Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
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Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
North American B-25 Mitchell for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Aeroplane Heaven released its B-25J Mitchell, on top of a special “Doolittle Raider” B-25B version.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and the developer’s own store for approximately $33, including the following features.
- Unique authentic model of a “Doolittle Raider” B-25B with specially authored flight model
- HiFidelity models with exceptional levels of detail
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models have been built using the best drawings and references available.
- Highly detailed Wright “Twin-cyclone” 14 cylinder radial engines
- Accurate flight dynamics and performance envelope
- Authentic sound packs developed by Echo19 using the real aircraft
- Realistic systems and start routines
We also get a list of liveries.
- “Ruptured Duck” S/N 40-2261 one of 16 modified B-25B Mitchells used in the “Doolittle Raids” on Tokyo on April 18th 1942.
- “Briefing Time” S/N 43-27638 340th Bomb Wing Italy 1944
- “A-OA” KJ 683 No.342 Squadron RAF (FreeFrench) April 1945
- “Hot Gen” S/N 45-8883 No.98 Squadron RAF 1944
- “Angel of Mercy” S/N 43-35982 310th BG
- “Heavenly Body” S/N 44-30748 390th BS/ 42nd BG Sansapor, New Guinea 1944
- “Lady Lil” S/N 44-39577 398th BS/ 345th BG Pacific 1945
- “My Buck” S/N 44-29590 17th TRS/71st TRG Lingayen 1945
- “Bugs Bunny” S/N 43-27957 823rd BS/ 38th BG Philippines 1945
AuScene Announces MSFS 2024 Native Product Line,
AUScene announced that it’ll launch a line of MSFS 2024-native airports based on its existing lineup.
The first will be Parafield Airport (YPPF) in Australia. A release date is coming soon, and existing customers will receive a 70% discount for the upgrade.
Greater Rochester International Airport Released for MSFS 2024
Devinci Aerospace released the MSFS 2024 version of its Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) in the US. It’s available on Simmarket for $21.53.
It includes the following features, and if you already have the MSFS 2020 version, you’re entitled to a free upgrade.
- Highly detailed and accurate recreation of ROC Airport
- Dozens of custom-modeled buildings featuring crisp 4K PBR textures crafted with Adobe Substance 3D Painter
- Performance-optimized custom terminal interior
- Custom jetways, road signage, parking areas, and detailed parking garage
- Precisely configured airfield lighting, taxiways, and gate layouts
- Accurate airport layout complete with detailed taxiway signage
- Fully optimized custom MSFS 2024 LODs for smooth performance
- Extensive environmental detailing throughout the airport grounds
- Animated passengers for added realism
- Includes a free Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 version
Nashville International Airport Released for X-Plane 12
DominicDesignTeam released Nashville International Airport (KBNA) in the US for X-Plane 12. It’s available on Simmarket for $25.83.
It includes the following features:
- Highly accurate rendition of BNA
- Highly detailed ground textures
- 3D grass
- Accurate landsides of FBOs
- Use of LST (Living Scenery Technology)
- Custom mesh
- Terminal interior modeled
- New Terminal D included
- Accurate grunge/dirt
- Dynamic night lighting
- Surrounding areas modeled
- Custom taxi signs
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