Mods Index: Lists by Category

[Skycat1969]

This is an attempt to organize several years of mods. Some have been superseded by newer mods. Others no longer work after game updates. I am unable to test every mod individually. Use these at at your own risk.

 

SWASTIKAS ON SKINS AND AWARDS
Historically Accurate Skins 4K, by Milktoast

Ta 152H Historical Tail Markings, by SARFlytitus
Hakenkreuz (Swastika) on Awards and Flags, by Mitthrawnuruodo
Historically Correct Official Skins (2K and 4K), by TG-55Panthercules
Static Historically Correct German skins, by FoxbatRU

 

ICONS, MARKERS AND HUD
ICONS, by Ptk
Technochat icons off, text stays, by CountZero
Permanently Turn off Instrument Panel / Customizable Speedbar for IL-2 GB
 

BRIEFING MAPS AND COCKPIT MAPS
Rheinland map with country borders MOD, by VAG_Sevy
Removing aircraft icons from briefing and minimap except own aircraft

No Aircraft or Ground unit markers on the map., by ThunderBat
Career Map Overlay Location, By FTC_Riksen

 

GUNSIGHTS
EffeDB Mod: German Revi_c12" and "Revi_16a" Gunsights, by EffeDB [Updates all reticles in game as of 12/12/2022]

Custom extra clear Revi on almost every plane, by JenkemJunkie

Soviet Reticle, by Raptorattacker
Mod for gun sight brightness?
N-3 HD Gunsight, by Grajo
P51 Gyro Gunsight Brighter / more color? Answered by LizLemon
"SanGiorgio A, B, C Gunsights" for Macchi, by EffeDB
Mk-II HD Gunsight, by Grajo
PBP-1 HD Gunsight, by Grajo
 

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT MODS

* Note: see Updates 4.505 through 4.704 patch notes about official cockpit improvements.
4K cockpits for Great Battles WWII Planes!!, by Oyster_KAI -- (now offically in the game)
Yak-1, LAGG-3, La-5 4K Cockpits, by Eee3
4K textures for cockpit Bf-110E (WIP), by FF*VaSoK*22. (Scroll down for download)
Cockpit 4k rework, by LizLemon
P-40E 4K cockpit [2020/04/17 update], by Oyster_KAI
P-51 cockpit small enhance, by Oyster_KAI
Fw-190 bar reduction, by LizLemon
Mannable navigator position in a-20B (updated for 4.605), by Murleen
Pilot in cockpit (updated for 4.605), by Murleen
Pilot in cockpit (updated: 4K textures), by LizLemon
Cleaner canopy glass, by ronick
Scratchless Canopies, by LizLemon
Flying Circus N28 revised windscreen for better forward view, by Off_Winters
Pilots Notes for Cockpit Photos, by SAS_Storebror
Another Pilots Notes for Cockpit Photos, by C6_lefuneste
Cockpit photo as checklist, by JG1_Vonrd

[MOD]Cockpit photo editor *Advanced Version now contains Pin up Art*, by Vishnu
Vintage Cockpit Photos (WWII), by Vamandrac
Hollywood Glamour (2021) Custom Photos, by McSlash
Free set of custom_photos (WWII planes and Tank Crew), by CorvusX
Script to randomize Cockpit pictures at each game start, by Zeev
Extra Zoom, Cockpit min FoV, by CountZero

 

AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL MODS
Pilot Oxygen Mask Always On, by Hugh_Jazzsoul

Large tactical numbers for the RAF, by FoxbatRU

Improvement tactical codes for german fighters available, by MarcoPagase44

Removing Player applied tactical codes from aircraft, by Off_Winters

Wingtip Vortices Mod, by Stonehouse

Wingtip Vortices?? Answered by Stonehouse

Damage decal improvements, by Oyster_KAI
Damage decals, by LizLemon
Navlight in takeoff and landing_-Blackout_ V1, by MarcoPegase44
Adjusted navigation lights Mod, by G_Gart
Russian pilot model replaced with either RAF or USAAF Pilot/gunners models - Files updated V6 compatible with 4.703c onwards, by Off_Winters
Scarf/Streamer Mods for Flying Circus (Released), by TG-55Panthercules
Alternative tires for P-47 D-22, by Pierre64

New skins for landing gear to BF109G14 & Bf109K4-Update, by MarcoPegase44
Spitfire IX sound and normalmap tweaks, by Jade_Monkey
External view cockpit mod for Me 262, by Pierre64  [Note: see Update 4.704]
Disabled engine flame mod, by G_GART
Luftwaffe Pilots Uniform, by DetCord12B
Soviet Pilots Uniform - HSU, by DetCord12B
Stencils for Spit Mk IX rockets and bombs, by Pierre64
 

VEHICLE EXTERNAL MODS

Additional AI Vehicle Possibilities, by MajorMagee

Tank Crew Track Mod, by MajorMagee

 

AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLE SKINS

Eastern front career mode default skins, by migmadmarine

Panther's Flying Circus Career Mode Project, by TG-55Panthercules
[MPG MOD Pack] MPG Mod packs for scripted campaign "Wings Over Caen," by MarcoPegase44

Battle of Normandy Career Default Skins, by migmadmarine

Bodenplatte Career Skins Mod v3 [Custom Blanks for Tactical Codes], by Skycat1969

Skins for BON German Trucks 1944, skins german halftrack for BON available, by MarcoPegase44

Unique skins mod, by Stonehouse

Spanish Civil War - Skinpack [RELEASE 01/01/2022], by Ala13_UnopaUno_VR
Activation of Unique_Skins & WWI_Planes, by EffeDB
P38 mod to f5 variant, by pjmack11377
Set of skins for the squadron with tactical numbers, by FoxbatRU
Camoflage of the Wehrmacht, by DetCord12B
German Destroyer skin. Answered by Off_Winters
Det's Dirty Tanks, by DetCord12B

 

WEAPONS

* Note: see Update 4.604 about official weapons changes.

Western bombs for A20, P39, P40, by Stonehouse

Better bomb fuses (20lb Cooper bomb, 8kg 115mm, & 12.5kg P.uW; FAB-50SV), by Avimimus

1940 MG-FF/SpitfireI/Spit.Ib/Bf109-F1 armament mods v01 updated/renamed, by kraut1

More hitflash mod, by JSOflyer [Restored download]

AI gunnery mod, by Stonehouse

Weapons Mod, by 86th_Rails (M2 .50's only)
Multicolored Tracers, by Mittrawnuruodo -- use Rieper_420's updated Multicolored Tracers mod v1.2.6 for compatibility for V4.604b
Is there a tracer free ammo mod?
Realistic M2 .50 Dispersion and (sort of) AI Gunnery fix, by ACG_Cass
AAA mod, by Stonehouse
Less accurate gunners + more powerful AP ammo, by rieper_420
"I've searched but found nothing re gunners," -- answered by rieper_420
Torpedoes for German Aircraft, by LizLemon
Mk 108 Damage, by Ouky1991
Reduced shockwave effect, by Ouky1991
Wobbly Tracers! v2.0 - Now featuring straight version!, by Kradgger
Some ground attack / vehicle mods / no fireball, by Avimimus

 

Edited August 18 by Skycat1969
Updated 08/17/2025

[Skycat1969]

RADIOS, SPEECH AND SOUNDS

Radar / enemy planes sightings for TC Map (german / english / russian ) v02, by kraut1

Mod to deactivate message: "[player callsign] is attacking enemy fighters," by kraut1

For Single Player/Offline: German audio warning Messages / Deutsche Audio Meldungen, by kraut1
Italian radio chatter, by JSOflyer

All Voices in English for Radio Chatter V.01, by SAG
German radio chat revamp, by Oyster_KAI
German radio calls more clearer and louder, by Veteran66
Disableing native radio chatter. Answered by community
Stalingrad movie sound as intro. Answered by Ptk
Menu no sounds environment 3.201, by huligan
Airfield Sounds, by sammydee
Sound test (aliasing sounds), by pierrelom
Is it possible to MUTE the artillery and flyby sounds of the main menu? Answered.
CPT. Blueballs Music in Flight mod 1.0, by Major_Hans_Hardegen
 

TERRAIN AND ENVIRONMENT

Sun Lens, by KOKsar

Would anyone be able to take a look at aircraft deep black fire smoke effect files please? -- answered by community

Prolonged smoke and fire for crashed aircraft mod, by Stonehouse

Momentum for trains, slower sinking times for ships, by Avimimus
Dynamic effects plus units, by Stonehouse
Random Dynamic 'Battle' Smoke and Ground Units, by templargfx [Use Dynamic effects plus units by Stonehouse]
Longer smoke/contrails, by LizLemon
HD textures grass (v.0.1), by FF*VaSoK*22
More dusty dustsmoke -- adds dust clouds to moving trucks and vehicles
Better building textures, by LizLemon
Moving infantry asset, by AEthelraedUnraed
Draw distance increase (ships, stalingrad smoke) UPDATED, by LizLemon
Shorter grass (answered by the community)
Short Grass and Field Crops Final version, by Off_Winters
No Dummy Explosions on Arras and Stalingrad Maps, by jollyjack
Village Lights. Answered by LizLemon
Riverbank/shores mod. Answered by LizLemon.
Grass Experiment (JGSME Flowers), by SARFlytitus
Extended fire effect for all vehicles (Updated)

 

AQMB AND CAREER MODS
AQMB enable Stuka Ground Support missions, by rieper_420
Extended IL-2 BoX careers, by sevenless [Topic not found]

Extended IL-2 BoX careers: the Skycat1969 years, by Skycat 1969
II./JG52 emblem for career, by FTC_Riksen
Mod career, random skins wingers by squadron is possible, by MarcoPegase44
Spanish Campaign mod for `5.(Span)/JG 27 (updated for 4.603), by =RS=rulezcz
Poland mod for No. 308 Polish Squadron in Bodenplatte (rulezcz) (updated for 4.603)
Replacement in mod career JG51 by III JG52 "Stalingrad Kdo" V4.02, by MarcoPegase44
Italian campaign mod by rulezcz (for v4.603)
Slovak campaign mod by rulezcz (updated for v4.603)
Career Mode change available Planes. Answered by DetCord12B
Custom biographies for career mode, by Bilou
Bf109G4/R6 by default in BOK career Mode, by MarcoPegase44
K-4's Over Moscow, by DetCord12B
Other names for pilots Axis powers (Italian, Romanian, Slovak).
[Career Mode MOD] Southern Victory: Battle For Delmarva, by alpha187
Mod career Kuban campaign Escort Ju52 transport mission & Panzerjagdkommando Weiss Ju87G Kanonenvogel V1, by MarcoPegase44
BoM career - extended version, by FoxbatRU
Secret Weapons Over Kuban, by DetCord12B
Me-262 over Stalingrad, by crigby46
Mod request Spitfire mk9 over kuban. Answered by crigby46
Adjust turbulence in Career, by yeikov

 

THEATER MODS AND MOD PACKS

Second world war modpack v3, by JSOflyer

Papua NG modpack v3, by JSOflyer

Desert war modpack v16, by JSOflyer

Battle of Britain modpack, by JSOflyer

Spanish and Italian modpack v5, by JSOflyer

303 squadron modpack, by JSOflyer

Anyone interested in a Dummy AI Heavy Bomber Mod?, by kraut1

Spanish Civil War AI and Weapon Mod, by kraut1

Papua New Guinea 42/44 for Easy Mission Generator (Part1-1942), by kraut1

Pacific-AI_FM_weapon-Mod-v02-alpha, by kraut1

Air War over Italy 43/44 with Vander's EMGv72 v02 Beta, by kraut1

the great war modpack v3, by JSOflyer
New Effects mod, by FF*VaSoK*22
Kuban Autumn Nth Africa Desert Beta upload, by Off_Winters
[Mod Pack] IL-2 Enhanced Version 1.1, by drwm31-VR
Flag Mod, by Beebop
Ice-free Stalingrad Rivers
Stalingrad Tex Mod, by JamieDodger (to make Stalingrad summer map more 'alive')
Stalingrad Autumn Tex mod, by JamieDodger
Blue and red airfields on the BoS winter map, by Hamaha15
New Road, by STOIKIY
Green Moscow map, by may-bug
Maps repaints, by may-bug
True Moscow winter, by STOIKIY
Moscow Free Flight. Break the No-Fly Zone!, by EffeDB
Winter Kuban Map (RELEASED), by LF_Gallahad
Kuban Texture Mod v1.1, by PicksKing
4k textures for trees (Kuban map), by FF*VaSoK*22
Bodenplatte, a more accomplished map!, by VAG_Sevy
Western airport camo textures, by VAG_Sevy
rowdyb00ts Rheinland Maps, by rowdyb00t
Rheinland Scenery Pack: Hürtgen Forest, by AEtheIraedUnraed
Coniferous Trees for Rhineland Map, by sevenless
Rheinland Texture Mod v1.0, by PicksKing
Rheinlands Spring Enhanced, by JamieDodger
Autobahn & Rijksweg--adding the most modern road design to the Rheinland map, by Hamaha15
Camo bunkers for BON, by MarcoPegase44
MPG Factory - Mod Skins camo net, plugged bombs holes airfield and concrete for NW europe airfields-Cancesl and replaces V2 & V3 by V4, By MarcoPegase44
Complete MPG skins pack for all airfields buildings, 1944 - 1945. Update & New buildings may 1, 2020, by MarcoPegase44
Arras Better Frontlines, by AEthelraedUnraed
Arras pre/post war, by LizLemon
Arras autumn map, by AEthelraedUnraed
FC Aerostat Flares, by WWSitingDuck
Kerch peninsula into Tunisia, Sicily, by esk_pedja
[WIP] The Pacific mod, by =IL2AU=chappyj
 

Edited March 6 by Skycat1969
Updated 04/06/2024

[Skycat1969]

ARCHIVED: SKY AND CLOUDS

* Note: See Update 4.701 and 4.703 patch notes about new clouds and sky dome. These mods are prior and listed for reference.
Realistic Clouds -- (now officially in the game)
Sun flare mod, by jollyjack

Haze Fix, by rowdyb00t

Sky and Lighting, by rowdyb00t

Banding fix, by Liz Lemon
Sky & Clouds Mod, by 4LOM
The Sun. Answered by LizLemon

No fog mod, posted by SCG_motoadve
Better Rain, by rowdyb00t

High quality clouds in Low preset, by coconut
Smoother Clouds, by Ptk
Old sky color, by Ungern-Sternberg

 

JSGME

How to use JSGME, answered by the community

Video on how to install and use JSGME tool, by JSOflyer [Dead link]

 

TOOLS AND APPS
VR Performance ToolKit RSF, by RavenSystem

VREM: VR enhancer, by C6_lefuneste
IL-2 Stats Mod: Global Aircraft Stats, by =FEW=Revolves
MOD for IL2 stats system - more options for disconnection situations, by CountZero
MOD to add Tank mission for IL2 stats system (made by  =FB=Vaal and FB=Isay), by CountZero
Awards/Medals for IL-2 stats, by CountZero
New preview airplane pictures for IL2 stats system, by CountZero
Vignette removal (dark corners), by LizLemon
Saturation
Universal VR shader released (ReshadeVR), by ThereIsOnlyOne
FidelityFX SuperResolution to SteamVR games, posted by Gobalnet
Linda Blair view. Answered by the community
Is there a mod to increase the zoom 'out' for the Attached Cameras, or just move the cameras back?, asked by DDSnacko and answered by the community
Vulkan, by LizLemon
Hangar View Fov/Triple Screen Mods, by Ptk
EffeDB Mod: 30 samples and a tool to easily create your own 'Intro Music' Mod, by EffeDB
Alternative Gun camera MOD, by G_GART
Splashscreens mod, by may-bug
SplashScreen Editor, by EffeDB
Customize the game with your PreLoad Logo, by EffeDB
 

Edited January 6, 2024 by Skycat1969
Updated 01/05/2024

[Stonehouse]

fyi Random Dynamic 'Battle' Smoke and Ground Units, by templargfx is no longer maintained. Replaced by Dynamic effects plus units,

 

Pretty sure Better rain by Rowdybot is also now obsolete with changes to in game clouds and weather.

Edited April 17, 2022 by Stonehouse

[Youtch]

Bravo!!!

 

I have been looking for something like this for a long time!

 

Many thanks.

[MajorMagee]

A few mods for Tank Crew can also be found Here

[Youtch]

This thread needs to be pinned on mod forum.

[Vishnu]

WOW...Thank you!

[Vishnu]

Please sticky this for new people! ?

[Stonehouse]

FYI these two are the same thing. I rebadged the thread to indicate it covered by fighter and bomber turret gunnery and removed the word draft. So probably best to remove the second reference to avoid confusion for people

 

 

Also wingtip vortices now has it's own thread as it is a working mod 

 

 

 

[Skycat1969]

Updated.

[jtbg]

On 4/17/2022 at 3:22 AM, Skycat1969 said:

Linda Blair view. Answered by the community

okay but why does this exist for VR

[Skycat1969]

I don't know if you're genuinely curious or stirring the controversy. In summary, VR players have to physically rotate their bodies to check six, and unless you are seated in a spinning chair you still won't get a full 180 degree view. And, twisting in place is physically strenuous -- at least for this middle-aged player. (I don't use a rear-view mod but I do use the mini-map in SP). Finally, VR players argue they are at a disadvantage online vs. Track IR users and HAT switch drivers because other players can more easily check to their rear.

[jtbg]

Ohhhh I misunderstood the mod, I thought it was supporting the *physical* turn continuously in the same direction. As in start a 12, rotate through 3 to 6 and then continue to 9 and back to 12. Like an owl.

 

This makes much more sense. As a VR player myself I'm installing it now that I understand lol

[Youtch]

Please make this a sticking post. @ admin

[MajorMagee]

I just updated my previous Track Mod to now also cover the Tank Crew Premium collector vehicles.

 

Tank Crew Track Mod

[MajorMagee]

On 11/27/2022 at 2:24 AM, MajorMagee said:

I just updated my previous Track Mod to now also cover the Tank Crew Premium collector vehicles.

 

Tank Crew Track Mod

And now here is a similar effort to enhance the Tires and Tracks of the AI Vehicles.

 

 

Additionally, the winter version adds several Winter AI vehicles that are not available in the base game.

Austin Ambulance
Bedford Trucks
b7tsh

Dodge Ambulance

gaz-m-sh
humber_mkiv
m3a1
sdkfz222

Universal carrier

[Stonehouse]

@Wardog5711 Only a suggestion but if you are adding to the sticky thread collection then this one would be an ideal candidate.

Edited February 7, 2023 by Stonehouse

[Wardog5711]

Done. 

[Stonehouse]

Some new ones from me @Skycat1969

 

• Prolonged smoke and fire for crashed aircraft mod which will keep the smoke and fire column from a crashed aircraft around for 900 secs, 

           https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/82699-prolonged-smoke-and-fire-for-crashed-aircraft-mod/

 

• Alternate smoke and fire for damaged aircraft

          https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/82699-prolonged-smoke-and-fire-for-crashed-aircraft-mod/

 

 

Added new optional companion mod to AI Gunnery to delay the despawn of AI pilots and crew that have been killed. Found at the AI gunnery thread 1st post with the main AI Gunnery mod.

 

[MajorMagee]

Discussion and Demonstration of how to make additional AI vehicles available from the mission generator selection list.

 

The discussion also addresses the USA and GBR only Infantry Detachment issue.

[Skycat1969]

I'll add to the lists tonight.

[Vamandrac]

Historical German Markings on Menu screen and Load/Splash screens, by Off_Winters is gone.

[Stonehouse]

On 2/8/2023 at 6:36 PM, Stonehouse said:

• Alternate smoke and fire for damaged aircraft

          https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/82699-prolonged-smoke-and-fire-for-crashed-aircraft-mod/

Sorry @Skycat1969 wrong link

 

Correct link is below. This ended up being a full effects pack because I haven't been able to figure out yet why the earlier much smaller pack for just smoke and fire didn't work for users. Giving credit where credit is due this pack is a mixture of JSOFlyer texture work from about 2 years ago and my own tweaking and fiddling with both textures and effects configuration files. 

 

[MajorMagee]

I just posted a major release. It's primarily targeted for Tank Crew, but may have general applicability for all mission designers, as it adds significantly to the ground target options.

 

 

Updated on 26 Sep 23 to include Additional WW1 AI Tanks as well.

 

Edited September 27, 2023 by MajorMagee

[MajorMagee]

Just a small addition to the JSOflyer tank effects that reduces the red tone in the dirt the tank treads kick up.

 

 

 

Edited June 17, 2023 by MajorMagee

[KermitKarrot]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the more hitflash mod please, new to the game and really struggling to find fall of shot.

[MajorMagee]

Updated Extra Zoom Mod for Tanks

 

 

[TG-55Panthercules]

Love this index - very helpful!

 

Might want to consider adding this thread to the list of career mode mods:

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/83957-panthers-flying-circus-career-mode-project-wip-vbeta-2-released/

 

[Skycat1969]

On 8/19/2023 at 9:03 AM, TG-55Panthercules said:

Might want to consider adding this thread to the list of career mode mods:

Thank you, and I apologize I missed this. I added the link under the "Aircraft and Vehicle Skins" section, since your mod seems similar to what migmadmarine and I did for the Normandy and Bodenplatte careers.

[MajorMagee]

Published a new Tank Crew Mod to provide a more realistic simulation of looking through a WW2 gun sight lens.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2023 by MajorMagee

[MajorMagee]

Published a new Tank Crew Mod to provide additional Tactical Code variations to the German Vehicles.

 

 

[MajorMagee]

Published a couple of Grass Mods to provide additional variations in the Summer environment. (Credit to OFF_Winters for the original Grass with Flowers texture that was modified for these)

 

 

[MajorMagee]

This Early War Tiger Mod includes a couple of new AI vehicles.

 

 

And there are also these for WW1.

 

 

[JG77-FluGb0t-]

09.02.2023 в 03:33, Vamandrac сказал:

Historical German Markings on Menu screen and Load/Splash screens, by Off_Winters is gone.

 

Does anyone still have this mod? You can upload it to file sharing, please?

[Vamandrac]

I have the modded files directly installed in the game so I guess I can just gather them up and upload them.

[Vamandrac]

Here are the splash/loading screens and are ready for JSGME.  If you need the icons as well I can put those up in a separate file.

 

Uncensored Loading/Splash Screens

[Falconin42]

Hello, what's the difference between Historically Accurate Skins 4k by Milktoast and Historically Correct Official Skins (2k & 4k) by TG-55Panthercules? 

And they are updated with all aircraft? Thx

 

[Skycat1969]

Milktoast's mod is more up-to-date. It pretty much covers everything up until the recent Ta-152.

 

The other mod was based on older paint templates I believe. You'll notice the bump maps sometimes don't line up in places, for example around the fuel doors on Bf109 wings. Also, I don't think the mod has been updated at all in at least three years. Many aircraft aren't included and will remain default.

[Falconin42]

ok i've istalled the Milktoast's mod. It's perfect. Thx