AlphaSim releases F-105D Thunderchief

by mark.avey on January 17, 2008

AlphaSim has today released their F-105D Thunderchief for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004:

New addition to the USA section - the F-105D Thunderchief ! Republic Aviation’s famous fighter-bomber makes a state-of-the-art comeback at AlphaSim, featuring FOUR amazing texture sets (both camo and bare-metal schemes) as well as SIX loadout options - most typical ‘Thuds’ are represented in this top-notch package.

The v-c has every switch and knob of the real machine, but will not need a high-spec PC to run it. Both FSX and FS9 versions are available for a single price - although it’s the FSX one which really stands out with its self-shadowing (V-C self shadowing too, for SP2/Acceleration users), subtle bump mapping and bloom fx (fantastic on the bare-metal schemes !).

Custom animations for the famous F-105 tail ‘petals’ provide the various positions of these large appendages and a working drag chute provides the decelleration on touchdown. The 2D panel suite is a masterpiece in itself - large, authentic instruments and custom pop-up panels make flying the F-105D a joy in both sims. The kneeboard reference includes several annotated panel images (see links below). A custom soundset is inlcuded. To top it all, we were honoured to have a real F-105D ‘Nam veteran pilot beta test the flight dynamics and co-develop the models - now that’s as real as it gets !! For FSX and FS2004 only.