Stephen Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 NEWS! - Aircraft Updated : T-7A Red Hawk X-Plane 12 by AOA Simulations Angle of Attack Simulations (AOA)have done a significant update to their T-7A Hawk as the aircraft is now X-Plane 12 compatible (noted as XP12 v1.0). The Boeing/Saab T-7 Red Hawk, which was originally known as the Boeing T-X, is an American/Swedish advanced jet trainer and F-7A light fighter that was selected on 27 September 2018 by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner of the T-X program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon, and we all know the T-38 as it has been around for aeons. The T-7's design allows for future missions to be added, such as the aggressor and light attack/fighter roles. In the training environment, it has been specifically designed for high-G and high angle-of-attack maneuvers and night operations, with an emphasis on being easily maintained. The aircraft is equipped with a single GE F404 turbofan engine, but produces three times the total thrust as the twinjet T-38. The XP12 v1.0 update has a load of changes in the crossover to the newer X-Plane Simulator version, including a revised flight mode for X-Plane 12, improved autopilot, redesigned instrument displays, new TACAN/VOR radio navigation system and a better engine operation. It comes in three versions, the TX prototype, T-7A production aircraft or US Navy T-7N aircraft carrier capable training aircraft. XP12 v1.0 New X-Plane 12 dynamic flight mode New X-Plane 12 engine operation model Plugin code updated to SASL 3.16 Redesigned cockpit display screens Improved autopilot operation Preprogrammed GPS navigation system TACAN / VOR radio navigation system Popup “Options” panel to reconfigure the model as either the TX prototype, T-7A production aircraft or US Navy T-7N aircraft carrier capable training aircraft Improved “Taxi Look”, “Roll to see” and “Target Track” plugin code. This allows you to fly the model from either the front cockpit as a student pilot or as an instructor pilot in back seat. Two page, quick read “Get me flying, Now!” doc 54 page User Guide ( free download from T-7A support page) Multiple “Saved” settings throughout the cockpit (see details in User Guide) Detailed Beginner and Advanced training flight docs Integrated cockpit electronic engine start checklist, printable checklist and Xchecklist plugin audio checklist Included “AI only” version of T-7 model for practice formation flying Both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 versions of the T-7A Hawk are both included in the package. Designed by Fabrice Kauffmann and David Austin of AOA Simulations Support forum for the T-7A Main features TX prototype, T-7A advanced trainer and T-7N Navy versions Highly detailed, fully animated 3D model and weapons PBR textures Advanced Features SASL 3.16.1 based plug-in system “Roll to See” dynamic pilot POV camera option (non-VR mode) points pilot camera based on pitch, roll and G forces "Target Track" points, locks and follows AI planes with pilot camera Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System Fly from forward or aft cockpits as student or instructor "Virtual" ground and In-Flight Refueling capability Track-IR and VR compatible AviTab tablet integration (Download AviTab plugin separately) Cockpit based on preliminary assessment of prototype T-X screen shots Head Up Display Up Front 32 points touch screen control and display panel Large format glass panel with embedded G1000 color moving map Multiple sub panel page options Dedicated engine data display Navigation Fully autopilot control thru Up Front Control panel Single ADF GPS Nav 1 / 2 TACAN and VOR / ILS capabilities Low altitude, all weather Terrain Following Radar Air to air, with radar lock on AI targets Dedicated threat situational awareness cockpit display Terrain mapping radar Miscellaneous FMOD Sounds, aural warnings Particle systems effects Animated ejection sequence Ground support equipment Removable test probe (T-X prototype) Three liveries Additional liveries available free on X-Plane.org download manager Download Quick Look PDF from our support page for a preview of the aircraft ________________ The T-7A Red Hawk X-Plane 12 by AOA Simulations is now available from the X-Plane.Org Store: T-7A Red Hawk Priced at US$36.00 Original purchasers of the AOA Red Hawk T-7A can update to the X-Plane 12 version for free by going to their account at the X-Plane.OrgStore Requirements X-Plane 12 or X-Plane 11 (both versions included) 4 GB VRAM Video Card Minimum - 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended Download Size: 429 MB Current version: XP12 1.0 (September 29th 2023) ________________ NEWS! by Stephen Dutton 30th September 2023 Copyright©2023: X-Plane Reviews Disclaimer. All images and text in this review are the work and property of X-PlaneReviews, no sharing or copy of the content is allowed without consent from the author as per copyright conditions) All Right Reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveDe Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 Do you have a review planned for the T-7A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 8:20 PM, SteveDe said: Do you have a review planned for the T-7A? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveDe Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 Is a review still planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Yeah it's still on, but some bigger new releases came up, if quiet before Christmas on releases, it might get up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveDe Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 OK, well I hope someone that likes to fly military can take it for a ride. It's not too difficult to learn but it is fun to fly and it has some nice usability features that are included with the XP12 update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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