Both the D and J versions used highly advanced Hughes fire control systems coupled with radar and computers. Although the Scorpion appears quaint and dated now, these were highly advanced aircraft for their time.
The FSX: Steam Edition version of the F-89 Scorpion, developed by Virtavia, is an accurate representation of this Cold War bird. This pack includes three variations, each with its own unique flight model. The F-89 also includes a realistic soundset, various animations complete with afterburner effects, and a complete fuel management and instrument navigation package.
Features
- 3 variations, each with its own unique engine, weight and fuel configuration and the performance differences between aircraft are accurately reflected.
- Fuel management and instrument navigation package
- Unique Scorpion "Flight Computer" gauge custom made for this add-on.
- Detailed checklist and performance that precisely matches that of the real aircraft, with procedures and performance figures taken directly from the actual flight manual for the F-89 Scorpion
- Custom effects for afterburner flames (3-stage), smoke (start-up & in-flight), wingtip and flap contrails and wing surface vapour 'flash'
- Simulated F-89 soundset included
- Authentic virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls and realistic glass reflection effect on gauges
- Authentic all-xml 2D panel, custom pop-ups for autopilot and radios, fully mousable
- Automatic (on throttle) animated afterburner visual effect with corresponding performance boost, and automatic smoke trail, wing surface vapour flash and wingtip vortices effects
- Animated landing light, speedbrakes (authentic F-89 'decelerons') and canopy as well as togglable realistic pilot figures
