The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second Generation add-on package for Microsoft® Flight Simulator X contains six variations of the four Bell X-1 Second Generation research rocket planes and one light variation of a modified B-29 "Superfortress" carrier aircraft to simulate high-altitude launch.
The Bell X-1 "Second Generation" was an advanced version of the original X-1, the first aircraft in history to have broken the sound barrier with Army Air Corps captain Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager.
The second generation of X-1s, built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, were designed to double the speed of sound and set new altitude records in excess of 90,000 feet. The new X-1s were similar to the original (orange) aircraft, with the same XLR-11 rocket engine (equipped with a turbopump), but were about five feet longer, 2500 pounds heavier and had a conventional glass canopy.
For the serious flight simulation enthusiast and X-1 fan, the Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second Generation is a chance to relive important moments of the history of flight and experience the performance of a series of aircraft whose new rocket systems, cockpit ergonomics and flight controls were quite a challenge for the test pilots who flew them more than fifty years ago.
The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 SG addon package will allow you to fly at very high altitudes at more than twice the speed of sound in four different versions of the aircraft, simulate virtually all the procedures required during an actual research mission (including emergency procedures such as extinguishing an engine fire or jettisoning the canopy to bail out), and even test the never-built X-1C that was to be equipped with the Sperry A-12 Propilot system and a .50 caliber Browning machine gun.
Flight Simulator X
FSX Acceleration Expansion Pack
FSX Gold
Windows® XP SP2
Windows® Vista™
TrackIR 4 & 5
Additional Product Information
Xtreme Prototypes X-1 SG for Flight Simulator Key Features
Custom X-1 flight model to simulate rocket-powered high-speed
and high-altitude flight in FSX:
One Reaction Motors XLR-11-RM-5, 5900-pound four-chambered
liquid-fuel turbo-rocket engine
High-altitude flight up to 90,000 feet
Supersonic flight up to Mach 2.5
Ground takeoff or high-altitude launch
Excellent gliding capabilities
Good maneuvrability at supersonic speeds
Compatible with FSX SP2, FSX Acceleration Expansion Pack
and FSX Gold
Highly detailed 3D exterior models with more than 500 parts, 40
animations, high resolution textures and unique markings, based on archive
material
Three fully functional and highly detailed 3D virtual cockpits
with over 800 parts and 200 3D animated gauges, switches, levers, light
indicators and flight instruments with "tooltips"
X-1-specific animated special visual effects including rocket
engine ignition, combustion, shockwaves and smoke effects, propellant jettison
effects
Automatic ignition sequence button
One light variation of a B-29 "Superfortress" carrier aircraft
on specially-equipped X-1A and X-1D models (exterior model only, visible when
the X-1 is airborne)
X-1 SG custom sound set
Camera views (external)
Saved flights based on X-1 SG test flights
A comprehensive 85-page user manual inspired from original X-1
SG flight manuals, in a printable PDF format
Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second Generation Add-on Aircraft
Description
The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second
Generation add-on package for Flight Simulator X contains six variations of the
four Bell X-1 Second Generation research rocket planes and one light variation
of a modified B-29 "Superfortress" carrier aircraft (exterior model only) for
simulating high altitude launch with specially-equipped X-1A and X-1B
models:
Three variations of the Bell X-1A (USAF serial number 48-1384):
"Bell-USAF" orange version
"Bell-USAF" aluminum version
"Bell-USAF-NACA" white version
One variation of the Bell X-1B (USAF serial number 48-1385):
"Bell-USAF-NACA" aluminum version
One fictitious variation of the (never built) Bell X-1C (USAF
serial number 48-1386):
"USAF" aluminum version with front machine gun, yaw-damping
surfaces on wing and retractable ventral fin
One variation of the Bell X-1D (USAF serial number 48-1386):
One "light" variation of a modified Boeing B-29
"Superfortress" carrier aircraft (USAF serial number 52-1800, exterior model
only, visible when the specially-equipped X-1A/D model is airborne).
Each add-on aircraft is fully detailed with over 500 parts and 40
animations, and has been carefully modeled based on available drawings, flight
manuals, government photographs, movies and other archive material in order to
conform as closely as possible to the real-world second generation Bell
X-1s.
The airplanes feature different high resolution reflective
textures with bump maps, unique markings, movable control surfaces (horizontal
stabilizer with an all-moving tail and elevator, vertical stabilizer/rudder,
ailerons and flaps), extendable landing gear, front machine gun, yaw-damping
surfaces and a retractable ventral fin (X-1C), movable canopy with cockpit
details, pilot and animated stick and levers.
All aircraft feature more than a dozen animated visual effects
with sound, such as XLR-11 rocket engine igniter and flame effects, rocket
engine contrail effects, engine smoke and fire, machine gun effect (X-1C), wing
vortices, liquid oxygen bleed effect, propellant jettison effects and cold
vapor around the LOX tank when filled.
The X-1 Second Generation for Flight Simulator X is equipped with
one Reaction Motors XLR-11-RM-5 four-chambered liquid-fuel turborocket engine,
capable of delivering more than 5,900 pounds of thrust.
Fully Functional 3D Virtual Cockpits
Each aircraft comes with a fully
functional virtual cockpit which contains over 800 parts and more than 200
animated gauges, switches, levers, light indicators and flight instruments.
Each virtual cockpit has been meticulously created to conform as closely as
possible to the cabin of the real second generation Bell X-1.
The full 3D gauges have been carefully designed and programmed
based on the original analog instruments found in the real X-1 SG during the
1950s. Virtually all gauges, switches, lights and instruments found on each
panel are functional and behave like the original ones found in the real
aircraft. All custom rocket aircraft systems present in the real X-1 SG are
also simulated.
Three different VC configurations are available for the X-1 SG for
Flight Simulator X.
The virtual cockpits allow total 3D immersion into the X-1 SG
flying environment and have been created for the desktop pilot to simulate
almost every step and procedure required during a typical X-1 research
flight.
The VC has (fictitious) cockpit spotlights that are lit when the
cockpit lighting switch is turned on (the real X-1 did not have cockpit
lighting). This will allow you to fly the X-1 SG even at night.
The four Xtreme Prototypes X-1 SG virtual aircraft are equipped
with a modified (fictitious) ARC-5 radio for use with civilian frequencies in
Flight Simulator X. The set has two VHF communication transceivers (COM1 and
COM2), an automatic direction finder (ADF) and a radio-navigation receiver
(VOR) to allow for a fictitious journey around the world in your X-1 at speeds
beyond Mach 2.
X-1 SG Pilot's Operating Instructions (Manual)
The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second
Generation aircraft package comes with a comprehensive 85-page user manual
inspired from the original Bell X-1 SG manual (PDF format, Adobe® Reader® 8.0 or
later required).
The manual contains the necessary information for the installation
and operation of the X-1 SG virtual aircraft, 3D cockpits and associated
instrument panels.
Product Specifications (Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second Generation for
FSX)
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Flight Simulator:
Microsoft® Flight Simulator X with Service
Pack 2 (Service Pack 2 required, FSX Acceleration Expansion Pack or FSX Gold
optional)
Hard Drive: 15 GB
(space required to install Flight Simulator)
Available Disk Space:
650 MB (space required to install the X-1 SG add-on software and documentation)
Video Card: 64 MB (128
MB or more recommended), DirectX® 9.0 or
later
Other: Sound card and
speakers, joystick, wheelmouse, Adobe®
Reader® 8.0 or later
NOTE: Xtreme Prototypes addons are complex and
require more processing power and RAM than other more conventional add-on
aircraft packages. Increased performance will be noticed on more powerful
systems. FSX SP2 minimum system requirements recommended.
GENERAL FEATURES
Contains six variations
of the four Bell X-1 Second Generation research rocket planes and one light
variation of a modified B-29 "Superfortress" carrier aircraft for simulating
high-altitude launch:
Three variations of the Bell X-1A (USAF serial number 48-1384)
- ("Bell-USAF" orange, "Bell-USAF" aluminum, and "Bell-USAF-NACA" white
One variation of the Bell X-1B (USAF serial number 48-1385 -
"Bell-USAF-NACA" aluminum version)
One variation of the (never built) Bell X-1C ("USAF" aluminum
version with front machine gun - serial number 48-1386)
One variation of the Bell X-1D ("Bell-USAF" aluminum rollout
version - USAF serial number 48-1386)
One "light" variation of a modified Boeing B-29 "Superfortress"
carrier aircraft (USAF serial number 52-1800, exterior model only, optional,
visible only when the X-1 SG is airborne).
FLIGHT MODEL
FEATURES
Custom X-1 flight model
to simulate rocket powered high-speed and high-altitude flight in FSX:
One Reaction Motors XLR-11-RM-5, 5900-pound four-chambered
liquid-fuel turbo-rocket engine
High-altitude flight above 90,000 feet
Supersonic flight up to Mach 2.5
Ground takeoff or high-altitude launch
Good maneuverability at supersonic speeds
Excellent gliding capabilities
Compatible with FSX SP2 and FSX Acceleration Expansion Pack (or
FSX Gold)
CUSTOM X-1 ROCKET AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS
The following rocket
aircraft systems are simulated to conform as closely as possible to the
operation of the real second generation X-1 rocket aircraft, within the present
limitations and capabilities of the simulator:
XLR-11 power plant system and control
Turbine-driven propellant pump and control
Fuel system
LOX system
Hydrogen peroxide system
Nitrogen system
Electrical system (with DC-AC conversion)
Fire detection/extinguisher system
Custom rocket aircraft instruments, controls and gauges,
including dome loading pressure regulators and spill valves
Emergency jettison system
Pilot's oxygen system
Droplight system (countdown and launch from a B-29 carrier
aircraft on selected models)
Cabin pressurization system
AIRCRAFT 3D MODEL
FEATURES
Genuine FSX models, compatible with Windows Vista and
DirectX® 10
Highly detailed (X-1 SG) exterior models based on archive
material, with more than 500 parts and 40 animations
Light B-29 "Superfortress" carrier aircraft with animated
propellers and control surfaces (see description above)
Reflective high-resolution textures with bump maps
Emissive (night) textures
Unique (historical) markings and liveries on each aircraft
Movable aerodynamic control surfaces:
X-1 all-moving tail (elevator trim)
Elevator
Ailerons with trim tab
Flaps
Vertical stabilizer/rudder with trim tab
Retractable ventral fin (X-1C)
Yaw-damping surfaces on wings (X-1C)
Highly detailed steerable front gear
Highly detailed main landing gear
Movable glass canopy (with jettison animation)
Cockpit details including seat, pilot and animated sticks,
levers and parts
Rear propellant jettison tubes and engine turbopump exhaust
pipe
XLR-11 rocket engine combustion chambers (4)
3D VIRTUAL
COCKPITS
Three (3) highly detailed 3D virtual cockpits (X-1A/D, X-1B and
X-1C) with over 800 parts and 200 3D animated gauges, switches, levers, light
indicators and flight instruments with "tooltips"
Advanced fully functional instrument panels with custom X-1
rocket aircraft systems
Center pedestal (switch) panel
Highly detailed seat, side controls, levers, pedals, oxygen
regulator, hoses and pipes, and other cockpit items (many animated and
functional)
Modified ARC-5 VHF radio for use in Flight Simulator (COM1,
COM2, ADF, VOR)
Navigation instruments (fictitious, optional)
Cockpit lighting (fictitious, optional)
Sperry A-12 Propilot (X-1C)
Gunsight (X-1C)
SPECIAL VISUAL
EFFECTS
X-1-specific animated
special visual effects, some with sound, including:
Rocket engine ignition, combustion flames and shockwave effects
Rocket engine smoke and contrail effects
Igniter test effects
Propellant jettison effects (fuel, LOX and H2O2)
Engine turbopump exhaust effect
N2/LOX bleed effect
Condensation and vapor effect around the cold LOX tank when
filled
VC lights
Wing vortices and vapor trails
Machine gun effect (X-1C)
B-29 contrail effect
MISCELANEOUS
Automatic ignition sequence (optional)
X-1 custom sound set for FSX
Camera definitions (external and internal)
Fictitious saved flights inspired from real X-1 SG test flights
X-1 SG aircraft kneeboard reference tab and check list (from
within Flight Simulator)
A comprehensive 85-page user manual inspired from the original
"Bell X-1A, B & D Pilot's Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions", in a
printable PDF format
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change
without notice. Check our web site for fixes and upgrades.
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