Just Flight has announced the upcoming release of its BAe 146 Professional lineup for X-Plane 12. In collaboration with Thranda Design, this lineup will feature a highly detailed simulation of the British Aerospace 146. The teams will deliver all eight variants of the aircraft, which have been overhauled and developed exclusively for X-Plane 12.
Features of the BAe 146 Professional
Aircraft Variants
The product will include eight versions of the BAe 146:
- 146-100, 200 and 300 passenger models
- 200QC ‘Quick Change’, and 200QT ‘Quiet Trader’ cargo variant
- 300 QT freighter
- RAF CC.Mk2 ‘Statesman’ VIP transport
- RAF C.Mk3 cargo transport
Every variant will be equipped with a unique flight model that has been reworked to utilise the full capabilities of X-Plane 12.
New Visuals and Sounds
The aircraft will include detailed exterior models, making use of X-Plane 12’s Vulkan engine and Physically Based Rendering (PBR) to accurately depict materials.
Over 40 real-world liveries from global operators will be included. Additionally, performance improvements are being implemented to optimise frame rates on certain systems.
Cockpit and Aircraft Systems
The aircraft will feature a fully interactive 3D cockpit, with hundreds of switches and instruments, all of which have been accurately simulated by Just Flight. Some of these include:
- Custom-coded electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems
- Pressurisation and bleed air management systems
- A functional Thrust Management System (TMS)
- Navigation equipment options:
- Custom Universal Flight Management Computer (UFMC) with Vertical Navigation (VNAV) support
- Default X-Plane Flight Management Computer (FMC)
- Reality XP GTN750
In addition to various optional features, Just Flight’s Electronic Flight Bag will provide the ability to manage ground services, such as refuelling and loading/unloading passengers and cargo. A more comprehensive list of features is available on Just Flight’s 146 Professional store page.
Pricing and Release Window
Just Flight has confirmed that pricing will be lower than the previous X-Plane 11 release. Additionally, according to their Facebook announcement, current owners of the X-Plane 11 version will receive a significant discount on the product at launch.
While an exact release date hasn’t been set, the product is currently in late-stage testing. A release is expected within the coming weeks, and downloads will be made available via the Just Flight website. If you would like to read more about the developers of this aircraft, you can read more about Just Flight and Thranda Design on FSNews.
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