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DeltaWing Simulations SF-37 Viggen · DeltaWing Simulations · X-Plane 12
Hydraulic handling and SPAK
DeltaWing describes custom hydraulic handling and SPAK control augmentation for its SF-37. Its product also identifies CK37 and autopilot systems. Those features belong to the reconnaissance simulation; AJ37 and JA37 equipment are separate variant references.
SF-37 product Description and Key Features; hydraulic handling, SPAK, custom computer and autopilot
DeltaWing Simulations SF-37 Viggen · DeltaWing Simulations · X-Plane 12
Airframe configuration
The represented SF-37 has one jet engine, canards, retractable gear and a reversing system.
SF-37 product Description and Key Features; hydraulic handling, SPAK, custom computer and autopilot
Saab SF-37 Viggen
The SF-37 is the reconnaissance member of Saab's Viggen family. Canards, retractable landing gear, one jet engine and a reversing system form the configuration represented by DeltaWing Simulations.
The X-Plane 12 product describes custom hydraulic handling, SPAK augmentation, a CK37 computer and autopilot functions.
Saab SF-37 Viggen
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Exit onto the wing for the walkaround
With engines off and almost stationary, click the seat back to exit. Open the S.55X canopy first.
MSFS 2024 features · PDF pages 17–18
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The anchor has specific deployment conditions
Deploy on water below 10 knots with both engines off. Breaking a condition retracts it; weather-vaning remains possible.
MSFS 2024 features · PDF pages 19–20, page 20 visually checked
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Find the options board beside the copilot’s seat
Click its upper edge to open it. Controls include insect removal, blue highlights, window refraction and pushback.
MSFS 2024 features · PDF pages 20–21
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Cockpit EFB placement depends on the variant
Only the modernised S.55X has the cockpit EFB. The historical variants retain access to the simulator’s separate 2D EFB.
MSFS 2024 features · PDF page 22
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Read the Husun compass by combining two numbers
The numbered needle supplies hundreds of degrees; the top arc supplies the remainder. The illustrated example combines 2 and 60 for 260 degrees.
Guide 2.0.7, 12 August 2026 · both simulator editions, PDF page 12
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The APU also prepares the compressed-air start
The Garelli auxiliary unit supplies electricity and charges the air tank used for engine starting.
Guide 2.0.7 · both editions, PDF pages 14–15
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The Askania selector is separate from a magnetic compass
On the S.55X, selecting a heading resets the deviation display. The guide distinguishes this setting from magnetic alignment.
Guide 2.0.7 · both editions, PDF page 13
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
A basic simulator autopilot beside the historical cockpit
The S.55 pilot's guide identifies pitch-trim indication and an optional basic simulator autopilot on the options board. The latter is optional simulator equipment, not part of the original inter-war flying boat.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.10,20
S.55 / S.55X · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
Read the Husun compass by combining two numbers
The numbered needle supplies hundreds of degrees; the top arc supplies the remainder. The illustrated example combines 2 and 60 for 260 degrees.
Guide 2.0.7, 12 August 2026 · both simulator editions, PDF page 12
