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I know this has been a long way, but finally, we are releasing the first variant for the swing wing Su-17 series. The Su-17 (Sans Suffix) is the first production swing wing series coming from the fixed wing Su-7 series, which has been in service since 1959. the plane still shared some common parts with the 7, like the tail (same as the Su-7BKL series) and fuselage fuel pipes, to mention some external ones. The same store payload (more or less) was hanging from 6 external hardpoints, all for unguided munitions, the only real advantage with the Su-7 series is the swing wings that shortened the takeoff and landing runs. Unless its predecessor this specific variant was not widely exported, only Egypt was provided with a few examples (named Su-17K). CombatACE team who deserve credits on the project is mentioned below, please if someone is missing (Hey, this has more than 10 years in the making) is listed below: For the 3D aspects: Martin K. A.K.A. 76.IAP-Blackbird. Laszlo B. A.K.A. Logan4. Enoc M. A.K.A. FLOGGER23. The FM: Cliff7600 Armament Department: Snailman Cliff7600 Skinning: FLOGGER23 I want to thank the advice to the following guys: Snailman for the references Soulfreak for the stencil pics Stary for general skinning tips General installation tips. As this is a first release and the plane was operated by the Soviet Air Force, I recommend using it in the European/Asian-Ish terrains for realism. All squadrons and decals have been verified as historical, but errors may have been made, be nice to us (me) All of the mod folders have been arranged for you to drop them in the main game folder of your preference. Some weapons have been made from scratch, please review what you have and what you need. Some effects have been made, also, please back up what you have. Su-17K as mentioned above, will be released as separated for SF2:I Thanks to all who stayed this long with us to (hopefully) enjoy this release, we will work on the next variant as time allows, as they are in the final stages of release. Safe flights everyone!

TAV-8B Harrier II. Basic modding skills are required to run this mod. (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series. So after a few years of lazzynes... First of all...If you want to count rivets....Do not. Many things could be done another way....But I did it my way. So you have to bear with it. There are still some small issues with the flight model and generally aircraft handling, but FM is not my sandbox. All skins are in 3072x3072 format. If you have problems running this in-game. Resize skins to lower resolutions Three sets of skins represent different periods of usage by VMAT-203 All serials are correct and historically accurate. For some reason, I have added weapons that are present in Loadout.ini. But remember, this version was intended to be a training aircraft for the USMC. So, not much of the 'Mud mover' spirit. Animations: 1= canopy open - close Activating the hook will transfer you from the front to the back seat - be aware that when you change seats, you can not change back...At least in this version.. If you want to jump like crazy from one seat to another, you have to edit the data.ini file yourself - I will not be part of this madness. If you are reading this short readme, you will know where to look and what to change. ************************************************************************************ For proper sound work, you should add files from any of my previous AV-8B series. ************************************************************************************ Now. The strange part. READ THIS CAREFULLY. By downloading this, you are agreeing to participate in a social experiment. IF you are not willing to participate - - - DO NOT DOWNLOAD All you have to do is click in the right place. You have two options. Only two, not one, not three. Two like 2. after downloading or before you have to: Either you go here: https://combatace.com/clients/donations/ You click on the button that says: 'Donate towards this goal' and toss a coin. https://combatace.com/clients/donations/ Thank you for donating and keeping this site and all the database alive. Or option two. Click here on the download page, bottom right corner, and click 'Thanks' No other icon. Just thanks. If you are not willing to do either of the actions. Just do not download. I made an effort to create this mod You made an effort - choose and click on either of two options. You have two simple choices. And it does not matter if you are living in the mountains or a city, whether your country supports international shady bank transfers or not. You can even be unemployed. Because you have two choices. And since I, and everyone can basically see who downloaded the file...It will be visible who is dicikn around. IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER - You can just click on the 'LIKE' button. Please. Credits: J.H., also known as me - whole sort of strange things - model-re-model, new cockpit, skins, decals, ini files etc. Ravenclaw - BRU-42 ITER models, weapons models. 331Killerbee - ideas, good words, Crusaders - help with avionics ini. bobrock- original AV-8B 3d model - Thank you, and thanks to KillerBee. Thanks to a lot of people who helped me with this mod...Stratos, Crusader, Geary, gurru, Soulfreak,76.IAP-Blackbird, and others. Thank you all, CA users. Reference: AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.I AV-8 TACTICAL MANUAL NWP 3-22.5-AV8B vol.II NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL NAVY MODEL AV-8B/TAV-8B 161573 AND UP AIRCRAFT NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL A1-AV8BB-NFM-000 (June 1983) a whole bunch of Marines' dedicated websites - that I can't remember now. seaforces.org gonavy.jp navysite.de tailspintopics.blogspot.com Squadron Signal: 1058 Harrier in Action. Squadron Signal: No.209 AV-8 Harrier in action SAM Publications: US Marines AV-8B Harrier II Aircraft Ilustrated.Special: Harrier Harrier Inside and Out by Mark Attril This is FREEWARE-DONATIONWARE, and it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by me. THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE. ALSO, THESE FILES CAN NOT BE HOSTED ON ANY OTHER SITE THAN COMBAT ACE. See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions Any person wishing to make further modifications, contact me first. Bribes and donations are accepted. ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* Have fun. Report bugs. * Expect the unexpected. Live long and prosper. Thanks for all your kind support. Jarek Hereda * report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake, try to fix it.

SF2 S2F-3S/S-2FE Tracker (Beta +) 11/12/2025 -For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended) Another "Found In The Archives" Job Found this while cleaning an external drive. I have no idea where I got it, when I got it, or who built it. I've checked with our South American brethren, and they weren't sure either, but support the decision to release it. It's a 'not quite' ready aircraft, with some mapping issues (like, some parts are unmapped), but otherwise in good shape. It flies fine (albeit a bit TOO overpowered and maneuverable, but otherwise just fine). Therefore, I've given it the rating of "Beta +". If anyone does know who built it , Please Let Me Know, and I'll update the credits. What we have here is a Grumman S2F-3S (SF2-E after 1962), and is VERY close to the G model. (See "Notes"). This is the later model, not the early type with the sensor pod on a pylon above the cockpit. The aircraft came with several skins, and of course I had to add more! Those marked with a star (*) are the original skins. Those unmarked, are by me. You'll have: US Navy: VS-21 "Fighting Red Tails" (Pacific 60-70) VS-37 "Sawbucks" (Pacific 61-73)* VS-28 "Hukkers" (Atlantic 60-69) VT-28 "Rangers" (60-79 TS-2A)* Argentine Navy: Escuadrilla Aeronaval Antisubmarina (Blue)(<1970)* Escuadrilla Aeronaval Antisubmarina (<1990)* Brazilian Navy: 1/1 Grupo de Aviacao Embarcada (P-16E)<1965)* Venezuela: Escuadron Antisubmarino (Ven <1970)* Royal Australian Navy: VS-816 NAS (RAN) (67-85) Generic Gull Gray/White* As can be seen, the SF2 Date Switch if active, and skins will change accordingly. The "Generic Skin" has been decaled for the USN, but with "fictional" markings. As all decal positions are now pre-plotted, other Texture Artists can easily make additional skins and decals The skin template is included; it's stored within the main aircraft folder. Nearly all marking are decals, with the exception of some national or squadron markings that are painted on due to a "lack of meshes" issue. All serials (BuNum for USN) have been matched as close as possible to their Modex numbers. Any numbers marked with the cross (Plus sign +) could not be matched to each other, but DID serve in the units assigned. In other words, nearly 100% historically correct. The BuNums for VT-28 are also correct, but as I couldn't find which were converted to the trainer, consider them 'generic' in nature. This mod uses (almost) all stock weapons. I've included the Mk.44 LWASW Torpedo, modifying it's service dates and exportation (after researching, of course). They work very well on Anti-shipping missions. All other weapons use stock 3W items. A new engine sound is also supplied (see "Notes" for install instructions) I've used the Standard Animation Keystrokes (tm), Shift/9 will fold the wings. Shift/0 (zero) will open the starboard side crew door. The MAD boom and belly radome extend automatically with landing gear retraction. It is fully Carrier Qualified, having been tested on USN, RAN, Argentine and Brazilian Navy CVs. On the Aircraft selection Dropdown on the Main Screen, you'll see: S2F-3S (S-2E) Tracker This will, of course, keep it differentiated from any other Stoofs that might be flying around. As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! You will be adding a sound to your SoundList.ini, as SF2 has some weirdness with engine sounds (expecially in Win10/11). Please read the Notes section for other useless information, and (hopefully) full credits. Please also take note of changes in the Standard Disclaimer in the "Legal BS" section at the bottom. Good Hunting & Happy Landings! Wrench Kevin Stein