XF-11

A Forgotten Legend

Released 2024-02-09
FS2020 native FS2024 fully compatible

A unique, sleek, and powerful aircraft with an incredible story. That is the XF-11. Built by Hughes Aircraft Company between 1943 and 1946, this first prototype flew only once and landed exactly zero times. It crashed on its maiden flight, piloted by Howard Hughes himself, who survived the crash and flew the modified Mark II a year later with greater success.

I have been poring over old drawings, schematics, and low-quality photos for months to recreate this iconic XF-11 Mark I in all its glory with the greatest possible fidelity.

For the bravest among you, random failures may trigger at any time and make your life much more complicated!

Key Features

  • Highly detailed 4K textures.
  • Engines, landing gear bays, two cockpit decks, etc. fully modeled and textured.
  • Precise CFD flight model.
  • Custom sound pack enhancing the fantastic Pratt & Whitney R-460 Wasp Major engines.
  • Era-correct auto-pilot installed.
  • Random failures available with various severity levels - disabled by default.
  • Garmin GNS 530 available with one click.
  • Fully compatible with Garmin GTN 750 by PMS50 if installed.
  • Aircraft configuration and refueling via the clipboard (no need for the fuel and payload menu).
  • Complex electrical system with functioning circuit breakers.
  • Complex fuel system with 7 tanks, 10 pumps and so many routing possibilities!
  • Variable propeller pitch with feathering and reverse pitch.
  • Propellers stop moving when feathered and if the engine is stopped.
  • Engine and ground roll vibration effects on the levers and needles.
  • Custom interior lighting with dimmable lights and UV lights.
  • Interactive exterior static elements (remove the chocks or plug the GPU manually if you want).
  • 12 liveries included.
  • 4 LODs for performance optimization in multiplayer.
  • A lot of custom sound effects.
  • Custom visual effects: Epic smoke when you start the engines, fuel leaks, contrails, etc.
  • Custom animated pilot (Howard Hughes) and copilot, visible in FS2020 and 2024.
  • Interactive in-game checklists with all the highlights and cameras you need.
  • A long, detailed and illustrated user manual.
  • A few hidden easter eggs!