Aircraft rating system: Difference between revisions

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*2: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces (elevator, aileron, rudder, flaps)
*2: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces (elevator, aileron, rudder, flaps)
*3: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces, gear detailing (retraction, rotation), prop
*3: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces, gear detailing (retraction, rotation), prop
*4: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces, gear, prop, external stores (if applicable), livery support (if applicable).
*4: Accurate 3D model with animated control surfaces, gear, prop, livery support (if applicable).
*5: Highly accurate 3D model (down to minor components such as control rods), with animated control surfaces, gear, prop, external stores, livery support, tyre smoke, shader effects.  
*5: Highly accurate 3D model (down to minor components such as control rods), with animated control surfaces, gear, prop, livery support, tyre smoke, shader effects.  


Objectively differentiating between a 4 and a 5 is very difficult. As a guideline, a "5" model is as realistic as possible given the available rendering technology.
Objectively differentiating between a 4 and a 5 is very difficult. As a guideline, a "5" model is as realistic as possible given the available rendering technology.