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MSFS Sikorsky S-16 (RBVZ S-XVI)

Sikorsky S-16 (RBVZ S-XVI) brings an early WWI-era Russian biplane fighter to Microsoft Flight Simulator with a detailed exterior, period-appropriate liveries, and a functional virtual cockpit. Animated wheels and a gun turret add character, while the lightweight design keeps frame rates smooth for casual sightseeing or vintage combat roleplay.

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Two yellow vintage biplanes with open cockpits are parked on the ramp near a Turkish Airlines jet and ground vehicles.

A yellow vintage biplane with an exposed radial engine sits on a runway under partly cloudy skies, with hills and airport buildings in the background.

A yellow biplane with roundels and a single pilot flies above a cityscape near a river under partly cloudy skies.

Two yellow biplanes with Czech roundels are parked on an apron near several modern airliners and a small business jet.

Two yellow biplanes with roundels fly low over a grassy airfield, with several commercial jets parked near taxiways in the background.

A vintage aircraft cockpit features a wooden control wheel, a single round gauge, and a scratched black instrument panel with brass details.

A pilot wearing sunglasses and a headset sits in the cockpit of a yellow biplane with a spinning wooden propeller.

Several spoked wheels of a vintage aircraft are shown in close-up on a ramp, with modern airliners parked in the background.

Two yellow biplanes with roundel markings fly above a landscape of winding rivers, forested islands, and scattered clouds at sunset.

Three yellow biplanes with open cockpits fly in formation above a patchwork of fields and scattered trees near a distant city.

Three yellow biplanes with roundels fly in close formation above patchwork fields and tree lines under a hazy sky.

A yellow biplane with roundel markings flies above a forested valley with winding roads and distant mountains under partly cloudy skies.

Four yellow biplanes with open cockpits fly in close formation above patchwork fields and scattered trees under a cloudy sky.

A yellow biplane with a Russian flag on the fuselage sits on grass, with a pilot wearing a headset in the open cockpit.

Two vintage biplanes with yellow wings fly over a lake dotted with small islands under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

A yellow biplane with roundels and a tricolor tail flies above a dense forest and a winding river at sunset.

A close-up view shows a spinning wooden propeller, exposed radial engine, and yellow biplane wings with supporting struts and wires.

A yellow biplane with roundels and a single open cockpit flies above a hilly, forested landscape under partly cloudy skies.

A vintage orange biplane flies above a brightly lit cityscape at dusk, with dramatic clouds and a glowing sunset on the horizon.

Two yellow biplanes with roundels fly above a winding river and dense green forest under a mostly cloudy sky.

A yellow biplane with roundels flies above a brightly lit city at dusk, with dramatic orange clouds filling the sky.

A vintage biplane cockpit with a mounted machine gun flies above forested hills under a partly cloudy sky near a coastline.

A yellow biplane flies above a winding river and illuminated city buildings at sunset, with a red bridge visible below.

A yellow biplane with roundel markings flies above a brightly lit cityscape at dusk under dramatic, dark clouds.

A yellow biplane with roundels on its wings flies above a vast expanse of green forest and rolling hills.

A yellow biplane with Czech roundels flies above a cityscape under a sky filled with large, scattered clouds.

Three yellow biplanes with roundel markings fly in close formation above patchwork farmland near a large body of water.

A yellow biplane flies above a brightly lit city at dusk, with a modern stadium and dramatic clouds in the background.

A yellow biplane with a pilot sits on a tarmac at sunset, with several modern airliners visible in the background.

A yellow biplane with two pilots flies above a forested landscape at sunset with scattered clouds in the sky.

Two vintage biplanes with yellow wings fly above a winding river and dense forest under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

A biplane cockpit with a mounted machine gun approaches a runway over a river, surrounded by forested hills and scattered buildings.

Two yellow biplanes with open cockpits fly above a dense forest and winding river under a sky filled with scattered clouds.

A yellow biplane with exposed wing struts and wires sits on grass in front of trees under a partly cloudy sky.

A vintage wooden cockpit with a single airspeed indicator faces a forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

A yellow biplane with an open cockpit approaches a runway over a river, while a red commercial jet waits on a taxiway below.

Two vintage biplanes fly in formation over a landscape of islands and water under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

A yellow biplane with Russian flag markings sits on grass near a forest, with a pilot visible in the open cockpit.

A vintage biplane with a radial engine and wooden propeller sits on grass under a dramatic orange and yellow sunset sky.

A yellow biplane with a Czech flag on the tail sits on grass near trees at sunset, with a pilot in the cockpit.

A yellow biplane with a single pilot flies above patchwork fields and forests under a partly cloudy sky.

A yellow biplane flies above a sprawling cityscape at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon and scattered clouds overhead.

A vintage biplane cockpit with a round airspeed indicator and mounted machine gun flies above a forested landscape under partly cloudy skies.

A yellow biplane with two pilots flies above a forested valley under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.

A yellow biplane with an open cockpit flies above a city and fields during a dramatic orange sunset with scattered clouds.

A yellow biplane with two pilots flies above a coastline, with patchwork fields and scattered clouds visible below and around them.

A yellow biplane with a single pilot flies above patchwork fields near a large body of water under partly cloudy skies.

A biplane cockpit view shows a yellow wing and struts while approaching a runway over forested hills and a winding river.

A yellow biplane with a pilot flies above a dense forest landscape at sunset under partly cloudy skies.

A yellow vintage biplane with an open cockpit flies above a dense forest at sunset, with sunlight streaming through clouds.

A yellow biplane flies above patchwork farmland under a sky filled with large, scattered clouds and sunlight breaking through.

A yellow biplane with roundels flies above green fields and small lakes during a low sun with scattered clouds.

Three yellow biplanes with open cockpits fly in close formation above patchwork farmland under a hazy sky.

Three yellow biplanes fly in close formation above patchwork farmland, with scattered clouds and blue sky in the background.

A yellow biplane with an open cockpit flies above rolling forested hills at sunset under a sky with scattered clouds.

A yellow biplane with roundels on its wings flies above forested hills at sunset, with scattered clouds and distant mountains visible.

A yellow biplane with an open cockpit flies above a dense forested landscape under partly cloudy skies at sunset.

A biplane cockpit view shows a forward-mounted machine gun, orange wing struts, and a distant runway surrounded by forested hills.

A vintage yellow biplane with a spinning propeller flies above forested hills under a sky filled with scattered white clouds.

A yellow biplane with a radial engine and open cockpit flies above a forested landscape during sunset.

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Expert Overview

This freeware Sikorsky S-16 (RBVZ S-XVI) mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator authentically recreates the elegant yet rugged design of a 1915-era WWI fighter, bringing a rare classic biplane into the modern sim world. Built by developer Fsadni, this add-on features a historically inspired flight model, a fully realized exterior with intricate details, functioning gun turret, and animated wheels. Drawing on my years of experience, I’ve found the flight deck to be compact but surprisingly immersive, offering just enough instrumentation to keep the experience realistic without over-complicating the fun of early aviation.

Thanks to its lightweight modeling, the S-16 makes minimal demands on performance and frames, making it friendly for simmers of all hardware configurations. While it’s known for its singular pilot role, the mod’s simplified cockpit captures the essence of piloting a turn-of-the-century aircraft over open skies. Having tested this add-on extensively, I can say it provides an engaging WWII-era-like experience that’s both nostalgic and accessible. It’s a must-try for anyone drawn to vintage military aviation, and a wonderful tribute to Igor Sikorsky’s early aviation innovations.

A fantastic recreation of the iconic and historic Sikorsky S-16 (RBVZ S-XVI) aircraft for your copy of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) released in 2020. This mod brings a well-known and legendary early WWI fighter to your flight simulator - completely freeware and by the developer Fsadni.

The Sikorsky S-16 displayed in Microsoft Flight Simulator after the mod has been applied to the sim. The Sikorsky S-16 took its first flight in 1915 and was taken into production at the start of 1916. It was a quick transition from first flight to service use - probably due to the fact that aircraft were in their infancy at the turn of the century and demand was high due to WWI. The S-16 is one of those early biplanes.

The real-world aircraft could only support a crew of one - simply the pilot. The pilot was the gunner along with the pilot of the aircraft. The real-world aircraft stayed in service up until 1923 and was used during the Russian Revolt.

The developer states;

I only started this about a month ago and had just been spending a couple of hours when I had time. So I thought I would finish it up to add to the first world war era like the other 2.

This model for MSFS features a complete aircraft with a detailed exterior model, a basic but working cockpit along with a gun turret and animated wheels.

Features include

Drag-drop installation
Animated wheels
Gun turret
Accurate cockpit
Detailed exterior model and liveries/repaints
Easy on performance and frame rates

Installation

Simply copy the contents of the Aircaft folder into your Microsoft Flight Simulator community folder. You need to be sure to copy the directories without overwriting. If unsure how to do this - be sure to browse into the Aircraft-->SimObjects-->Airplanes and copy the Sikorsky_S16 folder into your MSFS community SimObjects-->Aircraft directory.

Developer

?The developer, Fsadni has directly allowed Fly Away Simulation to publish his works here. If you like this project (and others the developer may have released) - you can donate to their projects via PayPal here.

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File information

Filename

s-16-msfs-freeware.zip

File size

242.97 MB

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Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 17 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS add-on

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.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the package into Community

Drag the extracted folder into your Community folder. Most MSFS add-ons follow this pattern.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
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.

About the developer

Fsadni

Based in the heart of the UK, Fsadni stands as a pivotal figure in the MSFS 2020 modding community. With a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for aviation history, Fsadni specializes in crafting meticulously accurate mods of historic and vintage aircraft, particularly those from the wartime era. These creations not only enhance the realism in Microsoft Flight Simulator but also serve as a digital preservation of aviation heritage.

Enjoyed this mod? Fsadni released it as freeware. Consider donating to support future projects.