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[Fictional] IAI/Grumman F-14I Petten (Cobra)
By ValAstur
This is a mod of TMF's F-14B (96) to make it look like a multirole aircraft from the israeli air force.
BACKGROUND:
Being impressed of the interception capabilities of the F-14 combined with the AIM-54 Phoenix, the IDF decided to order themselves a modified version of the F-14B, the bombing capable version of the Tomcat. Modifications were performed by IAI. The modifications also needed the AIM-54C to be modified.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the national arms manufacturer, created, based on the construction plans of the Phoenix, the 'Serpent' LRAAM, which design was identical to the Phoenix but with israeli electronics inside. The missile was extensely tested over the mediterranean sea and proofed to be equal to the AIM-54 concerning performance, reliability and accuracy. Primary role was the interception of incoming enemy planes from seaside long before reaching the coast and secondary role was Strike and Anti-Ship-Missions.
Two squadrons got equipped with the 'Peten':
The Valley Squadron (109th) grey camo
Flying Dragon Squadron (115th) desert camo
INSTALLATION:
Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
CREDITS:
Model: Flying Toaster, BPAo
Skins and Flight Model: column5
Cockpit: Chris
Avionics: MoonJumper
Pilots: Diego
Extra Hangar and Loading Screens: USAFMTL
Testing: The Mirage Factory
Big Thanks to Sony Tuckson for allowing me to release this mod.
IMPORTANT:
THE SKINS ARE COVERED BY THE FREEWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT WHILE THE PLANE STILL NEEDS A PERMISSION FROM TMF TO BECOME MODIFIED; ALSO APPLIES TO THIS VERSION.
Dedicated to BPAo. May he rest in peace.
Enjoy.
NazGhul
328 downloads
(2 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] Yakovlev Yak-23F 'Ilmavoimat'
By Spinners
Yakovlev Yak-23F 'Ilmavoimat' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Yak-23 'Flora' to give a fictional export version for the Finnish Ilmavoimat with markings for Hävittäjälentolaivue 21 (Fighter Squadron 21) and Hävittäjälentolaivue 31 (Fighter Squadron 31) both in a natural metal finish. This revised upload allows me to introduce the lovely Yak-23 pit by Stary.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Yak-23F folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Yak-23F folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the Pilot_Ilmavoimat folder into your Pilots folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Stary for giving us the Yak-23 pit (and many, many more).
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 09/04/2020
Version 1 - 29/08/2011
175 downloads
- yak-23
- ilmavoimat
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A-12 'Avenger II' by Rhugouvi (for SF2)
By Wrench
A-12 'Avenger II' by Rhugouvi
=For SF2, Full-4 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred)
This is an upgrade package for the Beta A-12 that's been around for several years, with tweeks to bring it more in line with SF2.
This package contains 2 skins for the A-12, one each for Atlantic & Pacific Fleets (cause I don't want to show favoritism either way). They are:
VFA-105 "Gunslingers"
VFA-192 "Golden Dragons" (The World Famous Golden Dragons)
All markings are decals.
As this is a Low-Observabale Strike aircraft, with a secondary CAP role, there is no internal gun. However, for those mission profiles that don't require the greatest of stealth (CAS/Armed Recon, Anti-ship & CAP), a 'mission specific' gunpod is included/available with a 30mm GAU-13 cannon, similiar to how it's done for the F-35 JSF. It's suggested you have the GunnyPak installed for the various modern/post-modern prescision strike munitions.
All the sounds are also provided, as are new SF2 style hangar and loading screens. The wingfold works (use the Shift/9 key), but the canopy does not. Running light positions have been adjusted, and they follow the wings when folding.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them .... There are 'Operational Usage Helps' that might be quite usefull in a pinch. Rhugouvi's original readme is also included (in French). With thanks to TMF via Sony Tuckson for use of the F/A-18 Hornet cockpit & avionics.
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein
645 downloads
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[Fictional] Dassault Vendaval (Storm)
By ValAstur
Mod of CadeteBRA's superb Rafale to make it look like a fictional fighter and recon plane for the argentinian navy air arm
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your MODS Folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
CREDITS
All credit belongs to CadeteBRA for it's effort in creating the plane. His original readme is also included.
The use of my decals is allowed according to the freeware licensing accord. Changes to the model itself require prior permission from CadeteBRA.
For any further questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards
NazGhul
221 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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[Fictional] Dassault Mirage F.1A (RAF)
By Spinners
Dassault Mirage F.1A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Mirage 3C to give a fictional export version for the Royal Air Force with markings for No.56, No.74 and No.111 squadrons of Fighter Command (all famous users of the contemporary and equally gorgeous Lightning).
N.B. This mod has been tested in a fully merged install and, in particular, uses the Lightning gunsight from Expansion Pack 2.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the MirageF1A folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the MirageF1A folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 06/05/2020
Version 1 - 25/09/2011
134 downloads
(2 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] Eurofighter EF-2000IQ Al I'ssar (Typhoon)
By ValAstur
Fictional Mod of Bongodrivers fantastic EF-2000 to create a plane for the iraqi air force. It includes modifications according to Trench 3.
BACKGROUND
After three conflicts with heavy losses, the iraqi air force got almost completely destroyed. The fall of Saddam Hussein and the political system turning from dictatorship to democracy made it necessary to accept foreign help in reconstructing the country. This also meant the rebuilding of the air force.
In this matter, a meeting of actual british prime minister and his colleague in the iraqi government took place in London, where a contract was meant to be signed about the purchase of 60 new, to the needs of the iraqi air force adapted, Typhoons. The modifications were, among others:
- added CFTs on the fuselage for the enhancement of the range
- highly upgraded ECM and electronic warfare systems
- modified engines with higher thrust
- use of western armament
The most important upgrade, the CFTs, were necessary due to the fact that the Al I'ssars (iraqi for Typhoon) had to takeoff from Bagdad and Al Sahra and had to travel a long way before reaching their patrolling routes.
Along with the Typhoons, Iraq signed a contract with Russia for the purchase of 60 Super Flanker with the designation SU-35IQ Asifat al Turab (Sandstorm).
Features :
- CFTs by teras
- Desert camouflage skin by nazghul
- new radar by teras
- new ecm systems by teras
- carrier based
- imporved engines by nazghul
- improved flight model " FM " by teras
note : this is not a new set it is only improvments and upgrades for the original ef-2000
Note 2 : this is SF2 & SF2V & SF2E & SF2I addons ( didn't tried it on SFP1 )
note 3 : *** for very long range strike operations ( 600 NM and Longer ) loading external fuel tank recommended!
Work Team
Nazghul & Teras
Installation :
- *unzip Al'Isaar archive to your HDD
- *drop all folders into your mod folder
- *FLY!
Special thanks go to Brain32 for adapting the plane to SF2-Standards and to Bongodriver for creating this bird!
ORIGINAL CREDITS:
A BIG BIG thanks to
USAFMTL (and various partners in crime) for his help and guidance and support.
Jimmybib and Sundowner for initial consultation on skinning and all credit to Sundowner for producing the final skins which are superb.
Moonjumper for his advice on some avionics matters
All of you for you encouragement and kind words through it's development
My Producers....etc...etc :) Oh god I'm going to cry..
Anyway I decided to release slightly early because I'd like some of you to enjoy tweaking this thing, theres a lot of talent out there who can make this thing great.
Absolutely no part of this is to be used in payware but moddify the model any way you wish and re distribute in your own freeware mods as you wish with no permission required from me, just give me the relevant credit.
have fun
Nazghul & Teras
October 2011
506 downloads
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Yak-3RD Mixed Propulsion Fighter by Pasko
By Wrench
Yakovlev Yak-3RD "What If..." Mixed-Propulsion Fighter by Pakso
= For SF2, Any & All versions (Full-4 Merged Prefered*) =
*Note: Full-4 merged prefered tag is because some decals used are referenced from SF2:I*
Modifications, tweeks, FM enhancements, and so forth to Pakso's Prop/Rocket fighter.
This makes the assumption (oh! that word!) the 3RD was put into serial production, instead of the just the 2 prototypes that were historically built. As was the original release, it is "As Is" with all the flaws and warts and etc. See the "Notes" section for more details.
This package replaces the one I uploaded some long time back at CombatAce.
As expected, the canopy opens/closes via manual animation keystroke -the (in)famous Shift/0.
No weapons or guns are supplied with this pak; they are the same ones included in the Yak-9U pak recently released, and should be available in Gunny's Weapons Pak.
It also should be noted, the Mission Profiles that can be flown have been limited to A-A: CAP, Intercept (due to expected range limitations), and Recon just for fun (with drop tanks).
All new skins, from new Home-Grown Templates in 1024x are supplied. One is Natural Metal, and other is overall Medium Gray. See the "Notes" section regarding the 2-tone Gray camo supplied, but not activated (severe LOD mapping issues)
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read for further information and stuff like that there. For historical purposes, Pasko's original readme is included.
This will give a (relatively) decent "What If..." for WW2 and the Post-War period; the Beginning of the Cold War, hence it location in the "What If Hangar".
wrench
kevin stein
214 downloads
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[Fictional] General Dynamics/CASA C-17 Halcón (Falcon)
By ValAstur
I modded the stock F-16A Netz to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the spanish air force.
YOU WILL NEED SF2:I AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
BACKGROUND
Spain acquired the Mirage F-1 in 1975 and equipped the Ala 14 in Albacete. After the start of the transition from dictatorship to democracy, the US government sought to improve the relationship to Spain which had a strategic position at the western end of Europe, right in front of Africa. On one hand, they wanted to establish bases in Spain enabling them faster reactions in the middle east and northern Africa. On the other hand they showed their support the new government and their intentions to create a stable country.
As a sign of good will, president Jimmy Carter offered the F-16 to the Ejército del Aire at a special price. The Mirage F-1 became replaced by the F-16, which received the designation C-17 Halcón. Both squadrons based in Albacete got equipped with the plane. The F-1s got sold back to France at a significantly lower price, who sold them again to Morocco and Iraq.
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
NazGhul
119 downloads
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[Fictional] McDonnell Douglas C-12C (F-4E)
By ValAstur
Simple mod the stock F-4E_78 to make it look like a fictional
fighter plane for the spanish air force.
YOU WILL NEED SF2:E AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING!
BACKGROUND
The spanish air force was thinking of replacing their F-4C-Fleet
with F-4E for some considerable reasons:
- The lack of a gun in combat would often be a problem once all
missiles are fired or the enemy got to close to use them
- Using a gunpod under the fuselage would reduce either firepower
(due to the lack of one pylon for bombs etc.) or range (same, but
for fuel-tank)
Carter's administration took the F-4Cs back, converting them into
QF-4C Drones for weapon testing and delivered two entire squadrons of F-4E. The first squadron, the 121st, received their planes in 1979
displaying the SEA camo. The 122nd received their planes six
months later, in 1980, featuring the two-tone grey camo.
The planes received the designation "C-12C", while the "C" stands
for "cañon" - spanish for cannon, referring this way to the chin-mounted gun.
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. And to
Stratos for the inspiration.
Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they
have.
Kindest regards
NazGhul
97 downloads
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[Fictional] Boeing/Mitsubishi F/A-18M & F/A-18M2 Super Hornet for the JMSDF
By ValAstur
This is a mod of the Super Hornets E & F from EricJ to make them look like fighter planes from the japanese maritime self defense force.
BACKGROUND:
The JMSDFs new carrier, the Shinano, which does service in the surroundings of the japanese homeland, was equipped with F-14EJs. In 1999, the 81st Hikotai stationed on the carrier was reinforced with two additional hikotais, the 23rd and the 31st. The JMSDF obtained the Hornet at the same time as the JASDF. Under the designation F/A-18M and F/A-18M2, the F/A-18M2 replaced the F-14EJs of the 23rd and 31st Hikotai while the F/A-18M got designated to two new hikotais, the 3rd and 14th. At the same time, the JMSDF started introducing a new system of serial numbers adjusted to the new ship type.
Instead of the standard four-digit serial number system, the planes and helos of the carrier received a new system consisting of the jap. abbreviation for aircraft carrier (kubo), the hikotai number and finally the plane number.
Also, as a part of the new system, the fuselage wears the designation and the name of the vessel the plane is stationed on; just like in the US Navy.
The Shinano was declared DCV (defender carrier vessel) because the aircraft carrier was an offensive weapon according to the japanese constitution. Using the word "defender" allowed the possession of an aircraft carrier.
INSTALLATION:
Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
CREDITS:
EricJ – Purchased Model of F/A-18F from http://www.mesh-factory.com, Main texture artist, ini editing.
FastCargo – 3D model work for all versions. Used some of his images for reference.
JAT81500 – FM, ini adjustments, decals.
Dave – Decals and always a swell guy. Also did the Hangar and Loading Screens. Reference photos. Also for modifying some weapons for SF2, and for adjusting his afterburner texture from the Eagle Superpak.
Vampyre – Technical Reference and consultant who works with the aircraft on a daily basis.
Column5 – Use of the Mirage Factory F/A-18A Textures, and FM data adapted from the MF F/A-18A.
AmokFloo – Initial optimization of the F/A-18F model.
Bpao – F/A-18A pit used with permission.
STORM – F/A-18E Loading Screen Image, taken from his special vantage point.
starfighter2 – Newer RWR texture.
Serverandenforcer – F/A-18F FM tweaking.
Silverbolt – Extracting the textures for the cockpit for SF2.
MigBuster – Tutorials in the Knowledge Base for adapting the aircraft to SF2.
SidDogg – Assistance with getting the VFA-102 CAG bird tanks right.
Spillone104/Spectre8750 – Custom sound, Spillone104 for initial, and Spectre8750 for tweaking.
ArturR: For his use of his avionics mod. FastCargo mentioned it and after checking it out was impressed… Thanks!
Enjoy.
NazGhul
212 downloads
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[Fictional] Eurofighter EF-2000AR Tifón (Typhoon)
By ValAstur
This is a mod of the EF-2000 Typhoon from Bongodriver to make it look like fighterplane for the argentine air force & naval air arm
INSTALLATION:
Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
CREDITS:
Thanks to Brain32 for adapting the plane to SF2-Standards and to Bongodriver for creating this bird!
ORIGINAL CREDITS:
A BIG BIG thanks to
USAFMTL (and various partners in crime) for his help and guidance and support.
Jimmybib and Sundowner for initial consultation on skinning and all credit to Sundowner for producing the final skins which are superb.
Moonjumper for his advice on some avionics matters
All of you for you encouragement and kind words through it's development
My Producers....etc...etc :) Oh god I'm going to cry..
Anyway I decided to release slightly early because I'd like some of you to enjoy tweaking this thing, theres alot of talent out there who can make this thing great.
Absolutely no part of this is to be used in payware but moddify the model any way you wish and re distribute in your own freeware mods as you wish with no permission required from me, just give me the relevant credit.
Enjoy...
NazGhul
222 downloads
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Vought F-8AR Caballero (KNIGHT) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (Vietnam or Quad-Merged)
By ValAstur
I modded the stock F-8E Crusader from SFP:V to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the argentine navy.
ATTENTION: YOU NEED THE F-8 French Navy DLC FOR THE BLUE AND FULL GREY SKIN. THERE ARE ONLY THE STANDARD GREY/WHITE SKINS INCLUDED. IF YOU HAVE THAT DLC, YOU CAN TAKE THE SKINS AND, AFTER RENAMING THEM PROPERLY, USE THEM FOR THE PLANE.
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
82 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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[Fictional] English Electric Lightning F.1B
By Spinners
English Electric Lightning F.1B for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the Third Wire Lightning F.1A to give a fictional Lightning F.1B in service with RAF Fighter Command in the early-mid 1960's and includes markings for the following ex-Javelin squadrons;
No.25 Squadron.
No.72 Squadron.
No.151 Squadron.
Important: This mod requires Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 2.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Lightning1B folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Lightning1B folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
As always, big thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 28/02/19
Version 1 - 04/12/11
212 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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TSR2 For SF2 series
By Sundowner
A complete flyable pack of the wonderful TSR2, I originally started this off as just something for my own use but after many requests for a general release I've tidied up the messy bits to get it into a use more user friendly release, the readme will explain all...please read it .
Many thanks to Craig for the original TSR2 model & everybody else who's work is also in this pack [pits etc]
Enjoy.
Ant.
755 downloads
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[Fictional] SAAB JAS39H Grypas (Griffon)
By ValAstur
This is a mod of the JAS-39C from the Gripen Team to make it look like a fighterplane from the greek hellenic air force.
BACKGROUND:
According to EESP (European Economic Stability Protocol) signed in the middle of 2012 in Brussels by the 27 partners of the EU, the countries with a high rate of debt (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal etc.) had to execute all measures necessary in order to reduce their debts. In article 12 "About the defense of the homeland", the countries of the EU constituted that all redundant units had to be dissolved and the equipment to be sold.
Furthermore, the armies of the affected countries had to change their "non-european" equipment for european equipment. Greece had therefore to sell their US fighterplanes and replace them by european ones. In exchange, the equipment will be cheaper than for standard customers from outside the EU.
The F-16s got sold to Israel and Turkey. The mayor manufacturers of fighters in Europe were Dassault, Saab and the Eurofighter Corporation. The hellenic air force decided to order the Typhoon for two of their Squadrons and the Gripen for another three squadrons. For the remaining squadrons, the ministry of defense had not declared a decision if either buy more Mirage 2000 or get some Rafales.
The first Gripens arrived at the end of 2012 and did directly enter service in the 330th, 341st and 347th Moira. All planes display the new SGD-Camo (Spartan Ghost Digital)
INSTALLATION:
Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder.
CREDITS:
VERY VERY BIG THANKS TO GUX FOR ALLOWING ME TO RELEASE THIS PLANE!
Thanks to Brain32 for adapting the plane to SF2-Standards!
ORIGINAL CREDITS:
Model, Weps and Skins by Gux
FM by Column5
Avionics by Moonjumper and Jat
Testing by USAFMTL
Enjoy...
NazGhul
197 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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[Fictional] Mirage 2000E (C.27) "Espada" (Sword)
By ValAstur
A Mod of the Mirage 2000-5F from The Mirage Factory to make it look like a fictional fighter for the spanish air force.
BACKGROUND
According to EESP (European Economic Stability Protocol) signed in the middle of 2012 in Brussels by the 27 partners of the EU, the countries with a high rate of debt (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal etc.) had to execute all measures necessary in order to reduce their debts. In article 12 "About the defense of the homeland", the countries of the EU constituted that all redundant units had to be dissolved and the equipment to be sold.
Furthermore, the armies of the affected countries had to change their "non-european" equipment for european equipment. Spain had therefore to sell their US fighterplanes and replace them by european ones. In exchange, the equipment will be cheaper than for standard customers from outside the EU.
The F-18Cs got sold back to the US. The mayor manufacturers of fighters in Europe were Dassault, Saab and the Eurofighter Corporation. The spanish air force decided to order the Mirage 2000 for the Ala 46, stationed on the Canary Islands. Two wings were equipped with the Mirage 2000-5F, renamed E (local designation: C-27) and one wing received the Mirage 2000B, renamed BE (local designation: CB-27)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your MODS Folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
CREDITS
First of all, big thanks to Crusader 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
NazGhul
178 downloads
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[Fictional] Mirage 2000BE (CB.27) "Espada" (Sword)
By ValAstur
A Mod of the Mirage 2000B from Amokfloo and JAT81500 to make it look like a fictional fighter for the spanish air force.
BACKGROUND
According to EESP (European Economic Stability Protocol) signed in the middle of 2012 in Brussels by the 27 partners of the EU, the countries with a high rate of debt (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal etc.) had to execute all measures necessary in order to reduce their debts. In article 12 "About the defense of the homeland", the countries of the EU constituted that all redundant units had to be dissolved and the equipment to be sold.
Furthermore, the armies of the affected countries had to change their "non-european" equipment for european equipment. Spain had therefore to sell their US fighterplanes and replace them by european ones. In exchange, the equipment will be cheaper than for standard customers from outside the EU.
The F-18Cs got sold back to the US. The mayor manufacturers of fighters in Europe were Dassault, Saab and the Eurofighter Corporation. The spanish air force decided to order the Mirage 2000 for the Ala 46, stationed on the Canary Islands. Two wings were equipped with the Mirage 2000-5F, renamed E (local designation: C-27) and one wing received the Mirage 2000B, renamed BE (local designation: CB-27)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your MODS Folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
ORIGINAL CREDITS
3D model: Amokfloo, reworked by JAT81500.
Templates: Amokfloo.
Cockpit, pilots and fuel tanks: The Mirage Factory.
Skins: ludo.m54
Decals: ludo.m54 and Ghostrider883.
Sounds: Couby, Oxyd, Dassault Aviation.
Testing, ini tuning (mostly based on TMF's Mirage 2000 pack) and sounds importation: FDokal.
Hangar and loading screens : Gustav.
If I forgot anyone, let me know and I'll correct it asap.
Thanks to everyone on C6 and Combatace forums whom helped with this project.
Original readme is included.
Kindest regards
NazGhul
159 downloads
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Mikoyan i Gurevich I-104
By Spillone104
Mikoyan i Gurevich Istrebitel I-104 for Strike Fighters 2
What-if history:
Back in the early 60's the commanders of the soviet VVS began to worry about the the diffusion of the F-104 in the NATO countries and the voices related to the superb performance of this plane as an interceptor.
So as soon as the Luftwaffe put into service the plane, a plan was studied on how to obtain an aircraft to examinate and therefore field a better one as soon as possible.
It was even considered an option to steal a 104 from a border base and fly it to East Germany. But nothing was practical and since the tension was very high, it could lead to war.
Then in February 1966 a recce F-104 was intercepted right into the DDR airspace and the MiG pilots forced the intruder to land. The Luftwaffe pilot having no choice agreed but when he was near to the touchdown the engine stalled. The pilot ejected safely but none knew the end of him (at least in the west). The plane crashed near the runway luckly for the soviets only few things were destroyed beyond repair or not usefull for reverse engineering.
The aircraft was rapidly airlifted to the USSR and then upon the decision of Breznev himself, given to TsAGI for tecnical investigation.
Then everything moved to a faster pace. It was decided to product a small batch of basically a cloned F-104 to flight test and discover the strengh and weak point of such design.
The task was given to the Mikoyan i Gurevich design bureau. What it came out was not a perfect copy since the radar was nearly completely destroyed in the crash. The J-79 engine was damaged too and the reverse engineering would take more time in any case.
The only engine in production at that time that will fit into the F-104 was the R-13 of the MiG-21M but it produced not enough thrust.
Only the R-21 engine was capable of giving the needed power but it suffered from many defects during the Ye-8 program. It was decided to resurrect the engine and solve the reliability problems. Now the engine had the designation of Tumanskii R-21F2-300. By the time the cloned interceptor was ready for flight.
The exact number built is unknown but estimated around 10 to 12 as it was found to be not a great challenge for the other fighters and especially for the ones of the next generation like the MiG-23. The type served as a research item and then as an aggressor till the mid of the 80's.
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IMPORTANT!!!
You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G and SFP1 for the cockpit files.
or follow these precious instructins: http://combatace.com...-f-104s-for-sf2
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Installation:
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
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Credits:
Thirdwire: for the stock F-104G
FastCargo: Fake pilot mod
Spillone104: the rest of the mod
Beta testers : Dysko.
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Legal stuff:
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
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Enjoy and good flight. :)
January 2012
Spillone104
181 downloads
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B-53A Vindicator
By pappychksix
SF2 "What If" B-53A Vindicator (based on the Vautour IIb) for the USAF
Must have SF2I or SF2 Merged for this to work on your game.
Copy the content from the folder to your respective folder on your game.
I want to thank my good friend "Starfighter" for help in making this aircraft. I also want to thank "Wrench" for providing me with the mesh for the airbrakes whiched helped me out tremendously.
Thanks to TK/Thirdwire for the aircraft.
Hope you enjoy, Pete (Pappy)
196 downloads
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[Fictional] North American Shark FGA.2 (F-100D)
By Spinners
North American Shark FGA.2 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-100D to give a fictional North American Shark FGA.2 (I guess the RAF didn't fancy the 'Super Sabre' name) with markings for;
No.1 Squadron in standard RAF Camo with three-colour national markings.
No.54 Squadron in standard RAF Camo with three-colour national markings.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the SharkFGA2 folder into your main Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the SharkFGA2 folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the two 'AS' missiles into your Weapons folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to hgbn (Henrik) for uploading his superb F-100D templates to the community.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 25/02/19
Version 1 - 17/02/12
175 downloads
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'What nearly was' Royal New Zealand Air force F-16A/B Block 15 OCU/MLU Anthology.
By dtmdragon
'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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[Fictional] F-100D Aeronautica Militare Italiana
By Spinners
North American F-100D 'AMI' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-100D to place this classic cold war warrior into fictional service with the Aeronautica Militare Italiana with markings for;
22º Gruppo, 51º Stormo in NMF.
154º Gruppo, 6º Stormo in NMF.
18º Gruppo, 3º Stormo in grey/green camo (with sharkmouth).
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-100D_AMI folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-100D_AMI folder into your main Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to hgbn (Henrik) for uploading his superb F-100D templates to the community.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 24/02/19
Version 1 - 26/02/12
96 downloads
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[Fictional] North American F-100S 'Flygvapnet'
By Spinners
North American F-100S 'Swedish Super Sabre' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-100D to place this classic cold war warrior into fictional service with the Swedish Air Force with two camo schemes;
F 6 Karlsberg in NMF.
F 21 Luleå in a splinter type camo.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-100S folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-100S folder into your main Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to hgbn (Henrik) for uploading his superb F-100D templates to the community.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 22/02/19
Version 1 - 27/02/12
149 downloads
(2 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] Douglas A-4D Skyhawk 'USAF'
By Spinners
Douglas A-4D Skyhawk 'USAF' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire A-4E to give a fictional USAF A-4D with markings for the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron ('The Silver Knights') in 1967 although the service years are a more generous 1964 to 1985.
BACKSTORY
During the Spring of 1961 the incoming Secretary of Defence Robert S. McNamara left no stone unturned in his search for efficiencies in procurement and operational costs and his attention soon turned to the successful Douglas A4D 'Skyhawk' programme. Douglas had already transformed their 'bantam bomber' by replacing the Curtiss-Wright J65 engine with the Pratt & Whitney J52-P6A engine and the forthcoming A4D-5 (A-4E) version was chosen as the baseline for a minimum-change version for the USAF. Designated A-4D (after the introduction of the tri-service
designation system) the USAF Skyhawks saw extensive service at home and abroad and, in particular, served with distinction in Vietnam where they replaced a variety of tactical aircraft.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the A-4D folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the A-4D folder into your main Decals 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 - 17/02/19
Version 1 - 19/03/12
224 downloads
(4 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] North American F-100G Super Sabre
By Spinners
North American F-100G for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-100D to create a fictional F-100G for extended service with ANG units into the 1980's. Two units are included;
The 125th TFS of the Oklahoma ANG.
The 131st TFS of the Massachusetts ANG.
Both units are dressed in a 'Euro One' style scheme on the upper surfaces only and with toned down national markings, codes and serials using late model F-100D serials. An additional stock T.O. 1-1-4 Camo skin for the 125th TFS is included in case they get deployed to Dhimar...
BACKSTORY
President James Earl 'Jimmy' Carter started his presidency in January 1977 with a detailed review of the US military budget and his most high-profile decision was the cancellation of the Rockwell B-1A bomber programme in June 1977. But many smaller programmes were cut or cancelled too along with the postponement of the re-equipping of TAC and ANG units with new aircraft types. F-16A and A-10A production was slowed down and many TAC and ANG units were instructed to hold on to their F-100's and F-105's for an indefinate period. In a genuine (but actually insulting)
compensatory gesture Rockwell were given a $45million contract to upgrade 90 F-100D's for continued service with the ANG with the aircraft emerging from their Columbus, Ohio plant as F-100G's with refurbished engines, partially re-skinned wings and minor avionics upgrades.
The first unit to receive F-100G's was the 131st Tactical Fighter Squadron based at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, Massachusetts who had been scheduled to convert from the F-100D to A-10A's but instead received F-100G's which served until 1986.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-100G folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-100G folder into your main Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to hgbn (Henrik) for uploading his superb F-100D templates to the community.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 15/02/19
Version 1 - 27/03/12
275 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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