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Israeli Defense Force Add-on for A-6 Superpack
By HomeFries
THIS PACK REQUIRES THE A-6 SUPERPACK 1.51 OR LATER.
The IDF/AF A-6 Pack has been tested with Strike Fighters 2 Full 5+2 merged install. It should work with less than a full 5+2, but requires the following SF2 versions to take advantage of the respective components:
SF2V for the A-6A
SF2NA for the A-6E and A-6E_79
SF2I for the campaigns and serial numbers for the aircraft
This pack is strictly a "What If" set of skins and campaigns that explores what might have happened had Israel purchased the A-6 Intruder from the United States. The pack includes skins for the A-6A, A-6E, and A-6E_79 (TRAM) in the standard IDF camouflage both with and without ID Triangles. It is unlikely that the IDF would have used ID Triangles on the A-6, given that it doesn't look like anything flown by Arab nations, but I included the skins for completeness.
Additionally, the Six Days War, Yom Kippur War, and Lebanon 1982 campaigns also have A-6 variants, allowing you to fly the A-6 without unbalancing the campaign.
Finally, the Optional Files folder includes the original SF2I campaigns. These campaigns are identical (as of the July 2012 patch) to the SF2I campaigns in the CAT file, but have the campaign base screen set to Ramat David airfield.
1. Change Log
1.0 Initial Release
2. Installation
Copy the files to your SF2 "Mod" folder.
Copy the contents of the Optional Files folder to your SF2 "Mod" folder, if desired.
Enjoy!
3. Known Issues
I did not include an updated A-6x_Userlist.INI file. This is by design, since this pack is "What if".
4. Future Compatibility Issues
In the event of a SF2 patch, you will want to examine the following files with the post-patch extracted files to see if there are any changes or potential incompatibilities:
CAMPAIGNI1_DATA.INI
CAMPAIGNI2_DATA.INI
CAMPAIGNI3_DATA.INI
In each case, the only difference in the files should be the following line:
CampaignBaseScreen=RamatDavid.jpg
If the original SF2I campaigns are updated, merely copy over the updated CAMPAIGNIx_DATA.INI and add the line "CampaignBaseScreen=RamatDavid.jpg" to the appropriate location.
5. Credits
Wrench's A-6E Templates were the basis for these skins.
All other credits can be found in the A-6 Superpack.
This Pack is released in accordance with the Combat Ace Freeware Licensing Agreement. Please feel free to use the contents of this pack with any other mod, so long as appropriate credit is provided.
For support, please post in the File Announcement thread for this mod at Combat Ace.
114 downloads
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- a-6 superpack
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J 24 Lokatten (F4F-4)
By JonathanRL
F 24A Lokatten
F 24F Havskatten
(F4F-4 "What-If" Swedish Armed Forces Version)
Installation Instructions:
Install into your Mod folder.
F 24A Lokatten (Flygvapnet)
Air Force version. 45 purchased, delivered from 1944 to 1945. Served until relived in 1950. All naval equipment such as hooks, rescue raft etc removed.
F 24F Havskatten (Svenska Marinen, 1th Sjöjaktsflottiljen)
Service version for the Swedish Navy. 20 purchased, delivered 1946 and served until 1955. 15 was deployed on Active Service on the HMS Gustav II Adolf.
Also contains decal set for F 2 Hägernäs Training Squadron.
Credits:
Skins by Wrench
Model by Pasko
Decalwork & Ini by JonathanRL
Please note that the screenshots are digitally processed.
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Torpedflygplan 3
By JonathanRL
Torpedflygplan 3
Torpedflygplan 3 (59)
A-1 Skyraider "What-If" Swedish Air Force Version.
Installation Instructions:
Install into your Mod folder. Strike Fighters 2: Vietnam is required.
Story:
http://combatace.com/topic/74366-torpedflygplan-3-swedish-air-force-what-if/
Credits:
Templetes provided Wrench
Model by Third Wire
Cockpit by Dels
Decalwork & Ini by JonathanRL
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[Fictional] Grumman F-14S León (Lion)
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock F-14A_77 from SF2:NA to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the spanish navy.
You must have SF2:NA! Otherwise this plane will not work.
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.
Also thanks to Spinners for some of his decals I used.
Kindest regards
ValAstur
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Lockheed Martin/HAL F-16S
By DoctorWho
Lockheed Martin/HAL F-16S for Strike Fighters 2
This is my mod based on the Turkish F-16D Block 50+ by the Viper Team. It was inspired by the plastic model found on this site: http://www.whatifmod...ic,33541.0.html
This mod contains all the necessary pilots, weapons, effects and sounds.
Instrucions:
1. Unzip the zip file to any location.
2. Copy and paste the contents of the F-16S folder to your mod folder and overwrite when asked.
Credits:
The Viper Team and the others (see here: http://combatace.com...the-viper-team/ ) for the plane itself and all the contents of their F-16C B50/52 pack.
Notes:
The plastic model is actually F-16I Sufa, but the new F-16I hasn't been released yet so I decided to use the F-16D B50+ model.
Legal stuff:
Contents of this mod can't be used in any payware. They can be used under the Combatace freeware rules.
Enjoy flying this one!
2nd Sept 2012
DoctorWho
Chris
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[Fictional] McDonnell Douglas F-4EZ Phantom
By Spinners
McDonnell Douglas F-4EZ Phantom for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-4E_78 to create a fictional South African Air Force F-4EZ Phantom in service with No.2 Squadron in the following schemes and timeframes;
1. 1979-1981 A 'Mirage F.1CZ' style scheme with tricolour fin and 'Springbok' national markings.
2. 1982-2002 As above but with the later style of national markings.
3. 2003-2012 Final Grey scheme with toned-down national markings.
It goes without saying that you must have the F-4E_78 LOD's in your install and you'll also need the Mirage 3CZ DLC for the V3B Kukri and serial number decals although there are some easy workarounds if you don't.
The idea for this 'what if' came from Stratos who created the 'Mirage F.1CZ' style skin whilst I did the tank skins, decals and packaging so it's an Anglo-Spanish joint venture and we hope that you enjoy it!
BACKSTORY
During the mid-1970's the South African Government made tentative enquiries regarding purchasing the McDonnell Douglas Phantom for the South African Air Force (SAAF) with no success but in February 1977 the incoming Democrat President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, and the South African State President Nicolaas Diederichs agreed to the purchase of 30 F-4EZ's for delivery in 1979 and these were among the very last St. Louis-built Phantoms produced.
Entering service with No.2 Squadron 'The Flying Cheetahs' of the SAAF the F-4EZ's initially operated from Hoedspruit AFB before moving to Louis Trichardt AFB in early 1993. With SAAF Impalas, Buccaneers and Mirage F.1CZ's operating in the ground-attack role the Phantoms saw limited action in the Border War but at least four Angolan MiG-21's and two Mi-17 helicopters were shot down by No.2 Squadron. The surviving F-4EZ's were finally retired in 2019 when they replaced by Eurofighter Typhoons.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-4EZ folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-4EZ folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the V3B4 folder into your main Weapons folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Muchas gracias to Stratos for the superb SAAF 'Mirage F.1CZ' style skin created with a little bit of help from Ludo on SAAF colours and Sundowner's legendary F-4E templates - thanks guys!
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 01/02/19
Version 1 - 02/09/12
98 downloads
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CF-110K - Royal Canadian Navy
By Sheriff001
CF-110K Phantom II for the Royal Canadian Navy
This is a reskinning and ini edit of TK's F-4K Phantom II from the DLC Store.
======Back Story========
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Navy in 1968 (in this timeline, there was no unification in the Canadian Armed Forces)
The aircraft was meant to serve on Canada's two Essex class carriers, HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Warrior in the fleet defence and strike roles. In order to get the performance required for such small carriers, a new turbofan was developed by Orenda, the Orenda Huron. Redesign of the Phantom airframe to accomodate the larger engine was done by Avro Canada.
The article for the aircraft itself is found here: http://themarshall.wikia.com/wiki/Miscellaneous_Cold_War_technology#McDonnell_Douglas_F-4K.2FM_Phantom
======Installation======
Copy the contents of the Objects folder into the Objects folder inside your mod folder.
=====Credits======
TK for the USN Grey skin, and the F-4K from the DLC Store.
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F-4M Phantom II - Royal Australian Air Force
By Sheriff001
This is a reskinning and ini edit of TK's F-4M Phantom II from SF2: Europe.
There are three versions of the F-4M in this mod.
TK's F-4M: This is intended as a strike aircraft (but is capable in all roles). In this scenario, it was operated by 2 Squadron, 12 Squadron, and 460 Squadron. It comes in the SEA colour scheme.
TK's F-4M (75): This is an interceptor operated by 3 Squadron, 30 Squadron, and 458 Squadron. It comes in an ADC Grey colour scheme.
TK's F-4M (80): Again, this is an interceptor operated by 3, 30, and 458 Squadrons. It comes in the grey scheme worn by RAF Phantoms near the end of their service lives. It also comes with special low-visibility national markings.
I have taken the SF2 Realism Mod SquadronList.ini and added 12, 30, 458, and 460 Squadrons to it, and numbered the decals accordingly.
Back Story
The idea for this aircraft comes from my alternate history site. It was first operated by this alternate Royal Canadian Navy in 1968.
The RAAF's primary strike aircraft for the sixties was the F-105 Thunderchief. During the Vietnam War, the RAAF used its Thunderchiefs to strike targets of strategic importance to the Saigon Fascist regime. However, German air defences in South Vietnam had taken their toll on the Thuds. With the F-111C suffering serious delays, the RAAF took what was available, the F-4 Phantom. This aircraft had just been introduced by the Royal Australian Navy. In Vietnam, the Phantom enjoyed a high level of success, and showed its multi-role capacity.
With the delivery of the F-111s, and their work up to full operational capability, the RAAF needed to find a mission for its Phantoms, or a buyer. The RAAF recommended early replacement of the F-106 Delta Dart. The Government accepted this option, and the F-4M served as Australia's air defender until the early 1990s.
The wikia article for the aircraft itself is found here:
http://themarshall.wikia.com/wiki/Miscellaneous_Cold_War_technology#McDonnell_Douglas_F-4K.2FM_Phantom
Installation
Copy the contents of the Objects folder into the Objects folder inside your mod folder.
Copy the contents of the PilotData folder into the PilotData folder of your mods folder.
Credits
TK for the SEA skin, and the F-4M from the SF2: Europe.
Sundowner for his F-4B templates.
Dave, HomeFries and the SF2 Realism Mod crew for their SquadronList.ini
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F-4E Phantom II Warwolf AC AH
By Warwolf01
F-4E Phantom II Warwolf AC AH
For Strike Fighters 2 F-4E Phantom II
Ready to use, just place the folder intro the aircraft folder
Wings correction F-4E_2
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F-4E Phantom II AC4
By Warwolf01
F-4E Phantom II AC4
For Strike Fighters 2 F-4E Phantom II
Ready to use, just place the folder intro the aircraft folder
79 downloads
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[Fictional] Mikoyan MiG-21bis Parani Air Force
By Spinners
Mikoyan MiG-21bis 'Paran' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire MiG-21bis to create a fictional export version in service with the Parani Air Force during 1978-2002. The skin is by Paulopanz and I've added a matching drop tank and a fictional Parani missile named 'Zulfiqar' (basically a license-built version of the R.550 Matra Magic) with a matching skin. It goes without saying that you must have the stock MiG-21bis in your install but the skin could be renamed to fit most other stock MiG-21's.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MiG-21bisP folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MiG-21bisP folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_PARAN folder into you main Pilots folder.
4. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the SOVIET_DRY and SOVIET_WET files into your main Sounds folder.
5. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the TANK_MiG21BISP and ZULFIQAR folders into your main Weapons folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Paulopanz for the excellent camo skin.
Thanks to Paladrian for the MiG-21 pit.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 01/02/19
Version 1 - 11/11/12
247 downloads
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[Fictional] General Dynamics F-16A 'Dhimar'
By Spinners
General Dynamics F-16A 'Dhimar' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-16A Netz to create a fictional export version of General Dynamics' outstanding F-16A in service with the Dhimari Air Force during 1982-2012.
Lo-Viz markings are given for No.2, No.5 and No.8 squadrons.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-16A_Dh folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-16A_Dh folder into your main Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to wilco for the excellent grey skin from his 144IDF skin package.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 30/01/19
Version 1 - 02/12/12
282 downloads
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McDonnell Douglas F-4SA (F-4E) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (Quad-Merged)
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the F-4E_78 to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the royal saudi air force.
YOU WILL NEED SF2:E AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
CREDITS
Thanks to Wrench and Dr.Doyo for the two-tone grey camo.
Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
Kindest regards
ValAstur
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[Fictional] Yak-23P 'Flora' - Parani Air Force
By Spinners
Yakovlev Yak-23P 'Paran for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Yak-23 'Flora' to give a fictional export version for the Parani Air Force. Since my first 'Flora' mod we've had a superb cockpit by Stary so I've included it within this package.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Yak-23P folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Yak-23P folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_PARAN folder into your Pilots folder.
CREDITS
As always, thanks to everyone at Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Big thanks to Stary for his superb 'Flora' cockpit - it's bloomin' lovely.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 29/01/19
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[Fictional] Sukhoi Su-7P Fitter-A 'Paran'
By Spinners
Sukhoi Su-7P 'Fitter-A' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire Sukhoi Su-7P to create a fictional export version in service with the Parani Air Force during the 1968-1999 timeline and includes NMF and Camo skins. This update allows me to include Stary's excellent Su-7 pit.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Su-7P folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Su-7P folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_PARAN folder into you main Pilots folder.
4. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the SOVIET_DRY and SOVIET_WET files into your main Sounds folder.
CREDITS
Thanks to TK and Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Stary for giving us this delightful Su-7 pit.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 24/08/13
Version 1 - 22/01/13
120 downloads
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[Fictional] Douglas A-1S Gavia (Loon) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock A-1H Skyraider from SFP:V to make it look like a fictional bomber and recon plane for the spanish navy.
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.
Also thanks to Wrench from whom I took this blue skin (AD-4 Skyraiders KAW)
Happy flying
ValAstur
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[Fictional] North American F-100DJ Super Sabre for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock F-100_68 to make it look like a fighter plane for the japanese air self defense force.
YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST SF2:V OR SF2:E TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
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.
And also to hgbn for his outstanding templates for the Hun D.
Happy flying
ValAstur
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[Fictional] Republic F-105H Thunderchief
By Spinners
Republic F-105H Thunderchief for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-105D to create a fictional export version in service with the Hellenic Air Force during the 1967-1982 timeline.
Markings are included for the 340th Fighter-Bomber Squadron and the 341st Fighter-Bomber Squadron with the latter having the stock sharkmouth - easily switched to both or neither. A patch template is also included in case you'd like to add your own HAF squadron.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-105H folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-105H folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_HAF folder into you main Pilots folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 26/01/19
88 downloads
- fictional
- thunderchief
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Dhimar F-8J
By KnightWolf45
this a a skin i made a long time ago for the TMF Crusader J i found a again and decide to upload it for all to use
the file contains only a F-8J_MF.ini file and skin folder you to have or donwload TMF crusader pack for SF 2
after just drop the ini and skin folder in your crusader J folder and if you dint add more skin allow overwright
check KB for more info
Credits
Crusader model (not included) by TMF
dhimari skin by me
decal by TK and TMF (stock and in TMF case not included decals ini takes from cat files or Vf24 decal folder in TMF decals case)
have fun
Cocas
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[Fictional] Grumman F-14A Italian Military Aviation
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock F-14A_77 to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the italian military aviation branches.
YOU WILL NEED SF2NA AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
Mod contains the following skins:
Green-Grey toned skin for the 51° Stormo, 103° Gruppo (Aeronautica Militare Italiana)
Light grey skin for the 32° Stormo, 13° Gruppo (Aeronautica Militare Italiana)
Dark grey skin for the Marina Militare
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
CREDITS
Thanks to pappychksix for his awesome Tomcat templates.
Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
Kindest regards
ValAstur
110 downloads
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[Fictional] North American F-100H Super Sabre for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock F-100_68 to make it look like a fighter plane for the greek hellenic air force.
YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST SF2:V OR SF2:E TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
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.
And also to hgbn for his outstanding templates for the Hun D.
Happy flying
ValAstur
68 downloads
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[Fictional] Hawker Hunter F.6M - Irish Air Corps
By Spinners
Hawker Hunter F.6M for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the Third Wire DLC Hawker Hunter F.6(60) to give a fictional Hunter F.6M in service with the Irish Air Corps during the 1966 to 1988 timeline.
You'll need DLC001 - the Hunter F.6 (60) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force for this to work but if you haven't got it you can hack this package to use whatever stock Hunters you have but expect to lose some functionality.
Colourful fictional markings for all four Irish provinces are included;
No.1 Connacht Squadron
No.2 Leinster Squadron
No.3 Munster Squadron
No.4 Ulster Squadron
If you'd prefer to use the standard RAF scheme then I've included a Patch template to help you easily produce the Patch.bmp for your skin folders.
Also included are an Irish Air Corps Pilot and the 'Sleagh' infra-red homing air-to-air missile which is simply a licence-built Red Top but with the familiar IRM growl and an orange skin. Stock RedTops can be used and these Hunters are equipped with the Lightning gunsight which gives a quirky visual confirmation that your missile has lock-on.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Hunter6iac folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Hunter6iac folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_IAC folder into your Pilots folder.
4. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the SLEAGH folder into your Weapons 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 - 01/01/14
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[Fictional] General Dynamics F-16A Luftwaffe
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock F-16A Netz to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the west german air forces. It shall depict a bird that could have entered service in the german air forces
if the military had not had the "double-engine doctrine" caused by the high losses inflicted by the Starfighter (or "Widowmaker"; nickname from the german pilots).
YOU WILL NEED SF2:I AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
The bavarian flag from the JBG 32 can be removed by just deleting the entries in the "decals.ini" in the folder "JBG 32". Just delete "bavarianflag" or you won't see the subsequent decals!
CREDITS
Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
I also have to thank PraetorH for his help in modelling this unlikely but at least a bit realistic plane.
Also thanks to Spinners. Without his help the decaling of the serial numbers would have taken ages.
Kindest regards
ValAstur
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[Fictional] BF-5A 'Freedom Fighter'
By Spinners
BF-5A Freedom Fighter for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of 'The Mirage Factory' F-5A/F-5C to create a fictional export version in service with the Belgian Air Force during the 1970-1991 timeline with markings for No.1, No.2, No.8 and No.42 smaldeel (the latter unit tasked with reconnaissance).
BACKSTORY
During the first half of the 1960's, Belgium and the Netherlands both started looking for a replacement for their F-84F Thunderstreak fighter-bombers and the Lockheed T-33 advanced trainer for delivery around 1970. After both countries had written their individual requirements 12 potential aircraft were studied resulting in a shortlist consisting of the A-7 Corsair, the A-4 Skyhawk, the CL-984 (a version of the F-104), the Mirage 5 and the F-5A. In the mood of the times, Europe was awash with joint requirements and collaborative programmes so it was quite appropriate for the two nations to work together for maximum standarisation so the BAF and KLu issued 'Specification TFT70' a joint requirement for a tactical fighter and advanced trainer.
After exhaustive testing and evaluation both airforces reported to their respective Ministers of Defence, that with some adjustments, the F-5A fighter-bomber and the F-5B advanced trainer were their preferred choice. However, the Belgians had a problem in that Wallonia (the French-speaking part of the country) preferred a French plane (i.e. the Mirage) but after protracted political discussions including the promise of a good share in the license production of the airframe by SABCA and the engines by FN (both based in Wallonia) the F-5 was chosen. In the Netherlands Fokker was chosen to participate in the manufacturing program.
However, during this time Northrop had increased the price of the baseline F-5A by no less than 11% leading both countries to make a deal with Canadair who had recently acquired a production license for their CF-5 derivative. With its more powerful Orenda J85-15 engines and a more sophisticated navigation system this was a step in the direction the BAF and the KLu needed. With further modifications including more advanced avionics, moving-map navigation, radar altimeter, SAAB BT9 bombing computer, bigger underwing droptanks, a two-position nose wheel strut, extra auxiliary louvre-type air inlets for take off and manoeuvering flaps it resulted in the most advanced F-5A ever produced. Compared to the F-5A the more advanced BF/NF-5A promised to be a superb multi-role tactical fighter with a useful air-to-air capability due to it's 50% increase in turn rate over the 'vanilla' F-5A.
In early 1968 both Belgium and the Netherlands each ordered 80 single-seat BF/NF-5A's and 20 two-seat BF/NF-5B's advanced trainers for delivery during 1970 and by the beginning of 1972 both countries had 4 front-line squadrons and an OCU operational in service. The aircraft were generally popular with pilots and ground-crew alike and served both airforces well before slowly being retired during the latter part of the 1980's and by the early 1990's most BF/NF-5's had been retired with most being sold on to Greece, Turkey and Venezuela.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the BF-5A folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the BF-5A folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_BAF folder into you main Pilots folder.
4. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the F-5C_TIPTANK and F-5C_WINGTANK folders into your main Weapons folder.
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Sony Tuckson of 'The Mirage Factory' for permission to mod their F-5A and F-5C.
Thanks to Derk for the BF-5A idea and for the bulk of the backstory. This is more of a 'nearly was' than a 'what if'.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 30/03/13
125 downloads
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F-104G - Royal Australian Air Force
By Sheriff001
This mod contains a series of RAAF skins for the F-104G Starfighter.
Backstory
During the late 1950s, the RAAF considered the question of replacing the CAC Avon-Sabre. From the submissions of most of the West's major manufacturers, a shortlist of two aircraft was put forward. These aircraft were the Dassault Mirage III, and the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. In the event, the Government selected the Mirage III, which was manufactured in Australia as the Mirage IIIO. Of course, the Government could have gone the other way ...
Had they done so, there was a chance that the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation would have been chosen to build it (they had been working on this with Lockheed). In real life, the Mirage IIIO was not used in Vietnam due to French restrictions (hence the reason Australia did not replace the Mirage IIIO with the Mirage 2000, and will not replace the F/A-18 with the Rafale), however the F-104G could have been used in Vietnam.
The natural metal, and green/grey schemes reflect the actual colour schemes of the Mirage IIIO. SEA is included because it is highly appropriate for Australian conditions, and would reflect use of RAAF Starfighters in Vietnam. The "Fanta Can" is included because I'd be stoned to death for not including it. Further schemes may be included in updates.
Contents
Natural Metal, European green/grey, SEA camouflage skins for the following units:
3SQN 75SQN 76SQN 77SQN 79SQN ARDU
"Fanta Can" scheme for ARDU.
In the extras folder, there are alternate wings for different roundel configurations:
Upper and lower, both wings (reflecting most F-104 users) Lower, both wings (reflecting the Mirage IIIO and A-4G) Upper left, lower right (reflecting the F-4E and F-111C)
Installation
Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite where necessary. If you have downloaded the previous RAAF F-104G, I suggest deleting it before adding this mod. Materials and instructions for making the F-104G flyable are widely available on this site. You must have the Mirage IIIO DLC to use this mod.
Add this text to "F-104G_userlist.ini"
[Australia]
ServiceStartYear=1964
ServiceEndYear=1993
Availability=COMMON
Credits
TK: The TW series, Stock F-104G Starfighter, Mirage IIIO DLC Spillone104 and Paulopanz: SEA skins
P.S. If you believe that I have used your work, and have failed to credit you, please send me a message at once, so that I can correct the omission.
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