AlphaSim Handley-Page Hampden is out now. AlphaSim recreates this favorite; three variants of the B.Mk.1 included: an early 'short-exhaust' 1939 version is joined by the later long-pipe version with the more usual Bomber Command scheme and an attractive grey/white Coastal Command version. All three texture schemes have that 'war-worn' look.
The realism extends to a high quality sound set which depicts the throaty rumble of the 2 Bristol Pegasus engines. The panel and v-c recreate the typical early-WW2 ambiance, with realistic glass-effect gauges based on photos of the real Hampden panel and several very useful pop-up panels. The animations include both front and rear canopies (separate key presses), bomb bay doors, ventral access hatch, cowl flaps and toggled crew figures. The flight dynamics are taken from the published specs and accurately reflect the real-life handling of the Hampden. An illustrated checklist is included.
