On-line server for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 (SAS IL-2 Server)

Free 24/7 On-line server for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946

After finding out about the last On-line server of Flaming Cliffs 2 which is a great place for us players of this old flight simulator to join and have fun, I decided to search for a similar server, but this time dedicated to other classic flight simulation game: IL-2 Sturmovik 1946.

I belong to several virtual flight groups at Discord, in one of those groups I received an invitation to another group called The SAS IL-2 Server, a group of players mostly focused on IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 that also happens to have a working 24/7 on-line server.

So, I asked them what I would need and how to connect to that server. They happily answer me all my doubts, so I share here that information.

What do you need? 

You will need to prepare a specific installation of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 in order to be able to play in the server. The following is the list of all the "parts" needed:

• IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 v.4.12.2: the game's version needed for this server is not the latest version available of the game. You can get this specific version from Steam as long as you have a valid license. As the making of this post, the game's price is 9.99US$.
  
• Ultrapack 3.4 Cassie Superpack: according to its official forum, this is one of the original "great Packs" of IL2. These are collections of many mods, packed together in a coherent and tested way, with the aim of providing a user with an instant addition of a large number of planes, maps, sounds, and other things, in one package. These packs are usually more geared towards the online player but are usable by offline players too.
  
• Ultrapack 3.4 "Cassie" Patch 2: One of the many updates the base installation of Ultrapack, this one is available to download from the same official forum page.
  
• Ultrapack 3.4 Cassie Patch 2 Hotfix: Another set of updates for the main MOD. This one seems to be updated more frequently and it's also available at the official forum. As the making of this post, the latest Hotfix update version is the number 23.
  

Ultrapack 3.4 Cassie Superpack installation process

This video was made by one on the people in charge of the server. It describes in detail the installation process of all the software needed in order to successfully connect and play on the SAS IL-2 Server.

How to connect to the SAS IL-2 Server

1. On the upper left side of the game's main screen, click on the MULTIPLAY option: 

IL-2 Sturmovik 1946's main screen.

2. On the following screen, click on the JOIN SERVER option:

IL-2 Sturmovik 1946's MULTIPLAY screen.

3. On the following screen, click on the SEARCH FOR LOCAL SERVERS option and write the SAS IL-2 Server address (sas1946.rocks:21010). The click on JOIN:

IL-2 Sturmovik 1946's "JOIN TO SERVER" screen.

If everything goes ok, you will be greeted with the mission's map and description, and you'll be able to enter the online adventure and fly along with other IL-2 enthusiasts.

As a side note, it would be nice to join their Discord server and introduce yourself to the community, so they know who they are playing with.

SAS IL-2 Server gameplay

The following is a gameplay from my first time playing on this server. Yes, I'm really bad at this game since I'm used to fly more modern planes and I'm getting into WWII era airplanes, but at least you're getting the idea of the server's performance.

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Wings Over Europe: Operation Desert Storm: Gameplay and Download (F-15A Eagle)

Wings Over Europe: Operation Desert Storm (MOD)

Operation Desert Storm is a MOD for the combat flight simulation videogame Wings Over Europe developed and published by Thirdwire in 2006 for the Microsoft Windows platform. 

Download Operation Desert Storm for Wings Over Europe

The three main files and the patch for this MOD are available at Combat Ace. You might need to create a username on that page in order to download those files. Click on the following links to access the page download the files:  

• Operation Desert Storm (1/3)
• Operation Desert Storm (1/3)
• Operation Desert Storm (1/3)
• Operation Desert Storm (Patch 1)

Important: in order to download, install and play this MOD you will need a copy of Wings Over Europe and a valid user at Combatace.com.

Operation Desert Storm gameplay

The following is a video recorded while playing a single mission after installing this MOD. Here I'm flaying an American F-15.  

"The defense of Sochi" a multiplayer cooperative mission for Flaming Cliffs 2 (Free Download)

"The defense of Sochi" a multiplayer cooperative mission (Free Download)

The defense of Sochi is the first mission designed by The Jetfighter for LockOn Flaming Cliffs 2. A two players cooperative quick mission designed to last for around 30 minutes per play. The story is set in the mid-sixties. The times of the cold war between the US and the USSR.

Mission description 

Urgent reports indicate a potential threat as a group of American aircraft is reportedly approaching Sochi Airport from Turkish airspace with intentions to launch an attack. It is imperative that we take immediate action to thwart this impending assault by neutralizing the American planes and safeguarding the security of our mother land.

Regrettably, the airport lacks anti-air defenses at the moment due to undergoing modernization efforts. The only available means of defense in the area are two MIG-21 fighter jets, tasked with responding to any potential incoming attacks.

Comrades, the success of this mission lies in your hands. Return triumphant, adorned as heroes, or face the challenge with the unwavering resolve that defines true bravery. Your commitment to the task is paramount, even if it means confronting the possibility of laying down your lives.

Download The defense of Sochi

This multiplayer cooperative mission is available to download for free at thejetfighter.com. Let me know in the comments if you play this mission and how your experience was playing it. Or share your videos playing this mission, that would be even better!

To download The Defense of Sochi, the multiplayer cooperative mission for LockOn Flaming Cliff 2 click on the following link:

• Download from MEGA
• Download from DROPBOX 

Demo gameplay

In order to show how the actual mission is, I have created this demo video of it. You can watch it here or directly on my YouTube channel.

Strike Fighters 2: F-35A Lightning II (Gameplay and Download)

Strike Fighters 2: F-35A Lightning II (Gameplay and Download)

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multi-role combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. 

The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/CATOBAR) F-35C.

Download the F-35 for Strike Fighters 2

If you have the game installed on your PC and want to play with the F-35A/B/C Lightning II for Strike Fighters 2, click on the following link:

https://combatace.com/forums/topic/41613-f-35abc-lightning-ii-v-25-for-sf2/ 

To download the plane files, you will need an active user account at Combatace.com and a copy of Strike Fighter 2 installed on your PC.

F-35A Gameplay

The following is a gameplay of the F-35A in action. A really nice experience flying this advanced fighter jet.

Strike Fighters 2: Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker (Gameplay & Free Download)

Strike Fighters 2: Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker (Gameplay & Free Download)

Besides the famous MIG-29 which is present and playable in many flight simulation games, I haven't had much experience flying Russian fighters, especially the ones made under the Sukhoi "brand".

This is my first time flying one of those Sukhoi's, more specifically the SU-27 Flanker. Also, this is a downloadable fighter jet model made by Strike Fighters 2 by the modding community and is one of the best.

Gameplay and download

The following video shows the gameplay of my first solo flight on the SU-27 Flanker for Strike Fighters 2. If you want to download this fighter jet for your Strike Fighters 2 installation on your PC, click here.

To download the plane files, you will need an active user account at Combatace.com and a copy of Strike Fighter 2 installed on your PC.

Fighter Wing (1995) - Gameplay and download

Fighter Wing (1995) - Gameplay and download

Fighter Wing is a flight simulator that covers a wide array of flyable planes. You get to play in either NATO or soviet sides in a series of scenarios that take place over fictional situations.

On the NATO side, you can fly the F-4, F-15, F-16, F-18 and F-117. While on the Soviet side you get the MIG-21, MIG-23, MIG-29, MIG-31 and the SU-27.

Fighter Wing is a flight simulator that covers a wide array of flyable planes. You get to play in either NATO or soviet sides in a series of scenarios that take place over fictional situations.

On the NATO side, you can fly the F-4, F-15, F-16, F-18 and F-117. While on the Soviet side you get the MIG-21, MIG-23, MIG-29, MIG-31 and the SU-27.

Graphics are completely 3D (1995's 3D if you know what I mean) polygonal aircraft complete with insignias and other details, also present are clouds, smoke effects and ground modeled on actual map terrain and there's multiplayer support for up to 16 players.

Download Fighter Wing (1995)

The game was released to work on the MS-DOS operative system. So, in order to be played on a modern PC you have to use a MS-DOS emulator. I recommend the use of DoxBOX emulator, one of the most well-known to date.

You can download the game files from here.

Fighter Wing (1995) Gameplay

Below is a gameplay of this game. It was executed on the DosBox emulator which gives a very accurate experience for this kind of games. You can see this and more flight simulation videos on The Jetfighter's YouTube channel.