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FLIGHT REPLICAS
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FLIGHT REPLICAS
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111.71MB
Disponible depuis
2010-09-29
PID
4775

The complete package contains 3 models:

CA-12.
CA-13.
CA-13 with ring gun sight.

History:

The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Boomerang was a World War II fighter aircraft designed and manufactured in Australia between 1942 and 1945. The Boomerang was significant as the first combat aircraft designed and built entirely in Australia.

Following the Japanese air raids on Darwin in northern Australia on 19 February 1942, the need for interceptors became an urgent issue for Australian defense. A shortage of available fighters prompted the rapid development and pressing into service of the Boomerang - an impressive feat as the Australian aviation industry had never designed fighters before, or built them. Once production was underway, however, the rapid arrival of Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks from the USA, and later, Spitfires from RAAF returning from the Europe theatre of operation, however, meant that the urgency of Boomerang production soon diminished, although production of limited numbers continued throughout WWII thanks to the Boomerang’s unique capabilities.

In contrast to the European or North African theatre of operations, the ground war in the jungles of the southwest Pacific was quite often a series of small unit actions fought at very close quarters by widely dispersed forces with no clear front lines. It was in this type of combat that the Boomerang found its niche throughout WWII, as a superb close ground support aircraft.

With good range, heavy armament, and excellent low-level handling characteristics, the aircraft could avoid ground fire in even rough terrain and still inflict heavy damage. The extensive armour plating protected the pilot, the aircraft's simple wood and aluminum airframe capable of absorbing a great deal of battle damage, the ability to drop target-marking smoke bombs for other attack forces, plus two cannons and four machine guns, made for a very effective low-level combat aircraft. Flying in pairs, Boomerang tasks included bombing, strafing, close infantry support and artillery spotting.

RAAF No. 4 Squadron and No. 5 Squadron flew Boomerangs in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands Campaign and Borneo Campaign, with marked success, their operations requiring very close contact with the enemy. The partnership between 5 Squadron Boomerangs and Royal New Zealand Air Force Corsair fighter-bombers during the Bougainville Campaign is just one noted example of the achievements of this outstandingly effective combat aircraft.

Features:

Highly accurate VC, with many functioning parts;
VC can be configured as WII or modern Warbird, at any time;
Working two-state supercharger (blower) system;
Engine failures for incorrect handling;
Working inertial starter system;
Working weapons systems, including gun firing;
Cageable artificial horizon with adjustable 'bird';
Gyro compass can be corrected for drift;
Working P8 compass;
2 different models;
3different textures;
Accurate and challenging flight dynamics;
Accurate pilot flight suit, lifejacket and flight helmet;
Custom and default sounds;
3D gauges in the VC, for incredible realism;
The Manual and Paint kit are the Boomerang aircraft folder.

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Vintage

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FSX with Acceleration or FSX Gold

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2024-01-20

This is a real hidden gem! I had never even heard of this aircraft until I spotted it in the Market. They did a very nice job of building and developing this unique warbird. Excellent texturing on all fronts! Very good audio and lighting. Believable flight model that gives a realistic impression. The guns (when armed) fire using the same trigger button I have mapped to brakes. The same button (without having to make any mapping changes) fires guns in the air, and brakes when on the ground. I love that engine damaging is modeled. So you do have to fly it by the book. No continuous full throttle allowed, just very brief periods are possible depending on the aircrafts in flight conditions. Realistic limitations are applied. Much appreciated realism by this warbird fan.

2013-05-12

If you're a fan of vintage warbirds, then you'll love the Boomerang. Great sounds and a superb flight model make flying her a treat. The Boomerang is ideal for bush flying too as she she is a hardy little aircraft. You'll also have to look after your engine as the designer has included realistic engine damage which again adds to the feeling of actually flying an aircraft. Lastly; one thing I must praise is the the friendly email support from the developer. He goes out of the way to help you and answer your questions; so because of all these qualities I have to give this little flyer 5 stars!! Great stuff. Dom

2010-10-03

Ich bin von diesem Flugzeug wirklich begeistert! Es passt einfach alles, Optik, Sound, Funktionalität (Schalter & Hebel sind bedienbar) und diese Boomerang ist obendrein vom Flugverhalten her nicht schwer zu fliegen. Alles in allem ist es für mich eines der besten Addons für den FSX :)

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