Aeroplane Heaven has released the Avro 683 Lancaster Bomber for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
The Avro 683 Lancaster is one of the most famous British heavy bombers of World War II. Developed by Avro, the Lancaster became the mainstay of the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command and played a key part in the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany.
Aeroplane Heaven’s rendition features highly detailed texturing and modelling throughout, exterior and interior built using factory plans for the utmost accuracy, a complete 7-man crew, all crew stations modelled, all turrets modelled, a specially created Rolls-Royce Merlin XX sound pack by Echo19, numerous animations and effects, a variety of liveries and more.
You can purchase Aeroplane Heaven’s Avro 683 Lancaster Bomber for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 from their website for $34.99.
It is also available via Orbx Direct, with Just Flight and the MSFS Marketplace coming soon.
Features
- All new Hi-Fidelity models with exceptional levels of detail.
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built using factory plans and drawings for complete accuracy.
- Accurately modelled crew stations with many unique features and animations.
- All 3 turrets are modelled with interior details and special camera views.
- Unique configuration panels at each station control camera view selection and crew selection (visibility).
- Complete 7-man crew faithfully modelled and each toggled on or off via special configuration controls.
- Immersive diorama including standing crew by rear door, authentic “Matador” fuel truck, period starting cart and bomb trolley with various bombs.
- Beautifully rendered, detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin XX beneath removable engine cover.
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real-world data.
- Specially created sound pack, authored by Echo19, to provide the finest Lancaster sounds ever heard in a simulator.
- Completely authentic engine start and running routines and engine management.
- Separate “Dambuster” version depicting Guy Gibson’s Lancaster with rotating “Upkeep” bomb and twin height-defining spotlights.
- Separate “H2S” version with H2S radar dome and internals.
Liveries
- The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from WW2 fighter squadrons
- ME649 “AR_J” 103 Squadron RAF
- W4783 “AR_G” 469 Squadron RAAF
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight -PA474 currently painted as JB607 “AR_L” 460 Squadron RAAF
- RF128 “QB V” 424 Squadron RAF
- ED932 “AJ G” 617 Squadron RAF
- R5868 “PO S” 457 Squadron RAF
- LM591 “VN B” 50 Squadron RAF
