Added the F-4E Phantom II and the F-15A Baz to the Israeli theatre.
Added the Goldwaters campaign for SF2 Israel and introduced the P-51D Mustang for Suez-era missions.
The base game centers on a fictitious Cold War "proxy" war in the Middle East between the Kingdom of Dhimar (backed by the US) and the Empire of Paran (backed by the USSR), featuring the legendary aircraft of the 1960s and 1970s.
Close air support, battlefield interdiction, and massive European-theatre dogfights. Strike Fighters 2: Israel Added the F-4E Phantom II and the F-15A
is the definitive PC jet combat flight simulation series for enthusiasts who crave the thrilling era of Cold War aerial warfare without the overwhelming complexity of modern "button-clicker" simulators. Developed by ThirdWire Productions, this iconic series strikes a perfect balance between accessible, action-oriented gameplay and realistic flight dynamics.
: If you purchase the Campaign Customizer and install it with the base Strike Fighters 2 , you unlock a "Mercenary" option. This typically allows you to drop into a conflict on either side, flying whatever aircraft you have installed regardless of the nation you're fighting for.
As with many modding tools, the Campaign Customizer can be finicky with older patch versions. The DLC generally works best with the July 2013 patch and later. Many hardcore community members on CombatACE have spent years troubleshooting loadout crashes and carrier operations, but for the average user, the "Mercenary" function alone is worth the modest price tag (usually around $7). : If you purchase the Campaign Customizer and
On CombatACE, you can find an endless library of mods that can transform your game into almost any conflict from the 1950s to the 1980s. The community has created everything from detailed aircraft models and historically accurate skin packs to new weapons, sounds, visual effects, and even entirely new terrains. Installing a mod is generally straightforward: you often just need to copy the downloaded mod folders (like /Objects , /Effects , or /Sounds ) directly into your main Strike Fighters 2 installation directory.
The (2019) is the ultimate way to own the series, bundling all these games, expansion packs, and 29 DLCs into one comprehensive package.
: The avionics of the 60s and 70s are modeled in a fairly simple but easily accessible way. It provides enough depth to learn weapons modes and countermeasures but isn't overwhelming. BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR missile duels are great fun. and we can dive right in.
A: The mission editor is tied to Expansion Pack 2 (for Europe) or can be purchased as a stand-alone DLC. If you only own Vietnam or Israel , you do not get the mission editor by default.
When all these are installed in a merged installation, you get the ultimate Cold War combat experience, covering the globe. 2. Expansions and Content Packs
Or perhaps you want a curated list of the available for the game? Tell me what you need, and we can dive right in.