Today Eagle Dynamics published new screenshots and a development update about the upcoming Panavia Tornado for DCS World.
In the post, which celebrates 50 years since the first flight of the famous multi-role fighter fruit of the collaboration between the UK, Germany, and Italy, we hear how Aviastorm is faring in the module’s development.
In the past 18 months, inaccuracies in transonic aerodynamics have been solved as the developers have worked on fully simulating the flight characteristics of all wing sweep angles.
The module also features a detailed simulation of the RB-199 engines and of the electrical and hydraulic systems. This includes the simulation of the generator’s electrical loads and the hydraulic pressures required to move the flight control surfaces and other mechanical systems.
There is still more work to do, including the modeling of the flight controls and of the Control And Stability Augmentation Systems (CSAS). The 3D model is nearing completion and you can see it below dressed in the iconic livery used for the aircraft’s first flight.
If you’re unfamiliar with DCS World, it’s a free-to-play military flight simulator spanning several decades of aviation from World War 2 to the present day. It’s available exclusively on PC (via Steam or Eagle Dynamics’ own store).
Yet, fully enjoying the simulator pretty much requires the purchase of additional modules like the Tornado showcased here and the recently released Chinook helicopter, even if Eagle Dynamics has a pretty solid trial and introductory discount program.
DCS World is well known among enthusiasts to be very challenging for those who aren’t familiar with advanced flying simulation, and flying its more cutting-edge aircraft (including the Chinook) requires days or even weeks of study. Of course, many find this very rewarding.
If you have not tried flight simulation yet and you’re interested, you read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also keep up to date with the flight simulation news via our daily roundup articles.
