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View File [Fictional] Lockheed Nighthawk GR.1 Lockheed Nighthawk GR.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This is a simple mod of the amazing F-117A by Dels to create a fictional Nighthawk GR.1 in service with the Royal Air Force in the 1989-2010 timeline. I made this for myself but I'm releasing it 'as is' following a request. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. Big thanks to Dels for bringing us the F-117A and for generously uploading the templates. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 1 - March 8th, 2023 Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/08/2023 Category What If Hangar  

View File F-117A Photoshop templates These are the Photoshop templates for my F-117A. Dels Submitter Dels Submitted 01/31/2023 Category Skin Templates  

View File ODS Warbirds: F-117A NightHawk ODS30 Squadrons SF2 F-117A NightHawk ODS30 Squadrons ------------------------------------------------------------- This pack contains the stand-alone version of the F-117A NightHawk aircrafts from "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary". This mod contains accurate ODS livery, nose art and serial numbers from ODS. This is just a sample of what you will find in the expansive "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" pack. If you like what you see and want (much much) more! You can download "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" here... https://combatace.com/files/file/17521-operation-desert-storm-30th-anniversary-edition/ !! DO NOT INSTALL THIS MOD into the "Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary" pack. That pack already has these aircrafts, customized for the ODS30 theater! * Sources: http://www.f-117a.com/DS.html https://www.dstorm.eu/pages/en/usa/f-117.html * Included Jet: F-117A NightHawk --------------------- Installation... --------------------- 1) Copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your mod folder and over-write if required. 2) Update your "...\Flight\SOUNDLIST.INI" with the contents of the "Add F117 SoundList.txt". Please don't forget to maintain the number sequence in the sound list. 3) Check, ensure (or update) all the squadrons in this pack is in your "SQUADRONLIST.INI" file. Once you look at that file, you will know what to do. * Tweaked and Tested by the ODS30 team! * Mod Direction and Optimization - Menrva * Additional Data and Weapons improvements - Yakarov79. * Additional Sound tweaks and updates - Guuruu. * Accurate Skins and Decals - Viper63a Thanks and Enjoy! =Viper63a= --------------------- * Please see the "~Original Readme" folder for original credits and previous contributors. All credit goes to those who came before me. Without them, this pack would not be possible. ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: ------------------------------------------------------------- LOCKHEED F-117A NIGHTHAWK Ver 1.1 ------------------------------------------------------------- http://combatace.com/files/file/14233-lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk-for-sf2/ By Dels Dated 3rd September 2013 ******************************************************** MAY BE USED IAW COMBATACE FREEWARE LICENSING POLICY http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131 ******************************************************** DISCLAIMER ---------- This is a third party add on of the F-117A using a model and cockpit created by me. The original flight model was made by Fubar512 but modified by me. It is designed for and works in the SF2 series of games. VERSION NOTES ------------- This package is as close as I could get to representing the F-117A in service with the USAF at the time of Operation Desert Storm. There are some parts which I have compromised the detail on or removed all together in order to achieve an acceptable level of detail without reducing game performance or increasing development time. An example of this is the arrestor hook. The real F-117A has a door that jettisons when the hook is deployed. I have modelled the door to open and close so consequently, the hook is retractable. Animation Key #1 to open/close the refuel door. Animation Key #2 to extend/retract the COMM and NAV antennas. Animation Key #10 to open/close the canopy. Weapon bay doors are automatic on weapon release. Brake chute will only deploy while on the ground, below 100kts and with the airbrake extended. The ejection seat included in this package comes from ravenclaw's ACES II Ejection Seat for A-10 vers. 1.0 so all the credit goes to him. The original package is available for download from: http://combatace.com/files/file/12472-aces-ii-ejection-seat-for-a-10/ INSTALLATION ------------ Very simple, extract the files from the archive to your C:\Users\*NAME*\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folder. Next, You will need to add the following to your Squadronlist.ini file which should be in your Flight AND Pilot Data folders. This is so the Unit Names show up. (*NOTE* This is not essential). Make sure the XXX is replaced with the next number in sequence in your file: [SquadronXXX] Name=415TFS DisplayName=415th TFS Nightstalkers Nation=USAF The 416th TFS should already be in your Squadronlist.ini, but if not, add the following: [SquadronXXX] Name=416TFS DisplayName=416th TFS Silver Knights Nation=USAF *NOTE* If you do not have a Squadronlist.ini file in your Flight folder you will need to extract it from the MissionData001.CAT file in your Flight folder using the CatPack utility. That's it. You will need Diego's MODUSAF pilot skin for the pilot, or you can use whatever skin you like by editing the F-117A_Data.ini file. REMOVAL ------- Reverse the above steps. CREDITS ------- Aircraft, Cockpit, Skins, Decals and .ini work - Me FM - Fubar512 (with some modifications by me) ACESII Ejection seat - ravenclaw Pilot skin - Old Diego Testing - The ODS team THANKS ------ A MASSIVE thanks to Crusader for all his very useful reference material and support without which this package could not exist! Thanks to all on the forum for their continuing and always useful support. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have had making it. Dels ------------------------------------------------------------- Submitter Viper63a Submitted 06/28/2021 Category Other  

View File SF2 ODS Aircraft and Screen Upgrade Pack 2018 This pack updates, upgrades and\or fixes(?) some the Forces configuration in the original release of Operation Dessert Storm (ODS) by eburger68. If you don't already have eburger68's excellent Operation Desert Storm Pack - I highly recommend it! ------------------------------------------------------------- What's included in this mod pack? ------------------------------------------------------------- I upgraded some of the planes from the ODS pack with some of the planes from the following packs. Also fixed some issues with the F-15C squadron configuration in the Campaign INI files. Added my 1920x1080 Menu and Campaign screens... * F-15C\D from "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018 Version 1.1 - The Mudhen Team" https://combatace.com/files/file/16186-sf2-f-15-eagle-super-pack-redux-2018/ * F-15E from "SF2 F-15 Strike Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018 Version 1.1 - The Mudhen Team" https://combatace.com/files/file/16161-sf2-f-15-strike-eagle-super-pack-redux-2018/ * E\F-111A\E\F from "SF2 E\F-111\A\D\E\F USAF Combat Lancers\Aardvarks\Ravens Redux 2016 - Viper63a, dtmdragon, Lel, Fanatic Modder!" https://combatace.com/files/file/15561-sf2-ef-111adef-usaf-combat-lancersaardvarksravens-redux-2016/ * F-117A from "Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk for SF2 1.0 - By Dels" http://combatace.com/files/file/14233-lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk-for-sf2/ * C-130E\H from "C-130E/H USAF pack (originally by Dels) by Daddyairplanes" * RavenClaw_007 - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats! * JAT81500 - Excellent Florian Pilot upgrades! * Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod. * Also included is my ODS 1920x1080 Menus...from here... StrikeFighters2 Desert Storm Hi-Res 1920x1080 Menu Screens Version 1.1 https://combatace.com/files/file/16487-strikefighters2-desert-storm-hi-res-1920x1080-menu-screens/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Installation: ------------------------------------------------------------- !! First and always - BACKUP! Don't chance it! * 1) You MUST delete the these Aircraft folders or the install or some of the planes WILL NOT WORK. BACKUP and delete the following Aircraft folders... AC-130U C-130E C-130H EC-130H EF-111A F-15C F-15C_RSAF F-15D F-15E F-16C_B40_RBAF F-111E F-111F F-117A * 2) Copy the contents of the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your Saved Game mod folder. Overwrite any conflicts. * 3) Read the Readme.txt file in the "Additional_Setup" folder... Thats it - Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- The Mudhen Maintenance Team 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------- Viper63a - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens. Spudknocker - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout. Fanatic Modder - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters. Crusader - Upgraded and added 2012 FM and Cockpits to pack! RavenClaw_007 - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats! JAT81500 - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades! Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod. Nengajyou Aki -JASDF Serial Decals. Stick - Beta testing and assistance with FM - THANK YOU! April 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------- Salute to the 2010 F-15 Super Pack Team for the original F-15 Super Pack! ------------------------------------------------------------- TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims. The Mirage Factory - For the nice F-15D MSIP aircraft...in particular Flying Toaster, wpnssgt, and Dave for making the F-15 MAX files available for me to play with. Kei Nagase - For the awesome skins for the F-15 ACTIVE. AleDucat - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models. Deuces - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects. Diego - For the Modern USAF Pilot skins. Fubar512 - For the FM work. JimmyBib - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures. MoonJumper - Avionics work. Sundowner - Textures. USAFMTL/Dave - Decals. Wpnssgt - Models, Textures. Kesselburt - Original F-15C cockpit. ------------------------------------------------------------- SF2 USAF E\F-111\A\D\E\F Combat Lancers\Aardvarks\Ravens ------------------------------------------------------------- * FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2) * Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2) * Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1) * LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1) * Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1 * Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2) * Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2) Kout - Loading and Hanger Screens. Kct - Textures and decals for the F-15SG. Brain32 - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit. Mago - F-15E Cockpit. 331KillerBee - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included). Lexx Luthor - Siberian Sky Experimental 3-D Rocket Exhaust JAT81500 - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work. To my fellows at Combatace for helping me beta test and work out bugs. Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine. FastCargo 12 Jan 10 ------------------------------------------------------------- LOCKHEED F-117A NIGHTHAWK Ver 1.1 ------------------------------------------------------------- Aircraft, Cockpit, Skins, Decals and .ini work - Me FM - Fubar512 (with some modifications by me) ACESII Ejection seat - ravenclaw Pilot skin - Old Diego Testing - The ODS team THANKS ------ A MASSIVE thanks to Crusader for all his very useful reference material and support without which this package could not exist! Thanks to all on the forum for their continuing and always useful support. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have had making it. Dels ------------------------------------------------------------- Submitter viper63a Submitted 07/16/2016 Category Other  

F-117 Mysterious Flights. Is the Riddle Solved? Maybe or maybe not. Last month we published some photographs, shot around Tonopah Test Range, that proved that one or more F-117 Nighthawk stealth jets are still flying 6 years after being officially retired by the U.S. Air Force. The story created a lot of hype and many speculations regarding the reason behind the mysterious activity. We mentioned several different explainations behind the flights (in plain daylight), ranging from tests of new radar systems, which would be capable of detecting stealthy aircraft, to modified UCAV versions, through tests of new weapons, up to a brave hypothesis of getting the Nighthawks modernized and operational again. Apparently, the reason seems to be not so exciting. Defense News’s Aaron Mehta has obtained an official explanation from the U.S. Air Force. According to the USAF, the jet is kept in a “Type 1000” storage, which means that the type is to be maintained until called into active service. The aircraft are re-preserved in 4 year periods and due to the type of storage, they are to be capable of being brought back into operation within the period of 30-120 days. This version of the story is confirmed by Dziennik Zbrojny, one of the leading Polish defense outlets which quotes a USAF spokesperson as well. What is the reason for the flights then? Well, flights are a form of a routine check, which ensures that the F-117 is still airworthy. The Nighthawk fleet has been retired back in 2008 and maintained inside the Tonopah Test Range Hangars. Desert conditions of Nevada are beneficial for maintaining the stealth jets in pristine conditions (due to the low level of humidity and hence, lower probability of corrosion). Since, according to the source quoted by Defense News, maintaining the jets at AMARC, at Davis-Monthan AFB, would be less cost-effective (means of secure storage would have to be implemented), the Tonopah infrastructure has been used instead. Reasonable. However we can’t but notice that it is at least weird that a somehow obsolete fleet (the F-117 was the first stealth jet designed back in the 1970s and inducted into active service in 1983) is kept in operational status by flying a handful of planes every now and then. The Air Force is struggling to retire some active, possibly hard-to-replace aircraft (as the A-10 Thunderbolt) because they are not suitable to modern scenarios and to save money: why would they spend money to keep the aircrews proficient and the fascinating but old aircraft in flyable conditions? How would a few Black Jets be employed in a modern scenario considering their rather archaic weapons control system? We don’t want to fuel conspiracy theories but, as suggested by our friends at lazygranch.com, after the retirement, the F-117 were sometimes spotted over the TTR during test flights which involved the MIT Gulfstream N105TB: if confirmed this joint activity might point towards something different than a routine airworthiness check sortie. Ok, as said, the story of the storage 1000 is reasonable, but a few questions are yet to be answered. http://theaviationist.com/2014/11/11/reason-behind-f-117-flights/