Virtavia B-45 Tornado - FSX Steam Edition

Although the design for North American Aviation's B-45 originated during WWII, the arrival of the Tornado in 1948 held the distinction of becoming the first purpose-built all-jet bomber in the world. Fitted with four jet engines, it was a sleek and handsome aircraft. Although its range was limited, the B-45's ability to deliver nuclear weapons made it an effective deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The straight-wing design incorporated four GE J47 turbojet engines, mounted in pairs under each wing. The J47's produced 6000 lbs of thrust each, resulting in a top speed of just over 500 knots at 4000 feet. The Tornado saw limited service during the Korean War as both a bomber and a high altitude recon aircraft. The final version, the RB-45C, was modified as a reconnaissance aircraft. It featured prominent wingtip tanks, a skinned-over nose, up to 12 cameras, and proved to be a capable photographic platform. In all, 96 B-45A bombers, 10 B-45C's and 38 RB-45C's were built.

*** For FSX STEAM EDITION only ***

Features -

- ONE model and ONE livery (B-45A, 47th BW, RAF Sculthorpe, England)

- virtual cockpit with gauges and controls.
- both bomber and recon (DLC only) have unique FDE's (flight dynamics/fuel etc tailored to aircraft).
- stunning reflective metal 2048-pixel texture sets with custom spec and bump maps.
- native FSX models.
- bomber version has 1000lb free-fall bomb loadout (bombs not droppable).
- animated opening bombay doors, crew hatches and ladder.
- togglable realistic crew figures with full harnesses and period flight gear.
- virtual cockpit includes rear seat with gauges and controls, walkway and bomb aimer position spaces.
- illustrated user manual in PDF format.
- high quality soundset by Sonic Solutions.
- PhotoShop paintkit files provided.
- Note - NO 2D panel is provided.

*** B-45 Tornado DLC (optional extra purchase) ***

  The DLC offers ONE new model variant (RB-45C reconaissance) and SIX new liveries :

- 3200th PTG
- 422nd BS, Langley AFB, VA
- 91st SRG, Barksdale AFB, LA
- 91st SRG, Lockbourne AFB, OH
- 91st SRG, RAF Sculthorpe, England
- Royal Air Force (Black Ops), RAF Sculthorpe, England