FSX United Airlines Boeing 377 Stratocruiser V2

This enhanced repaint showcases a vintage United Airlines Boeing 377 Stratocruiser for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, bringing an iconic piston-powered era to life. The textures have been meticulously crafted by Sean Doran, who adapted A2A Simulations’ payware Stratocruiser model to reflect the style and markings used by United Airlines. This package comprises texture files only, so flight sim enthusiasts will need to own the corresponding commercial product from A2A Simulations in order to enjoy this livery.

United Airlines Heritage and the Boeing 377

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was recognized for its spacious pressurized cabin and distinctive double-lobe fuselage (sometimes called the “double-bubble” layout). United Airlines deployed these four-engine airliners on long-haul services, taking advantage of their expansive range powered by Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines. Developed partly from the B-29 and B-50 Superfortress designs, the 377 delivered transoceanic capability that appealed to major carriers of its day.

Distinctive Features of This Livery

• Accurate Detailing: The exterior paint mimics the classic United Airlines scheme, capturing the nuances of period air travel.
• Historic Appeal: Emblems and lettering align with the airline’s visual identity from the era, offering authentic retro immersion.
• Optimized Textures: High-grade textures aim for smooth performance while maintaining fidelity in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Installation Instructions

1. Copy the entire texture=UAL folder into: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\WoS_B377.
2. Add the following snippet in the aircraft.cfg file, ensuring you replace “X” in “[fltsim.X]” with the appropriate number in your current sequence:

[fltsim.X]
title=Boeing Stratocruiser, UNITED AIR LINES
sim=b377
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=UAL
kb_checklists=b377_check
reference=
description=Like the C-97, the 377 was developed towards the end of World War II by adapting an enlarged upper fuselage onto the lower fuselage and wings which were essentially the same as the B-50 Superfortress, the high-performance evolution of the B-29 Superfortress bomber. The 377 was larger and longer ranged than the Lockheed Constellation and Douglas DC-7, with nonstop transatlantic range, but the P&W R-4360 Wasp Major engines proved uneconomical, with production ending in 1950.
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=377 "Stratocruiser"
ui_variation=United Air Lines
ui_typerole="Four Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="A2A Simulations Inc."
atc_parking_code=UAL
atc_heavy=1
atc_id_enable=1
atc_id=UAL203
atc_airline=test
atc_flight_number=
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
atc_id_color=0x00000000
visual_damage=0
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0

Important Notes

• This repaint is by Sean Doran and is specifically designed for the A2A Simulations Boeing 377 Stratocruiser payware package.
• The core aircraft model is not included. Purchase of the payware product is required to use these textures.
• Always back up your configuration files before making edits.

Bringing the Past to Microsoft Flight Simulator X

By installing this repaint, virtual pilots can experience the feel of an earlier pioneering jet age, when propeller-driven aircraft were the backbone of luxurious commercial transport. The Boeing 377’s pressurized cabin, combined with the distinctive styling of United Airlines, recreates a nostalgic environment soaring over familiar routes and emerging scenery.