NATO Fighters 4+ Part 5

NATO Fighters Update #5 by eburger

 

This version is for the latest patch versions and lots of "goodies".

 

You will need NF4+ Parts 1-4 of course to have a complete mod.

 

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NATO Fighters IV+: Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 5
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This package contains a fifth 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) Adds new textures to existing aircraft

 

3) Adds large number of new ground objects

 

4) Updates or adds over 200 weapons and guns

 

5) Fixes or updates numerous other files in the
original NF4+ mod

 

6) Updates items for May2011 & Exp. Pack 2 compatibility

 

This update pack should be applied to SF2E/NF4+ installations that are patched to the Dec2009 or later patch level and that already have the first four NF4+ update packs applied.

 

IMPORTANT: If your NF4 installation includes Exp. Pack 2, you must be running at the May2011 patch level or later.

 

Please note the those running at the May2011 patch level or later will have an additional installation step to add update files for that patch level to their installations. Those running SF2E Expansion Pack 2 will have still another installation step (after installing the May2011 updates).

 

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Installation
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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 four 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 four 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/
http://combatace.com...-update-pack-4/

 

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 \1_All_Patch_Levels directory to your SF2E Mod Folder,
overwriting as prompted.

 

If you are NOT running at the May2011 patch level or later (incl. exp. Pack 2),
then you're finished. If you are running at the May2011 patch level or later,
then proceed to the next step.

 

2. May2011 Patch Level: if you are running at the May2011 patch level or later, then
copy the contents of the \2_May2011 directory to your SF2E Mod Folder, overwriting
as prompted.

 

If your NF4+ install does NOT include Exp. Pack 2, then you're finished. If your
NF4+ includes Exp. Pack 2, then you have one more step.

 

3. Exp. Pack 2 Only: copy the contents of the \3_ExpPack2 directory to your SF2E Mod
Folder, overwriting as prompted.

 

That's it. You're finished.

 

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Changes, Fixes, & Additions
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New Aircraft
- AV-8A Harrier
- Su-17
- Su-17M2
- Su-17M4
- Su-20A
- Su-22
- Su-22M
- Su-22M3
- Su-22M4
- Su-24M
- Tu-22M3

 

Other New Items
- added 26 new ground objects, including APCs, tanks, trucks,
as well as misc. other items
- added large number of new weapons & tanks, many to support
new aircraft
- added 8 new guns
- added 11 new pilots/seats (most for new aircraft)
- added 28 new sounds (most for new aircraft)

 

Aircraft Updates (All Patch Levels)
- adjusted shadow data for a number of aircraft
- performed minor tweaks/corrections to F-86K, F-102A, F-104A, F-106A,
MiG-15bis, MiG-29As, Mirage 5BA, Mirage IIIC (TMF), Mirage IIIE (TMF),
Su-27, & Tornado F.3
- tweaked flight models for all F-16As
- overhauled rocket stations/loadouts for F-84F (TMF)
- added new camo texture to F-86K
- updated Javelin w/ Wrench's mods
- added six new textures to Javelin
- overhauled MiG-31 w/ updated avionics & loadouts
- overhauled flight models for Mirage 2000C & Mirage 2000D/N
- added new drop tanks for Mirage 2000C
- overhauled avionics & loadouts for Su-9B, Su-11, Su-15A, Su-15TM
- completely overhauled Su-17M & Su-17M3
- overhauled Su-24
- overhauled Yak-25M & Yak-28B w/ latest updates from Lindr2
- added several new skins to Yak-25M

 

Misc. Updates (All Patch Levels)
- updated campaigns, incorporating latest updates from ThirdWire
- performed large number of weapons updates/tweaks
- updated a number of Soviet AAA guns, SAMs, and radars
- removed ability to target aircraft from several Soviet tanks
- updated SquadronList.INI to incorporate Aug2011 additions
- updated SoundList.ini to incorporate May2011 changes

 

May2011 Updates
- updated WP effects w/ Stary's changes
- updated EnvironmentSystem.INI for May2011 using tweaks/changes
from Stary & PanamaRed
- updated B-57B, Hunter 4, Hunter 5, Hunter 6, Hunter 51, Hunter 9,
& MiG-15bis to incorporate May2011 changes (already done for Exp.
Pack 2)
- updated CF-104s, F-104G, & F-104G_82 to incorporate May2011 changes
- incorporated new May2011 skins into CF-104_72, F-4M, F-4M_75, F-84F,
Hunter 4, Hunter 5, Hunter 51, Hunter 6, Hunter 9, & Mystere IVA

 

Exp. Pack 2 Updates
- updated campaigns, incorporating latest updates from ThirdWire
- incorporated new May2011 skins for Canberra 2, Canberra 6, Canberra 20,
Hunter 1, & Hunter 2

 

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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:

 

Wrench ........................................... AV-8A Harrier for SF2
Stary & PanamaRed ................................ updated EnvironmentSystem.INI
Paulopanz ........................................ F-86K updates
Wrench ........................................... Javelin updates & new skins
The Mirage Factory ............................... updated flight models for Mirage 2000C/D/N
Lindr2 ........................................... Su-17, Su-17M2, Su-17M4, Su-20A, Su-22
Su-22M, Su-22M3, Su-22M4
Lindr2 ........................................... updates for Su-17M & Su-17M3
Lindr2 ........................................... Su-24M
Lindr2 ........................................... updates for Su-24
Paulpanz ......................................... Yak-25M updates
Lindr2 ........................................... Yak-28B updates
Pasko ............................................ Euro & Desert SAMS/Vehicles Packs
Abhi ............................................. AN-TQ1 Avenger
Wrench ........................................... M-51 Skysweeper, SA-8/B Mobile SAMs,
US 90mm AA
Ojcar & Kesselbrut ............................... Bofors L70 AA Gun
Kesselbrut/Gerald14 .............................. M3A1
Kesselbrut ....................................... ZiL Family Transport Pack
Crusader ......................................... BM-14-16 Katyuscha Mod
RebelRyder ....................................... BMP-1, BMP-1_AT-3, BRDM-2, BRDM-2_AT,
BRDM-3, ZiS Canvas
Suicidal ......................................... BTR-60, Humvees
Razvan Stanciu & EricJ ........................... BTR-80A
grumpapotamus .................................... Lynx APC
bigal1 ........................................... SCUD Launcher

 

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)
22 Aug. 2011