Stephen Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 NEWS! - Aircraft Release : Mustang P-51 XP12 HD by Khamsin Studio and Skunkcrafts Khamsin Studios have again teamed up with Skunkcrafts to upgrade the World War ll sensation the P-51 Mustang for X-Plane 12. It comes with a newly refined XP12 flight model, reworked 3D and cockpit, updated XP12 logic, new Option Panel and Avitab Support. Both X-Aerodynamics (Cameron Garner) have again revised the aerodynamics and Daniela Rodriguez Careri has also improved the soundscape. This is an X-Plane 12 only aircraft. The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, amongst other conflicts.The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed, and first flew on 26 October. Prewar doctrine was based on the idea "the bomber will always get through". Despite RAF and Luftwaffe experience with daylight bombing, the USAAF still incorrectly believed in 1942 that tightly packed formations of bombers would have so much firepower that they could fend off fighters on their own.] Fighter escort was a low priority, but when the concept was discussed in 1941, the idea was soon reversed, as the P-51 Mustang was a solution to the need for an effective bomber escort. It used a common, reliable engine and had internal space for a larger-than-average fuel load. With external fuel tanks, it could accompany the bombers in giving protection from England to Germany and in so then creating a legend. Features New X-Plane 12 Model Refined XP12 flight Model Reworded 3D and cockpit Updated logic New Option Panel Avitab Support Superb Modeling and texturing New and fully optimized 3D model by Khamsin New and improved UV layout with additional textures New set of 4K PBR textures optimized for XP11 New Normal and specular maps (for reflections) Fully detailed and animated 3D cockpit with 3D gauges Full VR-ready manipulators technology Bare Metal 4K livery for painters Extra 4K liveries: Blondie, Big Beautiful Doll, Geraldine, Glamorous Glenn III Professionally tuned Flight and Engine models Flight model by X-Aerodynamics (Cameron Garner) Code-driven engine model Dual speed supercharger simulated Accurate flight behavior and performance Superior sound system FMOD sound pack by Daniela Rodriguez Careri Roars and whistles like the real thing All buttons, switches, gyros, levers, etc, have their own sounds Extra features Functional guns Functional K14 gunsight with HUD Gun camera can take pictures Functional AN/APS13 'Monica' rear threat radar Optional 75 and 108 gallons external tanks Choice between WW2 and modern pilot Vintage trolley accumulator (GPU) xVRbox VR-friendly interface for options Change aircraft configuration Manage modern radios Controls a basic Autopilot This P-51 is displayed in the markings of the 351st Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force. (source: Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum) Original X-Plane 11 purchasers can get $12.50 off this new XP12 version, just see the coupon on your X-Plane.OrgStore account. ______________________________ The North American P-51D Mustang XP12 HD by Skunkcrafts is NOW available! from the X-Plane.Org Store here : P-51D Mustang XP12 HD Priced at US$34.95 Requirements X-Plane 12 (not for XP11) Windows, Mac or Linux 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended Current version : 1.0.(December 21st 2023) Customers who own the Skuncraft P51 XP11 can get $12.50 off this new XP12 version. Coupon code can be found in the original P51 XP11 Invoice. ___________________________ News! by Stephen Dutton' 22nd December 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 Rights Reserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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