MODEL

• Accurately modelled C-46 Commando, built using real-world aircraft plans and from official notes and publications
• Three variants included:
  – Military – four-blade Curtiss electric propellers
  – Cargo – three-blade Hamilton Standard propellers
  – Civilian Passenger – three-blade Hamilton Standard propellers
• All hatches and doors animated
• Highly detailed and accurate engines with unique start-stutter effects and volumetric props
• Beautifully rendered airframe detail with accurate strengthening strakes, pitot tubes, aerials and more
• Choice of military (wartime) or civilian pilot models
• Authentic gear operation includes modelled tread-blocks on the tires
• HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, including bump and specular mapping for a truly 3D feel

COCKPIT

• Choice of cockpits:
  – Military – authentic WWII layout
  – Civilian – modern gauges with a layout based on Buffalo Airways aircraft
• Highly detailed with uniquely rendered metal effects and specular shine on many components
• Cockpit textures feature realistic wear and tear, with dynamic specular effects on surfaces
• Instruments constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
• Realistic systems functionality including engine start and fuel tank selection

LIVERIES

19 authentic liveries:

• C-46F ‘China Doll’
• C-46F ‘The Tinker Belle’
• Buffalo Airways
• US Navy R5C-1 (Navy designation) build no. 39507
• US Navy R5C-1 serial LH/14
• Air America
• Aero Condor
• Aeropa
• C46-C serial no. 44-78019
• Chinese Nationalist Air Force
• Lufthansa
• Japan Air Self-Defense Force
• Everts Air Cargo
• Avensa
• Pan American Airways
• Seaboard World Airlines
• Sahakol Air Cargo
• Air National Guard
• VARIG

OTHER FEATURES

• Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, developed with assistance from real-world C-46 pilots including an ex-Buffalo Airways pilot
• Authentic R2800 twin-row radial sound set
• Custom sounds for switches, pumps and more
• Comprehensive manual with panel guide