The visual model is not as clean as I would want, but fairly clean, and it looks fairly accurate. The flight dynamics are based on real-world specifications from several sources; mostly military. The sounds are accurate based on the engine type. The smoke is accurate after you install the contents of the effects folder as described above. The cargo always appears empty, even when not, and this is to simulate the fact that you would not see the same cargo every time you open the doors; it should be empty and ready to load. However, you will notice that she is flat on the ground when fully fueled, and higher above ground when low on fuel or cargo (user option). You can change the fuel load and cargo weight to your pleasure, provided you do not exceed the MTOW. This aircraft flies as close to the real thing as possible, at least based on my experience. The engines are powerful, and she can climb at 3,000 or 4,000 f/m, with full load, at about 350 KIAS to about 40,000 ft. She can also maintain flight level at 51,000 feet, and perhaps higher. I am not a flight instructor, so please do not write me with flight related issues. Most experienced simmers will be able to fly this bird without difficulty. Let me know if you have any flight dynamic related problems, or system crashes, and I will do my best to resolve the issue. Douglas E. Trapp

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