FSX Turkish Navy Bell 212

This repaint showcases the Turkish Navy adaptation of the Bell 212 twin-engine helicopter. It has been carefully crafted by Bernhard Lechner as a freeware enhancement designed for use with the payware Cera Simaircraft Bell 212 (Microsoft Flight Simulator X SP2 version). Enthusiasts will appreciate its maritime-inspired paint scheme, accurately depicting the Turkish Navy’s operational livery and highlighting the reliable performance attributes of this rotorcraft in maritime missions.

Distinctive Naval Elements

The Bell 212 is widely regarded for its versatility in military and civilian capacities, and this repaint emphasizes the Turkish Navy variant, often utilized for surveillance, search-and-rescue, and patrol assignments. Leveraging twin PT6 turbine engines, the real-world Bell 212 delivers consistent power, making it an ideal platform in unpredictable coastal and open-sea conditions. Integrating this repaint into Microsoft Flight Simulator X ensures an immersive environment, reflecting how the Turkish Navy deploys rotary-wing assets.

Implementation Steps and Configuration

1. Extract the contents of the ZIP archive. You will find a folder named texture.TURKEY.
2. Place the texture.TURKEY folder into the “SIMOBJECTS/ROTORCRAFT/BELL_212” directory inside your simulator installation.
3. Edit the aircraft.cfg file by appending the entry below after your last [FLTSIM.X] section. Replace the “XX” in [FLTSIM.XX] with the appropriate sequential number:

[FLTSIM.XX]
Title = Bell 212 TURKEY-NAVY
sim = Bell_212
model =
panel =
sound =
texture = TURKEY
kb_checklists = Bell_212_check
kb_reference =
atc_id =
ui_manufacturer = BELL
ui_type = 212
ui_variation = TURKEY-NAVY
ui_typerole = Rotorcraft
ui_createdby = Cera Simaircraft
description =

After adjusting the configuration, you will be able to select the Turkish Navy repaint in your simulator.

Important Note on Requirements

Because this add-on solely provides textures, you will need the Cera Bell 212 payware package to experience this variant within the simulator. This package, which must be acquired separately, supplies the functional model essential for this repaint. Once installed, the Turkish Navy Bell 212 livery will be available for a range of rotorcraft missions, complementing maritime operations or coastal rescue flights in your virtual skies.

Developed and released by Bernhard Lechner, these repaint files bring naval authenticity for those seeking to expand their rotorcraft hangar in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.