ValAstur

After having had good experiences during the first joint venture between SAAB and Mitsubishi and the high grade of acception of the japanese Draken (Ryu) by the JASDF-Pilots, the ministry of defense initiated a new joint venture. The swedish Gripen was now to be "nipponized". Pilots of the JASDF went to Sweden to fly the Gripen and push her to the limit, testing her capabilities. The Pilots were amazed how easy it was to fly the Gripen. Back in Japan, the Pilots reported their experiences to their superiors what led to an order of 120 planes, mainly single-seater. The first planes arrived during the first months of 2006, were they had to undergo changes in electronics, adapting them to japanese JASDF-Standards. The 8th Hikotai and the 305th Hikotai were the first squadrons receiving the "Gurifon". This plane was the first wearing the new JAMPAT-Camo in service. 8th Hikotai on a patrol A "Gurifon" from the 305th Hikotai climbing

Hmm, hadn't it on my mind before, but thanks for the idea! Any special camo style desired?

View File [Fictional] Eurofighter EFJ Typhoon This is a mod of the EF-2000 Typhoon from Bongodriver to make it look like fighterplane from the japanese air self defense force. BACKGROUND: In March 2007, the JASDF opened a competition for the next generation plane. Among the competitors are the Super Hornet, the F-35 and the Typhoon. The Rafale was not part of the competition because of the fear, that american planes could be favourized. Nevertheless, Eurofighter threw the Typhoon into competition. There will be no decision until November 2011(Janes Information Group). The EFJ Typhoon represents a possible version of the japanese Typhoon in the case it should become the winner of the competition. The plane will enter service in 2013 becoming part of the 3rd and the 6th Hikotai, replacing the single-seater F-2. While the 3rd Hikotai wears the standard grey camo, the 6th Hikotai wears the standard two-tone blue camo also worn by the F-2. INSTALLATION: Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder. CREDITS: Thanks to Brain32 for adapting the plane to SF2-Standards and to Bongodriver for creating this bird! ORIGINAL CREDITS: A BIG BIG thanks to USAFMTL (and various partners in crime) for his help and guidance and support. Jimmybib and Sundowner for initial consultation on skinning and all credit to Sundowner for producing the final skins which are superb. Moonjumper for his advice on some avionics matters All of you for you encouragement and kind words through it's development My Producers....etc...etc :) Oh god I'm going to cry.. Anyway I decided to release slightly early because I'd like some of you to enjoy tweaking this thing, theres alot of talent out there who can make this thing great. Absolutely no part of this is to be used in payware but moddify the model any way you wish and re distribute in your own freeware mods as you wish with no permission required from me, just give me the relevant credit. Enjoy... NazGhul Submitter ValAstur Submitted 09/11/2011 Category What If Hangar

Looking very good mate

"Closed Formation" "Leave him. We follow the Leader!"

This is really great!!!

I sometimes wonder from where you get all your ideas But looking great

In March 2007, the JASDF opened a competition for the next generation plane. Among the competitors are the Super Hornet, the F-35 and the Typhoon. The Rafale was not part of the competition because of the fear, that american planes could be favourized. Nevertheless, Eurofighter threw the Typhoon into competition. There will be no decision until November 2011(Janes Information Group). The EFJ Hariken (Hurricane) represents a possible version of the japanese Typhoon in the case it should become the winner of the competition. The plane will enter service in 2013 becoming part of the 3rd and the 6th Hikotai, replacing the single-seater F-2. While the 3rd Hikotai wears the standard grey camo, the 6th Hikotai will display a new version of the two colour blue pattern, called "JAMPAT" (JApanese Maritime PATtern), an adapted form of the US Navy Camo. JAMPAT Camo Standard grey

Hey Veltro Those F-20s are looking awesome!

In 2011, the actual minister of defense, Toshimi Kitazawa, wanted the air force to be more powerful and well equipped than they are now. Even the F-2 and the F-15J and DJ seemed not to be modern enough. Kitazawa was of the opinion, with the rising of China and the becoming dangerous of northern Korea, the air force as main line of defense had to be strong and powerful. During that same year, Japan and the US signed a contract over more than 120 planes, primarily F-Type, of the Super Hornet. Being modified by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for being capable of using the modern japanese missiles, the Hornet received the same name, but in japanese: Suzumebachi. Being odd at first sight, the new aggressor camo of the first squadron to receive the plane reflects the mood of its pilots, showing the enemy that there will be no retreat..just like Samurai. The unperfect camo concerning some stains along the colour borders are wanted and shall recall the japanese calligraphy. The first planes will enter service in 2012 in the 301st, 303rd, 306th and 501st Hikotai. Aggressor camo Standard grey camo

Hey Spinners Outstanding! This idea was a great one. Thanks a lot. Let this Hangar grow.

View File [Fictional] IAI/Grumman F-14I Petten (Cobra) This is a mod of TMF's F-14B (96) to make it look like a multirole aircraft from the israeli air force. BACKGROUND: Being impressed of the interception capabilities of the F-14 combined with the AIM-54 Phoenix, the IDF decided to order themselves a modified version of the F-14B, the bombing capable version of the Tomcat. Modifications were performed by IAI. The modifications also needed the AIM-54C to be modified. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the national arms manufacturer, created, based on the construction plans of the Phoenix, the 'Serpent' LRAAM, which design was identical to the Phoenix but with israeli electronics inside. The missile was extensely tested over the mediterranean sea and proofed to be equal to the AIM-54 concerning performance, reliability and accuracy. Primary role was the interception of incoming enemy planes from seaside long before reaching the coast and secondary role was Strike and Anti-Ship-Missions. Two squadrons got equipped with the 'Peten': The Valley Squadron (109th) grey camo Flying Dragon Squadron (115th) desert camo INSTALLATION: Simply drop the Folders into your Strike Fighters Mods Folder. CREDITS: Model: Flying Toaster, BPAo Skins and Flight Model: column5 Cockpit: Chris Avionics: MoonJumper Pilots: Diego Extra Hangar and Loading Screens: USAFMTL Testing: The Mirage Factory Big Thanks to Sony Tuckson for allowing me to release this mod. IMPORTANT: THE SKINS ARE COVERED BY THE FREEWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT WHILE THE PLANE STILL NEEDS A PERMISSION FROM TMF TO BECOME MODIFIED; ALSO APPLIES TO THIS VERSION. Dedicated to BPAo. May he rest in peace. Enjoy. NazGhul Submitter ValAstur Submitted 08/28/2011 Category What If Hangar

Don't exactly get what you mean. This plane is considered to have been used between 1996 and 2006. AIM-54 was retired in 2004. So why would be the use of BVR would be against NATO and Geneva? And since it is a what if, I don't think this has to be considered or am I wrong?

Being impressed of the interception capabilities of the F-14 combined with the AIM-54 Phoenix, the IDF decided to order themselves a modified version of the F-14B, the bombing capable version of the Tomcat. Modifications were performed by IAI. The modifications also needed the AIM-54C to be modified. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the national arms manufacturer, created, based on the construction plans of the Phoenix, the 'Serpent' LRAAM, which design was identical to the Phoenix but with israeli electronics inside. The missile was extensely tested over the mediterranean sea and proofed to be equal to the AIM-54 concerning performance, reliability and accuracy. Primary role was the interception of incoming enemy planes from seaside long before reaching the coast and secondary role was Strike and Ant-Ship-Missions. To squadrons got equipped with the 'Petten': The Valley Squadron (109th) and the Flying Dragon Squadron (115th) Cobra from the 115th Squadron ready to bite... Fox 3! 109th Squadron skin Patrolling the homeland Breaking for attack

Protecting the homeland...

Looking outstanding as always Alfie!!

Got some new birds almost ready... Yak-43 "Firestarter" ZA-9AR Aguará ZA-9E Gavilán (Sparrow) ZA-9EJ Has**taka (Salamander) ZA-9F Ouragan II ZA-9G Greif ZA-9I Smamit (Gecko)

You have to assure that the bmp is saved as a 24-bit bmp-file. Otherwise you will get the black skin. Concerning the file-names: Look into a folder of a camo inside the main plane folder. there you will find some bmp-files. Check that the modified bmp-file gets the exact name. An example: if one file inside the folder is named "wings.bmp", the correspondent file has to be named "wings.bmp" too. Otherwise it won't function. If you are not sure, send me the link to the plane you want to create the skin for and the your files and I will look it up.

I'm a hopeless Flanker - Lover The Sukhoi SU-35AR Condor The IAI/Sukhoi SU-35I Akrab (Scorpion)

Faltaría más que no estuviera permitido aqui. Ya que por lo visto ya no está permitido en el foro principal de imagenes de SF2.

[Renewed] Hispano-Suiza HS.304 Trueno (Thunder) View File Fictional mod of the stock MiG-21MF to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the spanish air force. YOU WILL NEED BOTH SF2:E AND SF2:I AT LEAST TO GET THIS PLANE RUNNING! BACKGROUND In the end of the 1960s, the HA.210 Hidalgo got outdated due to the appearance of new fighters and weapons. The new Semi-Active Homing-Technology made the Hidalgo a easy target for medium and long-range attacks. A new fighter, able of carrying the allied equivalent, tha AIM-7 Sparrow, was needed. Hispano-Suiza and CASA competed in the production of this new plane. Hispano-Suiza won the competition with the fighter called "Trueno". The design was sleak but robust. The maiden-flight of the plane was on the 21st of January of 1971 and the 111th and 113th squadron were supplied with this plane in December of the same year. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes. CREDITS Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have. Kindest regards ValAstur Submitter ValAstur Submitted 08/18/2011 Category What If Hangar

After launching my SF2, the auto updater told me that a new update is available. The update is 72 MB big. The readme says this concerning the update: ================================= Strike Fighters 2 Aug 2011 Update Readme File ================================= 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 installing this Update. List of changes in this Update include: Aug 2011 -------- * Air Forces of Belgium and Netherlands have been added to European campaigns. * Non-jettisonable fuel tanks no longer display "Tanks jettisoned" message. * Aircraft with no guns can now select "no weapon" when cycling through air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons. * Navy carrier campaign missions not getting saved out correctly is fixed. * Armament panel on F-4EJ DLC not working correctly is fixed. * Includes additional texture sets for A-4K and Mirage IIIC DLC.