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  1. [What If] RAF '43. Early jet madness.

    What if ... RAF went 'full jet' much earlier? 
    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 Meteor cockpit is required from the original game. 
    Fuel tanks- Overwrite or just leave it. 100 gal tank is the original TW tank. You can overwrite or just simply do not copy.
    175 gal tank also.
    Tanks are just ini files. The mod uses tanks that are part of aircraft lod.
     
    After successful trials of Meteor F.1 Ministry of Defense urged the Gloster company to increase the speed of production. How financing this enormous effort was possible until today is a mystery, that can not be revealed until the year 2375 - due to a secret agreement. But rumors are that behind that substantial loan was the First Bank of Commerce of Ferenginar. But this is a quite different story that we should not discuss here.
    MoD sent requirements for the development of special versions. Gloster at that time focused on the F.3 variant. But having prepared airframes and finally a large stock of Rolls-Royce Dervent I, the company decided to put what they had together resulting in Meteor F.1b  which was an upgraded F.1 variant with modifications known from the upcoming F.3 model. 
    Meanwhile, the company took the development of a fighter-reconnaissance version resulting in the FR.2 Meteor equipped with elongated nose with recon cameras. FR.2 was powered by an uprated engine- Derwent II.  Also, the high altitude variant marked as HF.5 received longer span wings and an uprated newly developed Derwent 4 jet engine. The fuselage was reworked by increasing the height of the fuselage right after the canopy which allowed it to fix slightly bigger internal fuel tanks. Only 26 HF.5 were built. 
    Knowing that Gloster can not afford to work on all MoD requirements some of the work was moved to other companies. Armstrong-Withworth focused on the development of a radar-equipped night fighter version - NF.6. In this model AW installed a Bristol-made turret with four 20mm Hispano cannons. Additionally, two 20mm cannons were installed in the wings. This version was powered by engines initially installed in the HF.5 variant. Which already had better performance at higher altitudes. 
    DeHavilland took the mantle of developing a fighter bomber variant. Based on HF.5 but with shorter wings FB.3 was delivered in the middle of 1943. This variant was equipped with 4 bomb racks under the fuselage. Since DeHavilland made a significant amount of changes in the airframe by strengthening the airframe, received permission to change the name of the aircraft - and there where Banshee was born. Only 24 fighter-bombers Banshee FB.3 were built before switching to production of full-grown fighter-bomber variant FB.5.
    At the same time remaining airframes and long-span wings were put together into the photo reconnaissance variant PR.4. which was still in fact development of the HF.5 variant. Full fighter bomber variant FB.5 was ready two months later. Knowing that FB.3 had serious issues with drag when loaded with bombs, DeHavilland redesigned the central part of the aircraft and equipped FB.5 with an internal bomb bay. Additionally, FB.5 had a remote-controlled turret. Nose contained similar to FB.3 weaponry - four 20mm Hispano canons and four 0.303 cal Browning machine guns. In further development, FB.5 could carry specially made for small bomb containers, additional fuel packs in a bomb bay, or 57mm canon which was required for Coastal Command variant - FB.5C. Coastal Command additionally equipped its Banshees with ASV mkVII surface radar. Based on the FB.5C variant Fairey Company developed the torpedo fighter Banshee TF.6 - where the main difference is the lack of an internal bomb bay but with a semi-recessed belly to accommodate Mk.12 torpedo. All FB.5 and TF.6 were equipped with a new jet engine  a joint Rolls-Royce DeHavilland program - which resulted in Hobgoblin 2 and Derwent 5 engines
     
    Special note:
    TF.6 /FB.5c - you will find that loading a QF6 57mm cannon Mk.12 torpedo is possible on both birds - this is just a 'fake weapon station' that allows choosing your wingman to fly FB.5c and still have the possibility to load a full range of weapons for second aircraft. 

    All skins are in 4096x4096 format. 
    I Made a bunch of decals covering all real serial numbers of Banshee and Meteor
    Also, the RAF letters folder should be added to the Decals folder I know it is big but it gives slightly better quality with still a small file size. If you have already my RAF letters from the real Meteor pack - you can overwrite them - this adds a few more variations of letters.

    There are many reasons why I have made things in this mod the way they are...versions, skins, and decals. A lot to explain but I doubt anyone wants to read about it anyway.
    Pack is big..but I think you will see why it is, the way it is.
    Credits.
    Veltro2k  - the original old model of t7 
    Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...

    Pilots - RAF pilot by Geezer
    I used Ravenclaw's weapons - bombs and rockets (those that are required due to stated in loadout.ini)
    The rest are done by me.
    This model is designed/checked only to work with Ravenclaw's rockets and bombs - so there might be some strange positioning in other (stock - often oversized) weapons. 
     
    During the creation of squadron patches, I might have used the wrong crown on squadron crests. (according to the squadron timeframe)Gaffe indeed.  All should have St. Edward's Crown but I am aware that some have Tudor Crown. It is not out of ignorance ...Hope this small faux pas can be forgiven.
    Have fun.
    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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  2. [Fictional] Lockheed F-104H Starfighter for SF2

    Lockheed F-104H Starfighter for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock F-104G to create a fictional F-104H in service with Air/Aerospace Defense Command in the 1966-1986 timeline. Markings are provided for the following squadrons;
    111st Fighter Interceptor Squadron (Texas Air National Guard)
    178th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (North Dakota Air National Guard)
    186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (Montana Air National Guard)
    318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (a regular USAF unit attached to the 25th Air Division)

    BACKSTORY
    On March 15th 1963, two Soviet bombers overflew Alaska and despite a desperate chase the F-102A's of Alaskan Air Command were unable to intercept them. The immediate response to this embarrassing intrusion was to deploy ten F-106A's drawn from various Air Defense Command Fighter-Interceptor Squadrons to Alaska and to recall the remaining F-104A's that had previously been transferred to the Air National Guard back in 1960.
    Despite the excellence of the F-106A it did come with a pretty hefty price tag (and was actually out of production) and Air Defense Command realised that in order to replace the earlier F-101's and F-102's a cheaper alternative was required. With Lockheed's multi-role F-104G Starfighter in a high-rate of production the relatively low unit cost attracted the attention of the US Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara who authorised production of the F-104H a dedicated interceptor version based on the F-104G and an initial order for 200 was made.
    The F-104H was powered by the uprated General Electric J79-GE-10 engine rated at 11,905 lbf dry thrust and 17,844 lbf thrust with afterburner although initial deliveries were powered by the earlier J79-GE-8B. The F-104H incorporated the advanced Litton LN-3 inertial navigation system and also featured the Autonetics NASARR F-15J-50 radar and fire control system optimised for the air-to-air mode with all ground-mapping, contour-mapping and terrain-avoidance modes deleted. After some debate, the M61 20mm cannon was retained but the main armament for the F-104H was the AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active homing missile, the AIM-9 Sidewinder infra-red heat-seeking missile and the AIR-2 Genie unguided air-to-air rocket with a 1.5 kt nuclear warhead.
    Entering service in April 1965 the F-104H eventually served with nine squadrons. Whilst the USAF's F-104A's and F-104C's had suffered the highest accident rate of any of the USAF Century Series fighters (25.2 aircraft destroyed per 100,000 flight hours) the F-104H's fared much better and were second only to the Spanish Air Force who actually achieved the perfect safety record of losing none of 21 F-104's over a total of 17,500 flight hours. The F-104H was gradually withdrawn from Aerospace Defense Command service from the late 1970's onwards although two Air National Guard units soldiered on until 1986 when the type was finally retired.
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-104H folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-104H folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it! 

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - December 30th, 2023

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  3. [Fictional] Dassault Mirage F-1AG for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2

    Mod of the superb Mirage F-1AZ from the Mirage F-1 Team to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the german air force and navy aviation element.
    For the weapons you'll need to have one version of the F-1 already installed.
    The Weapons were created by the Mirage Factory and therefore not covered by the permission.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Drop the folders into your Mod folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.

    CREDITS
    Big Thanks to the Mirage F-1 team for the creation of this superb mod.
    Also thanks to Ludo for allowing me to release it.

    ORIGINAL CREDITS
    - Aircraft : BPAO and Centurion-1.
    - Cockpit : Brain32 and Centurion-1
    - Skins : Ace888 and Ludo.m54.
    - Decals : Ludo.m54.
    - Templates : Brain32, ACE888 and Ludo.m54.
    - Avionics and data tweaks : Crusader.
    - FM : Baffmeister.
    - Interception light : Coupi
    - Missiles, rocket pods and seat : Ravenclaw_007.
    - Weapons : The Mirage Factory.
    - Hangars et loading screens : Ludo.m54.

    Kindest regards
    ValAstur

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  4. [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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  5. [Fictional] Kfir C2 mod1 - Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet

    Fictional Kfir C2 mod1 in Danish  Air Force 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 Kfir cockpit is required from the original game. 
     
    I have attached the needed files for weapon loadouts. 
    Note that weapons- 'Pave Penny' and fake pilot - 'IAF_Kfir-C7' have painted skins to match the aircraft's green. So if you have similar files think twice before over-writing old ones.
    You might want to edit the loadout.ini file to match your weapons in the weapon folder.
    All skins are done by me in 2048x2048 format based on templates by ludo.m54 => http://combatace.com...ge-5-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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  6. [Fictional] Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MR Fishbed

    Mod of the stock MiG-21MF to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the argentine air force.
    It uses an aliased F-8E cockpit. If you want to use
    the original cockpit, you need to download Starys great mod here on CA.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.

    CREDITS
    Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
    Also big thanks to comrade for his template and to Spinners for the badge of the 4° grupo I used for the mod.

    Kindest regards
    ValAstur

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  7. [Fictional] Red Arrows Lightning F.3

    BAC Lightning F.3 - Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
    This is a simple mod of the stock Lightning F.3 to create a fictional 'Red Arrows' Lightning! You must have the SF2 Expansion Pack 2 installed. Please do not download this if you do not have the Third Wire Lightnings.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the LightningF3ra folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the LightningF3ra folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Special thanks to sundowner for uploading his superb Lightning template to Combat Ace.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - December 6th, 2023

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  8. SF2 B-25J Mitchell "Night Intruder" Gunship (KAW What-If)

    SF2 B-25J Mitchell "Night Intruder" Gunship (KAW What-If)             4/19/2021
    -For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
    ** Found in the Archives; as you can tell by the date above!!! **
    This is a 'What If...' mod of Veltro2k's B-25J Gunship that might have been used during the Korean War. This goes on the presumption that the (A)B-26 Invader either was not available or present in enough numbers.
    The skin represents a reactivated 499th Bomb Squadron of the 345th Bomb Group. The aircraft is finished in overall night black (like the A-26 and later B-57s). This is the solid gun-nosed Mitchell, with the addition of a wing mounted AN/APS-4 radar unit (just like the USN's PBJs). 24 aircraft serials and Buzz Numbers are provided, as is the "Bat Out of Hell" nose markings. All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons (WW2 bombs & rockets), sounds, pilot figures are all provided.
    As is always reccommended, 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! Have Fun!!
    Wrench
    Kevin Stein
    11/27/2023

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  9. [Fictional] Su-9PF 'Fishpot-A' for WarPac Nations

    Sukhoi Su-9PF 'Fishpot-A' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Su-9 interceptor to create a fictional Su-9PF in service with the Warsaw Pact air forces of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the USSR in an overall 1961-1983 timeline. The skins and markings are pretty generic and mainly use stock Third Wire stuff but I did create some new number decals for the Bulgarian, Hungarian and Romanian aircraft. I decided not make a skin for Albania as it was not part of the contiguous border between east and west and, in any case, it quit the Warsaw Pact in 1968.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Su-9PF folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Su-9PF folder into your Decals folder.
    3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the AA-1B2 folder into your Weapons folder.
    That's it!
    The AA-1B2 is a cloned 'Alkali' missile that I've altered simply to allow it to be carried by the WarPac nations - it's a pretty useless missile but I decided not to perk it up. But, for gameplay reasons, I've added guns to the Su-9PF with a simple edit that you can reverse. 

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Special thanks to Stary for the Su-9 cockpit. 
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - November 4th, 2023
     
     
     

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  10. [Fictional] Dassault Mirage 5FE + Mirage 5FE2 (C.11) Spanish Air Force

    Fictional mod of the stock Mirage 5F to make it look like fictional fighter planes for the spanish air force (if they did not choose the Mirage III and F1).
    They shall depict possble aircraft that could have entered service in if they did not choose the Mirage III and F1.
    The cockpit used (and the one the aircrafts ini links to) is Crusaders great Cockpit for the 5F; but it's not included.
    So you have to get it or take another one.
    The pack comes with two aircraft:
    - Mirage 5FE (standard aircraft) in two camos (two-color green-grey and the EDA Lizard scheme for the service in the 80s)
    - Mirage 5FE2 (upgraded aircraft) in the grey camo used from the 90s on.
    The upgrades on the FE2 include:
        - Cyrano Radar
        - upgraded Engine
        - internal ECM
        - improved A/G-capabilites (use of LG-Weaponry)
        - internal Chaff/Flare-dispensers
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
    CREDITS
    Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
    Kindest regards
    ValAstur

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  11. [Fictional] Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Aéronavale

    This is a mod of the Skyray from Julhelm to make it look like an fighterplane from the french naval air arm.
    INSTALLATION:
    Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
    CREDITS:
    Thanks to Julhelm and all other people involved for creating this fine plane!
    ORIGINAL CREDITS:
    Model/Cockpit/Textures/Weapons: Julhelm
    Flight Model: Column5
    Hangar Painting: Julhelm
    SF2 updates by NeverEnough
    The model is the one released by ChampionVA56 with his tweaks.
    So credit goes also to him.
    Furthermore big thanks to Wrench for allowing me to use the decals (partially painted-on) from the F4U/F6F French Navy Pack.
    The original readme is also included!
    Enjoy flying it!
    ValAstur

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  12. [Fictional] Dassault Mirage 2000CO for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2

    A Mod of the Mirage 2000C from The Mirage Factory to make it look like a fictional fighter for the colombian air force.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Drop the folders into your MODS Folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.

    CREDITS
    First of all, big thanks to Wrench and Sundowner for allowing me to release this plane.
    All credit belongs to ALL the members of The Mirage Factory for their fantastic work they did with this model.
    Special credit goes to Oliver Anguille for his effort and hard work. May he rest in peace.

    Original readme is included.

    For any further questions don't hesitate to contact me.

    Kindest regards
    ValAstur

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  13. Soviet Spitfires x 2 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 

    Soviet Spitfires x 2 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Spitfire IXc and clipped-wing Spitfire IXe to create flyable Spits in service with the Soviet Air Force in the 1943-1945 timeline. I've chosen to put these into the 'what-if' hangar due to the very generic nature of the 'winter' schemes and markings but please note that both of the 'summer' schemes are based on real aircraft and include Spitfires flown by the famous pilots Juan Lario Sanchez (Yellow 3) and Alexander Karpov (White 32).

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Spitfire9c_Sov and Spitfire9e_Sov folders into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Spitfire9c_Sov and Spitfire9e_Sov folders into your Decals folder.
    That's it! 
    Please note that you will need a suitable 'prop' pilot. 
    Please also note that you should really create a new nation for a WW2 Soviet Union. Experienced WW2 players will probably already have one but check your nation name as it might be different from my preferred nation name of 'SovietWW2'.
     
    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Extra special thanks to Starfighter2 for the Spitfire cockpit.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - August 23rd, 2023
     

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  14. [Fictional] Supermarine Spitfire Mk.22 'New Zealand'

    Supermarine Spitfire Mk.22 'NZ' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Spitfire Mk.22 to create a fictional Spitfire Mk.22 in service with the Territorial Air Force of New Zealand in the 1948-1957 timeline. Markings for the following four TAF squadrons are included;
    No.1 (Auckland) Squadron
    No.2 (Wellington) Squadron
    No.3 (Canterbury) Squadron
    No.4 (Otago) Squadron (choice of markings - 'yellow diamond' or yellow & blue checkers).

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Spitfire22nz folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Spitfire22nz folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it! 

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Extra special thanks to Starfighter2 for the Spitfire cockpit.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - August 5th, 2023

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  15. Spitfire Hydroplane Mk1 / Mk5 / Ki-65

    --------------- Spitfire for CombatAce ---------------
    SF2 version 2021
    TurboSquid : original 3D model
    Snapper21 : source file donated to CA, project development and textures editing
    Wrench : project development origin and weapons pack
    Starfighter2 : original Spitfire Mk9 cockpit
    Logan4 : additionnal 3D parts and model editing to import into TW sims, textures editing, decals and inis.
    Cliff7600 : textures editing, decals and inis, cockpit editing.
    Thirdwire : textures and inis.
    Bunyap and Killerbee : weapon packs
    The guns come from the "SF2_Gun_collection" by Flogger23
    These are the models made for CombatAce from the original TurboSquid 3D source file.
    It is made to be downloaded for free at CombatAce site only, and not to be used in any other way.
    The models have been designed for a SF2 / ThirdWire use and nothing else.
    Not to be merged with other files sharing the same original 3D model.
    - Spitfire Mk1a Hydroplane
    - Spitfire Mk1a Hydroplane Long Range
    - Spitfire Mk5b Hydroplane
    - Spitfire Mk5b Hydroplane w Vokes filter
    - Ki-65 Hydroplane
    Only two aircrafts of this pack actually existed : R 6722 and W 3760

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  16. Canadair CF-104S "Super Starfighter" (what If...) by Wrench

    Canadair CF-104S "Super Starfighter" (what If...) by Wrench    2/10/2023
    -- For SF2, Full 5 Merged REQUIRED --
    *** Please note: your game's mod folder/install =MUST= have access to the stock 3rd Wire CF-104_76 Starfighter to make use of the mod. You must ALSO have access to the A-7D_75 as this mod makes use of that cockpit. Hence, the "FUll 5 Merged requirement. ***
    This is a modification of the stock CF-104_76 into a "What If..." CF-104S Super Starfighter of the Canadian Forces, Royal Norwegian Air Force, and Royal Danish Air Force. The mod is supplied with 5 skins, 2 of which are "generic" for Any Other Users You Can Think Of (tm).
    CAFCamo - a 2-tone dark Euro style (no squadron affiliation)
    RDAF - Dark Green Overall (Esk 726)
    RNoAF - Light, "Air Superority Grey" Overall (Skv 331)
    For Other Users:
    Standard European 2-tone camo
    Standard "SEA" type 3-tone camo
    All markings are decals, and the serial numbers are based off the CAF style post 1980s. 24 serials are supplied for each skin, excepting the Euro & SEA which share the same pool of 24 serials (which just happens to be historically correct CF-104 serials). Decal Randomization is TRUE. With the use of 'all decals' for markings, the 2 generic skins are easily re-badged for any other Friendly Nation (tm) that might have recieved these Super Zippers (see notes for more backstory). All skins have individual Hangar Screens. All are in jpg format.
    This is a "full use" aircraft; it is speced for medium range missiles (Sparrow, Aspide, Skyflash), Sidewinders, and all manner of air-to-ground weapons. THis is a full strike fighter, minus the RCAF/CAF's nuclear mission for NATO. It's cleared for use with all NATO, UK and USAF weapons. Be advised, the DRAF/CF use the same anti-ship missile, while the RNoAF uses it's own Penguin.
    Most weapons used are stock in-game items, excepting the "F104S pylon set". This has been edited to not conflict with the AMI or Turkish F-104S series. Other weapons are included; of these, all have had the 'end of service/export years' extended to at least 2045. All items have been included for ease of installation. Excepting those items who's LODs we can't access (cockpit!). Ini's do the trick. The canopy is also activated via the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero).
    As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. PLEASE read it!!!
    Happy Landings!
    Wrench
    Kevin Stein

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  17. Canuck FAW.4 RAF & IAC

    Canuck FAW.4
    "What if" RAF version by Spinners
    !!! IMPORTANT : this mod is NOT release under the CombatAce Modders Licensing Agreement rules !!! (see readme)
    This is a "What if" version of the CF-100 Mk4B in service with the Royal Air Force.
    The main interest is the 3 skins :
    - RAF 151 sq
    - RAF 153 sq
    - Irish Air Corp
     
    Credits go to :
    Sundowner : Aircraft model, cockpit model, various ini work, some skin work, research.
    1977Frenchie : Skins, decals, hangar and loading screens, research.
    Baffmeister : Flight model, some ini work, some research, package compilation and readme.
    Wilches : Beta testing and research.
    Crusader : Research.
    Bunyap & 331KillerBee : weapon.
    and :
    Spinners : RAF what-if version, skins edits, decals, hangar and loading screens.
    Cliff7600 : ini edits and readme.
     
    Read the readme file for installation and important notes.

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  18. Dassault Mirage IIIVE 'Arab Nations' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 

    Dassault Mirage IIIVE 'Arab Nations' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of Veltro2K's Mirage IIIV to create a fictional Mirage IIIVE in service with the following Arab Nations in the 1968-1982 timeline;
    Egypt (used as the default nation)
    Jordan
    Lebanon
    Syria
    For all four I've used the superb 'aluminio' skin by torno. 

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MirageIIIVE folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MirageIIIVE folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it! I was keen to make this readily accessible to everyone so everything is stock and the F-100D pit is used as it's in every version of Strike Fighters. This isn't accurate so if you've got any of the Third Wire Mirages then it's best to use those pits.

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Thanks to Veltro2K for bringing us the Mirage IIIV and so much more!
    Thanks also to michaelk for his recent MirageIIIV minor update which brought this aircraft to my attention.
    Thanks to torno for the 'aluminio' skin - ¡muy buen trabajo!
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - March 28th, 2023

    63 downloads

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  19. MirageIIIV Minor update.

    Version 2.0
    Mirage III V Very Minor update, which corresponds to the actual description of the aircraft.
    Flight model & main aircraft data not changed, left as is (as the author, very careful takeoff/landing control is required).
    1.Main engine update (Added Afterburner / Effects).
    2.Cockpit/ Avionics.(In my opinion, since this is still a prototype aircraft).
    3.Default Loadouts.
    Thanks Plane Authors.

    79 downloads

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  20. [Fictional] Lockheed Nighthawk GR.1

    Lockheed Nighthawk GR.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the amazing F-117A by Dels to create a fictional Nighthawk GR.1 in service with the Royal Air Force in the 1989-2010 timeline. I made this for myself but I'm releasing it 'as is' following a request.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!
     
    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Big thanks to Dels for bringing us the F-117A and for generously uploading the templates.
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - March 8th, 2023
     
     

    85 downloads

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  21. [Fictional] Nord Aviation HC-127B Noratlas - USCG

    Nord Aviation HC-127B Noratlas for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the Nord 2501 Noratlas transport aircraft (originally released by Coyote Aerospace in 2021) to create a fictional HC-127B in service with the US Coast Guard in the 1960-1990 timeline. I made this for my own use but a few people were interested in it so I'm releasing it 'as is' and with just a small serial number range.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the HC-127B folder into your AIRCRAFT folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the HC-127B folder into your DECALS folder.
    3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the 'Hercules' file into your SOUNDS folder.
    That's it! 
    Please note that the aircraft is listed as a HC-127B in 'Player Aircraft Type' and instead of creating the USCG as a new nation I have just allocated it to the USN.

    CREDITS
    As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
    Huge thanks to Coyote Aerospace for bringing us the Noratlas (the original read me is included to give credit to those who participated).
    And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
    Regards 
    Spinners
    Version 1 - Feb 11th, 2023
     

    36 downloads

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  22. F-104JS "Super Starfighter" (what If...) by Wrench

    F-104JS "Super Starfighter" (what If...) by Wrench    1/10/2023
    -- For SF2, Full 5 Merged REQUIRED --
    *** Please note: your game's mod folder/install MUST have access to the stock 3rd Wire F-104G Starfighter to make use of the mod ***
    This is a modification of the stock F-104G into a "What If..." F-104Js Super Starfighter of the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The mod is supplied with 2 skins:
    Blue Camoflague (1982 - 1990)
    Air Superiority Grey (1990 - 2004)
    These skins represent aircraft from the 207th Hikotai, and carry it's tail badge. The SF2 date switch is active, and will change accordingly.
    Skins remain in bmp format. All new "accurate" decals have been created for 24 aircraft (see Notes for more info on JASDF serial numbers). All markings are decals and decal randomization is TRUE. All weapons used are stock in-game items, excepting the "F104S pylon set". This has been edited to not conflict with the AMI or Turkish F-104S series. All items have been included (cockpit, avionics displays, etc) for ease of installation.
    As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. PLEASE read it!!!
    Happy Landings!
    Wrench
    Kevin Stein

    84 downloads

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  23. [Fictional] North American F-100D Super Sabre

    North American F-100D Super Sabre (West Germany) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock F-100D to create a fictional F-100D in service with the German Air Force in the 1958-1967 timeline with colourful 'Black Tulip' markings for JG 71.
    I'm releasing this 'as is' as a request from a couple of my friends here at Combat Ace. Only 8 aircraft numbers are supplied and the complex nose marking is the best I can do with limited time.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-100Dwg folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-100Dwg folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it! In your aircraft selection drop down menu you will find this under F-100D Super Sabre (West Germany) this is just to separate it from the standard F-100D as I've removed the refuelling probe from this version.

    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 - Dec 18th, 2022
     

    44 downloads

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  24. [Fictional] Republic F-105D Thunderchief - West Germany

    Republic F-105D-5RE Thunderchief for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
    This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-105D to create a fictional West German Thunderchief in the 1962-1967 timeline. A USAF skin is also included for joint operations!

    BACKSTORY
    When Kennedy and Khrushchev first met at the Vienna Summit in June 1961 there was hope of better relations between the USA and the Soviet Union but in the weeks that followed these hopes faded when the Soviet Union proposed a treaty between Moscow and East Berlin leading to Kennedy countering with a clear statement that any treaty interfering with U.S. access rights in West Berlin would be regarded as an act of war. Upon his return to the USA, Kennedy's advisors told him that Khrushchev was still planning to sign a treaty with East Berlin and advocated an immediate military build-up in Europe including the deployment of the new Republic F-105D's of the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing and the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing with both wings having a primary tactical nuclear strike role.
    The erection of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 caused Kennedy more anxiety and among a raft of actions he authorised the immediate transfer of 36 F-105D's to the German Air Force with most aircraft coming from the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron based at Eglin Air Force Base. Entering service in October 1961 with Jagdbombergeschwader 31 at Nörvenich the F-105D's replaced the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak and were operated until late 1967 when the Wing began to receive the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter.

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-105D-5RE folder into your Aircraft folder.
    2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-105D-5RE folder into your Decals folder.
    That's it!
    The F-105D-5RE designation is used to prevent conflict with any other F-105D's you may have in your install.

    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 - 24/11/2022

    45 downloads

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  25. F-19 Stealth Fighter

    F-19 Stealth Fighter
    September 13th, 2022 (1st Release)
    by Julhelm, Dels and Menrva
    >For Strike Fighters 2 games
    This is a rework of Julhelm's fantastic F-19 stealth fighter 3d model, now featuring a centre strut canopy structure (thanks to a cheap trick of repainting the bubble canopy glass) and a new cockpit, a purposely modified F-117A cockpit by Dels.
    Among the improvements, it now features proper hit boxes and collision points, proper location for position lights and landing gear lights, reworked skins, aircraft characteristics and loadouts meant to resemble the ones of Microprose's F-19 Stealth Fighter game.
    It still features two internal weapon bays (unlike Microprose's exaggerated four bays), but with properly reworked limits; you can have 4x Sidewinders or 3x AMRAAMs per bay, 2x bombs or AGMs depending on their overall weight and size. A 20mm cannon is on the nose with 680 rounds, and an extra 1,900 lbs fuel cell has been added for a total of 11,800 lbs of fuel; non-afterburning engines are used for stealth reasons. An (invisible) arrester hook has been added as well, since Microprose's version could also operate from aircraft carriers.
    Skins feature the 83-019 serial number and an F letter on the vertical tails; these two details come from a picture of a menu screen in one of the releases of Microprose's F-19 Stealth Fighter game, where you could choose between an F-19 or an F-117A. More serial numbers couldn't be featured as the 3d model of the aircraft does not support decals without decal bleeding issues. Just imagine piloting the only example of F-19 in very black operations!
    Three new skins were created: a Prototype Black skin created from the specular texture Julhelm had made, and Desert and Arctic camo skins made by modifying the USAF Euro camo skin created by kblomkvist.
    NOTE: Strike Fighters 2 has no proper IRST functionality, so for the purpose of launching AMRAAMs a very basic ACM radar mode has been added to the avionics file of the aircraft. Moreover, the default cockpit features an obtrusive front strut which makes the cannon difficult to use. You can activate an alternative cockpit LOD in the relative INI file.
    >What-if Backstory
    During the development of the Have Blue demonstrators, Lockheed's Skunk Works division also conceived a third experimental stealth aircraft featuring an entirely different shape, rounded fuselage and wings, and meant to have air combat capabilities. The CIA got wind of it, classifying it at the highest possible level and using it as a cover-up story for the stealth aircraft that came to be the F-117A Nighthawk. In 1986, the Testor Corporation released a plastic model aircraft kit, calling it the "F-19 Stealth Fighter". Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1987-88 book listed an RF-19 as a Lockheed development project. The conceptual drawings of it were generally similar to Testor's design. In 1988 a combat flight simulator game, F-19 Stealth Fighter by Microprose, was released just moments before the public unveiling of the F-117A Nighthawk attack aircraft, which is said to be what it sought to represent. The reality is that a single F-19 existed and, during secret flights over Groom Lake, this experimental aircraft showed unique strength and was deemed a super-aircraft. Due to its funding and mantaining costs, the project was officially abandoned in 1983. Unofficially, this single example of F-19 took part in black operations all over the world until 1997. It is named F-19A Nightowl, internally nicknamed "Flying Frisbee" for its rounded shape and also referred to as "Ghostrider" for allegedly being affiliated with the 416th TFS Ghost Riders flying the F-117A Nighthawk.
    "The view would have been frightening to most men, there were solid clouds overhead at 4000 feet. He flew through the showers, he more heard than saw on this black night and the dark outlines of the trees appeared to reach up and snatch at his speeding fighter. Only a madman would be so low on such a night. 'So much the better' he smiled in his oxygen mask" - Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising

    >Credits (in no particular order):
    -Julhelm, for creating this well-made 3d model of the F-19.
    -Dels, for his kindness in reworking the F-117 cockpit following my request.
    -kblomkvist, for his USAF Euro camo inspired by Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising book.
    -guuruu, for sharing his RWR symbols improvement mod and for his improved sound files.
    -simonmiller416, for his smokeless rocket effects mod.
    -Crusader, for the more realistic weapons data for AIM missiles.
    -TaktischesGenie, for his suggestions and chats we've had about the F-19 concept.
    -My girlfriend, for supporting me in all of my endeavours.

    380 downloads

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