Cold War Era Aircraft

Yak-28PP for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28PP ECM plane (1967)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-B Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
UB-16UMP, S-5 models by Krizis
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28PP folder to Aircraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & Weapons to Weapons folder
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28PP:
 
- Engine R-11AF2-300
 
- max flight distance 2200 km
 
- Mach limit 1.62
 
- ECM:
 
- SPS-5 "Fasol" freq 0.1-0.25 HHz
 
- SPS-22,33,44,55 "Buket" freq 0.88-5.12 HHz
 
- SPS-141,142,143 "Siren'-1D" freq 4.5-12 HHz
 
Yak-28PP features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- drag chute
 
Yak-28PP production: (84 planes 1967-71)
 
Yak-28PP used in Afganistan campaign (1979-89)
 
- 149-th GvBAP (Khanabad Airfield, Uzbekistan)
 
Used: Soviet-Russia 1967-1993, Ukraine 1992-94

Yak-28R for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28R Recon plane (1964)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-B Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28R folder to Aircraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & Recon cameras to Weapons folder
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28R:
 
- Engine R-11AF2-300
 
- max flight distance 2400 km
 
- Mach limit 1.79
 
- 'Initsiativa-3' Radar
 
- Recon cameras
 
day: AFA-41/10, AFA-42/20, AFA-54/75,
 
night: NAFA-75
 
Yak-28R features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- drag chute
 
 
Yak-28R production: (183 planes 1966-70)
 
Yak-28R used in Afganistan campaign (1979-89)
 
- 39-th ORAP (Mary-1 Airfield, Turkmenistan)
 
no casualties
 
- 87-th ORAP (Khanabad Airfield, Uzbekistan)
 
19 mar 1981 one plane crashed
 
17 apr 1987 Yak-28R (pilot capt. M Chisteev) Shot Down near Mazary-i-Sharif

Yak-28I for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28I 'Initsiativa' (Initiative) (1962)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-B Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
plane required SF2 Soviet Bombs pack, please install it before
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11667-soviet-bombs-pack/
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28I folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & MER to Weapons folder (Weapon racks KD3-226-250 & KD3-226-500 has ini only section, they need for 6 FAB-250 / 4 FAB-500 loadout)
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28I:
 
- Engine R-11AF2-300
 
- GSh-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2100 km
 
- Mach limit 1.84
 
- 'Initsiativa-2' Radar
 
- Bombs loadout
 
- 6 FAB-250 type bombs (1620 kg max)
 
or
 
- 4 Fab-500 type bombs (2120 kg max)
 
or
 
1 FAB-1500 or 1 FAB-3000 type bombs (3200 kg max)
 
Yak-28I features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- drag chute
 
 
Yak-28I production: (223 planes 1962~66)
 
Yak-28I used in Afganistan campaign (1980-82) 149-th GvBAP (Khanabad Airfield, Uzbekistan)
4 feb 1980 one plane crashed near Karshi.

This skin represents VA-85 during their cruise aboard the USS Forrestal in 1972/1973.
 
Although the aircraft in the add-on is stated as an A-6E, in reality it's a Third Wire
A-6A with various INI tweaks to represent the engine and avionics improvements of the 'E'
model over the 'A'.
 
Special thanks to Wrench for donating the 'Black Falcon' decal and for modifying the stock
ThirdWire 'AA' tailcode. Cheers Kev, couldn't have done that without you mate.
 
 
Credits:
 
* Gull grey skin by Gerwin
 
* Nose number and tail serial number decals by mppd
 
* 'Black Falcon' and modified stock Tailcode decals by Wrench
 
* 'DIANE' cockpit mod my MiGBuster
 
* Mk7 ejection seats by ravenclaw_007

Yak-28L for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28L 'Lotos' (Lotus) (1961)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-B Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
plane required SF2 Soviet Bombs pack, please install it before
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11667-soviet-bombs-pack/
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28L folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & MER to Weapons folder (Weapon racks KD3-226-250 & KD3-226-500 has ini only section, they need for 6 FAB-250 / 4 FAB-500 loadout)
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28L:
 
- Engine R-11AF-300
 
- GSh-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2100 km
 
- Mach limit 1.94
 
- no radar, 'Lotos' Navigation system
 
- Bombs loadout
 
- 6 FAB-250 type bombs (1620 kg max)
 
or
 
- 4 Fab-500 type bombs (2120 kg max)
 
or
 
1 FAB-1500 or 1 FAB-3000 type bombs (3200 kg max)
 
Yak-28L features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- drag chute
 
 
Yak-28L production: (111 planes 1961-64)
 
Yak-28L conversion/modifications: Yak-28RR ('Radiotsionnoy Razvedki' {Radiation Recon}) - 10 planes

Yak-28B for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28B Bomber (1959)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-E Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
plane required SF2 Soviet Bombs pack, please install it before
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11667-soviet-bombs-pack/
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28B folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & MER to Weapons folder (Weapon racks KD3-226-250 & KD3-226-500 has ini only section, they need for 6 FAB-250 / 4 FAB-500 loadout)
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28B:
 
- Engine R-11AF-300
 
- NR-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2200 km
 
- Mach limit 1.78
 
- RBP-3 radar (AG)
 
- Bombs loadout
 
- 6 FAB-250 type bombs (1620 kg max)
 
or
 
- 4 Fab-500 type bombs (2120 kg max)
 
or
 
1 FAB-1500 or 1 FAB-3000 type bombs (3200 kg max)
 
Yak-28B features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- grag chute
 
 
Yak-28B production: (37 planes 1959-61) Replaced by Yak-28I, Yak-28L

12 May 2011
 
Syrian Su-22 and Libyan Su-22M3 Ground Attack for
Strike Fighters 2: Israel
 
Su-22M3 Export variant Su-17M3 with MiG-23BN Engine.
Su-17M/Su-22M/Su-22M3 was the most numerous variant
with almost 1,000 built. Syria has about 50 Su-22's.
Lybia has about 36 Sukhoi Su-22M3/UM-3K's.
 
All files needed are included.
 
To Install:
Just drop files into The Strike Fighters 2: Israel
User Directory. Can be used in other mods.
 
Fixed Aircrafts left roll problem.
Other adjustments to Data.ini.
Changed the Name to Su-22 "Fitter-F"
 
I want to thank the Community for all their effort.
and:
 
AmokFloo Su-17M Model & Skin.
Armourdave, Sal Cockpit.
Gepard Original Desert Skin.
ravenclaw_007 PTB-800 Drop Tank & SPS-141 ECM-Pod.
ravenclaw_007 SU-7 SPS-141 ECM Pod.
Spectre8750 Repaint for Syria & Decals.
Matt Ouellette for original Hungarian skin used for
Lybia.
Spillone104 Sounds.
The Trooper Red3203 Pilot
AleDucat Zvezda K-36D Ejector Seat.
MGunny Ordnance Shop II.
 
add to Squadronlist.ini:
 
[squadronxxx] <---Change xxx's to next in sequence.
Name=Lib81st4th
DisplayName=Libyan 81st BS 4th BW
Nation=Libya
 
[squadronxxx]
Name=Sy677thSquad
DisplayName=Syrian No. 677 Squadron
Nation=Syria
 
 
 
Thanks to all, let me know if i missed anyone.
 
Spectre8750 at gmail.com

JASDF Mitsubishi T-2 Trainer For SF2
For SF2 (may require SF2E or I for some of the HUD bits)
 
As stated above, due to the use of pointers to the F-15A HUD markers, this may best be used in a Full-4 Merged install, or at the very least, those with SF2:E.
 
This is a mods package of Veltro2K's JASDF advanced trainer, to bring it into SF2. This is the complete aircrft package, containing everything needed to unzip and install. Most of the mods are to the various inis, and new serial number decals. Otherwise, it is the complete pack as Veltro released it (just slightly tweekificated).
 
The data ini has also had some minor mods; mostly in engine thrust, weight, etc. The FM is not perfect, but it handles just fine for me on Normal flight mode. A userlist is supplied, even though these are Japanese-only aircarft; not built for export. Weither that makes a difference for not, don't know! But, it IS locked into a 'nationalized' usage. Also, my first attempt at a DDS damage texture -- please don't laugh too hard at it <grin>!! A new SF2-style hangar screen is also included.
 
Loadouts have been adjusted, leaning slightly more for the attack/strike role than the Real Life ™ aircraft. In this respect, its more like the fighter-trainer version (FT-2B??) than the pure trainer. Most of the weapons used are stock in-game items, although one or 2 used (in particular the JM117-GSC1 EO bomb) are availble in the Mistubishi F-1 upgrade, to be found at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11175-jasdf-mitsubishi-f-1-for-sf2/
 
(however, this weapon is only avaliable after 1977; before that you'll get standard US EOGBs)
 
All serial number decals ARE the actual ones as used; The info sheet in the Burindo book is/was a little vague and as I can't read Japanese... As is what I believe to be the 4 Hikotai tail badge; although it does look good!
 
As always, READ the enclosed readme for full, highly detailed, step-by-step install instructions. This package is set up for a 'drag and drop' style of installation -- everything has been divided into the proper folder format that SF2 needs/wants/requires. Of course, the usual "Notes" section for other important stuff; might want to read it, eh?
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
kevin stein

MDD F-4K Phantom (FG.1) Royal Navy/Royal Air Force
 
-- For SF2, Full-4 Merged (Prefered) and/or SF2:E ONLY!!! --
 
As stated above, you =MUST= have either a Full-4 Merged install, or at the VERY LEAST SF2:E to make use of this mod package, as it references all stock items for the aircraft and cockpit that are =ONLY= found in SF2E or Full4 Merged game installs; is uses the F-4M lods for the aircraft and cockpit, as well as the various other inis. Some, however, ARE supplied, as I made adjustments and so forth.
 
This package represents F-4K/FG.1 Phantoms of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, and later as serving in the RAF
 
Skins and decals in the pak are for:
 
767 Squadron, FAA (?Land based in UK and The Continent?)*
892 Squadron, FAA (aboard HMS Ark Royal)*
"Generic" RAF Camo (stock skin; uses stock decals for 19 Squadron)
111 Squadron RAF (Barley Gray)**
 
*Skins and decals were created by Sundowner some years ago
 
**maybe non-historical; it's possible that 111 used FG.1s upgraded to FG.2, with addition of the RWR 'box' on fin. But the skin is too nice to let go!
 
All weapons used are stock in-game items. Minor data ini edits allow for carrier useage, and a maunaly operated canopy. Use Shift/0 to open and close. A new artwork loading screen is also included.
Remember: this is the early model, withOUT the ECM/RWR fairings on the tail, and no RWR of any kind!! So watch you be-hinds!!
 
As always, READ the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs/requires/should have, to make it a LOT easier to install.
 
Catch a 3 Wire!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Lockheed F-104B Starfighter for Strike Fighters 2
 
The F-104B was the trainer version of the F-104A interceptor.It has been used by the Air Forces of the US, Pakistan, Jordan and Taiwan.
 
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This mod is intended as a general update of the F-104B model of Ajunaidr released some years ago.
The FM is improved and now there are a new ogival nose, pitot and other details added via "fake pilot".
 
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IMPORTANT!!!
You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G and SFP1 for the cockpit files.
or follow these precious instructins: http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2/
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
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Credits:
 
Original F-104B: Ajunaidr
Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104
Textures : Spillone104 and Paulopanz
Decals : USAFMTL (Dave) and Paulopanz
Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
INIs : Spillone104
Effects : Spillone104
Sounds : Spillone104
 
Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz
 
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy and good flight. :)

Yak-28 for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-28 Bomber, Trainer plane (1959)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-E Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
plane required SF2 Soviet Bombs pack, please install it before
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/11667-soviet-bombs-pack/
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-28 folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy Fuel tanks & MER to Weapons folder (Weapon racks KD3-226-250 & KD3-226-500 has ini only section, they need for 6 FAB-250 / 4 FAB-500 loadout)
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-28:
 
- Engine R-11AF-300
 
- NR-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2200 km
 
- Mach limit 1.74
 
- Bombs loadout
 
- 6 FAB-250 type bombs (1620 kg max)
 
or
 
- 4 Fab-500 type bombs (2120 kg max)
 
or
 
1 FAB-1500 or 1 FAB-3000 type bombs (3200 kg max)
 
Yak-28 features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- grag chute
 
Yak-28 production: (10-15 planes 1959-60), used for training only Replaced by Yak-28B, painted natural metal only

Lockheed QF-104A Starfighter for Strike Fighters 2
 
The QF-104A was a special modified version of the (Y)F-104A Star-fighter which could be flown remotely controlled. The control was done by F-104 pilots on the ground or inside another aircraft.
The conversion of the (Y)F-104A to QF-104A was approved on 19 Februar 1960 by the USAF. Testing of the QF was conducted during the period of 9 Januar 1961 to 16 October 1961.
The reason for converting the (Y)F-104A was the need for high altitude, high mach targets for the development of ground-to-air (BOMARC) and air-to-air (AIM7 - AIM9 - GAR2B - MB1 - AIM4) missiles.
At the end of the summer in 1972 the QF-104 drone program had come to an end and the F-104D's were handed over to the Puerto Rice ANG which could use them very well. All of the personnel that were in the QF-104 program were reassigned to other duties and bases.
In total 24 QF-104's have been used by the USAF. Twenthy of them were actually killed as targets and 1 crashed while flying a manned mission. The pilot ejected safely.
What has happened to the other 3 aircraft is not known but it is very likely that they have been withdrawn from use.
In total the drone-flight has accomplished 162 unmanned missions. Most of the QF mission were flown at Eglin AFB. However, some were flown at Holloman AFB (NewMexico) and a small number at Point Mugu NAS in California (for the US NAVY).
 
The QF-104A were of course different from the normal 104’s.
The most important modifications/changes included (in reality there are a lot more...) :
 
1 - The QF-104A received anti-skid brakes.
2 - A smoke-generator was applied (JP-4 pumped into the exhaust).
3 - Remote control system to fly the aircraft unmanned.
4 - A dayglow paintscheme was applied. It was an “eyecatcher”.
Originally the aircraft serial numbers were painted white. This was unsatisfactory as they were not highly visible against the dayglow. For that reason they were changed to black lateron.
5 - A special system which is able to make in flight air-starts remotely. In fact several were successfully made over the years.
6 - Due to the high-rate of stall problems with the GE J79 3A engines the QF was repowered by the 3B version of this engine. This solved the stall-problems.
7 - A self-destruction device was mounted on the QF for emergency reasons. This device was remotely controlled
8 - A changed cockpit layout to support all typical QF-104 systems.
9 - Additional gun-bay and case storage fuel tanks.
10 - Optical (5) camera scoring system. Three camera’s were located in the nose radome and 2 could be found inside the left external fueltank.
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Pilot Notes:
 
The default nation for this plane is USAF "friendly plane".
Inside the QF-104A there is a folder named "For Mescalero Proving Grounds", if you want to use this aircraft with that mod simply replace the data.ini file. Now it will be a "red" target. :'(
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Installation:
 
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
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Credits:
 
Original F-104A: Ajunaidr
Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104
Textures : Spillone104
Decals : STORM and Spillone104
Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
INIs : Spillone104
Effects : Spillone104
Sounds : Spillone104
 
Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz
 
Info and history: www.i-f-s.nl
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy these bright orange planes and try to not pull the trigger too often.
Thanks ;-)

SF2 HAF F-4E_SRA
 
Short History:
 
During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Greece played a secondary role with its Hellenic Navy Kortenaer Frigate 'Elli'.
As a gesture of gratitude, the Bush Administration supplied the HAF with, among other equipment, a further 28 refurbished and upgraded F-4Es, Which came from the Indiana ANG's 113th and 163rd Tactical Figher Wings.
The ex-ANG models, knows as South Eastern Regional Amendament (SRA) among the Greek crews, were aging but extremely capable aircrafts.
All the F-4E_SRA were passed to 338 Squadron, which expanded its air-to-ground role.
During the HAF Peace Icarus 2000 program, all the F-4E_SRA from the 338 squadron were transferred to the 337 squadron.
In 2004 with the defence budget cuts, a number of fighters were withdrawn - including the 26 remaining F-4E_SRA Phantoms.
The last flight of the 337 squadron's SRA Phantom took place on May 29, 2006 when squadron commander Lt Col. Theodoros Syrmos deliverd his aircraft to Mikra Internation Airport, Thessaloniki for storage.
 
This is for SF2 merged install.
 
Contain the following Squadrons:
 
337 Squadron 'Ghost' (Fantasma)
337 Squadron HG II
337 Squadron Hill Grey II
337 Squadron Spartan
338 Squadron 'Ares'
339 Squadron 'Ajax'
Aegean Aggressor Pegasus
Aegean Aggressor Scorpion
Aegean Aggressor Zeus
Aegean Tiger
 
Additional Credit:
 
TK/Thirdwire Team
Sundowners
And all that have contributed to the Combatace Forum
 
 
Ace888
 
14 April, 2011

MDD F-4D Phantom II, 110th TFS, 11th TFW, Republic of Korea Air Force, Taegu, from beginning 1969
 
After some hard negotiating during 1968, ROKAF was given 18 F-4D aircraft in return for agreeing to transfer 36 on-loan F-5A/B aircraft (which ROKAF did not greatly appreciate in any case) to RVNAF. These aircraft were used by 110 Tactical Fighter Squadron, and supplemented by further deliveries over the years, remained in service with 110 and 151 TFS, 11th TFW until 2010. They retained their SEA camouflage at least into the 1980s.
 
Serial numbers were simply based on the USAF serials, with the initial '6' removed - so the first aircraft delivered, USAF 64-0931, became ROKAF 40-931 and so forth.
 
To the best of my knowledge, they did not participate in the Vietnam War, although given the Republic of Korea's considerable contribution to supporting South Vietnam, it is a reasonable what-if...

Yak-27R uptade for SF2
 
- destroyed model added
 
- some *.ini fixes
 
- 'no shadows' bug fixed.
 
installation: place to aircraft folder

A-4G Skyhawk
(r1 - 1976 - VF-805)
 
 
This mod should ultimately cover the whole VF-805 career of the Australian A-4G, however since it started for a very specific project of mine, it will be released as-is and updated whenever (if ever) the rest is done.
For that reason, if you have an interest on the topic and are willing to correct or complete the set, do feel free to do so, it's a safer bet than waiting for the next release.
 
It has been built with/for SF2, it requires Thirdwire's A-4E and A-4F to work, there should be no other prerequisite.
 
r1 includes only the mid-70's skin, as my project focuses on the year 1976.
The skin and decals are as correct as I'm willing/able to do based on Thirdwire's skin.
All plane and serial numbers are correctly paired and historically correct (all planes crashed before 1976 are not present).
The only inaccuracy is the fact that some of the planes present were affected to VC-724, however, in case of conflict and to cope with attrition they would have been transferred to VF-805, hence their presence in this mod.
 
Gunrunner
 
 
 
Grey areas :
 
- On most pictures the A-4G in '76 had the area surrounding the gun muzzle painted black, on some, a square area on the fuselage was painted black and on other, nothing was painted black at all, no text gives any reason for that or precise reference, therefore it's been left as stock.
- Likewise, most sources claim some A-4G were not fitted with guns, without providing the serial number of those planes or whether this was a temporary or permanent change; Moreover, I couldn't find photographic evidence of a gunless A-4G.
- The current INI is a hybrid of A-4E and A-4F, uses an A-4F cockpit with A-4E avionics, I lack sources and will to do any better at the moment, it will have to do.
 
 
Optionnally, you can add VF-805 "Checkerboards" to your SquadronList.ini, however it is only a nicety and the skin doesn't rely on it.
 
[squadronxxx]
Name=RAN_805
DisplayName=805 Sq. "Checkerboards"
Nation=AustralianNavy
 
 
TO DO :
 
- Replace the antennas by accurate ones.
- Have missile rails for outer pylons use with Sidewinders.
- Add the late 60's VF-805 skin (without checkerboard).
- Add the early 70's VF-805 skin (with checkerboard on the rudder).
- Add the late 70's VF-805 skin (grey camo with knight).
 
 
Licence :
 
See the CA Freeware Licence Agreement : http://combatace.com/topic/55729-freeware-licensing/
 
 
Credits :
 
Thirdwire for the A-4E model, original skin and INI.
Wilco for the angled refueling probe replacement and landing lights.
The CA community for years of fun and great mods.

The G 91Y was a tactical fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft capable of carrying out direct support, close interdiction, photographic reconnaissance and air combat missions.
 
Instructions:
This aircraft is for SF2, SF2V, SF2I and SF2E last patch.
1) Unzip the file G91Y.rar
2) Copy Object and Sounds folders into your mods folder (for example: C:\Documents and Settings\MyAccount\Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Europe\...).
For people with 4/3 monitors : remember to change the entries into G91Y.ini for Loading / HangarScreen.
Animation 1: canopy open
In order to open the drag-chute land with the airbrakes open.
As the real one this model can reach speed over the airframe limit , be careful with the afterburner.
 
README file included
Credits:



kreelin for the great FM; thanks a lot Andriam



Spillone104 for the jet sound, photos and suggestions during beta testing



Steve S for the invaluable infos about the cockpit , grazie Stefano



bobrock, Soulfreak, Dave, Canadair, 76.IAP-Blackbird, Veltro2k and Nghengo as beta testers



myself ... 3D, skins, pit, blood and tears.




Thank you very much guys.


Last UpDate 14/03/2011 – Ver.2.0


Various improvements; now compatible with Expansion2


Thank you to Veltro2k, Spillone104, X-RAY, "the test pilot", paulopanz and suhsjake for the kind support as beta tester.


Every part of this mod can be used into others mods only if the final product is free of charge for the community and proper credits are listed into the product itself.


Enrico "ErikGen" Gennari
 

SF2 F-8J_FN (Aeronavale)
 
Require SF2 merged install...
 
Aircraft is base on Thirdwire F-8J_69.
 
Copy and paste the content to the appropriate folders.
 
 
The content contain the following squadrons:
 
EPNER (French Test Pilot School)
11F Flotille
12F Flotille (Three special schemes)
14F Flotille (Two schemes)
15F Flotille
16F Flotille
17F Flotille
 
Under the French Navy, only 11F and 12F Flotille flew the Crusaders.
 
The skin colors are Blue/ Medium Grey/ Grey and USN Grey.
 
 
It is my hope that someone or the MF Team would make a F-8P_FN, as this was the latest version to fly under the Aeronavale.
 
I have made extensive tweak on the .INI, Avionics (HUD), Data, and Loadout. I also try to make the aircraft as authentic as possible.
 
Due to the .LOD of the F-8J, there is only the twin pylon rack on the fuselage, if you choose the single weapon option, you will see the missile mounted on the twin rack pylon. The looks is not too bad (you would not see it if you select a larger missile type such as the R-530), if it bothers you, you can edit the .Data and delete this option.
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
 
 
Cheers
 
Ace888
 
26 Feb. 2011

Carlo´s Cranberries Vol.1




Canberra B.Mk6 flyable Mod & high Rez Skins


 
 
 
This is an update for the Stock Thirdwire (Expansion 2) Canberra B.6
 
 
This Mod works only if you have Expansion Pack 2!!!!
 
 
Addet:
- Kesselbrut´s Canberra Bomber Cockpit
- New Hangar & Loading Screens
- 2 high Rez Export Skins
- Martin Baker Mk.3 Ejection Seat
- Edited the inis (Loadout, working air brakes)
- addet new Sound
 
User with a not so powerful system should resize the Skin bitmaps to 1024x1024.
Hangar Screens are widescreen, alternate there are normal screens includet, just edit the file names!
 
Credits:
 
- Ludo.m54 for the basic Templates
- Ravenclaw_007 for the ini edits, Mk3 Seat and all other support
- Kesselbrut for the Cockpit
- Spillone104 for the Sound (borrowed out of a pack he released earlier)
- Souli (me) for the weathering effects on plane, the new skins with more Details, hangar & loading screens
- Thirdwire for this great Simulation Series & the stock Canberra B.6
 
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Special Thanks to:
 
Steven Beeny from http://www.nazcastudios.com/ who providet great references to me about the Canberra.
 
All Guys from http://canberratalk.conforums.com/ who helped me with background info and references too.
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Mod is for SF2 Expansion pack 2!!!
 
Mod is tested in merged SF2V, SF2E, SF2I with Expansion Pack 2
 
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this Mod is released under the freeware licensing agreement
http://combatace.com...ware-licensing/
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You have to read the readme.txt!!!
 
I hope you´ll like this Mod.
 
Schapen, 25th February 2011
 
Carlo "Souli" Vecchi

****F-104S (79)****
 
You have downloaded my version of Aeritalia's F-104S, the final and most definitive version of the Zipper. This particular version
is a bit curious because when the Italians placed the demand that it be able to engage in the BVR fight with license-built Raytheon
Sparrow III missile, it required them to add avionics that hadn't originally been intended to be used in the Starfighter.
 
This forced the engineers at Aeritalia to remove the 20mm M61A1 cannon to make room.
 
There is one skin and markings for four units:
 
23° Stormo/5° Gruppo 'Veltro'
 
21° Stormo/53° Gruppo 'Tigres'
 
102° Stormo/5° Gruppo
 
155° Stormo/50° Gruppo 'Pantere Nere'
 
REQUIRES SF2:EUROPE
 
Credits:
Skin: ThirdWire original F-104G Free Add-on

****Royal Navy F-4K (75)****
 
You have downloaded my version of the Royal Navy's pride of the fleet, the F-4K. It uses the ThirdWire F-4M model, so it's essentially just a repaint and some semi-fancy .ini editing.
 
There are two skins, and markings for only one unit, No 892 Squadron. The first skin is what I thought the original aircraft looked like. The second skin is a total 'what-if'. What if the Royal Navy had never gotten rid of its big-deck carrier capability? What if they had upgraded the old Ark Royal and improved and updated the F-4K for modern carrier operations? The second skin is a low-viz grey with subdued markings. I really kind of like it, even if I'm the only one.
 
REQUIRES SF2: EUROPE
 
 
 

TW DH Vampire Fb.52 Flyable & Upgraded
 
- SF-2I+Exp. pack 1 needed -
 
ORDWAY's Vampire Cockpit installed
 
NEW SKINS INCLUDED:
 
- EAF stock Silver - historic arab/western numbers
 
- EAF Macchi built - antiglare & historic arab/western numbers
 
- FAL Silver - historic arab/western numbers
 
- IrAF Camo 5° Sq. - historic numbers
 
- RSAF Silver 5° Sq.
 
- RJAF Camo 2° Sq. - historic numbers
 
- AMI 4° Stormo Silver
 
- AMI 6° Stormo Silver
 
 
KillMarks for the Evil Ones! v1.0 by Horus3K applied on israeli/arab wars planes.
 
 
Sound by Spillone104 (Who else?)
 
Canopy open: key 10
 
Bye
 
Paulopanz

 
MAJOR UPDATE: 14/02/11
 
Thanks to alejandro all 3d models are now correct. Squared off tail fin, braking parachute, varies aerials and antenna unique to the New Zealand A-4K Skyhawks have now been added. Due to the way they have been created with the fake pilot method an overhaul was required. I have also re done the markings on all skins, things such as walkway lines, stencils, warning markings etc are now historically accurate. A few other minor faults have also been corrected.
 
When you re install this mod you will need to delete all previous RNZAF A-4 aircraft folders (A-4_70, A-4_72, A-4G_RNZAF, A-4_Kahu and A-4_Kahu_II) and override all files when you install it.
 

 
This is the ultimate Royal New Zealand Skyhawk pack updated from my old Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4K Skyhawk package for Strike Fighters 2.After doing some major research for a RNZAF Skyhawk model kit I decided to upgrade my previous RNZAF Skyhawk pack but realising how much needed to be changed I decided to throw it out and create an all new far more historically/ technichally accurate pack.
 
 
Features:
 
* 5 different versions with separate models (all stock Third Wire) that cover the major changes to the airframes over the 30 years it was in service.
- A-4K_70 Original 10 single seater Skyhawks introduced in 1970 with avionics humps (empty) and straight refuelling probes.
- A-4K_72 Around 1972 the fleet started being retrofitted with angled re-fuelling probes.
 
- A-4K_85 In 1985 the fleet started being repainted in Euro 1 camouflage.
- A-4K_Kahu In 1986 a modernisation project was started that saw the removal of the avionics hump, an AN/APG-66NZ radar installed along with a glass cockpit, HUD, ALR-66 RWR, ECM, countermeasures and modern weapons capability.
- A-4G_RNZAF In 1984 New Zealand purchased 8 A-4G Skyhawks from Australia that were eventually converted to the A-4K Kahu standard.
 
 
* Over 24 different skins that cover all models of Skyhawk in New Zealand service from 1970 to 2001. Most are for the entire fleet but some are for specific aircraft with an unusual feature/ scheme etc.
 
* Use of the ‘StartDefaultDate=’ feature ensures a historically accurate skin is automatically selected depending on what year you choose to fly.
 
* 3 different pilot models that cover the change in flight gear over the years.
 
* Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
* Historically accurate serial numbers depending on the time period and aircraft type.
 
* Files and instructions to integrate the RNZAF A-4K into two of the the NATO fighters campaigns.
 
* Data.ini files reflect my research into the actual A-4K and it's features.
 
* Opening cockpits 'shift' + '0'
* Working landing lights.
 
* Reflective white strips added to some skins of late model aircraft as seen on real aircraft.
 
 
Instillation:
 
Note: Only tested in an all SF2 games merged install however it will work in some of the others as long as they have the right Third Wire A-4 models.
 
 
* Historical:
 
-Simply put files from the ‘Main RNZAF A-4 pack’ folder into the appropriate locations in you mods folder. Override when prompted.
 
 
 
* Extras:
 
- To add the RNZAF Skyhawk to the 1979 and 1986 NATO fighters campaign put the files from the ‘NATO fighters campaign’ folder into the correct place in your mods folder and override when asked. You will need to back up your campaign files first. You will need NATO fighters IV installed up to the Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 3. http://combatace.com...-update-pack-3/ You will also need Alternate 1986 Red Storm campaign for NATO Fighters 4+ Dec 2009 Patch and Beyond by Dave installed for the A-4K to work in the 1986 campaign. http://combatace.com...tch-and-beyond/ This is because that is what I had installed when I edited the files to add the A-4K and those are the files I’ve uploaded here.
 
- Fictional and What if skins: This will add a series of grey, Red flag and desert storm skins. Put the files from the ‘Fictional and What if skins’ folder into the correct locations in your mods folder.
 
- A-4K II: In the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder is an additional aircraft that represents Phase II of the Kahu upgrade project. In 2000 when the F-16 was selected as a replacement for the Skyhawks an alternative option was also put together by the RNZAF which was Phase II of the Kahu upgrade done in the 80’s. These additional upgraded would involve a self designation capability for the LGBs, a new anti-ship missile and a new ejection seat. To this end the Litening pod had been selected and would have been migrated to the F-16 program if it had continued. To install simple put the files from the files from the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder into the correct locations in you mods folder and override.
 
 
Credit: Third Wire for the game, James Fox for his RNZAF skins & decals that I used as a base and wilco for his angled re-fueling probe mode for the A-4K_Kahu & landing lights mods and alejandro for the 3d mods to make it a true K model Skyhawk.
 
Note: I've deleted the old RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk Pack for SF2 as this replaces it.
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan.
 

****Aeronavale F-8E 'Crouze'****
 
You have downloaded the pride of the French Navy, or at least how I saw it...
 
This is the air-superiority version of the F-8E. Not a pound of air-to-ground. The French operated the 'Crouze' longer than any other operator of the type, and probably far longer than even they expected to. It's a wonderful aircraft and one of my favorites to fly.
 
I chose an overall grey livery, it was one that I saw in a book somewhere, and I don't know why the Aeronavale painted them that way, perhaps they ran out of white paint for the undersides, but it was one of the most intriguing looks I've ever seen on it. It didn't last long, they painted them this color around 1975-1978 and then went to their dark grey overall scheme, which has been on it since.
 
REQUIRES SF2: VIETNAM
 
Consult README for installation instructions.
 
 

Super Vark Pack by FastCargo
 
************************ Version 2.4 ******************************
 
Added - Proper serial numbers for Aussie F-111s by Dels. Compatible with SF2E Expansion Pack 2 and Jan 2011 Patch.
 
************************ Version 2.31 ******************************
 
All F-111s are considered to be at Version 2.31 (Compatible with the SF2 June 2010 patch).
 
 
Works for all current versions of SF2/V/E/I as of the June 2010 patch. Due to significant changes, readme was combined, revised and simplified.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111C(Early) and F-111K: These three variants could carry an interal gun mounted in the BombBay. However, if you mount the gun, you cannot have bombs or a forward ECM pod. If you load bombs you can have a forward ECM pod as well, but no gun. Be aware of this when customizing your loadout screen.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111D, F-111F, EF-111A: These versions have been crafted to be specifically compatible with the SF2V Expansion Pack and NatoFighters 4 mods in their current state (as of 7 Nov 10). They should be able to directly replace the versions currently in those mods. Their capabilities have also been adjusted to reflect real world capabilities, which may affect gameplay. If you decide to use them in the mods, make sure to backup your old versions first! I've been testing them and they seem to work just fine, but obviously I can't say that it will work on every install. To use them, just copy the specific aircraft directories, specific aircraft decal directories, and everything in the Weapons folder (except for the AGM-69A).
 
 
Various parts of this super pack done by the following folks:
 
Skins - JAT81500, Nicky, Spinners, EricJ
Decals - USAFMTL, Sundowner, Nicky, Spinners, Dels
FM - Column5
MODUsaf Pilot - Deigo
Pit - NormanKnight
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Updated models by FastCargo
Initial SF2 Upgrades (including RWR)- USAFMTL and STORM
Avionics and Gunsight - MJ and The Mirage Factory
Sounds - The Mirage Factory
Hanger/Loading Screens - USAFMTL, FastCargo, Nicky, Spinners, Sundowner
Drop Tank Tweaks - Sundowner
 
Because this is a large and inclusive pack, there may have been things missed. Please post if you find something.
 
FastCargo
 
06 Feb 11