Helicopters

Package contains 6 helicopters with new FLIGHT MODEL made by me:
AH-1F_90 by yakarov79
AH-1J_80 by yakarov79
AH-64A by yakarov79
CH-53D_82 by yakarov79
Mi-8T by Marcfighters
UH-1H by yakarov79
Before install backup yout older files.
All helicopters comes as separate install with all needed files (weapons, decals etc).
I need more testers and more informations to finish this project.
They will be part of bigger ODS 30 Anni helicopters pack.
I added temporary CAS mission for Mi-8, to test AI attacks.
Apache is using Helfires in fake pods, cause AI don't like guided missiles.
You must rearm player helicopter for normal missiles before mission to have TV screen active.
 
Pls, test these models and tell me your opinions.
 
HELICOPTERS WITH COMMON MODEL.7z
READ ME.txt

This is my AH-64A Apache and AH-64D Longbow Apache for SF2. (should work in Gen 1 but is untested)
 
DDS skin version and Photoshop templates are also included.
 
Please read the readme.txt.
 
Glad to finally get this one out there.
 
Enjoy!
 
Dels
 
VERSION 1.1 CHANGES/ADDITIONS
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-New cockpit glass reflection texture.
 
-Changed AGM-114L to CGR and added Hellfire rails to the 3d
model to overcome the issue of engaging moving targets.
(Thanks to WhiteBoySamurai for this idea and thanks to
FastCargo for letting me use the 3d model of his Hellfire rail)
 
-Changed loadout types so the AH-64A cannot be loaded with the
AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire.
 
-Changed the Specular and Glossiness levels to make the skin
look more matt.
 
-New hangar and loading screens.
 
-Some FM and performance tweaks. (Thanks to EricJ for some
suggestions)
 
-Completely new M261 model made by me. I have also made the M260
rocket pod, Hydra rocket with a M229 warhead and Hydra APKWS with
a M151 warhead.
For mode info and details on the APKWS look here:
 
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/apkws-ii-hellfire-jr-hydra-rockets-enter-sdd-phase-02193/

Sikorsky RH-53D Ver 3.0 for SF2

This is a third party addon of Sikorsky helicopter RH-53D.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1. 

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This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and 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.
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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Jarek Hereda
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This mod represents Sikorsky model of RH-53D. It was used mainly by US NAVY Mine countermeasure units. At the end, of service time RH-53D were passed to USMC reserve units, where served as transport/heavy lift helicopters. Some were still used during Desert Shield/Storm operations in 1991. Finally, RH-53D was written off from units in 1996.
12 aircrafts were also ordered by Imperial Iranian Navy. Only six delivered before the revolution. Add then all six remained in the newly formed Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation. 
CHANGES:
I highly recommend to overwrite previous files decals/weapons/guns- or best is delete the old one and put new files.
YOU NEED TO DELETE OLD AIRCRAFT FOLDERS RH-53D_70. Many things were changed and as tested Overwriting may cause some problems...So delete old ones put new ones.
The rest (except Aircraft folders) are same can be overwritten without fear...
Small changes in ini files, corrections on fuel loadout, changes in cockpit ini. 
Small changes in skins. Also No longer fake weapon "no gun" is needed - thanks to The Trooper. He pointed small fix in data.ini.
Added simple bump and specular maps. Also added damage tgas.
Some changes and rearrangement in a cockpit

******************IMPORTANT******************
FakePilot mod neede to run this mod. 
As always with my mods.
This addon works with my CargoPACK (included in rar file). All of the weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this cargo pack. Of course, you can edit and use any other weapons available. 
Standard commands:
LANDING GEAR - Nose light deploys/retract at any speed. 
ANIMATION 1 - right side door.
ANIMATION 2 - left hatch cabin windows
ANIMATION 3 - wipers outside/inside
ANIMATION 4 - Refueling probe - H key (hook by default) will change seat position to see a tip of the IFR probe.
ANIMATION 10 - Winch
Parking animations.
Two parking animations included one for 'on land base' and other for 'on board' parking.
You can fold tail and rotor by enabling animation in data.ini  file. But it looks silly. And my intention for this animation was eye candy on board vessel.

With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
With heavy cargo load probably you need little run on A model as engines on A are little underpowered.
Normally throttle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 70% then slowly more and more, wait and it will take off. 
 
Cockpits.
Newly upgraded cockpit based on NATOPS manual. Mirrors working now and showing correct image.
Fuel usage is not super perfect but compared to all previous H-53 models released here fuel gauges are working.

Skins.
All serial numbers are based on available photos, NAVY and USMC documents and are historically correct. 
Weapons.
The only "offensive" weapon is left/right side gunner. Well, I'm straffing convoys with it with great success.
Important - if there is no gunner - fake weapon (no gun/empty) must be loaded. For now, it must be this way.
Same as default should be loaded Mk103 minesweep. This is allowing top cargobays to be seen. 
This addon works with my CargoPACK (included in rar file). All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this cargo pack. Of course, you can edit and use any other weapons available. Here is experimental Mk105 minesweeper sled different than in previous CH-53D pack. This one is only for RH-53D. To see Mk105 open cargo bay.
Also, you can add refueling probe. At the beginning of service, this aircraft has only provisions for refueling probe.

Cargo loads.
I am releasing this cargo load in current condition. So maybe some skins needs to be adjusted.
Cargo loads includes few cargo crates for cargo bay and hook, howitzer, MUTTs. Skins for MUTTS - Thank yo The Trooper.

IMPORTANT - 
Due to the construction of this mod it is better to use collision and landing on NORMAL setting. On hard, you may have some complications on airfield - especially with underslung cargo load. 
Skins.
All serial numbers, as far as I know, are based on photos and US Army docs and are historically correct.
US Navy
 - HMH-12 'Sea Dragons' 1977
 - HMH-16 'Seahawks' 1979 
 - HMH-14 'Vanguard'  1981
 - HMH-18 'Norsemen' 1987
 - VR-24 World's Biggest Little Airline, Helos on COD duties.

USMC - special for use in Desert Storm mod if needed:
 - HMH-772 Det.A 
Pilots - best to use is OldDiego's pilots. 
As bonus there is Eagle Claw folder -easy to find. Inside - skins for sand repainted RH-53D  - also replacement file for lod and deta.ini file -       this wil make EAPS dissapear. So backup original lod and data file before using Eagle Claw mod.  So yo were warned.

Have fun.
Edit and report bugs.
Jarek Hereda.
Thanks.
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. daddyairplanes,331Killerbee,76.IAP-Blackbird.
Thanks for all kind support.
NAVAIR 01-230HMA-1 Natops Flight Manual Navy Model CH-53D Aircraft. Naval Air Systems Command, March 2001.
H-53 Sea Stallion in Action Squadron/Signal Publications by C.M.Reed.
popsmoke.com
hampshireairfields.co.uk
navysite.de
gonavy.jp
helis.com
airliners.net
amarcexperience.com
aerialvisuals.ca
abpic.co.uk
planepictures.net
rahrovan-artesh.ir

 

BELL AH-1J International COBRA Ver 2.0 for SF2
 
This is a third party add on of the AH-1J International Cobra using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit. Feel free to mod it your way for your use.
 
It is designed for and works in the SF2 only.
 
WeaponAdd for this model is also included.
 
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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 WEB SITE 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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Jarek Hereda
 
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WARNING!
 
This is totaly new file. I highly recomend to backup your old files. OR just delete all old files. Even weapon folders. It is updated here.
This is totaly new files and will not work in many parts with old.
 
This model is based on previous J model with little modifications. Representing J International model exported to Iran. And J TOW International Cobra - modified J Cobra TOW capable aircraft. Only user of this model was also Iran and South Korea which used 8 aircrafts between 1978-2004.
 
Pack includes 3 aircrafts as I made it specific for Iran and South Korea.
Cockpits included.
 
This addon works only with included WeaponPACK. All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.
 
Standard commands for activating Cobra features:
With some differenced compared to G model.
 
AIRBRAKES - jump from pilot station to gunner station.
 
ARRESTING HOOK - deploy arresting hook to land on aircraft carrier.
 
LANDING GEAR - belly light deploy/retract at any speed. Don't forget to fold before shooting.
 
A2A mode - gunner station guncross for turret.
 
A2Ground mode - pilot M60 gunsight cross.
 
ANIMATION 7 - turret doors
 
ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors
 
ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)
 

For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector (small needle on RPM clock in cockpit should be like 65degree up) - (default ctrl + ) and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
 
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.
 
There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.
 

All serial numbers are historicaly correct for each country.
 
Nations.
I've set nation name for Iran. In my instal Iran - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Same with J Tow model and plus SKorea- which is Republic of Korea Air Force.
You might want to add new nation as It should be - Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation
And Republic of Korea Army Aviation - ROKAA not ROKAF.
 
But as always you can mod it your way.
 
Skins:
I've included skins for Iranian Army Aviation for both J and J TOW model representing early Imperial Iranian Army Aviation and post revolutionary Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation.
Also South Korean Army Aviation is represented by early and late type of painting.
During Iran-Iraq war Iranian army did some test with launching AGM-65 missiles. But reports says airframe sufers structural damage.
Here I made possible to load Mavericks for Iranian AH-1J.
 
Pilots:
I am using usnpilots by OldDiego. Not included.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.
 
Instalation:
 
Copy all files into specific folders.
 
Sounds:
For M197gatling sound copy the lines from SOUNDLIST ADDON to your soundlist ini file.
 
Enjoy.
Edit your way.
Hope everything is working fine.
Report bugs.
 
For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com
 
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Reference:
NAVAIR 00-110AH1-4
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL AH-1J
TM 55-1520-221-10 Operators Manual Army Model AH 1G Helicopter
Osprey Combat Aircraft 41 - US.Army AH-1 Units In Vietnam
Cobra! The Attack Helicopter: Fifty Years of Sharks Teeth and Fangs Mike Verier
GUNSLINGERS IN ACTIONS - Squadron Signal
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Osprey Colour Series Cobra Tank Killer Supreme
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net

Bell UH-1H  Iroquois
This is a third party add-on of Bell helicopter model UH-1H used by US Army Aviation and many many countries around the world.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1.
 
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This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and it CANNOT be distrubuted 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.
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 WEB SITE 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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Jarek Hereda
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Copy all files to specific folders in your game mod directory. 

ANIMATION 1 & 2 - cockpit doors.
open bomb bay - open cargo doors - you will figure out why/how etc. 
This is beta file. Some small ini edits might be needed. 
I was planning to make it bigger but I've lost 'thing' for it..but of course you can play with it.
For now and in near future I will not work on it - so honestly, I am abandoning it.
Better to share than keep it on a hard drive.
 Aircraft include my generic Bell Huey cockpit.
Pack includes one helicopter with 1 very generic skin and PSD templates so anyone can create any skin desired.
Flying.
As with all my previous helos flying is quite easy. With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
Normally throttle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 55% wait little and then increase to 100% and helo will take off nicely.

Have fun.
Hope you will enjoy it same as me when working on it.
Edit and report bugs.

Jarek Hereda.

SF2 UH-1B Huey Slick & Hog Remod Pack           9/14/2022
-For SF2 (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)-
This package contains remods of Pasko's 1stGen UH-1B helicopters, both the 'Slick' and 'Hog' gunships. These aircraft have been given unique name identifiers, as to not have the conflict with other mods of these same birds.
I've collected just about all the 1stGen skins I could find for these, and created all new decals for them. Where possible, and discoverable, any serial/BuNums associated with a particular unit have been marked with a star (*). All serials ARE historically correct for the models depicted. In the case of the Canadian Hueys, no "(*) star" is used as the 10 serials ARE the 100% historically correct ones. This mod depicts several models of the UH-1B that are visually "pretty close" to each other. In truth, their minor differences won't effect gameplay in any way, shape or form. These are the UH-1B, UH-1C and UH-1E. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins.
UH-1B Slick ==
US Army; early and late skins (dark or lighter OD)
US Army Medevac: possibly representing 57th Medical Detachment
USMC : VM0-2 "Cherry Deuce" (used both Slicks & Hogs)
Canada: CF-118 3 skins covering their uses and from 1966 thru 1995 in their Search & Rescue and utility service.
UH-1B/C/E Hog ==
US Army; early and late skins (dark or lighter OD)
US Navy: HAL-3 Seawolves
USMC: HML-167 "Warriors, VMO-6 "Tomcats", 
The sF2 'date switch' is fully active, so watch for it. Also included are (finally) damage textures, a destroyed model, all weapons, sounds, pilot figures and so forth. The "275rocket" is a stock 3W item, and therefore not included. FM is relatively untouched (ie: "as is"), so be aware. I'm sure further refinements of the FM are needed.
On the aircraft selection drop-down menu, you'll see:
UH-1B/C/E Huey "Slick" (P)
UH-1B/C/E Huey "Hog" (P)
Obviously, the "P" stands for Pasko.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also =PLEASE= read the "Notes" section for information about Nation assignment for the American birds. Where possible, ALL original readmes have been included.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

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HAL Chetak package(Beta)
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Mod to represent HAL built Alouette IIIs in Indian service(nicknamed "Chetak").
 
Contains three mods with dedicated skins an serial numbers of all Chetaks built by HAL and imported from France.
a) Chetak_IN is the Indian Navy's SAR & MATCH(Marine Torpedo Carrying Helicopter)
b) Chetak_IAF is the Indian AF & Army's SAR and Light CAS platform
c) Chetak-CG, I just modded for fun as Coast Guard's SAR helicopter
 
It is being uploaded as it is with some FM issues, which is beyond my understanding to fix.
 
Credits:
Original Model and weapons - Tracker
Skins, based on Tracker's templates - ghostrider883
Pilot model - Marcfighter
 
 
Sandesh "ghostrider883" Kanchan
January 23, 2014

Please note: The default Flight Model is designed for "Hard" setting only, and takes off vertically. If you are using "Normal" or "Easy" settings there is no guarantee that it would work. Use "H" Key to switch between front and back seats
 
Package has included an optional flight model from Marcfighter for try out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mi-24P public beta proudly present to you by YEYEYE.
 
This is a highly detailed model with proper cockpits and LOD files. This model has no relevance to A-team's work.
 
 
 
Model/FM/Weapon/Cockpit - YEYEYE
FM and beta test - Honeyfox, Orsin
Optional FM: Marcfighter, Floran
 
 
 
 
Commercial use of Mi-24P and all its parts are strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.
 
This is a public beta released as-is, please use on your own discretion. The authors and CombatAce do not take any responsibility should damages occur to your property.
 
Modifications/Improvements to the Data/INI/Texture are all welcome. No consent from the author required.

Sikorsky AH-60L Arpia IV
The UH-60L Arpía IV , also called simply Arpía , is a gunship helicopter developed by the Colombian Air Force , with Israeli advice from the UH-60L Black Hawk . As a result of the need for the Colombian Air Force to have a gunship helicopter as a means of deterrence against external enemies, the Arpía is essentially a UH-60L to which more equipment and weapons have been added both internally and externally.Currently, the Colombian Air Force has 12 aircraft.
The Helicopter can fire Spike NLOS an Spike LR ATGM missiles, both in the inventory of the FAC, GAU-19 12.7 mm gatling guns, 70mm rocket pods. 
Instalation:
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Put the content of the objects/ folder in your mod folder.
Crédits : 
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3d Model, textures, INI files: angelp
Cockpit: Kesselbrut
Weapons: angelp 
This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware, and is only allowed to be available here in Combat Ace
Released under Combat Ace Fair-Use terms
I had this model for some time waiting for a new terrain that we were working on, but I decided to release it to avoid any lost because of another HDD crash. Flight model needs some fine tunning 

UH-1H Bushranger Gunship for SF2
By Harry Leith
 
This aircraft represents the Bushranger Gunship version of the UH-1H Huey helicopter operated by the Australian Defence Forces. It is fitted with 2x M134 Miniguns and 2x Rocket Launchers fixed forward.
 
I haven't been able to model the mountings for the weapons, so the LAU/3 rocket pods just sort of hang in space alongside the aircraft, and the miniguns can't be seen at all. However they do work, which is the main thing!
 
This mod has been tested in a merged install of SF2. Weapons are in SF2 format. I haven't modified the FM at all from the original release, so I make no guarantees about flight performance.
 
Installation.
This package is only a partial mod. It requires you to have the Australian Army UH-1H Huey by Richard "Gramps" Kaminski already installed. You can find it here:
 
http://forum.combata...rmy-uh-1h-huey/
 
This mod contains replacement aircraft data files for that helo, adding the weapons and converting it to the Bushranger gunship variant.
 
Copy the following files to the UH-1H folder located in the Aircraft directory inside the Objects folder in your game install, replacing the originals.
 
UH-1H.ini
UH-1H_DATA.INI
UH-1H_Loadout.INI
UH-1H_BUSHRANGER_LOADOUT.tga
 
There is also a M134 folder for the M134 miniguns which should be placed in the Guns folder in the Objects folder. If the Guns folder doesn't already exist in the Objects folder, you can create it. This weapon is in SF2 format, so will not work for SF1 users.
 
Credits
I have left the original read-me file intact with this install.
 
Bell UH-1B Iroquis "Huey" for Strike Fighters Project 1 ver 1.0 2005-4-18 by Capun (FM), MarcFighter (skin), Kesselbut (cockpit) and Pasko (model)
 
UH-1H Mod by Richard "Gramps" Kaminski 23 April 2006.
 
If I have missed anyone for credit, please contact me via Combat Ace.

SF2 Bell TH1-L Huey Remod Pack                    4/30/2021
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
This is an update/remod back of the TH1-L Huey trainer as used by Helicopter Training Squadron 18 (HT-18) "Vigilant Eagles" from 1969 thru 1998(ish). The original SF1 upload, from 2005, has recieved something of an overhaul, mostly to the skin, and now with the addition of 100% historical BuNum (serials) and Modex/pennant numbers.
Extensive research has allowed me to run down the full 45 aircraft production run, as used by both HT-8 and HT-18. All serials are 100% historically correct. when possible, they have been matched to their Modex/Pennant numbers. Those with the star (*) on the Number list are positives matches. Those without the star, could not be matched to a specific Modex.
This is the full aircraft, with all necessary parts included (sounds, pilots, etc). A new Hangar Screen was created, as well as damage tgas and the addition of a destroyed model. The data ini has had the hit boxes corrected. The FM itself remains untouched from it's original "as issued" state. Be advised of continuing issues with helo FMs in SF2. The Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), shift/0 (zero) opens the sliding cabin doors.
When in game, on the aircraft selection drop down you'll see:
TH-1L Huey
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! The full Change Log is also in the "Notes" section. The original release readme from 2005 is also included, for historical purposes.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 Westland Whirlwind HAR Upgrade Pack                    4/19/2021
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
**NOTE: this is for the British built versions -0NLY-!!**
This is major upgrade of the Westland Whirlwind (piston powered) as released by Strahi. Please be advised, if you have the original download, you will unfortunately have to delete it from your mods folder(s). THIS version is highly modified, with many additional items. If left as "drag & drop" over the original, there will be conflicts that might be unresolvable. Thus, the need for complete removal of the original. This has been approved by Strahi, to whom I extend great thanks!!
The following services/units are covered. The first listing is the name of the skin folder itself. The rest is the description you will see on the skin selection dropdown on the Loadout Screen:
Royal Air Force: 
RAF1 - No.22 Sqdn, 55-62, overall yellow
RAF2 - No.28 Sqdn, ?? date, Eurocamo*
RAF3 - No.110 Sqdn, 1954, Kuala Lampur*
JHU - Joint Helicopter Unit, HMS Ocean, Suez, 1956 
Royal Navy:
RN - 848 NAS, DGNB overall, early 50s
RN2 - Ship's Flight, HMS Protector, 55-65, Antarctic Patrol
RN3 - 848 NAS, HMS Bulwark, 1960s
RN4 - 781 NAS, RNAS Yeovilton (Green Parrot)
Suez - 848 NAS, HMS Albion, Suez 56
JRV:
YU - Soko Whirlwind, Yugoslavian Air Force, 1961

*= be advised, these units MAY have had the later, turbine power marks. It's also possible some of those listed above, while still having serving piston-powered Whirlwinds, would have also recieved turbine power aircraft.
The SF2 'date switch' is =NOT= used on any of the skins. I felt it would cause too many issues and confusions.
Many painted on insignia and service markings remain as such. This is due to the minimal amount of meshes used to build the aircraft. All new serial number decals have been made for all included versions (up to 26 each). As is to be expected, while all are correct for the aircraft & services depicted, they are 'generic' in nature. When a unit's or service's serials HAVE been found, you'll see the star (*) in the number list dropdown. Decal randomization is TRUE. When possible, the RAF & RN squadron badges are used at the "patch" for viewing on the Loadout Screen
On the aircraft selection drop down list, you'll see:
Whirlwind HAR/HC (st)
The (st) is for Strahi, and will diferentiate this Whirlwind for any others that may or may not exist. 
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
EDIT:
added missing Decals folders!!
Sorry people!!

SF2 UH-19/HO4S/HRS Chickasaw Upgrade Pack                    4/12/2021
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
**NOTE: this is for the American/non-British versions -0NLY-!! Upgrades for the Whirlwind will follow**
This is major upgrade of the UH-19/HO4S/HRS as released by Strahi. Please be advised, if you have the original download, you will unfortunately have to delete it from your mods folder(s). THIS version is highly modified, with many additional items. If left as "drag & drop" over the original, there will be conflicts that might be unresolvable. Thus, the need for complete removal of the original. This has been approved by Strahi, to whom I extend great thanks!!
For those interested, the following services/units are covered:
US Air Force: 
41st Air Rescue Squadron, Hamilton AFB (early/mid 1950s)
US Navy:
HU-1 "Pacific Fleet Angles" (c.1952, Korea)
US Marines:
HMR-161 "Greyhawks" (c.1952, Korea)
US Army:
6th Transportation Co. (H), (Korea)
Generic Olive Drab overall
Royal Canadian Navy:
VH-21 (c.mid 1950s)
Many painted on insignia and service markings remain as such. This is due to the minimal amount of meshes used to build the aircraft. All new serial number decals have been made for all included versions (up to 26 each). As is to be expected, while all are correct for the aircraft & services depicted, they are 'generic' in nature. When a unit's or service's serials HAVE been found, you'll see the star (*) in the number list dropdown. Decal randomization is TRUE.
You will also be adding a new nation, "US ARMY", unless you have the Expanded Nations Mod by Menrva. Full instructions will be found in the INstall section below. If you do not wish to, you'll have to edit the texture set inis for the 2 Army skins back to "USAF". Game-wise, it won't matter either way.
On the aircraft selection drop down list, you'll see:
H-19 Chickasaw (st)
The (st) is for Strahi, and will diferentiate this H-19 for any others that may or may not exist. In reality, it should read "H-19/HRS/HO4S", but what the hey! We all know what it is!
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!!
You can expect the same treatment is being given to his Whirlwind pack, as well. It will be relased when finished.
Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Three models of this type and a lot of skins.

Sikorsky CH-53D Ver 3.0 for SF2
This is a third party addon of late models Sikorsky helicopter CH-53.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1. 

*************************************************************
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
*************************************************************
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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.
*************************************************************
Jarek Hereda
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This mod represents a Late model of CH-53D with installed EAPS and auxiliary fuel tanks. I've split this model into two versions. Early with RWR blisters and AN/ALE-39 flare/chaff dispenser and late with some more blisters, new doubled CMD dispensers and ALQ-144 IR jammer on fuel tank pylons.
Ant this will be the last model of Sea Stallion from me.

CHANGES:
I highly recommend to overwrite previous files decals/weapons/guns- or best is delete the old one and put new files.
YOU NEED TO DELETE OLD AIRCRAFT FOLDERS CH-53A and CH-53D_70. Many things were changed and as tested Overwriting may cause some problems...So delete old ones put new ones.
The rest (except Aircraft folders) are same can be overwritten without fear...
Small changes in ini files, corrections on fuel loadout, changes in cockpit ini. 
Small changes in skins. Also No longer fake weapon "no gun" is needed - thanks to The Trooper. He pointed small fix in data.ini.
Added simple bump and specular maps. Also added damage tgas.
Some changes and rearrangement in the cockpit

******************IMPORTANT******************
FAkePilot mod neede to run this mod. 
As always.
This addon works with my CargoPACK (included in rar file). All of the weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this cargo pack. Of course, you can edit and use any other weapons available. 
Standard commands:

LANDING GEAR - Nose light deploy/retract at any speed. 
ANIMATION 1 - right side hatch and door.
ANIMATION 2 - left hatch cabin windows
ANIMATION 3 - wipers outside/inside
Parking animations.
Two parking animations included one for 'on land base' and other for 'on board' parking.
I'm including two vessels moded as USMC nation. (same as in AH-1J pack) so you can practice start and land. 
Those ships have moded catapults, deck and arresting cables in a data.ini file. 
Those ships are limited only to those used during the Vietnam War on WestPac/SEA cruises.
You can fold tail and rotor by enabling animation in data.ini  file. But it looks silly. And my intention for this animation was eye candy on board vessel.

With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
With heavy cargo load probably you need little run on A model as engines on A are little underpowered.
Normally throttle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 70% then slowly -more and more, wait and it will take off. 
It is possible to land on board two included ships. don't forget about a hook.
 
Cockpits.
New upgraded cockpit based on NATOPS manual.
Fuel usage is not super perfect but compared to all previous H-53 models released here fuel gauges are working.

Few differences between models mostly in humps/bumps/sensors dispensers.
Skins.
All serial numbers are based on available photos, and USMC documents and are historically correct. 
Weapons.
The only "offensive" weapon is left/right side gunner. Well, it is a quite defensive weapon.
Cargo loads.
I am releasing this cargo load in the current condition. So maybe some skins needs to be adjusted.
Cargo loads include few cargo crates for cargo bay and hook, howitzer, MUTTs. Skins for MUTTS - Thank yo The Trooper.

Skins.
All serial numbers, as far as I know, are based on photos and US Army docs and are historically correct.
One specific folder for Desert Storm Mod Fans. including one of two units operating D model during Desert Storm.
HMH-462
Model 80 
two generic paints green and 3color paint scheme.
Model 99 
HMH-362, HMH-363 and HMH-463 operating CH-53D at the end of service of this aircraft. In 2012 CH-53D was finally retired.
IMPORTANT - 
Due tu construction of this mod it is better to use collision and landing on NORMAL setting. On hard you may have some complications on airfield - especialy with underslung cargo load. 
Pilots - best to use is OldDiego's pilots. 
This mod still needs some work. But I am afraid that if I will not upload it, I might never fully finish.
Have fun.
Edit and report bugs.
Jarek Hereda.
Thanks.
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. daddyairplanes,331Killerbee,76.IAP-Blackbird. The Trooper
Thanks for all kind support.
NAVAIR 01-230HMA-1 Natops Flight Manual Navy Model CH-53D Aircraft. Naval Air Systems Command, March 2001.
H-53 Sea Stallion in Action Squadron/Signal Publications by C.M.Reed.
popsmoke.com
hampshireairfields.co.uk
navysite.de
gonavy.jp
helis.com
hmh-463-vietnam.com
amarcexperience.com
aerialvisuals.ca
abpic.co.uk
planepictures.net

Please find enclosed the fix for the missing decals for the Pakistani UH-1H for the cargo doors when a gunner is enabled, just replace the decals.ini file in all 3 colour schemes, it is exactly the same file for all 3 so just delete the old one and replace with this one, then we shall all be number enhanced 
 
I apologise I should have fixed this from the start, however, after a quick chat with Yakarov79 I got on to it this morning, and corrected the error, quick and easy fix , as I suspected .

BELL UH1-H IROQUOIS
PAKISTANI ARMY
 
Using Yakarov79's excellent UH-1H I have created 3 new skins for the Pakistani Army, the first is the standard overall green, there is a grey/green camo scheme, and finally what appears to be the latest cam scheme which is sand/green/brown . I have included the whole package in this upload to make it easier to install as it needs really  to be installed separate from a general UH-1H installation, as it is a purely Pakistani machine. all the files needed are included, sounds, weapons, pilots etc etc . I have left the decals the same for all 3 schemes, as it appears that standard markings are commonplace on Pakistani aircraft. One thing to note though, is that when the gunners are enabled, it removes the numbering from the cargo doors, not a major issue at all, but I just thought you may need to know. also, the latest iterations of the Huey in Pakistani service appear to be armed with miniguns rather than M60's however I dont have the ability to adjust this , so the Pigs will have to suffice, I am not sure if this modification is for the newer Venoms, rather than the standard UH-1 , however, if it is possible to mod the gunners with the miniguns, that would be totally ace.
 
As I said this model is originally from Yakarov79, so all the main, and important workings are his sterling work not mine, I have merely adapted it to reflect the Pakistan Army's aircraft.
 
As always, any questions or issues/omissions, please feel free to message me. I hopefully will be doing more UH-1H's soon, in fact I have started working on them already, so wait out on that !! 
 
Finally as always, ENJOY !!! 

AH-60 BAttleHawk for Strike Fighters 2
Version 1.0 Release 03/12/2020
This model is not to be used in any commercial or for-profit packages. It may, however, be used in any freeware mod. According to the Combat-Ace terms of use.

Contents:
-Objects-
AH-60 BattleHawk
-Weapons-
Spike NLOS
Spike LR
 
-Decals-
Fictional 124sq

Installation (SF2):
Extract each folder into the matching folders in your mod directory.

Notes.
This model represents a What If Battle Hawk Modification of the UH-60L in service with the Israeli Air Force.  In order to make the model work, you will need a suitable cockpit since the only uh-60 cockpit is from that site. Rivet counters please save energy, this is a What If helicopter based on a proposed modification of the UH-60 and the Arpia IV of the Colombian Air Force (WIP). The models uses Rocket Pods from the At-6 model availabel here (not included)
Credits:
Model:angelp
Skins and textures: angelp
Ini files:angelp
Decals: angelp
Weapons; angelp
 

Aérospatiale SA.316 Alouette III
Read the f***ing readme!!!!
WHAT´S IN:
- 1 new Helo (Aérospatiale SA.316 Alouette III) with 9 new skins
CREDITS:
- Tracker - 3D modeler of the plane & Cockpit, Templates
- Soulfreak - paintwork, ini dance, screens etc.
TO INSTALL:
- extract into your mod / folder
 

Flight model should be tweaked, but I´m not the guy who can do it.
Schapen, October 4th 2019
Carlo "Soulfreak" Vecchi
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.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT

Sikorsky RH-53D of Iran Navy Ver 3.0 for SF2

This is a third party add-on of late models Sikorsky helicopter RH-53D.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1. 

*************************************************************
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and 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.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
*************************************************************
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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.
*************************************************************
Jarek Hereda
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This mod represents Sikorsky model of RH-53D. 12 aircrafts were ordered by Imperial Iranian Navy. Only six delivered before revolution. Add then all six remained in newly formed Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation. 
CHANGES:
I highly recommend to overwrite previous files decals/weapons/guns- or best is delete the old one and put new files.
YOU NEED TO DELETE OLD AIRCRAFT FOLDERS CH-53A and CH-53D_70. Many things were changed and as tested Overwriting may caouse some problems...So delete old ones put new ones.
The rest (except Aircraft folders) are same can be overwritten without fear...
Small changes in ini files, corrections on fuel loadout, changes in cockpit ini. 
Small changes in skins. Also No longer fake weapon "no gun" is needed - thanks to The Trooper. He pointed small fix in data.ini.
Added simple bump and specular maps. Also added damage tgas.
Some changes and rearrangements in the cockpit

******************IMPORTANT******************
FaAkePilot mod neede to run this mod. 
As always.
This addon works with my CargoPACK (included in rar file). All of the weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this cargo pack. Of course, you can edit and use any other weapons available. 
Standard commands:
LANDING GEAR - Nose light deploy/retract at any speed. 
ANIMATION 1 - right side door.
ANIMATION 2 - left hatch cabin windows
ANIMATION 3 - wipers outside/inside
ANIMATION 10 - Winch
Parking animations.
Two parking animations included one for 'on land base' and other for 'on board' parking.
You can fold tail and rotor by enabling animation in data.ini  file. But it looks silly. And my intention for this animation was eye candy on board vessel.

With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
With heavy cargo load probably you need little run on A model as engines on A are little underpowered.
Normaly throtle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 70% then slowly more and more, wait and it will take off. 
 
Cockpits.
Newly upgraded cockpit based on NATOPS manual. Mirrors working now and showing correct image.
Fuel usage is not super perfect but compared to all previous H-53 models released here fuel gauges are working.

Skins.
All serial numbers are based on available photos, are historically correct. 
Weapons.
This addon works with my CargoPACK (included in rar file). All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this cargo pack. Of course you can edit and use any other weapons available. Here is experimental Mk105 minesweeper sled different than in previous CH-53D pack. This one is only for RH-53D. To see Mk105 open cargo bay.

Cargo loads.
I am releasing this cargo load in the current condition. So maybe some skins needs to be adjusted.
Cargo loads includes few cargo crates for cargo bay and hook, howitzer, MUTTs. Skins for MUTTS - Thank yo The Trooper.

IMPORTANT - 
Due to construction of this mod it is better to use collision and landing on NORMAL setting. On hard, you may have some complications on the airfield - especially with underslung cargo load. 
Skins.
1977 Imperial Iranian Navy
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation with 3 skins 1979 paint inherited from IINavy, Grey paint introduced somewhere in 90's and late current azure blue salamander camo.
Good to add nations ini entry regarding new "nation" created - Islamic Republic of Iran Navy /Imperial Iranian Navy.
otherwise, you will have to change nation name to Iran.

Pilots - best to use is OldDiego's pilots.  

Have fun.
Edit and report bugs.
Jarek Hereda.
Thanks.
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. daddyairplanes,331Killerbee,76.IAP-Blackbird.
Thanks for all kind support.
NAVAIR 01-230HMA-1 Natops Flight Manual Navy Model CH-53D Aircraft. Naval Air Systems Command, March 2001.
H-53 Sea Stallion in Action Squadron/Signal Publications by C.M.Reed.
popsmoke.com
hampshireairfields.co.uk
navysite.de
gonavy.jp
helis.com
airliners.net
amarcexperience.com
aerialvisuals.ca
abpic.co.uk
planepictures.net
rahrovan-artesh.ir

 

BELL AH-1G COBRA Over Vietnam Ver 2.0 for SF2
February 2016
 
This is a third party add on of the AH-1GCobra using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series.
 
*************************************************************
 
This is freeware-donationware; it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
 
*************************************************************
 
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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.
*************************************************************
 
Jarek Hereda
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
This addon works only with my WeaponPACK (Included in rar file) All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.
 
Standard commands for activating Cobra features:
 
AIRBRAKES - sun filter/shader on off - just for fun no airbrakes so empty animation slot for use.
 
ARRESTING HOOK - jump from pilot station to gunner station.
 
LANDING GEAR - belly light deploy/retract at any speed in late models
- nose lights activate/deactivate in early model. Lights must on.
 
A2A mode - gunner station guncross for turret.
 
A2Ground mode - pilot M73 cross.
 
ANIMATION 7 - turret doors
 
ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors
 
ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)
 
WARNING!

This is totaly new file. I highly recomend to backup your old files. OR just delete all old files.
This is totaly new files and will not work in many parts with old.
 
For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector (small needle on RPM clock in cockpit should be like 65degree up) - (default ctrl + ) and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
 
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.
 
There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.
 
6 models in this pack:
All serial numbers are historicaly correct.
 
AH-1G '67 - early model with Emerson TAT-102 turret. Glass nose with landing lights.
 
NETT. Cobra New Equipment Trainning Team.
C/1/7 Cavalry. Sharkmouth for C/1/7 Cavalry.
334th Assault Helicopter Company. Playboys.
B/1/7 Cavalry. Still under construction.
 
AH-1G '67up - late model of 67 block build and early 68 block build. Already equiped with M28 turret system. Nose light removed. Belly landing light added.
 
D/227 AHB.
11th ACR.
 
AH-1G '68 - regular model of 1968 and later block build. And also upgraded and repaired 67 models to this regular Cobra standard. M28 turret system in standard, belly landing light, Hyd reservoir panel with vented inspection.
This model is already wired for instalation of XM-35 weapon subsytem
 
11th ACR.
C/1/9 Cavalry.
D/1/4 Cavalry.
D/229 AHB.
C/2/20 Aerial Rocket Artilery.
 
AH-1G '70 - late model with tail rotor upgrade. 1968-69 block build models and also big amount of early models were upgraded to this standard since 1970-1971 onward.
 
11th ACR.
D/3/4/ Cavalry.
F/79 Aerial Field Artilery.
 
AH-1G '72 - Late ultimate model of G. Fitted with Striela supresion system. Sugar scoop/Toilet Bowl exhaust. Engine fairing shrouds.
 
F-4 cavalry.
F-8 Cavalry.
129 Assault Helicopter Company.
 
AH-1G USMC
VMO-2
HML-367 (2 versions)
 
I have redone all weapons - launchers M159,157,158,M200, Gunpods - M18 and M195 Subsystem
 
Pilots:
I am using helopilots by OldDiego.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.
 
 
 
Instalation:
 
Copy all files into specific folders.
 
For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com
 
Fixed shadow issues.
Updated weapon data pack with new skins and some new models for weapons.
Fixes on extent points, and some small model fixes.
New slow/fast rotor model with new tga file.
Comes with all required weapon files.
fixes at external .lod model.
new skins, some parts remapped.few new decals and serial numbers updated
new models for weapons.
small fixes in ini files.
new loadout.ini file.
changes in cockpit model.
changes in cockpit textures
 
 
 
 
 
*********************************************************************************************************
IMPORTANT
 
You will need to add the following to your Nations.ini file which should be in your Flight folder.
Make sure the XXX is replaced with the next number in sequence in your file:
 
[Nationxxx]
Name=USA
DisplayName=United States Army Aviation
Alignment=FRIENDLY
PilotNameList=NamesUSAF.lst
RankList=RanksUSAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.cat
Medals=MedalsUSAF.ini
MedalTextFile=MedalsUSAF.str
UseFAC=TRUE
 
*********************************************************************************************************
 
Reference:
TM 55-1520-221-10 Operators Manual Army Model AH 1G Helicopter
Osprey Combat Aircraft 41 - US.Army AH-1 Units In Vietnam
GUNSLINGERS IN ACTIONS - Squadron Signal
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
F Troop Yearbook 1971-1972
XM-118 Organizational DS GS and Depot Maintenance XM118
vhpamuseum.org
11thacraviation.com
darkhorsevietnam.com
blueghosts.com
centaursinvietnam.org
usarmygermany.com
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net

Bell HH-1H  Iroquois
This is a third party add-on of Bell helicopter model HH-1H used by USAF as Crash Rescue helicopter.
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1.
 
*************************************************************
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and it CANNOT be distrubuted 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.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
*************************************************************
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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.
*************************************************************
Jarek Hereda
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copy all files to specific folders in your game mod directory. 

ANIMATION 1 & 2 - cockpit doors
ANIMATION 8 - unfold hoist
ANIMATION 9 - PJ on a winch 
ANIMATION 10 - lower/raise hoist.
This is beta file.
Better to share than store on hard drive.
 
Aircraft include generic Bell Huey cockpit.
 
Flying.
As with all my previous helos flying is quite easy. With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
Normally throttle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 55% wait little and then increase to 100% and helo will take off nicely.
 
Pack includes one helicopter with 1 skin

Have fun.
Hope you will enjoy it same as me when working on it.
Edit and report bugs.

Jarek Hereda.

Bell CH-118  Iroquois
This is a third party addon of Bell helicopter model CH-118 used by Canadian Armed Forces. 
It is designed for and works only in SF2 series. And will never work in SF1.
 
*************************************************************
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE and it CANNOT be distrubuted 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.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
*************************************************************
*************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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.
*************************************************************
Jarek Hereda
 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copy al files to specific folders in your game mod directory. 

ANIMATION 1 & 2 - cockpit doors
ANIMATION 8 - unfold hoist
ANIMATION 9 - PJ on a winch 
ANIMATION 10 - lower/raise hoist.
This is beta file.
Better to share than store on hard drive.
 
Aircraft include generic Bell Huey cockpit.
 

Flying.
As with all my previous helos flying is quite easy. With little practice, you can even hoover. Without fake flaps and airbrakes.
Important here to control is using rudder and vector thrust control.
Normally throttle vector control on 88-89 degree increase power 55% wait little and then increase to 100% and helo will take off nicely.
 
Pack includes one helicopter with 3 skin for specific years to represent paintings used by Canadian Armed Forces.

Have fun.
Hope you will enjoy it same as me when working on it.
Edit and report bugs.

Jarek Hereda.

This is simple remod, overhaul of Florian's Sea King model
Representing Agusta ASH-3D Sea King as delivered to Iranian Navy.
Model itself is Florian work and all hail to him for his work.
 
---------------------------------------------
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.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
 
This mod represents Agusta ASH-3D and ASH-3D/TS Sea King as delivered to Iranian Navy in 1978.
Via fake pilot ive added radar dome to D and D/TS versions.
Iran oredered 17 D versions and 3 D/TS.
 
Model itself is untouched by me.
 
Ive made skins similiar as in RH-53D representing 3 colour schemes. early white/grey 1978, 1990 grey paint and current blue camo paint
 
All decals are made by me and are based on available documents and photos. So lets say - historicaly correct.
Iranian Navy is using only 3 aircrafts model D/TS and 17 D version.
 
This helo got new ini work. So if you have old Florian SeaKing - do a backup. Becasue this is new and you might not like it.
new aircraft data ini with new flight model, and few differences
animation keys reassigned.
 

Right side rear slide doors are opened as bomb_bay
left side slide door as ANIMATION KEY 1
 
Rotor brake ANIMATION KEY 7
Folding rotor ANIMATION KEY 8
 
Ive put some speed limits for animations up to 30 kts for doors,and rotor animation so you can fold onboard vessel.
 
Flying is done same way as in my helos. Vector thrust controll, etc.. it is pretty simple.
 
This aircraft is using same nation as previously released RH-53D for Iran Navy - called IranNavy.
 

Last thing:
There is new cockpit. As replacement ive done some simple generic cockpit for SH-3. Since there is lot of versions of SeaKing lot of pits, this is generic and simple build, that should fit here.
Consider it as beta, few things are not working there.
 
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THIS COCKPIT FOR SH-3 SEA KING OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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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Unpack the files.
Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack.
 
Credits:
Florian - BIG thanks for model.
Yakarov79 - me: INI work , skins, decals and cockpit. fake pilot mods.
 
Have fun.
Edit and report bugs.
 
Jarek Hereda.
 
Thanks.

FUJI AH-1S COBRA Ver 1.0 for SF2
 
July 2016.
 
This is a third party add on of the AH-1S Cobra of JGSDF using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit.
 
It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.
 
WeaponPACK for this model is also included.
 
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This is freeware-donationware; it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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 WEB SITE 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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Jarek Hereda
 
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This addon works only with included WeaponPACK. All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.
 
Standard commands for activating Cobra features:
 
ARRESTING HOOK - jump from pilot station to gunner station.
 
LANDING GEAR - skid search light on/off at any speed. Dont forget to retract it because you wil be not able to shoot.

 
ANIMATION 7 - turret doors
 
ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors
 
ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 1 - NVG (It is not nvg but some greent filter) If you don't like it disable it in cockpitini file.
 

AH-1S(MC) was Step 3 upgrade program of Army Cobra. In this model Army Cobra featured the three -barell 20mm M197 automatic cannon mounted in XM97 universal turret. The AH-1S(MC) also featured an improved rocekt management system for 2.75 inch rockets, an improved sighting system, and a more powerful electrical generator to support all new systems. It was later upgraded with engine inlet deflectors to allow using WFAR rockets with Mk66 motor. Japanese Fuji Factory built 92 aircrafts under license for JGSDF. While USArmy and other users were using F designation for this model JGSDF remain using S symobl for Fuji Cobra.
 
For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector - and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.
 
There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.
 
NVG.
Unfortunately there is no NVG in this game.
I just added green "filter" to cockpit and you can activate it by default Animation 1 key.
In external view ther will be little change in cockpit- unfortunately not moving with pilot/guner head.
In copit view there is green glow and filter It is definitely not helping during night flight but this is beta version. Maybe one day real nvg will be possible here. If you dont like it disable it in cockpit.ini file. This feature apears only in National Guard 85 model and bonus,
 

Skins:
Generic skin for all 5 attack helicopter units plus 2 special anniversary paint/decal set.
 

All serial numbers are proper for Japanese Fuji S model but am not sure if these numbers are 100% correct for specific unit.
 

Weapons.
 
Most of the weapon are same as in previous packs and are common to G/Q/S/P/E model.
Including XM158 and M200/M260/M261 launchers and for smoe late models M260 and M261 with Mk66 motor rockets.
TOWs BGM-71A/B/C/D
There is additional optional Suppressed Exhaust loaded via weaponstation.
Also here there is new M197 automatic cannon loaded via weaponstation.
 
One more thing. I am using mostly standard weapon effects.
Make sure to edit it your way if you decide to use this weapons.
 
Pilots:
I am using helopilots by OldDiego.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.
 
 
 
Enjoy.
Report Bugs.
Edit your way.

 
For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com
 
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Reference:
Techincal Manual Operators Manual for AH-1F TM-1-1520-236-10
TM 9-1425-473-20 Technical Manual TOW Guided Missile M65
TM 11-1520-221-34P Electronic Equipment Configurations
Technical Manual.Armament subsystems,Helicopter;20mm automatic gun XM97E1. TM 9-1090-206-12
Cobra! The Attack Helicopter: Fifty Years of Sharks Teeth and Fangs Mike Verier
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Osprey Colour Series Cobra Tank Killer Supreme
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
XM-118 Organizational DS GS and Depot Maintenance XM118
Concord 3002 US Marine Corps Helicopters
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net