Modern Era (4Gen+) Aircraft

**********************Chengdu J-10A Vigorous Dragon SF2*********************
 
 
Original for SF1 series came without the ReadME so I'll have to improvise a bit:
 
1. CREDITS
 
Original creators of this excellent mod for SF series are:
 
Insky group (www.Insky.cn)
 
101tfs
Erwin_Hans and others...
 
 
2. INSTALLATION
 
Just extract into your MOD folder, everything is thoroughly tested and 100% working!
 
 
 
3. A BIT ABOUT THIS VERY INTERESTING MACHINE(with help of wiki and other sources)
 
The J-10 is a multi-role combat aircraft capable of all-weather day/night operation.
J-10 was designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute (CADI), a subordinate research institute of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAIC).
 
J-10 is aerodynamically unstable design, a digital quadruplex-redundant fly-by-wire flight control system aids the pilot in flying the aircraft. It features a full glass cockpit and is equiped with three MFD's providing the information to the pilot.
On top of that Pilot is aided by helmet-mounted display (HMD) system, making J-10 and even more dangerous modern dogfighter!
 
As for the electronics, J-10 is equiped with internal ECM suite which can be supplemented by active jammer pods such as the BM/KG300G carried externally on the aircraft's hardpoints. Additionally, the KZ900 signals intelligence (SIGINT) pod can be carried for reconnaissance missions.
 
It also packs a Chineese designed and produced IRST "Type Hongguang-I" which has a maximum range of 75 km.
 
Radar info I was looking for was not quite detailed so all I found out was this:
 
"CAC revealed that the J-10 is equipped with an indigenous fire-control radar featuring a mechanically slewed planar array antenna, capable of tracking 10 targets and engaging 2 (using semi-active radar-homing AAM) or 4 (using active radar-homing AAM) of them simultaneously. Possibly based on Russian or Israeli technologies, the radar is believed to be comparable to the early 1990s-era Western fighter radar designs. Alternatively the J-10 could be fitted with a range of fire-control radar introduced by Russian, Israeli, and European manufacturers on its export variant."
 
The engine J-10A is currently using is Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FN, it's pretty much the same thing as AL-31F only while F is meant for two engine use, FN is specifically set for single engine usage.
Later it is suspected that J-10 will use domestic WS-10A (WoShan-10A) Taihang turbofan engine giving a thrust of 129 kN
 
The aircraft's internal armament consists of a 23 mm twin-barrel cannon, located underneath the port side of the intake. Other weaponry and equipment is mounted externally on 11 hardpoints, to which around 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) of weaponry such as missiles and bombs, drop-tanks containing fuel and other equipment such as avionics pods can be attached.
 
A2A missiles:
 
PL-8 - basically this is Israeli Python3 missile so don't count on having it easy in combat with it especially since J-10A is highly manouverable
 
PL-11 - SAHM basically a copy of Italian ASPIDE missile which is in turn a version of AIM-7
 
PL-12 - a very nasty AHM missile comparable to AIM-120 and R-77
 
For more detailed info check:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu_J-10
http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/fighter/j10.asp
 
For Chineese missiles and equipment info check
http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/system.asp
 
 
Anyway in the end I seriously like this plane and Insky group made a really, REALLY good job on it so...enjoy

Firstly: This file does not contain an aircraft. Rather it's a tweak made to the existing Third Wire A-10A and A-10A_78, both of which are part of the default planeset that ships with Strike Fighters 2 Europe. I've uploaded it here, because there wasn't a subsection set up specifically for aircraft .ini tweaks Anyway......
 
SF2E A-10 Tweaks
 
by Fubar512
 
Installation: Simply drop the aircraft data files into their matching-named folders.
 
In Windows XP, the folder path would be:
 
My Documents/ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Objects/Aircraft.
 
 
In Windows Vista or Windows 7, the path is:
 
Documents/<User Name>/Saved Games/ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Objects/Aircraft.
 
Now that you have some idea as to SF2's file path, you can go onto the next step.....and that's to drop the included A10Engine.wav into the ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Sounds folder. If you don't have one, don't panic, just create one, following the path statement above.
 
To uninstall: just delete the A-10A_Data.ini, and the A-10A_78_Data.ini, and the game will revert to using the TW default.

From the readme...
 
BAE Hawk T-1A for SF2
 
This is Russouk2002's BAE Hawk T-1A. It has been updated to SF2 file structure based completley on his work.I have also added the Hawk gunpod made by Russouk2002 to its store of weapons, updated its list of usable weapons, and have updated the file structure for its skin decals. The plane has very basic avionics with no radar but a ranging gunsight, but I have added an audio RWR. This required the addition of its own avionics.ini file. A loading screen and a userlist.ini have also been included. A missing cockpit file was replaced and un-needed files removed. The shadow format has been updated too.
 
Any errors in all this is un-intentional. Please let me know of any problems or needed corrections. Keep in mind this is freeware made by your community for your use. You use it at your own risk. It is un-supported by TK and Thirdwire productions and is released under the CombatAce freeware licensing agreement. Do not use in any kind of payware without express permission from the owner of these files, namely Russouk2002.
 
Issues: Just two that I know of...
1.) The shadow has the long artifact to the ground at certain view angles. Just disable the shadow by reming out the lines in the Hawk T1A.ini like this...
///[shadow]
CastShadow=TRUE
ShadowCastDist=10000
MaxVisibleDistance=400
2.) There are no drop tanks for the Hawk that I can find.
 
Contributers:
 
3D Model By Russouk2002
SF2 updates pcpilot
 
 
To install, Just simply open the zip file and copy paste into your SF2 mods folder. It will use the stock pilot in the game. Weapons and drop tanks are all working to my knowledge. It flies well in-game so have fun.
 
God bless, pcpilot

****************MiG-31 Foxhound M/BM for SF2********************
 
1.NOTE, original BM came without the creators ReadMe so I included the ReadMe from latest mod version and that's MiG-31M since creators are basically the same I see no problem
 
 
 
2.CREDITS;
 
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Credits
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MiG-31M
 
Model - Jv44kt,Erwin_Hans
 
FM by Lindr2,Erwin_Hans
 
Sound by MarcFighter,Erwin_Hans
 
Cockpit by - Jv44kt,YEYEYE,Erwin_Hans
 
HUD by Lindr2,Erwin_Hans
 
Radar Screen by Lindr2,Erwin_Hans
 
Skin by Jv44kt
 
Also,special thanks to Lindr2's datebase.
 
And Thanks to all CAer's help!
 
******** EVERYONE CAN USE THESE MODELS for all Third Wire projects, as you want.************************
 
 
Erwin_Hans and jv44kt.
 
 
 
----------------Inksy Group 2009
 
 
3.INSTALLATION
 
Simply uncompress the file into your MOD's folder :)
 
If you are new to the series then your MOD folder is either;
 
C:\Documents and Settings\<Name>\My Documents\ThirdWire\
 
if you are using WinXP or;
 
C:\Users\<Name>\Saved Games\ThirdWire\
 
if you are using Vista/Win7
 
 
4.NOTHING REALLY
 
I think that's it, did I forget anything?

This aircraft was brought to you by Florian (AmokFloo).
 
I just updated it to be flyable in the Second Generetion of ThirdWire.
 
pablitoVPT.
 
-Updated Radar and RWR systems
-Updated custom texture to say "2000"
 
EricJ

*************Su-39 SF2***************
 
 
1.CREATORS
 
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Su-39 Super Grach
 
Skins by YEYEYE and 101tfs
 
3D Model by 101tfs
 
Flight Model by Lindr2,Erwin_hans and 101tfs
 
Avionics by Lindr2,Erwin_hans
 
INI work by Lindr2,Erwin_hans and 101tfs
 
Effects by Erwin_hans and 101tfs
 
Weapons by YEYEYE,Lindr2,Erwin_hans
 
----------------Inksy Group 2008----------------------
 
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2.INSTALL
 
Simply extract the contents of "Super-Grach" folder into your MODS folder, everything else is already set up
 
 
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3. NOTES
 
Keep in mind that I only converted this fine mod into "out of the box" SF2 compatible add-on and uploaded it to help reduce the conversion workload! The guys above did all the hard work!
 
12/07/2009

****EF-2000 Eurofighter For SF2****
 
by Bongodriver
 
 
Credits part of original ReadMe:
 
A BIG BIG thanks to
 
USAFMTL (and various partners in crime) for his help and guidance and support.
 
Jimmybib and Sundowner for initial consultation on skinning and all credit to Sundowner for producing the final skins which are superb.
 
Moonjumper for his advice on some avionics matters
 
All of you for you encouragement and kind words through it's development
 
My Producers....etc...etc :) Oh god I'm going to cry..
 
Anyway I decided to release slightly early because I'd like some of you to enjoy tweaking this thing, theres alot of talent out there who can make this thing great.
 
 
Absolutely no part of this is to be used in payware but moddify the model any way you wish and re distribute in your own freeware mods as you wish with no permission required from me, just give me the relevant credit.
 
The skins are Sundowners so ask him if you wish to make mods of them.
 
Enjoy...
 
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INSTALL: Simply extract contents of "EF-2000 Typhoon" folder into your MOD folder
 
 
NOTES: Includes recent pilot and seat fix for SF2 series posted by Sundowner so this pack is as up to date as possible.
Also, again please note I only did the conversion, the guys above did the hard work.
 
03/07/2009 - added afterburner effects!
 
Until the next time I bore you to death with my uniform ReadMe's that are basically an edited copy of original ones - enjoy. xD

**********AV8B+/DA SF2 VERSION ReadME********************
 
 
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#ORIGINAL CREDITS!!!#
#####################
 
 
Main contractor: bobrock
FM and loadout advisors: triplethr3at, X-Ray
Santa’s little beta testers and supporters: Canadair, Erikgen, Nghengo, Silverbolt, Souk
A special thanks goes to the people on CombatAce, Column5 and Thirdwire message boards who shared
their knowledge and passion over these years and to Thirdwire Productions for creating such an enjoyable
series of games.
If you encounter any problem installing or using this mod you can get in touch with me on CombatAce
forum or send me an email.
mail & msn: file404@tiscali.it
May 2008
 
INSTALL:
Simply extract contents of AV-8BDA_SF2 folder into your MOD folder.
 
 
 
NOTES:
Original readme, and detailed PDF included in the archive.
 
SF2 conversion done by USAFMTL/Dave with small additions by me.
 
01/07/2009

**********AV8B/BA+ SF2 VERSION ReadME********************
 
 
#####################
#ORIGINAL CREDITS!!! #
#####################
 
 
Main contractor: bobrock
FM and loadout advisors: triplethr3at, X-Ray
Santa’s little beta testers and supporters: Canadair, Erikgen, Nghengo, Silverbolt, Souk
A special thanks goes to the people on CombatAce, Column5 and Thirdwire message boards who shared
their knowledge and passion over these years and to Thirdwire Productions for creating such an enjoyable
series of games.
If you encounter any problem installing or using this mod you can get in touch with me on CombatAce
forum or send me an email.
mail & msn: file404@tiscali.it
May 2008
 
INSTALL:
Simply extract contents of AV-8Bplus_SF2 folder into your MOD folder.
 
 
NOTES:
Original readme, and detailed PDF included in the archive.
 
SF2 conversion done by USAFMTL/Dave with small additions by me.
 
01/07/2009

The Harrier GR7 is a license-built American-designed AV-8B Harrier II fitted with RAF-specific navigation and defensive systems as well as other changes including additional underwing pylons for Sidewinder missiles. The improved design of the GR7 allows the aircraft to carry twice the load of a GR3 over the same distance or the same load twice the distance. First flight of the Harrier GR7 was in 1989, and deliveries to RAF squadrons began in 1990. A total of 96 aircraft were ordered, including 62 interim GR5s which were later modified to GR7 standard.
 
Detailed "readme" file included.
 
The TIALD pod included in this pack is meant to be used only with this plane.
 
Just as a reminder, maximum VERTICAL take-off and landIng weight is 18,950 lbs.
If you try to take off vertically with a full load of weapons and fuel, the plane will simply not get airborne and, if you try to land, you'll fall like a brick.
Best vertical landings are performed with a 25% fuel load or less, just experiment to find the right compromise.
 
Good hunting
bobrock
 
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SF2 Version set up by Dave USAFMTL
 
Just drag and drop the folders.
 
3 Jun 2009