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The winged Space Shuttle orbiter, available for re-entry scenarios in the X-Plane 11 manual. The X-Plane 11 manual lists this aircraft alongside its legacy extras. It is distinct from the refreshed nine-aircraft launch fleet; its cockpit and systems reflect that older package.
Space Shuttle Orbiter
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The winged Space Shuttle orbiter, available for re-entry scenarios in the X-Plane 11 manual.
The X-Plane 11 manual lists this aircraft alongside its legacy extras. It is distinct from the refreshed nine-aircraft launch fleet; its cockpit and systems reflect that older package.
Space Shuttle Orbiter
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Space Shuttle Orbiter
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X-Plane 11Space Shuttle Orbiter
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Space Shuttle Orbiter
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