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    1. This is F-14A Tomcat as after 1979 in Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
      This is based on Thirdwire DLC 027. So if you dont have this pack you can't use this mod.
       
      Whats in.
      This is basicly the skin and decals set For F-14A_Iran from DLC027.
      Skin is based on pappychksix templates
       
      All decals are made by me and set to randomization=TRUE.
      Ive put only 72 serial numbers into 3 squadrons that operated F-14A in 79-80.
      Al numbers are historicaly correct, but only few are proper for specific unit.
      During Iran-Iraq war lot aircrafts were transfered from unit to unit or temporary written off so its hard to track proper aircraft placement in units.
      few aircrafts were also serving in testing units. So total aircrafts in service in 1979 was probably around 70.
       
      No weapons / pilots added. It will work with latest ravenclaw weapons for sure.
       
      There is optional folder with INI files. Its is mix of inis based on TMF F-14 pack.
      And also pit is from TMF pack.
      So all credit to them for their work.
      Credits to pappychksix for F-14 Templates from here => http://combatace.com/files/file/13567-hi-rez-f-14a-tomcat-templates/
      Cockpit: Chris (original and new update) with tweaks by Crusader and Caesar
      FM: ThirdWire, Caesar, Column5, Spectre8750
      Avionics: Crusader, ThirdWire, Sup Gen, Caesar, Dave, CrazyhorseB34
      Ejection Mod: Stary
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    2. RC-135W "Airseeker" Ver 1.0 for SF2
       
      DISCLAIMER
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      This is a third party add on of the RC-135W in RAF service. using Mirage Factory model
      Mission equipment via fake pilot is made by Yakarov79.
      Skins are original from great Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 pack
      and from Yakarov79´s RC-135 pack. Cockpit is from Dels.
      I just repainted few things and made the Decals
      Hangar and loading screens by Me.
       
      It is designed for and works in the SF2 series of games.
       

      To install:
       
      Install into your:
      C:\Users\xxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folder.
       
      *********************************************************
       
      Schapen, October 22nd 2016,
       
      Carlo (Soulfreak) Vecchi
       

      Credits:
       
      Base Model: Mirage Factory
      RC-135 Mod: Yakarov 79
      Cockpit: Dels
      Airseeker Mod: Carlo Vecchi aka Soulfreak, aka 7eleven
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    3. May. 20, 2016
      Version 1.5 Package A-10A and C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" Pack
      Content size of Install files 2.27 GB unzipped for Full Package. 248 Mb for Update only Package.
       
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      The package includes:
       
      Updated A-10A Early, Mid, Late and C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" Model of the 3.0 released by Wpnssgt, re-released as version v1.0
       
      Aircraft:
      A-10A_76
      A-10A_79
      A-10A_87
      A-10A_93
      A-10A_99
      A-10C_05
       
      A-10 Squadrons represented 11TASS, 18TFS, 19TASS, 23TAS, 25TFS, 45TFS, 46FTS, 47TFS, 66WS+JAWS, 74TFS, 75TFS, 76TFS, 78TFS, 81TFS, 91TFS, 92TFS, 103TFS, 104TFS, 107FS, 118TFS, 131TFS, 138TFS, 163FS, 172FS, 176TFS, 184FS, 190TFS, 303TFS, 333TFS, 354TFS, 355TFS, 356TFS, 357TFS, 358TFS, 509TFS, 510TFS, 511TFS, 706TFS. Plus Extra Skins.
       
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      CREDIT:
       
      Model:
      Wpnssgt - Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
      Spectre8750 - 3D Modifications
      Russouk2004 - 3D Modifications
      Sundowner - Skin Template, Skins.
      Spectre8750 - Skins, Decals.
      A-10 Aces II Seat - Ravenclaw_007.
      Diego - USAF Pilot
       
      Cockpits:
      Kesselbrut
      Spectre8750
       
      Weapons:
      331Killerbee
      Bunyap
      EricJ
      Ravenclaw_007
      Rusty_hawk
      Wpnssgt
      Spectre8750
       
      Sounds:
      Spectre8750
       
      Effects:
      Ejection Seat system - Stary.
      Tracer Smoke Emitter - Stary.
      GAU 8 Smoke effects - Spectre8750
      30mm GAU-8\A Effect - Deuces.
       
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      THIS MOD MAY BE POSTED IN OTHER MODS (NO PAYWARE) AS LONG AS THE README IS INCLUDED AND CREDIT FOR THE
      MODDERS IS GIVEN.
      ====================================================================================================
       
      Installation:
      Clean Install only, do not install over old Aircraft Squadron Folders except for the update version.
      Drop contents of the "install" folder into the games root folder. Overwrite if needed.
       
      Included in Extras folder:
      Extra Skins for modding Squadrons if wanted.
      SOUNDLIST.INI to use for reference.
      AIRCRAFTOBJECT.INI with modified WindSound to go with included Sounds (This is Optional) just drop in Objects root.
      SQUADRONLIST.INI and A-10SQUADRONLIST.TXT with corresponding Number sets for Modders.
      Some patches and decals are included for modders.
      Templates will be posted separate.
       
      A special Thanks to Mike (Wpnssgt) for all his work and allowing me to take on this project.
      And to Kesselbrut for giving me his work on the Cockpit.
       
      Thanks for downloading, hope you enjoy.
      -Spectre8750
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    4. SF2 F-15 GAF Eagle Pack Redux 2016 (Fictional) - The Mudhen Team - 2016\07\19
       
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      This pack is an add-on for the F-15 Eagle Super Pack. However, it is a full stand-alone pack, no other mod packs are required.
       
      What if West Germany replaced their aging F-4s with F-15s!? I was inspired by Ravenclaw's F-14F ICE Phantoms to build this pack. Infact, I used his squadron info and some of the decals for this pack.
       
      If you are interested in other Mudhen Team F-15 Eagles, you can find them in the following links...
       
      http://combatace.com/files/file/16186-sf2-f-15-eagle-super-pack-redux-2016/
      http://combatace.com/files/file/16161-sf2-f-15-strike-eagle-super-pack-redux/
       
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      What's included in this mod pack?
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      ** This pack contains fictional West German F-15G Eagle Squadrons.
       
      * Included GAF Jets:
       
      F-15C Eagle, F-15G Strike Eagle, and F-15GSE Silent Eagles.
       
      * Included GAF squadrons:
       
      JG71 "Richthofen" Norm 90j
      JG72 "Westfalen" Norm 90j
      JG73 "Steinhoff" Norm 90j
      JG74 "Mölders" Norm 90j
       
      ** Optional Package:
       
      Please refer to the Readme in the "Optional" folder to...
      1) Install 1920x1080 Hangar and Loading screens. This pack has 1024x768 screens by default.
      2) Downgrade the default 4096x to 2048x skins if you have performance issues with the larger skins.
       
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      Installation:
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      !! First and always - BACKUP!
       
      ** Copy the contents of the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your Saved Game mod folder. Overwrite any conflicts.
       
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      Add F15 SoundList
      -------------------------------------------------------------
       
      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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      Thats it - Enjoy!
       
      Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
       
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      Credits:
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      The Mudhen Maintenance Team 2016
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      Viper63a - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens.
      Spudknocker - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
      Fanatic Modder - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
      Crusader - Upgraded and added 2012 FM and Cockpits to pack!
      RavenClaw_007 - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats!
      JAT81500 - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
      Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod.
      Nengajyou Aki -JASDF Serial Decals.
      Stick - Beta testing and assistance with FM - THANK YOU!
       
      April 2016
       
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      Salute to the 2010 F-15 Super Pack Team for the original
      F-15 Super Pack!
      -------------------------------------------------------------
      TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
      The Mirage Factory - For the nice F-15D MSIP aircraft...in particular Flying Toaster, wpnssgt, and Dave for making the F-15 MAX files available for me to play with.
      Kei Nagase - For the awesome skins for the F-15 ACTIVE.
      AleDucat - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models.
      Deuces - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.
      Diego - For the Modern USAF Pilot skins.
      Fubar512 - For the FM work.
      JimmyBib - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures.
      MoonJumper - Avionics work.
      Sundowner - Textures.
      USAFMTL/Dave - Decals.
      Wpnssgt - Models, Textures.
      Kesselburt - Original F-15C cockpit.
      Kout - Loading and Hanger Screens.
      Kct - Textures and decals for the F-15SG.
      Brain32 - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.
      Mago - F-15E Cockpit.
      331KillerBee - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included).
      Lexx Luthor - Siberian Sky Experimental 3-D Rocket Exhaust
      JAT81500 - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work.
      To my fellows at Combatace for helping me beta test and work out bugs.
      Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine.
       
      FastCargo
      12 Jan 10
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    5. SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016
      by Viper63a
       
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      The default install of this mod pack requires SF2NA merged in your install. If you don't have SF2NA in your install base, you have to install the files in the "Non_SF2NA_Patch" folder for the avionics to function properly. See installation section for more details.
       
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      This is my iteration/update of the F-22A Raptors originally released by the "Raptor Team". The lion's share of the work was done by the "Raptor Team" - so I DO NOT take credit for ANY of their wonderful work. What I did was upgrade the original package with various other packages released over the years (All noted in the credits). Other than that, I've recreated and tweaked the skins to my liking, added some new squadrons, and created all new decals for the planes. Comes complete with new Hangar, Loading and Loadout files as well. The original package can be downloaded with the following and/or the links in the Credits sections...
       
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      What's included in this mod pack?
      -------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Included in this package are the 7th, 14th, 22nd, 27th, 36th, 43rd, 80th, 90th, 94th, 95th, 199th, 411th, 422nd, 433rd, 493rd, and 525th USAF F-22 Squadrons. All squadrons have the complete compliment of tail numbers. Some F-22s were re-deployed from Virginia and Hawaii to Europe (Germany/England) and Asia (Korea) as a deterrence (preparation) force for the current tension in the regions.
       
      Additional Skins for this pack is available here...
       
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15919-sf2-f-22a-usaf-raptors-redux-v3-more-skins-and-squadrons/
       
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      Installation:
      -------------------------------------------------------------
       
      ! As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case.
       
      * To install, simply copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite as required.
       
      My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
       
      C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2...
       
      * If you have a merged SF2NA installed, then you are done...If not, you have one more step...
       
      Open the "\Optional\Non_SF2NA_Patch" folder and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite as required.
       
      * Lastly, please read the "F-22A SoundList Add.txt" to install the sound files.
       
      Now you are done...
       
      Enjoy!
       
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      NOTE: The NON-JHMCS Pilot is the default in this pack. If you want to use the JHMCS Pilot, please update the [Pilot] section of the "F-22A_DATA.ini" file. Remove the "//" from the "PilotModelName=F22A_JHMCS" line and add "//" to the "PilotModelName=F22A_Pilot" line. And Save...
       
      ...
       
      [Pilot]
      SystemType=PILOT_COCKPIT
      PilotModelName=F22A_Pilot
      //PilotModelName=F22A_JHMCS
       
      ...
       
      Special Thanks to Ravenclaw_007 for the new pilots!
       
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      Optional:
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      The "Optional" Folders contains some extra stuff like...
       
      * Alternate 1024x and 1920x Hanger and Loading screens.
      * Other tid-bits like the F-22A Template and other F-22 Mods I didn't get round to testing.
       
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      Credits:
      -------------------------------------------------------------
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      * F-22A Raptor Version 2.02 for Strike Fighters 2 Series
       
      http://combatace.com/topic/42712-f-22a-raptor-version-21-for-sf2-series/
       
      Dels – Model maker extraordinaire
      USAFMTL – Decal work and project manager
      Jimmybib - Skins (Updated 17 Jun 09)
      Jat - Avionics Work (Updated 17 Jun 09)
      Moonjumper - INI work
      Starfighter – FM work
      Fast Cargo - Weps Assist
      CA_Stary - AB Effects
      Klavs81 - For pilot legs in the cockpit
      Wpnssgt and Fubar for their start on this project.
      Avionics tweak by SND
      Original Package by Dave USAFMTL
       
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      * F-22A Raptor Templates - Jimbib
       
      http://combatace.com/topic/73595-f-22a-raptor-templates/
       
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      * F-22 Cockpit for Strike Fighters 2 - Julhelm
       
      http://combatace.com/files/file/12851-f-22-cockpit/
       
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      * SF2_F-22A_New_Avionics_10 v1.0 - Crusader
       
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15086-sf2-f-22a-new-avionics-10/
       
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      * F-22A New Data.ini - ??? B32? Sorry, no documentation with the download...
       
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      Special Thanks to Blaze and Fanatic Modder for their ideas, comments and assistance!
       
      Enjoy!
       
      =Viper=
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    6. ___________________________________________
      AlphaJet-A Addon for SF2 series Version 2.0
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      General:
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      General:
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      The Dornier AlphaJet-A is the german version (A for Appui Tactique - Close Air Support) of the french / german co-manufactured aircraft.
       
      Installation:
      -------------
      Unpack the files, read the AlphaJet_README.txt!
      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!
       
      Model features:
      ---------------
      + Parking Animation
      + Switchable Backseat / ECM rack
      + Rear Canopy (Animation Key 10)
      + Front Canopy (Animation Key 9)
      + VERY IMPORTANT: Use the Loadout Screen to switch between ECM / Decoys and Rear Pilot! Always change both stations (Station Group 5 & 6)
       
      Known Issues:
      -------------
      + Cockpit model is the old one with minor issues, i lost the source file by accident and there is no chance for an update
       
      Credits:
      --------
      + ravenclaw_007 for the GAF Pilot and the weapons
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    7. SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016 - More Skins and Squadrons
      by Viper63a
       
      More F-22 skins and squadrons for the "SF2 F-22A USAF Raptors Redux 2016 Version 2.5" package. Blaze got me thinking about some of the old Raptors from the golden days of flight sim, so I brought some of those "What if" Raptors to SF2 levels!
       
      You will need the original main pack for these skins to work. You can get that with the following link...
       
      http://combatace.com/files/file/15909-sf2-f-22a-usaf-raptors-redux-v3/
       
      Included in this package are the 14th SEA, 22nd Desert, 80th SEA, 433rd Various/Black, 493rd Desert and etc... All squadrons have their complete compliment of decals for their "What If" scenarios. These are considered to be "Show Birds" or Mercenary jets deployed into the USAF mix of some future conflict. There are some other Raptors from Nellis and one special Raptor for Paris.
       
      As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case.
       
      * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed).
       
      My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
       
      C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2...
       
      That's it, Enjoy!
       
      Viper63a
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      Credits:
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      * F-22A Raptor Templates - Jimbib
       
      http://combatace.com/topic/73595-f-22a-raptor-templates/
       
      ----------------------------------------------
       
      Special Thanks to Blaze for ideas!
       
      Enjoy!

      =Viper=
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    8. F-16E and E Block 60 Desert Falcon's redone!
      I uploaded a older E/F pack that was pretty awful to be honest here is a much better redo!
      Made using the Block 50/52 models now to make it look better in general as well as some updates to the skin!
       
      Built using the Greek and Turkish F-16's as a base so if you have those the E/F should work just fine! You should already have all the weapons and sounds from earlier F-16 packs! Happy Hunting in the Gulf!
       
      Thank you to the Viper Team and everyone else who has worked on the SF2 vipers or this would never have been possible!
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    9. AMI/ Italian Air Force F-16A Blk 15 Air Defence Fighter (ADF)
       
       
       
      In 2003 The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana) leased 34 F-16A/B (mostly block 15 ADF variants) as a stop-gap solution until delivery of the Eurofighter Typhoon in 2010-12.
       
      The F-16 Air Defense Fighter (ADF) was a special variant of the Block 15 optimized for the United States Air National Guard's fighter interception mission.
       
       
       
      - Updated F-16A ADF 3D model by JAT81500
       
      - New skins using the Team Viper F-16C High Res templates modified to fit the ADF.
       
      - Detailed Team Viper F-16 pilot model and ejection seat.
       
      - Flight model updated to the standard of the latest Team Viper F-16 flight model.
       
      - Third Wire F-16A cockpit and avionics modified to include the real world ADF upgrade (AIM-7/120).
       
      - Team Viper effects, sounds, fuel tanks and weapons.
       
      - FANATIC MODDER
       
       
       
      To install:
       
      Drop into your Mods folder
       
       
       
      Credits:
       
      - JAT81500 for doing the updated F-16A ADF 3D model
       
      - TMF/ Mirage Factory for the original F-16A ADF.
       
      - The Viper Team for thier F-16C/AM series.
       
      - Ravenclaw for the weapons and SF1 AMI F-16 Skins I used as a base and for the decals.
       
      - Migbuster for the F-16C skin templates.
       
       
       
      Enjoy,
       
      Dan (dtmdragon)
       
       
       
      History
       
      Since the early nineties, the Italian Air Force has eagerly been seeking a replacement for its vintage Aeritalia F-104S Starfighters. Its intended replacement is the Eurofighter Typhoon. Since this program has been running behind schedule for a few years, the Italian air force needed a stop-gap solution. Because the AMI possesses a vast number of Tornado IDS planes, they decided to lease 24 Tornado ADV fighters from the RAF for a 10-year period. This lease ended in 2003 so a replacement was sought. At first the AMI opted to extend the lease period with another 10 years. This proved to be too expensive, so the Italian government turned to the US. The requirement was for a fighter that could perform the air defense mission for 5 to 10 years, until the arrival of the Typhoon.
       
      Inventory
       
      Peace Caesar
       
      On March 15th, 2001 the Italian government signed an LoA for a 5-year lease (with an option on another 5 years) of 34 F-16s and four spare airframes, in a deal worth up to $777 million over a 10-year period. The aircraft were delivered between July 2003 and November 2004. In total, 30 F-16A ADFs as well as 1 F-16B ADF and 3 F-16B block 5 & 10's will be delivered. Four more planes will be provided for use as spare parts.
       
      Before delivery to Italy, the aircraft are brought out of storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. and transfered to the Ogden ALC at Hill AFB, Utah, where they undergo 220 days of refurbishment and upgrades.
       
      The Falcons are given a complete refurbishment, which complied with all technical compliance-technical orders that have changed since the aircraft was placed in stasis in Arizona. The depot teams at Hill AFB did structural modifications including Falcon-Up, which replaces particular bulkheads and the structural life improvement program, which strengthens holes around the fuel cell panels and wheel wells by compressing the molecules with 30,000 pounds of pressure. The wings were removed and the bulkhead furthest aft that holds the vertical wing was replaced. The landing gear was refurbished and its bulkhead was also replaced.
       
      The flight controls actuators are replaced with new actuators. In addition the computers and instruments that provide the Falcon its technological edge are removed, sent to the appropriate facilities to be tested then repaired if necessary. All equipment that is a time change item and that has less than a full year's worth of service left is changed.
       
      Approximately 100 Italian Air Force maintenance officers, instructors and technicians are receiving F-16 maintenance training at Lockheed Martin facilities in Fort Worth, Texas.
       
      End of service
       
      On May 23rd, 2012 a disbanding ceremony was held at Trapani-Birgi AFB to mark the disbandment of the resident 18 Gruppo, which was the sole surviving F-16 squadron within the AMI. This marked to end of the service life of the F-16 within the Italian Air Force. This means the AMI is the first air force to fly with the F-16 that phases out the type.
       
      Modifications & Armament
       
      The planes provided to Italy have a standard ADF configuration. All aircraft receive the uprated Pratt & Whitney F100-220E engine and undergo the Falcon-Up structural enhancement program. It is confirmed that a number of weapon systems will be released to the AMI to be used in conjunction with the F-16s, including the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile,
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    10. Air National Guard F-16A Block 15 Air Defense Fighter (ADF)
       
       
       
      The F-16 Air Defense Fighter (ADF) was a special variant of the Block 15 optimized for the United States Air National Guard's fighter interception mission.
       
       
       
      I started this by breathing some new life into the old TMF F-16A ADF but then after posting some screen shots JAT kindly offered to do an updated model so here it is:
       
      - Updated F-16A ADF 3D model by JAT81500
       
      - New skins using the Team Viper F-16C High Res templates modified to fit the ADF.
       
      - Detailed Team Viper F-16 pilot model and ejection seat.
       
      - Flight model updated to the standard of the latest Team Viper F-16 flight model.
       
      - Third Wire F-16A cockpit and avionics modified to include the real world ADF upgrade (AIM-7/120).
       
      - Team Viper effects, sounds, fuel tanks and weapons.
       
       
       
      To install:
       
      Drop into your C:\Users\xxxxxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters XXXXX
       
       
       
      Credits:
       
      - JAT81500 for doing the updated F-16A ADF 3D model
       
      - TMF/ Mirage Factory for the original F-16A ADF.
       
      - The Viper Team for thier F-16C/AM series.
       
      - Ravenclaw for the weapons.
       
      - Migbuster fot the F-16C skin templates.
       
      - =58=Sprig, Creepn_Death & suhsjake for the old F-16A ADF skins I used some of the decals from.
       
      - FANATIC MODDER
       
       
       
      Enjoy,
       
      Dan (dtmdragon)
       
       
       
      History
       
      In October 1986, the USAF announced that operational block 15 F-16A/B aircraft would be converted to air defense fighters for the Air National Guard, and would take over the fighter interception mission, providing the primary defense of North America against bombers and cruise missiles.
       
      The first F-16A ADF conversion was completed in February 1989, while a contract was placed for kits to update and modify a total of 270 F-16A/B's at the Ogden Air Logistics Center in Utah. The Block 15 airframes used for the ADF program were all meant to be upgraded to block 15OCU standard, and both programs ran in conjunction. Aircraft entering the Ogden ALC for ADF upgrade also received the Block 15OCU avionics installation. The net result is that all ADF aircraft are Block 15OCU airframes. The last ADF left Ogden in 1992.
       
      Structure & Avionics
       
      Modifications included Bendix King (now Allied Signal) AN/ARC-200HF/SSB radios with Have Quick II Secure Speech Module and the Teledyne/E Systems Mk.XII Advanced IFF system (APX-109). The APG-66 radar was modified (designated APG-66A) to provide look down/shoot-down capability, enhanced small target detection, and CW (Continuous Wave) illumination for AIM-7 guidance.
       
      A 150,000 candlepower night identification spotlight was installed on the port side of the nose (below and in front of the cockpit) to aid in the identification of nighttime intruders. The aircraft were equipped to carry 600 (US) gallon (2,271 liter) external drop tanks, and to carry 6 BVR missiles such as the AIM-7 Sparrow or AIM-120 AMRAAM.
       
      Modifications & Upgrades
       
      The ADF aircraft can be distinguished from "standard" F-16A/B's by several external identifying features, such as long and thin horizontal bulges on the base of the vertical tail (only A-models), plus a set of four blade antenna, nicknamed "bird-slicer", carried just forward of the canopy (as part of the IFF system).
       
      The bulges are caused by the relocation of the Bendix-King AN/ARC-200 high frequency single-sideband radio to the leading edge of the fin. This in turn caused the flight control accumulators, which were installed one over the other, to be relocated to either side of the tail fin. The bulges were installed to provide sufficient room for these accumulators. Note that, since the Bravo-model ADF's do not have the Bendix HF radio, they also don't have the bulges.
       
      Production
       
      All ADF F-16s are modified airframes. Existing Block 15 models where converted to the Block 15OCU upgrade and to ADF standard at once. In total, 271 airframes, consisting in 246 A-models and 25 B-models have been converted between 1989 and 1992. Minor differences exist between the A-model and B-model as described earlier.
       
      Because of the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 and the opening of relationships between West and East, the program had lost its major reason of existence, being the protection of the North American continent against Russian bombers flying over the North Pole. Although the program was finished and all aircraft stayed into service with the Air National Guard detachments, they were the first to be mothballed at AMARC with the first major restructuring of the USAF. Beginning in 1994, these aircraft began to be replaced by newer F-16C variants. By 2005, only the North Dakota ANG was flying this variant, with these last examples retired by 2007.
       
      A lot of these ADF F-16s are a very cheap and quite modern asset for allied countries. These aircraft have relatively low flying hours on their airframes. A lot of them are sold on the second-hand market. Jordan was the first to receive 12 A-models and 4-models under the Peace Falcon program in 1997. Most have since been received the Mid Life Upgrade (MLU). Thailand has acquired another batch of 15 A-models and 1 B-model under the Peace Naresuan IV program. Also the Italian Air Force received 26 A-models and 4 B-models under a 10-year lease agreement called Peace Caesar.
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