Originally conceived as a single engine variant the Seasprite evolved into a twin-engine, ship-bourne weapons system. Capable of anti-submarine work, weapons guidance and MEDEVAC, the Seasprite performs most of the fleet's light helicopter roles. The D version introduced the LAMPS system and these airframes were rebuilt into the F model along with 59 new airframes to form the bulk of the US Navy's Seasprite capacity. Further upgrades evolved into the G variant which was finally retired from the USN reserve in 2001. G model Seasprites still serve with Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and Poland.
*** For FSX STEAM EDITION only ***
Features -
- ONE model and ONE livery (SH-2F, HSL-32 'Invaders', USN)
- includes 'REALGAUGE' technology :
v-c gauges are 3D models with complete 3D working parts such as needles, flags etc
v-c gauges are fully mousable with switch parts all working correctly
'RealGauge' provides - prefect smooth operation, high FPS, extremely crisp appearance
all gauges have custom nighttime illumination
note - 2D panel is not needed, a 'minimal' bitmap is however provided
- highly authentic virtual cockpit with *154* individual animations and many mousable controls
- 90% of VC switches are operational
- accurate basic simulation of both the TACNAV monitor and central unit
- full cockpit (v-c) night lighting with amazing glow effects, all v-c text is self-illuminating
- compatible with FSX shared cockpit
- animations for : front sliding doors, M60 gun, toggle crew on/off
- animated windscreen wipers (also in v-c, not 'lights' driven)
- realistic soundset, very high quality, by 'TSS'
- fully authentic, dynamic range sound set including start-up and shut-down sounds
- native FSX model with all FSX features (bump mapping, self-shadowing, bloom etc)
- ultra high res cockpit textures, and custom bump and spec for every part- inside and out
- flight crew all wear custom flight suits, helmets, and patches
- very accurate flight model
- 10 preset camera views, 5 interior and 5 exterior
- 60-page, colour illustrated user manual in .PDF format, all aspects of the package are covered
*** SH-2 Seasprite DLC (optional extra purchase) ***
The DLC offers FOUR new model variants and FIVE new liveries :