SH-2 Seasprite for FSX/FS2004

The aircraft itself was first released as a single engine edition of the Seasprite, before eventually morphing and changing into the awesome twin-engine weapons system that it has become. As a mobile platform fit for even the most challenging of combat missions, this helicopter is designed for everything from anti-submarine attacks, weapons guidance and support right through to MEDEVAC systems.

It's a massively variable and versatile light aircraft that really boosts the functionality of those on the ground and in the skies around it.

This was introduced as a mean of providing the US Navy with an all-purpose transport that could actually look after itself. In this package, then, you get access to the Seasprite in all of its glory as well as various upgrades being included along the way that include variants and upgrades.

Although it was eventually retired by the US Navy, it's still in regular usage by countries like Poland, Egypt, New Zealand and Australia.

Ready to fly around in something a bit more awesome tan your traditional aircraft out there? Then this is the perfect place to start as it truly captures the depth and precision of the original helicopter in all of its glory.

What's Included?

In this package, you gain access to five awesome model variants that really do look the part, giving you a close-up view of the Seasprites forms;

• SH-2F
• SH-2G
• SH-2G with sonar buoy gear
• SH-2G(NZ) with M60 and AGM65 along with FLIR turret
• SH-2G(A) with M60 and AGM65

It also comes equipped with a range of texture sets, with six in total giving you a real level of control and comfort when flying this aircraft. These include textures that have been taken from its real-life service positions, such as;

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

Introducing REAL GAUGE

One of the most impressive factors about this package, though, is the fact that it's fully compatible with the massively well received and popular REAL GAUGE technology. Created from scratch, this ensures that your aircraft will carry of a greater level of realism than ever before, with features include such as;

• Every virtual cockpit gauge is now turned into a fully 3D model, with completely working 3D parts that include needles, flags and various other excellent additions.

• Each virtual cockpit gauge will also become fully usable with switch parts all working in their full capacity, giving you total control.

• REAL GAUGE also offers you with a smooth level of operation, ensuring you get the perfect world of high-end performance attached to realistic, authentic response.

• Every gauge comes with customized and fully worked upon nighttime illumination, making it much easier for you to manage the aircraft and keep it moving in the right direction.

• Although no 2D panels are needed, a small bitmap is included if you would like to include it or use it.

Key Features

• A hugely unique virtual cockpit has been created for usage here, giving you more than 154 unique animations and a huge range of mousable controls that are easy to work with and give you the total level of control and management that you need to take the whole thing forward.

• Likewise, with 90% of the virtual cockpit switches being operational, you have an unprecedented level of control over this aircraft regardless of what you wish to do.

• Accurate simulation features are included throughout to make sure you can get the right quality of flight throughout as well as to ensure that you get the basic simulation features like TACNAV monitors, as well as access to use of the central unit in all of its glory.

• A full cockpit might lighting plan has been put in place to make sure you can easily see what you are doing, with amazing glow effects and self-illuminating text on the virtual cockpit for ease of reading.

• Compatible with all FSX shared cockpit plans so that you can get the most out of your package without having to go too far.

• FSX model comes with awesome self-shadowing and various other features to bring the whole thing to life in a way that it never has in the past. This will require the addition of FSX SP2 with Acceleration, as well as DX10 Preview Mode.

• Animations are made from scratch to give you a realistic appreciation of the M60 gun as well as the ability to turn off the crew, if you want to.

• Animated windscreen wipers are added in to the virtual cockpit, too, so that you can get the level of visibility that you need when flying in the more challenging weather.

• A soundset has been optimized and crated from scratch to be included, giving you the real representation of what the Seasprite sounds like whether you are just hovering or flying at the top speed it can hit.

• Full FSX model comes with all of the right features such as bloom effects, bump mapping, self-shadowing etc. for the most realistic model possible.

• An ultra-high resolution cockpit that gives you custom bump and speccing for every single part whether it's on the interior or the exterior, bringing the whole thing together in sublime style.

• The fully authentic and dynamic range of sounds include start-up and shutdown noises so that you can know when this aircraft is busy and when you are just sitting idle - it's the little things that count and come together in such tremendous style.