US Origin

Royal Danish Air Force Thunderjets. 
Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
Install:
Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
Mod requires new fuel tanks that are added to the mod - generally RF version uses new fuel tanks and recon wing tip pods.
In the game under a prefix. KDF. * you will find F-84E , F-84G and RF-84G
* Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet
F-84E served very shortly for testing purposes, and F-84G ended active service in 1961. RF-84G was a European poor-man recon aircraft, using modified fuel tanks for a camera pod. Several countries used a similar concept for interim recon flight in the case of Denmark they were waiting for RF-84F. Two different recon pod setups are added, also counterbalance fuel tank and additional Fletcher fuel tanks.
RF-84G - KA-F and KA-G never received 'RF mod' but served in 729 Esk FR flight, during these years.
This is a very old model with some flaws....but as long as we do not have a new one I made new skins. 
All skins are in 4096x4096 format based on new templates. You can easily resize as needed. 
During service years, after maintenance, airframes were not always returned to the previous original squadron - resulting in a mess of squadron colors (until someone in the squadron repainted again) - but I believe I have the correct squadron colors for those years represented in a mod. 
All serial numbers are historically correct for specific squadrons/years of service in the Danish Air Force.
Check weapon names in loadout.ini and sounds to match your files.
 
Credits.
Model - russoUK.
Yours truly  -  mambo jumbo like skins, decals, Fletcher fuel tanks and recon pod mods, research...
Who made this cockpit? Also russoUK?

No animal was harmed during the creation of this mod.
Only Italian coffee was used, mod may contain cookie crumbs and nuts.
Weapons.
I have added Ravenclaw's HVAR rockets as the data file is correct only for Ravenclaw's HVARs/
 
Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Jarek Hereda
THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
 
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  Not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

This is The Mirage Factory's E-3A Sentry packaged as an individual aircraft for SF2 series. Included is a NATO skin by AmokFloo, the original 552d Flagship skin, and skins representing each squadron that flies the Sentry. Also included are decals for all NATO assigned aircraft and the Core 23 aircraft purchased by the USAF in the 70's. This should add some airborne eye candy to your installs, particularly Europe and the Middle East.
 
To install simply drop the folders into the correct areas of your mods folder.
 
Thank you to The Mirage Factory, AmokFloo, Dave and several others for their work on this project. i hope you enjoy this mod, and lets see how can form their favorite fighter on the wing long enough for a screenie!
 
Daddyairplanes

This pack includes the updated F-4M_TMF that I missed from the previous packs .
 
It also includes a "what if" single seat
F-4M_95 just for some fun.
 
Dont forget that you need pack1 to get the sounds/decals etc.

Top Gun A-4F 'Super Fox' for Strike Fighters 2
 
 
UPDATED 27/01/11
 
- Correct angled refueling probe added along with a landing light thanks to wilco's mods to my A-4N
- minor data.ini updates
- Opening canopy 'shift' + '0'
 
This is the modified A-4 Super F used as an Aggressor aircraft by the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) from 74 till 94. The Super F (Super Fox) was the ultimate adversary Skyhawk as it was equipped with updated J52-P-408 engine giving 11,200 pounds of thrust.
 
The Super Fox also had its avionics hump and associated equipment stripped reducing its weight and giving it an impressive better than 1:1 thrust-to-weight ratio.
 
Other modifications included the wing slats being bolted closed and removal of the cannons. However for the game I have kept the cannons and increased the rounds to 200 per gun (same as the A-4M) to give you a bit more dog fighting time :)
 
I have retained the countermeasure dispensers as I couldn’t find any information indicating they were removed but with no ECM or RWR I would advise you to avoid being engaged at beyond visual range haha.
 
Included with this aircraft is a Top Gun instuctor pilot skin.
 
 
Best way to enjoy this bird is to set up a guns only dogfight with the mission editor and go head to head with a few Tomcats.
 
 
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
 
 
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
 
 
Credit goes to column5 for their A-4E Super Echo which gave me the idea and provided a base for the skin.

Top Gun A-4F 'Super Fox/ Mongoose' for Strike Fighters 2 (Mk.II)
 
This an update and replacement of the A-4 Super Fox I have previously released: http://combatace.com...updated-270111/ HOWEVER, this mod uses the DLC A-4G as the base model as it is an F model Skyhawk but without the avionics hump which is what the Super Fox is.
 
So this means if you don't have the DLC A-4G this will not work and you should stick to the previous version in the above link. If you do have the DLC A-4G delete the old Super Fox from your mods folder and use this one instead.
 
This aircraft is the modified A-4 Super Fox/ Mongoose used as an Aggressor aircraft by the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) from 74 till 94. The Super Fox was the ultimate adversary Skyhawk as it was equipped with updated J52-P-408 engine giving 11,200 pounds of thrust. The Super Fox also had its avionics hump and associated equipment stripped reducing its weight and giving it an impressive, better than 1:1, thrust to weight ratio. Other modifications included the wing slats being bolted closed and removal of the cannons.I have retained the countermeasure dispensers as I couldn’t find any information indicating they were removed but with no ECM or RWR I would advise you to avoid being engaged at beyond visual range.Best way to enjoy this bird is to set up a guns only dogfight with the mission editor and go head to head with a few Tomcats.
 
Additional Features:
 
- 9 different Aggressor skins including US Navy and USMC versions.
 
- Cannon barrels have been removed from the 3D model. However the cannons will still fire and I have modified the cannons to be more accurate and more reliable in an effort to more accurately simulate combat with an aggressor aircraft. By this I mean all you needed to do in real life was to get the 'enemy' aircraft in your gun sight and call "Guns kill" so jamming guns or inaccurate cannons weren't an issue so I've stoped it happening in the game.
 
- Top Gun Pilot Skin
 
INSTILLATION:
 
1, Delete previous A-4F_Super_Fox from your mods folder.
 
2, Drop the extracted files in to the appropriate folders.
 
3, If you have an extracted and modified NATIONS.INI file than add the following to it if you haven't already: (If you haven't, a modified NATIONS.INI file is included)
 
[NationXXX]
Name=AGRS
DisplayName=Aggressors (Red)
Alignment=ENEMY
PlayerFlyable=TRUE
Mercenary=FALSE
PilotNameList=NamesUS.lst
RankList=RanksUSAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT
GenderRatio=0
CampaignWinMusic=
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.cat
Medals=MedalsUSAF.ini
MedalTextFile=MedalsUSAF.str
 
Mod Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles with the DLC A-4G installed.
 
Third Wire DLC A-4G available here: https://store.thirdw...e_dlc.htm
 
Credit goes to column5 for their A-4E Super Echo which gave me the idea and various skins which I updated to work in SF2.
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan.

C-130 “Hercules” is one of the cornerstones of the Aviation History and it may be considered as one of the most successful cargo planes with its innovative design in which traces of “Kelly” Johnson’s works may be found.
After having contracted for 2 prototypes on July 11, 1951, Lockheed committed the first to its maiden flight on August 23, 1954. The marriage of a new and innovative cargo plane design with the great power output of turboprop engines was viewed as very promising by the military, who quickly placed a large order, assigning them to the Tactical Air Command (TAC) as quickly as they became available, starting in December 1956.
The long list of Hercules applications for the more than 1,500 built and delivered to all the military services includes; gunships, drone carrier/launch/control, missile tracking, space capsule retrieval, mapping, search and rescue, STOL research, weather reconnaisance, refueling tanker (including helicopters), assault transport, and command/communications. In addition, a stretched version was built for civilian cargo hauling.
The C-130 was originally designed as an assault transport capable of operating from unpaved, hastily prepared airstrips. It  could transport up to 92 combat troops and their gear or 45,000 pounds of cargo. Where facilities were inadequate, the Hercules could deliver its cargo by parachute or by low altitude ground-cable extraction without landing.
Twenty-eight C-130s were also converted to side-firing gunships, called AC-130 “Gunship” and they were primarily used for night attacks against ground targets during the Vietnam War.
Turkish Air Force is operated 222th Squadron 1974 Cyprus War
Mod Maker: By Dels

Turkey is one of the very first countries to receive the F-104Gs within the MAP program. As a preparation for the new aircraft the 144th Squadron was organised at the 4th AB in Mürted-Ankara. The first 15 aircraft arrived on May 10th,1963 by sea and they were deployed at the newly founded squadron in July. In July 1963 two TF-104gs arrived and they were also assigned to the same squadron. This was followed by Canadair produced 18 F-104Gs and 2 TF-104Gs. The shipment continued in 1965 with 5 more Canadair built F-104Gs. All of these planes were deployed at the 144th Squadron. In 1968 3 pcs F-104G and 1 pc TF-104G were received from USAF.
The TuAF faced with the US embargo after the Cyprus peace-keeping Operation ordered a batch of 18 F-104S from Italy. 6 of the planes were delivered within the same year and the remainder in 1975 on the basis of the planes per month. In 1975 the purchase was risen to 40 planes all which were received within 1976.
The CF-104s, F-104Gs, TF-104Gs and the RF-104Gs which were strated being replaced by more modern aircraft were despatched to Turkey. This operation included 17 pcs F-104Gs from Belgium, 43 pcs F-104Gs & 12 pcs TF-104Gs from Holland, 12 pcs RF-104G and one TF-104G from Norway and 165 pcs F-104Gs and 36 pcs TF-104Gs from Germany. Canada also promised to hand over the CF-104s after being replaced by the F-18A/Bs. In 1986 44 pcs CF-104G & 6 pcs CF-104D were received. These planes were allocated to the 181st and to the 182nd Squadrons.
 Within the elapsing time the TuAF F-104Gs started aging and they were withdrawn from active duty one by one. Some were even used as spare parts for those which were still in active duty. The last ones were the CF-104s of the 182nd Squadron when replaced by F-16C/Ds in 1996.
Mod Maker: By Ajunaidr
Skin Maker: falcon16fighter

Turkish Air Force F-104S CB v1.1 for SF2
Turkish Air Force looking to reinforce its fleet after the Cyprus operations, ordered F-104S Starfighters in 1974. Aeritalia built and delivered two batches for a total of 40 aircraft. The first were received in December 18, 1974. These F-104S aircraft were of the CB bomber variant and all of them kept their guns.
 
Installation
Copy the package contents to your MOD folder.
 
Credits (Thanks!)
Based on Thirdwire's F-104G model, also drop tanks by TW
Skins from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Steve_S and Bobrock
Avionics/Sounds from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Spillone
Decals & SEA Skin from Soulfreak's "TuAF Zippers" pack.
Cockpit textures from "F-104G High-Resolution Cockpit Textures 1.0 2005/10/29 by ?
MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007
F-104S pylons and other additional 3D Parts by Crab_02
Historical information from Serhat Güvenç's article on Zipper magazine (pdf included)
INI Tweaks, Loadouts, Hangar screens and packaging by me, Pureblue
 
* Check included Readme.pdf for loadout reference.
 
Enjoy!
5/27/2012
Pureblue (Umut Destan)

Stock TW F-105D Repacked
This an almost complete overhaul using Sundowner great templates and Streakeagle early camo decals.
34 new and redone high-res skins 34
original decalset redone
first "pussy galore" Cpt. Vic Vizcarra plane (adults only ...) [80 TFS]
TO INSTALL:
- delete ALL previous mod
- put ALL in your mod folder and overwrite
- that's all

enjoy
@ paulopanz
 

 

16th July 2009 SF2 version updates by knx, all props go to original creators listed below the dotted line.
 
Install instructions, drag and drop Objects folder into your mod folder.
 
Notes: I will try to figure out why the magnetic compass to the right of the cockpit isn't showing up, just a case of finding the appropriate bmp from first series games I think. Will update as and when. Please let me know if you spot something else that needs updating/tweaking. I'm sure there is something I missed, so point it out to me please if you can, the reason I'm uploading now as it is, is so that issues can be pointed out and resolved before the rest of the packs to follow. Regards, Gwyn.
 
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The original readme follows, note that this pack is only one specific part of what is described here, the next lot I will be updating are the later model USAF Sabres (I don't know who is doing the MiG-15s)
 
F-86 Sabre /MiG-15 README:
 
 
First of all I would like to think “USAFMTL” for allowing me to be a part of this effort.
 
 
Secondly thanks go to David Zurawski for his wonderful F-86 Sabre that is such a work of art.
 
 
Thirdly thank you to all that have modeled and skined the work to developed individual sub-models of the F-86.
 
 
Thanks to Jimmy Bib for all his graphical engineering.
 
 
Lastly thank you to “Fubar 512" for his expert guidance in my effort in Flight Modeling.
 
 
 
If ever the was an aircraft the looked, felt, smelt, and tasted like a fighter aircraft ; it’s the F-86 Sabre!
 
 
And being an actual jet rated pilot, with a little over 1,200 actual flight hours, compelled me to tweak , my “Sweet Sabre”.
 
 
Being my all time favorite aircraft and being an avid history nut about the Korean Conflict compelled me in an effort to add to these works that so many started.
 
 
First of all. All data contained in the data.ini files was deeply researched by “USAFMTL” and myself.
 
 
Only minor tweaks where utilized, building on the work of those that created the aircraft models.
 
 
All aircraft preform to Dash 1 specifications to the degree of 99.9%.
 
 
All aircraft where thoroughly tested by hundreds hours of actual, not autopilot, testing.
 
 
 
The yank and bank style of A.C.M. with this aircraft is gone.
 
 
 
Key points are :
1) Keeping a high energy fight.
 
 
2) Thinking well ahead of what the aircraft is, or what you want it to do.
 
 
3) The required use of the speed brakes to alter or set up YOUR fight or flight, in reference to turning radius. Not just chopping the throttle, that is a only a good way to die.
 
 
4) And for the self proclaimed, “Fighter Aces”, fly these models on the HARD setting, to truly test your skill.
 
 
5) All F-86 and MiG-15 are uniform in performance. The aircraft preform as did the actual models of this noble era.
 
 
6) The addition of armor to all aircraft end the ,“QUICK KILL”. These can be altered still to fit ones preference.
 
 
 
A little history:
 
 
 
106 OF THE F-86A-5 MODELS WHERE COMMITTED TO THE KOREAN CONFLICT.
 
 
THE LAST F-86A WAS NOT REPLACED UNTIL JULY1952.
 
 
 
127 TOTAL OF THE F-86E-5 MODELS WHERE COMMITTED TO THE KOREA CONFLICT.
 
(37) F-86E-1 MODEL.
 
(45) F-86E-5 MODEL.
 
(45) CANADIAN BUILT F-86E-6 MODEL (SHIPPED BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND JULY 1952.
 
 
FIRST F86E WAS THE FIRST MODEL TO FEATURE THE "FLYING TAIL".
 
 
SHIPMENT BEGAN TO KOREA IN JUNE 1951, FIRST ARRIVING WITH THE 4TH F.I.W..
 
 
FOLLOWED BY SHIPMENT IN NOVEMBER 1951 TO THE 51ST F.I.W., REPLACING THE F-80C.
 
 
 
 
91 OF THE F-86E-10 MODELS WHERE COMMITTED TO THE KOREAN CONFLICT.
 
FIRST F-86 MODEL TO FEATURE THE "FLAT WINDSCREEN".
 
THE F-86E-10 PRODUCED WITH PROVISIONS TO ACCEPT THE J-47-GE27 ENGINE, BUT WERE PRODUCED WITH THE J-47-GE-13 ENGINE OF LESSER THRUST.
 
SHIPMENT WHERE ACCEPTED SEPTEMBER 1951 - APRIL 1952.
 
 
 
 
The Spring of 1952 brought to a close a critical time period in the air to air conflict. The Communist forces ended an active campaign to win air superiority.
 
 
 
 
THE EARLY F-86F-1 MODEL BROUGHT TO THE PILOTS IN KOREA MANY ADVANCEMENTS, MAINLY THE UPGRADE IN ENGINE PERFORMANCE OF THE J47-GE-27ENGINE.
 
ALSO NOTABLE FEATURES INCLUDED THE A-4 GUNSIGHT AND INCREASED ARMOR FOR THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS.
 
THE F-86F-10 MODELS WHERE THE START OF, “A TRUE MIG KILLING MACHINE!", AND THE LAST OF THE SMALL WING SABRES TO SEE ACTION IN KOREA.
 
SHIPMENT TO THE 51TH F.I.W. IN JUNE 1952, FOLLOWED BY SHIPMENT TO THE 4TH F.I.W. IN SEPTEMBER 1952
 
MANY OF THE GREAT ACES GAINED THEIR VICTORIES IN THE F -1 THRU 10.
 
EARLY F MODELS SABERS COMMITTED TO KOREA
F-86F-1 59 AIRCRAFT
F-86F-5 8 AIRCRAFT
F-85F-10 34 AIRCRAFT
 
 
 
 
A TOTAL OF 40, OF THE 371, PRE-“6-3" EXTENSION , F-86F-30 MODELS WHERE COMMITTED TO KOREA, BEFORE THE ADVENT OF NORTH AMERICAN RETOOLING THE REMAINDER OF THE F-30 MODELS TO THE '6-3' WING CONFIGURATION. THIS MODEL BEING THE FIRST “DUAL STORE - FIGHTER BOMBER VERSION” OF THE SABRE AND THE FIRST OF THE “LARGE WING” SABERS.
 
 
DELIVERIES BEGAN IN OCTOBER 1952.
 
 
BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 1952 A TOTAL OF FIFTY “KITS” WERE SECRETLY SHIPPED TO KOREA TO CONVERT THE F-30S, AND REMAINING EARLIER F-1 THRU 10 ON HAND.
 
 
EVENTUALLY “KITS” WERE SHIPPED TO CONVERT ALL F MODELS WITH THE “6-3 EXTENSION.”
 
 
 
A TOTAL OF 208 F-86F-30 6-3 HARD WING SABERS WHERE COMMITTED TO KOREA.
MANY HERALD THE HARD WING SABRE AS THE ULTIMATE MIG KILLER OF THE KOREAN WAR.
 
 
 
INCLUDED IS A MODEL OF THE TEST PROJECT OF THE F-86F-2 “GUNVAL” . EIGHT F-86F-2 “GUNVAL” MODELS WHERE TESTED IN COMBAT WITH THE 4TH F.I.W., STARTING IN MARCH 1953.
 
 
 
INCLUDED IS A MODEL OF THE RF-86F Reconnaissance SABRE.
 
 
Comments and questions can be answered at Combat ACE.
 
 
Please remember the characteristic come from the Dash 1 manuals of the actual aircraft.
 
 
 
I hope you enjoy these “TWEAKS”!
 
And if you don’t, then you can make your own!
 
Again thanks to all the folks that did the hard work, the modelers that started it all!!!!!!!!
 
Respectfully,
Darrell G. Maddux
“Tazkiller”
 
 
 
 
Installation: Unpack the contents into a Temp Directory of you choice.
 
1) Place Aircraft into Aircraft Directory.
 
2) Place Sound Files into Sound Directory.
 
3) Place Pilots into the Aircraft Directory.
 
4) Go Fly!!!!

C-17 Globemaster III Upgrade
by daddyairplanes
 

This mod upgrades Veltro2k's C-17 Globemaster III to incorporate all tactical USAF and all foreign users. It has skins for all 9 C-17 operators as well as time specific in the USAF and a couple of fictional skins (15 in all). The base skin has been updated by Flogger23 and myself, and ini updated by yours truly.
 
***************************** Installation: ********************************
unzip, copy to mods folder, allow overwrite if needed.
 
*****************************Known Issues********************************
-The cockpit is nonexistant. These are mainly as AI and the mission set for transports is limited so this will probably not be fixed soon
-while cargo statements are included in the data.ini, there is a wall at the back of the cargo bay that prevents the interior from being seen. If this is remodeled, i will include cargo "weapons" and tweek the positions.
-the Qatar VIP skin does not have "Qatar" decal on the bottom. It left a mark on the right side as a tga and was too screwy looking being on the seam of the skin so i left it off.
 
*********************Contibutors and Thanks to: ********************
Veltro2K- created the original model
Flogger23- reworked the skin for better looking panel lines and other features
Lazarus1177- pointing out to use jpeg rather than bmp. Learn something new everyday
daddyairplanes- tga work, ini editting, stubborn determination to see more than just one unit on a skin
airliners.net- loading and hangar screens
Dave, Muesli, Flogger23, Viggen, Lazarus1177, allenjb42- other sets of eyes to catch what i screwed up on
 
I hope you enjoy this mod and airlift the troops right to the enemies doorstep.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
9 Sep 2015

UPDATE FOR STORM'S F-4N PHANTOM 2
 
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** NOTE: THIS IS FOR USERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE THIRDWIRE DLC F-4N. IF YOU HAVE THAT DLC THEN DOWNLOAD THIS FILE **
** **
** THIS MOD, DUE TO THE USE OF THE F-4B_67 LODS, DOES NOT HAVE SLATTED STABS OR DROOPING AILERONS. AGAIN, IF YOU HAVE THE DLC, **
** USE THE ABOVE FILE INSTEAD!!!! **
*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
This is an update for the F-4B_67 based F-4N by CA's own STORM. I have added DECM markings and several skins for Gull Grey over White and the Overall Gull Grey paint schemes. I started this project on STORMs N, then completed a version on the DLC N. This brings the work back to its starting area. That said if you have the DLC N i suggest getting that enhancement mod. But if you did not buy it or prefer this one, I've looked out for you too.
 
Included
 
- Renamed STORMs aircraft "F-4N Phantom II (STORM) to avoid confusion the DLC mod. Esp important for me as i did in fact have both!!!!
- Added F-4N (80_Storm) aircraft for Overall Gull Gray and Low Viz Gray skins.
- unit specific skins for all N Phlyers from 1974 until about 1982.
- DECM antenea for the intakes, added via fakepilot method
- the latest squadronlist.ini.
 
Requirements
Need SF2 Vietnam for the F-4B_67 lods
 
Installation
unzip, add folders to mod folder, allow merge and overwrite if needed
 
Credits
 
*STORM for the original mod
*mppd for the DECM fairings
*Thanks to Sundowner for his templates. With a Sundowner template, you have to work hard to screw up a skin!!!!!
*mytai01. much of this work is based off of his model for decalling the F-4 Phantom. Some of the nn tgas are even lifted off his B model skins and adjusted into N models BuNos. Those that have seen his work will recognize much influence in this mod.
*As with all my Phantom mods, thank you to Spillone104 for his J-79 effects. I do like them so, and hope you will as well.
*Thanks to Gerwin, Sundowner, Blade, Wrench, Dave, mppd, Ghost531 and many others who have given me answers and resources to many technical questions the last year and a half i've been working this.
*BIG Thanks to Icarus999 for catching a previous error in the mod
*and as always thanks to TK who developed the game
 
again thank you for downloading this mod and i hope that you enjoy it!
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
6 Sept 2013

FM and Sound Tweak to A-37B
 
this is and update to the FM and sounds by Eole, as well as a F80 sound which was referenced by a former Tweet driver as accurate. 3 sounds to chose from, just open the data.ini, uncomment ( delete //) the sound you want but be sure the two you dont want are commented.
 
**************** This is only for the first 300 users of the original mod. Every one downloading after 5 July 2016 will have this already with the original aircraft**************
Installation
unzip, copy to mods folder, allow overwrite
 
Big thanks to
Eole and Baffmeister for the FM tweaking. that is a black art i
do not currently understand!
Eole for J85 sounds
bubu for suggested change to sounds (F80)
as per F-80 mod, unknown credit to the F80Engine sound
 
kevin unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 Jul 2016

A-37B USAF Pack
This is the current end point for two years worth of work. Centurion-1 began by creating a new model for the Super Tweet, several contributors later we are releasing it to you
 
Included are decals, new J85 sound, an updated squadronlist.ini, appropriate weapons, and 3 versions of the aircraft.
- A-37B: the original, as used by the USAF, Air National Guard, and several Latin American air arms. no refuel probe
- A-37B (76): adds refuel probe, as used by US ANG and USAF Reserve units the second half of the 1970s
- OA-37B: Final version as in US service, and as currently used by Latin American air arms. With refuel probe
- Photoshop templates for those that want to bring the other air forces into play
 
**********************************KNOWN ISSUES***********************************************************
-Cockpit is missing throttles. Unless Centruion1 returns this is unresolveable
-Lod is locked in, unless Centurion-1 returns.
-Modders: there is a bleed issue on the right side. any bands like the VNAF had need to be on skin, not tga. small decals like insignia work fine.
-This mod uses my master squadronlist.ini. IF installed into another install with other than stock squadronlist, do not install. It will mess up the other things on your install and my mod is adapted to force the decals.
 
NOTICE: this mod currently is AS IS and can only be modded by skinning and ini edits. It's not perfect, but its
in house and therefore free.
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Installation: drop into mod folders. allow overwrites if it comes up. Delete DAT version, this replaces and upgrades player experience. Modders, put the templates where you wish to work on them
DON'T FORGET TO BACK UP BEFORE INSTALLING!
 
****************NOTE!!!!!! IMPORTANT NOTE *************************************************************
 
If you install this in a install that has eburgers SF2V Air & Ground Expansion Pack, DO NOT INSTALL THE PILOTDATA FOLDER!!!! This will overwrite the Squadronlist.ini in the pack and may break something. If you do not have the Air&Ground pack or NATO Fighters installed the new squadronlist ini will work fine and be a big improvement for units available.
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References:
Squadron/Signal A-37/T-37 Dragonfly in action
Wikipedia
Google Images
 
Credits
Centurion-1: original model, template and mapping work
Crusader:Cockpit and data.ini tweaks
Wrench:various FM and ini tweaks, original hangar screens
Eole: Vietnamese versions (North and South), loading screens, additional template work, additional FM and ini work
VA56Champ: tga work that helped expedite the process from Thai skins
ravenclaw_007: all weapons except for the A-37 Tanks
Daddyairplanes:USAF, Peru, Thai and Dhimar skins, final wrap up, template tweaks and decal.ini setup
Engine sound: (F80Engine)currently unknown, if this was you let me know so I can give you proper credit. J85-2 sound added by Eole.
 
Special Thanks for Wrench's advise on this project, Eole returning to bring up the Vietnamese, and Centurion for starting
this bad boy. Matt, I hope you're doing ok wherever and whatever you're upto.
 
This has taken place over two years time so if I have missed anyone please let me know and I will get you creditted ASAP
 
I hope you enjoy this mod folks!
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 July 2016

Ex-US Navy A-7A rebuilt for Portugal, 44 refurbished with TF30-P-408 engines and an avionics fit similar to the A-7E.
 
A patchwork/decoupage of stock material: A-7B lod, A-7C Engine; A-7E Avionics & A-7D adapted skin.
 
Fitted with working wingfold (key 9) but denavalized.
 
This work is for my friend Daniel Cocas.
 
Credits:
 
- TK (as he left us I decided "to stole" this DLC from his bag)
- Mike 1 for decals from his original one for SF-1
 
Install: All in main mod folder.
 
Desfrutar (enjoy) !
@ paulopanz

The first production model of the Crusader was the F8U-1,which was later redesignated the F-8A. It first flew on September 20, 1955, and 318 were built between 1956 and 1958. The initial order had been for 448 aircraft, but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1Es (F-8Bs). The first thirty aircraft were fitted with the Pratt & Whitney J57-P-12 engine, but this was replaced with the more powerful -4 version and in all subsequent F-8As. The original thirty were then retrofitted with the -4 as well. This made the F-8A a Mach 1.5 aircraft. Other improvements added during the production run included the addition of a retractable in-flight refueling probe in a blister on the forward left side of the fuselage. This was begun with the fiftieth production aircraft, and retrofitted to the earlier airframes. The original Vought ejection seat was replaced with the Martin Baker F5 seat.
 
The F-8A was armed with four 20mm canon, thirty-two 2.75-inch rockets in a drawer in the lower fuselage, and two Sidewinder missiles could be carried on fuselage stations. The AN/APG-30 gunsight radar and fire control system was installed for weapons delivery. The first aircraft was accepted for service in December 1956, just four years and three months after the issue of the original requirement by the Navy. It was delivered to VF-32 in March, 1957, with VMF-122 being the first Marine squadron to receive the Crusader. The first carrier deployment was with VF-32 on board the USS Saratoga, (CVA-60).
 
After being replaced with later versions of the Crusader, the F-8As were relegated to training roles, serving as advanced single-seat trainers. The designation TF-8A was often applied to these aircraft.
 
Your F-8A has early markings for either VA-32 or VF-122. The rocket armament IS INCLUDED but you will not see the drawer open and close.
 
This mod has been extensively tested in SF2V.
A read-me file with installation steps and CREDITS included.

The RF-8 Crusader was a photo-reconnaissance development and operated longer in U.S. service than any of the fighter versions.
RF-8s played a crucial role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, providing essential low-level photographs impossible to acquire by other means.
U.S. Naval Reserve units continued to operate the RF-8 until 1987.
 
 
(*) This isn't a complete plane: You will need YAP RF-8G lod to work
 
 
WHAT'S IN:
 
- a new plane with a plenty of new skins for US NAVY & US MARINES
 
OPERATIONS:
 
- SF-2NA standard carriers operations ready
 
- Canopy = Key 10
 
- WingFold = Key 9
 
INSTALL:
 
- All in main mod folder
 
- RF-8G lod from Yap in Aircraft/RF-8A folder
 
- Optional View mod by KB (follow dedicated readmes in options folder)
 
CREDITS:
 
- Yankee Air Pirates for Original SF-1 RF-8G
 
- Paulopanz Skins, Decals & new RF-8A Data.ini
 
- the RF-8A team (Vols: 331Killerbee & Corktip_14) for testings
 
- 331Killerbee Data.ini Tweakings (lights etc.), weapons (Cameras & Flares), optional view mod
 
- Corktip_14 Data.ini Tweakings (FM etc.), pilot
 
 
Enjoy!
 
 
@ paulopanz