SC Designs has released its awaited F-5E Tiger II for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The F-5E Tiger II is a lightweight, supersonic fighter aircraft developed by Northrop Corporation in the United States. It was designed as a cost-effective fighter to be used in various roles, including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance. The aircraft first entered service in the early 1970s and has since been operated by numerous air forces around the world.
Some of the features for the aircraft include realistic effects and sounds, fully reflective glass, native aerodynamic sound structures, and the implementation of the ‘Modern’ aerodynamics system. This system allows for the simulation of ‘departure spins’, enhancing realism for users. Additionally, customized visibility controls for wheel chocks and covers further enrich the experience.
The cockpit of the aircraft boasts high fidelity, featuring accurately modeled ejector seats, controls, and detailed texturing. Reflective rear-view mirrors, ‘scratched canopy’ glass effects, and icing and rain effects. Crew figures in the virtual cockpit are coded to disappear when users occupy their seats, adding to the authenticity.
In terms of aircraft systems, users can expect 3D modeled dials, ADI, and other high-detail instruments that emulate the appearance of the real aircraft. Display screens offer visual layouts based on the real aircraft’s systems. The inclusion of functional multiplayer-compatible radar and customizable ordnance via the simulator Payload Manager further enhances the aircraft’s versatility and realism.
You can buy the SC Designs F-5E Tiger II from Just Flight for £17.99.
Features
Fully native MSFS aircraft
- All models have been coded with Microsoft Flight Simulator native ‘Model Behaviors’ animations and built to MSFS operational specifications to prevent issues with future simulator upgrades
- All custom cockpit instruments and screens are coded in HTML for native, high-performance display in MSFS
- The Tiger II makes use of the new simulator’s features such as effects and sounds, fully reflective glass, native aerodynamic sound structures, the new ‘Modern’ aerodynamics system with the ability to provoke ‘departure spins’, and customised visibility controls for wheel chocks and covers
- All F-5E-relevant animations, including extendable oleo gear leg for take-off
- MSFS SDK-compliant use of decals and materials for fine detail inside and out
- Fully compliant with Virtual Reality headsets
Cockpit
- High Fidelity virtual cockpit featuring accurately modelled ejector seat, controls and detailed texturing
- All analogue instruments constructed in 3D with smooth animations
- Reflective rear-view mirrors
- ‘Scratched canopy’ glass effects, reflective glass, icing and rain effects
- Crew figures in the virtual cockpit are coded to disappear when you occupy their seats
- Fully customisable crew helmet, name, flight suit patches and even faces
Aircraft systems
- 3D modelled dials, ADI, ‘whiskey’ compass and other high-detail instruments designed to emulate the appearance of the real aircraft
- Display screens with visual layouts based on the real aircraft’s systems (within the confines of MSFS’ current capability)
- Custom-coded, user-controlled ordnance via the simulator Payload Manager, allowing for live mounting of weapons on hardpoints with active weight increase
- Functional multiplayer-compatible radar
Paint schemes
- 17 paint schemes are included – see the Detailed Description below for details.
Manual
- A full operations manual is included in the software (you can also download it here) as well as a flight model manual.
