Virtavia, a developer known for their military aircraft renditions, took to their website to announce the release of their B-1B Lancer rendition for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Virtavia Rendition Offerings
In their post, Virtavia stated that this B-1B rendition is a port-over from their Prepar3D model. Consequently, customers can expect similar features to be implemented in this MSFS version.
This B-1B rendition features a fully modelled cockpit, with extensive animations, varying from rain animations on the windshield to the ladders and hatches near the flight deck. This rendition also uses Wwise audio, accurately depicting the engine noise, ambient rumble and cockpit switch sounds.
Regarding armament, the bomb bays can be opened and closed. They can even carry up to 24 JDAMs (Joint Direct Attack Munition), albeit they cannot be dropped.
Unfortunately, this MSFS version of the B1-B Lancer is limited to subsonic speeds only, which the developer intends to rectify soon.
Pricing and Availability
This B-1B Lancer rendition is available on SimMarket for €22.50 (inc. 20% tax). To learn about the developer and their other releases for MSFS, feel free to read Ville’s article on the matter.
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer (also known as ‘the Bone’) is a supersonic strategic bomber operated by the US Air Force. The sweep-wing design and the four powerful General Electric F101 afterburner engines allow the B-1B to reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.25. The B-1 Lancer can carry conventional, multi-use and nuclear bombs in its internal bay and on external pylons.
The aircraft saw extensive combat during Operation Allied Force (Kosovo), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Global War on Terrorism.
Comprehensive Feature List
- Native MSFS model, converted from FSX/Prepar3D model
- Mach 1.25 supersonic performance
- Virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
- PBR materials/textures used throughout
- Wwise engine sounds, various cockpit sounds, AB rumble
- Detailed cockpit with numerous animations and mousable controls
- Togglable pilot figures, opening entrance hatch/ladder
- Cockpit glass rain effects
- Adjustable cockpit illumination
- Opening bomb bays
- Togglable 24x JDAMs payload in bomb bays (not droppable)
- Animated afterburner cans with flame effects
- 28-page illustrated User Operating Manual
