Cold War Era Aircraft

Mig-21M
 
 
The Mig-21M (modernizeerovannyy) was the export version of the Mig-21S (Sapfeer-21 radar), the first fighter of the third generation Mig-21s.
 
Both NATO nickname was Fishbed-J, the engine was the Soyuz R11F2S-300.
 
It differed from the domestic version in two important respects: the downgraded (simplified) avionics and the built-in GSh-23L gun.
 
The Mig-21MF (modernizeerovannyy forseerovannyy), the export version of the Mig-21SM (S-modernizeerovannyy), all named Fishbed-J too, had the more powerfull engine Soyuz R13-300, the rear view periscope and two blast deflectors below the blow-in doors.
 
The Mig-21M was exported in East Germany (87), Poland (36), Czechoslovakia (24), Romania (60), Yugoslavia (25), Bulgaria (15), Syria (12), Egypt (12) and India.
 
The IAF had 65 Soviet-built Mig-21M (izdeliye 96) were called in India Mig-21MF, but the Indian-built Type-88(izdeliye 96F) , very similar to soviet Mig-21MF, was called Mig-21M , that caused some misunderstandings …..
 
This is taken from Yefim Gordon’s Mig-21 masterpiece.
 
There was’nt in TW/TK simulations.
 
So I started from the Mig-21MF and removed the periscope and the blast deflectors, changed the engine stats (data taken from previous Mig-21S mod), made some other editings (performances and weapons) took some stock MF skins (Soviet, Syrian and Eaf), made new ones and historical known serial numbers.
 
I was not able to remove periscope from inside the cockpit, if someone could , do it please.
 
Because some Mig-21M were sometime “retrofitted” with periscope and blast plates, I included in the pack a dedicated “retrofitted” data.ini. You have only to change it with the stock one.
In this way the plane is identical in shape to Mig-21MF.
 
In fact the IAF planes were “retrofitted”.
 
 
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The new skins included:
 
1) LSK Silver & Camo with historical serial numbers (made on Souli’s original work as usual) and “Q” quality marks on appropriate planes;
2) PWL Silver with historical serial numbers;
3) Yugo Silver with historical serial numbers;
4) IAF Silver & Camo with known historical serial numbers;
5) FAR Silver with historical serial numbers;
 
Stock Soviet, EAF and Syrian skin included.
 
Credits (I hope no mistake ..):
 
- Ordway for his wonderfull cockipt;
- Spillone-104 for dedicated sound;
- Soulfreak for LSK stencils
 
To install: simply put everithing in your mod SF-2 folder.
 
Pictures and Screenshots as usual.
 
Happy fly.
Paolo
 
 
 
 
P.S. this is an "open mod" everyone can help with historical references or FM tuning.

Here is the F-105F and F-105G modified for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The RWR system has been updated to SF2V standard.
 
The aircraft was tested in SF2 Vietnam ver.May09b.
 
-Storm
 
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F-105F-1 Early, F-105F-1 Late and F-105G
for
Strike Fighters : Project 1
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build 21-03-2004
 
 
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Installation
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To install these aircraft simply unzip the 3 three folders and place them in your "Strikefighters\Objects\Aircraft" directory.
Then simply run strike fighters selecting Single Mission and picking the F-105F-1 Early, F-105F-1 Late or F-105G from the list of flyable aircraft.
 
 
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Notes
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You'll need to wait for Service pack 3 to get working tape gauges.
 
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F-105F and G Thunderchief introduction & History
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The F-105F was heavily committed to combat over Southeast Asia. Some were quickly adapted for the "Wild Weasel" air-defense suppression role, fitted with electronics to detect enemy radars and target air defense sites for destruction in advance of strike packages. The original Air Force "Wild Weasel I" was a modified two-seat North American F-100F Super Sabre, but the F-100 wasn't fast enough to keep up with F-105 strike packages, and so the F-105F was selected for the role.
 
The major elements of the modification were addition of the "APR-25 Radar Homing And Warning (RHAW)" system, which picked up and located radar sites; the "APR-26 Launch Warning Receiver (LWR)", which provided warning of a missile launch; and an "IR-133 Scan Receiver" to search for emitters. The back-seat "electronics warfare officer (EWO)" controlled these devices and had a cockpit CRT to help locate targets.
 
The first such F-105F "Wild Weasel II", sometimes informally known as an "EF-105F", performed its first flight on 15 January 1966, and the Wild Weasel Thuds were engaged in active combat by the spring of that year. A total of 86 Wild Weasel F-105F conversions were performed.
 
The Wild Weasel F-105F was armed with the new "AGM-45 Shrike Anti-Radar Missile (ARM)", a modified Sparrow AAM with a radar-homing head, to destroy radar transmitters, and attacked air-defense sites with CBU-24 cluster bombs and other munitions. Sometimes Wild Weasel F-105Fs worked with F-105Ds in "hunter-killer" teams, with the Wild Weasel Thud pinpointing the target and the F-105Ds destroying it.
 
While other aircraft could avoid air-defense sites when possible, Wild Weasels actually had to attract their attention and take them on. This led to the Wild Weasel motto, which was "YGBSM", standing for "You Gotta Be s**ttin' Me!" Apparently this was the reaction of the first Wild Weasel aircrews when they were told what they were getting themselves into.
 
Wild Weasel crews were generally gutsy sorts, and they evolved tactics for outflying SAMs launched at them. They would watch for a missile launch, and then fly straight at the SAM at high speed, turning at the last moment. The fast-moving SAM would not be able to turn quickly enough to bring the fighter into the blast radius of its warhead.
 
 
Two Wild Weasel F-105F pilots won the highest American military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor. On 10 March 1967, Captain Merlyn F. Dethlefsen was piloting one of four Wild Weasel Thuds paving the way for a strike package. The leader was shot down by anti-aircraft fire, and North Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter made repeated passes on the survivors, trying to force them to dump their ordnance. Dethlefsen pressed home the attack anyway and destroyed the site. All three surviving Wild Weasels returned home with severe damage. Dethlefsen was personally awarded the medal by President Johnson.
 
On 19 April 1967, Lieutenant Colonel Leo K. Thorsness had completed a Wild Weasel strike when his wingmates were shot down. He was low on fuel but stayed around to cover the air rescue operation, driving of a flight of MiG-17s that tried to interfere. Thorsness shot down one MiG and damaged another. He passed up an opportunity to refuel from a tanker when another aircraft breathing fumes showed up, and landed safely at Ubon, a forward base in Thailand.
 
On 30 April, Thorsness' F-105 was hit and badly damaged. He and his EWO ejected, Thorsness being badly injured in the process, and were captured by the North Vietnamese. They spent over six years in a North Vietnamese POW camp.
 
* 56 Wild Weasel F-105Fs were later updated to an improved "Wild Weasel III" configuration with the designation "F-105G", featuring improved avionics, as well as jammer pods that were faired into the forward fuselage, freeing up the underwing pylons for other stores. 14 of the F-105Gs were further modified to carry the big AGM-78 "Standard Anti-Radar Missile (STARM)", an air-launched variant of the US Navy's "Standard" SAM.
 
 
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Known Issues
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* Service pack 3 needed for tape gauges
 
 
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Aircraft Files
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Authored by David:
 
Models and Cockpit models
 
Authored by Lansen & David:
 
Cockpit textures
 
Authored by Sundowner:
 
All Skins
 
Authored by Column5:
 
Flight model/data file
 
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Thanks to
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Sundonwer
Lansen
Sundowner
Column5
Volksjaeger
Sundonwer ;)

Here is the F-86K structured for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The aircraft was tested in SF2 Europe.
 
-Storm
 
 
 
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F-86K (Early Model) Sabre by Bunyap, Fubar512.
Skins by USAFMTL and Sundowner.
Original 3D model by Zur.
 
This is the early F-86K (pre ser number 56-4116) with the narrow chord wing. Later Ks had the extended F-40 wing and earlier ones were retrofitted. I'll have those when the L is done...
 
Put the plane in your aircraft folder. The skins are semi accurate based on the vague info I have on the K models of W Germany and Italy. Sleepy Sweeper is going to hook up the Norwegian Kilos. ( I think)
 
Make sure you have the latest wep pack to get the F-86 drop tanks.
 
Also in an update to the F-86D-45 which fixes the lights postions. Put that file in your main F-86D-45 folder and overwrite.
 
 
USAFMTL and the Dog Sabre Team.
www.combatace.com

Here is the F-86D-45 structured for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The aircraft was tested in SF2 Europe.
 
-Storm
 
 
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F-86D-45 Dog Sabre by Bunyap, Fubar512.
Skins by USAFMTL and Sundowner.
Original 3D model by Zur.
 
Final notes
 
This is good for taking out bombers. If you are lucky. Dogfighting fighters in it though, forget it. You will be able to see what the pilots of this aircraft had to go through in case of a war. It was not a ground attack aircraft, it was used for intercepts, high speed recon (if ever) and CAP's over the US and Canada. Good luck, you will need it.
 
USAFMTL and the Dog Sabre Team.
www.combatace.com

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Arab Air Forces SU-7BMK Fitter-A ver. 1.1 for SF2
 
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This aircraft is an update of the excellent SF1 add-on "NKAF Su-7BMK" by Bob *howling1* Hauser for SF2.
 
The NKAF Su-7BMK:
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...mp;showfile=718
 
Modification over ver. 1.0:
Fixed loadout problem
 
 
Installation:
 
1. Unrar Su-7BMK Arab air forces to a temporary folder.
 
2. Open SF2 Su-7BMK Arab air forces
copy the folder SU-7BMK(EAF) and paste into
C:\Documents and Settings\your name\My Documents\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects\Aircraft folder
 
 
Thats all,
 
Special Thanks To :
Bob *howling1* Hauser for his permission to use his model.
Thirdwire for Excellent simulator.
 
For Questions or comments send me a message
 
 
Enjoy
 
Guyran

Credits
 
Aircraft
 
F-104C-10 and F-104D-10 Starfighters Mod by USAFMTL
Original Model by Ajunaidr
Skins by Sundowner
Decals and data ini tweaks by USAFMTL
Avionics by Fubar
Drop tanks and data by Crab_02
 
Cockpit
 
starfighter 2
 
 
Simple SF2 conversion and bundled together by me Snapper 21.
 
 
Copy files to your mod folder in my documents.
 
 
Anything or anybody I have forgotten please pm at Combatace.

RF-101A Voodoo for SF2 by erikgen

RF-101G Voodoo for SF2 by erkigen
 
Updated lod to fix shadow problems.
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

Early F-101B Voodoo for SF2 by erikgen
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

F-101B Voodoo for SF2 by erikgen
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

F-101A/C Voodoo for SF2 by Erikgen
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

RF-101C Voodoo for SF2
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

RF-101B Voodoo V1.2 for SF2 by Erikgen
 
Fixed LOD, for shadow problems. 05 Nov 09
 
Feb 2010 Patch Updated by Jat

Mirage Factory F-4G Phantom for SF2 series

Mirage Factory F-4E Phantom ARN-101 aka "Arnie" for SF2 series.

EC-130H Compass Call by Dels
Decals by Dave "USAFMTL"
MOAB by FastCargo Converted for SF2 use by Dave "USAFMTL"
 
For SF2/SF2:V/SF2:E
 
Footnote:
 
I wanted this plane because it represents Command and Control of which I do in the military. Doesn't have much utility in the game but it does look cool on the flight line and dropping MOAB's is too much fun. Thank you Dels for taking this special request.

F-111A/D/E/F EF-111A and FB-111A By FastCargo
SF2 Conversions by Dave USAFMTL
Skin by Jat81500
Decals, Hangar Screen by USAFMTL
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Sounds by the Mirage Factory
Avionics by MJ.
Pit by NormanKnight
 
Installation:
 
Copy the contents of this archive into your Saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2 directory except for this readme file. Allow overwrites.
 
Will work in SF2:V and SF2:E.
 
This mod also uses the updated RWR's. Which are so choice.
 
 
Enjoy
 
Dave USAFMTL

Here is the F-111K revamped for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The RWR system has been updated to SF2E standard.
 
The F-111K will have the Vector RWR suite as was standard for those service years.
 
The aircraft was tested in SF2 Europe.
 
-Storm
 
---------------- Original Release -------------------------------
 
F-111K Version 2.0 By FastCargo (Initial Release)
Skins, Decals, Hangar/loadiong screens, by Nicky and Spinners (Awesome work)
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
FM by Column5
Sounds by the Mirage Factory
Avionics by MJ.
Pit by NormanKnight

Here is the F-111C/G revamped for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The RWR system has been updated to SF2E standard.
 
The F-111C(Early) will have the Vector RWR suite as was standard for those service years.
 
The F-111C(Late) has been upgraded to the TEWS.
 
The F-111G also was upgraded to the TEWS.
 
All aircraft were tested in SF2 Europe.
 
-Storm
 
------------- Original Release -------------------------------
 
F-111C/G Version 2.0 By FastCargo
Skin by Jat81500
Decals, Hangar Screen by USAFMTL (also Ant)
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Original FM by Column5
Sounds by the Mirage Factory
Avionics and Gunsight by MJ
Drop Tank Hex Edits by Ant
Pit by NormanKnight

Here is the F-111B revamped for use in the SF2 series and it's file system.
 
The RWR system has been updated to SF2E standard. It was tested in SF2 Vietnam and SF2 Europe.
 
The F-111B has been upgraded to the Vector RWR suite, borrowed from the F-4D_67, as was standard for those service years.
 
-Storm
 
----------- Original Release -------------------------
 
F-111B Version 2.0 By FastCargo (Initial Release)
Skin by Jat81500 and EricJ
Decals by USAFMTL
Hangar/Loading Screen by FastCargo
Fm by Column5
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Sounds by the Mirage Factory
Avionics by MJ
Pit by NormanKnight

RF-111A Version 1.1 By FastCargo
Skin by Jat81500
Decals, by USAFMTL
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Sounds and some avionics files by the Mirage Factory
Avionics Help by MJ
Pit by NormanKnight
 
For SF2 Only (Release 1.1)
 
Updated version reactivates afterburners and other minor tweaks.
 
Installation:
 
Put the contents in your main SF2 mod directory. The folder will populate themselves.
 
i.e. saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2
Will work in SF2/V/E/I.
 
Weapons will automatically show.
 
Enjoy and thanks FC for making this.
 
Dave USAFMTL

This will give you yet another F-4 to fly...
 
For SF2/SF2V........read the readme

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

MiG-15bis and UTI brought close to SF2 standards. Only has Silver Skins.
 
v1.1 (29 March, 2009)
 
-Updated Engine Data based on the IL-28
-New Canopy System (animation key 10)
-Disabled Second and Third LOD on bis due to errors
-Added MiG-15Engine.WAV by Tazkiller
 
v1.2 (30 March, 2009)
-Added Ordway's MiG-15bis Cockpit
-Updated Cockpit Seat Position
-Ejection Seat fuctional
-All Units changed to Metric System
 
v1.3 (21 November, 2009)
-Updated damageholes to dds format
-Added Tank (ops)
-Added 12.7 UBK for UTI
-Added Early VVS Pilot
-Ground Destroyed model added
-FM Updted
-Bis Wing Textures updated
-UserLists Added
-Short Name Added
 
Template can be found HERE.
 
 
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms. Visit the URL below for more info.
 
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131

This is a simple mod of the excellent Third Wire Hunter to give a flyable F.5 with markings for No.34 and No.56 squadrons of RAF Middle East Command based in Dhimar during the mid to late 1950's.
 
Whilst both squadrons did actually operate the Hunter F.5 the markings for No.56 squadron are slightly 'generic' but the serial numbers are genuine enough. Two extra No.34 decals are included (34Patch and 34RoundelBars) if you prefer that squadron to have the same look as No.56 squadron and/or for you to use elsewhere.
 
Regards
 
Spinners