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AlphaSim have released their AH-64D Apache Longbow for Flight Simulator X.

This amazing FSX package features Apaches from the US, Netherlands and Great Britain, each with customised textures and weapons loadouts.

All the great FSX features from our original AH-64A package are included, with the addition of custom-made MFD screens and a superb sounds package by TSS. AlphaSim’s ‘RealGauge’ is also used in the v-c, providing super-smooth FPS.

NINE loadout variants, THREE texture sets included :

• clean
• 8x Hellfire RF & 2x Hydra pods
• 8x Hellfire RF, 2x Hydra pods & 4 AIM-92 Stinger
• 16x Hellfire RF
• 16x Hellfire RF & 4x AIM-92 Stinger
• 4x Hydra pods
• 4X Hydra pods & 4x AIM-92 Stinger
• WAH-64D with 4x CRV7 & 4x Starstreak
• WAH-64D with 4x CRV7

For FSX (SP1, SP2/Accel) only.

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AlphaSim have added a Kaman SH-2 Seasprite to their collection of helicopter add-ons for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004.

Both versions of Kaman’s utility helicopter (the F and G) feature in this extensive package for FSX (with optional FS2004 version).

The 6 phenomenal texture sets (by esteemed FS artist ‘Pierre’) show amazing attention to detail and are enhanced further by FSX’s bump mapping and self-shadowing features. There are custom bump and spec maps throughout the model.

Lifelike crew figures wear colours appropriate to the aircraft and even have realistic helicopter-type helmets with radio umbilicals (crew are togglable). The models are compatible with the FSX shared cockpit feature. Both the New Zealand and Australian models carry a superbly-detailed M60 machine gun AGM-65 Mavericks and a FLIR turret.

The virtual cockpit is a tour de force - it exceeds even the amazing H-60 and Ka-50 cockpits in terms of realism and usability - with no less than 154 individual animations (AlphaSim’s RealGauge tech is used extensively), all normal operating systems are represented in 3D switches, including realistically-animated windscreen wipers.

There is an accurate basic simulation of both the TACNAV monitor and central unit. The v-c night lighting is superbly realised, even the panel and console description texts are individually self-illuminated. Cockpit self-shadowing is also available to FSX DX10 users. The soundset was supplied by TSS and is the best helicopter sounds package we’ve heard, perfectly rising and falling in pitch with user application of the collective, including start-up and shut-down sounds.

The flight model was carefully tuned and provides a realistically agile flight envelope for this sprightly machine. A 60-page, colour illustrated user manual in .PDF format covers all aspects of the package. Source textures are included for repainters. We think the new AlphaSim Seasprite is the an ideal showcase for FSX and is also the pinnacle of its type, setting the quality and features benchmark for other FSX helicopters to follow …

FIVE model variants, SIX texture sets included :

1. SH-2F, HSL-32 ‘Invaders’, USN
2. SH-2F, HSL-30 ‘Neptune’s Horsemen’, USN
3. SH-2G, HSL-84 ‘Thunderbolts’, USN
4. SH-2G, US Coast Guard (fictional)
5. SH-2G(A), No. 805 Sqn RAN, RANFAA
6. SH-2G(NZ), No.6 Sqn, RNZAF

AlphaSim have added the Ka-50 Black Shark for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004 to their collection of helicopters.

The awesome Kamov attack helicopter swoops into action in FSX and FS9.

This outstanding premier package depicts the ‘Werewolf’ in meticulous detail - both the exterior and interior models display breathtaking realism, the v-c in particular is a major tour de force in terms of realism for both FS9 and FSX (note - FSX model is full-spec, not merely a ‘portover’) - using AlphaSim’s incredible ‘RealGauge’ technology, in-cockpit framerates and fine gauge detail reach unbelievable levels. All the actual Russian text is recreated, the Heads-Up display is also fully authentic.

The six superbly-drawn texture sets depict both real and fictitious (but probable) liveries. A full-spec sounds package adds to the outstanding ambience offered by this cutting-edge FS model. A comprehensive, fully-illustrated user manual in PDF format supplies all the information needed to fly this beast of a machine. The expertly-crafted flight model depicts the unique Kamov contra-rotating rotor system to the highest level. This is the FS addon for which fans of Russian aviation and helicopter enthusiasts alike have been waiting for.

Variants

• White 21, ‘Black Shark’ Demonstrator, Farnborough Air Show, c.1992
• Yellow 22, ‘Black Shark’ Export Demonstrator, c.1998
• ‘Werewolf’ Demonstrator, MAKS-95 Air Show, Zhukovsky, c.1995
• Yellow 27, First Production batch, Russian Army Aviation, c.1991
• Letectva a Protivzdusnej Obrany Slovenskeho, 341. Letka, Presov, Slovak Republic
• Türk Kara Kuvvetleri (Turkish Army Air Force). Taaruz Helikopteri Taburu, Güvercinlik, Turkey

AlphaSim is making available the complete source files for a number of their aircraft add-ons for customers to alter as they wish. As far as I’m aware, this is a first from an add-on developer and is an interesting move.

New Store Section added : ‘GMax Source Files’ ! The complete source files for the following models can now be purchased and used to make your own variations (and improvements !) :

• C-130 Hercules (12 C-130 variants, including Spectre, C-130J, stretched Herc, ski-equipped LC-130 and a low-poly AI version as well as several CFS2-specific models). 
• P-51D Mustang
• Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley
• CF-100 Canuck
• CF-105 Arrow
• Handley-Page Halifax Mk.3 (includes Halton, C.8 and AI model)
• Kawanishi ‘Mavis’ flying boat
• Vickers Wellington (inlcudes Mk.1, Mk.2 and Mk.3, plus AI)

AlphaSim have added to their helicopter collection with the release of their H-60 Blackhawk for FSX and FS9.

New addition to the Helicopters section - the H-60 Blackhawk.

The iconic Blackhawk helicopter has finally arrived for FSX and FS9 - seven jaw-dropping variants of the majestic H-60 series make up this superior AlphaSim package. Whether it’s humanitarian, transport, medevac, airborne assault or specops, this package covers all bases.

The highly accurate models come in various configurations and of course seven masterfully-detailed texture sets. Users of the true-FSX package of course benefit from all the special graphical features (inlcuding cockpit self-shadowing with DX10/SP2) which that sim has to offer.

Even FS9 users get an amazing package in terms of detail. The virtual cockpit is not only highly authentic and detailed, is also showcases AlphaSim’s ‘RealGauge’ technology for the first time in a military aircraft. This technique provides 3D-modelled instruments with incredible crispness and smoothness of movement, not to mention collosal FPS improvements over standard, bmp-type gauges.

Such is the fidelity of the v-c and the gauges, a 2D panel environment is not required - as with previous RealGauge releases, a minimal 2D panel is provided as a carrier for the simicons. The MFD has been sculpted to perfectly emulate the real-world H-60 MFD system - input of three H-60 personnel was used in order to ensure a high level of accuracy throughout the package.

The flight dynamics are carefully researched and offer a fluid and realistic flying experience in both sims. A 61-page, highly informative, illustrated .PDF format user manual and a user paintkit in .psd format provide added value. A wonderful TSS soundset rounds out this superlative flightsim addon.

Seven variants included

1. MH-60K : 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR), ‘Nightstalkers’, Somalia.
2. UH-60L : USA, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
3. S-70A/9 : AAAC (Australian Army Aviation Corps), A Squadron, 5e Aviation Regiment, RAAF Townsville QLD.
4. UH-60L : United Nations Preventative Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) 1992.
5. S-70A : IDFAF, Tsvah Haganah le Israel Heyl Ha’Avir, IDF, 124 Tayaset, Palmachim AFB.
6. UH-60Q : KFOR, Company A, 1-137th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Ohio ANG, KFOR rotation 6A, Yugoslavia.
7. UH-60Q : MEDEVAC, Company C, 3/2 Aviation Regiment (GSAB), Camp Humphreys Korea.