Cold War Era Aircraft

Yak-27R for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-27R Recon plane (1958)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-E Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-27R folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy weapons to Weapons folder
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-27R:
 
- Engine RD-9F
 
- Recon Cameras AFA-41/10, AFA-42/50, AFA-42/75, AFA-42/100
 
- NR-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2200 km
 
- Mach limit 1.4
 
Yak-27R features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- grag chute
 
- 20 historical correct CN
 
- animated recon cameras bay (press ctrl+O to open)
 
- recon camera in cockpit (press "radar mode" key )
 
Yak-27R production (Blocks 1-16):
 
1958 - 11 planes
1959 - 34 planes
1960 - 46 planes
1961 - 53 planes
1962 - 21 planes

QF-100
 
I made this drone mostly as spin off of other F-100 skins that the new Hgbn temps urged me.
 
The daygloo paint is always pretty .....
 
There are 3 skins inside the pack: red, orange and red silver tailed (my favorite).
 
The fuel probe, the weapons and, of course, the pilot are removed.
 
There is also a test mission engage the drone on the north sea with an F-4F
 
(It comes towards you, so simply set the search radar at maximum range and wait).
 
I have to thank:
 
- Hgbn for his oustanding temps;
 
- The wrench for his cockipit edits;
 
- Storm for original SF-1 drone, I used as a guide
 
- ChampionsVA56 for hangar/loading screens, hoping he will include this in his huge
drone collection inside his great Mescalero proving ground.
 
TO INSTALL:
 
Simply put all in your main mod folder.
 
You need my TuAF pack installed for showing nose/gear door numbers
 
To fly the test mission mission You need SF-2 EU installed.
 
To make the drone un-flyable go inside QF-100 folder, open QF-100.ini
and change this:
 
[AircraftData]
AircraftFullName=QF-100 Drone
AircraftShortName=QF-100
AircraftDataFile=QF-100_DATA.ini
UserList=QF-100_UserList.ini
LoadoutImage=F-100D_loadout.tga
//CockpitDataFile=QF-100D_COCKPIT.ini <-------------
 
 
Happy trainings.
 
Paulopanz

F-100D TuAF
 
Turkey was the most non USAF Hun user,
and the last to retire it from service in '80.
 
The panther skin was in an old Salamander book
I had when I was a boy, and the Super Sabres
still flyed over Istambul ...
 
CONTENT:
 
a specific Turk plane with these skins
 
- Silver
- 1.AJU 111 Filo
- 1.AJU 111 Filo 'Panter'
- 1.AJU 112 Filo 'Seytan'
- 7.AJU 171 Filo 'Korsan'
- Camo 1970
- Camo 1972
- Green ex RDAF
 
 
All Historical serial numbers included.
 
 
CREDITS:
 
- Umut aka 'Pureblue' my own tutor and hangar/loading screen
and loadout.inis author;
- Hgbn for his great temps and original green skin (updated)
 
 
TO INSTALL:
 
As usual, all in mod folder.
 
To use the skins without a dedicated plane,
simple move the relative folder in F-100AD or F-100C_65
folders and delete F-100D_TuAF one.
 
Paaulopanz

F-104G_ROCAF for SF2
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888

F-104SM_ROCAF for SF2
 
This is my modified F-104G to the F-104S series (which I really like). In the late 1960s, Taiwan was looking at purchasing F-104S from Italy, the deal never went through. Only the Turkish Air Froce bought 40 F-104S from Italy.
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
NOTE:
 
In this aircraft I used the F-104AS_COCKPIT.LOD I recommend that you copy the cockpit.lod from the Spillone104's (F-104S Mod Pack).
 
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888

This is My Attempt to Bring a 8 Year old bird up to some of SF2 Standards.
 
***PLEASE READ THE "READ ME" INCLOSED*** <<<<<<<< VERY IMPORTANT
 
 
The Credits for this Package goes as follows:
 
Hawker for building this Bird.
 
ThirdWire, TK, DanW and Gang.
 
The Mirage Factory for use of the F-14 Seats.
 
FastCargo and EricJ for use of the ALQ-99 Pods.
 
Drdoyo for his Modex .Tga's.
 
Agamemnon for keeping it alive with Version 1.0
 
 
 
 
 
HAVE FUN & SEMPER FI!
 
331KillerBee

Israeli Air Force A-4N SkyHawk/Ahit for Strike Fighters 2
 
UPDATED 27/01/11
 
- Updated with Wilco's mods including; angled refuelling probe, landing light, spoilers and loadout information
- minor data.ini updates
- Opening canopy 'shift' + '0'
 
 
 
UPDATES 19/01/11
 
- Mach limit extended from the stock figure to one that allows braking of the sound barrier as Skyhawks were known to do in a dive.
 
- Weight limits on the weapon stations changed after I found some reference material with the exact figures of each pylon for the M & N model not just the total increase over previous models
 
 
 
Features:
 
 
-Year specific versions to reflect upgrades in avionics and weapons capability
 
-Modernized cockpit with HUD & Avionics
 
- Python 5 missile included
 
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to Third Wire the original aircraftl this has been modified from and Wilco

RF-4E Pack for SF2 (optimized for SF2 with expansionpack2 , optional cockpit files for SF2 only included)
 
included are =
 
RF-4E GAF early - with early GAF cockpit
RF-4E GAF late - with late GAF cockpit
RF-4E HAF slatted Wing - with early HAF cockpit
RF-4E HAF ex german - with HAF midterm cockpit
RF-4E IAF - with modified early cockpit
RF-4E IRIAF - with early GAF cockpit
RF-4EJ - with modified early cockpit
RF-4E TuAF - with late GAF cockpit
 
 
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Credit =
 
original model by - TW / Bpao / Crab02
original Templates by - Sundowner
Hangar Screens by - Soulfreak
Pilot Template by - old Diego
ALE-38 by - TMF
3D work , Skins , weapon´s and cockpit´s by - ravenclaw_007
testet by - GMG , Derk , pureblue , paulopanz and Dave
special thanks to - Crusader , Amokfloo
 
i hope i did not forget anybody
 
have fun
 
ravenclaw_007

USMC A-4M SkyHawk for Strike Fighters 2
 
UPDATED 27/01/11
 
- Landing light added thanks to wilco's mods to my A-4N
- minor data.ini updates
- Opening canopy 'shift' + '0'
 
 
UPDATES 19/01/11
 
- Mach limit extended from the stock figure to one that allows braking of the sound barrier as Skyhawks were known to do in a dive.
 
- Weight limits on the weapon stations changed after I found some reference material with the exact figures of each pylon for the M model not just the total increase over previous models
 
- Low-viz grey skin I released in the SF2 Skins section is now included.
 
 
Features:
 
 
-Year specific versions to reflect upgrades in avionics and weapons capability
 
-Modernized cockpit with HUD & Avionics
 
-AN/ASB-19 Angle Rate Bombing System (ARBS) with TV and laser spot tracker
 
-Most advanced and powerful SkyHawk used by the USMC
 
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to Third Wire for the original aircraft this has been modified from.

Top Gun A-4F 'Super Fox' for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
UPDATED 27/01/11
 
- Correct angled refueling probe added along with a landing light thanks to wilco's mods to my A-4N
- minor data.ini updates
- Opening canopy 'shift' + '0'
 
This is the modified A-4 Super F used as an Aggressor aircraft by the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) from 74 till 94. The Super F (Super Fox) was the ultimate adversary Skyhawk as it was equipped with updated J52-P-408 engine giving 11,200 pounds of thrust.
 
The Super Fox also had its avionics hump and associated equipment stripped reducing its weight and giving it an impressive better than 1:1 thrust-to-weight ratio.
 
Other modifications included the wing slats being bolted closed and removal of the cannons. However for the game I have kept the cannons and increased the rounds to 200 per gun (same as the A-4M) to give you a bit more dog fighting time :)
 
I have retained the countermeasure dispensers as I couldn’t find any information indicating they were removed but with no ECM or RWR I would advise you to avoid being engaged at beyond visual range haha.
 
Included with this aircraft is a Top Gun instuctor pilot skin.
 
 
Best way to enjoy this bird is to set up a guns only dogfight with the mission editor and go head to head with a few Tomcats.
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to column5 for their A-4E Super Echo which gave me the idea and provided a base for the skin.

Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
 
This pack contains nation specific installs of the A-4 E and H model Skyhawk’s used by Indonesia.
 
These Aircraft were obtained from the Israeli Air force via the Alpha Project in 1980. They stayed in service until 2003 when they were replaced by two Russian Su-27SK and two Su-30MK. However the Indonesian Air Force is planning to reactivate the A-4 Skyhawks by buying spare parts after the United States ended its weapons and spare part sales embargo. The aircraft made its final flight on 5 August 2005
 
 
Includes 3 different skins: 11 SkU Camo (Tan and Green), 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) & 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) Low-Viz
 
 
 
Included is a folder called “2005 plus” which if installed will extend the operational years to 2015 with a ‘very_rare’ availability representing the above proposed reactivation.
 
 
 
These are basically the stock E and H Ahit with skins upgraded for SF2 from the Wings over Timor campaign. Credit goes to Third Wire and the ‘A Team’
 
 
 
I made this after Wrench released the SF2 Modern Darwin terrain and I wanted some half decent opposition, to go along with some skins I updated for the SU-27SK & F-5, for the Aussie Hornets and Kiwi Skyhawks to do battle with.
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles but should only require SF2I
 
 
Credit goes to Third wire for the game and A-4 models, Dev A-Team of Capun and CB Productions for permition to use thier modified skins.
 
 

This mod aims to take the wonderful F4D-1 Skyray as created by Julhelm....and give it the ULTIMATE face-lift. Along with the 4 original skins and the fixes of Julhelm's updates.....I have ADDED 23.............YES TWENTY-THREE more authentic squadrons for you to choose from.
You now have access to EVERY operational Navy and Marine fighter squadron which operated the Skyray along with the VAST MAJORITY of utility and test squadrons as well. This is a large but COMPREHENSIVE file for Skyray lovers only!!
 
NEW NAVY SQUADRONS INCLUDED:
 
NATC of Patuxent River NAS, Maryland
VC-3 of Moffett FIeld NAS, Calif.
VX-3 of Oceana NAS, Virginia
VU-3 of North Island NAS, Calif.
VX-4 of Point Magu NAS, Calif.
VF-13 "Nightcappers"
VF-23 " Vigilantes"
VF-51 "Screaming Eagles"
VF-101 "Grim Reapers"
VF-141 "Iron Angels"
VF-162 "Hunters"
FAWTULANT of Key West NAS, Florida
Fleet Air Gunnery Unit Pacific (FAGU) of NAAS El Centro, Calif.
Naval Air Reserve Wing 88 of Olathe NAS, Kansas
US Naval Test Pilot School of Patuxent River NAS, Maryland
 
NEW USMC SQUADRONS INCLUDED:
 
H&MS-15
H&MS-24
VMF(AW)-114 "Death Dealers"
VMF(AW)-115 "Silver Eagles"
VMF(AW)-314 "Black Knights"
VMF(AW)-513 "Flying Nightmares"
VMF(AW)-531 "Grey Ghosts"
VMF(AW)-542 "Tigers"
 
Along with the new squadrons and COLORFUL SKINS.... you will find a tweeked fight model, more historically accurate weapons loadout, and a centerline NAV PAC like was carried on the real Skyray.
I have also corrected some inaccuracies on the VF(AW)-3 skin to better reflect the NORAD air defense history of this PROMINENT squadron......known as the "Blue Nemesis".
A new sound file for the J-57 engine is included. Now it even sounds like a Skyray!
An installation READ ME FILE is included.
 
Original CREDITS to Julhelm for his SUPERB Skyray model, cockpit and layered templates.........nicely done!!
Honorable mention to NeverEnough for bringing over the Skyray to SF2.

Strike Fighters 2 Canberra B(I) mk12 operated by the Royal New Zealand Air force and Canberra B.2 loaned by the RNZAF before the purchase of the mk12
 
 
The B.2 is the stock B.2 with RNZAF skin/markings and make flyable with the cockpit from the SF B.2 by Ahmed Junaid Raza & Daniel "Kessselbrut" Himmel
 
The mk12 was made by modifying the Canberra B(I) mk12 (South African AF) by Ahmed Junaid Raza
 
Credit also goes to MigBuster and spinners for their part in the original mods and of course Third Wire.
 
To install place files in appropriate folders and override. Make sure you read the original readme as well.
 
You will need the Europe expansion Pack 2 to use the B.2
 
 
History on the RNZAF Canberra:
 
In 1958, while awaiting delivery of their own Canberras, the RNZAF "hired" a squadron of 17 B.2s and three T.4s from the RAF as part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. The B.2s and one T.4 were used, from 1958 until 1962, by the then newly formed RNZAF 75 Squadron. The squadron was based at RAF Tengah (Singapore) and became involved in active service during the Malayan emergency with their first bombing raid being carried out on 30 September 1959.
In February 1958 New Zealand placed a contract for 11 aircraft for use by 14 Sqd, the contract called for nine B(I)12 and two T.13 Canberras. The B(I)12 was the equivalent of the RAF's B(I)8 but with auto-pilot and modified navigation kit. The T.13 was equivalent to the T.4 but with auto-pilot and an extra bomb bay fuel tank.
14 Squadron was based at RNZAF Ohakea in New Zealand
Initially the squadron continued to use their D.H. Vampires for rocket projectile firing practice as the B(I)12s did not get this capability until December 1961. Trials then began with wing-pylon mounted Microcell rocket launchers each holding 37 rockets. Gradually the squadron achieved operational status in all its roles, including anti-shipping, and took part in deployment exercises to Singapore as part of the Commonwealth Reinforcement Force.
In late 1962, the OCU was incorporated into the squadron as "C" Flight giving 14 Squadron a strength of ten B(I)12s and two T.13s. In 1964 the B(I)12s received their camouflage paint scheme ready for deployment to Singapore. 14 Sqd arrived in Singapore in September 1964 to assist in Operation Confrontation against Indonesia. A month later they went to the forward base at Labuan but were moved back to Tengah a week later! 14 Sqd stayed as part of the FEAF and, in March 1965, moved to RAAF Butterworth in Malaya. Not for long however. In 1966 the squadron returned to RNZAF Ohakea. Sadly, in the final month at Butterworth, NZ6104 crashed during a low-level RP attack at the China Rock range.
Back in NZ, the decision had been taken to phase out the B(I)12 which duly took place in July 1970. New Zealand's Canberras were sold as a job-lot to India in November 1970. Some are still flying today
 
 
 

PASKO's, Column5's and Marcello's Grumman F9F-5 Panther.
 
All I did was modifying it for use in SF2.
 
Changes made:
 
1) Changed the pit to the standard A-4B pit.
2) changed the loadout to weapons available in version of juni SF2 (no EXP or anything added).
3) Replaced the original skin of VMF-331 by one made by Wrench. This skin fits the plane best. The other skins show gaps along the back of the plane and on the nose. Hope he doesn't mind. I did not ask specific permission to use his skin.
3) There is an error with LOD3. It shows the nose cone perpendicular to the plane. I solved this by removing lod3.
4) Animation. Wingfold is active use shift 1.
 
 
That's it. All other credits go to the orignal builders of this beautifull plane.
 
The original readme is attached below.
 
To install, just drop the files in the '[Drive]:\Users\[name]\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2'.
 
 
6 januari 2011
 
Redeye

B-47E SF-2 FIX
 
Hi Folks,
here isn't a full plane (that You can download at Colum5 here http://www.column5.us/aircraft.shtml)
but only a fix for removing white crosses and tailfin issue (no material assigned).
 
The input came from our friend Gaunt aka Imre, who reported me that noisy bug.
 
To complete the SF-2 standard conversion I added the userlist.ini (a very very simple task indeed).
 
You have only to put the included folder in you mod/objects/aircraft one and let overwrite.
 
This little work is dedicated to original makers of this fantastic plane (very good for an early '50 campaign).
 
Enjoy.
 
Paul

Kuwaiti A-4KU for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
This is the A-4KU flown by the Kuwait Air force during and leading up to the Gulf War I. It is from the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign set and I updated it for SF2 as well as changing some of the data.ini information to more accurately reflect the aircraft.
 
NOTE: The original A-4KU uses Strikefighter 1 series LODS so you will have to have WoV to use this aircraft. (I ignorantly didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to include the series 1 LODS in the upload so that’s why I have now removed them)
 
 
Included is an extensive RWR.LST file and RWR.TGA files, a ‘Free Kuwait’ skin and pre invasion skin.
 
 
INSTILATION:
 
1,Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
2,Extract the original lod files from WoV ObjectData.cat using the CAT extractor. Following lods: A-4F.LOD, A-4F_lod002.LOD, A-4F_lod003.LOD, A-4F_lod004.LOD, AV-8A_LOD4.LOD & A-4F_lod005.LOD once extracted should go to the A-4KU_Kuwait folder.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to JSF_Aggie for the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign the original A-4KU came from.
 
 

This is a reworking of the RAAF Macchi MB-326H Attack/Trainer based on the mod by Charles. I have just tidied it up for SF2. All credit goes to the original design team who created this aircraft mod.
 
This is a complete aircraft with three skins: A camo scheme, RAAF Grey scheme and the Fanta Can scheme of the Roulettes aerobatic team. The M134 Gunpod and Macchi Fuel tank are included.

Lockheed NF-104A for Strike Fighters 2
 
In 1963, three ex-USAF F-104As (56-756, -760, and -762) were taken out of storage at Davis Monthan AFB and modified as NF-104A aerospace training aircraft. All of the military equipment was removed and the original F-104A vertical fin was replaced by the larger fin that was used on the F-104G. The wingspan was increased by four feet (to 25.94 feet) and a set of hydrogen peroxide control thrusters were mounted at the nose, tail, and wingtips. A 6000 pound thrust Rocketdyne LR121/AR-2-NA-1 auxiliary rocket engine was mounted on the tail above the jet exhaust pipe. This rocket engine could be throttled from 3000 to 6000 pounds of thrust, and the burn time was about 105 seconds.
 
The first NF-104A was delivered on October 1, 1963, with the other two following a month later. They were operated by the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards AFB, which was commanded at that time by Colonel Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager.
 
On December 6, 1963, the first NF-104A set an unofficial world altitude record of 118,860 feet for aircraft taking off under their own power. The official record at that time was 113,829 feet, set by the Mikoyan/Gurevich Ye-66A, an experimental version of the MiG-21 Fishbed. Later, the same NF-104A flown by Major R. W. Smith reached an altitude of 120,800 feet.
 
On December 10, 1963, the second NF-104A (56-762), with Chuck Yeager at the controls, went out of control at an altitude of 104,000 feet and fell in a flat spin to 11,000 feet. Yeager managed to eject successfully at that altitude, although he was badly burned on his face by the rocket motor of his ejector seat. The aircraft was destroyed in the ensuing crash. An investigation later showed that the cause of the crash was a spin that resulted from excessive angle of attack and lack of aircraft response. The excessive angle of attack was not caused by pilot input but by a gyroscopic condition set up by the J79 engine spooling after shut down for the rocket-powered zoom climb phase. So it wasn't Chuck's fault.
 
In June of 1971, the third NF-104A, with Capt. Howard C. Thompson at the controls, suffered an inflight explosion of its rocket motor. Although Thompson was able to land safely, the aircraft's rocket motor and half its rudder were blown away. Since the program was about to end in any case, this aircraft was retired.
 
The number one NF-104A is currently on display on top of a pylon in front of the USAF Test Pilot School.
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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
Another thing... there are some minor differences between SFP1 and SF2E models and one of these is a bit different mapping on the nose. So it will be included an optional SFP1 f-104_2.bmp file.
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Pilot Notes:
 
-The rocket engine is set to use "Thrust vectoring" as a throttle control to permit separate control from the jet engine. The rocket will operate only with afterburning regime and with only 2 stages, half and full power. From idle to military it will not generate thrust and so will not affect fuel consumption.
 
-This plane is equipped with hydrogen peroxide Reaction Control System like the real plane. To engage the system simply throttle the rocket a bit over idle.
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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:
 
Added 3D parts: Spillone104
Textures : Spillone104 with great Bobrock templates.
Decals : JimBib
Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
INI and FM : Starfighter2 and Spillone104
Effects : Starfighter2, X-Ray and Spillone104
Sounds : Spillone104
 
Beta testers : X-Ray, Starfighter2 and TheTestPilot
 
Special thanks to the Team that created the original NF-104A mod for SFP1. (original readme included!)
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Legal stuff:
 
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
 
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Enjoy the ride and land safe ;-)
 
 

F-84F Mega Skin-Pack & update.



By Ludo.m54, Soulfreak & Ravenclaw_007


 
 
This is an update for the Stock Thirdwire F-84F for StrikeFighters 2 (latest standart).
Addet new Tanks. some Parts on the model and some ini changes done.
 
This Mod is optimizrd for the latest SF2 Standart (Exp. Pack 2)
 
Addet:
- Wing Pitot (pressure probe) for the J-65-W-7 Engine
- New Drop Tanks
- New Weapons
- New Hangar & Loading Screens
- 2 New USAF Skins
- 12 New West-German Skins (All Units covered)
- 11 New Armée de l'Air Skins
- addet Zurawskis F-86 cockpit to make the F-84F flyable
- Edited the inis (Loadout, Data)
Skins are all in High Rez.
User with a not so powerful system should resize the Skin bitmaps to 1024x1024.
 
Credits:
 
- Ludo.m54 for the outstanding Templates, the French & 78TFS Skins
- Ravenclaw_007 for the new Tanks, weapons, Pressure Probe & Ini edits
- Zurawski for the F-86 cockpit
- Wrench for his Work before on the F-84F
- Soulfreak for the German & the 4512th CCTS Skins and the new hangar & loading screens
- Thirdwire for this great Simulation Series & the stock F-84F
 
Special Thanks to Harald Hensel from www.hahen.de who providet great references to me about the F-84F in the GAF.
 
 
 
Mod is for SF2 Serie (latest Standart)!!!
 
integrated tanks removed and addet Ravenclaw´s tanks.
Mod is tested only in SF2 europe Exp. 2
 
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this Mod is released under the freeware licensing agreement
http://combatace.com/topic/26131-freeware-licensing/
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I hope you´ll like this Mod.
 
Schapen, 04th Decembre 2010
 
Carlo "Souli" Vecchi

MiG-21 LanceR A & C updated update.
 
 
This is an update of dtmdragons LanceR A & C for StrikeFighters 2.
Addet new Tanks and did some ini changes.
Now you can open manual the canopy (animation 10)
select the Romanian Blue Tanks
And i addet 2 New Skins (Done by me & Bobrock).
I made new Hangar & Loading Screens
 
I made also alternate Hangar & Loading Screens for wide screens.
They are in the "Alternate_Widescreen_Hangar_Loading_Screens" folder.
 
Credits:
 
- Bobrock for the nice Templates and Basic Grey skin
- Crusader for the work on the Tank
- dtmdragon for the Basic LanceR SF2 update
- Eagle 99 for the basic SF1 LanceR Mod
 
Back up your stuff before installing new mods!
 
Only a tip for the Installation: Delete the things from the older mod out of the Aircrafts folder (Saves Space on HDD)!
But it´s not needet
 
You have to read the Readme!!!
 
Mod is for SF2 Serie!!!
 
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this Mod is released under the freeware licensing agreement
http://combatace.com/topic/26131-freeware-licensing/
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I hope you´ll like this Mod.
 
Schapen, 30th Novembre 2010
 
Carlo "Souli" Vecchi

A-4AR FightingHawk by the Banidos Team updated for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
 
-This is the SF1 A-4AR by the Banidos Team updated for SF2 http://combatace.com/files/file/7406-upgraded-a-4-ar-fighting-hawk/
 
-I have made a few INI edits to better reflect the data I found on the A-4M and A-4AR as well as a modern pilot and extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
-The cockpit and avionics have also been replaced/changed
 
 
I didn't know which of my two A-4AR vertions people would like so I've uploaded both and you can decide :)
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
 
Credit: Goes to Soulfreak, Ravens**t, Wrench, Torno and alejandro for thier work on past A-4AR skins/Aircraft
 
 
 

Israeli Air Force F-4E Kurnass 2000 for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
 
Features:
 
 
-Modernized cockpit and avionics
 
-Modernized weapons capability
 
-Most advanced version of the F-4E used by the Israeli Air Force
 
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to Wrench and Third Wire for the original aircraft this has been modified from

Romanian Air Force Mig-21 LanceR A & C models updated for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
 
Features:
 
 
-A model LanceR
 
-B model LanceR
 
-Modernized cockpit with HUD & TWS RWR
 
-Correct loadout files with Python 3 missiles, LGBs and LITENING pod
 
-Modernized weapons capability with ability to carry NATO and Israeli ordinance
 
-Modernized Elta EL/M-2032 Air combat radar and avionics
 
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
 
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
 
Credit: Eagle99

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C-160D Transall Addon for SF2 series
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General:
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The C-160D Transall was the main tactical transport aircraft of the german air force from 1968 on.
Retirement was planned for 2010, but due to problems with the A400M the (so called) "Trall" will stay
a few years more in service. In the nineties the fleet got upgraded with a new avionic suit and some
aircraft got equiped with the AN/AAR-54(V) missile warner and counter measure pods.
 
Installation:
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Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack.
If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce!
If you have allready custom craters installed, you MUST install the ones here manually!
 
Model features:
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+ Multiple LODs
+ Cockpit
+ Damage model
+ Destroyed aircraft model
+ Cargo pallets (dropable)
+ Paratroopers (German "Fallschirmjaeger")
+ Animation for parked aircraft, this cannot been used manually
+ The aircraft number you are using is displayed in cockpit
 
Handling:
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+To drop the paratroopers, open the bombbay (side doors)
+To drop the cargo pallets, open the ramp with animation key "9"
+To use the windshield whipers, use animation key "8"
 
Credits:
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+Thanks to the GMG for decals and testing
+Special thanks to the team of "Gemeinsam Helfen e.V.", who built a C-160D for the MS Flight Simulator.
They helped me alot with info and pictures!
 
Note:
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Both cockpit and external model are quite high polygon models, if you face FPS drops, there would be no
other solution as to upgrade your system!
 
Hope you enjoy this!
 
Florian

MiG-9 "Fargo" -Update Pak for SF2 (all, merged or not)


 
This is a "minor" rebuild of the flight model for this 1st Generation Soviet Jet fighter by Timmy. It borrows heavliy from other work; I've just tried to combine and adjust to get it a little better (it's like around 110% better than it was!)
 
Everything has been tweeked to SF2 standards; folderized decals for the PLAAF skins, use of stock in-game decals for Soviet Borts (and some other decal tweeks), the 260gallon/900 liter drop tanks, my semi-craptastic "PilotER" (we really do need a new early soviet jet pilot figure!) and the 'migengine' sound borrowed from TMF's MiG-21F, a new SF2-style hangar screen, and cockpit (modded from Kesselbruts Spitfire pit, called "1JetCockpit", that while not perfect, works pretty damn good). Instruments are still in English characters, but have been converted to metric readings in the cockpit ini.
 
This is a complete aircraft, ready to unzip and fly away. While the flight modeling is VASTLY improved, it could still use a little fine-tuning. I welcome compentent modders to take this one, and bring it all the way home.
 
As always full, detailed install instruction are included in the pack, so READ them!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein