FSX Panavia Tornado GR4/F-3 Complete Pack

This package supplies a refined Panavia Tornado GR4 and F-3 set for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Prepar3D. It features improvements by IRIS Flight Simulation Software and contributors such as DSB Design and HOTZONER. The additions address issues with cockpit audio, visibility through the virtual cockpit glass, and more. Enthusiasts can enjoy immersive sound sets adapted from other freeware sources by IRIS while also benefiting from custom camera perspectives for more dynamic flight simulation experiences.

Adapted Models and Cockpit Fixes

Panavia Tornado (a multirole combat aircraft designed in partnership by several European nations) is renowned for its variable-geometry wings and twin-engine layout. This freeware add-on blends the F-3 interceptor and GR4 ground-attack variants, initially created by DSB Design and later expanded by IRIS Flight Simulation Software. HOTZONER also contributed modifications to invert the cockpit glass alpha channel and enhance camera placements.

In this pack, IRIS materials are utilized to correct two known faults:

• Removal of unwanted cockpit breathing sounds originating from the pilot’s oxygen mask.
• Improved visibility through the virtual cockpit windows that were previously blocked or fogged.

While areas of the cockpit’s interior walls may appear partially absent, these artifacts do not show externally and are minor from the pilot’s standpoint.

Updated Audio Experience

The underlying audio environment integrates a sound set adapted from IRIS’s YF-22 Raptor freeware, delivering a more vibrant experience when pushing the Tornado’s performance envelope. These files replace or supplement earlier sounds for greater authenticity, letting you hear the distinctive growl of jet engines ramping up and the aerodynamic effects accompanying supersonic flight.

Enhanced Visual Details

Aside from the cockpit glass adjustments, extra camera angles have been added for broader situational awareness. These views allow unique vantage points such as over-the-shoulder perspectives and external intake inspections, making it easier to appreciate the Tornado’s sweeping wings and wing-root design. The Tornado’s multiple loadout configurations remain accessible, matching the real-world jet’s flexibility for recon or interception duties.

Multiple Liveries and Models

IRIS integrated eleven distinct visual setups, each tied to a particular mission loadout. With a variety of Royal Air Force liveries, you can recreate realistic flight plans, whether it’s an F-3 fighter patrol or a GR4 strike sortie. The Panavia Tornado historically carried a broad range of ordnance, and this add-on honors that legacy through various configurations. When the engines are shut down, watch for the pilot figures to disappear and boarding ladders to deploy, adding a finishing touch that captures the spirit of a cold-and-dark ramp scene.

Installation Steps

Base Content

Within the downloaded archive, locate the Aircraft Models folder. Copy both IRIS Tornado F3 and IRIS_TornadoGR4_X folders into your SimObjects/Airplanes directory for Microsoft Flight Simulator X or Prepar3D.

Gauges and Effects

Place all gauge elements, if found in the IRIS Tornado F-3 folder, into your simulator’s default Gauges directory. Similarly, move any files from the effects folder into your simulator’s Effects directory for complete functionality.

Developer Credits

This freeware pack originates from the DSB Design Tornado, made available by IRIS Flight Simulation Software, with cockpit glass alpha inversion and custom camera placements credited to HOTZONER. All IRIS materials remain the property of IRIS Flight Simulation Software, and no ownership is claimed beyond these fixes. Test flights indicate stable performance across both Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Prepar3D, with only minor visual notes regarding some virtual cockpit wall sections.

Experience fast-jet operations with this Tornado release and explore the robust legacy of low-level strike, intercept, and reconnaissance missions that defined this aircraft in real-world service. Enjoy flying!

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