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FS2004 Martin Marietta X-24A Lifting Body Research X-Plane

Martin Marietta’s X-24A lifting-body research aircraft recreates the pioneering re-entry aerodynamics testbed that helped inform Space Shuttle handling. Built for FS2004, it includes smooth full animations, a detailed virtual cockpit, a functional panel with custom gauges, and reflective textures for an authentic, responsive flight experience.

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FS2004
Built and flown to research re-entry spaceplane aerodynamics, and flight behaviour. The X-24A, along with the X-24B, HL-10, and M2-F series, provided valuable data for the Space Shuttle Program. This model release features full ani's, VC, panel with custom gauges, and reflective tex's. Please read the Readme File for important setup and flying info. By Tim Conrad.

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File information

Filename
X24A.zip
File size
5.15 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

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  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.

  2. Place per readme

    X-Plane add-ons go into Aircraft/ (planes), Custom Scenery/ (airports, mesh), or Resources/plugins/ (plugins).

  3. Restart X-Plane

    Close X-Plane completely and relaunch. The new content loads automatically.

  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.
Still stuck? The readme included with the file is the authoritative source for this specific mod. Visit our Flight School tutorials or ask in our Q&A forum.

What’s inside this archive

The archive X24A.zip has 65 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
gauges01.21.040 B
file_id.diz01.22.04482 B
GaugeSound.dll05.01.0340.00 kB
readme.txt01.25.046.60 kB
fx_hustler_burner.fx06.23.0317.46 kB
x24a_pic.jpg01.22.0489.94 kB
texture01.25.040 B
X-24A.air01.22.0410.53 kB
Aircraft.cfg01.25.048.26 kB
panel01.25.040 B
model01.25.040 B
sound01.25.040 B
x24a_thrust_3_4.gau01.18.0439.50 kB
x24a_trim.gau01.21.0440.50 kB
x24a_vertspeed.gau01.15.0498.50 kB
x24a_voltage.gau01.17.0438.00 kB
x24a_airspd.GAU01.20.04286.50 kB
x24a_alpha.gau01.20.0415.50 kB
x24a_altimeter.gau01.15.04201.50 kB
x24a_amps.gau01.19.0438.00 kB
x24a_battery.gau01.17.0481.00 kB
x24a_canopy.gau01.17.0480.00 kB
x24a_cutoff.gau01.19.0480.00 kB
x24a_cutoff_01.gau01.19.0455.50 kB
x24a_cutoff_02.gau01.19.0455.50 kB
x24a_cutoff_03.gau01.19.0455.50 kB
x24a_cutoff_04.gau01.19.0455.50 kB
x24a_ecu.gau01.15.04102.00 kB
x24a_fire_warn.gau01.18.0428.00 kB
x24a_fuel.gau01.17.0438.50 kB
x24a_fuel_low.gau01.19.0428.00 kB
x24a_gear.gau01.17.04172.50 kB
x24a_gear_ind.gau01.21.0445.50 kB
x24a_gmeter.gau01.15.0439.50 kB
x24a_hyd_press.gau01.16.0438.50 kB
x24a_lflap_pos.gau01.16.0439.50 kB
x24a_lo2.gau01.17.0438.50 kB
x24a_rdr_pos.gau01.16.0438.50 kB
x24a_rflap_pos.gau01.16.0439.50 kB
x24a_spdbrk_pos.gau01.16.0438.50 kB
x24a_start_01.gau01.19.0469.50 kB
x24a_start_02.gau01.19.0469.50 kB
x24a_start_03.gau01.19.0469.50 kB
x24a_start_04.gau01.19.0469.50 kB
x24a_thrust_1_2.gau01.17.0439.50 kB
fsd_rf4.adi.gau06.26.99305.50 kB
pc21_avion_pwr.gau06.14.0357.50 kB
pc21_batt_pwr.gau06.05.0357.50 kB
gauges-rcb01.25.040 B
x24a_02.bmp01.14.044.00 MB
x24a_03.bmp01.20.044.00 MB
x24a_glass.bmp01.14.0442.78 kB
Thumbs.db01.24.0426.50 kB
x24a_01.bmp01.24.044.00 MB
Thumbs.db01.22.0429.00 kB
x24a_rcon.bmp01.19.04188.81 kB
x24a_lcon.bmp01.19.04364.74 kB
x24a_panel.bmp01.20.042.25 MB
Panel.cfg01.25.047.33 kB
Model.cfg01.02.0424 B
X-24A.mdl01.22.04581.00 kB
Sound.cfg01.20.0432 B
X24FlameControl.xml01.24.041.65 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. katep2016

    A lot of important gauges for this craft do not appear on the panel in FSX unless I'm doing something wrong, which I very well could be.

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  2. sachaleks PRO

    i can bring it in power on or power off - around 160 kts seems to do it - and if i can then anyone can. a really super add on - and doncha just love those engine sound effects...

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  3. francismcnamee PRO

    fgl

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  4. splitt84th PRO

    A hoot to try to land, but very possible

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  5. loony PRO

    Providing you don't expect the dog's bollocks in terms of instrumentation, this is a beautiful thing to fly. Very challenging, but possible.

    Downloading and unzipping represented no problem.

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  6. FedPolice PRO

    Not a bad plane.

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