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Virtavia's New Product for FSX: F-111 Aardvark

Posted on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Virtavia has announced the release of F-111 Aardvark for FSX.  F-111 Aardvark is a swing-wing fighter / bomber with five main variants and eleven unique stores load outs. The five variants are FB-111A, F-111E, F-111F, F-111G and EF-111A Raven. Each variant features a wide range of features and a different cockpit.

The F-111 is an advanced design that uses variable geometry airfoil or "swing wing". The aircraft went through many changes and improvements over the years. The aircraft was an outstanding long-range interdictor of the 1980s. Fuel-economic turbofan engines power the aircraft.

Screenshot of Virtavia's F-111 Aardvark for FSX.

Screenshot of Virtavia's F-111 Aardvark for FSX.

The aircraft has served in many roles – it was used to transport a wide range of weaponry, including bombs, missiles and nuclear payloads. The Royal Australian Air Force retired the last flying F-111's in 2011.

Features

  • Each variant has a unique virtual cockpit
  • Each variant has accurate gauge and switch layouts
  • The cockpit offers high functionality, with many knobs and switches
  • There are 4 unique radar types with multiple modes and a wide range of functions
  • Simulated terrain display
  • Analogue gauges with high resolution
  • A highly detailed checklist
  • Accurate flight model
  • Customized afterburner effects
  • Includes top quality FSX soundset
  • Realistic animated pilot figures
  • Numerous animations, including bomb bay doors, canopy, speed brakes, tail hook, afterburner petals, and more.

The package comes with a 63-page PDF guidebook.

Other products released by Virtavia in recent times include:

  • B-1B Lancer X
  • CH-47D Chinook X
  • C-17A Globemaster III
  • Sea King FSX

Visit Virtavia's website for more details.

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Steve
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:53:46 GMT

Question...the Virtavia web site indicates that their F-111 is for FSX, but when you link to one of the stores that sell it, they say only for FS2004. I would hate to spend $40 and then find out it won't on my FSX.

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Ian Stephens
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:00:20 GMT

Steve,

We haven't linked to any stores from this article. What store are you trying?

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