AOA Simulations, developers renowned for their F35B and V22 Osprey aircraft, has released their latest project, the F35A for X-Plane. AOA Simulations announced the release via their Facebook page.
Although AOA has previously released the Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) F35B, the F35A is a whole new build and shares very little code from the previous model. This particular model boasts PBR textures, custom FMOD sounds and SASL plug-in avionics. Take a look at the screenshots and a full feature list below.
The F35A variant is the Conventional Take-Off and Landing (COVL) version of the Lightning II, produced by Lockheed Martin. The Aircraft was the first of the type to fly but the second variant to reach production and in-service stages. The F35A is the smallest and lightest variant and the only type to carry the GAU-22/A internal cannon, which makes it an appealing attack aircraft for the 13 nations that have purchased it already.
AOA Simulations has modelled three weaponised loadouts and one unarmed loadout showcasing the true airpower of the aircraft. The weapons have also been modelled and animated to bring an added level of realism. The F35A ships with 16 operational liveries for all 13 operating countries. The developer has also included special liveries including Belgian Tiger Meet, factory roll-out and Thunderbirds Display Team colours. Additional liveries will be available via the download manager.
Feature List
- PBR custom textures
- Advanced flight model
- Particle system utilisation for wing vapour, vortices and contrails
- extensive ground equipment including weapon loading vehicles
- “Virtual” Ground and In-Flight Refueling capability
- Functioning Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System
- PCD Panoramic Cockpit Design
- multiple configurations and load-outs including stealth and beast mode
- Fully animated weapons including;
- Aim120D
- Aim9X
- AGM-158 JSSM
- BRU-58/B Stormbreaker
- GAU-22/A internal gun
- Towed Radar Decoy
- Dynamic camera movements with the use of R2C plugin
- Automatic AI plane tracking pilot POV camera capability (non-VR mode)
- HMDS Helmet Mounted Display System
- VR functionality
- Full documentation
You can purchase the F35A from the X-Plane.org store at the cost of $36.
