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Meet the aircraft
The German Tensor 600X is a tandem two-seat autogyro prototype. An autorotating main rotor provides lift, with a separate system producing forward thrust.
Aircraft background
VSKYLABS · Read more ↗Tensor simulator editions
The Tensor 600X product is released for X-Plane 11 and 12. VSKYLABS says it used aircraft development information supplied for the project; the real aircraft’s prototype status is distinct from simulator availability.
Tensor 600X · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
VSKYLABS · Read more ↗Into the cockpit
YouTube TENSOR · 1 min ·
TENSOR 600X Gyroplane Demo Flight - Special Mission Aircraft
TENSOR presents its 600X gyroplane in a demonstration flight.
Real aircraft · Tensor 600X
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Meet Tensor 600X
The German Tensor 600X is a tandem two-seat autogyro prototype. An autorotating main rotor provides lift, with a separate system producing forward thrust.
VSKYLABS developed its X-Plane 11 and 12 simulation using information supplied for the Tensor project. Those simulator products are released; the physical aircraft remains a prototype in the selected documentation.
Tensor 600X
Aircraft type designators
A model-specific ICAO or FAA designator has not been confirmed in the references reviewed for this aircraft.
History & design
A gyroplane for transport and surveillance
The Tensor 600X is a German tandem two-seat autogyro prototype developed for transport, surveillance and urban-air-mobility roles. VSKYLABS describes receiving design information from Tensor AG for its independent simulation project.
VSKYLABS · VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Tensor 600X ↗Tensor 600X prototype and VSKYLABS simulation
An evolving reference aircraft
The simulator project has been active since 2020. Its documentation explicitly says that the prototype remained in development and that the add-on’s specifications and procedures are not an official specification of the physical Tensor. That distinction prevents software performance from being mistaken for certified aircraft data.
VSKYLABS · VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Tensor 600X ↗Tensor 600X prototype and VSKYLABS simulation
Systems & details
Reading the simulator’s equipment list
The add-on combines a native X-Plane autogyro flight model with LR G1000 avionics and a virtual-reality cockpit. These describe the VSKYLABS implementation. The public source does not provide a settled physical-aircraft dimensional or performance table, so those figures are not supplied here.
In your simulator
Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.
X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12Tensor 600X
VSKYLABS · Released
Tensor 600X
VSKYLABS · Released
Manuals & resources
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Simulator documentation
Tensor simulator editionsTensor 600X · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
The Tensor 600X product is released for X-Plane 11 and 12. VSKYLABS says it used aircraft development information supplied for the project; the real aircraft’s prototype status is distinct from simulator availability.
Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14
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Developer documentation
VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': Tensor 600XVSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14 VSKYLABS Tensor 600X. A Highly Engineered Innovative Autogyro simulation for X-Plane.VSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14Built-in force-feedback profiles
Read the documentary basis, editable starting settings and remaining questions for the aircraft you fly. Each explanation refers to the exact profile revision shown.
Catalogue programme-20261022-v1 · 2 profile choices
VSKYLABS FA Tensor 600X
VSKYLABS · Free and Pro · Revision 3 · Inherited starting point
X-Plane 12
VSKYLABS FA Tensor 600X: The spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading.
Tensor 600X
Free and Pro · Revision 1 · Partial review
X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11
Tensor 600X: The spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading.
Tensor 600X
Tensor 600X: The spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading.
Aircraft and simulator scope
- Tensor 600X · X-Plane 12 · family starting point
- Tensor 600X · X-Plane 11 · family starting point
Tensor 600X · Family sources identify only the variants and product versions described above.
The simulator model and controls
The German Tensor 600X is a tandem two-seat autogyro prototype. An autorotating main rotor provides lift, with a separate system producing forward thrust.
This starting point selects Tensor 600X. Its aircraft-level settings do not select a particular developer’s custom systems.
How this profile feels
The spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading. The spring stays independent of airspeed. A separate aerodynamic term adds speed-dependent control load.
The selected neutral remains separate from the unspecified prototype trim mechanism. Pitch-trim relief is off. Autopilot following is off.
Controls and trim
The Tensor gyroplane uses an autorotating lift rotor and engine-driven propulsion. Its prototype-specific developer handbook describes fixed mains and a retractable nosewheel, with trim mentioned in the cockpit material but its actuator/axis relationship unspecified.
About the values
The gains are normalized profile settings. They describe the chosen effect balance; hand force depends on the device and its output limits. IAS references are tuning values rather than operating limits. Physical acceptance of this revision remains pending.
What the documentation establishes
Recovered VSKYLABS page identifies Tensor 600X prototype and XP12 v3.1.1.
Developer identifies tandem autogyro prototype with built-in LR G1000; specs are not official completed prototype data.
Documentary review and sources
These decisions describe the documentary basis and remaining gaps for this revision. Aircraft documentation and a starting setting describe different kinds of evidence.
Aircraft and variant
ReviewedThis starting point selects Tensor 600X. Its aircraft-level settings do not select a particular developer’s custom systems.
Flight controls
Not yet reviewedThe Tensor gyroplane uses an autorotating lift rotor and engine-driven propulsion. Its prototype-specific developer handbook describes fixed mains and a retractable nosewheel, with trim mentioned in the cockpit material but its actuator/axis relationship unspecified.
Trim
Not yet reviewedThe selected neutral remains separate from the unspecified prototype trim mechanism. Pitch relief is off, with stored authority 0.3; roll authority is 0.3.
Autopilot and stability
Not yet reviewedAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel.
Equipment
ReviewedGear, flap and ground cues follow the selected settings and available simulator-reported states.
Speeds and limits
Not yet reviewedThe indicated-speed references set the profile response scale; they are separate from aircraft operating limits.
Simulator integration
Not yet reviewedThe profile targets xplane12, xplane11. Add-on-specific controls use only the supported references configured by this profile.
Force-feedback settings
Not yet reviewedThe settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.
Starting settings and their rationale
These configured values are starting estimates. The explanations describe what each setting controls; physical validation appears separately below.
| Setting | Starting value | What it controls and why |
|---|---|---|
| Spring strength | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyThe spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading. The baseline spring is 0.22. Low-speed spring blending is off. |
| Master force gain | Starting value0.85 | What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits. |
| Profile force gain | Starting value0.35 | What it controls and whyThe aerodynamic-load gain is 0.35 with an indicated-speed reference of 100 KIAS. This supplies speed-dependent loading alongside the spring. |
| Force tuning speed/reference | Starting value100.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit. |
| Spring response reference speed | Starting value50.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it. |
| Aileron force scale | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.22 and 0.22, respectively. They set the aerodynamic axis balance. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled. |
| Elevator force scale | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings. |
| Trim feel | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement. |
| Trim relief | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount. |
| Autopilot follow | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel. |
| Autopilot neutral hold | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target. |
| Output force limit | Starting value0.55 | What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate. |
All 44 starting settings and their rationale
The settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.
| Setting | Starting value | What it controls and why |
|---|---|---|
| Spring strength | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyThe spring supplies gyroplane control resistance independently of wing-based speed loading. The baseline spring is 0.22. Low-speed spring blending is off. |
| Spring deadband | Starting value0.02 | What it controls and whySets travel around the centre before the baseline spring resists. Smaller values engage it sooner. |
| Profile force gain | Starting value0.35 | What it controls and whyThe aerodynamic-load gain is 0.35 with an indicated-speed reference of 100 KIAS. This supplies speed-dependent loading alongside the spring. |
| Master force gain | Starting value0.85 | What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits. |
| QBlend Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAllows baseline spring strength to rise with indicated airspeed where the control law permits it. |
| QSpring Minimum Factor | Starting value1 | What it controls and whySets low-speed spring strength as a fraction of baseline when blending is enabled. One keeps full strength. |
| QSpring Start Knots | Starting value14.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed spring blend starts rising. This is a feel threshold, not a flight limit. |
| Spring response reference speed | Starting value50.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it. |
| Force tuning speed/reference | Starting value100.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit. |
| Airspeed spring stiffening gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whyThe high-speed spring-stiffening gain is 0. No additional speed-driven stiffening is added; this does not disable independent aerodynamic loading. |
| Airspeed spring stiffening limit | Starting value5 | What it controls and whyLimits the squared airspeed ratio used for high-speed spring stiffening; it is not a device-force cap. |
| Aileron force scale | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.22 and 0.22, respectively. They set the aerodynamic axis balance. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled. |
| Elevator force scale | Starting value0.22 | What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings. |
| Output force limit | Starting value0.55 | What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate. |
| Trim feel | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement. |
| Trim relief | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount. |
| Elevator Authority | Starting value0.3 | What it controls and whyThe selected neutral remains separate from the unspecified prototype trim mechanism. Pitch relief is off, with stored authority 0.3; roll authority is 0.3. |
| Aileron Authority | Starting value0.3 | What it controls and whyScales supported roll-trim relief and permitted centre movement. Zero removes roll response. |
| Force Trim Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyEnables local force trim, separate from aircraft-owned trim and add-on integration qualification. |
| GLoad Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAllows load-factor changes to modify permitted spring laws. Passive fly-by-wire feel can suppress it. |
| Rate Damping Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables rate damping with the configured coefficients and control law. |
| Autopilot follow | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel. |
| Autopilot follow authority | Starting value0.05 | What it controls and whySets admitted AP-follow gain, not a percentage of travel. Runtime ownership and input limits still apply. |
| Autopilot neutral hold | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target. |
| Autopilot neutral hold strength | Starting value0.6 | What it controls and whySets admitted AP neutral-hold strength; inactive while neutral hold is disabled. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables aerodynamic cues; each still needs nonzero strength and its simulator conditions. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets stall-buffet strength. Zero removes the cue without changing simulator stalls or warnings. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets high-Mach buffet strength; onset and full-strength thresholds are separate. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets flap buffet at the configured position and speed gates. Flap movement texture is separate. |
| Maximum flap index | Starting value1 | What it controls and whySets the final flap index for detent normalization. UP plus three detents uses maximum index3. |
| Minimum flap index | Starting value1 | What it controls and whySets the first flap detent that admits buffet; this is a handle index, not degrees. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets gear aerodynamic buffet; movement and ground-contact cues are separate. |
| Shaker Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits shaker at supported warning conditions; the switch does not establish aircraft equipment. |
| Stick shaker amplitude | Starting value0.5 | What it controls and whySets triggered shaker strength; inactive while the shaker feature is disabled. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables ground effects; each still needs its own strength and contact or motion telemetry. |
| Gain | Starting value0.15 | What it controls and whySets rolling texture strength, modified by speed, surface and undercarriage configuration. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets gear-bump texture during ground motion, separate from touchdown impact. |
| Gain | Starting value0.5 | What it controls and whySets landing-impact strength; landing telemetry and response shape determine the pulse. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets reverse-thrust vibration with valid reverser and engine conditions. Zero removes the cue. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables engine cues with nonzero settings and valid running-engine telemetry. |
| Gain | Starting value0.12 | What it controls and whySets estimated engine vibration using configured telemetry and response, not measured cockpit vibration. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables accessory cues with configured strengths and observed accessory movement. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets texture from observed flap movement; a command without movement does not establish the cue. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets texture from observed gear movement, separate from aerodynamic and touchdown effects. |
Limits and open questions
- Autogyro description does not establish rotor-head force gearing.
- Trim hardware remains unresolved.
- Follow is off; no fitted servo system was established.
- Developer warns real prototype specifications remain under development; no IAS force curve is claimed.
- Prerotation/autorotation requires product-specific signal checks.
- Helicopter collective/VRS/ETL assumptions are not gyroplane force evidence.
Physical validation
No physical force validation is recorded in this public catalogue for this revision. Documentary review and software checks do not establish how a particular device feels.
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