Today third-party developer Parallel 42 announced a new aircraft coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it’s the Super Patriot Mark II by Patriot Aircraft.
According to the announcement, which follows a few days of teases, the aircraft will come for both PC and Xbox.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Super Patriot Mark II, it’s a bush plane built upon the roots of the Piper J-3 Cub with carbon fiber components, a three-blade constant-speed propeller, and advanced avionics (including fully coupled autopilot capable of instrument approaches), basically modernizing a legend.
Here’s what the real thing promises in terms of specifications.
- Empty Weight: 1,100 lbs
- Max Takeoff Weight: 1,900 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 44 Gallons
- Engine: IO-320
- Horse Power: 197 HP
- Rate of Climb: 2,000 fpm
- Stall Speed: 35 mph
- Take-Off Distance: 65 ft
- Landing Distance: 125 ft
- Cruise Speed: 125 mph
- Panel: Garmin G3X 10.6”
Yet, Parallel 42 doesn’t just want to build an aircraft, but they aim to provide an experience in collaboration with Patriot Aircraft USA.
“Most of you won’t read much further; you’ll close the window saying, “Cool story bro, so you’re building a Super Patriot Mark II.” No, we’re not building a plane; that’s what aircraft factories do. In partnership with Patriot Aircraft USA, we’re going to build an experience.
Like with everything we do, we’ll push the boundaries of what can be done, and you’ll feel what this team puts their heart and soul into and where their pride comes from. The sense of adventure and uncharted territories are now just future destinations.”
We hear that the aircraft is early in development and it’ll take a while before it releases. This also means that the developer won’t say much more until the aircraft is ready for launch.
If you’re interested, you can hear about the aircraft in the video below courtesy of Trevor “Dozen” Aldridge.
If you’d like to get into flight simulation and Microsoft Flight Simulator but need some help getting started, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news on yesterday’s roundup article.
