Kuwait Scooters - A-4KU/TA-4KU for SF2 - v1.0
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*** any SF2I that has the KfirC1_77 for the cockpit and DLC005 required for the A-4K model ***
This mods represents the A-4KU and TA-4KU Skyhawks used by Kuwait between 1977 and 1992.
In the 1970s Kuwait purchased 36 Skyhawks (30 single-seater + 6 two-seater). These planes were based upon A-4M, that were delivered to the USMC at that time. So they got the same engine, the larger canopy, the brakechute and the squared off fintip. Equipment needed to deliver nuclear weapons, aswell as Shrike- and Walleye were deleted. The TA-4KU were unique in having the same engine as the single-seater, aswell as the avionics hump. Apart from some aerials their appearance is similar to that of the OA-4M.
When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, many of the pilots flew with their planes to Saudi Arabia. They were included in the Royal Saudi Air Force and flew 1361 sorties with the loss of only 1 plane.
With the end of the Gulf War they were placed in storage and replaced by F/A-18 Hornets. After failed attempts to sell the surviving 23 planes to Bosnia and the Phillipines, they were finally sold to Brazil in 1997 to serve aboard the Aircraft Carrier Minas Gerais as AF-1 and AF-1A.
Infos
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- cockpit used is the modified KfirC1_77 cockpit, that is already used for my A-4M-mod. I only made small modifications to fit it the A-4KU.
- Pilotmodel is a stand-in, until someone comes up with a Kuwaiti Pilot :)
- Fakepilot-stuff like hump and the antennas are made with MUEs new Blender-exporter - as I already said and always will: Thank you, great job, mue!
- Skin resolution is 4096x4096
- Skins are set up for "No9SQN" as I only found the general info, that planes were used by "No. 9 and No. 25 squadrons" and both squadrons didn't
use any special markings it seems.
Sources
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- Scooter! The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Story, Crécy 2011
- A-4 Skyhawk Association, http://a4skyhawk.org/
- Airliners.net
- Joe Baughers Site
- Google in general
Installation
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1. unzip to a temporary folder
2. open "Put_Content_In_Your_MOD_Folder" and do as you were told, if asked to overwrite, say 'yes' :P
3. enjoy!
If the Squadron is missing in the loadout screen, you should add the following lines in the squadronlist.ini ("<mod>\pilotdata"-folder) with XXX changed to the next free numbers:
[SquadronXXX]
Name=Kuwait_No9SQN
DisplayName=No. 9 Squadron
Nation=Kuwait
Credits
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- Thirdwire and TK for a great game, models and the cockpit-parts I used.
- Fracture - TA-4 model
- Alejandro - Escapac seat
- FastCargo - FakePilot
- Sounds - ???
- dtmdragons - A-4KU-update-pack, this is loosly based on
- myself - all other work, including 3D-models (tanks, pylons, addons)
Thanks
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- Crusader for valuable information regarding weaponsstations-arrangement, I found in the forum.
- mue for his great LODViewer and Blender-Exporter, which made this possible!
- cocas for help learning 3D-stuff!
P.S.
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If you have any problems with this skin or have suggestions and hints, feel free to PM me.
Disclaimer
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This mod or parts of it may not be used for payware of any kind. Also if you use something, give proper credit.
18_03_2018
SF2 F-111F Aardvarks from USAF/E 48th Liberty Wing. The 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th TFS!
By Viper with INIs by Fanatic Modder
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This mod was intended as an update to FastCargo's Super Vark Package (See link below), but it can be a standalone mod if you just want the USAF F-111s included in this pack. If you want to install both packs, FastCargo's pack must be installed first as that is the older pack.
You can get FastCargo's pack here...
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
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What's included in this mod pack?
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* F-111F Aardvarks from USAF/E 48th Liberty Wing. The 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th TFS!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15510-sf2-updated-f-111f-aardvarks-from-usafe-48th-liberty-wing-the-492nd-493rd-494th-and-495th-tfs/
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Installation:
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I recommend that you back up your mod folder (or just the Effects, \Objects\Aircraft\F-111F, and \Objects\Decals\F-111F folders). I just make a copy the mod folder, try the mod, if I like it, I delete the backup. If I don't, I delete the new/updated mod folder and rename the old backup/copy back to the original names to reset to my original setup.
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder (the uncompressed "Effects and Objects" folders only) to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite.
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
Note: You should be able to install this mod into any SF2 series, it doesn't have to be StrikeFighter2 Europe.
* To remove, simply delete the active "Effects and Objects" folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
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Add F111 SoundList
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Lastly, Read the "Add F111 SoundList.txt" readme file on updating your your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file with the custiom F-111 sound files included in this pack.
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Thats it - Enjoy!
Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
=Viper=
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Credits:
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If you're interested in some of the mods I referenced/used in my mod (can't say it's mine really, my contribution?)...here they are! Excellent mods all!
* FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
* Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/14798-f-111-improvedskinpack/
* Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/36438-ef-111a-version-20/
* LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/80711-f-111-tac-pack/
* Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
http://combatace.com/files/file/14574-fictional-general-dynamics-f-111a-early-tac/
* Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/15143-the-afterburner-mod/
* Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
F-111D Additions! Ravenclaw for the weapon models. dtmdragon the avionics, cockpit repaint, loadout.ini, what if AIM-7G, data.ini overhaul and repackaging with the updated skins. FANATIC MODDER and LeL helped with the data/loadout.ini information and testing.
Thank you all for your contributions!!
SF2 EF-111A Ravens From 42nd (UH), 429th (CC), and 390th (MO) Electronic Countermeasure Squadrons
By Viper w/ INIs from Fanatic Modder
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This mod was intended as an update to FastCargo's Super Vark Package (See link below), but it can be a standalone mod if you just want the USAF F-111s included in this pack. If you want to install both packs, FastCargo's pack must be installed first as that is the older pack.
You can get FastCargo's pack here...
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
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What's included in this mod pack?
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* EF-111A Ravens From 42nd (UH), 429th (CC), and 390th (MO) Electronic Countermeasure Squadrons!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15520-sf2-updated-ef-111a-ravens-from-42nd-uh-429th-cc-and-390th-mo-electronic-countermeasure-squadrons/
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Installation:
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I recommend that you back up your mod folder (or just the Effects, \Objects\Aircraft\EF-111A, and \Objects\Decals\EF-111A folders). I just make a copy the mod folder, try the mod, if I like it, I delete the backup. If I don't, I delete the new/updated mod folder and rename the old backup/copy back to the original names to reset to my original setup.
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder (the uncompressed "Effects and Objects" folders only) to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite.
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
Note: You should be able to install this mod into any SF2 series, it doesn't have to be StrikeFighter2 Europe.
* To remove, simply delete the active "Effects and Objects" folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
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Add F111 SoundList
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Lastly, Read the "Add F111 SoundList.txt" readme file on updating your your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file with the custiom F-111 sound files included in this pack.
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Thats it - Enjoy!
Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
=Viper=
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Credits:
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If you're interested in some of the mods I referenced/used in my mod (can't say it's mine really, my contribution?)...here they are! Excellent mods all!
* FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
* Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/14798-f-111-improvedskinpack/
* Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/36438-ef-111a-version-20/
* LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/80711-f-111-tac-pack/
* Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
http://combatace.com/files/file/14574-fictional-general-dynamics-f-111a-early-tac/
* Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/15143-the-afterburner-mod/
* Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
F-111D Additions! Ravenclaw for the weapon models. dtmdragon the avionics, cockpit repaint, loadout.ini, what if AIM-7G, data.ini overhaul and repackaging with the updated skins. FANATIC MODDER and LeL helped with the data/loadout.ini information and testing.
Thank you all for your contributions!!
SF2 F-111E Aardvarks USAF/E RAF Upper Heyford 20th TFW. The 55th, 77th and 79th TFS!
By Viper with INIs by Fanatic Modder
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This mod was intended as an update to FastCargo's Super Vark Package (See link below), but it can be a standalone mod if you just want the USAF F-111s included in this pack. If you want to install both packs, FastCargo's pack must be installed first as that is the older pack.
You can get FastCargo's pack here...
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
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What's included in this mod pack?
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* F-111E Aardvarks from USAF/E RAF Upper Heyford 20th TFW. The 55th, 77th and 79th TFS!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15514-sf2-updated-f-111e-aardvarks-usafe-raf-upper-heyford-20th-tfw-the-55th-77th-and-79th-tfs/
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Installation:
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I recommend that you back up your mod folder (or just the Effects, \Objects\Aircraft\F-111E, and \Objects\Decals\F-111E folders). I just make a copy the mod folder, try the mod, if I like it, I delete the backup. If I don't, I delete the new/updated mod folder and rename the old backup/copy back to the original names to reset to my original setup.
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder (the uncompressed "Effects and Objects" folders only) to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite.
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
Note: You should be able to install this mod into any SF2 series, it doesn't have to be StrikeFighter2 Europe.
* To remove, simply delete the active "Effects and Objects" folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Add F111 SoundList
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Lastly, Read the "Add F111 SoundList.txt" readme file on updating your your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file with the custiom F-111 sound files included in this pack.
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Thats it - Enjoy!
Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
=Viper=
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Credits:
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If you're interested in some of the mods I referenced/used in my mod (can't say it's mine really, my contribution?)...here they are! Excellent mods all!
* FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
* Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/14798-f-111-improvedskinpack/
* Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/36438-ef-111a-version-20/
* LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/80711-f-111-tac-pack/
* Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
http://combatace.com/files/file/14574-fictional-general-dynamics-f-111a-early-tac/
* Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/15143-the-afterburner-mod/
* Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
F-111D Additions! Ravenclaw for the weapon models. dtmdragon the avionics, cockpit repaint, loadout.ini, what if AIM-7G, data.ini overhaul and repackaging with the updated skins. FANATIC MODDER and LeL helped with the data/loadout.ini information and testing.
Thank you all for your contributions!!
The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.
This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company
for the United States Navy as a replacement for the earlier, piston-engined E-1 Tracer, which was rapidly becoming obsolete.
The aircraft's performance has been upgraded with the E-2B, and E-2C versions, where most of the changes were made to the radar
and radio communications due to advances in electronic integrated circuits and other electronics.
The fourth major version of the Hawkeye is the E-2D, which first flew in 2007.
The E-2 was the first aircraft designed specifically for its role, as opposed to a modification of an existing airframe,
such as the Boeing E-3 Sentry. Variants of the Hawkeye have been in continuous production since 1960, giving it the longest
production run of any carrier-based aircraft.
The E-2 also received the nickname "Super Fudd" because it replaced the E-1 Tracer "Willy Fudd".
In recent decades, the E-2 has been commonly referred to as the "Hummer" because of the distinctive sounds of its turboprop
engines, quite unlike that of turbojet and turbofan jet engines. In addition to U.S. Navy service, smaller numbers of E-2s
have been sold to the armed forces of Egypt, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan.
WHAT's IN:
- a new flyable plane
- 9 new/upgraded skins
CREDITS:
- Wrench: Upgrade pack, VAW-123, VAW-124, JASDF skins
- Dave & JSF Aggie: VAW-112, VAW-121 skins
- paulopanz: other skins (IDF, EAF, Marine, Mexico, Singapore,Taiwan), revamp pack
INSTALL:
- SF2nA needed
- all in your mod folder and overwrite
Enjoy
@paulopanz
SF2 TA-4F Skyhawk "Vietnam FastFACs" - Revamp
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*** SF2V required for the A-4F Cockpit, that is used here. Tested in full 5-merged installation ***
This is a revamp of Wrenchs Update of 331Killerbees TA-4F FastFAC-Pack. ;)
Skins have been redone in greater resolution with more details. Decals are new (although original Decals are still there). Some bits of the plane are removed by ini-edit and exchanged by FakePilot-Addons to add more details and get rid of the shadow-issue caused by the outer wing pylons.
5 new Droptanks are added (2x 150gal, 2x300gal, 1x400gal).
BuNos are always correct for the squadron and many are also correct for the plane, although sources and pictures are very rare.
H&MS-11 comes in 3 variations (CAG, Large Stripe + Bunny on Tail and Small Stripe without Bunny) that were used side by side as it seems
H&MS-12 has CAG-Bird
H&MS-13 has 2 Skins - The one from the original pack was used after Vietnam, but I redid it and included it. The one used in Vietnam has no special markings and a different Tailcode-style. I only found 1 pic as reference, so maybe other variation are possible too.
Installation
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1. unzip to a temporary folder
2. open "Put_Content_In_Your_MOD folder" and do as you were told, if asked to overwrite, say 'yes' :P
3. enjoy!
If the Squadron is missing in the loadout screen, you should add the following lines in the squadronlist.ini ("<mod>\pilotdata"-folder) with XXX changed to the next free numbers:
[SquadronXXX]
Name=HMS11
DisplayName=H&MS-11 'Playboys'
Nation=USMC
[SquadronXXX]
Name=HMS12
DisplayName=H&MS-11 'Outlaws'
Nation=USMC
[SquadronXXX]
Name=HMS13
DisplayName=H&MS-13
Nation=USMC
Credits
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- Thirdwire and TK for a great game and nice models.
- Fracture for the TA-4 Model
- FastCargo for the Fakepilot
- 331Killerbee and Wrench for the Original and re-released Pack
- Alejandro for Escapac-Seat
- OldDiego for Pilotmodels
- Nyghtfall - Updates in this Pack (Skins, Decals, Ini- and 3D-Work of Tanks, Pylons and Addons)
Thanks
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- cocas for help learning 3D-stuff
- Coupi for testing
- all modders at CombatAce for their work and inspiration
P.S.
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If you have any problems with this skin or have suggestions and hints, feel free to PM me.
14_01_2018
TA-4J Skyhawk Update v2.0
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Update 2.0
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*** SF2V required for the A-4F Cockpit, that is used here. Tested in full 5-merged installation ***
This is a complete rework of v1.0.
Things changed or added over the previous version:
- 3 Skins in higher resolution (4096x4096)
- added new Pylon/Missilerail models, aswell as some new details added via ini-edit and fakepilot
- added new droptanks (2 types of 150gal., 2 types of 300gal. and a 400gal. Tank)
- changed cockpit to a modified A-4F-cockpit
- added skids for bellylandings
Skins:
VT-7 Eagles, 1988 to 1999, NAS Meridian, Mississippi, 31 planes
VT-21 Fighting Red Hawks, 1974 to 1980, NAS Kingsville, Texas, 31 planes
VT-86 Sabrehawks, 1983 to 1989, NAS Pensacola, Florida, 11 planes
Installation
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I recommend, you delete the files from the old version 1.0 before you install the new version. The files are at the folders below:
- Objects\Aircraft\TA-4J
- Objects\Decals\TA-4J
- Objects\Weapons\Tank300_TA-4J_VT21f
- Objects\Weapons\Tank300_TA-4J_VT21w
1. unzip to a temporary folder
2. open "Put_content_in_your_MOD folder" and do as you were told, if asked to overwrite, say 'yes' :P
3. enjoy!
If the Squadron is missing in the loadout screen, you should add the following lines in the squadronlist.ini ("<mod>\pilotdata"-folder) with XXX changed to the next free number:
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VT7
DisplayName=VT-7 'Eagles'
Nation=USN
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VT21
DisplayName=VT-21 'Fighting Red Hawks'
Nation=USN
[SquadronXXX]
Name=VT86
DisplayName=VT-86 'Sabrehawks'
Nation=USN
Credits
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- Thirdwire and TK for a great game and nice models.
- Fracture and Wrench for the original TA-4J Pack and Model.
- Alejandro - Escapac seat
- FastCargo - FakePilot
- OldDiego - Pilot-models
- Sounds - ???
- myself all other work (skins, decals, 3D-models of pylons, fakepilot-stuff, tanks, ini-work, etc.)
If you created the ????-marked items, please contact me, so I can add your name in the credits! If I forgot someone, please PM me too!
Thanks
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- mue - LODViewer, which is invalueable for placing stuff!
- cocas - help learning 3D-stuff!
- denisoliveira - infos and help adjusting fakepilots to match the original models look.
- luk1978 - skids for bellylanding.
P.S.
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If you have any problems with this skin or have suggestions and hints, feel free to PM me.
02_11_2017
SF2 TA-4F Skyhawk "Fast FACS" by 331Killerbee & Co.
This is the full package (all necessary parts included), originally created by 331Killerbee in 2008. It has been fully updated to SF2 standards, with various small changes to the aircraft and the data ini.
As with my other SF2 "fixes" for the TA-4 series, some components have been 'removed' to stop the shadow tractor beams. The FM is at the latest SF2 standard (latest patch level) Other changes include (but not limited too):
resetting all hit boxes
randomization of decals
"fake insignia" decal to activate Nation displayed name.
All weapons used are stock 3W.
Killerbee's original readme (well, actually this document!) is included for historical purposes, and it's historical background on the Fast FACs.
Have fun!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
SF2 TA-4F Skyhawk "Fast FACS" by 331Killerbee & Co.