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July 2021 =============== Royal Netherlands Air Force NF-5A Freedom Fighter Volume II VERSION 1.0 ------------------------------------------------------------ We are proud to present the NF-5A RNLAF, the Canadair variant of the Northrop F-5a, one of the most enduring American military aircraft designs ever produced during the Cold War period. The Canadair NF-5A was essentially similar to the Canadian AF CF-5 but introduced several modifications, the most important being the more powerful J-85Can-15 engines, Doppler radar navigation system, arrestor hook, two large split air intake doors aft of the main wing trailing edge on both sides of the fuselage to provide extra air to the engines (later also used for F-5E type), and provision to carry the larger 275 gallon under-wing fuel tanks. The aircraft also featured maneuvering leading edge flaps, a strengthened windscreen, and was the only F-5a to operate a two position nose gear. It has been our goal to provide to the simmer a highly detailed model and texture base which preserve the beautiful lines of this aircraft; and to engineer flight model files and a cockpit/gauge file-set that are authentic and add to the immersion of the flying experience within the Strike Fighters 2 series. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: -------------------------- 1. Copy the contents of the "To Mods Folder(s)" to your SF2 Mod directory. Allow directory merging and overwrites, provided the overwrites pertain to "fake pilot" entries, as well as weapons made by ravenclaw_007, which are included in this and many other releases. 2. Add the entries of "ADD_TO_SOUNDLIST.txt" to your SOUNDLIST.INI (located in the "user\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Flight" folder).If one does not exist, then you will need to extract it using the 3rdWire CAT extract utility. You are simply required to substitute the "XXX"s with the next sequential number in the sound file section of the file. NOTE 1: ------------ Both Regular and Higher resolution cockpit textures are included in their own distinct folders in the package. The user may alternate between the two by "commenting out" the relevant line in the NF-5A_COCKPIT.INI [CockpitData] Directory=cockpit <---This is the default //Directory=cockpit_Lo-Fi In order to "activate" the higher resolution textures you would decomment the previous line and comment out the next line, thus: [CockpitData] //Directory=cockpit Directory=cockpit_Lo-Fi <---This is now Low-Res NOTE 2: ------------ Another frame-rate friendly option for those with older hardware is to use the Next level of Detail Model as the primary external model. This simply involves changing the first line in the F-5A_HAF.ini from this.. [LOD001] Filename=NF-5a.LOD to this.. [LOD001] Filename=NF-5a_002.LOD Much effort was made to provide those with lower end systems an alternative lower poly-model to be able to enjoy the F-5a, so please take advantage of this _002.LOD model should you experience frame-rate issues. While not as "rounded" as the Higher poly version, it is nonetheless just as detailed and extensive. NOTE 3: ------------ For those who may find loading times excessive, the .jpg files in the texture folders can be reduced to 50% of their size without sacrificing too much surface detail. Keys: ------- SHIFT+0 -> canopy open -/= (Default thrust vector Keys) -> elevator trim CREDITS: Sophocles - 3D Model, Cockpit, textures Ravenclaw_007 - Project "God-Father" 3D Modeling, Animations, Weapons, Research, Beta testing Baffmeister - Flight model, weapons edits, Avionics, Beta testing Soulfreak - Decals, Research, 2 F-16 Camo scheme skins and 2 NATO scheme skins Crusader - Avionics and data tweaks, Beta testing Guuruu -Sounds and Afterburner effects, Beta testing Guest contributors: Gkabs - pilot figure Logan4 - Avionics tweaks, radar ranging gunsight. Cliff7600 -Avionics tweaks, functioning horizontal trim indicator Special Thanks to the staff and members of Combatace.com whose passion and efforts have enabled this game to endure, and to provide so much fun and excitement! Additionally, many thanks to the following Combat-Ace Modders, who either actively contributed to the project over the years, or who invested their time either providing much needed hints and help, or researching various aspects of the model. Brain-32 - Modeling advice, initial cockpit.cfg + more NeverEnough - Initial work on the Flight model Russouk2004 - Always answering questions when I needed help..Cheers!! Derk - Many, many references!!! Blade - Excellent mini-tutorial on damage textures Finally, thanks to TK and Thirdwire for creating such a fantastic game. **************************************************************** FEATURES: * A highly detailed external 3d model, including all features specific to the NF-5A including "F-5E" type Nose gear, animated auxiliary engine doors, arrestor hook, underside air intakes for the more powerful engines, external chaff and flare dispensers, and 275 gallon external wing tanks. * Specular color and Normal (bump) maps. * Seven Level of Detail models (LODs), providing an almost seamless transition from distance to distance; and perhaps more importantly, ensuring that the frame-rate "impact" of the aircraft is as low as possible. * Two sets of highly detailed external Fuel Tanks by ravenclaw_007; both the 150 gallon Factory tanks and the 275 gallon variants; the NF-5A being the only F-5a variant to carry them. *Functioning AN/ALE-40 Chaff and Flare dispensers exclusive to the RNLAF NF-5A * Extensively fine-tuned flight parameters in the aircraft data configuration files, emphasizing the NF-5A's agile and highly maneuverable characteristics - courtesy of Baffmeister. * Functioning maneuvering flaps deployable up to 450 knots, which allow for tighter sustained turns .. also credited to Baffmeister. * 5 high resolution texture sets; thoroughly researched historic depictions of the Aircraft fielded by many RNLAF Squadrons. * Quality sound-set included. Base sounds, by Guuruu, were sourced from existing recordings of various aircraft at air-shows and were modified to match the prominent characteristics of the F-5A General Electric turbojets, the "buzz" of the M39 Pontiac 20mm machinegun, and the flap/Air-brake, undercarriage deployment and retraction sequences of the Freedom Fighter. * Super detailed dedicated NF-5A 'Virtual Cockpit' with animated throttle control, rudder pedals, control stick, landing gear lever, canopy, canopy lever, drag-chute lever, weapons selectors and weapon station arming flick switches, ..and more. *Accurate and functional representation of the Saab RGS2 lead computing gun sight, with accurate aiming mark (Mechanics by Crusader and Logan4). * A full complement of highly (or should I say "insanely" detailed weapons carried by the RNLAF NF-5A, all by ravenclaw_007. * Comprehensive RNLAF Loadouts representing the weapons carriage evolution of the NF-5A in Dutch service from 1972 to the 1991 by ravenclaw_007. * Complex animation of canopy opening mechanism, and animated Turbine blades; both thanks to ravenclaw_007. * GKAB's superb highly detailed crew figure with authentically modeled oxygen mask and flight helmet. * All new afterburner, emitter, and engine smoke effects by Guuruu. * Saab RGS2 lead computing gun sight with both Air to Air and Air to Ground modes. * Functioning elevator trim controls and gauge, using the Thrust Vector Controls; courtesy of Cliff7600. ****************************************************** PILOT NOTES ----------- NF-5A Limit and Reference Speeds. [Indicated Airspeeds] FLAPS (FULL DEFLECTION): 300kts for both leading and trailing edge. FLAPS (MANOUEVERING): 450kts for both leading and trailing edge NOTE: The F-5A uses full flaps for take off but due to a game bug you must manually select full flaps for take off when player flown. The AI will use full flaps although you can hear the flap sound cycling between flap 1 and flap 2. LANDING GEAR: 240kts DRAG CHUTE: 165kts CANOPY: 50kts NOSE WHEEL STEERING: 65kts MAXIMUM INDICATED AIRSPEED: 710kts [redline] MAXIMUM MACH: 1.72 Mach design limit but thrust/drag limited to about mach 1.50 in a 60deg dive from 50,000ft. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAKE OFF ROTATION SPEEDS 13500lbs: 155kts [full internal fuel and two sidewinders] 20500lbs: 195kts [about the maximum weight possible with included stores] NOTE: Use full flaps for take off! Adding 6kts for every 1000lbs above 13500lbs should give good aft stick/rotation speeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIMB SPEEDS Military Power 13500lbs: 375kts with a transition to mach 0.89 20500lbs: 310kts with a transition to mach 0.74 Maximum Power 13500lbs: 595kts with a transition to mach 0.93 20500lbs: 480kts with a transition to mach 0.85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINAL APPROACH SPEEDS With 500lbs fuel remaining and some empty racks use 160kts. Add 5kts for every additional 500lbs of fuel. NOTE: Target touch down speed is 20kts less than final approach speed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RGS2 Gunsight -------------------------------------------------------- We have simulated the two main modes of the sight, one for Air to Ground, and one for Air to Air. The Air to Ground reticle assumes 3 different levels of depression according to the air to ground ordnance selected; bombs, rockets or guns. Due to game limitations, the Air to Air aiming mark is set up for lead computing of a target at 213meters (or 700 feet). We have included another gun sight option, whereby lead is calculated for targets all the way out to 4000ft. This has involved adding a ranging radar (which the NF-5A didn't have) but this solution allows lead computing for targets further out than 700 feet - something the RGS2 was capable of. The radar ranging option is the default but the user can copy the files from the "Standard" subfolder of the Avionics_Alt folder (located in the Aircraft folder) and switch out the ini files. If you're unhappy with either of the two options you can simply copy paste the files from the folder you prefer. ************************************************************* Agreement _________ THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT ARE TO BE EXCLUSIVELY HOSTED BY COMBATACE.COM AND MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE. THIS PACKAGE AND ANY PARTS HEREIN MAY NOT BE UPLOADED AS PART OF ANOTHER MOD NOR MUST THEY BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE EITHER IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS PERMISSION. ************************************************************* Sophocles July 2021

This model is created from the old freeware AlphaSim B-57B which is a LOT more work than most folks realise. Pit is by myself but not 100% correct. Lots of ini work by Wrench......without Kev's help this model would not of made it to this downloads section. Read the readme and enjoy.

Republic F-105B Thunderchief (Stand in) Uses the TW F-105D model as a stand in with the following mods: - Removed nose pitot tube and added one to the left outer wing via fakepilot method. - Data.ini edits (weight, thrust, service year etc). - Ranging radar only. - Re-painted and re-panel lined the nose to re-shape it into that of the F-105B. - Moved cannon port. - Canopy can open. - Removed bombay fuel tank. - Cockpit is from the F-84F as the F-105B did not have the 'tape' style instruments or a radar scope like the F-105D - Added 'fighter sweep' mission as if a shooting war had developed during the Cuban Missile Crisis some of the 4th TFW F-105B Squadrons were tasked with an Air Superiority role. - One generic USAF silver skin using stock decals and another for the 335th TFS, 4th TFW that forward deployed to Macoy AFB during the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. To Install: - Un-pack and drop into your mods folder. Credits: - TW for the F-105D. - Sundowner for the template. - Zurawski & Gunrunner for the cockpit.

SF2 F-104 Starfighter Super Mega Pack 2016 v3.5 By Viper63a et al! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOTH SF2E AND DLC28 ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS MOD! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE1: If you already downloaded version 3.1, you just need to download and install the patch to upgrade from version 3.1 to 3.5 Please read the Read Me in the Patch file. NOTE2: This mod WILL replace stock F-104s and may conflict with any other F-104 mod you may have installed - SO BACK UP unless you crave drama! SF2 Europe (merged or not) and DLC28 is REQUIRED, REALLY. If you don't have these, this mod will not work for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After flying FastCargo's excellent "Classified Mission Mod (Version 1.1)" pack, I got re-introduced to the F-104 Starfighters. So take a look at FastCargo's mod in the link below. Some install work is required, but well worth it.... http://combatace.com/files/file/11458-classified-mission-mod-version-11/ Firstly - I take NO CREDIT for the work contained in this pack. I made some of them better (All new skins, decals...etc), but I was not the creator. I am just a reflection of the excellent work that can be found here in CA. So here is my humble contribution to the collective. Thank you all for your mod packs! What's in this pack? In a nutshell, I downloaded some F-104 mods to check out the 104s (turned into downloading almost ALL of them, two of the best being Wrench's DLC28 F-104 Pack and MigBusters "Thirdwire F-104A/C Pack 1 1.0 " pack. Then added a bunch of other packs that caught my eye. There were lots of conflicts, broken decal links, leaking LODs...etc etc...So I started merging - fixing - reskinning - re-decaling and generally upgrading all the packs into one merged and hopefully easier to install pack. This is my "Best of the breed" F-104 Super Pack and I thought you may like a copy. Again, SF2E and DLC28 are REQUIRED, but other than that, everything else is in this pack to start flying the F-104 Starfighters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This pack includes F-104 skins, new pilots, hanger, loading, loadout, decals and everything else you need to start flying the F-104s... CF-104 CF-104_72 CF-104_76 F-104A F-104A_60 F-104B F-104C F-104C_61 F-104C_65 F-104C_66 F-104C_67 F-104D F-104F F-104G F-104G(O) F-104G(O)NL F-104G_82 F-104G_GAF F-104G_GN F-104G_ROCAF F-104J F-104S-ASA-CB F-104S-ASA-CI F-104S-ASA-M F-104S-CB F-104S-CI F-104S-CB_tur NF-104A RF-104G If you find any issues or concerns, please let me know via the Support Topic section for this mod... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case. * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed). My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)... C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2... Original "Readmes" are in the Extra folder with some other goodies... Enjoy! =Viper= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to take a minute and thank these people for taking the time to contact me with fixes, upgrades and assistance to make this a better package! THANKS! KJakker - Major help with upgrading the cockpits! Thanks! Fanatic Modder for his assistance, INI files and corrections! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Used alot, parts or refereneced the packs below... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified Mission Mod (Version 1.1) - FastCargo http://combatace.com/files/file/11458-classified-mission-mod-version-11/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thirdwire F-104A/C Pack 1 - MigBuster http://combatace.com/files/file/15243-thirdwire-f-104ac-pack-1/ 3rd Wire for the F-104 Models and pits Skins / new Decals & Flight Model changes: MiGbuster IR Sensor: Spillone Cockpit grey repaint files: Ordway Templates based on previous work: Paulopanz/Spillone/Soulfreak/Ianapa Other decals and previous ini edits: WRENCH & USAFMTL Dave Fake pilot mod: FastCargo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SF2 DLC #28: F-104A Starfighter, Pakistani Air Force - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104A Starfighter Skins Pak, Part 2 - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104C (61) Starfighter Skins/Ini Pak, Part 1 - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104C (66) Starfighter Skins/Ini Pak, Part 2 - Wrench http://combatace.com/files/file/14664-sf2-dlc-28-f-104a-starfighter-pakistani-air-force/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14671-sf2-dlc-28-f-104a-starfighter-skins-pak-part-2/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14674-sf2-dlc-28-f-104c-61-starfighter-skinsini-pak-part-1/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14675-sf2-dlc-28-f-104c-66-starfighter-skinsini-pak-part-2/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104A Pack - Spillone104 F-104C Pack 1.1 - Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/13082-f-104a-pack/ http://combatace.com/files/file/13083-f-104c-pack/ Original F-104A: Ajunaidr Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104 Textures : Spillone104 and Paulopanz Decals : USAFMTL (Dave) and Paulopanz Fake pilot mod: FastCargo INIs : Spillone104 Effects : Spillone104 Sounds : Spillone104 Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lockheed NF-104A for SF2 - Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/11594-lockheed-nf-104a-for-sf2/ Added 3D parts: Spillone104 Textures : Spillone104 with great Bobrock templates. Decals : JimBib Fake pilot mod: FastCargo INI and FM : Starfighter2 and Spillone104 Effects : Starfighter2, X-Ray and Spillone104 Sounds : Spillone104 Beta testers : X-Ray, Starfighter2 and TheTestPilot Special thanks to the Team that created the original NF-104A mod for SFP1. (original readme included!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West German Marine Zippers - 7eleven JaboG 36 "Westfalen" F-104G - Hopsten Air Base - 7eleven http://combatace.com/files/file/14366-west-german-marine-zippers/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14368-jabog-36-westfalen-f-104g-hopsten-air-base-ca-1972/ original model by - Third Wire GAF F-104G temp by - ravenclaw_007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMI & KLU Recon F-104G with Orpheus pod 1.0 - paulopanz http://combatace.com/files/file/14214-ami-klu-recon-f-104g-with-orpheus-pod/ - Spillone104 new 3D parts & Orpheus upgrades - Steve S original SF-1 Orpheus - BobRock F-104G temps - Paulopanz skins, decals, screens, data.inis edits & upgrades ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104G_ROCAF - ace888 http://combatace.com/files/file/11723-f-104g-rocaf/ TK/Thirdwire Spillone104 Starfighter2 FastCargo Crab-02 Spectre8750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turkish Air Force F-104S CB for SF2 v1.2 - PureBlue http://combatace.com/files/file/12999-turkish-air-force-f-104s-cb-for-sf2/ Based on Thirdwire's F-104G model, also drop tanks by TW Skins from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Steve_S and Bobrock Avionics/Sounds from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Spillone Decals & SEA Skin from Soulfreak's "TuAF Zippers" pack. Cockpit textures from "F-104G High-Resolution Cockpit Textures 1.0 2005/10/29 by ? MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007 F-104S pylons and other additional 3D Parts by Crab_02 Historical information from Serhat Güvenç's article on Zipper magazine (pdf included) INI Tweaks, Loadouts, Hangar screens and packaging by me, Pureblue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104S pack for SF2 1.0+Fix- Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/12632-f-104s-pack-for-sf2/ http://combatace.com/files/file/12635-f-104s-quick-fix/ Added 3D details, Fuel tanks, INI work, flight model, sounds and effects: Spillone104 Texture and decals: Steve_S and Bobrock Cockpit: Starfighter2 MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007 Fake Pilot mod: FastCargo BETA testers: Aleks, Canadair, Spitwulf, Silverbolt, Starfighter2, Steve_S, The Test Pilot Inspired and basically based on the work of Crab_02 for the old F-104S mod. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SF2 WOV F-104C&D-10 Starfighters - snapper 21 http://combatace.com/files/file/9319-sf2-wov-f-104cd-10-starfighters/ F-104C-10 and F-104D-10 Starfighters Mod by USAFMTL Original Model by Ajunaidr Skins by Sundowner Decals and data ini tweaks by USAFMTL Avionics by Fubar Drop tanks and data by Crab_02 Cockpit: starfighter 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104A and C Pack for SF2 by SupGen 1.0 - SupGen http://combatace.com/files/file/14069-f-104a-and-c-pack-for-sf2-by-supgen/ SuperGen, Wrench, Raven, and everyone else mentioned in Spillone104's download above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lastly - Alot of references from NATO Figters 5 - eburger68 This mod package builds upon "NATO Fighters 4+," previously released at CombatAce.com along with five update packages. In addition to carrying over most of the work from that earlier version of NATO Fighters, this new version incorporates a large number of new and updated items from the following modders, who generously allowed their use: ErikGen ....................................... updated/upgraded F-101C & RF-101C Spillone104 & Paulopanz ....................... updated F-104A/C Paulopanz ..................................... F-104G skins Crusader ...................................... F-105D & Harrier cockpit mods Frank Rosato ...................................... F-104A/C Pack for SF2 Wrench ............................................ F-104C DLC 28 Pack for SF2 Soulfreak ......................................... F-104G MFG skins Centurion ......................................... F-105D Hill AFB skins Crusader .......................................... F-105 gunsight mod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I referenced so many packs, I am sure I missed someone, please forgive and let me know so I can properly credit you. Thanks and Enjoy! Viper63a