
 
Texture Temp by Ludo.m54
Texture - Denis Oliveira
3D mod - Denis Oliveira