The aesthetically-stunning Supermarine Scimitar was the last fighter produced by Supermarine. At the time of its inception in 1957 it was a major leap forward for the British Fleet Air Arm in terms of power, sophistication, and above-all size compared to its predecessors. However, the Scimitar was tricky to fly and was plagued with operational accidents. More than half of the 76 produced were lost in accidents. The aircraft faded into history with the advent of the Blackburn Buccaneer.
*** For FSX STEAM EDITION only ***
Features -
- ONE model and ONE livery (XD321 800 NAS HMS Ark Royal (clean))
- native FSX model with all FSX features (bump mapping, self-shadowing, bloom etc)
- authentic virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
- cockpit gauge nightlighting in v-c
- realistic texturing with highly detailed weathering
- authentic 2D panel, custom pop-ups for autopilot and radios, fully mousable
- detailed checklist and performance that precisely matches that of the real aircraft
- custom effects for turbine glow (3-stage), smoke (startup & in-flight), wingtip and flap contrails and wing surface vapour 'flash'
- simulated Scimitar soundset included
- togglable realistic pilot figure
- animated canopy (shift-e)
- animated wingfold, tailhook, spoilers etc
*** Supermarine Scimitar DLC (optional extra purchase) ***
The DLC offers THREE new model variants and FIVE new liveries :
- XD243 803 NAS HMS Eagle (long range)
- XD332 807 NAS HMS Centaur (AIM-9 AAM)
- XD272 804 NAS HMS Hermes (Bullpups ASM)
- XD242 803 NAS HMS Victorious (AIM-9 AAM)
- XD215 764 B Flight RNAS (long range)