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  1. 'What if' F-106A 'Extended Service' Skin pack

    'What if' F-106A 'Extended Service' Skin pack
     
     
     
    - 7 Skins based on the early F-15A ghost greys colour scheme.
     
    - 2 Skins based on the later F-15A/C mod eagle colour scheme.
     
    - 1 Skin based on the grey two tone F-16 colour scheme.
     
    - 2 Skins which are FIS markings repainted over the SEA scheme of aircraft that have returned from Vietnam.
     
    - 1 Skin which is FIS markings repainted over the SEA Night scheme of aircraft that have returned from Vietnam.
     
    - Bonus ADC pilot in orange flight suit (you will have to edit the F-106A_data.ini to use it if you want to)
     
     
     
    You MUST have the SF2 F-106A pack installed:
     
    http://combatace.com/files/file/14246-f-106a-delta-dart-for-sf2/
     
     
     
    Credits:
     
    - Pasko and his team that did the F-106A above.
     
    - Geary for the F-106A templates.
     
     
     
    Enjoy!
     
    Dan (Dtmdragon)

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  2. 'What if' F/A-16C Blk 30/32 CAS Vipers

    'What if' F/A-16C Blk 30/32 CAS Vipers
     

    Background:
     
    In the 1980's, the USAF started setting aside F-16s for the planned A-16 modification, a dedicated CAS version. In 1989, the designation block 60 was reserved for the A-16. The A-16 Block 60 was to be equipped with a 30 mm cannon. This project failed because the 30 mm gun would heat up and singe the inner components of the left fuselage.
     
    The Block 60 did not go into production and the A-16 became wrapped up in the debate about close CAS. The supporters of the A-16 project wanted the USAF to replace its A-10A Thunderbolt with A-16's, arguing that the A-10 was too slow to survive above a high-tech battlefield. Detractors argued that the A-16 had insufficient range and load-carrying capability to make an effective attack aircraft, and, in addition, it would be too vulnerable to enemy anti-aircraft fire.
    However the USAF was ordered to retain two wings of A-10 aircraft for the CAS mission. No order for the A-16 was ever placed.
     
    When the USAF was forced to opt for the A-10 instead of the A-16, the decision was made to retrofit up to 400 existing Block30/32 F-16C/D's with new equipment to perform the CAS and BAI (Battlefield Air Interdiction) missions, effectively killing the A-16 program. Modifications would include a GPS, Digital Terrain System, system hardening, modular mission computer, and an Automatic Target Handoff System.
     
    A prototype Block 30 was based at Shaw AFB and went through numerous physical adjustments. Official designation, was to be F/A-16. In January 1992, this plan too was abandoned in favor of using LANTIRN Block40/42 F-16C/D's.
     
    The USAF was reluctant to let the idea of a dedicated CAS F-16 go, and planned to replace its A-10's with F-16s fitted with a version of the Warthog's Avenger cannon. In November 1988, the 174th TFW New York ANG transited from the A-10A to the F-16A/B block 10, becoming the first unit to operate the F-16 in a CAS support role.
     
    During Desert Storm, their F-16A/B aircraft were equipped with the GPU-5/A Pave Claw pod on the centerline station.
     
    If the tests were successful, there were plans for a fleet of F/A-16C's with the same armament. To demonstrate the concept, the AF installed Pave Penny avionics, 30mm gun pods and European One paint jobs on 7 F-16C's. A single F-16D was given similar treatment with a Falcon Eye system as well. These aircraft flew from Nellis with the 'WA' tailcode.
     
    The F-16s from the 174th were deployed to the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm, but the project proved to be a miserable failure. Precision aiming was impossible for several reasons:
     
    • The pylon mount isn't as steady as the A-10's rigid mounting;
    • The F-16 flies much faster than an A-10, giving the pilots too little time approaching the target;
    • Firing the gun shook the aircraft harshly and made it impossible to control;
    • Essential CCIP (continuously computed impact point) software was unavailable.
     
    Pilots ended up using the gun as an area effect weapon, spraying multiple targets with ammunition, producing an effect rather like a cluster bomb. It took only a couple of days of this before they gave up, unbolted the gun pods, and went back to dropping cluster bombs.
     
    And so the F/A-16C plan was quietly forgotten....
     

    BUT...... What if the project was a success?
     

    And so I give you the F/A-16C Blk 30/32 CAS Viper:
     
    3 separate aircraft:
     
    - F/A-16C Block 30 1986- 1993 (1986 Service date makes it NATO Fighters 5 compatible, 1991 would be more realistic.)
    - F/A-16C Block 32 1993- 2003
    - F/A-16CM Block 30 2003+
     
    Unique CAS loadouts including the Pave Claw 30mm gun pods. There are heaps of extra loadouts if you have a look with the mission editor.
     
    All F/A-16C have the Falcon Eye FLIR pod on the nose in front of the canopy. It was slaved to the pilot’s helmet which had a helmet mounted display. Basically anywhere the pilot looked at night he would see the world in infrared. It was also the West’s first HMD with targeting information, weapons cueing, navigation and terrain avoidance ques.
     
    There are Euro-one style skins for the early F/A-16C, the latter blocks two have a mix of normal F-16 camo skins and a lighter ghost grey style like on the A-10.
     

    To install:
     
    Drop into your C:\Users\xxxxxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters XXXXX
     
    Included in the folder 'NATO Fighters 5' is a modified 1986 Red Storm NATO Fighters campaign that includes the F/A-16. It will show up as an extra campaign and not affect any of the NATO Fighters 5 campaigns.
     

    Credits:
     
    - The Viper Team for their stunning viper packs.
    - Ravenclaw_007 for his new weapon packs.
    - Migbuster fot the F-16C skin templates.
    - Nato Fighters Team.
     

    Enjoy,
     
    Dan (dtmdragon)
     

    Combat Ace fair use agreement applies.

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  3. 'What if' KAW Hawker Hunter F.1 with Campiagn

    'What if' KAW Hawker Hunter F.1A & F.1B with campiagn 1.0
     
     
    The back story:
     
    In order to meet the Mig-15 threat over Korea and with no capable fighters currently in the RAF inventory the British Ministry of Supply instructs Hawker Aviation to undertake a crash production program of its P.1067 fighter. Project ‘Huntsman’. In less than a year since the prototype flew and two years ahead of schedule the Hawker Hunter is deployed to the Korean Theatre in early 1952. Since the Hunter F.1 designation was already assigned to the first full production Hunters due into service in 1954, the Hunters produced under program ‘Huntsman’ are (unusually) designated Hunter F.1A
     
    These aircraft are basically identical to the future production Hunter F.1 the most obvious difference being that they are finished in High Speed Silver. However the lack of paint means these Hunters are 21 Mph faster and 53Kg lighter than the full production F.1 Hunters.
     
    Operations over Korea immediately highlighted the Hunters inherent shortcomings. Of most concern was its lack of fuel and endurance with barely an hour’s flight time. Also of concern was the damage done to the fuselage caused by the ejection of spent cartridge links. These concerns (among others) would be addressed in time by future models of the Hunter, but in the skies of Korea in 1952 the lack of range and endurance had to be immediately mitigated. And thus the Hunter F.1B is born with the addition of wing mounted drop tanks installed in theatre.
     
     
    What's in it:
     
     
    - Hawker Hunter F.1A
     
    - Hawker Hunter F.1B
     
    - Various RAF 43 and 222 Squadron Skins in Camo and High Speed Silver.
     
    - NOTE: The camo skins are included as a bonus but the aircraft data.ini files are set up to reflect the high speed silver skins as I have included the weight reduction and increased speed that comes without using camo paint. I found the figures I used in an article about the trial OD green Sabres in Korea.
     
    - sounds
     
    - pilot
     
    - Modified Korea Campaign using the Hunters. This will not change the original campaign in any way, you will see an additional campaign called 'Korean War Hunters Over Korea' that you can select. Missions will be similar to the Sabre, No 43 Squadron is based at Suwon AB (K-13) and No. 222 Squadron at Kimpo AB (K-14).
     
    - NOTE: this mod can be added to the Wings Over Korea mod without any change what so ever to the original game play. You will never see these Hunters show up over Korea unless you play the above included campaign or start a single mission with a Hunter.
     
     
    Operations:
     
     
    - canopy open key=10 automatic closing at take off
     
     
    To Install:
     
     
    - Designed to be used with the Wings Over Korea mod but should work without it.
     
    - Put everything in you main StrikeFighters2 KAW mods folder
     
    - Get the Wings Over Korea mod here:
     
    http://combatace.com/files/file/15221-wings-over-korea-1-of-2/
     
    http://combatace.com/files/file/15220-wings-over-korea-2-of-2/
     
     
     
    Credits:
     
     
    - Third Wire
     
    - Paulopanz Hunter F.1 Skins & Edits for SF2
     
    - Sundowner Hunter F6 Templates.
     
    - Do335 Wings Over Korea
     
    - Evryone else in the WOK/ KAW team
     
     
    Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
     
     
     
    Enjoy!
     
     
    Dan
     
    (Dtmdragon)

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  4. 'What nearly was' Royal New Zealand Air force F-16A/B Block 15 OCU/MLU Anthology.

    'What nearly was' Royal New Zealand Air force F-16A/B Block 15 OCU/MLU Anthology.
     
     
    When doing some research about the proposed Kahu II upgrade for the RNZAF A-4K fleet I found some good info on the New Zealand F-16 deal 'that nearly was' in the late 1990s/early 2000s. I decided to make as accurate 'what if' version I could.
     
    Ive used the Mirage factory F-16A/B Block 15 OCU model which is the version we would have received as they were built for Pakistan but embargoed and put in storage.
     
    I added a A-4K style UHF antenna just behind the refuelling receptacle.
     
    I've left the weapons the same as used by the upgraded A-4K fleet in 2001 except for the addition of the Litening targeting pod and Harpoon ASM which were going to be procured along side the F-16. Since the RNZAFs primary role is close air support it was unlikely any extra money was going to be spent on any radar guided missile, such as the AIM-120, as their air-to-air role was seen as one of primarily self defence.
     
    The terms of the deal included a Mid Life Upgrade at the end of the 10 year lease period when we would have purchased the aircraft. As part of the MLU I have included the integration of the AIM-9X along with the JHMCS as it stands to reason that the RNZAF's AIM-9L models would have been considered to be going out of date by 2009. The Pylon Integrated Dispensing System (PIDS) has also been included as part of the MLU as it is in some European Mid Life Upgrades.
     
    Also on the MLU aircraft are ALQ-131 ECM pods which there were provisions for in the original terms of the lease but most likely would have been pushed out to the time of the MLU because of the extra costs.
     
    There are 4 separate aircraft that represent the 13 'A' and 9 'B' model Vipers before and after a Mid Life Upgrade (MLU):
     
    -F-16A Blk 15 OCU RNZAF (What if?)
     
    -F-16B Blk 15 OCU RNZAF (What if?)
     
    -F-16AM Blk 15 MLU RNZAF (What if?)
     
    -F-16BM Blk 15 MLU RNZAF (What if?)
     
    I've given the A models the serial numbers NZ6301 through to NZ6313 and the B models NZ6314 through to NZ6322
     
    2 Different skins for the operational aircraft are included which are; the Pakistani style camouflage scheme the aircraft were already painted when New Zealand placed the order and they would have been delivered in. As well as an all over medium grey used on all current RNZAF aircraft since around 2003.
     
    8 Special/Commemorative skins are also included such as; high-viz Commanding Officers aircraft, Rugby World Cup All Blacks supporters scheme, a couple of retro Kiwi Skyhawk style skins, an Aggressor skin plus a few others.
     
    You can use the mission editor to load alternate loadout options that include the AIM-120 or are specific to close air support roles in Afghanistan etc
     
    Also included is a extensive RWR.LST and set of RWR.TGA files.
     
     
    INSTILLATION:
     
     
    Just Extract the files, then drag and drop into your mods folder and override when prompted.
     
     
    Thread in Sci-Fi/Anime/What If Forum with lots of screen shots: http://combatace.com...lock-15-ocumlu/
     
    Links to Info on the cancelled RNZAF F-16 'deal of century' that nearly was:
    http://f-16.net/f-16_users_article28.html (3/4 of the way down the page)
    http://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/review-f16-aircraft-royal-new-zealand-airforce
     
    These F-16 are a mix match between the best parts of all the F-16 mods available with new/modified/enhanced skins of my own. I've also re written most of the data.ini and avionics.ini files with updated data from the net especially when it comes to the performance of the radar after the MLU update.
     
    Credits:
     
    Dave's Mirage Factory F-16C Block 25/30/32/40/42/50/52 3.0 and Mirage Factory F-16B Block 15:
    -bpao
    -Moonjumper (aka Crusader)
    -Migbuster
    -Sundowner
    -Diego
    -X Ray
    -Jat
    -ravenclaw
    -Aleducat
     
    The NATO Fighters Team for the F-16A Block 15 OCU model
     
    ace888 for the PAK skin
     
    ravenclaw007 for the Weapons - Pack 1 vers 1.2
     
    331Killerbee for the MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2
     
     
     
    Enjoy,
     
    Dan.

    264 downloads

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  5. "What If..." 2011 MiG-21MFU (Upgrade), New Iraqi Air Force

    "What If..." MiG-21MF(U), New Iraqi Airforce for SF2
     
    =For SF2, Any and All (but Full-4 Merged Prefered/Reccomended*)
     
    *Note: should work in any install with access to the MiG-21MF lods. Which, iirc, are available in all versions*
     
    While doing research for the "Operation Darius" mod, I came across some statments about rebuilding the New IrAF, possibly using upgraded/updated/rebuilt versions of many that were outside Iraq when OIF kicked off. This mod is the result, albeit beyond speculation, into the realms of pure fantasy.
     
    This assumed (oh! that word!) that the GoI chose to refurbish 18 MiG-21MFs that were in Serbia in 2003 to modern 21st Century capabilities. Think along the lines of the Mig-21-93, Lancer or even closer, the HAL-built Bison for the Indian AF. These aircraft would be used for border security, in-country airspace control, ground support and martime strike. If required.
     
    This aircraft has a modern HUD, TEWS, full avionics suite with multi-mode AA and AG radars, and a defensive pak with jammers and expendable decoys (ie: chaff and flares). It's speced/cleared for weapons of NATO, French and US origins, as well as being able to (re)use old Soviet/WarPac munitions. Offensive weapons mounts carry standard IRMs and medium range radar guided missiles (Magics and R-530F)
    This mod also makes use of dtmdragon's 'generic' RWR listing, so make sure you have that installed and updated. As expected, the canopy operates via manual animation keystroke, the ever popular Shift/0.
     
    All new serial numbers using the 2010-stle 'YI' codes have been created, as is the new IrAF insigina (same as the new flag). This is the same prefix code now seen on NIrAF C-130s, Cessna 182s, various helicoptors, and T-6A Texan IIs now in service.
    2 versions of the insignia are included; one is full color, the other a Low-Viz version. It's set for the full color now, but you can switch it, if wanted, by a simple edit of the decals.ini.
     
    No weapons are included (other than a "new" 2-IR mount); they are either stock, from pre-existing mods and/or reference those from the GunnyPak.
     
    As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them!! The usual "Notes" section for other interestering details and stuff, explinations, and general musings and things.
     
    Good Hunting!!
    Wrench
    kevin stein

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  6. (Fictional) USN AH-64 Longbow Apache Skin

    Longbow Apache AH-64 My new skin...
    by WingsOverIsrael......

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  7. (Fictional/ What if) Fenrir -Ace combat X

    http://acecombat.wikia.com/wiki/Fenrir
    Fenrir- version 1.0- works too in WOI with oct 2008 patch
    NOTE: THIS FILE CANNOT BE USED IN ANY PAYWARE PROJECT OR IN PROJECTS THAT WILL NOT BE FREELY DISTRIBUTED, in agreement with the Combat Ace freeware lincensing.
    http://combatace.com/topic/26131-freeware-licensing/
    you can upload skins and edited FM's, respecting the freeware lincensing.
    if possible, you can also give some credit to me :D
    BTW Read the read_me...
    Special thanks to:
    FeDee
    Cocas
    Silverbolt
    DeathAngel
    dk1257

    772 downloads

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  8. [Fictional] A-6S Pelicano (Pelican)

    Grumman A-6S Pelícano (Pelican) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (Vietnam or Quad-Merged)
     
    I modded the stock A-6A Intruder from SFP:V to make it look like a fictional bomber and recon plane for
     
    the spanish navy.
     
     
    SETTING
     
    In addition to F-8S Cisne belonging to the 8a Escuadrilla, the Spanish Navy bought the A-6 Intruder.
    The plane took his place in the 9a Escuadrilla and his duties were Recon and Strike.
     
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. Drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mod Folder.
     
     
    CREDITS
     
    Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
     
     
     
    Kindest regards
     
    NazGhul

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  9. [Fictional] A-7A Corsair II - Ejército del Aire

    Vought A-7A Corsair II 'Ejército del Aire' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
     
    This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire A-7P (DLC) to give a fictional A-7A in service with the Ejército del Aire with markings for 121 Esc. and 122 Esc. of Ala 12.
     
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the A-7A_Esp folder into your Aircraft folder.
     
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the A-7A_Esp folder into your main Decals folder.
     
    3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the TF30_Dry file into your main Sounds folder.
     
     
    CREDITS
     
    Thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
     
    And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
     
     
    Regards
     
    Spinners
     
    Version 3 - 29/12/13

    142 downloads

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  10. [Fictional] A-7B Corsair II - Armada Española Arma Aérea

    Vought A-7B Corsair II 'Armada Española' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
     
    This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire A-7B to give a fictional A-7B in service with the Armada Española Arma Aérea (Spanish Naval Air Arm).
     
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the A-7B_Esp folder into your Aircraft folder.
     
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the A-7B_Esp folder into your main Decals folder.
     
    3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the TF30_Dry file into your main Sounds folder.
     
     
    CREDITS
     
    Thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
     
    And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
     
     
    Regards
     
    Spinners
     
    Version 3 - 29/12/13

    230 downloads

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  11. [Fictional] A-7E Corsair - Marineflieger

    Fictional A-7E Corsair II German Navy Air Arm service.
    This is based mainly on stock files.
    Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
    Install:
    Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
    A fake pilot is required to run this mod. Also, the Thirdwire Corsair cockpit is required from the original game. 
     
    I have attached the needed files for weapon loadouts. 
    You might want to edit the loadout.ini file to match your weapons in the weapon folder.
    AS-34 Kormoran and the fictional launcher 'Aero5' for Kormoran are made by Ravenclaw.
    All skins are done by me in 4096x4096 format based on my templates.
    New Bump maps. 
    All decals are made by me and cover all historical  serial numbers.
     

    Report bugs. *
    Expect the unexpected.
    Live long and prosper.
    Jarek Hereda
    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.
    UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
     
    * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  Not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

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  12. [Fictional] A/F-24 'Tigris' (Tiger)

    Fictional mod of Julhelm's A/F-24 Shadowcat to create a fighter plane for the israeli air force.
     
    Background:
    Israel, which sought the opportunity to buy stealth planes from the USA, had finally the chance to get them by buying the A/F-24. The name of the plane in the israeli version is Tiger and it does service in the 102th squadron, the Flying Tigers and the 115th squadron, the Flying Dragon.
     
    Installation:
    1. Drop the folder AFXI into your aircraft folder
     
    Credits
    First to Thirdwire for their great games
     
    The special thanks to Julhelm for allowing me to use his model and template.
     
    Have fun.
     
    Naz

    286 downloads

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  13. [Fictional] A/F-24E Albatros

    Fictional mod of Julhelm great A/F-24 to create a fighter plane for the spanish navy air arm.
     
    Background:
    In exchange for the losses, both civil and military, during the second Iraq war, Spain received the opportunity of buying planes with stealth technology for a lower price. Together with the F-35E 'Lobo' (Wolf) for the 8th escuadrilla, Spain acquired 18 A/F-24 which made service in the 9th escuadrilla. All these planes were bought and put into service in 2004.
     
     
    Installation:
    1. Drop the folders into your mod folder
     
     
    Credits
    First to Thirdwire for their great games
     
    The special thanks to Julhelm for allowing me to use his model and template.
     
     
    Have fun.
     
    Naz

    191 downloads

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  14. [Fictional] A/F-24J 'Oni' (Demon)

    Fictional mod of Julhelm great A/F-24 to create a fighter plane for the japanese air self defense force.
     
    Background:
    Japan wanted to replace their ageing F-4EJ planes from the 302nd Hikotai. In order to be able to perform attacks without prior detection by the enemy, Japan was interested in buying the F-22. Resulting too expensive for their budget, the Pentagon offered Japan the Shadowcat as a cheaper solution. The JASDF named their plane 'Oni' (Demon) which was the sensation the plane should cause at the enemy.
     
    Installation:
    1. Drop the folders into your mod folder
     
     
    Credits
    First to Thirdwire for their great games
     
    The special thanks to Julhelm for allowing me to use his model and template and to Spinners for his great japanese decals
     
     
    Have fun.
     
    Naz

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  15. [Fictional] Aero L.23 Czechoslovak Jet Fighter

    Aero  L.23 'Furball' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:EUROPE
    This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Dassault Super Mystere to give a very fictional Aero L.23 (NATO codename 'Furball') with markings for the Czechoslovak Air Force, the East German Air Force and also for the Polish Air Force - all within a 1958 to 1981 timeline. The markings are pretty generic and I've used stock Third Wire serials and numbers lists.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Aero_L23 folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Aero_L23 folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Special thanks to Kukulo for the revised Su-7BM pit based on Boopidoo's Su-15 pit.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - October 18th, 2023
     

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  16. [Fictional] AMD/BAC Taranis FGA.1

    AMD/BAC Taranis FGA.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
    This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Kfir C1 to give a fictional AMD/BAC Taranis FGA.1 fighter-bomber with markings for No.1, No.6 and No.54 squadrons of the Royal Air Force in the late
    1960's and 1970's.
    BACKSTORY
    The RAF's search for a Hunter replacement took many twists and turns but by 1962 the focus had come back to a more basic and austere fighter-bomber but still with supersonic performance. 
    Dassault had previously proposed the promising Avon-Mirage (first flown in February 1961) to the RAF and had also unsuccessfully offered it to both Australia and Switzerland but by 1963 Rolls-Royce and SNECMA were offering their outstanding Sequanna turbofan to Dassault with the potential for 12,000lbs of dry thrust and 18,000lbs with reheat.
    However it was not until the cancellation of the TSR.2 in April 1965 that BAC and Dassault could formally combine to offer a version of the Mirage IV delta-winged bomber to the RAF and also the 
    proposed Mirage 'Angleterre' fighter-bomber, both powered by the Sequanna and both immediately accepted by the UK Labour government with a formal order issued in 1965. BAC's involvement was
    clearly politcal (and initially confined to the production of the UK versions of both aircraft) the BAC Warton team threw themselves into both projects being just grateful to actually have something
    on the assembly line after the Lightning.
    Whilst based on the proposed Mirage V (to meet an Israeli requirement for a simplied Mirage III) the Sequanna powered version of the Mirage required slightly larger intakes and also an additional air 
    inlet installed at the base of the vertical stabilizer for additional cooling air needed for the SNECMA designed afterburner. In June 1965 the 'Taranis' name was bestowed upon the aircraft and development moved swiftly during 1965 and 1966 culminating with René Bigand flying the first prototype from Istres in early December 1966 whilst the second prototype flew from Warton in the following March flown by Roland Beamont.
    The Taranis entered service with EC 1/2 'Cigognes' Armée de l'Air in August 1968 and with No.1 Squadron of the Royal Air Force in January 1969.
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the TARANIS_FGA1 folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the TARANIS_FGA1 folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it! 

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - April 18th, 2021
     

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  17. [Fictional] Avia S-199P for Strike Fighters 2

    Avia S-199P for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Avia S-199 to create a fictional S-199P in service with the Parani Air Force in the 1946-1952 timeline.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the S-199P folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the S-199P folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!
    (But you will need a suitable 'prop' pilot).

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Special thanks to Starfighter2 for bringing us the superb Me-109 cockpit used here.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - Sept 21st 2021
     

    66 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    0 comments

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  18. [Fictional] Avia S-92 'Ilmavoimat'

    Avia S-92 'Ilmavoimat' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
     
    This is a fictional version of the Avia S-92 (Czech built Me-262A-1a) by Veltro2K in post-war service with the Finnish Air Force during the 1946-1951 timeline.
     
    JonathanRL has some campaign plans for it and set me a skinning challenge so I thought I'd release it here as a 'normal' Ilmavoimat version for anyone who wants it.
     
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the S-92_Ilm folder into your Aircraft folder.
     
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the S-92_Ilm folder into your Decals folder.
     
    3. From the EFFECTS folder drag and drop both files into your Effects folder.
     
    4. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the Jumo file into your Sounds folder.
     
     
    CREDITS
     
    Thanks to Veltro2K for making the 3D model of the S-92 'Turbina' (Veltro2K's original S-92 Readme including his credits/thanks is enclosed).
     
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
     
    Regards
     
    Spinners
     
    Version 1 - 12/04/15

    70 downloads

       (4 reviews)

    1 comment

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  19. [Fictional] Avro-Mikoyan CF-109 'Archer' (MiG-21SM)

    Avro-Mikoyan CF-109 'Archer' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a very simple mod of the stock MiG-21SM to give a very fictional Avro-Mikoyan CF-109 Archer in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force or perhaps the Peoples' Republic of Canada Air Force. I had absolutely no intention of releasing this but did so as a request so please feel free to further mod/change it in whatever way grabs your fancy. You have full control...

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MiG-21SM_RCAF folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MiG-21SM_RCAF folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - 23/05/2020
    Version 1 - 14/07/2011

    113 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    0 comments

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  20. [Fictional] BAC F-112B Lightning

    BAC F-112B Lightning for Strike Fighters 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock BAC (English Electric) Lightning F.3 from Expansion Pack 2 to make a fictional F-112B interceptor in service with the USAF in the 1964 to 1984 timeline. 'What if' markings for two units are included;
    1. 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron - Based at Keflavik, Iceland.
    2. 186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron - Montana ANG.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-112B folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-112B folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - 06/06/2020
    Version 1 - 13/02/2011

    177 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    0 comments

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  21. [Fictional] BAC Lighting F.Mk.51 IDF/AF

    BAC Lightning F.Mk.51 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Lightning F.Mk.2 to create a fictional Lightning F.Mk.51 in service with the Israeli Air Force in the 1964-1973 timeline.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the LightningF51 folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the LightningF51 folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - 09/04/2020

    53 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    0 comments

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  22. [Fictional] BAC Lightning F.1C 'Black Magic'

    BAC Lightning F.1C for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EP2
     
    This is a very simple mod of the Third Wire Lightning F.2A to give a fictional Lightning F.1C in an all black scheme.
     
    Please note that this mod requires you to have the excellent Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 2.
     

    BACKSTORY
     
    Along with the upgrade of the Lightning F.2's of RAF Germany the earlier Lightning F.1A's and F.1B's were upgraded to a similar standard emerging as the Lightning F.1C. Entering service with No.56 Squadron in 1968 the final squadron to operate the type was No.111 whose aircraft wore this black retirement scheme during 1977.
     

    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Lightning1C folder into your Aircraft folder.
     
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Lightning1C folder into your Decals folder.
     

    CREDITS
     
    As always, big thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
     
    And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
     
    Regards
     
    Spinners
     
    Version 2 - 24/02/16

    105 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    3 comments

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  23. [Fictional] BAC Lightning F.3N

    BAC (English Electric) Lightning F.3N for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
     
    This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire Lightning F.3 to create a fictional 'NATO standard' export version in service with the Italian and Spanish Air Forces.
     
    IMPORTANT: It goes without saying that you must have the stock Third Wire Lightning F.3 in your install meaning that you must have Expansion Pack 2 for Strike Fighters 2 Europe.
     

    INSTRUCTIONS
     
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Lightning3N folder into your Aircraft folder.
     
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Lightning3N folder into your main Decals folder.
     

    CREDITS
     
    Thanks to everyone in the Third Wire community.
     
    Regards
     
    Spinners
     
    Version 1 - 02/05/16

    98 downloads

       (2 reviews)

    2 comments

    Submitted

  24. [Fictional] BAC Lightning F.53H

    BAC Lightning F.53H for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a very simple mod of the stock Lightning F.53 to give a fictional Lightning F.53H of the Hungarian Air Force.

    BACKSTORY
    The revolutions of 1989 generally had a domino effect across Eastern Europe and Hungary soon followed Poland and in March 1989 the government bravely declared the anniversary of the 1848 Revolution a national holiday and this was soon followed by the reburial of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy (executed after the 1956 Revolution) and calls for Soviet forces to leave Hungary. Popular opposition to the Communist regime continued, eventually leading to Mátyás Szurös declaring Hungary a republic on October 23rd, 1989 and the free elections of March 1990. However. with Soviet forces withdrawing fast the Hungarian Air Force (Magyar Légiero) was soon short of equipment and spares and when the Soviet MiG-29's departed from Tokol in 1991 the air defence of Hungary rested with literally a handful of poorly maintained MiG-21's. 
    During the late 1980's British Aerospace had bought back many of the surviving Saudi Lightning F.53's and had hoped to sell them to Austria (whose air force were hard-pressed to intercept a business jet) but the deal fell through and the Lightnings had continued to lanquish at Warton prompting a tentative offer to sell them to Hungary at a knock-down price. In May 1991 the UK Government bought 26 of the ex-Saudi Lightning F.53's and gifted them to the Hungarian Air Force in a move believed to have orchestrated by President George H. Bush. 
    Arriving in August 1991 the Lightnings were operated by the 59th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kecskemét AFB and served until 1998 when they were replaced by MiG-29's donated from Germany and Poland.
     
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the LightningF53H folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the LightningF53H folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - 21/05/2020
    Version 1 - 20/07/2011

    138 downloads

       (3 reviews)

    1 comment

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  25. [Fictional] BAC Lightning F.54 - Marineflieger

    BAC Lightning F.54 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (EP2)
    This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire BAC Lightning F.53 to give a fictional Lightning F.54 in service with the Marineflieger (the naval air arm of the Bundesmarine or West German Navy) with markings for Marineflieger MFG 1 and Marineflieger MFG 2.
    You will need Expansion Pack 2.

    BACKSTORY
    The first rumours of an alleged bribery scandal surrounding the purchase of the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter by the West German Government coincided with the ferociously high attrition rate of the Starfighter in Luftwaffe and Marineflieger service. With the end of Lightning production on the near horizon BAC submitted a brochure to the Bonn Government and Marineflieger Officials for a proposed multi-role Lightning based on the F.53 and this proposal was accepted leading to a modest production order for 60 Lightning F.54's which entered service 
    in late 1968 with MFG1 and MFG2 before being retired in 1987.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the LightningF54 folder into your main Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the LightningF54 folder into your main Decals folder.
    3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the AS-30 folder into your main Weapons folder.
    That's it! 

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 2 - 19/04/20
    Version 1 - 06/12/10
     
     

    201 downloads

       (0 reviews)

    0 comments

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