The T-28D is an addon aircraft for Microsoft's Flight Simulator X with either Service Pack 2 or Acceleration.

The T-28 was initially created as a two seat trainer for the US Air Force with the first aircraft flying in 1949. The aircraft had a short production run with the last new T-28 delivered in 1958. The original A model had a miserly 800 horsepower, 7 cylinder radial engine and a two bladed prop. The Navy became interested in the aircraft and ordered 491 B models which had the considerably more powerful 1425 horsepower Wright Cyclone R-1820-86 9 cylinder engine. The C model followed a few years later and this was modified with a tail hook for carrier operation. A shorter prop was installed on the C to prevent prop strike. Some of the original A models were modified with a larger engine and became the D model. These D models saw combat in various regions around the world.

This aircraft is based upon the T-28D “Huff ‘n’ Puff” from Warbird Aviation at Archerfield. The aircraft has a 1,425 horsepower 9 cylinder Wright Cyclone radial engine with typical cruise speeds from 180 to 200 kts. Climb rates can approach 4000 fpm.

Also available as a separate package is the T-28B/C as flown by the US Navy.

Version 3 update adds the following:

• VRS TacPack compatibility for the Attack model
• New custom sound system for more accurate engine sounds and more user control. The user can choose to blend exterior sounds with the interior sounds
• Improved Animation Manager with new systems section
• Larger mouse clickspot areas and improved click behaviour
• Middle mouse click on any control to open the Animation Manager to a page describing that control
• New camera system improves external inspection. It also allows the user to set a custom eyepoint and zoom position. The user can also choose to fly from the rear seat in the dual cockpit model
• Improved engine auto start routine
• Improved and simpler handling of the throttle, mixture and prop controls inputs
• Added option to always load the aircraft in a cold and dark state
• Changed method of saving aircraft wear and tear data
• Added additional key commands to control carburetor air control
• Added option to set a joystick button as the fire button in Attack model
• Added push back mode for moving the aircraft while on the ground with engine off
• More accurate fuel consumption rates
• Improved engine pressure and temperature modelling
• Fixed issue with FSX:Steam Edition where bloom effect was causing black squares in the Attack model.
• Fixed issue with MP display at high altitudes
• Improved shared cockpit compatibility
• Added 2D popup for rear radios in dual cockpit version

Features

• Native FSX model
• Incredibly detailed model with full animations and completely clickable virtual cockpit
• Silky smooth 3D gauges
• Weapons systems (in ATTACK model) with launchable guns, rockets and bombs
• Three different models. DUAL model contains front and rear cockpits. SOLO model contains front cockpit only for better framerates. ATTACK model is the same as the SOLO model but with six weapons stations, armament panel and gun sight.
• Lovely 3D style landing lights
• Fully adjustable interior panel lighting with individually switchable lights and intensity
• Original period radio sets (modern transponder and autopilot available as 2D popups only)
• 10 liveries
• Genuine thumping radial engine sounds
• Open canopy wind noise
• Individual sounds for switches knobs etc.
• Custom engine start routine for realistic engine starts (auto start also available)
• Two-speed supercharger correctly modelled
• Animations for wheel chocks and pitot covers
• Animated pilot and copilot models which can be displayed or hidden
• Virtual cockpit rain, icing and fogging effects
• Exterior model structural icing effects
• Realistic Prop Torque Effect for better flight dynamics
• Wear and Tear modelling to simulate engine damage
• In game Animation Manager for setting program preferences, weights, fuel and checklists
• Demo version available to check performance on your system (visit www.antsairplanes.com)