These are edited stock campaigns to suit the Updated SF2 Desert terrain that I recently released. While the original campaigns would work without much bother, they wouldn't give the benefits of all the additions I made to the 'Desert3' terrain. These include:
* All US Navy campaigns being carrier based.
* Players will now have the additional option of flying campaigns for the RAF.
* The two extra Parani airfields in Desert3 are included in these campaign files. Enemy squadrons have been assigned to them.
* The SF2 stock campaign files failed to give the player the benefits of having the option to fly in the new stock aircraft that are now available in SF2. These edited campaign files now include the Hawker Hunter, the F-4M/F-4M_75, the F-105D/D_66 Thunderchief, the A-7 Corsair (USAF/USN) and the Harrier GR.1/GR.3.
INSTALLATION:
Just unzip the RAR file and move the contents of the 'CAMPAIGNS' folder to your SF2 game's 'Campaigns' folder. For those who might be concerned; these new campaign files WON'T overwrite your stock ones.
I'm not sure if the CVA-63 and SCB-125 stock carrier models were included with the stock SF2 groundobjects; but if they're not, simply copy those folders from your SF2V/Objects/GroundObject folder. If you don't have SF2V or if you've no wish to get SF2V, please let me know in this release's Support Topic and if there's enough demand for it I'll release these campaigns with land-based USN squadrons.
Happy flying folks!
Piecemeal
The Pacific Incident Mod
for SF2: North Atlantic
IMPORTANT: This mod is made with some surprise in mind. If you do not wish to be spoiled, do not read the Credits (Under the Folder "SPOILER") until after you have played the mod. Also, you should refrain from observing the support thread as this is the official discussion thread with spoilers
At the first of August, 1980, the USS Nimitz departs from Pearl Harbour with a small escort group. As bad weather looms on the horizon, the escorts are detached and sent back to Pearl.
As the Nimitz sails head first into the storm, they discover a phenomena - a giant vortex - that nobody have ever seen before. It affects the crew, and the ship in a mysterious way.
As the crew wakes up, shaken and disturbed by the recent event, they know that their duty is to defend the United States in the past, present and the future...
Installation: Unzip into your Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic folder. Allow any overwrites.
Please note:
The Terrain is very unoptimized since TK did not leave any instructions for Stary. As such, even the heaviest computers can have some issues with the endless water (for some reason). Setting Terrain Detail and Terrain Texture to Low will fix this and allow good FPS.
Enjoy!
FLY THEM ALL (CHARLIE INCLUDED)
This is a simple upgrade in three steps (readme) of new stock Rolling Thunder campaign.
You will fly every plane (except B-52s), that you have to upgrade to be flyable (I have included links for combat.ace cockpits or planes with cockpit to use):
A-1H/J
A-6A
B-57B
Mig-17F
Mig-19S
Mig-21F
Mig-21PFV
Mig-21PFM
Mig-21MF
of every nation involved:
RAAF
VNAF
VPAF
I have also unlocked A-4B_65 from SPF2
So you need some basic modding skill ...
I hope you enjoy like me "fly them all" and sometimes the bad guys, too.
Paolo :yes:
PS: for every problem or question I'm here .. or a little around. I'll try to solve.
Desert Duel:
June 1, 1981. After the war in 1975, Dhimar has become the undisputed greater economic power in the region. With their increased wealth due to rising oil prices the Dhimari decide to invest in a stronger millitary to counter the ever-looming threat of their southern neighbors.
Seeing that Dhimar is purchasing new advanced weaponry such as F-16 fighters and new Sidewinder "L" missiles, Paran launches a full scale attack on the Kingdom of Dhimar before they can continue the military buildup with stronger ground forces.
Divisions of Parani troops and heavy armor are rolling north under a cloud of MiGs. The Dhimari military is scrambling to repel the onslaught. Their new hardware is about to be put to the ultimate test.
Nothing groundbreaking or terribly creative here. This is a simple campaign, based on the stock Desert Fury campaign with mostly stock aircraft. I wanted a Paran vs Dhimar campaign with no foreign forces. Fly Dhimari aircraft including the MirageIII & 5, F-4E, A-4, F-16A, Kfir, Lightning and F-104. I've enjoyed playing this campaign, and maybe someone else will too.
Requirements :
StrikeFighters 2
Strikefighters 2 Israel
Strikefighters 2 Europe
Optional: (included)
Flyable F-104G, files by Thirdwire for SF1, thanks to Wrench for "how to" in Combatace.com forum.
...also, in my personal install I opened the .ini files for each Israeli aircraft and changed the names from the Hebrew to the American (ex. Netz to Falcon, Kurnass to Phantom, Nesher to Mirage5). It's really personal preference and just a suggestion.
29 Apr 2011
Strike Fighters 2: War for Taiwan V1.04 Update for post Dec 2010.
Campaign For SF2,SF2:E,SF2:V, SF2:Israel Single or Merged Install.
To Install:
Just Run the Installer and point it to the Saved Game folder
StrikeFighters2 War for Taiwan Directory.
Spectre[8750]
Desert Fury 2:
June 1, 1981. After the war in 1975, Dhimar has become the undisputed greater economic power in the region. With their increased wealth due to rising oil prices the Dhimari decide to invest in a stronger millitary to counter the ever-looming threat of their southern neighbors.
Seeing that Dhimar is purchasing new advanced weaponry such as F-16 fighters and new Sidewinder "L" missiles, Paran launches a full scale attack on the Kingdom of Dhimar before they can continue the military buildup with stronger ground forces. Iranian forces on a training excersise in Paran join in the attack, and Libya and Syria have vowed support as well.
Divisions of Parani troops and heavy armor are rolling north under a cloud of MiGs. The Dhimari military is scrambling to repel the onslaught. The United States sends the 5th Fleet Carrier Battle Group to the Straits of Dhimar. USAF fighters are flown in to assist in the defense as well. A USMC Expeditionary force is standing by.
This is another simple campaign, based on the stock TW Desert Fury 1975. Fly the F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16, A-10 and more from carriers and land bases.
It will work with TMF Tomcats or the stock TW versions(using DLC skinpack).
Have fun!
You will need:
SF2, SF2:E, SF2:I, SF2:NA
You will want:
AV-8A http://combatace.com/files/file/11938-av-8a-harrier-for-sf2/
LHA-1 upgrade http://combatace.com/files/file/12751-lha-mod-for-stock-sf2na-version/
TMF F-14 Pack (at least the IrAF F-14) http://combatace.com/files/file/12600-f-14-tomcat-super-pack-update/
F-16ABlk10 http://combatace.com/files/file/12743-updated-f-16a-block-10/
F-4G http://combatace.com/files/file/9274-mirage-factory-f-4g-phantom-for-sf2-series/
F-4S http://combatace.com/files/file/11617-mirage-factory-f-4s-phantom-ii/
Thanks to TK, the creators of these great addons, and to Combatace.com for hosting so many great files!
Operation Phocidae (1962)
During a very nasty World War Three, the Ark Royal and her Task Force is trapped in the Baltic. Ordered to engage the Soviet Coastline, they will have to battle the fleet, as well as the VVS and Naval Aviations assets. It is up to the pilots of her Buccaneers and Sea Vixens to win the day for the Royal Navy!
Please note: This is a rule of cool campaign. That means I have not even bothered to be historical. Its about fun, so rivetcounters can spend their time finding all the little references :-).
Installation:
The only thing you need (AT THE MOMENT) is SF2: Europe. I made this campaign to show that SF2: NA Battles can be done without having SF2: NA. TK however has reserved the right to revoke this feature, as he seems to fear this will cause "CTDs in the future". Consider this more of a Tech Demo then a proper campaign.
Do note that while Carriers cannot be sunk in the game without SF2: NA (At least not what I noticed, see if you can make it happen), I have lost Carriers on the Campaign Map when they have been "hit" by bombs. So keep that in mind!
Throw it all into the mod folder, and have a good time! Nothing fancy have been edited, so you can use it in a standard installation without messing too much up.
If you are merging this with TSF; install this after Midvintermörker.
Credits:
Aircraft
Buccaneer by Ravenclaw007
Il-28T by Paulopanz
SeaHawk FGA 6 by Bunyap, Baffmeister, Spillone and Paulopanz
Sea Vixen by Skippybing, updated by Wrench
Yak 25RV Mandrake by Pasko, updated by Flogger23
Yak 25M & K by Pasko, updated by Paulopanz
Ships:
ArkRoyal by Hinchinbrooke - Updated by Paulopanz
Daring by Hinchinbrooke - Updated by Paulopanz
Rothesay by Hinchinbrooke - Updated by WhiteBoySamurai
Riga by WhiteBoySamurai
Komar by WhiteBoySamurai
Have fun!
This will add DO's carrier to use with TMF new F-14 Tomcat mod. Also uses Kess's USS Tarawa LHA-1. For that it uses AV-8B DA. I made a Det of VMFA-542 of 4 AV-8B's to be launched from the USS Tarawa.
You can get the Tomcat here.
http://combatace.com/files/file/11076-mirage-factory-f-14a-and-f-14b-tomcat/
The LHA and carrier are already in the mod for you. The campaign files have been modified. Just install the F-14 yourself.
To install:
Extract to an empty folder on your desktop. Then drag and drop the files into your SF2:Europe NF4+ install and let it overwrite any and all files. *Caution* if you have a modded squadronlist.lst, back that up as it will overwrite yours.
Only install this if you want carriers ops.
Idea based on Kulbit80's mod in which I used his carrier coordinates.
Enjoy.
SF2E: TSF Operation Isbjörn 1.5
By Team TSF
THIS IS THE PATCH VERSION; NOT STAND-ALONE!!!!!!!!!
Installation:
To apply this patch, you need TSF: Operation Isbjörn 1.4 installed. Download it here;
http://combatace.com/files/file/12562-sf2e-tsf-operation-isbjorn/
You may also require SF2: NA but at the present, it should work fine without. It all comes down to TKs changes or lack thereof.
Unzip in TSF Folder; allow any overwrites.
A minor patch, adding SF2: NA features to Operation Isbjörn including Task Forces, naval attacks and so on.
Contains updates to existing units as well.
Contains Starys SARCASM 1.3 mod, because TSF looks better with it. We recommend you downloading Starys improved Tiles as well:
Part 1: http://combatace.com/files/file/12805-baltic-region-hr-tileset/
Part 2: http://combatace.com/files/file/12812-baltic-region-tileset-additional-seasons/
Note:
PBY5 Squadron is pretty much broken. You can fly Naval Search with it, but no briefing text.
Find any other bugs? Let me know.
Credits:
Cavalier by Hinchinbrooke, updated by Wrench
Foch by Hinchinbrooke
Catalinas by Velcro2K, Skinned by Paulopanz
Enjoy!!
The popular DS mod updated to SF2 standards.
See readme for details and instructions.
Make sure you thank eburger because he did all of the conversion work.
The Scandinavian Front: Midvintermörker
By The Scandinavian Front Team
On Boxing Day 2012, Sweden wakes up to a new world; A Sweden they have never seen before. A powerless and dark Sweden. A day everything changed. Sweden is under attack; Gotland is being invaded by Russian Forces and sabotage patrols wreak havoc in the major cities.
Försvarsmakten bets everything on one card; Operation Gudrun. They must repulse the Russians from Gotland or loose the Island forever.
Installation:
If you are using a mod, or plan to use one, TSF will mess around with settings other mods may be using. As such, creating a seperate mod folder for TSF is a good idea. If you only plan to use TSF, then this step can be bypassed.
Go to your installation folder (Usually C:\Program Files\Thirdwire\Strike Fighters 2). Make a copy of Strike Fighters 2.exe / Strike Fighters 2 Europe.exe depending on what you prefer and got installed. Name the Copy Strike Fighters 2 TSF.exe . Start your new .exe once, then close the game.
Now go to your Mod Folders. For Windows 7/Vista, this is located in C:\Users\Name\Saved Games\Thirdwire. For Windows XP Users, it is usually in My Documents. Unzip the contents of the 7zip file into the mod folder of your choice. Allow any overwrites.
As long as this package is installed last, it can and should be merged with the other The Scandinavian Front packages.
Team TSF recommends Starys Tiles for the terrain. It looks alot better. Install it last; when all TSF packages are installed and working.
Link: http://combatace.com/files/file/12805-baltic-region-hr-tileset/
CREDITS:
MiG-29 Fulcrum-C by The Mirage Factory
SU-27 by Marcfighters
JAS 39C/D Gripen by Gux, Update by CadeteBra
SU-25 Frogfoot by Nato Fighters Team (If anybody has a particular person they know made this, please contact me)
E-3A by The Mirage Factory
IL-A50 Mainstay by Velcro2K
C-130E By Dels, Skins by Paulopanz
SAMs by EricJ
Russian APC by EricJ
Russian Frigate by WhiteBoySamurai
Visby Class Corvette by WhiteBoySamurai
Carguero Cargo ship by BANIDOS Team, 3D Model:SUICIDAL, Skins: TORNO
Campaign by JonathanRL
SweStart.jpg ; Foto: Sergeant Johan Lundahl/Combat Camera/Försvarsmakten.
SweVictory.jpg; Foto: Sergeant Nicklas Gustafsson/Combat Camera/Försvarsmakten.
Försvarsmakten intro music by Sabaton
If I forgot anybody, this is completely unintentional and will be corrected. Just drop me a line and I fix.
There may be bugs, ladies and gentlemen. I cannot guard against everything. So you are my eyes and ears. Find them. Report them. Hunt their mothers. And we will destroy them.
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SF2V Air & Ground Expansion Pack v. 2.1 - VPAF Add-On
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This is an add-on package for the "Strike Fighters 2: Vietnam Air & Ground Expansion Pack v. 2.1" available at CombatAce. This add-on makes most major aircraft of the Vietnamese People's Air Force (VPAF) flyable with custom third-party cockpits and avionics. It also contains "Red" versions of the three main SF2V campaigns, allowing you to fly VPAF MiGs against opposing USAF, USN, & USMC aircraft.
This add-on package is designed to be applied over the top of an existing installation of version 2.1 of the Expansion Pack with the latest update package applied. You can download the four main Expansion Pack files here:
Part 1:
http://combatace.com/files/file/10189-sf2v-air-ground-war-expansion-pack-v20-gold-part-1/
Part 2:
http://combatace.com/files/file/10190-sf2v-air-ground-war-expansion-pack-v20-gold-part-2/
Part 3:
http://combatace.com/files/file/10192-sf2v-air-ground-war-expansion-pack-v20-gold-part-3/
Part 4:
http://combatace.com/files/file/10193-sf2v-air-ground-war-expansion-pack-v20-gold-part-4/
The latest update package for the Expansion Pack can be found here:
Jan. 2012 Update:
http://combatace.com/files/file/10466-sf2v-air-ground-war-expansion-pack-v20-jan-2012-update/
You should have the latest updates for the Expansion Pack before applying this add-on package.
Please take a look over the remainder of this ReadMe before installing the update.
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Installation
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The installation process has two phases: one for the main add-on files; a second for optional aircraft.
Here's how to apply this update package:
1. Ensure that SF2V is properly installed & updated.
2. Ensure that the Expansion Pack v. 2.1 (Mar. 2010) is installed to your SF2V Mod Folder
and that the latest update package for the Expansion Pack is applied.
3. Unpack SF2V_AG-XP_v2_VPAF.7z to a safe place on your drive.
4. Drag and drop all the files and folders from within the \To_Mod_Folder to your SF2V Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
5. Now open the \Optional directory, which contains different versions of the MiG-17 and MiG-17PF. Note that what you install from the \Optional directory is determined by whether or not your SF2V installation also includes Strike Fighters 2: Europe (SF2E) as part of a "merged install."
- MiG-17PF
The original Expansion Pack supplies two different versions of the MiG-17PF. By default a third-party "mod" version was installed. Optionally, users with installations that included SF2E could replace the "mod" version with the stock 3rdWire version.
The \Optional directory in this add-on package contains updated files for both versions. (Hint: the third-party "mod" version is identified in-game as the MiG-17PF Fresco-E; the stock 3rdWire verison is identified as the MiG-17PF Fresco-D.)
Choose the version that you have installed, and apply the updated files for that version to the \Objects\Aircraft directory in your SF2V Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
- MiG-17
The original Expansion Pack supplies a substitute, optional version of the MiG-17 for those using installations that do not include SF2E.
If you installed this optional/substitute version of the MiG-17 (because your install lacks SF2E), then apply the updated files for that version to the \Objects\Aircraft directory in your SF2V Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
(If your install includes SF2E, then you do not need to install the updates for the substitute version of the MiG-17, as you're using the original 3rdWire version available in SF2E.)
That's it. You should be good to go.
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What's Included
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This add-on package supplies the following updates for your SF2V Expansion Pack install:
- cockpits and related files to make most VPAF fighters flyable
- new engine sounds for VPAF MiGs
- new Hangar & Loading screens for flyable MiGs
- "Red" versions of the three main SF2V campaigns:
1. The American War (Rolling Thunder)
2. The Mad Man Nixon (Linebacker I)
3. Dien Bien Phu of the Air (Linebacker II)
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Credits
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This update contains new items from the following modders who generously allowed their use:
Ordway............................original MiG-17 & MiG-19 cockpits
Wrench............................Early MiG Series Cockpit Upgrade/Repair Package
Paladrian.........................original MiG-21 cockpits
ataribaby.........................MiG-21 Complete Pack for SF2
Raven.............................MiG-19S green cockpit update
Spillone104.......................MiG engine sounds
For a complete list of modders whose work is used in the complete Expansion Pack, see the ReadMe included in the original Expansion Pack. If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let us know. We will get it fixed ASAP.
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Legal Stuff
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We have signed onto the freeware "list" on combatace.com. As such, the original work here can be included or used in other mods as along as they aren't payware and credit is given to the creator(s).
Thanks,
Malibu43 & eburger68
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malibu43 & eburger68
22 Feb. 2011
// Orange Revolution: 2004 Campaign
// By Baltika
// For Black Sea 2.0 Terrain
// By Pfunk
// ------------------------------------
// This campaign mod would not be possible without
// lots of hard work by many talented individuals.
// Credit where it's due:-
// Pfunk for Black Sea 2.0 Terrain
// C5, Dave, eburger, et al for NF4+ pack.
// ErikJ for MiG-29A Ukrainian Early Camo
// ErikJ for Su-27 Ukrainian Splinter Camo
// Gramps for Russian Speech Pack
// --------------------------------------
// Installation Instructions
// Install SF2: Europe
// Patch up to Nov '11 Level
// Install Nato Fighters 4+ from CombatAce
// Install all NF4+ update packs
// Install Pfunk's Black Sea 2.0 terrain from SimHQ
// Install Pfunk's Objects/GroundObject files from Black Sea 2.0 download
// Unzip UkraineCampaignMod files to your desktop or wherever. Drag & drop the unzipped file folders to your NF4+ mod folder, over-writing when required. I have set it up so it should be obvious where everything has to go.
// Fire up your NF4+ install and select "040710 Orange Revolution" from the campaign menu and choose your side. Fight for the liberation/occupation of Ukraine!
// Nota Bene: If you have an existing SF2:E NF4+ install, you can add Pfunk's Black sea 2.0 terrain and object files and all the files from this campaign download into your NF4+ install and all will be fine - it's how I did it on mine, don't panic ;-)
// -----------------------------------------
// Baltika's Musings
// This is my first published campaign mod for SF2 series.
// I wish I could do more, but RL being what it is, as you guys all know round here, life, love and family take priority.
// Having said that, I hope you all enjoy this campaign mod.
// As ever, feedback, Bug Reports, and Single Malt Whisky can be sent to Baltika, c/o CombatAce.
// Slainthe!
// Baltika
// 27 February 2012
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Operation Darius
Mods Folder Paks, In Various Parts
As the entire mods folder would have been FAR to huge to upload, the varous and sundry folders have been broken down into many smaller, more managable parts.
You'll need to d/l EACH and EVERY part, and then unzip them into a temp folder to reassemble the entire thing.
Once assembled, you'll need to create a stand-alone mods folder for the 'NATO Action Group' (aka NAG - or call it whatever you want).
You'll then delete ALL the folders from the NAG mods folder, and use ONLY those supplied.
You can, OTH, simply install the GroundObjects, Aircraft, Pilots, Weapons, Guns, and Decals to a regualar install, but you do so at your own risk. There is a distinct possiblity of severe damage to said install.
However, use of the varous GroundObjects would probably NOT cause any difficulties. Many of them you may already have; 99.9% of the original releases were WRONG in how they were handled either for incorrect Nations applied and/or the complete and utter lack of proper Userlist.inis. This has been corrected.
As yet, there is no 'Campaign' built for this .. it's designed for running single missions, as outlined in the various threads in the General Discussion Forum. You'd be adivsed to read through those, to get a feel for what's going on
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This is Part 1.
The zip file contents are as shown in the screenshot.
Sub-folder for the main mods folder contained herein are:
Effects
Flight
Menu
Missions
Sounds
*please note: the HUDData.ini included MAY have the Debug= set to TRUE. You'll need to change it to FALSE. My Bad!*
Do Nothing With These Until You've Obtained ALL the Pieces! There are 6 in total, of varying large sizes, included the IR2003 terrain. All available seperatly.
Operation Longbow 1.1
By JonathnanRL
As the 1975 Dhimar-Paran war ends with the exile of Parans Emperor, a discovery is made in the
deepest corner of Parani Mountains. A mineral mine, large enough alone to sustain the Empires economy
for generations to come have been discovered, much to the dismay of the Dhimari whose oil supply after decades
of war have either been spent, burned or sold.
As the eighties arrive, Paran have reinforced their Air Force with western jets, cut most of their ties with the
Soviet Union and become a member of the United Nations. Dhimar however does not trust the military buildup in the
region and argues that a pre-emtive strike to "subdue" Paran is necessary. The Kingdoms true goal, however
is control of the mineral mine.
The United States, seeing the need to aid their ally reluctantly sends Air Force and Marine Corps Squadrons to the
region in order to defend the Kingdom, should Paran attack.
On the last of Januari, 1983, A lone Parani Mirage strafes the American F-15s based at D3 Airfield. The next day,
The Kingdom of Dhimar attacks the Empire of Paran. Angered by the attack upon their Forces, Ronald Reagan
orders the US Forces to support the Dhimari Offensive...
You need everything but SF2: Israel Expansion Pack 1 for this Campaign. It is designed to work
in a Merged Installation and uses Aircraft from all four as well as Expansion Pack 2.
Optional Add-On Aircraft:
Theese Aircraft will be present in the campaign if you have them installed.
If they are not installed, others will take their place...
L-39C "Albatros"
http://combatace.com/files/file/11563-aero-l-39-czoza-albatros-add-on-pack/
(Paran Attack Aircraft)
F-19 "Flying Frisbee"
http://combatace.com/files/file/11480-sf2-f-19-ghostrider-aka-flying-frisbee-upgrade-pak/
(Special Operations Squadron Aircraft)
F-16A "Fighting Falcon" Block 1
http://column5.us/miragef.shtml
(SF1 Standard. Installation dependent on how much you want a USAF looking F-16.)
1.1 Change:
-Changed L39C version of Parani Air Force to L39 ground attack variant.
THANKS TO:
Thirdwire, for such Awesome Toys!
MontyCZ for the L-39C
Wrench for the F-19
The Mirage Factory for their F-16
Red Alert Vietnam
Those are expanded SF2 Vietnam campaigns, to include the red side. In the original Thirdwire campaigns, one can only fly the American side. These campaigns allow you to fly the North Vietnamese air force aircraft during the Vietnam war.
Flyable aircraft are:
Mig- 17F
Mig- 21F
Mig- 21PFM
Mig- 21MF
Before installing the campaign, the VPAF aircraft or cockpits must be downloaded from combatace site and installed in SF2 Vietnam.
The early Mig 17F cockpit can be downloaded here:
http://forum.combatace.com/files/file/9178-ordways-early-mig-pits-upgraderepair-package/
The Mig- 21 variants can be downloaded here:
http://forum.combatace.com/files/file/9488-mig-21-complete-pack-sf2-europe-12/
Installation:
1. Install the required Red aircraft as indicated above.
2. Unrar
3. Copy and paste the campaign into your SF2I mod folder.
Enjoy
Guyran
SF2E: The Scandinavian Front
Operation Isbjörn
By JonathanRL & Paulopanz.
Special thanks to gillg and Wrench who both have been tremendious help!!!
Please note: OP Isbjörn 1.2 is stand-alone but can be used to upgrade OP Isbjörn 1.1 to 1.2.
Major changes include:
* Completly rewritten ground war
* Air Attack strategy now reflects Swedens military objectives during the Cold War
* New Aircraft (Tunnan versions mostly, but also Pauls J-33 Venom)
* A cleanup of the Swedish Air Force divisions.
* More variety in enemy aircraft, including MiG-19s and Tu-4 Bombers.
Synopsis:
In 1956, diplomatic talks about the Baltic Sea region betweenFinland, Sweden and the Soviet Union broke down. Angered and afraid of NATOs influence in Scandinavia, The Soviet Union demands that Finland and Sweden joins the Warsaw pact to ensure the borders of the Union.
Both countries refuse. On October 1th, the Soviet Union deploys forces to force the countries into the pact.
Sweden, Finland and Norway set condition Isbjörn, activating an alliance against Soviet Agression and rallies to defend Scandinavia...
Installation Instructions:
Simply unzip it all into your mod folder. I would advise you to use a clean installation so there is as little risk as possible
for errors. This mod does not overwrite any original data and can be used alongside any Central Europe themed mod Campaign - in theory.
If you own Strike Figthers 2 Israel, unzip the "Install_if_you_have_SFI_Exp1" file into the mod folder as well, and allow any overwrites.
Important Notes:
SF2 Europe is a requirement. Preferably, use a fully merged installation. The Terrain itself is not very combatible with the other games, hence the requirement.
While the DLC 008 Hawker Hunter is not required, its strongly recommended for this campaign.
If you have the A-21R from A-Team Site, This campaign has a squadron that flies it - if installed.
Kindly report any bugs or issues to me by PM or in proper thread.
Credits:
J-29F Tunnan by Wrench
A32A 3D model by Timmy.
Cammo Skin and Metal silver Skins by Timmy.
Dark Green Skin & national decals by Knug.
FM work by Lexx.
Euro001 Pilot by Diego.
Martin Baker Mk GW5 Ejection Seat by Ravenclaw_007.
Swedish RB Missile Set by Ravenclaw_007.
SF2 updates by NeverEnough.
M123 Photoflash Bomb from Bunyaps Weapons package - thanks to whoever made it.
Avionics changes and damage model by Wrench
Swedish Weapons by Ravenclaw 007 & Timmy
Cavalier Class Destroyer by Wrench
F-86K (Early Model) by Bunyap, Fubar512
F-86KRNAF skins by Paulopanz
Finnish Air Force Decals by Spinner
Avia S-99 by Monty CZ
Yak-25 by Pasko, SF2 and historical corrections adoptation by Paulopanz
Sweden terrain by gillg
J-28B Vampire by Paulopanz
J-28B Vampire sounds by Spillone104
J-33 Venom Skin and cockpit by Paulopanz
Tu-4 by Monty CZ, Wrench & LindR
Il-28R by Paulopanz
A-29B, J-29A, J-29E by Paulopanz.
Riga Class Frigate by WhiteBoySamurai.
Submarine and Patrol Boat by Unknown. If anybody know who made these, kindly let me know so I can enter their names into the Readme.
I wish to thank all of above for making this possible, and for helping me out where possible. If I have forgotten anybody, its not intentional and will be corrected. Just drop a line in PM.
Have fun!
Dhimar, 1959.
The Swedish Goverment, buying most of their oil from Dhimar has decided to deploy Fighters to the region of Dhimar to aid the defence of the Kingdom. This is the first war for the Swedes in 150 years...
Information:
This campaign will not overwrite anything, and is a minimal change from the SF2 Campaign.
It will add Division 22, a Swedish Squadron flying the J-29F Tunnan or the DLC J-34 Hawker Hunter in the defence of the Dhimari Empire
during the 59´ Campaign. The idea for this is from an AAR I posted with a custom made campaign, and some players of the game asked
for a playable copy, with a minimal of hazzle.
As such, all you need is included.
However, instead of the J-35A Upgrade, i decided to include a What-If "Field Refit" of the J-29F, nicknamed the JA-29D.
The campaign will upgrade to this aircraft in 1963, since I belive this is more plauable then new aircraft being sent down.
The J29F is made by Wrench, and the readme is included. Big thanks to him for supplying it.
To fly the J34 Hawker Hunter in the campaign, you must own the DLC. I really recommend picking it up.
That is about all...
Happy huntin!
1.1
- A Beta tester playing only in SF2 reported Cockpit problems with the J29F. A fix has been included to remedy this if it appears.
- Fixed a bug where the J-34 Hawker Hunter DLC would not appear in the Campaign.
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NATO Fighters IV+: Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 4
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This package contains a fourth update pack for the NATO Fighters IV+ (NF4+) add-on designed for "Strike Fighters 2: Europe" (SF2E) from ThirdWire. It does several things:
1) Adds new aircraft and ground objects
2) Makes several aircraft flyable
3) Adds new textures to existing aircraft
4) Updates over 100 weapons and guns
5) Fixes or updates numerous other files in the
original NF4+ mod
6) Updates items for Exp. Pack 2 compatibility
This update pack should be applied to SF2E/NF4+ installations that are patched to the Dec2009 or later patch level -- including Feb2010, Mar2010, May2010, Jun2010, or Dec2010 -- and that already have the first, second, and third NF4+ update packs applied.
Please note the those running SF2E Expansion Pack 2 (Dec2010) will have an additional installation step to add Exp. Pack 2 update files to their installations. There are also several "optional" items included in this package -- see below for more information on what they are and how to use them.
If you are running SF2E at the Jun2009b patch level and do NOT intend to update to one of the later patch levels mentioned above, you should NOT apply this update pack.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Installation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Before installing this update pack, please ensure that:
- your SF2E installation is patched to at least the Dec2009 patch level;
- the original NF4+ add-on is installed;
- the first, second, & third update packs (or patches) are applied to
your NF4+ installation.
The four original NF4+ installation packages can be obtained from CombatAce:
http://combatace.com...-1-main-folder/
http://combatace.com...objects-folder/
http://combatace.com...craft-folder-1/
http://combatace.com...craft-folder-2/
The first three update packs can also be had at CombatAce:
http://combatace.com...09-patch-level/
http://combatace.com...-update-pack-2/
http://combatace.com...-update-pack-3/
The latest patches for Strike Fighters 2 can be downloaded from ThirdWire:
http://thirdwire.com/downloads.htm
INSTALLING THE UPDATE
Installation of this update is simple.
1. Copy the contents of the \All_Patch_Levels directory to your SF2E Mod Folder,
overwriting as prompted.
If you are NOT running Exp. Pack 2, then you're finished. If you are running
Exp. Pack 2, then you have one more step.
2. Exp. Pack 2 Only: copy the contents of the \Dec_2010_Patch directory to your
SF2E Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
That's it. You're finished. Please look over the next section on "optional" items included here that you may want to install.
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Optional Items
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The \_Optional directory included in this package contains files to make three aircraft flyable (one available only in Exp. Pack 2). If you have SF2I you might have already made the other two flyable, in which case you you do not need these files.
Here's what's available (by directory).
Canberra20: Contains files to make the Exp. Pack 2 Canberra B.20 flyable. If you
installed Exp. Pack to an install merged with the original SF2 (w/ the
mercenary canmpaign and Desert terrain) then the Exp. Pack 2 installer
should have dropped the Canberra20 in your \Aircraft folder. Simply
copy these files to your \Objects\Aircraft\Canberra20 folder to make
the aircraft flyable.
Mirage5F: Update 3 included files to make the Mirage 5F flyable, but additional files
from SF2I were required. If you do not have SF2I, you can use the alternate
files in this folder to make the Mirage 5F flyable. Simply copy these files
to your \Objects\Aircraft\Mirage5F folder to make the aircraft flyable.
MystereIVA: Update 3 included files to make the Mystere IVA flyable, but additional files
from SF2I were required. If you do not have SF2I, you can use the alternate
files in this folder to make the Mystere IVA flyable. Simply copy these files
to your \Objects\Aircraft\MystereIVA folder to make the aircraft flyable.
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Changes, Fixes, & Additions
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Fixes
-----
- large number of weapons updates/tweaks
- added internal gun ammo wt data for several aircraft
- minor corrections to FlapLid radar unit
- added missing cockpit files to several aircraft
Updates (All Patch Levels)
--------------------------
- updated & revised campaigns
- revised USAF F-4 loadouts
- misc. aircraft fixes, incl. re-naming the old
Lightning F.6 to avoid conflicts with new one
- overhauled Lightning F6 flight model to match 3rdWire fm
- tweaks to AlphaObject settings in the terrain DATA.INI
- AMD_SM_B2: new Super Mystere cockpit
- F-100D_59_RDAF: tweaked skins for SF2 mapping
- F-100D_64_RDAF: tweaked skins for SF2 mapping
- F-84F: made flyable; added refueling probe & Wrench' custom USAF decals
- F-84F (MF): replaced several skins with better versions
- Hunter 4 & 5: made flyable & added serials
- Hunter 51: tweaked skin for SF2 mapping
- Hunters (4-9): Exp. 2 fixes/updates
- Super Mystere B.2: made flyable w/ 4 skins (silver & camo)
- number of other minor fixes/updates to existing aircraft
- several new weapons & drop tanks
- several new new pilots/seats
- two new sounds
- added French carrier station (disabled) to terrain TARGETS.INI
- added several new tank/APC models
- added new destroyed models for tanks
- updated SquadronList.INI to incorporate Exp. Pack 2 additions
Updates (Exp. Pack 2)
---------------------
- updated campaigns
- added '56 campaign
- small INI tweaks to incorporate Exp. 2 changes
- updated B-57B to reflect new model changes
- updated Hunter 4,5,51,6,9 to reflect new model changes
- Canberra B.2: made flyable
- Canberra B.6: made flyable
- Hunter 1 & 2: added serials
New Aircraft
------------
- Canberra B2 (3rd-party model)
- Canberra B6 (3rd-party model)
- F-104C Starfighter
New Skins
---------
- AMD SM B2: additional French Silver skins for units
- Canadair: two new GAF skins
- F-104G_63: RDAF Grey & Camo skins
- F-4D_78: USAF Grey skin
- F-84F (MF): KLU Camo, Jabo33, USAF Silver/Grey
- F-86K: French Silver, KLU Silver
- Hunter 4: KLU Camo skins
- Hunter 6: KLU Camo skin
- JaguarGR: added several new RAF Camo skins
- Lightning F6: new silver & camo skins for units
- Mirage IIIC: silver Alsace & Cigognes skins
- Mystere IVA: four unit-specific silver skins
- Super Mystere B2: four new skins (silver & camo)
- Yak-28B: new camo skin
Optional Items
--------------
- Mirage 5F: alternate cockpit for those without SF2I
- Mystere IVA: alternate cockpit for those without SF2I
- Canberra B.20: files to make flyable (Exp. Pack 2 only)
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Credits
~~~~~~~
As noted above, this update pack adds a number of new items to the NF4+ add-on. These new items are from the following modders, who generously allowed their use:
Ajunaidr ............................... F-104C
Ajunaidr ............................... Canberra B2/B6
USAFMTL/Dave ........................... F-104C skins
Kulbit(80) ............................. Super Mystere B.2 camo skin
Eole ................................... AMD_SM_B2 skins
PGC .................................... Mirage IIIC skins
Paulopanz .............................. Mystere IVA skins, Hunter KLU skins
Sundowner .............................. Lightning F6 skins, F-4D_78 grey skin
ravenclaw_007 .......................... CL-13B GAF camo skins
Greg Thomas ............................ F-104G green RDAF skin
Muesli, Soulfreak ...................... F-84F (MF) skins
Matthew Ouellette ...................... Yak-28 camo skin, F-86K French skin
Bobrock ................................ F-86K KLU skin
Wrench ................................. F-84F USAF decals & mods
Spinners ............................... items from RAF Decals Pack
Ordway & CA_Stary ...................... Super Mystere cockpit
Ordway ................................. Mystere IVA cockpit
rebel ryder ............................ BMP-1
Gepard ................................. T-64
BPAo, Fubar512, & 331Killerbee ......... T-80
SUICIDAL ............................... New Destroyed Tank LODs
Pasko, Patak, & Kesselbrut ............. M60A3
Credit for the original NF4+ add-on goes to Column 5, Dave (USAFMTL) and the rest of the NF4+ team. For a list of all the modders whose work is used in the complete NF4+ add-on, see the original ReadMes included in \OriginalReadmes.
If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let us know. We will get it fixed ASAP.
--------------------------
eburger68 & Dave (USAFMTL)
14 Feb. 2011
Europe 1963: Red Thunder 2
A nice tweak to the stock Red Thunder campaign. With the new MirageIII and Lightning interceptors, I was getting bored of the same old "Kill the Il-28 Beagles" missions. So, I added several wings of Tu-16 for the Soviets, a couple of wings of Tu-22, as well as a few more units of fighters.
For the West, we get a few USMC wings (A-4C, F-4B F-8C), the USAF gets the F-104G (make it flyable, its easy!), and the F-4C. One of the Lightning wings will be upgraded to the F3 early in the campaign as well. MirageIIIC makes a big appearance as well.
I chose 1963 for this campaign because the F-104G was available, the USAF introduced the Phantom, and the Supersonic Tu-22 had just entered service. I could also sneak the Lightning F3 in.
To install, simply extract the CAMPAIGNS folder (or its content if it already exists) into the desired SF2 file in your saved games folder in My Documents. Seems fine with July2011 update so far.
Required: SF2 Europe +Expansion2 , SF2 Vietnam , SF2 Israel
Recommended : Stary's CE terrain update, Flyable F-104G, MirageIIIC(DLC)
How to Flyable F-104G --> http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2/
NATO Fighters 4 Plus for SF2:E Jun 2009 patch only.
Read the readme or suffer the consequences of infinite clowning.
This mod is dedicated to bpao, whose contributions to this mod are far and wide and would of been sorely lacking without his support.
We miss you my friend.
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NATO Fighters IV+: Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 3 The French Connection (as ebruger68 calls it)
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This package contains a third update pack for the NATO Fighters IV+ (NF4+) add-on designed for "Strike Fighters 2: Europe" (SF2E) from ThirdWire. It does several things:
1) Adds a number of new aircraft and ground objects.
2) Makes several aircraft flyable
3) Adds several new textures to existing aircraft.
4) Adds or updates over 100 weapons and guns.
5) Fixes or updates numerous other files in the
original NF4+ mod.
This update pack should be applied to SF2E/NF4+ installations that are patched to the Dec2009 or later patch level -- including Feb2010, Mar2010, May2010, or Jun2010 -- and that already have the first and second update packs applied.
If you are running SF2E at the Jun2009b patch level and do NOT intend to update to one of the later patch levels mentioned above, you should NOT apply this update pack.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Installation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Before installing this update pack, please ensure that:
- your SF2E installation is patched to at least the Dec2009 patch level;
- the original NF4+ add-on is installed;
- the first & second update packs (or patches) are applied to your
NF4+ installation.
The four original NF4+ installation packages can be obtained from CombatAce:
http://combatace.com/files/category/407-sf-series-add-on-missions-and-campaigns/
The first & second update packs can also be had at CombatAce:
http://combatace.com/files/file/11099-nato-fighters-4-patch-post-dec-2009-patch-level/
http://combatace.com/files/file/11300-nato-fighters-iv-post-dec2009-update-pack-2/
The latest patches for Strike Fighters 2 can be downloaded from ThirdWire:
http://thirdwire.com/downloads.htm
Installation of this update is simple: copy the contents of the \To_Mod_Folder directory to your SF2E Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
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Changes, Fixes, & Additions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
New Aircraft
------------
- EF-4C Wild Weasel IV
- Jaguar A
- Mirage F1C
- Mirage F1C-200
- Mirage 2000C
- Mirage 2000D/N
- Super Etendard
(* note: new aircraft not added to campaigns)
Newly Flyable Aircraft
----------------------
- Mirage IIIC (3rdWire model)
- Mirage 5F
- Mystere IVA
(* note: see instructions in each aircraft folder to make flyable)
New Aircraft Textures
---------------------
- F-4F: JG71 37+51 Wolkenmaus
- F-4F_80: JG72 Grey; JG72 Camo
- Mirage IIIE: Ardennes
- Mirage 5F: French Camo 2
New Ground Objects
------------------
- 2S6 Tunguska
- FlapLid radar
- SA-5 Gammon
- SquarePair radar
Other Additions
---------------
- over 90 new weapons (most French)
- 4 new guns
- 19 new aircraft engine sounds, incl. new
F-4M Spey engine sounds
- several new aircraft engine effects
- 4 new RWR .TGAs to support new TEWS radar families
- 4 new pilots
Other Fixes
-----------
- overhauled flight models for JaguarGR, Lightning Fmk.6,
Su-9B, & Su-11
- added missing JaguarGR cockpit textures
- corrected avionics for several aircraft
- tweaked loadouts for several aircraft
- updated TEWS RWR .LSTs to reflect 4 new radar families
- fixed SA-9 & SA-10 launchers & weapons
- added damage .TGAs to several aircraft
- other minor tweaks/corrections to several aircraft
- fixed or updated several weapons & guns
~~~~~~~
Credits
~~~~~~~
As noted above, this update pack adds a number of new items to the NF4+ add-on. These new items are from the following modders, who generously allowed their use:
Storm, Crab02, & Sundowner .............. EF-4C
Sundowner ............................... F-4F skins
The Mirage Factory ...................... Jaguar A
BPAO .................................... Mirage F-1C
Sony Tuckson, ndicki, & ravenclaw_007 ... Mirage F-1C Skins
Aleks, Erwin Hans, & Gepard ............. Mirage 2000C
Torno & Muesli .......................... Mirage 2000C Skins
Amokfloo, Florian, & Fougamagister ...... Mirage 2000D/N
Spiff ................................... Mirage 2000D update
Ludo .................................... Mirage 5F French Camo 2 skin
Ludo .................................... Mirage IIIE Ardennes skin
Foxmonter ............................... Super Etendard
Pappychksix, Pierrot66, & Migfly ........ Super Etendard skins
Gabilon ................................. 2S6 Tunguska
FastCargo ............................... SA-5 Gammon
MontyCZ ................................. FlapLid
FastCargo ............................... SquarePair
Credit for the original NF4+ add-on goes to Column 5, Dave (USAFTML) and the rest of the NF4+ team. For a list of all the modders whose work is used in the complete NF4+ add-on, see the original ReadMes included in \OriginalReadmes.
If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let us know. We will get it fixed ASAP.
--------------------------
eburger68 & Dave (USAFMTL)
9 Oct. 2010
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NATO Fighters IV+: Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 2
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This package contains a second update pack for the NATO Fighters IV+ (NF4+) add-on designed for "Strike Fighters 2: Europe" (SF2E) from ThirdWire. It does several things:
1) Updates the NF4+ add-on to make full use of SF2's
new radar, ECM, ARM, and ECM pod capabilities.
2) Adds a number of new aircraft and ground objects.
3) Adds several new textures to existing aircraft.
4) Adds or updates over 100 weapons and guns.
5) Fixes or updates numerous other files in the
original NF4+ mod.
This update pack should be applied to SF2E/NF4+ installations that are patched to the Dec2009 or later patch level -- including Feb2010, Mar2010, May2010, or Jun2010 -- and that already have the first update pack applied. If you are running SF2E at the Jun2009b patch level and do NOT intend to update to one of the later patch levels mentioned above, you should NOT apply this update pack.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Installation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Before installing this update pack, please ensure that:
- your SF2E installation is patched to at least the Dec2009 patch level;
- the original NF4+ add-on is installed;
- the first update pack (or patch) is applied to your NF4+ installation.
The four original NF4+ installation packages can be obtained from CombatAce:
http://combatace.com/files/category/407-sf-series-add-on-missions-and-campaigns/
The first update pack can also be had at CombatAce:
http://combatace.com/files/file/11099-nato-fighters-4-patch-post-dec-2009-patch-level/
The latest patches for Strike Fighters 2 can be downloaded from ThirdWire:
http://thirdwire.com/downloads.htm
Installation of this update is simple: copy the contents of the \To_Mod_Folder directory to your SF2E Mod Folder, overwriting as prompted.
Please note: This update does install revised campaign files for the 1979 campaign. If you are in the middle of a 1979 campaign, the new files will break your campaign. You can either delete your in-progress campaign or hold off on installing the new campaign files until you have finished your current campaign.
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Changes, Fixes, & Additions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Radar/RWR/ECM SF2 Updates
-------------------------
Corrected, fixed, or added as needed:
- aircraft radar data & family designations
- aircraft RWR statements
- TEWS RWR lists
- aircraft internal jammer data
- ECM pod data
- ARM missile data
- ground radar data & family designations
- TEWS RWR display .TGAs
New Aircraft
------------
- F-106A Delta Dart
- RF-104G Starfighter (KLU)
- Su-11 Fishpot-C
(* note: new aircraft not added to campaigns)
New Aircraft Skins
------------------
- F-104G: 4 Stormo (AMI 1963)
- OV-10A: USAF Camo
New Ground Units
----------------
- ChaparralL/G
- Roland
- SA-3DL/QL
- Sidenet
- Spoonrest
- Stinger Site
Other Updates/Additions
-----------------------
- made minor fix to 1979 campaign
- added custom Gau-8 cannon sound
- added AV-8 pilot
- added around 100 new weapons
- fixed/updated around a dozen other weapons
- added 4 new custom guns
- numerous fixes to various aircraft
~~~~~~~
Credits
~~~~~~~
As noted above, this update pack adds a number of new items to the NF4+ add-on. These new items are from the following modders, who generously allowed their use:
Pasko and Column5 ................... Su-11 Fishpot-C
Pasko, Column5, & Kesselbrut ........ F-106A Delta Dart
Bobrock & Stefano ................... F-104G/RF-104G skins
JSF Aggie ........................... OV-10A USAF Camo skin
MontyCZ ............................. Hardened Stinger Site
Gabilon ............................. Roland
Pasko ............................... Chaparral, SA-3 DL/QL, Sidenet, Spoonrest
Credit for the original NF4+ add-on goes to Column 5, Dave (USAFTML) and the rest of the NF4+ team. For a list of all the modders whose work is used in the complete NF4+ add-on, see the original ReadMes included in \OriginalReadmes.
If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let us know. We will get it fixed ASAP.
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eburger68 & Dave (USAFMTL)
8 Sept. 2010
2010 July 12
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Update for SF2:War For Israel (World Against Israel) Campaign Mod.
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History:
V1.0F update
You do not need this if you Downloaded the v1.0F
War For Israel Campaign file.
v1.0b:
Fixed the Mig-21MF Skin Directory name.
Fixed some weapons so that FireEffect shows up in
new version of SF2 series.
Changed Mig-29C Syrian skin for EricJ's "Syrian
MiG-29C Desert Splinter skin" to reflect campaign
region. Nice Skin.
Updated the TextureSet.ini for the German Mig-29C.
And Changed the Pilot in the MIG-29C_DATA.ini.
Changed The F-15D data ini Nation to ISRAEL. I know
these would be F-15I's but it's too long to Explain.
Steam and wake effects for Carriers should work.
v1.01F:
This is a cumulative patch with 1.0b integrated.
Added the Squadronlist to the PilotData dir as required.
Added Groundobjects not showing up.
Added effects to *data.ini's for aircraft.
Added and replaced some aircraft skins.
Added Flyable Israeli-U.S. F-16A Netz USAF 2nd Eagle Squadron to Campaign.
This was already in the campaign, but not flyable before.
Tweaked enemy squadron count a little but still a busy Campaign.
Fixed F-16I Sufa NoJettisionTank so external Tanks eject.
Added missing Mig-21 engine sounds.
Several F-15 fixes.
Several A-10A fixes.
v1.02:
Some Fixes and updates to the newer SF2 June 2010 Third Wire Patch.
Added The F-22 in by request.
Added MarcFighters Mi-8 which was orignally planned. Flyable but Suicide.
Added Syrian, Egyptian and New World Order Flyable Campaign Careers.
Added new Screens and Loadout Files.
Added HAWK's defence to Israel.
Added Grizzly's to Arab and Egyptian Forces.
Included updated GROUNDOBJECTLIST.LST to the the GroundObjects Folder.
Other Carriers Aircraft should work fine even if you're Land Based.
Changed all Hangar Screens to JPG format. You can Delete the old BMP's.
Changed Loadout images all to TGA's, can del old Loadout.BMP's
Other minor additions.
v1.02F:
Fixed Radar Cross Sections.
Fixed a couple Screens not showing.
Added Fuselage Vortex effects to some more Aircraft.
Updated F-15's FlightData's to FastCargo's Release.
Adjusted Engine Power to F-35's.
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Install:
Install The Original SF2:War For Israel according to the ReadMe which is all
that's Required. It's ok if you've updated to v1.01F but not required....Then
delete the "Mig-21MF" Folder and all the "F-15s" Folders in the Mod "Aircraft"
Folder. Delete all the *.bmp's in the Campaign Mod Folder if using Original
1.0 Campaign or the 1.0b update Download. Drop the Folders from the Update
into the "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael" Mod Directory and let it Overwrite.
Remember when you use the Third Wire patches, You will need to use a new
renamed SF2 "EXE" to "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.exe". Backup the Mods
Directory files first, then move them back to the Mod Folder after running the
newly named exe then deleting the contents of the Aircraft Folder. Overwrite.
Deleting the GroundObjects is not necessary.
Also I recommend Using Stary's SF2:Israel terrain update. Awesome!
Put it in the SF2:WFI Mod Terrain\IsraelME Folder in the Mod Dir and drop my
Terrain\IsraelME\INI's in on it and Overwrite, but use his IsraelME_DATA.INI.
Thanks
Spectre8750
spectre8750@gmail.com
Thanks to eburger68 for the incredible work he did on getting this updated. Thank you sir.
Dave (USAFMTL)
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NATO Fighters IV+: Post-Dec2009 Update Pack
-------------------------------------------
This package contains an update pack for the NATO Fighters IV+ (NF4+) add-on designed for "Strike Fighters 2: Europe" (SF2E) from ThirdWire. It does several things:
1) Updates the NF4+ add-on for use with the SF2E
Dec2009 & later patch levels.
2) Adds several new aircraft and AAA objects.
3) Adds a number of new textures to existing aircraft.
4) Fixes or updates numerous other files in the
original NF4+ mod.
This update pack should be applied to SF2E/NF4+ installations that are patched to the Dec2009 or later patch level, including Feb2010, Mar2010, or May2010. If you are running SF2E at the Jun2009b patch level and do NOT intend to update to one of the later patch levels mentioned above, you should NOT apply this update pack.
To get to the original NF4+ files you need to go here:
http://combatace.com/files/category/407-sf2-series-add-on-missions-and-campaigns/
Changes, Fixes, & Additions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
New Aircraft
------------
- Canberra B(1)8: added
- F-4M_80_TMF: added
- F-4M_85_TMF: added
- F-4JUK: added
- Su-24: added
Upgraded Aircraft
-----------------
- B-57B : made flyable
- EF-111A: updated LODs
- F-111D: updated LODs
- F-111F: updated LODs; added missing SLIMER.TGA to skins
- F-4D: added USAFGrey1 skin
- F-4D_67: added USAFGrey1 skin
- F-4D_75: subbed Sundowner's USAFCamo1 textures
- F-4D_78: subbed Sundowner's USAFCamo1 textures
- F-4D_78: added USAFGreen1 skin
- F-4E_75: subbed Sundowner's USAFCamo1/2 textures
- F-4E_78: subbed Sundowner's USAFCamo1/2 textures
- F-4E_78: added USAFGreen1 & USAFGrey1 skins
- F-4G_85: added 81st TFS skin
- F-4M: added custom sounds
- F-4M_75: added custom sounds; adjusted USERLIST.INI
- F-16A Block 1: added Kreelin's Sep. 2008 fm
- F-84F_MF: added ThirdWire SF2 flight model
- Jaguar GR.1: added 2 RAF skin; tweaked names of others
- Mirage 5BA/IIIC/IIIE: added ThirdWire SF2 flight models
- Mirage IIIC: added BleuDA skin
- RF-84F: added French skin (sans Suez stripes)
- RF-84F: added 52c skin (per Campaign 1)
- Tornado GR.1A: added 14 sqn skin
- Other: added new hangar/loading screens, loadout images,
UserLists, destroyed models, & damage holes to aircraft
as appropriate/needed
Other Updates
-------------
- Campaigns 1-4: updated & corrected
- Flight: added sight textures for F-117A, AV-8B, & Su-25
for adjusted years
- AAA: updated ground units & guns; added tracers
- AAA: added Gepard, M-167 VADS, & M-42 Duster
- AAA: added ZPU-4 & ZiL-157 ZPU-1
- EnvironmentSystem: re-configured cloud layers to eliminate
unsightly clipping
- Terrain: added LimitedNations statement to main .INI; added
Spain & USMC to Nations.INI
- Other: added a number of weapons, pilots, guns, & sounds
either to support new aircraft or to fill in previously
missing items
General SF2 post-Dec2009 Updates
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- Hangar/Loading Screens: converted to .JPG format
- Loadout Images: coverted to .TGA format
- Damage Holes: changed to .DDS on default aircraft
- F-4 DATA.INIs: updated to use new node names
- Cockpit Positions: checked & updated as needed
- HUD/DTVFilter Materials: added & updated as needed
- Effects: added proper shaders to all effects
- EnvironmentSystem: added proper Dec2009 shaders & new
environment parameters
- Menu Screens: coverted to .JPG format
- Non-decal TGAs: copied to aircraft texture folders
** Please note that this update package includes all the fixes and updates from the "NF4+ Fixpack & AAA Add-on" released in Oct. 2009.
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Credits
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As noted above, this update pack adds a number of new items to the NF4+ add-on. These new items are from the following modders, who generously allowed their use:
The Mirage Factory & Sundowner ...... F-4M_80, F-4M_85, F-4JUK
Sundowner ........................... new USAF F-4 skins
Ahmed Junaid Raza ................... Canberra B(1)8
Veltro2K, Lindr2, & Tunderchief ..... Su-24 Fencer
FastCargo ........................... updated E/F-111 lods
Suicidal/Banidos Team ............... M-167 VADS
Gabilon & MiGMaster ................. Gepard
Kesselbrut .......................... ZiL-157 ZPU-1
Kreelin ............................. F-16A Block 1 flight model
Credit for the original NF4+ add-on goes to Column 5, Dave (USAFMTL), hgbn and the rest of the NF4+ team. For a list of all the modders whose work is used in the complete NF4+ add-on, see the original ReadMes included in \OriginalReadmes.
Thanks to Crusader and Brain32 for assistance putting this update pack together.
If we have neglected to credit anyone here, please let us know. We will get it fixed ASAP.
FLY THEM ALL (CHARLIE INCLUDED)
29 Apr 2011
This will add DO's carrier to use with TMF new F-14 Tomcat mod. Also uses Kess's USS Tarawa LHA-1. For that it uses AV-8B DA. I made a Det of VMFA-542 of 4 AV-8B's to be launched from the USS Tarawa.
The popular DS mod updated to SF2 standards.
Red Alert Vietnam
NATO Fighters 4 Plus for SF2:E Jun 2009 patch only.