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KwikFlight Archangel ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Archangel · KwikFlight · MSFS 2024

The reconnaissance simulation

KwikFlight describes twin turboramjet engines with staged afterburners and TEB igniters. The package's period autopilot and flight director include Pitch, Mach/Speed Hold, Roll, Heading and Auto-Nav modes. A reconnaissance suite provides tactical-camera and electro-optical views, with simulated infrared modes.

Exact aircraft systems and release description

KwikFlight Archangel ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Archangel · KwikFlight · MSFS 2024

SR-71 control-system reference

The linked SR-71 flight manual describes irreversible hydraulic controls with artificial feel. Pitch and roll trim actuators sit downstream of the feel springs and do not displace the stick. This paragraph describes the reference aircraft's mechanism; KwikFlight documents its own simulated controls separately.

Original flight manual printed1-94 and1-96 / PDF124 and127, visually reviewed

SourceSR71A current developer manual ↗Blackbird Simulations
KwikFlight Archangel ↗Research-based aircraft background

KwikFlight Archangel

The Archangel portrays a Cold War high-speed reconnaissance jet with twin afterburning turboramjets, a titanium airframe and blended delta wings. KwikFlight's product description includes staged afterburners and triethylborane ignition.

Its simulated cockpit provides pitch, Mach/speed, roll, heading and automatic-navigation modes, with TACAN and VOR navigation. Ground support includes an access ladder, external power and separate engine-start carts.

KwikFlight Archangel

KwikFlight Bone ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Bone · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Wing sweep and aircraft systems

The product description links wing sweep to aerodynamic handling and efficiency. Its simulated hydraulic and bleed-air systems affect cabin pressure and aircraft performance, while generators, an APU and constant-speed drive form the described electrical model.

Product description and feature list

KwikFlight Bone ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Bone · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Displays and flight guidance

Six multifunction displays present flight planning, weather radar and maps. The CDU includes performance calculations, estimated arrival time and distance tracking. Listed navigation equipment supports VOR, ILS, ADF and TACAN; the autopilot offers Heading, NAV/GPS, Altitude and Approach modes.

Product description and feature list

KwikFlight Bone ↗Research-based aircraft background

KwikFlight Bone

KwikFlight's Bone represents a four-jet, variable-sweep bomber with retractable landing gear and high-lift devices. The developer describes wing sweep changing the aircraft's aerodynamic response, with the sweep schedule handled inside the add-on.

Its cockpit includes six multifunction displays and a flight-planning CDU. Hydraulic, bleed-air and electrical systems accompany an autopilot with heading, navigation, altitude and approach modes.

KwikFlight Bone

KwikFlight Hunter ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Hunter · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Stability and upper modes

The developer describes stability augmentation and control assistance with autohover. Additional autopilot functions manage Heading, Speed and Altitude. Front and rear cockpit stations provide interactive controls for the pilot and gunner positions.

Developer operating notes or exact systems listing

KwikFlight Hunter ↗Simulator documentation

KwikFlight Hunter · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Power, fuel and display equipment

The listed electrical model includes generators, APU and external power. Automatic tank transfer and balancing are described for fuel. Five MFDs display system information, and the EUFD manages radio communication and transponder settings. Some mission and weapon functions are specific to the iniManager distribution.

Developer operating notes or exact systems listing

KwikFlight Hunter ↗Research-based aircraft background

KwikFlight Hunter

The Hunter is KwikFlight's tandem attack-helicopter interpretation. Both crew positions have interactive cockpit controls. The developer combines a stability augmentation and control system with automatic hover and heading, speed and altitude modes.

Five multifunction displays and an electronic up-front display serve systems, radios and transponder functions. The simulator's electrical system includes generators, an APU and ground power, while automatic fuel transfer and balancing manage its tanks.

KwikFlight Hunter