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Size
1.68GB
Available since
2026-07-16
Version
1.5.0
PID
21391

Bristol Type 188, the 'Flaming Pencil' was a British highspeed research aircraft. Designed to meet operational requirement ER.134T for a testbed capable of speeds greater than Mach 2. Due to the anticipated effects of kinetic heating at high Mach numbers, the fuselage was constructed of stainless steel. Two aircraft were built, XF923 and XF926. First flight of XF923 was on 14th April 1962 and then XF926 with upgraded Gyron Junior engines on 29th April 1963. Ironically, the Maximum speed achieved was Mach 1.88 at 36,000 ft. Although the top speed of the Type 188 was disappointing, the airframe advanced understanding and knowledge of structures, oils, electrics, hydraulic fluid, bearings, tires, windows and cabin environment at high temperatures as well as telemetry which was used during the development of Concorde. Last flight was 11th January 1964. One Bristol Type 188 remains at the RAF Museum, Cosford.

General characteristics:

Crew: one

Length: 77 ft 8 in (23.68 m)

Wingspan: 25 ft 1 in (10.70 m)

Height: 13 ft 11 in (4.23 m)

Wing area: 396.25 ft² (36.85 m²)

Gross weight: 37,500 lb (17,010 kg)

Powerplant: 2 × de Havilland Gyron Junior DGJ.10R turbojet, 10,300 lbf (44.4 kN) dry, Reheat 14,000 lbf (62.2kN), 20,000 lbf (88.9 kN) at 36,000 ft.

Landing approach speed 188 knots.

Top Speed: Mach 1.88.

Aircraft Highlights Include:

MSFS2024 Native version. Not compatible with MSFS2020.
MSFS2024 EFB added.
GPU model added.
Walkaround removable Chocks, Pitot, Static and Engine Covers added.
Walkaround clickspots for GPU, Open/Close Canopy and Aircraft Entry added.
New Hydraulic system.
New Fuel system.
New Electrical system.
Simulated Oxygen system added.
Updated Checklist.
Custom engine Glow, Wet Start, Smoke and Reheat effects.
Updated to MSFS2024 code.
External and Internal LOD’s added.
Updated textures including improved fuselage panel lines.
Updated Windshield effects, rain, icing, micro-scratches, smudges and thumb prints.
Includes a very Basic Autopilot as the T188 did not have one!

Note: This aircraft is built for entertainment purposes only - Not designed for study level simulation.

Pilot Notes:

All fuel pumps need to be on to prevent fuel starvation of the engines as well as the Turbo Generator to prevent electrical failure due to battery drainage.
Take-off 90% N2 dry thrust. Zero or 30 Degree flaps and lift-off 190 knots.
Use tailplane trim to counter tuck-under experienced through Mach 1.
Climb to altitude for high-speed runs as engines surge at high speed and low altitude due to non-variable air intakes.
The T188 is a test aircraft and has no external lights.
XF926 has more powerful engines and can attain higher speeds than XF923.
XF926 will reach M1.8+ at altitude. XF923 will not.

Notes

This product features our simInstaller technology and is available after purchase via our APP only.

Requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

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