TAV-8B Harrier II.
Basic modding skills are required to run this mod. (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.)
It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.
So after a few years of lazzynes...
First of all...If you want to count rivets....Do not.
Many things could be done another way....But I did it my way. So you have to bear with it.
There are still some small issues with the flight model and generally aircraft handling, but FM is not my sandbox.
All skins are in 3072x3072 format. If you have problems running this in-game. Resize skins to lower resolutions
Three sets of skins represent different periods of usage by VMAT-203
All serials are correct and historically accurate.
For some reason, I have added weapons that are present in Loadout.ini. But remember, this version was intended to be a training aircraft for the USMC. So, not much of the 'Mud mover' spirit.
Animations:
1= canopy open - close
Activating the hook will transfer you from the front to the back seat - be aware that when you change seats, you can not change back...At least in this version..
If you want to jump like crazy from one seat to another, you have to edit the data.ini file yourself - I will not be part of this madness. If you are reading this short readme, you will know where to look and what to change.
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For proper sound work, you should add files from any of my previous AV-8B series.
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Now. The strange part. READ THIS CAREFULLY.
By downloading this, you are agreeing to participate in a social experiment.
IF you are not willing to participate - - - DO NOT DOWNLOAD
All you have to do is click in the right place. You have two options. Only two, not one, not three. Two like 2.
after downloading or before you have to:
Either you go here:
https://combatace.com/clients/donations/
You click on the button that says: 'Donate towards this goal' and toss a coin.
https://combatace.com/clients/donations/
Thank you for donating and keeping this site and all the database alive.
Or option two.
Click here on the download page, bottom right corner, and click 'Thanks'
No other icon. Just thanks.
If you are not willing to do either of the actions. Just do not download.
I made an effort to create this mod You made an effort - choose and click on either of two options.
You have two simple choices. And it does not matter if you are living in the mountains or a city, whether your country supports international shady bank transfers or not. You can even be unemployed. Because you have two choices. And since I, and everyone can basically see who downloaded the file...It will be visible who is dicikn around.
IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER - You can just click on the 'LIKE' button.
Please.
Credits:
J.H., also known as me - whole sort of strange things - model-re-model, new cockpit, skins, decals, ini files etc.
Ravenclaw - BRU-42 ITER models, weapons models.
331Killerbee - ideas, good words,
Crusaders - help with avionics ini.
bobrock- original AV-8B 3d model - Thank you, and thanks to KillerBee.
Thanks to a lot of people who helped me with this mod...Stratos, Crusader, Geary, gurru, Soulfreak,76.IAP-Blackbird, and others.
Thank you all, CA users.
Reference:
AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.I
AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.II
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL NAVY MODEL AV-8B/TAV-8B 161573 AND UP AIRCRAFT
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL A1-AV8BB-NFM-000 (June 1983)
a whole bunch of Marines' dedicated websites - that I can't remember now.
seaforces.org
gonavy.jp
navysite.de
tailspintopics.blogspot.com
Squadron Signal: 1058 Harrier in Action.
Squadron Signal: No.209 AV-8 Harrier in action
SAM Publications: US Marines AV-8B Harrier II
Aircraft Ilustrated.Special: Harrier
Harrier Inside and Out by Mark Attril
This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE, and it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by me.
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.
ALSO, THESE FILES CAN NOT BE HOSTED ON ANY OTHER SITE THAN COMBAT ACE.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any person wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Bribes and donations are accepted.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Thanks for all your kind support.
Jarek Hereda
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake, try to fix it.
SF F/A-18A (C15) Hornet (TMF) Spanish Air Force Pack v.2 8/14/2025
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a remod of the 2009 upload of the Spanish Air Force F/A-18A (aka "C.15") Hornet originally by Blackfish. This creates a nation specific version of the aircraft, and replaces the 2009 version completely.
As there was no readme for the original mod, at the bottom of this document, I've added the text from the announcement thread. If you have this original mod, you are advised to Delete It Completely, as this one replaces it in toto. This is also designed to NOT conflict with the F/A-18s as seen in the TMF Hornet Mega Pack, also available here are CA. As this uses a unique name (C-15) this should pose no issues.
All original decals are reused, and are now randomized for the 3 squadrons. Loadouts have been adjusted (See Notes). The skins remain in their original BMP format. My research has indicated all the serial numbers from the original mod are historically correct for the squadrons depicted. A new SF2 compliant hangar screen was also created for this mod.
The 3 EDA squadron represented herein are:
Ala 12
Ala 15
Ala 46, 462 Esq
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The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero).
I've included the drop tanks, pilot figure and ejection seat. What I have NOT done is include any other weapons, effects, sounds or RWR tgas for the TEWS. These are all found in the TMF Hornet pack. I'm making the assumption (oh! that WORD!!!) you already have them.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
C-15 Hornet (EDA) (TMF)
As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli
SF2 F-16AM Falcon, Portugal (TMF) Pack 8/21/2025
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a rebuild of a mod from 2011(ish) of The Mirage Factory's F-16A to the represent the F-16AM versions as used by the Portuguese Air Force Squadrons No. 201 "Falcons" and No. 302 "Jaguars". Each squadron has 2 skins; standard full color, and low visibility markings. The SF2 date switch is active, turning on in 2000 (best guess)
This mod is set up and labeled to cause =NO= conflicts with any of the other TMF F-16As buzzing around, as this carries a unique name (see below). Skins remain in their original bmp format, in their original size and resolution (1024x). All markings are decals. Decal Randomization is TRUE. Each skin is provided with 18 historically correct serial number decals. The necessary items provided are drop tanks and pilot seat, the TMF F-16 Effects and Sounds. I've not supplied any other weapons; you should have the needed ones from the various Weapons Packs available at CA . If I missed anything, PLEASE let me know and I'll try to get it fixed.
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The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). The refueling door opens/closes with the Shift/1 (one) keystroke.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
F-16AM FAP (TMF)
So you can't mistake it for anything other than what it is.
As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. The original readme is included. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli
This is the First Argentine F-16BM, actually M-1210, Previously ET-210
The pack has two schematics: one that was actually presented here in Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the other that was presented during the purchase confirmation, which remains fictional for now since the official schematic is unknown.
The official schematics and data for avionics, radars, etc. will be created and published in future updates.
General credits to Ravenclaw_007, Menrva and Team Viper
- 3D Model Modified by Ravenclaw_007
- Weapons proporcioned by Ravenclaw_007 And 3 extra weapons created by Franconinja14
- New skins by franconinja14, using the Team Viper F-16C Templates and modified by Franconinja14.
- Detailed Menrva F-22 pilot model
- Detailed Team Viper ejection seat.
- Sounds, Effects and fuel tanks proporcioned by Team Viper.
52nd Fighter Wing 1993
This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1993. It features historic serials and skins for the era
Included
A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-4G_92 aircraft
Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
Assorted Weapons
Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft.
Installation
unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
NOTE ON F-4G_92
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION FROM ravenclaw_007 TO RELEASE AN EARLIER COPY OF HIS ONGOING F-4G PROJECT. WHEN HE RELEASES HIS FINAL PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE THIS MOD WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.
NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS
I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF FUEL TANKS SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-4G OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ALMOST ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-4G CAN.
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Credits
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RavenClaw_007 - F-4G model and main textures, Ejection Seats
nightshadeP/R - testing as always
331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 - SF2 Weapons Packs
daddyairplanes- light texture work, tgas, minor ini work,
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BPAO- original model,
ravenclaw_007- additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version)
Brain32, Jat, Crusader- FM, Avionics
Sony Tuckson tech advice
Florian, Jat- Pilots
Stary- MFD panel glas
ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee- Weapons-
daddyairplanes- new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
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ravenclaw_007- new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work
daddyairplanes - main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS
ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50
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Wpnssgt - Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
Spectre8750, Russouk2004 - 3D Modifications
Spectre8750, Kesselbrut Cockpits
Sundowner - Skin Templates
Diego - USAF Pilot
Ravenclaw_007 - A-10 Aces II Seat
Spectre8750 - Sounds
Stary, Dueces - Effects
daddyairplanes - texture, tgas, load screen, loadout
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TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
daddyairplanes- new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research.
if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
Nightshade/PR - my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up
Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
28 Feb 2025
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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This is my C-130 Hercules Megapack. It includes all the files for the 48 versions of the C-130 Hercules listed below:
AC-130A ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
AC-130A_83 ------------- USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H ---------------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H_93 ------------- USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130J ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130U ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130U_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130W ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
C-130A ----------------- RAAF Silver, USAF Silver
C-130A (Roman nose) ---- USAF Silver
C-130B ----------------- USAF SEA Camo
C-130E ----------------- RAAF Grey/White, USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF SEA Camo
C-130E(I) -------------- USAF Blackbird Camo Light Grey Underside
C-130E (SKE) ----------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF SEA Camo
C-130E (SKE & ASE)------ USAF Grey
C-130H2 ---------------- RAAF Camo
C-130H2 (ASE) ---------- RAAF Camo, RAAF Dark Grey
C-130H3 ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
C-130H-30 -------------- French Camo
C-130J (ASE) ----------- RAAF Grey, RAAF Dark Grey (fictional)
C-130J-30 (ASE) -------- RAAF Grey, RAAF Dark Grey
C-130K ----------------- RAF Camo Light Grey Underside, RAF Camo
C-130K (ASE) ----------- RAF Camo, RAF Green
C-130K-30 -------------- RAF Camo Light Grey Underside, RAF Camo
C-130K-30 (ASE) -------- RAF Camo, RAF Green
CC-130H (SAR) ---------- RCAF Dark Grey
DC-130A ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
DC-130A_USN ------------ USN Grey/White/Yellow
DC-130E ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
EC-130H ---------------- USAF Grey
HC-130P ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
KC-130F ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130H ---------------- Spanish Desert Camo
KC-130J ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130J (Harvest HAWK) - USMC Grey
KC-130R ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130T ---------------- USMC Grey
L-100-30 --------------- Kuwait Grey/White
MC-130E ---------------- USAF Blackbird Camo, USAF Euro1 Camo
MC-130E_92 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130E_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130H ---------------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF Dark Grey
MC-130H_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130J ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130P ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130P_12 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130W ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
Please read the readme file (included) for installation instructions and credits.
Dels
Deutschland 86: Block 25 F-16C/Ds Introduced to USAFE, 1986
This mod represents the F-16C/D Block 25s introduction to service in USAFE, specifically in Germany in the mid 1980s.
The squadrons of the 50th TFW at Hahn AB upgraded from Block 15s to Block 25s during 1986. The two squadrons of the 86th TFW at Ramstein AB swapped out their F-4E Phantom IIs for Block 25s starting at the end of 1985, although they then swapped again for Block 30s towards the end of 1986.
Included
F-16C and D Block 25 aircraft
Weapons, Effects and Sounds
Installation
unzip "2 mod folder"; place contents in desired mod folder. Allow overwrites if necessary
Required
copy of StrikeFighters 2: Israel for F-16 destroyed model
MOD NOTE
The F-16C_25 aircraft tends to pitch up rapidly resulting in a tail strike if player does not fly carefully. This problem is noted in several FMs and as far back as the Block 25 in NATO Fighters 5. There is no fix at this time although it is more immersion killer than damaging to the aircraft. Best to keep the nose down until rotation speed (varies by load) then "pop" the aircraft off the runway and climb out.
History Note
In the 526th TFS and 512th TFS skins for the F-16C_B25, the number list features serial numbers that have periods on them. these denote aircraft that could be traced to the 86th TFW, but not to a specific squadron. I utilized my best educated guesses on which squadron had which airframe. As better information comes along i will update as able.
Credits
Viper Team F-16C Block 25
ravenclaw_007 tweeked F-16D model and templates (C and D), various weapons
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, various ini edits
TEST TEAM nightshade/PR, Stratos, cSomers611
For further credits see original readmes included in this pack
Thank you for downloading this pack, I hope you enjoy flying it as much as i did creating it
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
24 Dec 2024
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Sumter County Tactical: F-16C/Ds and RF-4Cs of the 363rd TActical Fighter Wing, 1986
This mod represents the 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing in 1986 after its fighter squadrons completed conversion from the A/B mode F-16s to the C/D Block 25 F-16s. The wing was also still operating the RF-4C Phantom II in the 16th TRS, while the 33rd TFS stood up on the Block 25s and the 17th and 19th TFSs converted.
Included
F-16C and D Block 25 aircraft
RF-4C(75) and (85) aircraft
Weapons for both aircraft
Sounds and Effects for all
Required
copy of StrikeFighters 2: Israel for F-16 destroyed model
Installation
unzip "2 mod folder"; place contents in desired mod folder. Allow overwrites if necessary
NOTE
The F-16C_25 aircraft tends to pitch up rapidly resulting in a tail strike if player does not fly carefully. This problem is noted in several FMs and as far back as the Block 25 in NATO Fighters 5. There is no fix at this time although it is more immersion killer than damaging to the aircraft. Best to keep the nose down until rotation speed (varies by load) then "pop" the aircraft off the runway and climb out.
Credits
Viper Team F-16C Block 25
ravenclaw_007 tweeked F-16D model and templates (C and D), various weapons
Sundowner tweeked RF-4C models
The Mirage Factory original RF-4C mods
GKABS B43 weapon
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, various ini edits
TEST TEAM nightshade/PR, Stratos, cSomers611
- For further credits see original readmes included in this pack
Thank you for downloading this pack, I hope you enjoy flying it as much as i did creating it
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
24 Dec 2024
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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