Alphasim releases Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion

by mark.avey on November 14, 2007

AlphaSim’s latest aircraft add-on - the Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion - has been released today.

New addition to the Helicopters section - the Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion ! Developed from AlphaSim’s stellar Pavelow III package, the Sea Stallion easily matches that legendary model in terms of all-round quality. Five superbly-detailed texture sets by the equally legendary ‘Pierre’ depict this early variant Sea Stallion in some very typical schemes - three USMC and two German Army liveries, each quite unique, complete with fine detail and weathering.

The Pavelow cockpit and panel have been replaced with the older-type version, complete with amazingly realisitic gauges. In the effects department, a subtle smoke trail adds realism and all the Pavelow anims are there, with the bonus of a folding tail ! The FS9 version has the usual v-c rain fx, but also benefits from a lowerable winch cable. FSX of course excels with the self-shadowing, bump mapping and reflection bloom fx, as well as v-c self-shadowing for users of FSX Service Pack 2 (requires DX10, Vista). Sounds are from the Pavelow, the flight dynamics have been given the necessary tweaks to depict this older Sikorsky. All in all, you can expect a superb flying experience with this model, especially users of high-end FSX systems, although the FPS in FS2004 are unbelievably high thanks to well-thought out modelling techniques and great craftmanship in every department.

For FSX and FS2004 only.

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