The F-104 for X-Plane offers 3 variants of the legendary jet in one package. Learn to master the ‚G‘, the ‚S‘ or a 21st century variant. 3 different cockpits are included. As well as varying external models, tank layouts, engine power. Furthermore the package comes with quite a few special features and extras like the Graphical User Interface or a rocket motor and a Reaction Control System to reach and fly towards extreme high altitudes.
Cockpit
● 3 cockpit variants ‘G’, ‘S’, ‘21C’ ● Highly detailed cockpit models ● Textured accurately ● High level of interactivity ● Dozens of working instruments ● Side consoles full of functionality ● Many animations ● Working RADAR display (air to air/ground map) ● Immersive night lighting ● Fully VR compatible
External model and Sound
● 3 variants ‘G’, ‘S’, ‘21C ● Carefully modeled ● Many super detailed 4k textures ● Fully animated ● Complex landing gear and brake chute ● Many panels can open up (Electronics bay, gun bay, avionics bay, etc.)
● Full use of fmod 3d ● Multi-layered complex and dynamic sound in and outside the cockpit ● Special sound effects
Flight model and Navigation
● Refined flight model ● Low speed and high speed characteristics ● PRO mode setting ● Boundary Layer Control System (PRO mode ON) ● Stick shaker and kicker
● VOR navigation ● TACAN navigation ● fms-route loading and following ● INS on board ● GPS with display on board (‘S’ + ‘21C) ● Dead reckoning navigation including wind compensation (‘G’) ● Show/hide X1000 unit
Graphical User Interface and special features
● Dedicated window for checklists ● Route loading (load fms flightplans) ● Equipment (mount air refueling probe, rocket motor, RWR, etc.) ● Weapons (Overview of weapons on board, plus quick re-arm) ● Fuel (Overview of fuel on board, plus range estimation) ● Doors & Ground (Control ground supply, open bay doors, etc.) ● Status (Systems status, weight, landing speeds, etc)
● Air refueling ● Rocket motor to reach extreme altitudes ● RCS (Reaction Control System) for super high altitudes ● Ground supply (GPU, tanker, pins, covers, etc.) ● Arsenal of custom weapons
Liveries and manuals
● 3 super detailed 4k liveries included ● many more available for download at no additional cost
● Installation and setup manual ● Quickstart manual ● Full manual