Fubar512

Yak-38M Beta Version



by: Krizis


 
 
This model represents the "improved" variant of the Yak-38 Forger, the Yak-38M.
Work on the '38M began in 1982, with an eye towards minimizing, if not eliminating, the deficiencies of its predecessor.
By the time of its introduction in June of 1985, the improvements included a more potent power plant, the Soyuz-Tumansky R-28-300, as well as more powerful lift engines (2 x Rybinsk RD-38 turbo-jets). A steerable nose wheel, an increased load-carrying capacity on all wing hard points, and enlarged intakes rounded out the list.
All the improvements resulted in a marked improvement in the aircraft's reliability and overall performance, and some of the earlier models were rebuilt to the updated standards of the 'M.
 
TO INSTALL:
 
Simply drag the two supplied folders, "Sounds" and "Objects", into your User Name/Saved Games/Thirdwire/SF2x folder.
 

RELEASE NOTES:
 
This model will not by available in any in-game missions or campaigns until late June of 1985, and will be unavailable after July of 1991.
The loadout provided is as correct as I could make, given the limitations of the series, and the availabilty of some models (namely multiple ejector racks and missile guidence pods)
The flight dynamics model is based on the Thirdwire flight model, with a few tweaks to reflect the up-rated capabilities of the M-model, as well as tweaks in thrust placement, thrust values, and flap values to allow for a smooth transition from vertical to horizontal flight, even under hard mode. Despite this, I recommend using a full HOTAS in conjunction with rudder pedals, or at least a HOTAS with a "twist" rudder axis.
 
KNOWN ISSUES:
 
1) There is no wing-fold, nor canopy animation for this model, as Krizis never sent me a completed LOD file with animation IDs defined for those features. Hopefully, he will see this release and come back to finish the model.
 
2) The Cockpit, which was provided by Stary, presently lacks a working gunsight. This may be resolved sometime in September of 2014, as which point I'll release a revised model.
 
3) The model is set up by default for SF2NA, which considers strike missions to be anti-ship missions. Otherwise, electing an "anti-ship" mission in SF2NA, may result in a game crash. The loadout.ini file that is provided with this release is configured for easy editing, so that you can enable conventional strike and anti-ship missions in the other SF2 titles.
 
4) The AI in this series will not use the VTOL capabilities of any aircraft model, so this aircraft is equipped with a virtual tail-hook to allow it to land on the 1143-series aviation cruisers (Kiev, et all). CA-member Snailman has a fixed data ini for the Kiev in our uploads section, that simulates a VTOL "launch".
 
CREDITS:
 
Krizis: 3D model and grey texture-set.
Stary: Cockpit
Fubar512: ini work and sound effects.
Lindr: Kh-23 ASM model.
The Trooper: Red7001 pilot model
 
This model is freeware, and may not be redistributed for profit without the express consent of its owner, Krizis

Carrier Deck Illumination Beta 1.0


 

Effects and .ini work: MiGbuster and Fubar512
Placement: MiGbuster
Technical Consultant: SidDogg


 
This mod DOES NOT contain the carrier models. It requires that you have Sf2V and/or SF2NA, and preferably both, installed on your system. The SCB-125 and CVA-63 models are native to SF2V. They are also included in SF2NA, which adds the CVN-68. We have included files for all three types.
 
To install: Simply drag the contents of the zip file, which are the two folders, "effects and groundobject", into the mod (saved games) folder of the desired title. For example, using SF2NA, the default path would be "YOUR NAME/Saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2NorthAtlantic"
 
Note that this is a Beta, a work in progress, and as such, it is not perfect. Deck illumination is on all the time. The Optical Landing System is not-functional. These are currently due to the limitations of the series.

CVN Ulyanovsk



by



Julhelm


 
This model represents the Soviet Project 1143.7 CVN Ulyanovsk, as it probably would have appeared had the project had been carried through to completion.
 
I won't go into the actual history of the ship, as it's just as easy for anyone so inclined to perform an online search and dig up all the relevant details on the vessel.
 
This model was designed and optimized for SF2:NA, and that means Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. At the very least it requires the latest SF2 series patch for its systems and DX10 visual effects to work properly.
To install this package, simply place the folders located inside the .RAR archive into the mod folder of whichever SF2 title you desire the ship to appear in.
 
Additional work may be required on your part to ensure that the ship's TEWS RWR symbol (SkyWatch) is added to the RWR list of any aircraft so equipped. Instructions on how to do this, can be found on the SF2 knowledge base, courtesy of EricJ:
http://combatace.com/topic/44441-making-a-custom-tga-for-tews-radar-warning-recievers/
 
Sound effects will also require editing of the soundlist.ini file in order to work.
 
I’ve included a modified soundlist.ini file, for those who do not have it extracted.
 
Warning: Be careful if you already have an existing custom soundlist.ini file, as it will be overwritten. In that case, simply add the following lines (shown below), taking care to follow the existing numbering sequence (the soundlist.ini will reside in your flight folder). Use the supplied soundlist.ini as a guide.
SoundFileXXX=Underway
SoundFileXXX=ReductionGear
SoundFileXXX=CIWS
 
[underway]
Priority=Normal
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=250.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
[ReductionGear]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
MaxDist=2000.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
[CIWS]
Priority= Normal
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=2000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
Known issues:
 
1) The supplied SA-N-11 Kortik SAMs are not precisely scaled, so they were placed in the center of each Kashtan's missile tube cluster. They also do not have a defined booster stage in their model file, so don't expect booster separation. Also, the actual SA-N-11 is guided by an optical tracking system in real life. Again, this is not supported by the series, so they were given high counter-measure rejection and probability of intercept values, to compensate.
 
2) As of the present date (October 7 2012) Third Wire does not support a PROPER VLS system on a vessel that's also equipped with mutiple SAM types, on slewable mounts. To put it simply, one can have a working VLS system and nothing else, or one can have working Kashtans. I chose the latter option, though the nodes and missiles are supplied if this situation were to change in the future.
 
3) Third Wire has not made provisions for a working "ski-jump", so virtual bow catapults are used instead, and aircraft thus launched will appear to fly through the bow ramp.
 
Credits:
 
Ulyanovsk model, SA-N-9 model, and Textures for both, by Julhelm
 
SA-N-11 missile model and textures, based on the SA-19 by Gabilon.
 
Sound & Visual effects, and all data.ini work, by Fubar512
 
Testing by Dave, Wrench, Brain32 and Crusader.

Firstly: This file does not contain an aircraft. Rather it's a tweak made to the existing Third Wire A-10A and A-10A_78, both of which are part of the default planeset that ships with Strike Fighters 2 Europe. I've uploaded it here, because there wasn't a subsection set up specifically for aircraft .ini tweaks Anyway......
 
SF2E A-10 Tweaks
 
by Fubar512
 
Installation: Simply drop the aircraft data files into their matching-named folders.
 
In Windows XP, the folder path would be:
 
My Documents/ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Objects/Aircraft.
 
 
In Windows Vista or Windows 7, the path is:
 
Documents/<User Name>/Saved Games/ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Objects/Aircraft.
 
Now that you have some idea as to SF2's file path, you can go onto the next step.....and that's to drop the included A10Engine.wav into the ThirdWire/StrikeFighters2x/Sounds folder. If you don't have one, don't panic, just create one, following the path statement above.
 
To uninstall: just delete the A-10A_Data.ini, and the A-10A_78_Data.ini, and the game will revert to using the TW default.

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Strike Fighters 2 Israel Jun 2010
Readme File
=================================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This update is for Strike Fighters 2 Israel without the Expansion
Pack 1 installed, either stand-alone or merged to other Strike
Fighters 2 games.
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If any data files
you've extracted have been changed, you must manually delete
and/or updated these files, or the patched game may not run
correctly.
 
Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
 
Jun 2010
--------
 
* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* Campaign front line handles neutral boundary better.
 
May 2010-B
----------
 
* Alt-N sometimes causing bombers to not show up on time is fixed.
 
* Speech subtitle not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* Messages not displaying even on Normal or Easy HUD mode is fixed.
 
* Some campaign crash bugs have been fixed.
 
* Campaign now ends properly when the player squadron has less than
4 active pilots.
 
May 2010
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 Initial Release
 
Mar 2010
--------
 
* Radars on early A-4H versions not working is fixed.
 
* Texture resolution of the cockpit mirror has been increased.
 
* Terrain objects cast shadows correctly.
 
* Target friendly keys not working is fixed.
 
* Aircraft are made eaiser to spin on Hard Flight Model option.
 
Feb 2010
--------
 
* Water textures not rendering correctly on some graphics cards
is fixed
 
* F-4M models missing some detail pieces is fixed.
 
* Service selection drop down has been added to the Single
Mission screen.
 
* Save mission button has been added to the Debriefing screen.
 
* Screenshot sound effect is no longer muted by pausing the game.
 
* Earlier sub-versions of A-4H, with more limtied weapons options,
are added.
 
Dec 2009
--------
 
* Terrain missing tiles on some graphics cards is fixed.
 
* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
 
* The game not recognizing some display settings as TripleHead2Go
Surround Gaming is fixed.
 
* HUD flight information window now shows speed in Mach number when
current speed is more than Mach 0.9.
 
* Support for Force Feedback effects has been added.
 
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
 
Nov 2009-B
----------
 
* Speech subtitle is now color coded - red indicates warning against
the player, yellow indicates other speeches to/from player's flight,
and blue indicates all other radio chatter.
 
* Less messages are displayed when HUD option is set at Hard setting.
 
* Overcast sky is rendered correctly in cockpit mirror.
 
* Reduced some graphical artifacts showing on horizon with Effects
setting at Unlimited.
 
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
 
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
 
* Version number displaying incorrectly on the Main Screen is fixed.
 
Nov 2009
--------
 
* Runway lights not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Blackout/redout not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* Maverick view not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
 
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
 
Oct 2009-B
----------
 
* Third-party add-on terrain not loading textures is fixed.
 
* A-4H Ahit (73)'s RWR not working is fixed.
 
* Ammo weight showing up as 0 lb and ammo drop down being greyed out
on the loadout screen is fixed.
 
* The View Medal screen displays background JPG correctly.
 
Oct 2009
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Israel Initial Release
 
Jun 2009b
---------
 
* The game occasionally crashing to desktop when running on Windows XP
has been fixed.
 
* A-10A fuel gauge not working properly is fixed
 
* Weapons on multiple weapons rack not mounting at correct angle is fixed.
 
* Harrier's altimeter counter not working properly is fixed.
 
* Hunter's alitmeter missing the 1000ft needle is fixed.
 
* Hunter's 1000 RPM needle not moving is fixed.
 
* Hunter's cockpit missing the light texture .tga is fixed.
 
* A-10A's pitch control authority has been increased.
 
* F-100's squadron marking decals not showing correctly is fixed.
 
* Additonal nation specific skins and decals are included.
 
Jun 2009
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Europe Initial Release
 
May 2009b
---------
 
* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
 
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
 
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
 
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
 
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
 
May 2009
--------
 
* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
 
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
 
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
 
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
 
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
 
Apr 2009b
---------
 
* 3d model for Mk 84 bomb not displaying is fixed.
 
* F-105D tail hook not being animated is fixed.
 
* Internal ECM and chaff dispenser are removed from A-7D.
 
* Damage textures on A-1 not appearing correctly is fixed.
 
* Serial numbers and squadron decals for A-7D are added.
 
* A-4F assigned wrong engine data is fixed.
 
* Bridge spans not aligned in height is fixed.
 
* Hull number decals not showing up on aircraft carrier is fixed.
 
* Campaign missions always attacking the same runway is fixed.
 
* Campaign end screen not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* ECM pods are added to default loadout for later model F-4s.
 
* F-4D (67)'s RWR not displaying correctly is fixed.
 
* F-4E's radar now have additional range setting of 5 nm.
 
* Squadron pilots roster screen not showing the number of missions
flown is fixed.
 
* New updated cockpit model for F-100D is included.
 
* F-100D is separated into two sub-versions, original (56) and (64)
versions. Original 1956 version lacks centerline pylon and other
armament options.
 
Apr 2009
--------
 
Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam Initial Release
 
Feb 2009
--------
 
* Mach indicator on F-4 cockpits not moving past M1.1 is fixed.
 
* Joystick settings is less likely to be lost even if the joystick
is unplugged.
 
* Screenshots are now saved in .JPG format.
 
* F-4C (67) cockpit air threat indicator always being ON is fixed.
 
* A-4B and C altimeter not working is fixed.
 
* Some of the new 3d models for weapons not showing up is fixed.
 
* Missing Sidewinder rails textures on A-4 is fixed.
 
* One of the F-4D/E (75)'s decoy dispensers not working is fixed.
 
* Create New Pilot pop-up dialog now displays correctly.
 
* F-4E (72) and (75)'s service entry dates have been corrected.
 
* "Desert Fury" campaign having wrong start dates for USN and
USMC squadrons have been fixed.
 
* Font sizes have been adjusted to fit better on different resolutions.
 
* Some of the campaign CTD have been fixed.
 
* Aircraft prices when playing Mercenary campaign have been adjusted
to better account for small differences in their ECM capabilities.
 
* Starting weapons supply has been increased for Mercenary campaigns.
 
* The game no longer searchs for decals outside Decals folder, all
decals must now be placed under Objects\Decals folder.
 
* A-4 and F-100 drop tanks have been added to the external models
so they use individual texture set.
 
Dec 2008
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Strike Fighters 2 Initial Release
 
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2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
Troubleshooting Tips
 
Before installing the game, please try the following:
 
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
 
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
 
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3
 
- Install the latest update for your game from:
 
http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
 
support@thirdwire.com.
 
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
 
· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
 
Or visit our forums at
 
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
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Kiev Add-on for SF2NA


 

Effects and .ini work: MiGbuster and Fubar512
Placement: MiGbuster


 

requires Carrier Deck Illumination Beta 1.0



&



SF2NA


 
This mod is written as an add-on to the Carrier Deck Illumination Beta 1.0 package.
It does not conatin a working model of the Kiev, which is only available if you have a copy of SF2NA.
It also requires the aforementioned carrier deck illumination package, which can be downloaded at: http://combatace.com/topic/81708-carrier-deck-illumination/
To install: Simply drag the contents of the zip file, which is the "groundobject" folder, into the mod (saved games) folder of the desired title. For example, using SF2NA, the default path would be "YOUR NAME/Saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2NorthAtlantic"
 
Note that this is a Beta, a work in progress, and as such, it is not perfect; We have taken a bit of a guess as to the decklight positioning on the Kiev, and it is probably not accurate. Also, the deck illumination will be on at all times. This is currently due to the limitations of the game engine, and our work-around to the illumination issue.

Julhelm's Container Ship for SF2


 

Model and Textures: Julhelm



Effects and .ini work: Fubar512


 
 
This mod is designed and optimized for the SF2 series, and may not work properly in SF1.
 
To install: Simply extract the contents of the 7z archive file into the mod (saved games) folder of the desired title. For example, using SF2NA, the default path would be "YOUR NAME/Saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2NorthAtlantic"
 
Note that model's running lights will be on all the time. This is currently due to the limitations of the series.
 
To enable the included sounds, you must have access to the soundlist.ini, which can be extracted from the flightdata,cat file. It must then be placed into your game's flight folder, and the following edits should be made to it (note, if you have a custom soundlist.ini already, simply add the following lines in their appropriate numerical order. Don't forget to edit the XXX entries to match your existing sequence).
 
SoundFileXXX=Underway
SoundFileXXX=MarineDiesel
 
[underway]
Priority=Normal
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=250.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=0
 
[MarineDiesel]
Priority=LOW
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=250.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=0

Nuclear weapons effects for SFP1 & WoV (SFP1 SP3 & WoV SP1 are required). Works with latest weaponspack for SF/WoV, dated 11/19/2004.
 
Includes sound.

After having released several sound packs and effects separately over the last two years, I've decided to combine everything into one, large package, allowing the user to pick and choose which sounds and which effects they wish to use, and to have the ability to integrate it with sounds and effects released by other modders. I've also provided a few ground objects to shoot at, which can also defend themselves to the fullest extant of their (sometimes limited) capabilities. I will provide instructions so that you can install all effects, sounds, and models.
 
Credits:
Chaparral, M-42 Duster, KS-19, and the KS-30 models are courtesy of Pasko. Chaparral camo skin is by Badger343rd. The M1939 is an adaptation of Kesselbrut's 40mm Bofors model. The KS-12 85MM AAA is an adaptation of the original SF/WoV KS-19 100MM AAA model by Third Wire. The SAM airburst effect is courtesy of PistolPete, as are the Ship and Tanker Explosion effects. The original idea for the Uber AI mod came from Galanti, over two years ago. I've simply updated it to utilize parameters that have been added since then.

A mod of the existing SF F-4E pit, originally painted by MK2 & Deacon 272. It's been treated to some additional detailing and "avionics" .

 
 
 
Details here:
 
http://www.column5.us/natof.shtml
 
 
The release notes:
 
 
Installation
----------------
 
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that you apply this package to a clean installation of Wings Over Europe. Some existing files will be overwritten during the install process! Also, make certain that the 8/30 patch for WOE is installed BEFORE you install NATO Fighters.
 
Unzip the archive you downloaded above and run nfsetup.exe. You will be prompted for the location to install NATO Fighters. MAKE SURE that this is your clean WOE installation. If you install NATO Fighters over an already modded copy of WOE, it WILL break some or all of the mods.
 
The NATO Fighters installation is completely automatic. Once the installation is complete, you are ready to play.
 
 
Description
-----------------
 
Thanks for downloading Wings Over Europe: NATO Fighters! This is a collection of some of the best NATO-themed mods released over the past four years for the Strike Fighters series. I think you will find the expansion of flyable aircraft types, the addition of more allied nations, and the inclusion of numerous environment and visual mods to be a great enhancement to your copy of Wings Over Europe. All new aircraft and nations are fully integrated into the three campaigns, and no additional configuration is necessary to enjoy these enhancements after you install.
 
I must stress that all of the mods included in this pack are already available. This series of expansions simply brings them all together in one place, fully integrates them into the campaigns and makes installation a snap. The goal is not to include every NATO squadron, but a representative selection of units to allow players to fly for nations other than the US, Great Britain and West Germany.
 
 
New Aircraft:
 
Canadair Saber Mk.6
F-84F Thunderstreak
F-86K Saber
F-104G Starfigther
Lightning F6
Mirage 5BA
Su-15TM Flagon
Su-17M Fitter
 
 
Campaign Updates:
 
1962
 
- Added Belgian No. 3 Squadron in F-84F
- Added Canadian No. 444 Squadron in Canadair Saber Mk.6
- Added Danish Esk 730 in F-100D
- Added West German 1/JB36 in F-84F
- Added West German 1/JG72 in Canadair Saber Mk.6
- Added West German 1/JG74 in F-86K
 
1968
 
- Added Belgian No. 2 Squadron in F-84F
- Added Belgian No. 31 Squadron in F-104G
- Added Danish Esk 723 in F-104G
- Added Danish Esk 730 in F-100D
- Added RAF No. 11 Squadron in Lightning F6
- Added RNLAF 311 and 322 Squadrons in F-104G
- Added West German 1 and 2/JG71 in F-104G
- Added West German 1 and 2/JG74 in F-104G
- Added West German 1/JBG35 in F-104G
- Added West German 1/JBG36 in F-104G
 
1979
 
- Added Belgian No. 1 Squadron in Mirage 5BA
- Added Belgian No. 350 Squadron in F-104G
- Added Canadian No. 421 Squadron in F-104G
- Added Danish Esk 723 in F-104G
- Added Danish Esk 730 in F-100D
- Added RAF No. 11 Squadron in Lightning F6
- Added RNLAF 311 and 322 Squadrons in F-104G
- Added two Soviet SU-15TM units as adversaries
- Added two Soviet SU-17M units as adversaries
 
 
General Mods:
 
- column5's WOE Environment Mod
- Deuces' Effects Pack 3
- Deuces' Enhanced WOE Terrain
- Deuces' Water Mod
- JSF_Aggie's High-Resolution Airbase Tiles
- JSF_Aggie's WOE Treemod
 
 
Contributors:
 
- Armourdave
- Boopidoo
- BPAo
- Bunyap
- column5
- Deuces
- Fubar512
- Fuchs
- Gramps
- Jet-Z
- JSF_Aggie
- Kreelin
- Missionneur Team
- RussoUK2002
- Sony Tuckson
- Soulfreak
- Sundowner
- The Mirage Factory
- ThirdWire
- Tim Canada
- Tiwaz
- USAFMTL
- Zur

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Wings Over Europe / Sep 2008
Readme File
=============================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This Update contains all the fixes from previous patches, and it can
be applied to any version of the game. Earlier patches do not need
to be applied.
 
This Update also raises the mimimum system requirement for the game to
the following:
 
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Processor: 1.0 GHz
Memory: 1.0 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 1.2 GB free space
Video Card: 128 MB DirectX 9.0c
 
After installing this Update, the game may require newer version of
DirectX to run correctly. Please visit the Microsoft website at
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6a-9b6652cd92a3
 
to download and install the latest version of DirectX.
 
We highly recommend you install this update over a clean install of
the game - uninstall the game first, manually delete the folder to
remove any mods not uninstalled, reinstall the game from original CD,
then apply the Update.
 
Many previous mods are not fully compatible with this Update. If
you find any mods not working correctly, please check with mod-makers
to provide you with updated version of their mods.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
 
Sep 2008
--------
 
* Updated Nations list and additional insignia decals are included.
 
* Using the zoom controls on in-flight map will no longer zoom the
view after exiting the map.
 
* Air-to-ground gunsight is only depressed when unguided bombs
are selected.
 
* Shadow option is changed to adjust distance as well as the types of
object casting shadow. Low: No shadows are cast. Medium: Aircraft
cast shadow only in external view and only at close range. High: Aircraft
and some ground objects cast shadow. Unlimited: All objects cast shadow
at furthest distance.
 
* Rear view (Shift+F5 by default) and Engine On/off toggle (Ctrl+I)
are added.
 
* Better support for dual-analog sticks on gamepads are added.
 
* Version numbering system has been changed to show month and year
in less ambiguous format.
 
* View limits are adjusted correctly for widescreen and Matrox
surround gaming display.
 
* Shadows can now be cast using more detailed geometry model.
 
* Airfields in Single Mission and Campaign play now include randomly
placed parked aircraft.
 
* B-52D 3d model has been re-scaled to a more correct size.
 
* Flight model and AI have been further tweaked.
 
* And numerous other minor fixes and changes to enhance the overall
gameplay experience.
 
------------------
2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
Troubleshooting Tips
 
Before installing the game, please try the following:
 
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
 
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
 
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6A-9B6652CD92A3
 
- Install the latest update for your game from:
 
http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_wov.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
 
support@thirdwire.com.
 
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
 
· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
 
Or visit our forums at
 
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
--

Bat Bird Texture pack
 
by: Fubar512
 
 
This texture-set represents Ed Rasimus's F-105D, "The Bat Bird", as it would have appeared in its heyday.
 
The USAF had not fully implemented the two-letter tail code in those days, so birds from the 421st TFS flew with their vertical stabs unadorned, save for an abbreviated code. And that code consisted of the last digit of the fiscal year in which a particular bird was ordered, followed by its 4-digit serial number.
 
"Nose Art" was not officially authorized, so the Bat Bird insignia was present for only two weeks during Ed Rasimus's tour with the 421st.
 
I've also taken the liberty of tweaking a few values in the F-105D-66 flight dynamics file, including its power plant's thrust values and altitude tables. The former was corrected to the proper values for a J75-P-19W mill, the latter simply an expanded table to more accurately reflect performance at altitude.
 
Engine, gear, and flap sounds have also been provided.
 
Installation:
 
Simply extract the contents of the zip archive into your SF2V mod folder. It will overwrite only one file (the F-105D_66.ini file), and that will no effect it in any other way, other than changing the displayed model's name to it's correct one, and adding the necessary lines of code for the new texture-set.
 
It will also create sounds folder, if you did not have one, already.
 
If you're unsure of the location of your mod folders (it's location depends on which flavor of Windows you're running), simply go to the SF2 knowledge base at www.combatace.com, where you'll find all the help you need, and then some : )
 
Enjoy....
 
fubar512

===========================================
Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 Jun 2010
Readme File
===========================================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This update is for Strike Fighters 2 Israel with the Expansion
Pack 1 installed, either stand-alone or merged to other Strike
Fighters 2 games.
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If any data files
you've extracted have been changed, you must manually delete
and/or updated these files, or the patched game may not run
correctly.
 
Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
 
Jun 2010
--------
 
* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* Campaign front line handles neutral boundary better.
 
May 2010-B
----------
 
* Game sometimes freezing upon hitting ESC is fixed.
 
* 50 cal gun, airbrake and flaps sounds play correctly.
 
* Campaign Meteor and P-51 squadrons start with supplies.
 
* Syrain bases are no longer targeted in 1956 campaign.
 
------------------
2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
Troubleshooting Tips
 
Before installing the game, please try the following:
 
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
 
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
 
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3
 
- Install the latest update for your game from:
 
http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sf2.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
 
support@thirdwire.com.
 
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
 
· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
 
Or visit our forums at
 
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
--

=======================
First Eagles 2 Jun 2010
Readme File
=======================
 
-----------------
Table of Contents
-----------------
 
1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
 
---------------
1. Update Notes
---------------
 
This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If any data files
you've extracted have been changed, you must manually delete
and/or updated these files, or the patched game may not run
correctly.
 
Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
 
Jun 2010
--------
 
* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
 
* The game always over-writing the aircraft .INI files is fixed.
 
May 2010-B
----------
 
* Alt-N sometimes causing bombers to not show up on time is fixed.
 
* Messages not displaying even on Normal or Easy HUD mode is fixed.
 
* Some campaign crash bugs have been fixed.
 
Mar 2010
--------
 
* German medal not showing the image correctly is fixed.
 
* Terrain objects cast shadows correctly.
 
* Default Zoom level for in-flight map has changed.
 
* Target friendly keys not working is fixed.
 
* Aircraft were made eaiser to spin on Hard Flight Model option.
 
* Aldis sight has been added to RAF S.E.5a.
 
------------------
2. Troubleshooting
------------------
 
Troubleshooting Tips
 
Before installing the game, please try the following:
 
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
 
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
 
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
 
http://www.microsoft...6A-9B6652CD92A3
 
- Install the latest update for your game from:
 
http://www.thirdwire...wnloads_sf2.htm
 
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
 
------------------------------
3. Contacting Customer Support
------------------------------
 
To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
 
support@thirdwire.com.
 
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
 
· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
 
Or visit our forums at
 
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
 
and leave us a message.
 
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
 
info@thirdwire.com
 
--

Kresta II Class Cruiser



by



Julhelm


 
This model represents the Soviet Project 1134A Kresta II class anti-submarine cruiser, which served with the Soviet and Russian Fleets from the late 1960s into the early 1990s.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kresta_II_class_cruiser
 
This model was designed and optimized for SF2:NA, and that means Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. At the very least it requires the latest SF2 series patch for its systems and DX10 visual effects to work properly.
To install this package, simply place the folders located inside the .ZIP archive into the mod folder of whichever SF2 title you desire the ship to appear in.
 
Additional work will be required on your part to ensure that the ship's TEWS RWR symbol (TopSail) is added to the RWR list of any aircraft so equipped. Instructions on how to do this, can be found on the SF2 knowledge base, courtesy of EricJ:
http://combatace.com/topic/44441-making-a-custom-tga-for-tews-radar-warning-recievers/
 
The SA-N-3 model that’s included, is a high-poly version, that will replace the default Third Wire version. It does not adversely effect frame rates, and will work well on the SF2:NA Kiev model, as well.
 
The supplied sound effects will require editing of the soundlist.ini file in order to work.
 
I’ve included a modified soundlist.ini file, for those who do not have it extracted.
 
Warning: Be careful if you already have an existing custom soundlist.ini file, as it will be overwritten.
 
In that case, simply add the following lines (shown below), taking care to follow the existing numbering sequence (the soundlist.ini will reside in your flight folder). Use the supplied soundlist.ini as a guide.
 
SoundFileXXX=Underway
SoundFileXXX=ReductionGear
SoundFileXXX=CIWS
SoundFileXXX=SAMLaunch
SoundFileXXX=AK725
 
[underway]
Priority=Normal
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=250.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
[ReductionGear]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
MaxDist=2000.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
[CIWS]
Priority= Normal
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=2000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
 
[sAMLaunch]
Priority=Normal
3DSound=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=10000.000000
MinDist=100.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=0
 
[AK725]
Priority=Low
Looped=FALSE
NumBuffers=4
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=1000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
 
 
Known issues:
 
1) The main radar antenna (Top Sail) doesn’t have a double-sided mesh, so as it rotates, you will notice that the face of the antenna loses its “grid”. This will be rectified in a later release, when the developer manages to catch a break from his busy schedule.
 
 
Credits:
 
Kresta II model and textures, by Julhelm
 
SA-N-3 missile model and textures, by Krizis
 
Sound & Visual effects, and all data.ini work, by Fubar512
 
Testing by Dave, Wrench, Brain32 and Crusader.

HandyMax Tanker



by Julhelm


 
 
This model represents a "HandyMax" sized tanker, so named due to the fact that their gross displacement of less than 60,000 dwt, and their LOA of less than 200 meters imbues them with a level of versatility that's almost unheard of in today's maritime industry.
 
This model was designed and optimized for SF2:NA, and that means Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. At the very least it requires the latest SF2 series patch for its systems and DX10 visual effects to work properly.
 
To install this package, simply place the folders located inside the .ZIP archive into the mod folder of whichever SF2 title you desire the ship to appear in.
 
The supplied sound effects will require editing of the soundlist.ini file in order to work.
This model package also includes an experimental effect, which will be most evident at night or under similar low-light conditions. Consider it an Easter-egg!
 
Credits:
 
Model and textures by Julhelm.
 
Data, Effects, and Sounds by Funbar512

Yak-38M Gunsight Hotfix



by: Fubar512


 
This is a Hotfix that resolves the Yak-38M’s missing gun sight, and adjusts the aircraft’s gun aim angle to take advantage of the gun sight’s positioning.
 
TO INSTALL: "Objects", into your User Name/Saved Games/Thirdwire/SF2x folder, overwriting the originals when prompted.
It will replace the cockpit folder, the avionics, cockpit, and the Yak-38M_85 data ini files.
 
CREDITS:
Paladrian: Mira overlay
Tomcat74: Setka
Fubar512: A2A sight and ini work
 
And thanks to...
 
KJakker: For the idea and the inspiration.

These are drivers that are presently working well with Nvidia video adapter up to and including the GTX 750 ti. They are for meant for MS Windows Vitsa, 7, and 8, 64-bit versions only. These should cure any visual anomalies in the Strike Fighters 2 series that have been introduced by later Nvidia driver versions.
 
I highly recommend using this display driver sweeper utility before you install the 353.30 drivers (available from here: http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html)'

Unique RWR (RADAR Warning Receiver) sounds for use on any Soviet aircraft in SFP1 or WoV.

This texture set represents an F-14A from VF-1, circa late 1970's, early 1980's.
 
It's a quick and dirty repaint in MS Paint (of all things!), of BPAO's excellent F-14A.

A mission for Wings over Vietnam that simulates the VPAF's attack on the destroyer USS Higbee in April of 1972.
 
Comes complete with a new data.ini for WoV's destroyer model that features radar-directed multipurpose guns, and sound effects.
 
NOTE: Requires a flyable MiG-17F

A flyable B-52D.
 
For Wings Over Vietnam (WoV) only!
 
This is the second beta, and features several refinements and fixes (taxi issue resolved, nav lights work, new skin set, etc)

Improved MiG-21 flight models for both SF & WoV. Covers all default MiG-21 Variants.
 
UPDATED TO VERSION 2 on 4/11/2005

This effect attempts to faithfully reproduce the smaller, "basketball" sized flak bursts created by Soviet-issue 37mm and 57mm Anti Aircraft guns, as well as associating a unique sound event with the effect.