Working for the Weekend: ANG/AFRES Vipers in the 1980s Pt1
This mod is a skin pack that represents the Block 10 F-16A in Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves, via the F-16ABlk10 based on the stock TW F-16A Netz
Included: 14 skins and decal sets for the F-16ABlk10
Required: SF2:Israel or full merged install (for stock F-16A lod)
Instructions: load contents of "2 mod folder" into mod folder of your choice, allow overwrites as necessary
Credits
TW original F-16A Netz aircraft model
Dave,Wrench,Blue Cove Studios original work converting Israeli a/c to USAF a/c
daddyairplanes skin, decal work minor ini edits
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Hello, and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Eurofighter Typhoon 2000 B
Improvements on the Beta in 3ds Max by me:
- Pilot with the BAE helmet system
- Refueling probe
- Added a drogue parachute
- A new PIRATE system was added to the 3ds Max model
- Towed decoy
- Added pilot ladder and engine cover, and removed 'remove before flight' tags
- Added a minor addon to the model and fixed some minor 3ds model imperfections
- Added 2 lods: 001 and 002
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the required texture. (Tested and works only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
// Please add to Soundlist (if you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX to the correct number
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=J79Burner
[J79Burner]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=FALSE
FrequencyControl=TRUE
NumBuffers=1
Looped=TRUE
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model, and everything included with i,t for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
- Coupi for making and reworking the data files, fixing hitboxes, improving the RWR system, increasing magnification of the camera, enhancing the visual of the IRST/PIRATE system, testing, and screenshots.
- Compufat for working on the 2 textures, decals, and testing the model.
- Sundowner for sending me the 3ds Max file and the Photoshop files.
- New pilot.
- Soulfreak: for reworking and fixing the textures for the B model
- Bongodriver for giving me his permission to use his beautiful Eurofighter Typhoon model and add the update/upload file to the community.
Original Beta credit from ace888 readme file: EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon "BETA" Pack
"All work is done by me (ace888) with the exception of the credits given to the people below:
- Bongodriver - Aircraft/Seat/.LODs and most of the.INIs (with tweaks by me)
- ChrisBV - Pilots (I slightly modified the skin)
- Florian/JAT - Pilot
- Ravenclaw - Weapons (I modified one of the weapons to make the GBU-48B)
- FastCargo - Fakepilot
- Eagle114th - Wingtip vortex (I modified both the skakey/straight vortex effects, also can use both at the same time)
- Spillone104 - Engine sounds.
Please, if I forgot anyone, let me know.
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally, not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
- 3d Max 2009
- UVLayout v2 Pro
- Substance Painter
- Adobe Photoshop
- Mixamo
If you need any assistance, please contact me at
gkabs@gkabs.net or gulfknights.net
Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Eurofighter Typhoon 2000 with 2 textures set Kuwait and Qatar.
improvement on the Beta in 3ds Max by me:
Pilot with BAE helmet system
Refueling probe
Added a drag parachute
A new PIRATE system was added to the 3ds Max model
Towed decoy
added pilot ladder and engine cover and remove before flight tags
Added miner addon to the model and fixed some model miner 3ds model imperfections
Added 2 lod 001 and 002 lod
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
//Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=J79Burner
[J79Burner]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=FALSE
FrequencyControl=TRUE
NumBuffers=1
Looped=TRUE
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
Shift+1 to open canopy
Shift+2 Deploy refueling probe
Shift+4 Deploy the towed decoy
Virgin 1.0.1
Minor fix in 3ds Max for the LOD file fixing the textures setting and changes made to the
Specular/Glossiness/Reflection
Big thanks to bazillius for his help understanding more things for setting up the material in 3ds Max for jets.
Just download GK_KAF_QAF_Typhoon_Beta_02.zip and overnight the old files with the new one.
Virgin 1.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Coupi for reworking the data files, fixing hitboxes, improving the RWR system, improving increased magnification of the camera, the visual of the IRST/PIRATE system, and testing.
Compufat for working on the 2 textures, Decals and testing the model.
Sundowner for sending me the 3ds Max file and the Photoshop files
Pilots: GKABS (3D models) and Ludo.m54 (texture)
Bongodriver for giving me his permission to use his beautiful Eurofighter Typhoon model and add the update/upload file to the community
Original Beta credit form ace888 readme file: EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon "BETA" Pack
"All work is done by me (ace888) with the exception of the credits given to the people below:
Bongodriver - Aircraft/Seat/.LODs and most of the .INIs (with tweaks by me)
ChrisBV - Pilots (I slightly modified the skin)
Florian/JAT - Pilot
Ravenclaw - Weapons (I modified one of the weapons to make the GBU-48B)
FastCargo - Fakepilot
Eagle114th - Wingtip vortex (I modified both the skakey/straight vortex effects, also can use both at the same time)
Spillone104 - Engine sounds
Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo
If you need any assistance please contact me at
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net
F-15 Eagle YAP (Bobrock) Update Pack...
By Viper63a, Stick & Mud Hen Team...
Released with permission from YAP-RW - Andrea 'Ralph' Richini.
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NOTE: This package was made to coexist with other F-15 packs using unique folder naming. This is a full stand-alone pack, no other mod packs are required.
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What's included in this mod pack?
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This package contains variants of the following Eagles w/1920x1080 Hangar and Loading Screens...
* SF2 F-15C Eagle Squadrons w/ 1920x1080 Hangar and Loading Screens...
* SF2 F-15E Strike Eagle Squadrons w/ 1920x1080 Hangar and Loading Screens...
* SF2 F-15I Ra'am Eagle Squadrons w/ 1920x1080 Hangar and Loading Screens...
- Original model creator and owner: Giuseppe "Bobrock" Valfrè, commissioned by YAP's creator, John Shelton.
- Tweaking and testing of ini files by Fanatic Modder, Spudknocker & Stick.
- High-Rez skins for all included Eagle models - Viper63a\Stick.
- HD Decals & Menu screens for all Eagle squadrons - Viper63a.
- Pilots - Menrva?...
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Installation:
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>> !! First and always - BACKUP! Make of copy of the F-15* folders in your Mod folders...Objects\Aircraft and Decals folders...
a) Delete the following folders (if you have them) in <Your mod folder locations>\Objects\Aircraft\ & \Decals\...
> F-15C_Eagle
> F-15E_Strike_Eagle
> F-15I_RAAM
b) Copy the contents of the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your Saved Game mod folder. Overwrite any conflicts.
c) Read the "Add F15 SoundList.txt" readme file on adding the F-15 sound files included in this pack to your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file.
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That's it - Enjoy!
Viper63a, Stick, Fanatic Modder, Spudknocker...Mud Hen Team! 🙂
Special Thanks to "Ralph" & "Bobrock"!
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F-35 Lightning II Add-on
December 13th, 2025 (1st Release)
by daddyairplanes, Wrench, simonmiller416, kblomkvist, Astore and Menrva
>For Strike Fighters 2 games
This is a complete add-on of the F-35 Lightning II family of aircraft, featuring all of its Real World operators.
The result of a joint effort by the community, the package currently includes the following operators and relative skins produced by daddyairplanes, Wrench, simonmiller416, kblomkvist and Astore, with tweaks by yours truly where needed for quality consistency:
-United States Air Force, 23 F-35A skins
-United States Marine Corps, 5 F-35B skins, 1 F-35C skin
-United States Navy, 3 F-35C skins
-Italian Air Force, 2 F-35A skins, 1 F-35B skin
-Italian Navy, 1 F-35B skin
-Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 1 F-35A skin
-Belgian Air Component, 1 F-35A skin
-Royal Air Force, 1 F-35B skin
-Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, 1 F-35B skin
-Royal Australian Air Force, 1 F-35A skin
-Royal Danish Air Force, 1 F-35A skin
-Royal Netherlands Air Force, 1 F-35A skin
-Royal Norwegian Air Force, 1 F-35A skin
I further polished the package with reworked data and weapon loadouts, my own selection of sounds, new cockpit and HUD textures and other smaller tweaks here and there. The incredibly detailed weapons included in the package are the courtesy of ravenclaw_07.
NOTE: Unlike previous mod packages released by yours truly, this one does not match the quality standards I usually aim for. Real Life got in the way and I cannot spare enough time for modding as I'd like. This aircraft add-on is far from perfect, there are issues with AI, the flight model physics, loadouts not being accurate as they should be, the cockpit being just wrong and mostly a textured screen, and on and on. If in the future someone provides better data fixing such issues, and/or newer 3d models for the aircraft and for the cockpit, then I may update this package and give it further care. For now enjoy it as is and do not ask for further fixes and/or improvements, I cannot do those at this time.
>Credits (in no particular order):
-Klavs81, for having created the original F-35 3d models and cockpit we still use to this day.
-FastCargo, for having updated the original F-35 package to SF2 standards.
-Astore, for our great friendship and for creating much nicer cockpit textures, skins and emblems for Italian F-35s.
-daddyairplanes, for producing additional and/or missing USAF skins for the F-35A.
-Wrench, for producing missing skins for all F-35C and F-35B operators and for the F-35A skins of other NATO countries.
-simonmiller416, for the USMC, USN and USAF Aggressors skins he made for the F-35B, F-35C and F-35A.
-Dino Cattaneo, for his F-35 add-on for Flight Simulator X; the new cockpit textures are partly inspired by his.
-JosefK, for the AGM-158C LRASM weapon mod.
-ravenclaw_07, for his quality missiles and bombs add-ons.
-Coupi and GKABS, for the canopy structure improvement via "FakePilot" part.
-kblomkvist, for all F-35 skins he released, including those of his SF2 USAF F-35 redux package.
-My girlfriend, for supporting me in all of my endeavors.
>Disclaimer:
This is a freeware; yet it can be redistributed ONLY in other CombatACE mods/mod packages.
This mod may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.
Many photos of the ferry flight of the first F-16s for Argentina were recently uploaded.
That said, I decided to update the pack for you so you can use them.
The F-16BM has been updated, and the F-16AM has been added with the first two registrations. These aircraft have the Have Glass V paint scheme, along with some rumors about the weapons configuration and other details such as a different flight pattern, Have Glass I in the cockpit, details of the registrations, and the registrations they had during their service with the Royal Danish Air Force. The pilots are also wearing JMHCS helmets. (I need to know who created these pilots so I can give them credit. If you are the artist or know them, please mention them so I can give them the appropriate credit.)
General credits to Ravenclaw_007, Dave and Team Viper
- 3D Model Modified by Ravenclaw_007
- Weapons proporcioned by Ravenclaw_007 And 3 extra weapons created by Franconinja14
- New skins by franconinja14, using the Viper Team F-16C Templates and modified by Franconinja14.
- Detailed Viper Team ejection seat, uploaded by Dave.
- Sounds, Effects and fuel tanks proporcioned by Dave and Viper Team.
THIS IS NOT UNDER THE COMBATACE FREEWARE LICENSE ACCORD
YOU MAY
- Have fun with this mod
- Use it as you see fit once you download it, even modify it as you see fit
- Create your own textures as you see fit and upload them under your name
IF you wish to send me any modified core files (I don't need to review skins as that doesn't affect any core files) please PM me the modified files and I will check them out. There is no exception to this policy given my attitude towards staying out of jail. I will check them out and yay or nay the decision, but if I can edit any files in order to not go to jail, I will inform you and that will be it. I understand you may have information of a sensitive nature that you may have access to and frankly it does not belong in any files of this download. If that bothers you then please don't send me sensitive information, I think I've made it clear that I'm not going to jail in order to appease to players.
http://combatace.com...24-my-projects/
Newer skin PSD with Block I ECS (no stacks) now available for skinning needs:
http://combatace.com...-skin-template/
- Fixed some glaring errors in the INI files.
1.What inclued:
(1)H-6K;
H-6K is a significantly more modern aircraft than earlier H-6 series,with a reinforced structure making use of composite materials,enlarged engine inlets for Russian Soloviev D-30 turbofan engines giving a claimed combat radius of 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi),a glass cockpit with large size LCD multi-function display,and a reworked nose section eliminating the glazed navigator's station in favor of a more powerful radar.
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2.Note:
(1) No weapons included. Due to potential maintenance needs, I made a separate PLAAF weapon pack, you need to download it separately, I'm sorry if it causes you any inconvenience;
https://combatace.com/files/file/18351-plaaf-weapons-expansion-pack-beta/
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3.Usage:
Unzip and copy Objects folder to where your game is installed.
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4.Credits:
(1)Timur Samedov(offsite user): Original models and textures;
(2)YEYEYE: Cockpit from SAAB2000;
(3)ME: port models to game add a lot of detail objects,do a lots of animation and texture works.
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5.Upcoming stuffs:
(1)H-6N,another modern variant that based on H-6K, reshaped fuselage in place of the bomb bay to mount an air-launched ballistic missile.It is visually distinguishable from other variants by the refuelling probe above the nose;
(2)JL-1,Air-launched ballistic missile.
TAV-8B Harrier II.
Basic modding skills are required to run this mod. (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.)
It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.
So after a few years of lazzynes...
First of all...If you want to count rivets....Do not.
Many things could be done another way....But I did it my way. So you have to bear with it.
There are still some small issues with the flight model and generally aircraft handling, but FM is not my sandbox.
All skins are in 3072x3072 format. If you have problems running this in-game. Resize skins to lower resolutions
Three sets of skins represent different periods of usage by VMAT-203
All serials are correct and historically accurate.
For some reason, I have added weapons that are present in Loadout.ini. But remember, this version was intended to be a training aircraft for the USMC. So, not much of the 'Mud mover' spirit.
Animations:
1= canopy open - close
Activating the hook will transfer you from the front to the back seat - be aware that when you change seats, you can not change back...At least in this version..
If you want to jump like crazy from one seat to another, you have to edit the data.ini file yourself - I will not be part of this madness. If you are reading this short readme, you will know where to look and what to change.
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For proper sound work, you should add files from any of my previous AV-8B series.
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Now. The strange part. READ THIS CAREFULLY.
By downloading this, you are agreeing to participate in a social experiment.
IF you are not willing to participate - - - DO NOT DOWNLOAD
All you have to do is click in the right place. You have two options. Only two, not one, not three. Two like 2.
after downloading or before you have to:
Either you go here:
https://combatace.com/clients/donations/
You click on the button that says: 'Donate towards this goal' and toss a coin.
https://combatace.com/clients/donations/
Thank you for donating and keeping this site and all the database alive.
Or option two.
Click here on the download page, bottom right corner, and click 'Thanks'
No other icon. Just thanks.
If you are not willing to do either of the actions. Just do not download.
I made an effort to create this mod You made an effort - choose and click on either of two options.
You have two simple choices. And it does not matter if you are living in the mountains or a city, whether your country supports international shady bank transfers or not. You can even be unemployed. Because you have two choices. And since I, and everyone can basically see who downloaded the file...It will be visible who is dicikn around.
IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER - You can just click on the 'LIKE' button.
Please.
Credits:
J.H., also known as me - whole sort of strange things - model-re-model, new cockpit, skins, decals, ini files etc.
Ravenclaw - BRU-42 ITER models, weapons models.
331Killerbee - ideas, good words,
Crusaders - help with avionics ini.
bobrock- original AV-8B 3d model - Thank you, and thanks to KillerBee.
Thanks to a lot of people who helped me with this mod...Stratos, Crusader, Geary, gurru, Soulfreak,76.IAP-Blackbird, and others.
Thank you all, CA users.
Reference:
AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.I
AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.II
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL NAVY MODEL AV-8B/TAV-8B 161573 AND UP AIRCRAFT
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL A1-AV8BB-NFM-000 (June 1983)
a whole bunch of Marines' dedicated websites - that I can't remember now.
seaforces.org
gonavy.jp
navysite.de
tailspintopics.blogspot.com
Squadron Signal: 1058 Harrier in Action.
Squadron Signal: No.209 AV-8 Harrier in action
SAM Publications: US Marines AV-8B Harrier II
Aircraft Ilustrated.Special: Harrier
Harrier Inside and Out by Mark Attril
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE, and it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by me.
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.
ALSO, THESE FILES CAN NOT BE HOSTED ON ANY OTHER SITE THAN COMBAT ACE.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any person wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Bribes and donations are accepted.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Thanks for all your kind support.
Jarek Hereda
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake, try to fix it.
Beta version,it means not 100% complete, but almost there
Because I might disappear for a long time and then reappear suddenly.
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In case someone don’t know much about them, J-10 is a 4-Gen medium-weight, single-engine, multirole fighter, using a delta wing and canard design, from the mysterious country in the East.
The J-10C is the latest version of J-10 in service,equipped with AESA radar and multiple advanced sensors.
And J-10CE is export version of J-10C.
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1.What does this mod probably have?
(1)Obviously, it contains 2 advanced birds, J-10C and J-10CE.
It is worth noting that I have tried my best to imitate the paint scheme, numbers and common loadout of their units, so the J-10CE is not just a copy of the J-10C, but also slightly different in some details.
Since there is no suitable cockpit model resource, I take the one from Rafale mod.
Even though there is Freeware Licensing, I still added the creators to the Credits below.
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2.Usage:
Unzip and copy Sounds, Effects and Objects these 3 folder to where your game is installed;
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3.Note:
(1) No weapons included. Due to potential maintenance needs, I made a separate PLAAF weapon pack, you need to download it separately, I'm sorry if it causes you any inconvenience;
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4.Credits:
1.CG-BLUE (off-site user,I purchased most of J-10C resources from him);
2.Gux, Marcfighter, Heberth, ravenclaw_007, JAT(Cockpit from Rafale,sincerely thank them for their outstanding work);
3.Me (base on orignal resources, add a lot of detail objects,do a lots of animation and texture works);
4.T'Ilacis (off-site user,decals);
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5.Special Thanks:
1.JAT81500（For the JHMCS/pilot mod）
