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SF2 WW2 PTO RNZAF P-40E/K/M/N Kittyhawk Pack
SF2 WW2 PTO RNZAF P-40E/K/M/N Kittyhawk Pack
A total of 301 P-40s were allocated to the RNZAF under Lend-Lease, for use in the Pacific Theater, although four of these were lost in transit. The aircraft equipped 14 Squadron, 15 Squadron, 16 Squadron, 17 Squadron, 18 Squadron, 19 Squadron and 20 Squadron.
RNZAF P-40K/N/M squadrons were successful in air combat against the Japanese between 1943 and 1944 (RNZAF P-40E never saw combat). Their pilots claimed 100 aerial victories in P-40, whilst losing 20 aircraft in combat. Geoff Fisken, the highest scoring British Commonwealth ace in the Pacific, flew P-40s with 14 Squadron, although half of his victories were claimed with the Brewster Buffalo.
The overwhelming majority of RNZAF P-40 victories were scored against Japanese fighters, mostly Zeroes. Other victories included Aichi D3A "Val" dive bombers. The only confirmed twin engine claim, a Ki-21 "Sally" (misidentified as a G4M "Betty") fell to Fisken in July 1943
From late 1943 and 1944, RNZAF P-40s were increasingly used against ground targets, including the innovative use of naval depth charges as improvised high-capacity bombs. The last front line RNZAF P-40s were replaced by Vought F4U Corsairs in 1944. The ex combat P-40s joined the P-40E in New Zealand OCU Squadrons relegated to use as advanced pilot trainers.
The name Kittyhawk was generally retained throughout the aircraft's' service with the RNZAF, even when the later models' official name was Warhawk.
Included are 4 Royal New Zealand Air Force specific aircraft with a total of 11 skins.
- P-40E Kittyhawk RNZAF
- P-40K Kittyhawk (Warhawk) RNZAF
- P-40M Kittyhawk (Warhawk) RNZAF
- P-40N Kittyhawk (Warhawk) RNZAF
INSTILATION: Drop files into your mods folders, override when prompted.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credits:
- Raven
- Wrench
- TW
Enjoy,
Dan (dtmdragon)
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Polish F-16D updated for Strike Fighters 2
Polish F-16D updated for Strike Fighters 2
Features:
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credit: Diogo
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F-4 Phantom II in Royal New Zealand Air Force service ('What If')
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
F-4 Phantom II in Royal New Zealand Air Force service ('What If')
Background (factual):
In mid 1964 Operational Requirement No. 5/Air called for a tactical combat aircraft to replace the Canberra. Specifically a long range aircraft with the primary role of counter-air/interdiction and secondary roles of close air support and air defense.
In June 1965 The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Morrison was quoted as wanting 18 F-111 aircraft for the RNZAF at a cost of £1.5 million per aircraft. The public and media supported the idea but the Chief of Defense Staff (who was a Naval Officer) and the acting Prime Minister publicly opposed the purchase.
In August 1965 the Chiefs of Staff Committee rejected the idea of acquiring long-range interdiction aircraft and in September agreed that close air support should be the primary role of the new combat aircraft.
In December came Air Staff Requirement No. 12 with the following requirements of the new combat aircraft:
- Ability to provide effective air support to ground forces.
- Highly reliable and robust
- Self defense capability to evade or counter supersonic interceptors and surface-to-air missiles.
- Long range.
- Ability to operate closely with American and Australian forces.
By May 1966 the RNZAF had finished evaluating six candidate aircraft:
- F-4C Phantom II
- A-7A Corsair II
- Mirage IIIO
- F-5A Freedom Fighter
- F-104G Starfighter
- A-4E Skyhawk
In August 1966 the RNZAF officially asked the government to purchase 16 F-4 Phantoms at a total cost of £19 million.
Now remember AVM Morrison making it known he wanted the F-111? He would later go on to admit he never wanted the F-111 he had wanted the F-4 all along but given the cost of the F-4 he wanted to make it look more attractive (cost wise) by putting it next to the F-111.
The minister of Defense then announced the final stage of the evaluation had been reached and a decision was a few weeks away. The purchase of the F-4 seemed to be all but done...
BUT the Treasury department now intervened and recommended purchasing the F-5! The RNZAF High Command was furious! But ultimately powerless to halt the path to purchasing the A-4 Skyhwak that had just begun.
Over the next year the RNZAF, Cabinet Defense Committee, Treasury, the Finance Minister and the Chief of Defense wrangled over purchasing the F-4 or an alternative (F-5 or A-4). Then at the end of 1967 the New Zealand Currency was devalued and a squadron of F-4 Phantoms was now instantly out of New Zealand’s price range. It was either 11 Phantoms or 16 Skyhawks. So the Skyhawk it was.
So if the Treasury Department hadn't intervened in the procurement process towards the end of 1966 it seems entirely likely that New Zealand would have placed and order for the F-4 Phantom II at the end of that year!
And so I give you the F-4D Phantom II in RNZAF Service 1969 to 2002.
I chose the F-4D as when the order would have likely been placed in late 1966/ early 1967 the F-4D was the current USAF production model as the first of the F-4E models were only just being built as part of the USAF F-4D contract.
The RNZAF F-4D models are built to the same standard as the last USAF F-4D coming off the production line in the late 60's. However like the A-4K in real life they are 'fitted for but not with' ECM/ RHAW equipment. This means the wiring, sensors and cockpit RHAW display are installed but the actual 'black box' control units are not.
The reason for this (as in real life with the A-4K) was not an economy measure as most references state (including the Third Wire manual) but because the equipment was in such demand by US forces for use in Vietnam. So the aircraft were delivered without them but with the intention of fitting them at a latter date. However that day simply never came and this is possibly where the additional cost of purchasing/ installing them played a part in it not happening.
The Kiwi F-4D Phantoms are capable of caring the full range of the USAF Phantom arsenal including first generation smart weapons. However only the Mk 82/83/84 series bombs and unguided rockets are used by the RNZAF. For the air-to-air role the SUU-23/A gunpod, AIM-7E and AIM-9E are chosen with the AIM-4 Falcons performance in Vietnam causing the RNZAF to steer well clear of it.
Four separate Aircraft:
F-4D Phantom II RNZAF - Initial aircraft delivered in 1969 fitted for but not with ECM/ RHAW equipment.
F-4D Phantom II (72) RNZAF - By 1973 the redundant RHAW display has been removed from the cockpit as well as the empty IRST pod under the nose that was to house the RHAW gear.
F-4D Phantom II (78) RNZAF - Second hand attrition aircraft from USAF stocks delivered in 1985 in preparation for the project Kahu upgrade of the fleet.
F-4D Phantom II (88) Kahu RNZAF - In 1986 a comprehensive $140 million upgrade program is undertaken. Known as project 'Kahu' the heart of the upgrade is replacing the old AN/APG-109 radar with the modern AN/APG-66(NZ) multi-mode radar. The cockpit is modernized with glass displays, HOTAS and a Ferranti wide-angle HUD. Survivability in increased with the ALR-66 RWR and ALE-40 countermeasure dispensers. The MIL-STD 1553B databus and Litton Industries LN-93 inertial navigation system are also installed. The airframes and engines are completely stripped down and given a life extension with almost all of the aircraft wiring replaced. A smoke abatement system is added along with low voltage formation lights.
The aircraft also receive armament upgrades including the capability to fire AIM-9L, AIM-7M, AGM-65B/G and GBU-10 Paveway II laser-guided bombs. The old F-4 Phantom external center drop tanks are also replaced by the F-15 600 gallon HPC tanks as on USAF Phantoms. By the end of 1991 all New Zealand and ex USAF Phantoms have been upgraded to the 'Kahu' standard.
More sceen shots and the full 'what if' story here: http://combatace.com/topic/86994-f-4-phantom-ii-in-royal-new-zealand-air-force-service/
Requirments:
you will need one of the SF2 games with the F-4D as well the Third Wire DLC A-4K Skyhawk for the decals.
Bonus:
Included in a separate folder is a RNZAF F-4D for use with the SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion Pack. This is the Kiwi F-4D fitted with the required ECM and stores for operations in the Vietnam War.
Credits:
- comrad
- Sundowner
- Dave
- eburger68
- Malibu43
- ravenclaw_007
- Bunyap
- Chaser617
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
Enjoy!
Dan (dtmdragon)
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Royal New Zealand Airforce Canberra B.2 & B(I) Mk12 for SF2
Strike Fighters 2 Canberra B(I) mk12 operated by the Royal New Zealand Air force and Canberra B.2 loaned by the RNZAF before the purchase of the mk12
The B.2 is the stock B.2 with RNZAF skin/markings and make flyable with the cockpit from the SF B.2 by Ahmed Junaid Raza & Daniel "Kessselbrut" Himmel
The mk12 was made by modifying the Canberra B(I) mk12 (South African AF) by Ahmed Junaid Raza
Credit also goes to MigBuster and spinners for their part in the original mods and of course Third Wire.
To install place files in appropriate folders and override. Make sure you read the original readme as well.
You will need the Europe expansion Pack 2 to use the B.2
History on the RNZAF Canberra:
In 1958, while awaiting delivery of their own Canberras, the RNZAF "hired" a squadron of 17 B.2s and three T.4s from the RAF as part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. The B.2s and one T.4 were used, from 1958 until 1962, by the then newly formed RNZAF 75 Squadron. The squadron was based at RAF Tengah (Singapore) and became involved in active service during the Malayan emergency with their first bombing raid being carried out on 30 September 1959.
In February 1958 New Zealand placed a contract for 11 aircraft for use by 14 Sqd, the contract called for nine B(I)12 and two T.13 Canberras. The B(I)12 was the equivalent of the RAF's B(I)8 but with auto-pilot and modified navigation kit. The T.13 was equivalent to the T.4 but with auto-pilot and an extra bomb bay fuel tank.
14 Squadron was based at RNZAF Ohakea in New Zealand
Initially the squadron continued to use their D.H. Vampires for rocket projectile firing practice as the B(I)12s did not get this capability until December 1961. Trials then began with wing-pylon mounted Microcell rocket launchers each holding 37 rockets. Gradually the squadron achieved operational status in all its roles, including anti-shipping, and took part in deployment exercises to Singapore as part of the Commonwealth Reinforcement Force.
In late 1962, the OCU was incorporated into the squadron as "C" Flight giving 14 Squadron a strength of ten B(I)12s and two T.13s. In 1964 the B(I)12s received their camouflage paint scheme ready for deployment to Singapore. 14 Sqd arrived in Singapore in September 1964 to assist in Operation Confrontation against Indonesia. A month later they went to the forward base at Labuan but were moved back to Tengah a week later! 14 Sqd stayed as part of the FEAF and, in March 1965, moved to RAAF Butterworth in Malaya. Not for long however. In 1966 the squadron returned to RNZAF Ohakea. Sadly, in the final month at Butterworth, NZ6104 crashed during a low-level RP attack at the China Rock range.
Back in NZ, the decision had been taken to phase out the B(I)12 which duly took place in July 1970. New Zealand's Canberras were sold as a job-lot to India in November 1970. Some are still flying today
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Mirage Factory F-4E(s) Shablol Updated for SF2
This is the Mirage Factory F-4E(s) Shablol for SF1 Updated for SF2.
The original 3d model has also been updated with a few corrections such as pylon mounted Chaff/ Flare launchers and the .ini files have had a going over or been totally redone.
The 3d model was updated by Sundowner (who gave permission for this update) and I did all the .ini work
Credit goes to the Mirage Factory for the original aircraft.
Note:
1, The Shablol was a modified F-4E Kurnass airframe so we have retained a limited ability to carry air-to-ground ordnance however they were not used operationally for anything other than reconnaissance.
2, The radar mode key will bring up the reconnaissance camera displays.
3, The gun sight has been turned off on purpose.
Cheers,
Dan (dtmdragon)
http://www.f-4.nl/f4_15.html
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Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2
Indonesian A-4E & H Skyhawk Pack for Strike Fighters 2
This pack contains nation specific installs of the A-4 E and H model Skyhawk’s used by Indonesia.
These Aircraft were obtained from the Israeli Air force via the Alpha Project in 1980. They stayed in service until 2003 when they were replaced by two Russian Su-27SK and two Su-30MK. However the Indonesian Air Force is planning to reactivate the A-4 Skyhawks by buying spare parts after the United States ended its weapons and spare part sales embargo. The aircraft made its final flight on 5 August 2005
Includes 3 different skins: 11 SkU Camo (Tan and Green), 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) & 12 SkU Camo (Tan and Blue) Low-Viz
Included is a folder called “2005 plus” which if installed will extend the operational years to 2015 with a ‘very_rare’ availability representing the above proposed reactivation.
These are basically the stock E and H Ahit with skins upgraded for SF2 from the Wings over Timor campaign. Credit goes to Third Wire and the ‘A Team’
I made this after Wrench released the SF2 Modern Darwin terrain and I wanted some half decent opposition, to go along with some skins I updated for the SU-27SK & F-5, for the Aussie Hornets and Kiwi Skyhawks to do battle with.
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles but should only require SF2I
Credit goes to Third wire for the game and A-4 models, Dev A-Team of Capun and CB Productions for permition to use thier modified skins.
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USAF ANG 148th FS RNLAF F-16AM Skin
USAF ANG 148th FS Skin for the Viper Team Dutch F-16AM (2010+)
Assigned to the 162d Tactical Fighter Training Group at Tucson International Airport, Arizona. The 148th FS was tasked with pilot training for the foreign air forces as part of the Foreign Military Sales program, although the squadron has also been tasked with training F-16 crew for the USAF and the Air National Guard both advanced and beginner training. Through the years numerous countries have detached personnel to receive advanced training by the squadron.
The first to make use of these was the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Training used a mix of USAF F-16 as well as some Dutch F-16s. Eventually a total of eight RNlAF F-16s were on hand. These Dutch aircraft were hard to tell apart from the USAF as they had the same markings and where the same blocks. In 1991, the squadron was officially tasked a NATO F-16 training mission which was not much of a departure from the norm. Re-designated as the 148th Fighter Squadron on 15 March 1992 and the training role continued. By May 1995 all the RNlAF F-16s had departed Tucson for their native country.
In 2003 another contract was signed that included detaching foreign F-16s. These new F-16s would be the E/F models of the United Arab Emirates Air Force. The relationship ended on 20 October 2010 with over 100 UAE F-16 pilots trained. The last aircraft departed for UAE during December.
2010 saw a new contract with the RNLAF. The Dutch already had a detachment with the 162d Fighter Squadron of the Ohio Air National Guard. This unit was to lose its F-16 task and so the Dutch needed to search for another training site. The USAF then proposed the 148th FS. So an influx of Dutch F-16AM/BM airframes began December 2010. The first class of about ten pilots graduated in late April 2011.
This time the Dutch F-16s retained RNLAF Roundels and serial numbers but have had their Dutch squadron markings replaced with those of the 148th FS.
Credit goes to the Viper Team and you will need the 'European MLU Vipers' pack here: http://combatace.com/files/file/12909-european-mlu-vipers/
Cheers,
Dan.
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A-4M USMC Low-vis Grey Skin
USMC Low Vis Grey skin for my SF2 A-4M
http://combatace.com/files/file/11522-a-4m-skyhawk-for-strike-fighters-2/
Simply drop files in correct locations.
Credit to Third Wire and Mirage factory for thier grey A-4 Echo skin I used as a base
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F-4E Kurnass 2000 for Strike Fighters 2
Israeli Air Force F-4E Kurnass 2000 for Strike Fighters 2
Features:
-Modernized cockpit and avionics
-Modernized weapons capability
-Most advanced version of the F-4E used by the Israeli Air Force
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credit goes to Wrench and Third Wire for the original aircraft this has been modified from
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Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet for Strike Fighters 2
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet for Strike Fighters 2
Features:
-Separate Low and High visibility markings.
-Year specific versions to represent the major upgrades that added the ASRAAM/AIM-120 missiles and enhanced its smart weapons capability.
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credit: Spectre8750 & Dave
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Mirage III & Nesher Gun Sight Fix.
Mirage III and Nesher Gun Sight Fix.
This mod corrects the Stock Third Wire Gun Sights for the Mirage IIICJ Shahak, Mirage IIICJ Shahak (71), Nesher and as a bonus the DLC 17 RAAF Mirage fighters.
I recently read the Osprey book Israeli 'Mirage and Nesher Aces' and 'Mirage III vs Mig-21 Six Day War 1967.' Both books are full of gun camera images of Israeli Mirage IIICJ and Nesher fighters killing MIGs.
From these I realised Third Wire has made an error on all the Mirage gun sights by aligning the (horizontally elongated) aircraft reference cross with the gun bore-sight and thus the gun piper. In the Nesher and Mirage IIIO that leaves the actual gun bore-sight cross sitting above the gun piper doing nothing.
This mod corrects the position and alignment of the aircraft reference cross, gun piper and gun bore-sight cross (Nesher and Mirage IIIO).
This correction should be applied to any other version of Mirage III, Mirage 5, Nesher or Dagger you have that uses a Third Wire Mirage cockpit and/ or Mirage gun sight.
CombatAce fair use agreement applies.
Cheers,
Dan.
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McDonnell Douglas Eagle F.1 - RAF ('what if')
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
McDonnell Douglas Eagle F.1 - RAF ('what if')
With delays in the Tornado ADV program the RAF desperately needs to replace its aging and out classed air defense Phantom and Lightning squadrons. As a stop gap measure the RAF lease squadrons of F-15A Eagles from the USAF. They are modified to fire Skyflash missiles and given the name 'Eagle F.1' in RAF service.
Mod uses stock TW RAF F-4M decals for squadron markings so you can select other squadrons.
Credits:
Wrench & Spinners for inspiration.
Crusader for the Strike Fighters 2 Europe (SF2E) F-15A avionics enhancement v1a.
Gunsight texture by wpnssgt.
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Royal Air Force & Royal Navy F-35C Pack for Strike Fighters 2
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
Royal Air Force & Royal Navy F-35C Pack for Strike Fighters 2
It seems more and more likely the UK will purchase the F-35C so here is my take of the UK version replacing the current GR9 Harrier squadrons.
Features:
-No. 1 Squadron RAF markings.
-No. 4 (Reserve) Squadron RAF markings.
-No. 800 Naval Air Squadron markings
-Markings for an operational ´Joint Force Lightning´ (JFL) squadron which is a take off ´Joint Force Harrier´ (JFH)
-UK weapon load outs including ASRAAM, Meteor, Brimstone, Storm Shadow and an upgraded ALARM missile
-Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
-All weapons from load out file included ( most are from MGunny's Ordnance Shop II for SF2 )
INSTILATION: Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credit: FastCargo & Dave
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P-40S SuperHawk SF2 ('What If')
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
P-40S SuperHawk
This is a fictional upgrade of the P-40N Warhawk.
Background:
With the XP-40Q project failing to get of the ground Curtiss came up with an upgrade to the existing late model P-40 airframes that would give them performance on par with the XP-40Q and the P-51D. The resulting P-40S SuperHawk performs so well it rapidly becomes one of the front line fighters of choice. It will even go on to serve in the Korean War alongside the P-51D.
The upgrade:
- 2200HP Packard V-2250 engine (Packard built Merlin 1710 upgraded to 2200HP).
- Four-bladed Rotol propeller.
- 4 x 20mm Hispano Mk II cannons.
- K-14 gyro gunsight.
- Range: 650 mi (560 nmi, 1,100 km400 nmi (459 mi, 740 km).
- Service ceiling: 43,500 ft (13,258 m).
- Rate of climb: 3,650 ft/min (18.5 m/s).
I have included skins for every late war WWII theatre the P-40 operated in as well as a ‘what if’ USAF WWII ETO and Korea skin. There are skins for the RAAF, RAF, RNZAF, USAF and Soviet Airforce.
Credits:
- Raven (Big thanks)
- Wrench
- A. Mariani aka amariani
Engoy,
Dan
dtmdragon
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Avro Vulcan 'Zapped' in RNZAF 75 Squadron Markings
Avro Vulcan B2 XH562 'Zapped' in RNZAF 75 Squadron Markings
In 1972 XH562 of the NEAF Bomber (Akrotiri) Wing at RAF Masirah was spectacularly 'zapped' with RNZAF markings by the Royal New Zealand Air force whilst the aircraft was visiting New Zealand.
To install simply un zip then copy and past into your mods folder. It won't override anything but you will need to click yes and let the folders merge.
You will need the Avro Vulcan B.2(*) for SF2 by paulopanz:
http://combatace.com...avro-vulcan-b2/
Credit goes to him and the A-Team
P.s. this is not a 'what if' it actually happened: http://www.avrovulca...le/562_kiwi.htm
Enjoy,
Dan.
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Royal Australian Air Force Hornet/Super Hornet Skin pack for SF2
Here is a rehash/ edit of some old RAAF Hornet skins to create a set of skins for the SF2 FA-18C, FA-18A or CF-18 (from NF4) which are all available here at combatACE.
There are two sets of skins for No. 3 Squadron in low and high vis for the SF2 F/A-18A or C or CF-18
Also included is a skin for the new RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet.
Credit goes to all those that have done an F/A-18 or RAAF skin in the past.
INSTILATION INSTRUCTION
Simply drop the files in the correct location specified by the name of the folder they are in.
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Series 1 Kuwaiti A-4KU Skyhawk Updated for Strike Fighters 2
Kuwaiti A-4KU for Strike Fighters 2
This is the A-4KU flown by the Kuwait Air force during and leading up to the Gulf War I. It is from the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign set and I updated it for SF2 as well as changing some of the data.ini information to more accurately reflect the aircraft.
NOTE: The original A-4KU uses Strikefighter 1 series LODS so you will have to have WoV to use this aircraft. (I ignorantly didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to include the series 1 LODS in the upload so that’s why I have now removed them)
Included is an extensive RWR.LST file and RWR.TGA files, a ‘Free Kuwait’ skin and pre invasion skin.
INSTILATION:
1,Drop files in to appropriate folders, override when asked to.
2,Extract the original lod files from WoV ObjectData.cat using the CAT extractor. Following lods: A-4F.LOD, A-4F_lod002.LOD, A-4F_lod003.LOD, A-4F_lod004.LOD, AV-8A_LOD4.LOD & A-4F_lod005.LOD once extracted should go to the A-4KU_Kuwait folder.
NOTE: Has only been tested/used in a merged install of ALL SF2 titles
Credit goes to JSF_Aggie for the Operation Desert Storm SF1 campaign the original A-4KU came from.
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'What if' KAW Hawker Hunter F.1 with Campiagn
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
'What if' KAW Hawker Hunter F.1A & F.1B with campiagn 1.0
The back story:
In order to meet the Mig-15 threat over Korea and with no capable fighters currently in the RAF inventory the British Ministry of Supply instructs Hawker Aviation to undertake a crash production program of its P.1067 fighter. Project ‘Huntsman’. In less than a year since the prototype flew and two years ahead of schedule the Hawker Hunter is deployed to the Korean Theatre in early 1952. Since the Hunter F.1 designation was already assigned to the first full production Hunters due into service in 1954, the Hunters produced under program ‘Huntsman’ are (unusually) designated Hunter F.1A
These aircraft are basically identical to the future production Hunter F.1 the most obvious difference being that they are finished in High Speed Silver. However the lack of paint means these Hunters are 21 Mph faster and 53Kg lighter than the full production F.1 Hunters.
Operations over Korea immediately highlighted the Hunters inherent shortcomings. Of most concern was its lack of fuel and endurance with barely an hour’s flight time. Also of concern was the damage done to the fuselage caused by the ejection of spent cartridge links. These concerns (among others) would be addressed in time by future models of the Hunter, but in the skies of Korea in 1952 the lack of range and endurance had to be immediately mitigated. And thus the Hunter F.1B is born with the addition of wing mounted drop tanks installed in theatre.
What's in it:
- Hawker Hunter F.1A
- Hawker Hunter F.1B
- Various RAF 43 and 222 Squadron Skins in Camo and High Speed Silver.
- NOTE: The camo skins are included as a bonus but the aircraft data.ini files are set up to reflect the high speed silver skins as I have included the weight reduction and increased speed that comes without using camo paint. I found the figures I used in an article about the trial OD green Sabres in Korea.
- sounds
- pilot
- Modified Korea Campaign using the Hunters. This will not change the original campaign in any way, you will see an additional campaign called 'Korean War Hunters Over Korea' that you can select. Missions will be similar to the Sabre, No 43 Squadron is based at Suwon AB (K-13) and No. 222 Squadron at Kimpo AB (K-14).
- NOTE: this mod can be added to the Wings Over Korea mod without any change what so ever to the original game play. You will never see these Hunters show up over Korea unless you play the above included campaign or start a single mission with a Hunter.
Operations:
- canopy open key=10 automatic closing at take off
To Install:
- Designed to be used with the Wings Over Korea mod but should work without it.
- Put everything in you main StrikeFighters2 KAW mods folder
- Get the Wings Over Korea mod here:
http://combatace.com/files/file/15221-wings-over-korea-1-of-2/
http://combatace.com/files/file/15220-wings-over-korea-2-of-2/
Credits:
- Third Wire
- Paulopanz Hunter F.1 Skins & Edits for SF2
- Sundowner Hunter F6 Templates.
- Do335 Wings Over Korea
- Evryone else in the WOK/ KAW team
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
Enjoy!
Dan
(Dtmdragon)
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F-4E(F) Air Superiority Fighter (Luftwaffe)
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
Proposed F-4E(F) Air Superiority Fighter (Luftwaffe) addon for the F-4F Pack by ravenclaw_007 and team.
Based on the official McDonnell Douglas report/ sales pitch dated September 1970 detailing the specifications for the proposed F-4E(F) Air Superiority Fighter for the West German Luftwaffe:
Included:
- F-4E(F)
Gameplay notes:
- Due to its lower empty weight this aircraft is slightly faster, more maneuverable, has quicker acceleration and a lower stalling speed than a standard statted or hard wing F-4E.
- It has a slightly lower (according to McDonnell's specifications,) stalling speed than the F-4F.
- The radar (APG-120) is the same model as on the F-8E Crusader so has a lower performance than the radar on the F-4E/F with no AIM-7 capability. Cockpit radar display and radar range lights have been changed match the APG-120 radar.
- Rear cockpit is empty with no WSO or controls etc. If you read the McDonnell report the ability to fit the cockpit controls, displays and ejection seat was to be retained if required. So the glass would not have been faired over etc.
Animation / Function
- Canopy
- Hook
- Gun Vent ______________ automatic when gun is fired or as soon as the landing gear is deployed
- Brake Chute____________ works with the Air Brake below 150kts
NOTE:
You MUST have the F-4F pack installed for this to work:
Hangar and Loading screens are in 1920 x 1080
Installation:
- Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack and overwrite if ask to
- If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce!
Credits for F-4F Pack:
- original model by TW , BPAO , Crab_02
- cockpits from TW
- Testpilots , Fanatic Modder , Soulfreak , Crusader
- new updated model , textures and weapons by ravenclaw_007
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Fictional ‘What if’ Royal New Zealand Air Force A-7 Corsair II Skins
By dtmdragon in What If Skins
Fictional ‘What if’ Royal New Zealand Air Force A-7 Corsair II Skins
As requested in MAKO69’s topic (http://combatace.com/topic/82082-a-lot-of-what-if-ideas-for-the-moders/?do=findComment&comment=658905) here are my RNZAF A-7 re-skins.
Fact: When the New Zealand Government selected the A-4K Skyhawk for the RNZAF in the late 60’s/ early 70’s the A-7 Corsair II was on the Air Force’s short list along with the F-4 and F-111. A modernised version of the A-7 was again considered in the late 80’s as an alternative to upgrading the RNZAF Skyhawks.
You will need the stock Third Wire A-7D and A-7E_74 as well as the Mirage Factory A-7D_84 and A-7K_MF
Instillation: As usual simply drop into your mods folder and allow it to override when prompted, none of the aircraft files will be changed just the skins added.
Credits:
Third Wire and Team Mirage Factory
Enjoy,
Dan.
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USMC VMA513 Skin for Harrier GR.7
As requested http://combatace.com/topic/68858-usmc-to-buy-uk-harriers/page__pid__535106?do=findComment&comment=535106
Edit of USMC VMA513 skin from the AV-8B+ Harrier II to fit the SF2 Harrier GR.7 since the USMC has announced it is buying the retired UK Harrier fleet.
Credit goes to those who did the original Harriers and those who helped update them for SF2:
Bobrock
Brian32
Dave
Instillation:
Simply drop into your SF2 mods folder and it should end up in the right place.
I have included the decals from the SF2 AV-8B+ but you will need the SF2 GR.7 for this to work.
http://combatace.com/files/file/9118-harrier-gr7-sf2-version/
http://combatace.com/files/file/9320-av-8b-harrierii-sf2/
Have fun,
Dan.
P.s. you might want to add "USN,USMC" to the 'AttachmentType=' statements of the weapon stations in the 'HarrierGr7_DATA.ini' file to make use of US weapons etc
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Royal New Zealand Navy Fleet Air Arm Skyhawks and HMNZS New Zealand Aircraft Carrier.
By dtmdragon in What If Hangar
Fictional Royal New Zealand Navy Fleet Air Arm Skyhawks and HMNZS New Zealand Aircraft Carrier.
This is a purely fictional 'what if?' the New Zealand Government decided when they purchased the A-4K Skyhawks in the early 70's that a Carrier based strike force was required to maintain New Zealand’s security in the Pacific.
To meet those requirements the number of Skyhawks ordered was doubled and carrier capability retained during construction. An old US Navy Essex Class Carrier slated for de-commission was purchased by the New Zealanad government and given a complete refit and refurbishment prior to delivery along with the Skyhawks in 1970. Attack the Carrier as an enemy to see what the refit involved ;)
Number 6 Squadron is a joint RNZAF/ NZ Navy squadron that uses embarked RNZAF personal to maintain the Skyhawks however all aircrew are members of the Royal New Zealand Navy. As is done in real life with the New Zealand Navy’s Helicopter fleet.
Includes:
- Royal New Zealand Navy Skin and edits for the Third Wire DLC A-4K Skyhawk.
- Post project Kahu updated Naval version of the A-4K 'Kahu' Skyhawk.
- HMNZS New Zealand Aircraft Carrier which is an ex US Navy Essex Class Carrier which was delivered to the New Zealand Navy in 1970 after being refitted and refurbished.
Instillation:
NOTE: You WILL need the Third Wire DLC A-4G & A-4K Skyhawks as well as SF2 North Atlantic. This only been tested on an install with all Strike Fighter 2 titles updated to the latest patch.
1, Simply unpack the files and copy them into your mods folder.
2, Add this to your 'nations.ini' file in the flight folder:
[NationXXX]
Name=NewZealandNavy
DisplayName=Royal New Zealand Navy
Alignment=FRIENDLY
PilotNameList=NamesAustralian.lst
RankList=RanksRAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.str
Medals=MedalsRAF.ini
MedalTextFile=MedalsRAF.str
Enjoy,
Dan.
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Royal New Zealand Airforce DH Venom Skin UPDATED 31/01/11
Royal New Zealand Airforce DH Venom Skin
For use with the SF2 DH Venom by Paulopanz found here http://combatace.com...11004-dh-venom/
Instillation: Place files in apropriate location and allow to override (adds correct RNZAF years to Userlist.ini)
History: Venoms were lent to the Royal New Zealand Air Force by the RAF to supplement the RNZAF’s Vampires and were used in the Malayan Emergency where they operated by No. 14 Squadron.
UPDATED 31/01/11 RAF letters added to wing tip tanks after Pasko helped me out with the mesh names. However there is a small bit of bleed through on the bottom of the tanks from the decal. Because of this there are two folders in the download: One with the wing tip decals which is historically accurate. And one without the decals if you can’t live with the bleed through lol. You choose.
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VA-34 A-4B Skyhawk Bay of Pigs
During the 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion VA-34 A-4B Skyhaks from the USS Essex flew a CAP/ escort mission with the intention of protecting the Rebal A-26 Invaders but due to a timing cock up were an hour late and missed engaging the Cuban T-33A fighters. They also flew multiple reconnaissance flights over the invasion beach throughout the incident. Due to President Kennedy insisting that there be no proof of US involvement the Skyhawks had their USN markings painted over. There are no photos of these aircraft and very few of VA-34 during that time period so I have based these skins off the only photo I can find specifically of VA-34 during the Bay of Pigs Invasion as well as one from later that year. These photos are of aircraft that did not have their markings painted over however. There is an alternative skin based on a drawing Statos posted which I think makes a way cooler looking Aircraft but is unlikely to be historically accurate.
Credit goes to TW, Stratos and Nyghtfall.
If you do create a Bay of Pigs USN A-4B v FAR T-33A remember the A-4B could not carry the AIM-9 at this point and Skyhawks operating over Cuba just had two wing drop tanks plus thier 20mm cannons. Change the Aircraft role from 'attack' to 'fighter' in the A-4B_data.ini file if you want better AI performance from your wingmen.
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'What if' Delta Dart F.1 (F-106A) Royal Air Force Skin pack
By dtmdragon in What If Skins
'What if' Delta Dart F.1 (F-106A) Royal Air Force Skin pack
Decal are all stock TW Lightning decals so you can change the squadron to any RAF Lightning Squadron and the correct markings should show.
- 1 Polished Silver Skin
- 1 All Over Green Skin
- 1 Two Tone Air Defense Grey
You MUST have the SF2 F-106A pack installed:
http://combatace.com/files/file/14246-f-106a-delta-dart-for-sf2/
You MUST have a SF2 Title installed with a Lighning e.g. SF2 Expansion Pack 2
Credits:
- Pasko and his team that did the F-106A above.
- Geary for the F-106A templates.
Enjoy!
Dan (Dtmdragon)
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