A-10 Warthog

(FS X + 2004 Add-On)

The A-10 Warthog is an aircraft that captured the imagination of many people for its strange ability to awe people. Of course the 30 mm cannon that is the heart of the aircraft has a lot to do with it, there is just no other aircraft that carries something that even comes close. But the aircraft also has a strange and outdated look, one that can only be described as downright ugly but functional.

Created with usability as main design target the aircraft is relative easy to fly (the real model also has very basic systems) and it is a joy to fly this highly manoeuvrable aircraft at tree top level. Although FSX is a simulator for civil use, a good section of the weapons are functional. A mission will lead the pilot through a training session where he can test his skills.

Features:

• Six models, with ten versions.
• Highly detailed Virtual Cockpit (no 2d cockpit needed as all panel views are defined in the Virtual Cockpit).
• Very extensive animations (down to the ladder to get into the aircraft).
• Flare effect and gun with smoke, shells and sound effects, even with rounds remaining counter on the panel.
• Extensive navigation module that loads FSX flight plans including extensive waypoint listings and steering bug in HUD.
• Flight Computer with Engine, Electrical, Control Surfaces, Attitude, Navigation and Waypoint modes.
• Threat Warning/Radar system showing all aircraft in the surrounding.
• HUD system with automatic Day/Night mode, selectable display mode ground/barometric altimeter.
• Extensive sound set, including "Bitching Betty", sounds of maintenance work, APU and even the sound of the pilot straining under high G forces.
• Accurate flight model that allows the user to fly fully controlled at very low altitudes.
• Contains a mission and training base to test your skills.