FS2004 Iberia Airbus A340-313

Flight simulation pilots seeking a distinct long-haul aircraft for FS2004 will find much to enjoy with this freeware Airbus A340-313 package in Iberia’s recognizable livery, originally developed by Project Open Sky. Engineered for realistic operations, this package integrates various animation elements, advanced .xml enhancements, and authentic textures, creating a faithful rendition of Iberia’s real-world wide-body fleet that flies across intercontinental routes with a range near 12,700 kilometers.

Key Modeling and Visual Implementations

Project Open Sky’s model leverages extensive animation logic, including fully responsive flaps, elevators, spoilerons, and other control surfaces. The package incorporates tilting landing gear trucks, drooping winglets tied to engine status, and dynamic lighting effects. It also provides built-in support for wing views and a virtual cockpit option. Repaint work on this Iberia variant is by Nicholas Wilkinson, using master texture sets authorized by Dickson Chan. These textures require a compatible A340-313 base with -5C4 engines. More installation details are found in the included documentation.

Real-World Iberia Airbus A340 Notations

The actual Iberia fleet operates numerous A340-series aircraft to handle high-capacity, long-haul flights. Configurations typically seat up to 342–352 passengers, distributed among Business, Economy, and occasionally a premium cabin. Many of these jets feature in-seat power outlets for both US and European plugs, personal entertainment options through touch-screen monitors, in-seat telephony controllers, and email/text-based communication tools available mid-flight. Overall cabin enhancements are designed to maximize passenger comfort across extended journeys.

Credits and Core Contributors

Model Designer

Shervin Ahooraei

Flight Dynamics Designer

Warren C. Daniel

Master Textures

Ben Hewitt, C. Vincent Cho

Virtual Cockpit Textures

Gary Hayes

FDE Advisors

Nick Peterson, Simon Ng Hin Tat

Virtual Cockpit Gauges

Special thanks to Pasquale Rinaldi

Panel

Pasquale Rinaldi

XML Programming

Special thanks to Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming

Original Textures

Dickson Chan (32-bit textures)

Repaint Textures

Nicholas Wilkinson (Gulf Air and Iberia schemes)

Structural and Functional Highlights

• Precise animations for primary and secondary flight controls.
• Independent suspension, including fully articulated struts.
• Dynamic wing flex tuned to flight conditions (credited to Fraser Turner).
• Reversible thrust functionality that fully deploys on idle reverse (assistance by Fraser Turner).
• Intelligent droop of control surfaces once engines power down (developed by Bill Leaming).
• Reflective textures, each component calibrated for material-based reflection.
• Fine-tuned flight dynamics, informed by authentic Airbus data.
• Various night-lighting layers, including illuminated landing lights visible from the cockpit.
• Optional virtual cockpit with fully clickable instruments (FS2004-optimized VC model).
• Rain effects on the cockpit windshield in VC mode.
• Passenger and cargo doors opening independently (Shift+E, Shift+T, Shift+E+2).
• Enhanced rendering of flaps, landing gear elements, and vent scoops (Shift+W for vent operation).
• Adaptable engine fan objects (2D or 3D interpretations).
• Refined 3D geometry surpassing the previous A330 series complexities.

Flight Dynamics Characteristics

• All FDE elements originate from official Airbus documentation.
• Exact deflection angles for surfaces, including flaps, rudder, and elevators.
• Realistic contact points reflecting potential scrape conditions and structural geometry.
• Fuel and payload stations leverage FS2004’s native weight system for authenticity.
• A340-200 and -300 engine variations included (-5C2, -5C3, -5C4 engine types).
• A340-313E configuration included, featuring updated powerplants and increased MTOW.
• Numerous lighting enhancements, plus alternative gear points for 12-wheel configurations.
• Test assessments performed by a certified A340 pilot.

Installation Procedure

1. Unpack the downloaded file.
2. Drop or copy the newly unzipped aircraft folder into your FS2004 “Aircraft” directory.

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