C-46 Commando

Just Flight's C-46 package for FSX and P3D includes 19 paint schemes and provides military, cargo and civilian passenger variants of this classic cargo/transport aircraft with both military and civilian cockpit configurations.

First flown in 1940 and introduced into service with the USAF in 1942, the C-46 Commando was a twin-engine transport aircraft used primarily by the military but also by civilian operators, particularly in the cargo role. Flown extensively during World War II, some of the 3,000 C-46s built before production ended in 1945 went on to serve with airlines and cargo operators in the challenging conditions of South America and the Canadian Arctic, as seen on the popular Ice Pilots NWT television show.

Modelled using real-world plans, the aircraft feature multiple animations and highly detailed engines. The faithfully recreated virtual cockpit features 3D instrumentation, wear and tear, and realistic systems functionality.

MODEL

• Accurately modelled C-46 Commando, built using real-world aircraft plans and from official notes and publications
• Three variants included:
  - Military – four-blade Curtiss electric propellers
  - Cargo – three-blade Hamilton Standard propellers
  - Civilian Passenger – three-blade Hamilton Standard propellers
• All hatches and doors animated
• Highly detailed and accurate engines with unique start-stutter effects and volumetric props
• Beautifully rendered airframe detail with accurate strengthening strakes, pitot tubes, aerials and more
• Choice of military (wartime) or civilian pilot models
• Authentic gear operation includes modelled tread-blocks on the tires
• HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, including bump and specular mapping for a truly 3D feel

COCKPIT

• Choice of cockpits:
  - Military – authentic WWII layout
  - Civilian – modern gauges with a layout based on Buffalo Airways aircraft
• Highly detailed with uniquely rendered metal effects and specular shine on many components
• Cockpit textures feature realistic wear and tear, with dynamic specular effects on surfaces
• Instruments constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
• Realistic systems functionality including engine start and fuel tank selection
• Flight 1 GTN 750 integration added to modern cockpit (toggle switch located on centre panel)

LIVERIES
19 authentic liveries:

• C-46F ‘China Doll’
• C-46F ‘The Tinker Belle’
• Buffalo Airways
• US Navy R5C-1 (Navy designation) build no. 39507
• US Navy R5C-1 serial LH/14
• Air America
• Aero Condor
• Aeropa
• C46-C serial no. 44-78019
• Chinese Nationalist Air Force
• Lufthansa
• Japan Air Self-Defense Force
• Everts Air Cargo
• Avensa
• Pan American Airways
• Seaboard World Airlines
• Sahakol Air Cargo
• Air National Guard
• VARIG

Paint Kits are available so you can create your own paint schemes.

• Paint Kit - High Resolution
• Paint Kit - Low Resolution

OTHER FEATURES

• Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, developed with assistance from real-world C-46 pilots including an ex-Buffalo Airways pilot
• Authentic R2800 twin-row radial sound set
• Custom sounds for switches, pumps and more
• Comprehensive manual with panel guide

• Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold), FSX: Steam Edition or Lockheed Martin - Prepar3D V1-V4
• Windows 10 / 11
• 2.0 GHz or any Dual Core
• 2 GB RAM
• 1 GB graphics card
• 2 GB hard drive space

Version 1.08:

• FDE Update

Version 1.06:

• Lighting placard on overhead panel corrected to DIM-OFF-BRIGHT switch positions
• Co-pilot ASI needles - fixed
• Manifold pressure gauge changed to 75 Max MP type
• Increased mouse area for heading hold knob
• Air America tail texture issue - fixed

Version 1.05

• FDE improvements
• Flight 1 GTN 750 integration added to modern cockpit (toggle switch located on center panel)
• NAV/GPS switch added
• Glide-slope indicator in military cockpit fixed
• HSI instruments fixed
• OBS compass rings fixed
• Radio tuning issues fixed
• Magnetos, generators and ignition still on after using cold & dark switched - fixed
• GPS back-light flickering at night - fixed
• Co-pilot ADI texture issue - fixed

Version 1.04:

• Lighting placard on overhead panel corrected to DIM-OFF-BRIGHT switch positions
• Co-pilot ASI needles - fixed
• Manifold pressure gauge changed to 75 Max MP type
• Increased mouse area for heading hold knob
• Air America tail texture issue - fixed
• FDE improvements
• Flight 1 GTN 750 integration added to modern cockpit
• NAV/GPS switch added
• Glideslope indicator in military cockpit fixed
• HSI instruments fixed
• OBS compass rings fixed
• Radio tuning issues fixed
• Magnetos, generators and ignition still on after using cold & dark switched - fixed
• GPS backlight flickering at night - fixed
• Co-pilot ADI texture issue - fixed