Chugster

So the new MSFS has reignited my interest in flight sims and I am thinking of buying SF2 for the Phantoms but I know its an older game so what mods are recommended to improve the game's visuals?

Is tacpac required or only if i want to shoot missiles and guns? Also, is there much of a difference bewtween the Milviz and Sikmworks version as the latter is half the price of the former? Also, I had the original Strike Fighters and WOE so the newest version would be a cheaper option than the P3D/addon combo

So the new MSFS has got me interested in flight sims again, I have played them on an off for about 30 years. So my favourite plane is a Phantom and whilst I am sure DCS will release a Phantom at some point and it will be glorious. And someone will create a version for MSFS I want to know what the best option is right now. There are various addons for sims such as FSX (which i own) and P3D. Xplane 11 has one as a standard plane, but I dont know what is best as the prices vary from £30 to £80 for just the mod and I may have to buy a sim as well. Which is the best for accuracy in terms of a clickable cockpit and flight characteristics? Also what is the best mod options for combat ops as well? Thanks in advance