Sim Skunk Works - Aeritalia-Lockheed F-104S for FSX

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This version only works with
Flight Simulator X DVD version (FSX) &
Flight Simulator X Steam Edition (FSXSE)
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Sim Skunk Works - Aeritalia-Lockheed F-104S for FSX

This Sim Skunk Works Aeritalia-Lockheed F-104S for FSX provides highly detailed and frame-rate-friendly models with fully animated virtual cockpits in both single player and multiplayer versions. Both are fully compatible with TacPack and vACMI.

Almost all systems work as they do in the real-world aircraft and flight dynamics are 99% accurate. Features include Dynamic Drag Index System, NASARR R-21G radar, Litton LN-3 inertial navigator, dual timer bombing system and scenery of two air bases in Italy.

Model

• Highly detailed model, fully animated
• Highly detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working
• Frame rate friendly in single and multiplayer, it comes in two versions:
  • 'SOLO' for single player use
  • 'UBUNTU' optimised for multiplayer
• Complete 3D-lights systems both internal and external, no flaws on low visibility

Textures

• Complete Italian liveries set in different tone and aging with new 'Redux' technology
• Bump, speculars applied (SOLO model only)
• Complete paintkit available for painters

Systems

• Almost all real systems have been modelled and are working as the real thing
• Flight dynamics modelled 99% close to the real aircraft, fully tested and validated by qualified real F-104 pilots, DDIS (Dynamic Drag Index System)
• Fully functional NASARR R-21G radar, A/G and A/A mode
• Aerodynamic pitch up, inertia coupling and BLC system reproduced
• Payload drop actually changes aircraft weight and balance
• Inertial navigator Litton LN-3 fully implemented
• Dual timer bombing system
• Special weapon delivery system
• Conventional weapon system, rocket launch, AA missiles launch system (requires vACMI) , TacPack and vACMI compatible
• weapon system requires at least vACMI installed; vACMI is free of charge.

Multiplayer

Model is optimised for Multiplayer; it loads, drops/launches MK82/MK83/Rockets/Gun, launches AIM9/AIM7; weapon drop/blast and missile launch are visible both in single and multiplayer mode with no or negligible FSX server clogging (tested and verified with up to 10 players and 25 weapon, bandwidth load remains below 80 KBytes).

Other

• Model comes with complete documentation:
  • Normal/emergency/weapons procedures pilot checklists
  • Real 300-page aircraft manual patched to be fully used with the model
  • Other useful docs
• Highly detailed sceneries of two Italian airbases (Rimini and Istrana)
• All version 7.x upgrading and patches at no cost
• Fully detailed paint kit available for painters (to be published later)
• GPL (restricted) licensed

Solo/Multiplayer Considerations (Solo Vs Ubuntu)

UBUNTU models are optimised for multiplayer environment; fuselage has less than 80,000 triangles, no bumps nor specular maps still mantaining an excellent graphical quality, it does not require great rendering resources and is frame rate friendly.

UBUNTU models can be used with more than 10 players with no or little frame drop; above 20 players frame rate is still acceptable on high end machines.

SOLO models can be still used in multiplayer as well, however they do have more complex fuselage, bump and specular maps. We suggest that you do not fly with more than 6 players with SOLO models. The installer let the user also install UBUNTU models or not.

User Benefits

• Upon request the user can have an account on the SSW support forum
• Complete F-104S Flight Manual in pdf format

System Requirements:
Minimum requirements:

• Microsoft Flight Simulator X DVD Edition with the Acceleration expansion installed (FSX), or
• Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition (FSXSE)
• CPU: Intel / AMD multi core 4-8
• 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
• GPU: nVidia with at least 2GB of RAM, DX10/11 compatible. Other GPUs such as AMD Radeon are known to work correctly but are not supported by SSW.
• Windows 7 and later (Windows 10 version 17003 build 15063.540) or later recommended
• vACMI must be installed (free download)
• We cannot guarantee that our models works perfectly on Mac models when run in Windows dual boot even if we have positive experiences on this. In any case will we do our best to support Mac users.

** VITAL INFO ON REGISTERING THIS PRODUCT - The installation of this title and all Sim Skunk Works (SSW) titles will send information to SSW. SSW will then send your activation code back to you via email. This process normally takes only a few minutes, however you will need to allow up to 12 hours to receive your activation code. Further, Sim Skunk Works has a strict no-return policy on their software that we do uphold. The software can be tested before requesting an activation code. Once an activation code is requested, it is not possible to return the software for credit, exchange or refund. For more information on this policy and on registering or activating this software, visit our Registering Sim Skunk Works FAQ.