FS2004 Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340-211 (OC)

This freeware package recreates the Aerolíneas Argentinas Airbus A340-211 in an older color scheme, reflecting the national carrier of Argentina. It provides a wing-view-only model with meticulously painted exterior details. This release is built on the Project Open Sky A340-200 v1 Gmax platform, with custom visual elements and arrangements carefully crafted by its creators. Painted by Marcelo Allende, it aligns closely with real-world references, ensuring accurate markings, realistic dirt, and carefully tuned reflections.

Aircraft Background

Aerolíneas Argentinas, headquartered in Buenos Aires, is recognized across the region for its distinctive tail design and fleet of long-haul airliners. The Airbus A340-211 (a four-engine, wide-body aircraft) once served on international routes. This simulation focuses on the carrier's older livery, capturing weathered effects derived from photos of the genuine airframe.

Key Contributors

Model Designer: Shervin Ahooraei
Flight Dynamics Designer: Warren C. Daniel
Master Coatings: Ben Hewitt, C. Vincent Cho
Virtual Cockpit Graphics: Gary Hayes
FDE Advisors: Nick Peterson, Simon Ng Hin Tat
Cockpit Gauges: Special thanks to Pasquale Rinaldi
Panel: Pasquale Rinaldi
XML Programming: Special thanks to Fraser Turner and Bill Leaming
Exterior and Paint Details: Marcelo Allende

Rendering and Visuals

All external decals follow actual references, ensuring correct logos on wings and engines. Hand-drawn sections merge with photorealistic pieces, including doors and 3D-like engine fans. The reflection profile varies by material, and the DXT3 format reduces file size while preserving smooth day/night transitions. Wing surfaces and fuselage lines incorporate subtle aging nuances.

Features Overview

• Independent, fully animated control surfaces
• Robust suspension incorporating dynamic flex
• Turbulence-responsive wings (courtesy of Fraser Turner)
• Idle thrust reversers opening to full extent (again thanks to Fraser Turner)
• Drooping ailerons and elevator segments when engines shut down (implemented by Bill Leaming)
• Unique degrees of reflectivity on various exterior parts
• Interchangeable 2D and 3D engine fans for visual customization
• True-to-life night lighting, plus visible landing lights from cockpit view
• Reflective canopy windows and transparent navigation light housings
• Virtual Cockpit with clickable interfaces (in VC builds only)
• Rain-on-windshield effects for those using the VC option
• Alternative model enabling wingview perspectives
• Adjustable shine levels across the airframe
• Opening passenger and cargo hatches (Shift+E for left exit, Shift+T for right exit, Shift+E+2 for holds)
• Extensive detailing on landing gear and hinging flaps
• Extra coatings for gear, leading edges, and fan blades for more realism
• Vent scoops on the underside (activated with Shift+W)
• Enhanced lighting and condensation build-up
• Additional 3D parts specific to this A340 edition

FDE Specifications

• All aerodynamic data taken from official manufacturer documentation
• Surface travel angles match real tolerances
• Accurate placement of scrape points plus contact definitions
• Integration with the built-in payload and weight settings
• Variants catering to both basic and high gross weight
• Included references for A340-200 and -300 engine types (-5C2, -5C3, and -5C4), plus the A340-313E with -5C4/P powerplants
• New inspection light special effects
• Choice of default or alternate gear mappings (four struts, 12 wheels total)
• A340 Operational Manual included
• Real-world pilot input incorporated into testing

Installation Instructions

1. Unzip the downloaded file.
2. Place the extracted aircraft folder into your FS2004 aircraft directory.