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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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[Fictional] Supermarine Spitfire F.Mk22 'Norway'
By Spinners
Supermarine Spitfire F.Mk 22 - Royal Norwegian Air Force
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire Spitfire F.Mk 22 to give a fictional Norwegian Spitfire F.Mk 22 with markings for the following squadrons;
No.331 Squadron RNoAF in standard RAF Camo.
No.332 Squadron RNoAF in NMF/Silver finish.
No.91 Squadron RAF in standard RAF Camo (not a real world user).
This mod requires AI Plane Pack 2 and should not conflict with the stock Third Wire Spitfire F.Mk 22.
I have elected NOT to make this Spitfire F.Mk 22 nation specific for the RNoAF but have kept it as RAF so as to allow other future skins to be dropped in.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the SpitfireF22 folder into your main Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the SpitfireF22 folder into your main Decals folder.
At this point it might be a good idea to change the pilot to whatever you've got in your install suitable for the early post-war period.
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Kesselbrut for the Spitfire cockpit (an oldie but goldie).
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 15/02/19
61 downloads
(0 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] Lockheed F-104E Starfighter 'ANG'
By Spinners
Lockheed F-104E for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to create a fictional USAF F-104E with markings for;
112th TFS of the Ohio ANG in a 'Euro One' style scheme.
162nd TFS of the Ohio ANG in a 'Euro One' style scheme.
198th TFS of the Puerto Rico ANG in a 'T.O. 1-1-4' style scheme.
It goes without saying that you must have the F-104G LOD's in your install.
BACKSTORY
Whilst, officially, USAF interest in the F-104 programme began to ebb (leading to only 77 F-104C's being built) they kept a watchful eye on Lockheed's progress into transforming the original hot-rod interceptor fighter into a multi-mission tactical fighter for export to selected 'free world' nations. As negotiations with Federal Germany reached a critical phase in 1958 concern was expressed by the Bonn government that Lockheed were attempting to sell an aircraft no longer wanted by it's home nation. Lockheed cleverly took these concerns back to Washington and claimed that lucrative export orders were at jeopardy leading to a token order for a new version of the Starfighter for the USAF.
Designated F-104E this new version broadly represented a halfway house between the F-104C and the forthcoming F-104G. Only 60 F-104E's were planned to be produced but the success of the F-104C flown by Capt Charles E. Tofferi in the 1962 William Tell tactical weapons meet, against strong competition from F-100 and F-105 pilots, led to continued low-rate production followed by a larger batch of 240 F-104E's making an eventual total of 336. F-104E's were deployed to Vietnam and surviving aircraft were refurbished for ANG use with the type being finally retired in 1988 when the 112th TFS re-equipped with F-16A's.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-104E folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-104E folder into your main Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Bobrock for uploading his superb F-104G templates to the community.
Thanks to Wrench for uploading his Generic SEA scheme for the Zipper.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 09/02/19
Version 1 - 01/04/12
296 downloads
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[Fictional] Yak-41M 'Freestyle' Ukrainian Armed Forces
By Spinners
Yakovlev Yak-41M for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is simple mod of Gabilon's Yak-41 'Freestyle' to create a fictional Yak-41M in service with the Ukrainian Naval Aviation and the Ukrainian Air Force. Gabilon created his Yak-41 in 2007 (his first 3D model - Chapeau!) and Fubar512 improved the FM and those improvements are duly incorporated here along with a few modifications by me.
Three new Ukrainian skins are included;
1. Ukrainian Naval Aviation in a blue splinter scheme for maritime operations.
2. Ukrainian Air Force in a 'Flygvapnet' splinter scheme for tactical operations.
3. Ukrainian Air Force in a modern (boring) grey scheme.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Yak-41M folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Yak-41M folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop both the sound files into your main Sounds folder.
4. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop all four weapons folder into your main Weapons folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to Gabilon for creating and uploading his Yak-41 back in 2007.
Thanks to Fubar512 for his FM tweaks.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 03/02/19
Version 1 - 13/05/12
302 downloads
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[Fictional] Xian H-4 Bomber
By Spinners
Harbin H-4 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire Canberra combined with ajunaidr's Canberra cockpit to create a fictional H-4 PLAAF bomber.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the H-4 folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the H-4 folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_PLAAF folder into your main Pilots folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to ajunaidr for creating the excellent Canberra cockpit.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 16/07/12
100 downloads
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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
(1 review)0 comments
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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
(1 review)0 comments
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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
(3 reviews)0 comments
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[Fictional] Saab-Hindustan J29H 'Gada'
By Spinners
Saab-Hindustan J29H 'Gada' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the Saab J29 'Tunnan' (original read me enclosed) to create a fictional, licence-built export version in service with the Indian Air Force during 1956-1973 with markings for No.1 squadron.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the J29H folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the J29H folder into your main Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the Pilot_IAF folder into your main Pilots folder.
4. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the TANK_J29H folder into your main Weapons folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to the original 'Tunnen Team' and, in particular, Phlerp the 3D model maker and skinner.
Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 29/01/19
Version 1 - 28/12/12
99 downloads
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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
118 downloads
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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
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[Fictional] Ilyushin IL-28 'Beagle' Fuerza Aérea Argentina
By Spinners
Ilyushin IL-28 'Beagle' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire IL-28 to give a flyable (and fictional) IL-28 in service with the Fuerza Aérea Argentina with markings for;
Grupo 1 de Bombardeo in the silver scheme as delivered.
Grupo 2 de Bombardeo in the later 'sea grey' scheme selected for 'over-water' operations.
I've put a patch.psd 'template' in there in case you'd like to switch things around and have both in silver or both in grey.
COCKPIT
I've used the A-4B pit as I think the cockpit framing looks quite suitable and the pit is nice and low-tech. The disadvantages are that there is no radar (not that the Beagle's radar was of much use) and that the A-4B pit is, of course, single-enginned. However, you can easily switch to another stock pit or go third-party.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the IL-28_FAA folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the IL-28_FAA folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the PILOTS folder drag and drop the PILOT_COAN folder into your Pilots folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire Productions for a great little game/sim.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 3 - 26/01/19
157 downloads
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[Fictional] BAC Lightning F.56 'NATO'
By Spinners
BAC Lightning F.56 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (EP2)
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire BAC Lightning F.53 to give a fictional 'multi-role' Lightning F.56N in service with the Ejército del Aire and Aeronautica Militare Italiana during the 1967 to 1988 timeline. Colourful markings are included for;
EDA Silver - Ala 11
EDA Camo - Ala 12
AMI Silver - 51º Stormo
AMI Camo - 6º Stormo
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Lightning56 folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Lightning56 folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the AS-30 folder into your Weapons folder.
CREDITS
As always, big thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim. Expansion Pack 2 rocks!
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 16/02/13
Version 1 - 03/01/11
150 downloads
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[Fictional] Grumman E-2K Hawkeye AEW.1
By Spinners
Grumman E-2K Hawkeye AEW.1 - For Strike Fighters 2 North Atlantic
This is a simple mod of the stock non-flyable Third Wire E-2C to create a fictional Hawkeye AEW.1 in service with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy.
You simply must have Strike Fighters 2 North Atlantic - it will not work in any other game.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the E-2K folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the E-2K folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
CREDITS
Thanks to Third Wire Productions for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to pappychksix for the E-2C 'Late' skin which I've resized down to 2048x2048.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 18/01/19
197 downloads
(1 review)0 comments
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LOTR RNZAF Kfir C.16 "Raiona"
By Wrench
LOTR RNZAF Kfir C.16 "Raiona"
-- For SF2, Full-4 Merged =ONLY!!!=
This mod creates a fully new aircraft, an EXTENSIVELY upgraded Kfir "C16" as might be used by the RNZAF.
It =REQUIRES= a Full-4 Merged install, or at the very least, SF2:I and SF2:V for the various and sundry bits used herein. If you do NOT have the minimum required game installs, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS MOD, as you won't be able to use it.
3 new skins, (partly redrawn from stock) and their attendant decals are included. No aircraft or cockpit parts (lods, bmps/tga/jpg) are included, as they use all 'internal' bits pulled from the various game cat files (in a similiar fashion as the Panama Mirage IIIPN).
The 3 skins "represent" some of the aspects of the "Forces of Good" from the LOTR series:
Rohan1 = Shieldmaidens (a squadron of mostly female pilots!!!)
Rohan2 = Riders of Rohan
Gondor = Stewards of Gondor
Each with a different fin-flash.
Modifications to the base model include (but not limited to), addition of landing lights, correcting the positions of the taillights, activating the canopy via an manual animation key (use Shift/0 to open and close), massive upgrading of the avionics suite (included new jammers and CM dispensers). Other mods include the addition of a laser designator for prescision strike, new A-A & A-G radars, and many other 'hidden' changes.
NOTE: most, if not all, of the weapons used are STOCK. With possibly 2 exceptions, and they're not presently used.
As always, READ the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs, to make it a LOT easier to install (read: drag and drop).
Have fun with it!!
I sure did, when building it!!
Kyr Jhes, kyr celol
Wrench
Kevin Stein
141 downloads
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Gift Bomber
By guuruu
Dec 23rd 2018
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Gift Bomber
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Just for fun ;-)
Wojtek
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Keys:
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SHIFT+1 -> canopy open
SHIFT+2 -> fuel probe
SHIFT+3 -> weapon operator cockpit
So, the most important part ... CREDITS:
Fantastic five 1st. Nothing wouldn't be possible without these guyz :
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ravenclaw_007 - weapons, documentation, 3d lessons
yakarov79 - skinning lessons, testing, damages
crusader - documentation, testing, avionics, HUD, air search radar
baffmeister - flight model
76_IAP - 3d lessons
Then Godfather of project:
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fanatic modder - testing, documentation, flight model, engine datas, inspiration
And last not least ..
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coupi - hit boxes, damages, testing, GR.1B 12sqn decals and 617 Sqn decals.
viper63 - testing, skins, loading and arming screens, pilots
durasoul, logan4 - help with weapons, testing
florian - some parts and ideas I used in my model from his German Tornado
svetlin - testing
stratos - testing
.. and all previous Tonka creators. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH.
And looser ;-)
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Well, looks like I was the most lazy guy in this team ;-)
guuruu - all bugs
39 downloads
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CF-121Redhawk
By ext
In 1959 Canada bought 30 Soviet Mig-21F Fishbeds. With the failure of the Avro Arrow Canada needed some high speed interceptors
but this project only lasted over 2 years before selling them off.
The F-101B Voodoo was Canadas main interceptor purchased from the USAF to fill the needs.
60 downloads
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F104M from Cocas and Co
By Stratos
The F104M by CAF team, 3d work by Cocas, skins by Nyghtfall, other ini work by Coupi, testing by Stratos, Coupi, Wrench, Nyghtfall.
Some small whatif background:
The Lockheed F104M was a 1960s company-funded proposal for an improved air superiority Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. It was intended for both the USAF and the export market and was in direct competition with the Northrop F-5E Tiger II, Dassault Mirage F1 and the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Lockheed hoped to capitalize on its F-104 production experience through commonality of parts and systems, and minimize expenses by reusing tooling, jigs and existing factory facilities.
Borrowing heavily from the F-104 design the new type featured a new high-mounted, increased span wing and low-mounted, enlarged tailplanes. Both features were incorporated to improve flight handling characteristics and short-field performance.
The F104M was heavily focused for the USAF, trying to sell it as a improved dogfighter variant of the F104 interceptor. Seeing how the F104 small payload and relatively low agility can be a problem If dogfight capability ever arise, the USAF decided to try several prototypes. They liked the plane so much that several squadrons were equipped with the plane that formed part of the USAF until mid 70's.
Included: One plane with several skins and variations.
148 downloads
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F104L from Cocas and Co
By Stratos
The F104L by CAF team, 3d work by Cocas, skins by Nyghtfall, other ini work by Coupi, testing by Stratos, Coupi, Wrench, Nyghtfall.
Some small whatif background:
The Lockheed F104L was a 1950s company-funded proposal for an embarked Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. It was intended for both the USN and Lockheed hoped to capitalize on its F-104 production experience through commonality of parts and systems, and minimize expenses by reusing tooling, jigs and existing factory facilities.
Borrowing heavily from the F-104 design the new type featured a strenghtened landing gear, corrosion portection, increased span wing and of course catapult and arreting gear additions.
The F104L was a specific product for the USN and the USMC, trying to sell it as a fast interceptor with better payload and range than the USAF F104. Both USN and USMC bought a good amount of planes and it saw service in both forces during the Vietnam war as a fighter for the USN and as a STRIKE and CAS airplane for the MARINES. Both services praised the speed and capability of the new planes, but also criticized the slow speed handling, that posed serious problem for a carrier aircraft.
After getting several kills and a good service record in Vietnam, planes were retired froma ctive duty in 1972, altought USMC used the plane for fast Strike for more several years.
Included: Skins for USN VF162 and for USMC VMFA311
133 downloads
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[Fictional] Mitsubishi/IAI F-2I Nachash (Snake)
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of Dels superb F-2A Viper Zero creating a multirole combat aircraft for the israeli air force
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Strike Fighters folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
ORIGINAL CREDITS
Aircraft 3d model, canopy frame, .ini work and packaging - Me
Additional .ini work and alternate loading and hangar screens - ace888
Aircraft skin/template and _DATA.ini tweaks - ace888
Afterburner effect - spillone104 (with some modifications by ace888)
Vapour effects - ravenclaw (with some modifications by ace888)
Decals - Nengajyou (with some modifications by me)
Cockpit and ACESII Ejection seat - ravenclaw (with some modifications by me)
Weapons - WhiteBoySamurai (with some modifications by me)
FM - Thirdwire (with some modifications by me)
Pilot 3d model - Old Diego
Pilot skin - Originally by Old Diego modified by ace888
MY CREDITS
Big Thanks to Dels and all people involved in creating this fine plane.
Also to ace888 for the great templates!
If I missed someone, please contact me and I change that ASAP!
Kindest regards
ValAstur
183 downloads
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SF-2_Yak-44_AEW&C
By SaVaGe
Soviet NAVY AEW&C Yakovlev Yak-44 [DRLOiU-Dalnee RadioLokatsionnoe Obnarujenie i Upravlenie]
Histiry
Yak-44 - Deck aircraft of radar surveillance, guidance and control (RPLNU / DRLOiU) and electronic countermeasures (EW).
Developed by OKB im. AS Yakovlev in the mid-70's. The prototype of the Yak-44 (Yak-44RLD) aircraft was the American E-2 "hawk of the eye". The basing of the aircraft was supposed on the atomic aircraft carrier of project 1143.7 "Ulyanovsk".
Because of the difficulties in developing on-board equipment, only the Yak-44 model was built.
In 1993, the work was frozen due to lack of funding.
INSTRUCTIONS
Mod based on E-2C by TW. Works in SF-2 NA or Full 5 Merged
Tactical two-color numbers yellow/red
in DATA.ini, I disabled two internal vertical stabilizers .
Credits
E-2C Hawkeye-TW
Skin & decals- SaVaGe
Special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
SaVaGe
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CH-22B Osprey
By ext
CH-22B Osprey is a what if aircraft with 2 Sartechs (Search & Rescue Technician) Thanks Zurawski for a great model!
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F-101 Voodoo Escort Fighter, as it was meant to be.
By dtmdragon
F-101 Voodoo Escort Fighter, as it was meant to be.
Before the F-101 Voodoo suffered from 'mission creep and bloat' turning it into a (failed) nuclear strike fighter it was meant to purely be an escort fighter to protect Strategic Air Command's bombers. Before the name change to F-101 it was designated the F-88K Voodoo. Those original F-88K specifications made no mention of any air-to-ground role ("not a pound for air-to-ground!") and included an armament of three AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles employed by the MA-7 fire control system with APG-37 air-to air-radar, full 7.3 G capability and K-19 gunsight (as on the F-105).
Features:
F-101A Voodoo Escort Fighter:
- Full 7.33 G.
- Reduced the effect/ impact of the stall/ spin when you pull up suddenly in the FM.
- MA-7 FCS with AN/APG-37 Radar, 30nm range.
- LABS/ bombing control system removed from cockpit and replaced with MA-7/ Missile control system.
- K-19 Gunsight system (as on F-105).
- 3x Semi-recessed AIM-4 Falcon Missile stations.
- “Not a pound for air-to-ground!”
- 1957 Service entry.
F-101C Voodoo Escort Fighter:
- As above plus:
- Upgraded Pratt & Whitney J57-P-413 engines delivering 11,628 lb dry and 17,100 lb afterburning.
- Upgraded AN/APG-125 Radar, 60nm range
- (X)AIM-4H Falcon missiles with proximity fuse and enhanced manoeuvrability (1971).
- 1966 Service entry.
The stock TW AIM-4D Falcon has had its performance data dumbed down in order (I presume) to represent its poor performance when used by the F-4D Phantom in the game. However the reason the Falcon missile performed so badly when used by the F-4D was more to do with it being used outside its engagement parameters and the complex/ lengthy manual firing process the F-4D could only used. When used as designed by the fire control computer (FCS) of the F-102A/ F-106A and fired within its parameters (the FCS assisted the pilot with this) the Falcon was as effective as any other missile system of the era. In fact the IR seeker of the AIM-4D/ AIM-4G was the best on any IR missile until the AIM-9L was developed. As such I have corrected the data for all the Falcon missiles.
F-4E (75) SAC SIOP skin for ravenclaw_007’s USAF F-4E (75)
Instillation:
1, Install the F-101 Mega Pack Version 2.0 https://combatace.com/files/file/12117-f-101-mega-pack-version-20/
2, Install the F-4E USAF pack vers.1.2 https://combatace.com/files/file/13932-f-4e-usaf-pack/
3, Unpack this mod and drop the objects folder into you SF2 mods folder.
Credits:
Ravenclaw_007
Dave
Enrico "ErikGen" Gennari
Spillone104
Column5
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