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  1. 8 points
    Our 3D Max operator, Logan4 is fiddling with the shapes of the "B" model and tries to keep the model as accurate as FCK-1 "B" model close ups pictures we've got.
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    Su-33 Flanker-D uploaded have fun.
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    Supermarine Spitfire VB - No.577 Squadron, RAF Fighter Command, 1944 During the Spring of 1940 there were signs that the Phoney War was coming to an end and the British Government could sense that Germany was preparing to invade Norway in order to protect their supplies of iron ore. Believing that floatplane versions of the Hurricane and Spitfire might be of use in operating from the Norwegian fjords the Air Ministry suggested that conversions of both types should be made using existing conversion kit floats originally made for the Blackburn Roc. Before this project had time to gain any real momentum Denmark and Norway had capitiulated although the latter had fought heroically alongside allied forces and especially in northern Norway. For the next two years the Air Ministry continued to explore the potential of using floatplane fighter aircraft and even approached a less than enthusiastic Curtiss to enquire about a floatplane version of the Kittyhawk to which Curtiss replied that it was certainly possible but would delay production of urgently needed Kittyhawks. Pushed on by the Air Ministry, Supermarine continued to work on a floatplane version of the Spitfire using Folland Aircraft to convert Spitfire VB EP751 with generally good results although there were some issues with leaking floats caused by buckling and deflection of the front of the floats during take-off and landing. The trials encouraged the Air Ministry to order more conversions and by the late Summer of 1942 there were no less than four Spitfire VB floatplane conversions undergoing trials. Unexpectedly, in late September 1943 three Spitfire VB floatplanes were sent to No.52 Maintenance Unit for packing and despatch by ship to the Middle East arriving in Alexandria, Egypt in late October 1943. In a bold plan, and supported by Royal Navy submarines and high speed launches, the Spitfire VB floatplanes were intended to operate against the Junkers Ju 52 transports flying supplies from Greece to Crete. But the logistics of the plan were a bit too ambitious and especially on the hard-pressed submarine service so all three Spitfire VB floatplanes were scrapped in situ. Whilst the Air Ministry perservered with the idea of a Spitfire floatplane fighter little was done until January 1944 when 60 Spitfire VB floatplane conversions were ordered as the start of a deception plan associated with 'Operation Bodyguard' whose key objective was to mislead the German High Command as to the timing and location of the Allied invasion of north-western Europe. 'Operation Fortitude South' aimed to convince them that the allied invasion would be via the Pas-de-Calais whilst 'Operation Fortitude North' was designed to mislead the Germans into expecting an allied invasion of Norway. As part of the deception plan, the RAF announced the formation of six new floatplane fighter squadrons across north-east Scotland and the Orkneys with No.577 Squadron being the first to form at Dounreay in April 1944. In reality, and typical of all six floatplane squadrons, just six Spitfire VB floatplanes were operated by No.577 Squadron but supplemented by several inflatables anchored alongside the slipways. All six Spitfire floatplane squadrons were disbanded in August 1944 having made a small but interesting contribution to the allied war effort.
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  7. 5 points
    It's not always "cold" in Up-North...
  8. 4 points
    Getting used to the Kuznetsov. It was a bit tricky since I'm used to a flightpath marker but I managed to make it
  9. 4 points
    My bad. I was too eager to start playing with it! Edit: Oooh, yes.
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    I don't think that is quite correct, not sure how but think it is set up on the plane.
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    Any chance we can have Kh-47M2 dagger?Currently I'm using the S-300's missiles to pretend it is, lol
  12. 4 points
    Hello ! I took this one in 2019 at Cazaux (BA 120)... I suppose this is a modified Yak-11 for airshows. P.
  13. 3 points

    Version 1.0.1

    718 downloads

    Hello and thank you for downloading my work. https://gkabs.net https://gulfknights.net What's included: Su-33 Flanker-D with 3 textures set All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2) Installation: Copy files to their proper folder //Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number [SoundList] SoundFileXXX=Natasha SoundFileXXX=OverAlpha SoundFileXXX=SovComms [Natasha] Priority=NORMAL 3DSound=FALSE FrequencyControl=TRUE NumBuffers=1 Looped=TRUE [OverAlpha] Priority=NORMAL 3DSound=FALSE NumBuffers=1 Looped=TRUE [SoVComms] Priority=NORMAL 3DSound=FALSE NumBuffers=1 Looped=TRUE If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at: https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/ Virgin 1.0 LICENSE: You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission. gkabs@gkabs.net Credit goes to the following: Coupi for making all the data files and making HUD ILS Mod and testing the model Compufat for working on the textures and testing the model. WINGSOVERISRAEL for sharing the model with us to work on and share with the community and testing the model. YEYEYE for the Cockpit Third Wire for making this outstanding game. I would like to thank Coupi and Compufat this is group work from 3d modeling, texture, data file, and testing it's too hard to say how to get credit for but I tell you that everyone had a hand in this project and without them all you wouldn't have it. Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game. Software used: 3d Max 2009 UVLayout v2 Pro Substance Painter Adobe Photoshop Mixamo If you need any assistance please contact me at gkabs@gkabs.net gulfknights.net
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    Woooow! Cool! Thank you my friend you r the beeeeest Guys, thanks to all the team, thank you GKAB, thanks Coupi , tnks Compufat, thanks WINGSOVERISRAEL. And YEYEYE did a perfect cocpit many yers ago. In Reality the voice in the cockpit, her name is Ritah not Natasha but it does not affect the quality. This is just for information.
  18. 2 points
    A plane I think is very interesting is the YAK-11 Trainer, derived from the Yak-3 with a radial engine that I feel is not a very smart decision for train young pilots but it served in several AF of the Warsaw pact and countries close to the Soviet Union. It even saw combat in Korean War and Yemen. I can find some info on Yemeni conflict: Egyptians used the aircraft extensively during their intervention in the Yemeni Civil war. Egyptian aircraft were modified with Sakr 78mm unguided rockets and two .303in guns in the wings (no idea if in pod or inside thee wing). And were used in the ground attack role. but nothing on Korean War, only that one was the first aircraft shoot down in June 1950. Some pics:
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    The "single seated" in flight ! why not a next "Yak-11" project for SF2... P.
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    The Yak-11 was not a basic trainer. It was a transistion trainer for pilots, which was intended to become a fighter pilot. The engine was basically the WW2 fighter motor ASh-82, but reduced by one cylinder ring. The power was dramatically reduced, so that the plane was not overpowered and easy to handle, even for unexperienced pilots. On the other side the climb speed of the plane was poor and it needed long runways for take off. Flugplatzmuseum Cottbus Luftwaffenmusem Berlin-Gatow
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    Looks like it! Beautiful Normandy Niemen paintscheme!
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    Version 1.1.0

    92 downloads

    A Simple F-22 Tests New Coating, Spotted in 2022 usage: Put the 422TES_Chrome folder into Menrva's F-22 mod, then start the game once and select F-22, the game engine will automatically inject the skin P.S. Since SF2 does not seem to support setting the material of some areas separately, I cannot restore the mirror effect of the coating in reality, so I set it to visually white. The reflection effect is solved, but maybe you will notice that in many cases it looks a bit blue-gray, which we think is caused by the color of the reflected sky.
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    some pics of the Egyptian Yaks in Yemen:
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    Looking good as always ravenclaw... Just doing some plinking for the day. I'm scared to trap in the early model A-7s because well... the HUD doesn't seem to work or I'm coming in way too slow. I can trap fine in the TMF A-7E but just quit the mission with the TW birds.
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    @Spinners Can you post a screenshot of this seaplane in the water please ? I'm curious and I'll never have the chance to check it by myself. ------------- Mandatory Screenshot -------------
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    Working on "Chrome Raptor" (skin work only), actually I think its real coating should be more like a mirror, just because the position of the photographer makes it look white But it seems that SF2 can't set the texture independently for some areas of the texture to have independent Glossiness/Reflection settings? So I've chosen to draw it white for now, what do you guys think?
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    same mission, different air force
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    Kamikaze Shahed 136 drone.
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    Version 1.0.0

    301 downloads

    All in all, this is a mod that restores the visual effects of Flare according to the photos IRL, you can refer to the screenshot I uploaded. In addition to purely visual effects, the response to gravity has also been adjusted by the way, so this mod will look more realistic overall. And of course, this is still a BETA version, I think I need to make further adjustments. Usage: Copy Effects and Objects folders into your SF2 main folder
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    back to the original purpose of the thread.... uploaded and awaiting admin ok. tis a simple one this time, just a skinpack and 25 historical serials. will send you a pic of an AAFES 25 cent pog if you can find the pic this screenie was inspired by
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    An other interesting fact: In 1960 french and the soviet moviemakers created the war movie "Normandie Njemen". In this movie the Yak-11 was used to act as soviet WW2 fighters. Here the french trailer: It shows the Yak-11 in action. If you can get access to the movie, it is worth to have a look on it.
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    I will be going to Türkiye for a short vacation starting today.
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    Wonderful addition, thanks for sharing it! Glad to see someone making use of the templates included with the F-22A Raptor add-on.
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    I, thank you all, Modder, New Member, Premier, Vets and Grunts.. anyone who post daily, or any silent readers.. I've never meet any of you IRL, but in my 2 or 3 years, this forums no longer community for me, but it's a Lovely Family! okay.. time to drop the socks and grab the (joy) stick!
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    uploaded and waiting admin approval. all TW based.....
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    just another (almost) boring day in the Keys
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    some nose arts (much more to come)
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    holding formation on an unwilling wingman is part of the challenge of the thread of course some mission briefs are harder than others damn, he might make it up here because,..... i was inverted and for those that wanted the numbers on that;
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    Version 1.0.0

    212 downloads

    Vipers Over Bosnia Part 1: USAFE F-16C/Ds During Operation Deny Flight In April 1993, NATO had documented over 500 unauthorized military flights over Bosnian airspace since the United Nations passed Resolution 781 that prohibited those flights. The Umited Nations then passed Resolution 816 that extended the flight ban to all fixed and rotary wing in the country and authorized memeber states to use all measures need to comply. On 12 April 1993, NATO began Operation Deny Flight, combat air patrols to enforce the no fly zone over Bosnia Herzogovina. In June 1993, Resolution 836 allowed NATO to also provide close air support to UNPROFOR on request (This was not often used because requests had to go to the UN in New York, then to NATO then back to the pilots and ground forces involved). As a result, the typical loadout was of air to air missiles as well as a pair of bombs and jaming pod. The closest American air base to the conflict zone was Aviano AB in Italy. Many US Fighter units forward deployed there at the beginning, including elements of the 86th Fighter Wing (512th and 526th Fighter Squadrons) which was transitioning from the F-16C Block 30 to the F-16C Block 40. This unit was in the middle of that transition on 28 Feb 1994 when elements of the 526th FS engaged 6 Serbian J-21 jets with the USAF claiming 4 downed (the Serbs claim 5 were lost). Later in 1994, the 86th Wing ceased fighter operations and the two squadrons were moved to Aviano to become part of the 31st Fighter Wing (510th FS and 555th FS). These squadrons continued operations over Bosnia through the shoot down incident on 2 Jun 1995 and the air strikes conducted as part of Operation Deliberate Force. With the adopting of the Dayton Peace Accords, Deny Flight was determined to no longer be necessary and terminated on 15 December 1995. This mod represents the four USAFE main F-16 squadrons that took part, the 512th FS Dragons, 526th FS Knights, 510th FS Buzzards, and 555th FS Triple Nickel. It also covers the two different blocks of F-16 flown at the time (30 and 40) Included F-16C Block 30 and 40, F-16D Block 40 new F-16D Block 40 various period specific weapons and pilots various ini edits to match the era new hangar and loading screens NOTE: The D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. The best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters. The load outs are the same so you will be able to load the same weapons. Credits Viper Team F-16C Blocks 30 and 40 ravenclaw_007 tweeked F-16D Block 40 and templates (C and D) Viper Team F-16D Block 30 (derived from the F-16D_B30_Aggressor) killerbee331 original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here malibu43 2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6 daddyairplanes skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens test team NightshadeP/R, allenjb42 I hope you enjoy this mod. Hopefully, one day we will have a Balkans terrain to fly them over. daddyairplanes aka Kevin Unruh 3 Aug 2022 ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* ************************************************************* THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION FROM THE COYOTE AEROSPACE TEAM, 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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