World Map
– 3D model and textures:
– Modified: altimeter gauge replaced with new version
– Added: two GTN750 GPS options
– Modified:all rivet textures redone and texture optimization
– Flight model:
– Tuned: performance according ‘flight manual performance charts’
– Tuned: crosswind and tailwind limits as per ‘flight manual’
– Modified: GOV settings
– Modified: various engine parameters
– Behaviour:
– Modified: starter selector switch (now START/ON – OFF – VENT)
– Added: functionality of starter position VENT
– Modified: needle behaviour of NR/N2 tacho
– Modified: needle behaviour of EGT gauge
– Modified: needle behaviour of Voltmeter
– Added: functionality of stop watch
– Modified: fuel flow lever now bindable via helicopter throttle axis
– Modified: timings for turbine start-up, idle to flight etc.
– Modified: weight and balance options synchronized with visibility options
– Fixed: sound for closing pilot’s door
– Fixed: fuel pump no longer audible when battery is off
The Sud Aviation Alouette III is a single-engine, light utility helicopter designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It was initially developed for both civil and military purposes, and has since been widely used for a variety of missions including transportation of personnel and cargo, aerial reconnaissance, search and rescue, and even as a gunship.
The Alouette III has a distinctive sleek and slender profile, with a three blade main rotor and a tail rotor mounted on the starboard side of the tail boom. It has a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to seven passengers or up to 1,200 kg of cargo, and can operate in a wide range of environmental conditions and altitudes.
The helicopter is powered by a single Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft engine, which provides a maximum power output of 870 horsepower. It has a maximum speed of around 220 km/h (120 knots) and a range of up to 500 km (270 nautical miles).
The Alouette III has been widely exported to many countries around the world, and has been produced in various versions, including a naval version for use on ships. It has also been extensively used in military conflicts, including the Vietnam War and the Falklands War.
Overall, the Sud Aviation Alouette III is a highly versatile and reliable helicopter that has served in a wide range of missions for over six decades. Its simple yet rugged design and excellent performance characteristics have made it a popular choice for both civilian and military operators around the world.
Features:
• Detailed exterior model
• Detailed interior model
• Exclusive sound package
• Detailed animations of the different parts of the aircraft
• More than a dozen attachments options
• Detailed flight model
• Wheel and float versions
• 23 liveries
