Virtavia - B-45 Tornado for FSX

Virtavia B-45 Tornado - FSX

Get the FSX Steam Edition version of the Virtavia - B-45 Tornado FSX Steam Edition here.

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.

Features

• Two model variations with seven detailed hi-res texture sets:
  
  
  
  • 47th BW, RAF Sculthorpe, England
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  
  


• both B-45A bomber and RB-45C reconnaissance variants included.


• virtual cockpit with gauges and controls.


• both bomber and recon have unique FDE's (flight dynamics/fuel etc tailored to aircraft).


• seven stunning reflective metal 2048-pixel texture sets with custom spec and bump maps.


• two very high quality 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 paint kit files provided.


• Note - No 2D panel is provided.