Modern Era (4Gen+) Aircraft

***************** Italian Tornado ECR/IDS Pack for SF2 V1.0 ************************
 
This pack contains 4 Italian Tornado aircraft with all the sounds, effects and weapons etc necessary for use. Although initially based on Dave, AD and Sundowners Tornado GR1/GR4 pack (in which I was involved) this pack includes new models, converted SF1 skins and improved ini's over the original GR1/GR4 release. It has been tested in both a Full Merged Nov '11 and a single SF2:E Nov '11 game with no problems found (not tested in SF1).
 
Installation
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Unzip then copy and paste these folders into your Mod folder (usually C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 or whatever yours is called).
 
 
AIRCRAFT
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Aircraft Specific Info (in-game, not accurate to real life timeline) -
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Tornado AMI ECR '98 (1998-2020) - The SEAD/Electronic Warfare version of the Tornado IDS, this comes with a powerful Built-In ECM jammer than the IDS and no Cannons.
 
Tornado AMI IDS '04 (2004-2020) - This is the Mid-Life Update for the IDS which gives it precision weapons like 1000lb JDAM, GBU-12/16/24, Storm Shadow Stand-Off Missile and post '06 the IRIS-T. It also has a secondary function in an Anti-Ship/SEAD role allowing it to carry the new AGM-88D HARM and Kormoran 2 ASM.
 
Tornado AMI IDS '79 (1981-2003) - The standard IDS for the AMI it carries fairly limited payload types to just Dumb bombs upto 1000lb MK83 and the Kormoran ASm in the Anti-Ship role.
 
Tornado AMI IDS Op Locusta '91 (1991 Op Desert Storm) - A Gulf War version of the IDS, it is a basic AMI IDS '81 but with a Sand Paint scheme.
 
 
OTHER INFO
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Loadout Screen -
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As per the Other Tornado German/GR1/GR4 packs most of the defensive pods & A-A missiles are combined in Weapons group 1 so please don't use the in-game loadout screen to change anything in Group 1.
 
 
Issues -
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Just a limited weapons loadout for the AMI IDS '81, similar to the Luftwaffe setup, until the '04 Update which introduce much more variety.
 
 
*******If you find any issues or find that I've got something wrong please contact me on CombatAce - http://combatace.com/user/64030-ianh755/ *******************
 
 
THANKS
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My thanks for all their hard work and efforts go to the following -
 
 
Soulman - All the Decal help once again.
 
Sundowner, AD & Dave - The Original SF1 & SF2 Tornado packs.
 
Bobrock - The 6 & 70 Stormo AMI Skins
 
X-Ray - The 50 Stormo AMI Skins
 
Sundowner - The new IDS/ECR models and the Tornado Skin Template.
 
Wrench - The Hangar Screen Templates.
 
Ravenclaw007 - Once again for his fantastic weapons.
 
 
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Have fun and thanks for Downloading.............................................IanH
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Hawk Tmk1A
Fixed shadow problem,and a\c nose steering (copy\paste new entry in supplied data.ini to hawk data.ini))is enabled,use new lod changing your T45 ini to point to new LOD or rename the new LOD,to the old name,and delete the old one.
 
T-45 Goshawk.
Fixed nose shadow problem,nose steering enabled.(See enclosed data.ini and copy\paste the new entry)
use new lod and edit T45 inito point to new LOD or rename the new LOD to the old LOD name,and delete the old.

Older LOD for My HawkTmk1A had a "tractor Beam" shadow issue on nose,so this will fix it.

Gripen C and D(note: the biplace version still in beta state)
This is the same model that Gux upload some years ago, but now with much more "eyecandy".
Gux done those models, i just done some updates.
 
Enjoy!!

READ ME
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This'll be my last update for the Tornado Pack V3.0 by Dave and Sundowner available here - url]http://combatace.com/files/file/12320-tornado-gr1gr4-for-sf2/[/url] as I can't think of anything else I can change/fix.
 
This bulk of this update is the missing GR4 decal folder which has now been added to the mod. Each Sqn now has it's own individual A/C numbers & year dependant Fleet codes (GR4_98 is 2 letters, GR4_06 is 3 numbers) and I've included 2 special "Anniversary" decals for 12Sqn and 617Sqn. These are placed on 1 Aircraft from each Sqn only. The 617sqn 60th Anniversary Decals can be found on ZA370 in the GR4_98 only. The 12Sqn 90th Anniversary Decals can be found on ZD650 in the GR4_06 only. I've also changed both the 12Sqn and 617Sqn GR4_06 skins (12Sqn had GR1 nose marking and 617Sqn has a different tail tip marking). One point to note is that 617Sqn are the only Sqn in the RAF to retain there WW2 style "Fleet Codes" which is why theirs look different to all the others.
 
I've also tweaked the mirrors for all the GR1 variants as the "nose" wasn't showing allowing you to see through the model into the undercarriage etc. One issue I found with that is that the image in the mirrors is set as though the cockpit is actually higher than it it is (like the mirrors are about 2ft above the cockpit). I'll be having a play to see whether it's fixable without breaking the current cockpit view but I consider it a minor issue.
 
Lastly I've changed the Storm Shadow jet exhaust effect from 2d to 3d for a better look (Thanks Fubar512 for the help)
 
Installation
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Unzip then simply copy and paste into your Mod folder (usually C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 etc) and allow it to over-write. Tested on a Nov '11 patched Full Merged and SF2:Europe Only.
 
Thanks
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I've never done any Decals before so the folks here who helped out in the many "Help" threads I started really made this possible - DTMDragon, Spinners & Wrench
 
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SF2 Cheetah_E (SAAF)
 
Must have:
 
DLC7 Mirage5BA_80 and SF2E or SF2 Merged for this to work on your game.
 
Copy the content from each of the folders to your respective folder on your game.
 
 
There is an 'Optional' folder for those who would like to have the fuselage pylon on the aircraft.
Just copy the content from the optional folder to the respective fold. I think I did the best on pylon attachment and the weapon attachment angle.
 
 
I want to thank my good friend "Alejandro" for sharing his excellent mode using the "fake pilot method"
 
 
Additional Credits:
 
TK/Third Wire
Spillone104
 
 
 
If I missed anyone it is not intentional and you have the full credit for your work.
 
 
Cheers!
 
 
15 Feb. 2012
 
Ace888

READ ME
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This is an update for Dave & Sundowners Tornado GR1/GR4 pack available here - http://combatace.com/files/file/12320-tornado-gr1gr4-for-sf2/
 
After the initial release I continued to plug away at the minor issues left over that my OCD wouldn't let go of! The bulk of this update is new and/or improved weapons released recently which include both my work and the stunning weapons that Ravenclaw007 made. The rest is things that are so minor that they would probably go un-noticed by most but they bugged me.
 
The only issue left that I can see is the lack of correct Decal's for the GR4. I'll be honest and say I haven't a clue about decals but here's some info which may help those who are knowledgable about them - The GR4 should have 2 decals, a 3 number "fleet" code on the tail fin (007 for example) and a 2 number/3 digit Tail code on the fuselage behind the flaps (ZA123 for example). The Fleet number and Tail number are not the same so ZA123 may have a Fleet number of 007 etc.
 
Cheers.....................................IanH
 
 
Installation
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Simply copy and paste into your Mod folder (usually C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 etc) and allow it to over-write. Tested on a Nov '11 patched Full Merged and SF2:Europe Only.
 
 
Optional Folder
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In here is a modified VIEWLIST.ini which only changes the stock weapons view to a free cam allowing you a full 360' control of the camera so that you can see the weapons better. All other views are stock. If you want to try it then 1st backup your original viewlist.ini and then copy/paste the new one into the Flight Folder.
 
 
Whats in the Update?
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Aircraft
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All Variants Left/Right Outer Pylons Attachment Angles/Position tweaked.
All Variants Left/Right Shoulder Pylons Attachment Angles/Position tweaked.
All Variants Left/Right ALARM Stub Pylon Attachment Position/Angles tweaked.
All Variants Improved Afterburner Effect added.
All Variants Radar Display Centred & tidied.
All Variants Weapon Pylon data altered for new weapons/guidances below.
All Variants Weapon Ripple Duration/Count improved.
All Variants Loadouts altered for new weapons.
All Variants Gun firing angle improved.
GR1 '82, '90 & '90DS JP233 Attachment Point tweaked for new model JP233.
New 12SQN Artic GR1 Skin.
 
 
Weapons
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27mm Gun data.ini tweaked.
New Skin for all ALARM missiles.
New Model ALARM for Wing Outboard Stub Pylons (built-in pylon removed).
New Model, Skin & Guidance for Storm Shadow.
New Model, Skin & Guidance for Laser Brimstone.
New Model & Skin for Radar Brimstone.
New Rack Type for Radar Brimstone.
New Model & Skin for all Paveway 2, 3 & 4 Laser/GPS guided Bombs (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Model & Skin for AIM-9L & ASRAAM (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for MK10 Retard 1000lb (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for Mk22 Slick 1000lb (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Skin for BL755 (Thanks Ravenclaw007).
New Model & Skin and data.ini files tweaked for JP233 & Bombletts.
New Displays for TIALD & Litening III pods.
All 2BR Racks Attachment Angle/Positions & data.ini's tweaked (only Tornado 2BR will now fit).
Added Missing StormShadow LOD
 
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CF-18 is Canada's current multirole single seat fighter aircraft based on the FA-18, they were first put into service in 1982 and featured many upgrades from the FA-18A which they were based on.
 
 

Typhoon beta for SF2 series....
 
These folders go into the relevant directories in the C:/users/xxx/saved
 
games/ThirdWire........
 
This is very very beta at the moment so bare that in mind before asking
 
too many questions or complaining :)
 
I have released this for some community evaluation and to get some
 
general help with tweaking, give it a go and see what you think.
 
it has a 'what if' 74 squadron tigers skin for now and is using my
 
original pit from the first typhoon, also the HUD symbology has 2 shades
 
of green...this is from some testing I did and I havent bothered to
 
revert to just 1 shade so it's not a bug, the HUD is formatted to the WIP
 
pit so it will overlap the current one.
 
still WIP is a brand new pit which will use the new eye candy like bump
 
and specular.....
 
enjoy
 
 
Craig
 
 

The Mirage Factory MiG-29 Fulcrum Mod.
 
This one is also a work in progress mod and yes there will be modern variants in this package later. This project was started by bpao and the Mirage Factory a few years ago for SF1. however never complemented with more modern version, due to his untimely death.
 
To install drop into your SF2 folder and allow it to overwrite folder names.
 
In this pack there are many MiG-29 Fulcrum-A Variants a few MiG-29S Fulcrum-C, The MiG-29N early and late(with Refuelprobe).
 
this pack is not perfect and will be updated.
 
I´ve to thank many persons for Help and permission to use there stuff.
-TMF for the model and the hardwork done for SF1
-German Modder Group for awnsering stupid noob questions
-Soulfreak for the Paran & Norm 90 skin
-Ace888 for the TUDM Skins
-ravenclaw_007 for the refuel probe and the wingtanks
-Spillon104 for the afterburners
-Strelac024 for the YuAF Skin
-czarny900 for the polish AF Skins
-and all the others i forgot