One package, so many aircraft to fly.
Take control of the Warbirdsim Classic P-51B,the P-51C and the legendary Mustang III. Strap yourself in and begin high-G turns in an aircraft that has been meticulously designed as well as built for speed and agility. The THREE Mustang P-51 aircraft in this set you will fly in FSX are the asynchronous whole of a breed of fighter made for low-level tactics such as reconnaissance and high-level dogfighting.
Also mrepresented in this definitive work of this rare and unique model of the thoroughbread fighter are a host of details from the small but significant to the spectacular. This is as close as you will get to flying the real P-51 in FSX.
Two new colour schemes have been added to this FSX Fighter Leader package, giving an excellent cross section of different colours; as worn by the real Mustangs in their real world service.
The aircraft flown by Lt. Clarence E Sullivan; namely the P-51-B-10-NA Mustang: 'Sleepytime Gal' of the 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, based at Bottisham in England and the P-51C-10-NT; 'Dody' From the 2nd Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, Madna, Italy, 1944, serial number QP-S (43-23133) Flown by Capt. Hans Zachmann
are the two newest new P-51B and P-51C colour schemes faithfully reproduced in high detail.
FEATURES
An Authentic and Accurate Sound Pack of the Unique Packard Merlin Engine.
Hours of recordings of the sounds of the real Packard Merlin have been mixed from two separate sources. Carefully recorded to gain the accuracy of the exhaust sound of the unique Merlin V1650 Engine with its characteristic growl. What you hear is what you will fly and then some...
At high throttle the engine attains peak torque. At full power the familiar 'growl' of the Merlin can be heard as different phases of engine power increase. Perfect for those with 5:1 surround systems; the sound of the engines peak torque tone curves can clearly be heard above its clean characteristic sound as it flies by on high speed passes during displays that you will be happy to give to pleased spectators.
WOW FACTORS
- GUN CAMERA. Go on recon. missions and take footage. The gun cam saves footage to your movies folder.
- DROP TANKS. Set up and ARM and DROP the drop tanks on bombing runs.
- ANIMATED OPENING COCKPITS determine at height if airman wears oxy mask or not.
- CLAM SHELL DOOR RELEASE - a feature seen following shut down is the slow drop of the clam-shell doors; used to save wear on door hydraulics and actuated via the hyd release in the 3d cockpit.
- N-3B (on/off optioned) optical gunsight with A1 head assembly operable from the 3d cockpit.
REAL SOUNDS
- Authentic Engine Firing sounds. Accurate start and shut down
- Sounds from outside taken using carefully positioned microphones in flight.
- Sounds inside the cockpit have been recorded both on the ground, during and up to take off and in flight with many sound characteristics also recorded as they were heard including buffetting, wind noises, creaks and the clank of metal against ground.
RENDERING & LIGHTING
Making use of the additional features in FSX, the unique bump texturing adds authenticity to an already-wonderful and detailed, 3d model and the reflective textures make the bare metal aircraft almost translucent as they reflect their virtual, rendered light! New additional items include an updated, authentically-designed Pilots Manual giving details of the special features of the model (and carefully designed to emulate the oil-stained cartridge used at the time).
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- TEN Aircraft
- Packard Merlin Sound Set
- Full Livery Package (see below)
- Accurate and Original Manuals
- In-cockpit checklist feature
EACH P-51 COMES WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE SHAPE AND CHARACTERISTICS :-
Mustang P-51 'B'
P-51B Mustang 'Factory Delivered'
P-51B Mustang "Ding Hao!"
P-51B Mustang 'Shangri-La'
P-51B Mustang 'Sleepytime Gal'
P-51B Mustang 'Old Crow'
Mustang P-51 'C'
P-51C Mustang "Princess Elizabeth"
P-51C Mustang 'Ina the Macon Belle'
P-51C Mustang 'Dody'
Mustang P-51 'III'
Mustang Mk.III '112 Squadron FB-309'
Mustang Mk.III '133 Wing FB-382'
DETAILS OF EACH AIRCRAFT IN THE PACKAGE
North American P-51B-5-NA Mustang
Factory fresh from Inglewood, California, 1943. This aircraft was unfortunately lost in combat in China, while serving with the 23rd Fighter Group.
North American P-51B-5-NA Mustang
As flown by Maj. James Howard, 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force.
North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang
This version is owned and operated by Dan Friedkin, Comanche Warbirds, Texas. In the colors of Bill Whisner's P-51B-10-NA, who served with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group.
North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang
Owned and operated by Kermit Weeks, Fantasy of Flight, Florida. In the colours of Lt. Lee Archer's personal aircraft, who served with the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group.
North American P-51B-5-NA Mustang
Flown by Capt. Don Gentile, 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force.
North American Mustang Mk.III, FB-309
As flown by Flt. Lt. Raymond V. Hearn, RAF 112 Squadron.
North American P-51B-10-NA Mustang
As flown by Lt. Clarence E. Sullivan Jr., 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, based at Bottisham, UK, as seen in mid 1944.
North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang
This version is flown by Capt. Hans Zachmann, 2nd Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, USAAF, based at Madna, Italy.
North American Mustang Mk.III, FB-382
As flown by Lt. Eugeniusz Horbaczewski, RAF 315 Squadron (Polish). Like the majority of the RAF's Mk.III Mustangs late in the war, FB-382 is fitted with a Malcolm Hood Canopy.
North American P-51B-15-NA Mustang
Flown by Col. Clarence. E. 'Bud' Anderson, 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. This aircraft was Bud's second and most famous "Old Crow", and is fitted with the Malcolm Hood canopy.
3D MODELING OUTSIDE
MM- Accurate wing profile.
Wing Aerofoil - unique-shaped laminar-flow wing characteristic
Glazed Canopies; Bird Cage and Malcom Hood - with reflections
Wing Tip Speed Vortices FX.
Grass and Hard Landing FX.
Sparks on hard touch downs.
Retracting gear pulls up in phased delay to exact timing.
Drop down gear doors - a feature seen during display; used to save wear on door hydraulics.
Leading edge gun holes and rim mounts.
Accurate Flap Drop.
Characteristic Radiator scoop Shaping.
Intercooler mounting.
Characteristic Hamilton Standard Prop.
4 M2/AN Browning Guns with accurately sited 350 and 280 rpg sizing.
Ordnance rack grabs for drop tanks on or off (empty).
Different former numbers per aircraft shown.
Mozit Metal Exhausts.
Static Ground Wire at tail.
Battery Vent Tube.
Push Rod on Radiator Door.
N-3B (on/of optioned) optical gunsight with A1 head assembly.
85 Gal self-sealing fuel tank (behind pilot seat and in wing).
3D MODELING INSIDE
A Complete Flight suite of the Mustangs gauges have been meticulously modeled
with numerous custom gauges also added to enhance this fine cockpit:
Electrics and start switches
Cockpit Flourecant Lighting
Crash pad
Throttle
Compass
Clock
Suction Gauge
Manifold Pressure Gauge
Remote Contacter
Altimeter
Directional Gyro
Flight Indicator
Tachometer
Oxygen Flow Blinker
Mixture Control
Prop Control
Boost Control
Landing Gear Indicators
Bank and Turn Indicators
Airpseed Indictor
Bank and Turn Indicator
Rate of Climb Indicator
Collant Temperature Indicator
Oit Temp and Fuel Gauges
Oxygen Regulator
Enclosure Release handle with slide back and correct opening animations
Engine Limitations Plate
Control Stick Grip
Gun and Bomb Control Panel
Parking Brake Handle
Parking Brake Instructions Plate
Engine Primer
Oxygen Pressure Gauge
Oxygen System Warning Lamp
Bomb Control Handle
Landing Gear COntrol
Booster Pump Switches
Supercharger Control
Supercharger Warning Light
Starter Switch
Oil Dilution Switch
Ignition Switch
Compass Light Control
Gun Site Light Control
LH Flourescant Light Control
Fuel Valve Control
Hydraulic Pressure Gauge
Emergency Fairing Door Control
Hydraulic Hand Pump
Airplane Restriction Palte
Cockpit Enc Handle
Gen Dic. Switch
Pitot Heater Switch
Landing Light Switch
Wing Pos. Light Switch.
Tail Pos. Light Switch.
Ammeter
RH Flourescant Light Control
Circuit Breaker Buttons
SCR-522 Radio Control Box
Cockpit Light
SCR-535 Radio Control Box
Map Case
Detonator Switch
Right Fuel Tank Gauge
Hot Air Control
Pilot's Relief Tube
Sliding Window Lock Handle
Microphone Press-to-Talk Switch
Signal Pistol Holder
Collant Radiator Scoop Control
Oil Rad Scoop Control
Qudarant Friction Control
Flap Control handle
Carb Air Control
Rudder Trim Control
Aileron Trim Control
Elevator Trim Control
Bomb Control Anti Salvo Guard
Left Tank Fuel Gauge
Defroster Control
Spring Loaded locks and pins
Head Glass
Glazed Canopies, Bird Cage and Malcom Hood with interior reflections
Ring and Bead Sights on top of engine cowling formers (where included)
N-3B (on/of optioned) optical gunsight with A1 head assembly
FLIGHT MODEL - WARNING - PROFESSIONALS NOTE: Highly sensitive flight model. (Stall it on a tight turn and you will spin like the B or C or III manual warns).
Climb and hit the record-breaking 440 mph speed at 25,000 feet!
Correct reduction of the famous incidence issue where porpoising occured due to low fuel and its imbalance caused.
"Snap Roll" also included into air model where pilot force a snap roll due to excessive speed, AOA, wrong weighting and COG pushing.
FORCE FX USERS NOTE
For those using Force FX Hardware. The buffet due to applying too much back-pressure on the control column will be felt throughout the different speed ranges. |
