Jump to content

US Origin

Sign in to follow this  

Sub Category  
SUBCATEGORIES
    1. Lockheed U-2A for SF2


      Lockheed U-2A


       
       

      =For SF2 (any and all merge levels)


       
      *Note: as I'm not fully sure if "Dragon Lady" applies to this early model, I didn't add the name*.
       
      This is a slight overhaul of Pasko/Column5's Lockheed U-2A recon plane. This is a full aircraft pak, with a modified cockpit. All new serial number decals have been created, historcally accurate for the USAF version, and those discoverable for CIA usage (US civil N-series). Both the original skins (NM and 'dark gray') are included. A new SF2-style hangar screen is included, as is Pasko's "PilotU2" , dressed in the 1950s style pressure suit.
       
      The flight model feels pretty good in SF2, considering it hasn't been tweeked since 2005, but the aircraft is NOT a fighter, so don't expect massive manuverabililty. Other ini tweek remove some unneeded cockpit bits, add an audio-only RWR (couldn't find any info if A-models had jammer suites), landing lights, and a working Driftsight (ie: downward looking periscope). A destroyed model has also been assigned, for SF2 users.
       
      As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs/requires/should have, to make it a LOT easier to install. Also, as usual, the expected 'Notes and Other Nonesense' comments by me.
      You should pay special attention to the "Flying the U-2" sections below, as it explains the use of the 'driftsight' and other things you'll need to know for correctly flying recon missions in this bird.
       
      It is also highly likely this mod can be used in 1stGen SF/Wo* with minimal adjustments -- as 08 level game also use the /Decals subfolder, this should pose no issue whatsoever. Some data ini adjusment of the landing gear rolling radi may be necessary. Since I don't mod 1stGens anymore, this was not tested.
       
      And yes, for those that look for such things, there are 2 Easter Eggs in the cockpit (actually, 3, but one seems to have disappeared!).
       
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      1,634 downloads

         (6 reviews)

      0 comments

      Updated

    2. Lockheed NF-104A for SF2

      Lockheed NF-104A for Strike Fighters 2
       
      In 1963, three ex-USAF F-104As (56-756, -760, and -762) were taken out of storage at Davis Monthan AFB and modified as NF-104A aerospace training aircraft. All of the military equipment was removed and the original F-104A vertical fin was replaced by the larger fin that was used on the F-104G. The wingspan was increased by four feet (to 25.94 feet) and a set of hydrogen peroxide control thrusters were mounted at the nose, tail, and wingtips. A 6000 pound thrust Rocketdyne LR121/AR-2-NA-1 auxiliary rocket engine was mounted on the tail above the jet exhaust pipe. This rocket engine could be throttled from 3000 to 6000 pounds of thrust, and the burn time was about 105 seconds.
       
      The first NF-104A was delivered on October 1, 1963, with the other two following a month later. They were operated by the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards AFB, which was commanded at that time by Colonel Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager.
       
      On December 6, 1963, the first NF-104A set an unofficial world altitude record of 118,860 feet for aircraft taking off under their own power. The official record at that time was 113,829 feet, set by the Mikoyan/Gurevich Ye-66A, an experimental version of the MiG-21 Fishbed. Later, the same NF-104A flown by Major R. W. Smith reached an altitude of 120,800 feet.
       
      On December 10, 1963, the second NF-104A (56-762), with Chuck Yeager at the controls, went out of control at an altitude of 104,000 feet and fell in a flat spin to 11,000 feet. Yeager managed to eject successfully at that altitude, although he was badly burned on his face by the rocket motor of his ejector seat. The aircraft was destroyed in the ensuing crash. An investigation later showed that the cause of the crash was a spin that resulted from excessive angle of attack and lack of aircraft response. The excessive angle of attack was not caused by pilot input but by a gyroscopic condition set up by the J79 engine spooling after shut down for the rocket-powered zoom climb phase. So it wasn't Chuck's fault.
       
      In June of 1971, the third NF-104A, with Capt. Howard C. Thompson at the controls, suffered an inflight explosion of its rocket motor. Although Thompson was able to land safely, the aircraft's rocket motor and half its rudder were blown away. Since the program was about to end in any case, this aircraft was retired.
       
      The number one NF-104A is currently on display on top of a pylon in front of the USAF Test Pilot School.
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      IMPORTANT!!!
      You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G and SFP1 for the cockpit files.
      or follow these precious instructins: http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2
      Another thing... there are some minor differences between SFP1 and SF2E models and one of these is a bit different mapping on the nose. So it will be included an optional SFP1 f-104_2.bmp file.
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Pilot Notes:
       
      -The rocket engine is set to use "Thrust vectoring" as a throttle control to permit separate control from the jet engine. The rocket will operate only with afterburning regime and with only 2 stages, half and full power. From idle to military it will not generate thrust and so will not affect fuel consumption.
       
      -This plane is equipped with hydrogen peroxide Reaction Control System like the real plane. To engage the system simply throttle the rocket a bit over idle.
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Installation:
       
      Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
      "User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Credits:
       
      Added 3D parts: Spillone104
      Textures : Spillone104 with great Bobrock templates.
      Decals : JimBib
      Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
      INI and FM : Starfighter2 and Spillone104
      Effects : Starfighter2, X-Ray and Spillone104
      Sounds : Spillone104
       
      Beta testers : X-Ray, Starfighter2 and TheTestPilot
       
      Special thanks to the Team that created the original NF-104A mod for SFP1. (original readme included!)
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Legal stuff:
       
      This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
       
      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
       
      Enjoy the ride and land safe ;-)
       
       

      459 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      3 comments

      Submitted

    3. Top Gun A-4F 'Super Fox' for Strike Fighters 2 UPDATED 27/01/11

      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.

      634 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      1 comment

      Updated

    4. Series 1 Kuwaiti A-4KU Skyhawk Updated for Strike Fighters 2

      Kuwaiti A-4KU for Strike Fighters 2
       
       
      This is the A-4KU flown by the Kuwait Air force during and leading up to the Gulf War I. It is from the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign set and I updated it for SF2 as well as changing some of the data.ini information to more accurately reflect the aircraft.
       
      NOTE: The original A-4KU uses Strikefighter 1 series LODS so you will have to have WoV to use this aircraft. (I ignorantly didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to include the series 1 LODS in the upload so that’s why I have now removed them)
       
       
      Included is an extensive RWR.LST file and RWR.TGA files, a ‘Free Kuwait’ skin and pre invasion skin.
       
       
      INSTILATION:
       
      1,Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
       
      2,Extract the original lod files from WoV ObjectData.cat using the CAT extractor. Following lods: A-4F.LOD, A-4F_lod002.LOD, A-4F_lod003.LOD, A-4F_lod004.LOD, AV-8A_LOD4.LOD & A-4F_lod005.LOD once extracted should go to the A-4KU_Kuwait folder.
       
       
      NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
       
       
      Credit goes to JSF_Aggie for the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign the original A-4KU came from.
       
       

      207 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

      Submitted

    5. B-47E SF-2 FIX

      B-47E SF-2 FIX
       
      Hi Folks,
      here isn't a full plane (that You can download at Colum5 here http://www.column5.us/aircraft.shtml)
      but only a fix for removing white crosses and tailfin issue (no material assigned).
       
      The input came from our friend Gaunt aka Imre, who reported me that noisy bug.
       
      To complete the SF-2 standard conversion I added the userlist.ini (a very very simple task indeed).
       
      You have only to put the included folder in you mod/objects/aircraft one and let overwrite.
       
      This little work is dedicated to original makers of this fantastic plane (very good for an early '50 campaign).
       
      Enjoy.
       
      Paul

      486 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    6. EF-4C Phantom Wild Weasel IV for SF2


      EF-4C Phantom II (Wild Weasel IV)


       
       

      -- For FULL-4 Merged SF2 (Prefered) and/or SF2:V =ONLY=!!!


       
      First off, it should be stated that =ANY= of the SF2 series that have the F-4C_67 in their aircraft list, will be able to use this mod. Check your in-game player-flyable list to be certain.
       
      This is a semi-major overhaul of the EF-4C as released in 2004, based off the stock F-4C. THIS version uses the stock SF2/2V, etc, F-4C_67 version and accomplishes pretty much the same thing. Almost all decals are from the original version by Crab02, etal. The only new decal is the tailcode/fin color flash, and that one is based of a stock F4SqTail from 3rdWire, redrawn to add the proper squadron ZG code. Loadouts are all stock items, so no weapons pak is even required. The canopy is activated via an animation key; use Shift/0 to open and close.
       
      Mission statement have been reduced to "SEAD" and "RECON" (although, for a specalized, high value aircraft like this, even RECON is suspect). I was unable to find more information as to if the EF-4Cs were use for anything other than SEAD (unlike the F-105F/Gs, that were sometimes used for regular STRIKE missions)
       
      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.
       
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      635 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      1 comment

      Updated

    7. North American RF-100A 'Slick Chick'

      North American RF-100A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a very simple mod of the stock North American F-100A to create an RF-100A 'placeholder' until something better comes along.
      You'll need to have Expansion Pack 2 to access the F-100A.
      This little known Cold War warrior today can lay claim to being the world's first supersonic recconnaisance aircraft and I'd encourage you to read what you can about the handful of RF-100A's starting here;
      http://www.spyflight.co.uk/f100.htm
      Now I'm not a 3D modeller so I've done the best I could using MiG-21 recon pods to create the broadly similar shapes seen on the real RF-100A. To get them to load I've classified them as non-jettisonable fuel tanks so don't worry about dropping your tanks on the return dash - your precious wet film will still be there for the CIA boffins to examine. The RF-100A's carried no armament so I've deleted the 20mm cannon and removed the gun smoke but unfortunately the gun troughs are still there but you'll soon forget about that.
       
      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the RF-100A folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the RF-100A folder into your Decals Folder.
      3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the SLICK_CHICK folder into your Weapons folder.
      That's it!
       
      CREDITS
      As always, big thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
      A thank you to whoever created the MiG-21 Recon Pod and I hope you don't mind it being used here.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards
      Spinners
      Version 2 - 13/01/13

      361 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

      Updated

    8. F4D-1 Skyray ULTIMATE PACK for SF2

      This mod aims to take the wonderful F4D-1 Skyray as created by Julhelm....and give it the ULTIMATE face-lift. Along with the 4 original skins and the fixes of Julhelm's updates.....I have ADDED 23.............YES TWENTY-THREE more authentic squadrons for you to choose from.
      You now have access to EVERY operational Navy and Marine fighter squadron which operated the Skyray along with the VAST MAJORITY of utility and test squadrons as well. This is a large but COMPREHENSIVE file for Skyray lovers only!!
       
      NEW NAVY SQUADRONS INCLUDED:
       
      NATC of Patuxent River NAS, Maryland
      VC-3 of Moffett FIeld NAS, Calif.
      VX-3 of Oceana NAS, Virginia
      VU-3 of North Island NAS, Calif.
      VX-4 of Point Magu NAS, Calif.
      VF-13 "Nightcappers"
      VF-23 " Vigilantes"
      VF-51 "Screaming Eagles"
      VF-101 "Grim Reapers"
      VF-141 "Iron Angels"
      VF-162 "Hunters"
      FAWTULANT of Key West NAS, Florida
      Fleet Air Gunnery Unit Pacific (FAGU) of NAAS El Centro, Calif.
      Naval Air Reserve Wing 88 of Olathe NAS, Kansas
      US Naval Test Pilot School of Patuxent River NAS, Maryland
       
      NEW USMC SQUADRONS INCLUDED:
       
      H&MS-15
      H&MS-24
      VMF(AW)-114 "Death Dealers"
      VMF(AW)-115 "Silver Eagles"
      VMF(AW)-314 "Black Knights"
      VMF(AW)-513 "Flying Nightmares"
      VMF(AW)-531 "Grey Ghosts"
      VMF(AW)-542 "Tigers"
       
      Along with the new squadrons and COLORFUL SKINS.... you will find a tweeked fight model, more historically accurate weapons loadout, and a centerline NAV PAC like was carried on the real Skyray.
      I have also corrected some inaccuracies on the VF(AW)-3 skin to better reflect the NORAD air defense history of this PROMINENT squadron......known as the "Blue Nemesis".
      A new sound file for the J-57 engine is included. Now it even sounds like a Skyray!
      An installation READ ME FILE is included.
       
      Original CREDITS to Julhelm for his SUPERB Skyray model, cockpit and layered templates.........nicely done!!
      Honorable mention to NeverEnough for bringing over the Skyray to SF2.

      1,206 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

      Updated

    9. F-104B Pack

      Lockheed F-104B Starfighter for Strike Fighters 2
       
      The F-104B was the trainer version of the F-104A interceptor.It has been used by the Air Forces of the US, Pakistan, Jordan and Taiwan.
       
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      This mod is intended as a general update of the F-104B model of Ajunaidr released some years ago.
      The FM is improved and now there are a new ogival nose, pitot and other details added via "fake pilot".
       
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      IMPORTANT!!!
      You need SF2E to have the stock F-104G and SFP1 for the cockpit files.
      or follow these precious instructins: http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2/
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Installation:
       
      Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
      "User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Credits:
       
      Original F-104B: Ajunaidr
      Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104
      Textures : Spillone104 and Paulopanz
      Decals : USAFMTL (Dave) and Paulopanz
      Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
      INIs : Spillone104
      Effects : Spillone104
      Sounds : Spillone104
       
      Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz
       
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Legal stuff:
       
      This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
       
      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
       
      Enjoy and good flight. :)

      551 downloads

         (7 reviews)

      1 comment

      Submitted

    10. Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2

      Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2
       
       
       
      This pack contains nation specific installs of the A-4 E and H model Skyhawk’s used by Indonesia.
       
      These Aircraft were obtained from the Israeli Air force via the Alpha Project in 1980. They stayed in service until 2003 when they were replaced by two Russian Su-27SK and two Su-30MK. However the Indonesian Air Force is planning to reactivate the A-4 Skyhawks by buying spare parts after the United States ended its weapons and spare part sales embargo. The aircraft made its final flight on 5 August 2005
       
       
      Includes 3 different skins: 11 SkU Camo (Tan and Green), 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) & 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) Low-Viz
       
       
       
      Included is a folder called “2005 plus” which if installed will extend the operational years to 2015 with a ‘very_rare’ availability representing the above proposed reactivation.
       
       
       
      These are basically the stock E and H Ahit with skins upgraded for SF2 from the Wings over Timor campaign. Credit goes to Third Wire and the ‘A Team’
       
       
       
      I made this after Wrench released the SF2 Modern Darwin terrain and I wanted some half decent opposition, to go along with some skins I updated for the SU-27SK & F-5, for the Aussie Hornets and Kiwi Skyhawks to do battle with.
       
       
       
      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 but should only require SF2I
       
       
      Credit goes to Third wire for the game and A-4 models, Dev A-Team of Capun and CB Productions for permition to use thier modified skins.
       
       

      314 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      2 comments

      Submitted

    11. RF-4E Pack for SF2 vers1.0

      RF-4E Pack for SF2 (optimized for SF2 with expansionpack2 , optional cockpit files for SF2 only included)
       
      included are =
       
      RF-4E GAF early - with early GAF cockpit
      RF-4E GAF late - with late GAF cockpit
      RF-4E HAF slatted Wing - with early HAF cockpit
      RF-4E HAF ex german - with HAF midterm cockpit
      RF-4E IAF - with modified early cockpit
      RF-4E IRIAF - with early GAF cockpit
      RF-4EJ - with modified early cockpit
      RF-4E TuAF - with late GAF cockpit
       
       
      -----------------------------------------
       
      Credit =
       
      original model by - TW / Bpao / Crab02
      original Templates by - Sundowner
      Hangar Screens by - Soulfreak
      Pilot Template by - old Diego
      ALE-38 by - TMF
      3D work , Skins , weapon´s and cockpit´s by - ravenclaw_007
      testet by - GMG , Derk , pureblue , paulopanz and Dave
      special thanks to - Crusader , Amokfloo
       
      i hope i did not forget anybody
       
      have fun
       
      ravenclaw_007

      1,163 downloads

         (11 reviews)

      5 comments

      Updated

    12. New Zealand A-4K Skyhawk Pack for SF2 Re-dux MAJOR UPDATE 14/02/11

       
      MAJOR UPDATE: 14/02/11
       
      Thanks to alejandro all 3d models are now correct. Squared off tail fin, braking parachute, varies aerials and antenna unique to the New Zealand A-4K Skyhawks have now been added. Due to the way they have been created with the fake pilot method an overhaul was required. I have also re done the markings on all skins, things such as walkway lines, stencils, warning markings etc are now historically accurate. A few other minor faults have also been corrected.
       
      When you re install this mod you will need to delete all previous RNZAF A-4 aircraft folders (A-4_70, A-4_72, A-4G_RNZAF, A-4_Kahu and A-4_Kahu_II) and override all files when you install it.
       

       
      This is the ultimate Royal New Zealand Skyhawk pack updated from my old Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4K Skyhawk package for Strike Fighters 2.After doing some major research for a RNZAF Skyhawk model kit I decided to upgrade my previous RNZAF Skyhawk pack but realising how much needed to be changed I decided to throw it out and create an all new far more historically/ technichally accurate pack.
       
       
      Features:
       
      * 5 different versions with separate models (all stock Third Wire) that cover the major changes to the airframes over the 30 years it was in service.
      - A-4K_70 Original 10 single seater Skyhawks introduced in 1970 with avionics humps (empty) and straight refuelling probes.
      - A-4K_72 Around 1972 the fleet started being retrofitted with angled re-fuelling probes.
       
      - A-4K_85 In 1985 the fleet started being repainted in Euro 1 camouflage.
      - A-4K_Kahu In 1986 a modernisation project was started that saw the removal of the avionics hump, an AN/APG-66NZ radar installed along with a glass cockpit, HUD, ALR-66 RWR, ECM, countermeasures and modern weapons capability.
      - A-4G_RNZAF In 1984 New Zealand purchased 8 A-4G Skyhawks from Australia that were eventually converted to the A-4K Kahu standard.
       
       
      * Over 24 different skins that cover all models of Skyhawk in New Zealand service from 1970 to 2001. Most are for the entire fleet but some are for specific aircraft with an unusual feature/ scheme etc.
       
      * Use of the ‘StartDefaultDate=’ feature ensures a historically accurate skin is automatically selected depending on what year you choose to fly.
       
      * 3 different pilot models that cover the change in flight gear over the years.
       
      * Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
       
      * Historically accurate serial numbers depending on the time period and aircraft type.
       
      * Files and instructions to integrate the RNZAF A-4K into two of the the NATO fighters campaigns.
       
      * Data.ini files reflect my research into the actual A-4K and it's features.
       
      * Opening cockpits 'shift' + '0'
      * Working landing lights.
       
      * Reflective white strips added to some skins of late model aircraft as seen on real aircraft.
       
       
      Instillation:
       
      Note: Only tested in an all SF2 games merged install however it will work in some of the others as long as they have the right Third Wire A-4 models.
       
       
      * Historical:
       
      -Simply put files from the ‘Main RNZAF A-4 pack’ folder into the appropriate locations in you mods folder. Override when prompted.
       
       
       
      * Extras:
       
      - To add the RNZAF Skyhawk to the 1979 and 1986 NATO fighters campaign put the files from the ‘NATO fighters campaign’ folder into the correct place in your mods folder and override when asked. You will need to back up your campaign files first. You will need NATO fighters IV installed up to the Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 3. http://combatace.com...-update-pack-3/ You will also need Alternate 1986 Red Storm campaign for NATO Fighters 4+ Dec 2009 Patch and Beyond by Dave installed for the A-4K to work in the 1986 campaign. http://combatace.com...tch-and-beyond/ This is because that is what I had installed when I edited the files to add the A-4K and those are the files I’ve uploaded here.
       
      - Fictional and What if skins: This will add a series of grey, Red flag and desert storm skins. Put the files from the ‘Fictional and What if skins’ folder into the correct locations in your mods folder.
       
      - A-4K II: In the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder is an additional aircraft that represents Phase II of the Kahu upgrade project. In 2000 when the F-16 was selected as a replacement for the Skyhawks an alternative option was also put together by the RNZAF which was Phase II of the Kahu upgrade done in the 80’s. These additional upgraded would involve a self designation capability for the LGBs, a new anti-ship missile and a new ejection seat. To this end the Litening pod had been selected and would have been migrated to the F-16 program if it had continued. To install simple put the files from the files from the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder into the correct locations in you mods folder and override.
       
       
      Credit: Third Wire for the game, James Fox for his RNZAF skins & decals that I used as a base and wilco for his angled re-fueling probe mode for the A-4K_Kahu & landing lights mods and alejandro for the 3d mods to make it a true K model Skyhawk.
       
      Note: I've deleted the old RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk Pack for SF2 as this replaces it.
       
      Enjoy,
       
      Dan.
       

      649 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      1 comment

      Updated

    13. F-104G_ROCAF

      F-104G_ROCAF for SF2
       
      Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
       
      F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
       
      The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
       
      Republic of China Air Force
       
      427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
       
      7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
       
      499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
       
      41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
       
      401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
       
      12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
       
       
      In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
       
       
      The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
       
      1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
      2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
      3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
       
      Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
       
      The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
       
       
      CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
       
      34th Squadron "Black Bat"
      35th Squadron "Black Cat"
       
      A short history...
       
      The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
       
      The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
      During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
      The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
      The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
       
       
       
      Credits:
       
      TK/Thirdwire
      Spillone104
      Starfighter2
      FastCargo
      Crab-02
      Spectre8750
       
      Cheers!
       
      31 January 2011
       
      Ace888

      254 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

      Updated

    14. F-104SM_ROCAF

      F-104SM_ROCAF for SF2
       
      This is my modified F-104G to the F-104S series (which I really like). In the late 1960s, Taiwan was looking at purchasing F-104S from Italy, the deal never went through. Only the Turkish Air Froce bought 40 F-104S from Italy.
       
      Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
       
      F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
       
      NOTE:
       
      In this aircraft I used the F-104AS_COCKPIT.LOD I recommend that you copy the cockpit.lod from the Spillone104's (F-104S Mod Pack).
       
       
      The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
       
      Republic of China Air Force
       
      427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
       
      7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
       
      499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
       
      41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
      48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
       
      401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
       
      12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
       
       
       
      In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
       
      The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
       
      1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
      2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
      3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
       
      Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
       
      The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
       
       
      CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
       
      34th Squadron "Black Bat"
      35th Squadron "Black Cat"
       
      A short history...
       
      The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
       
      The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
      During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
      The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
      The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
       
       
       
      Credits:
       
      TK/Thirdwire
      Spillone104
      Starfighter2
      FastCargo
      Crab-02
      Spectre8750
       
      Cheers!
       
      31 January 2011
       
      Ace888

      256 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

      Updated

    15. F-100D TuAF

      F-100D TuAF
       
      Turkey was the most non USAF Hun user,
      and the last to retire it from service in '80.
       
      The panther skin was in an old Salamander book
      I had when I was a boy, and the Super Sabres
      still flyed over Istambul ...
       
      CONTENT:
       
      a specific Turk plane with these skins
       
      - Silver
      - 1.AJU 111 Filo
      - 1.AJU 111 Filo 'Panter'
      - 1.AJU 112 Filo 'Seytan'
      - 7.AJU 171 Filo 'Korsan'
      - Camo 1970
      - Camo 1972
      - Green ex RDAF
       
       
      All Historical serial numbers included.
       
       
      CREDITS:
       
      - Umut aka 'Pureblue' my own tutor and hangar/loading screen
      and loadout.inis author;
      - Hgbn for his great temps and original green skin (updated)
       
       
      TO INSTALL:
       
      As usual, all in mod folder.
       
      To use the skins without a dedicated plane,
      simple move the relative folder in F-100AD or F-100C_65
      folders and delete F-100D_TuAF one.
       
      Paaulopanz

      370 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      2 comments

      Submitted

    16. QF-100 Drone

      QF-100
       
      I made this drone mostly as spin off of other F-100 skins that the new Hgbn temps urged me.
       
      The daygloo paint is always pretty .....
       
      There are 3 skins inside the pack: red, orange and red silver tailed (my favorite).
       
      The fuel probe, the weapons and, of course, the pilot are removed.
       
      There is also a test mission engage the drone on the north sea with an F-4F
       
      (It comes towards you, so simply set the search radar at maximum range and wait).
       
      I have to thank:
       
      - Hgbn for his oustanding temps;
       
      - The wrench for his cockipit edits;
       
      - Storm for original SF-1 drone, I used as a guide
       
      - ChampionsVA56 for hangar/loading screens, hoping he will include this in his huge
      drone collection inside his great Mescalero proving ground.
       
      TO INSTALL:
       
      Simply put all in your main mod folder.
       
      You need my TuAF pack installed for showing nose/gear door numbers
       
      To fly the test mission mission You need SF-2 EU installed.
       
      To make the drone un-flyable go inside QF-100 folder, open QF-100.ini
      and change this:
       
      [AircraftData]
      AircraftFullName=QF-100 Drone
      AircraftShortName=QF-100
      AircraftDataFile=QF-100_DATA.ini
      UserList=QF-100_UserList.ini
      LoadoutImage=F-100D_loadout.tga
      //CockpitDataFile=QF-100D_COCKPIT.ini <-------------
       
       
      Happy trainings.
       
      Paulopanz

      128 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

      Updated

    17. F-4D (67) LORAN Equipped


      F-4D Phantom II, LORAN Pak


       
       

      -- For FULL-4 Merged SF2 (Prefered) and/or SF2:V --



      (it can acutally be used in any SF2 install that has the access to the F-4D_67)


       
      This is a repackaging of the MPPD's F-4D Loran equipped Phantom, originally made for WoV, into a stand alone package for the SF2 series. While designed for mostly SF2:V, they can be used (as stated above) in any install that can access the F-4D_67. REMINDER- this is the ORIGINAL Loran pak, not the Night Owl skin pak.
       
      All inis, decals and skin bmps are inculded. As it makes use of all stock items, minimal changes have been effected. In fact, the decals themselves have been pared down, due to the fact that I modified 2 of the skins to now have painted-on slimers, thereby reducing the package size.
       
      The canopy has been activated via a manual animation key. Use Shift/0 to open/close it. A minor adjustment to the loadout ini has been made, 'upping' the STRIKE bombs to M-117, 750 lb bomb. The SUU-23 gunpod, while probably not used all the time, is carred for all but one mission profile (Long Range), due to the need for the centerline tank.
       
      Included is mppd's original F-4D LORAN readme, full of historical details.
       
      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).
      Again, as usual, the expected "Notes & Ramblings of a Madman" section for fun.
       
      Enjoy!
      Wrench
      kevin stein

      389 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

      Updated

    18. F-8E "Crouze"

      ****Aeronavale F-8E 'Crouze'****
       
      You have downloaded the pride of the French Navy, or at least how I saw it...
       
      This is the air-superiority version of the F-8E. Not a pound of air-to-ground. The French operated the 'Crouze' longer than any other operator of the type, and probably far longer than even they expected to. It's a wonderful aircraft and one of my favorites to fly.
       
      I chose an overall grey livery, it was one that I saw in a book somewhere, and I don't know why the Aeronavale painted them that way, perhaps they ran out of white paint for the undersides, but it was one of the most intriguing looks I've ever seen on it. It didn't last long, they painted them this color around 1975-1978 and then went to their dark grey overall scheme, which has been on it since.
       
      REQUIRES SF2: VIETNAM
       
      Consult README for installation instructions.
       
       

      322 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    19. SF2 F-8J_FN (Aeronavale)

      SF2 F-8J_FN (Aeronavale)
       
      Require SF2 merged install...
       
      Aircraft is base on Thirdwire F-8J_69.
       
      Copy and paste the content to the appropriate folders.
       
       
      The content contain the following squadrons:
       
      EPNER (French Test Pilot School)
      11F Flotille
      12F Flotille (Three special schemes)
      14F Flotille (Two schemes)
      15F Flotille
      16F Flotille
      17F Flotille
       
      Under the French Navy, only 11F and 12F Flotille flew the Crusaders.
       
      The skin colors are Blue/ Medium Grey/ Grey and USN Grey.
       
       
      It is my hope that someone or the MF Team would make a F-8P_FN, as this was the latest version to fly under the Aeronavale.
       
      I have made extensive tweak on the .INI, Avionics (HUD), Data, and Loadout. I also try to make the aircraft as authentic as possible.
       
      Due to the .LOD of the F-8J, there is only the twin pylon rack on the fuselage, if you choose the single weapon option, you will see the missile mounted on the twin rack pylon. The looks is not too bad (you would not see it if you select a larger missile type such as the R-530), if it bothers you, you can edit the .Data and delete this option.
       
       
      Credits:
       
      TK/Thirdwire
       
       
      Cheers
       
      Ace888
       
      26 Feb. 2011

      427 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      1 comment

      Updated

    20. SF2 TuAF F-4ETM_Simsek (Lightning) v1.0

      SF2 F-4ETM_Simsek "Lightning" v1.0
       
      Thanks again for Sundowner for his templates and .LOD
       
      I have edited the .DATA.INI
       
      I re-did the .BMP 2 and 3
       
      I added the following skins:
       
      1st AJU
      3rd AJU
      7th AJU
      172_Filo_Aggressor
       
       
      28th March 2011
       
       
      Cheers!
       
      Ace888
       
       
      =================================================================================
       
      "ORIGINAL README"
       
      SF2 F-4ETM_Simsek "Lightning"
       
      I want to thank "Sundowner" for his gracious assistance and the permission to use his F-4E_2020 .LOD
       
      Not the perfect version of the aircraft but I made this as my own 'Simsek' representation.
       
       
       
      Short history of F-4ETM_Simsek:
       
       
      "After the completion of the Terminator programme, the TuAF considered upgrading a follow-on batch of 48 more F-4Es Under the project 'Terminator II'.
      T2 project was to emphasize on the increased air-to-air capability, the project was to involve more local content rather than using Israely hardware. However, the estimated cost was as high as $670 million and contract negotiations were cancelled in 2005.
      After the cancellation, the Turkish Government decided to develope a national modernisation programme using the experience gained from the Terminator project.
       
      Under project 'Simsek' (Lightning) started in February 2006 the TuAF aims to keep more squadron of F-4Es airworthy until the arrival of the F-35.
      The 1st ASMC was the main contractor and subcontractor ASELSAN (Askeri Elektronik Sanayi - Military Electronics Industries) providing the avionics.
       
      Simsek includes a structural and avionics upgrade of 16 F-4E Phantom IIs. Structural modifications included in the work will extend the service life until 2014 - 2016, while the avionics enhancement included integration of CDU-900Z control display units, MXF-484 radios, the LN-100GT INS/GPS navigation system, a cockpit TV system, AVTR, and IFF Mode 4.
       
      The first two aircraft, designed as F-4ETM Simsek, were delivered to 112 Filo at Eskishir AB on March 3, 2010. All 16 upgraded aircraft are due to be delivered to 112 Filo, which was the first TuAF Phantom operator. The Simsek project is planned to be completed in early 2011.
       
       
       
      To be use in SF2 Merged Installed.
       
      Contain the following squadrons:
       
      111_Filo_Panter
       
      112_Filo_Bad Girl
      112_Filo_Blue Simsek
      112_Filo_Red Simsek
      112_Filo_Turkish Female Warrior
       
      132_Filo_Hancer
      171_Filo_Korsan
      172_Filo_Sahin
       
      Additional credits:
       
      TK/ThirdWire
      Ultramax (borrowed his cockpit folder and modified it for my own)
       
       
       
      Ace888
       
      18th March 2011

      481 downloads

         (1 review)

      2 comments

      Updated

    21. A-4G Skyhawk (VF-805)

      A-4G Skyhawk
      (r1 - 1976 - VF-805)
       
       
      This mod should ultimately cover the whole VF-805 career of the Australian A-4G, however since it started for a very specific project of mine, it will be released as-is and updated whenever (if ever) the rest is done.
      For that reason, if you have an interest on the topic and are willing to correct or complete the set, do feel free to do so, it's a safer bet than waiting for the next release.
       
      It has been built with/for SF2, it requires Thirdwire's A-4E and A-4F to work, there should be no other prerequisite.
       
      r1 includes only the mid-70's skin, as my project focuses on the year 1976.
      The skin and decals are as correct as I'm willing/able to do based on Thirdwire's skin.
      All plane and serial numbers are correctly paired and historically correct (all planes crashed before 1976 are not present).
      The only inaccuracy is the fact that some of the planes present were affected to VC-724, however, in case of conflict and to cope with attrition they would have been transferred to VF-805, hence their presence in this mod.
       
      Gunrunner
       
       
       
      Grey areas :
       
      - On most pictures the A-4G in '76 had the area surrounding the gun muzzle painted black, on some, a square area on the fuselage was painted black and on other, nothing was painted black at all, no text gives any reason for that or precise reference, therefore it's been left as stock.
      - Likewise, most sources claim some A-4G were not fitted with guns, without providing the serial number of those planes or whether this was a temporary or permanent change; Moreover, I couldn't find photographic evidence of a gunless A-4G.
      - The current INI is a hybrid of A-4E and A-4F, uses an A-4F cockpit with A-4E avionics, I lack sources and will to do any better at the moment, it will have to do.
       
       
      Optionnally, you can add VF-805 "Checkerboards" to your SquadronList.ini, however it is only a nicety and the skin doesn't rely on it.
       
      [squadronxxx]
      Name=RAN_805
      DisplayName=805 Sq. "Checkerboards"
      Nation=AustralianNavy
       
       
      TO DO :
       
      - Replace the antennas by accurate ones.
      - Have missile rails for outer pylons use with Sidewinders.
      - Add the late 60's VF-805 skin (without checkerboard).
      - Add the early 70's VF-805 skin (with checkerboard on the rudder).
      - Add the late 70's VF-805 skin (grey camo with knight).
       
       
      Licence :
       
      See the CA Freeware Licence Agreement : http://combatace.com/topic/55729-freeware-licensing/
       
       
      Credits :
       
      Thirdwire for the A-4E model, original skin and INI.
      Wilco for the angled refueling probe replacement and landing lights.
      The CA community for years of fun and great mods.

      386 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    22. SF2 HAF F-4E_SRA

      SF2 HAF F-4E_SRA
       
      Short History:
       
      During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Greece played a secondary role with its Hellenic Navy Kortenaer Frigate 'Elli'.
      As a gesture of gratitude, the Bush Administration supplied the HAF with, among other equipment, a further 28 refurbished and upgraded F-4Es, Which came from the Indiana ANG's 113th and 163rd Tactical Figher Wings.
      The ex-ANG models, knows as South Eastern Regional Amendament (SRA) among the Greek crews, were aging but extremely capable aircrafts.
      All the F-4E_SRA were passed to 338 Squadron, which expanded its air-to-ground role.
      During the HAF Peace Icarus 2000 program, all the F-4E_SRA from the 338 squadron were transferred to the 337 squadron.
      In 2004 with the defence budget cuts, a number of fighters were withdrawn - including the 26 remaining F-4E_SRA Phantoms.
      The last flight of the 337 squadron's SRA Phantom took place on May 29, 2006 when squadron commander Lt Col. Theodoros Syrmos deliverd his aircraft to Mikra Internation Airport, Thessaloniki for storage.
       
      This is for SF2 merged install.
       
      Contain the following Squadrons:
       
      337 Squadron 'Ghost' (Fantasma)
      337 Squadron HG II
      337 Squadron Hill Grey II
      337 Squadron Spartan
      338 Squadron 'Ares'
      339 Squadron 'Ajax'
      Aegean Aggressor Pegasus
      Aegean Aggressor Scorpion
      Aegean Aggressor Zeus
      Aegean Tiger
       
      Additional Credit:
       
      TK/Thirdwire Team
      Sundowners
      And all that have contributed to the Combatace Forum
       
       
      Ace888
       
      14 April, 2011

      420 downloads

         (3 reviews)

      2 comments

      Submitted

    23. P-2H "Neptune" Skins/Decals and Ini Update Pak


      P-2H "Neptune" Skins/Decals and Ini Update Pak


       

      -- For SF2, Any & All --


       
      This is a mod of the original P-2H (P2V-7) released by Tracker and the Argentine Modders Group, incorporating some tweeks perfomred by ChampionsVA56
      You do NOT need to original download, but if you want the COAN skins, you'll need it to add them.
       
      All inis, lods, etc, and 3 new skin and decal sets are provided. The inis have been 'adjusted' back to original USN state, with a completely new UserList.ini, descripting the different countries that used this late-model Neptune. (NOTE: RAF is not listed, as they used only earlier models, with the gun turrets. Hopefully, I also got the users & years farily close, too)
       
      Skins included in this set are:
       
      VP-18 "Flying Phantoms", NAS Jacksonville as seen during the Cuban Missile Crisis
       
      VP-65 "Tridents", NAS Point Magu, in the mid/late 1960s through the 1970s
       
      VP-69 "Totems", NAS Whidbey Island, in the 1970s *
       
      (* revamped version of pappychksix's, now with decals)
       
      All new decals are included, many with historically matching BuNums-to-Modex numbers (wherever possible, and the information was discoverable). The Basic Skins ™ for the USN Gull Gray/White and Seaplane Gray and White, can be used for many other countries, simply by creating new skin folders, copying the relevant files, and creating new textureset and decals inis that reference the proper markings and nationality.
       
      A new weapon is included; the Mk.44 lightweight torpedo (note: it needs a new lod, as it's using the Mk.13 which is too long, but it works just fine!!). Loadouts have been corrected, with some reengineering of mounting points. Not perfect, but very workable.
      Other ini edits use Champ's landing gear & light fix, and I've replaced the pilot figures with the stock 'Prop_Pilot' with the baseball cap. The engine sound has also been replaced, and supplied. It's not what I consider a perfect match, but it's seems what should be farily close.
       
      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.
       
      Warning Note: If installing fresh, do not use the original download;s inis, use these =ONLY=!!! If/when installing the COAN skins, use =ONLY= the skins, and nothing else!! You will mess things up severly, and have to start completly over.
       
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      kevin stein

      528 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

      Updated

    24. QF-104A

      Lockheed QF-104A Starfighter for Strike Fighters 2
       
      The QF-104A was a special modified version of the (Y)F-104A Star-fighter which could be flown remotely controlled. The control was done by F-104 pilots on the ground or inside another aircraft.
      The conversion of the (Y)F-104A to QF-104A was approved on 19 Februar 1960 by the USAF. Testing of the QF was conducted during the period of 9 Januar 1961 to 16 October 1961.
      The reason for converting the (Y)F-104A was the need for high altitude, high mach targets for the development of ground-to-air (BOMARC) and air-to-air (AIM7 - AIM9 - GAR2B - MB1 - AIM4) missiles.
      At the end of the summer in 1972 the QF-104 drone program had come to an end and the F-104D's were handed over to the Puerto Rice ANG which could use them very well. All of the personnel that were in the QF-104 program were reassigned to other duties and bases.
      In total 24 QF-104's have been used by the USAF. Twenthy of them were actually killed as targets and 1 crashed while flying a manned mission. The pilot ejected safely.
      What has happened to the other 3 aircraft is not known but it is very likely that they have been withdrawn from use.
      In total the drone-flight has accomplished 162 unmanned missions. Most of the QF mission were flown at Eglin AFB. However, some were flown at Holloman AFB (NewMexico) and a small number at Point Mugu NAS in California (for the US NAVY).
       
      The QF-104A were of course different from the normal 104’s.
      The most important modifications/changes included (in reality there are a lot more...) :
       
      1 - The QF-104A received anti-skid brakes.
      2 - A smoke-generator was applied (JP-4 pumped into the exhaust).
      3 - Remote control system to fly the aircraft unmanned.
      4 - A dayglow paintscheme was applied. It was an “eyecatcher”.
      Originally the aircraft serial numbers were painted white. This was unsatisfactory as they were not highly visible against the dayglow. For that reason they were changed to black lateron.
      5 - A special system which is able to make in flight air-starts remotely. In fact several were successfully made over the years.
      6 - Due to the high-rate of stall problems with the GE J79 3A engines the QF was repowered by the 3B version of this engine. This solved the stall-problems.
      7 - A self-destruction device was mounted on the QF for emergency reasons. This device was remotely controlled
      8 - A changed cockpit layout to support all typical QF-104 systems.
      9 - Additional gun-bay and case storage fuel tanks.
      10 - Optical (5) camera scoring system. Three camera’s were located in the nose radome and 2 could be found inside the left external fueltank.
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Pilot Notes:
       
      The default nation for this plane is USAF "friendly plane".
      Inside the QF-104A there is a folder named "For Mescalero Proving Grounds", if you want to use this aircraft with that mod simply replace the data.ini file. Now it will be a "red" target. :'(
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Installation:
       
      Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
      "User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Credits:
       
      Original F-104A: Ajunaidr
      Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104
      Textures : Spillone104
      Decals : STORM and Spillone104
      Fake pilot mod: FastCargo
      INIs : Spillone104
      Effects : Spillone104
      Sounds : Spillone104
       
      Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz
       
      Info and history: www.i-f-s.nl
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
      Legal stuff:
       
      This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
       
      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       
       
      Enjoy these bright orange planes and try to not pull the trigger too often.
      Thanks ;-)

      180 downloads

         (4 reviews)

      0 comments

      Submitted

    25. F-4K Phantom II, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm

      MDD F-4K Phantom (FG.1) Royal Navy/Royal Air Force
       
      -- For SF2, Full-4 Merged (Prefered) and/or SF2:E ONLY!!! --
       
      As stated above, you =MUST= have either a Full-4 Merged install, or at the VERY LEAST SF2:E to make use of this mod package, as it references all stock items for the aircraft and cockpit that are =ONLY= found in SF2E or Full4 Merged game installs; is uses the F-4M lods for the aircraft and cockpit, as well as the various other inis. Some, however, ARE supplied, as I made adjustments and so forth.
       
      This package represents F-4K/FG.1 Phantoms of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, and later as serving in the RAF
       
      Skins and decals in the pak are for:
       
      767 Squadron, FAA (?Land based in UK and The Continent?)*
      892 Squadron, FAA (aboard HMS Ark Royal)*
      "Generic" RAF Camo (stock skin; uses stock decals for 19 Squadron)
      111 Squadron RAF (Barley Gray)**
       
      *Skins and decals were created by Sundowner some years ago
       
      **maybe non-historical; it's possible that 111 used FG.1s upgraded to FG.2, with addition of the RWR 'box' on fin. But the skin is too nice to let go!
       
      All weapons used are stock in-game items. Minor data ini edits allow for carrier useage, and a maunaly operated canopy. Use Shift/0 to open and close. A new artwork loading screen is also included.
      Remember: this is the early model, withOUT the ECM/RWR fairings on the tail, and no RWR of any kind!! So watch you be-hinds!!
       
      As always, READ the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs/requires/should have, to make it a LOT easier to install.
       
      Catch a 3 Wire!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein

      593 downloads

         (1 review)

      3 comments

      Submitted

Sign in to follow this  
×

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue..