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Many additions and updates to the features list
Colin Geniet (talk | contribs) (Many updates to the features list, mainly removing outdated stuff) |
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====Flight control system==== | ====Flight control system==== | ||
* | * Autopilot with 3 modes: stability assist, attitude hold, and altitude hold. Autothrottle intended for landing, with speed and AoA hold modes. | ||
* | * Foreplane flaps are linked to the landing gear. | ||
* Elevon and rudder deflection is limited depending on hydraulic pressure, air density and speed. | * Elevon and rudder deflection is limited depending on hydraulic pressure, air density and speed. | ||
* Filter based pitch, yaw and roll dampers lets the pilot control the plane without adverse effects such as turbulence, dutch roll, accelerated rolls and pitch oscillations which would otherwise be present. | * Filter based pitch, yaw and roll dampers lets the pilot control the plane without adverse effects such as turbulence, dutch roll, accelerated rolls and pitch oscillations which would otherwise be present. | ||
* Gear will not retract on runway, and not extend above certain speeds. | * Gear will not retract on runway, and not extend above certain speeds. | ||
====System==== | ====System==== | ||
* | * Detailed electrical system based on the flight manual schematics. Includes several AC and DC bus, battery, external power, generator, ram air turbine. Each instrument and system is powered by the correct bus. | ||
* Two hydraulic systems modeled, the second having a reserve pump. | * Two hydraulic systems modeled, the second having a reserve pump. | ||
* Terrain warning system, with HUD indication and annunciator. | * Terrain warning system, with HUD indication and annunciator. | ||
* Open canopy can be torn off by high wind speeds. | * Open canopy can be torn off by high wind speeds. | ||
* Simulated airconditioner unit, which become handy when ice or fog forms on windshield in ALS. | * Simulated airconditioner unit, which become handy when ice or fog forms on windshield in ALS. | ||
* Automated fuel system that works like in the real Viggen. It uses pneumatics, hydralics and electricity | * Automated fuel system that works like in the real Viggen. It uses pneumatics, hydralics and electricity. | ||
* TILS (tactical instrument landing system) that auto tunes to nearby ILS frequencies. | * TILS (tactical instrument landing system) that auto tunes to nearby ILS frequencies. | ||
* Custom flight recorder records 53 extra properties for accurate replay functionality. Also record fidelity has been increased for smoother replay. | * Custom flight recorder records 53 extra properties for accurate replay functionality. Also record fidelity has been increased for smoother replay. | ||
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====Avionics==== | ====Avionics==== | ||
* Gauges are in metric and have Swedish descriptions. But they have [[Tooltips]], showing Imperial and English units. | * Gauges are in metric and have Swedish descriptions. But they have [[Tooltips]], showing Imperial and English units. | ||
* Switches, knobs and buttons have English text for convenience. | * Switches, knobs and buttons have English text for convenience. | ||
* | * Two custom [[Canvas]] [[HUD]] (one for each variant) built from Saab flight manual several operation modes. | ||
* HUD values depend on indicated values, not real values. | * HUD values depend on indicated values, not real values. | ||
* HUD can switch between Imperial and Metric units. | * HUD can switch between Imperial and Metric units (JA37 only). | ||
* At ILS landings the HUD will show a glideslope guide, if the runway supports it. | * At ILS landings the HUD will show a glideslope guide, if the runway supports it. | ||
* Other HUD features such as distance scale, variant altitude scale, heading scale on horizon in landing mode, diamond at missile lock, altimeter calibration warning etc. | * Other HUD features such as distance scale, variant altitude scale, heading scale on horizon in landing mode, diamond at missile lock, altimeter calibration warning etc. | ||
* Radar with 120 Km range that show MP and AI objects alike, simulating line of sight and pulse doppler filtering. | * Radar with 120 Km range that show MP and AI objects alike, simulating line of sight and pulse doppler filtering. | ||
* Several complex [[Canvas]] displays (radar screen on the AJS-37, radar and HSD on the JA-37). | |||
* Complex navigation system on the JA-37, allowing to load 4 mission routes and 8 return routes. | |||
* Auto-start and auto shut down scripts. | * Auto-start and auto shut down scripts. | ||
* Very accurate sound warnings for terrain proximity, high load or AoA, speed, etc. | |||
* Realistic modeled indicator panels for various warnings, alerts and notices. | * Realistic modeled indicator panels for various warnings, alerts and notices. | ||
* Datalink between JA-37, which displays aircraft positions on the HSD. | |||
====Engine==== | ====Engine==== | ||
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* No out of place sounds being played at start of sim. | * No out of place sounds being played at start of sim. | ||
* When guided missiles hit, the sound is propagated according to the speed of sound at the altitude, and so the explosion will be realistically delayed. | * When guided missiles hit, the sound is propagated according to the speed of sound at the altitude, and so the explosion will be realistically delayed. | ||
* Thunder (when using adv. weather) and rain sounds. | * Thunder (when using adv. weather) and rain sounds. | ||
====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | ||
* JA37: 30mm | * JA37: 30mm internal cannon, rocket pods, and RB-24J, RB-74, RB-99, RB-71 air to air missiles that can be fired at AI and MP alike. | ||
* AJS37: 30mm cannon pods, rocket pods, bombs, and guided RB-75, RB-04, RB-05, M90 and RB-15F air to ground missiles. Plus 3 kinds of sidewinders. | |||
* AJS37: | * Detailed fire control system, with trigger safety, weapon selection knob (for the AJS 37). | ||
* | * Several aiming modes for both JA37 and AJS37, including CCIP for cannon, rockets, and bombs. | ||
* | * Radar warning receiver, with both sound and display. Warns of radar, radar lock, and incoming missiles from MP aircrafts. | ||
* No longer compatible with the [[Bombable]] addon | * IFF system for multiplayer. | ||
* Option to enable damage over multiplayer. No longer compatible with the [[Bombable]] addon, Sorry. | |||
====Model==== | ====Model==== | ||
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====GUI==== | ====GUI==== | ||
* | * 12 [[Aircraft_Checklists|Checklists]], 9 for normal procedures and 3 for emergency procedures. Most are translations of real Viggen checklists. Complete with markers, conditions, and bindings. | ||
* Performance monitor with environment stats, aerodynamic ratios, landing/takeoff distance measurement and other interesting values. | * Performance monitor with environment stats, aerodynamic ratios, landing/takeoff distance measurement and other interesting values. | ||
* Systems monitor, that reveals internal systems state. | * Systems monitor, that reveals internal systems state. | ||