KwikFlight KwikFlight Admin Posted May 30 KwikFlight Posted May 30 Hunter of the Skies - Out Now! - The KwikFlight Hunter brings the legendary power of the battlefield to your simulator – now ready for action in Microsoft Flight Simulator! Developed by seasoned industry veterans, this attack helicopter delivers an immersive, thrilling, and accessible rotary-wing experience like no other. More than just firepower, the Hunter is a finely tuned machine built for precision, agility, and combat intensity. Now Available: https://inibuilds.com/products/kwikflight-hunter-msfs Price: £19.99* (*excl VAT) Now that the Hunter is live, we want to shed light on the development philosophy behind this aircraft and explain how we brought this level of immersion to MSFS – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the platform. At KwikFlight, our mission is to make flight simulation fun, while staying true to the essence of the aircraft we create. With the Hunter, we’ve captured the iconic elements, key systems, and operational style of its real-world counterpart. It’s designed to be engaging and enjoyable for everyone – whether you're a seasoned sim pilot or completely new to military helicopters. Using the tools available in the MSFS SDK, we’ve built out fully interactive systems including electrical, fuel, APU, and engine modeling that mimic the real-world operation. However, creating a modern combat helicopter in MSFS presented significant challenges – especially since the simulator lacks native support for many helicopter and military-specific systems. So we built much of it ourselves. Our mission and weapons systems are completely custom-built, offering a new layer of immersion, interactivity, and tactical fun – never before seen in MSFS. We’ve also developed a custom autopilot system from the ground up, as MSFS does not provide one for helicopters. A standout feature of the Hunter is its interactive MFD and EUFD system, including a fully functional keyboard panel that lets you control multiple displays – even those in the front seat. This setup brings depth to your missions and ease of control in high-pressure situations. The KwikFlight Hunter is more than just a helicopter – it’s a full mission experience, crafted for those who want adrenaline, authenticity, and accessibility. Features of the Hunter 🚁 Take to the skies in a helicopter built for action, immersion, and fun. From its responsive flight model to dynamic missions and powerful weapons, every feature is designed to keep you engaged. Whether you're flying solo or taking on enemies with your copilot, you'll experience a blend of authentic systems, smart autopilot tools, and stunning visual effects that bring every mission to life. Flight model - Accessible flight model with realistic performance and helicopter control inputs Autopilot and stability system - Stability Augmentation and Control System to make helicopter flying easier including auto-hover mode. Plus additional autopilot functions for easy flight with Heading, Speed and Altitude modes Simulated electrical system - Accurate electrical system featuring generators, APU, and Ground Power for realistic power management Simulated fuel system - Detailed fuel system with auto tank transfer and balancing Multi-functional display (MFD) - 5 MFDs with detailed system layouts and functionality Electronic Up Front Display (EUFD) - Radio communication and transponder management Keyboard Control Unit (KCU) - Enter dynamic information to essential EFB and EUFD pages using a functional keyboard Interactable Front and Rear Cockpits - Control the action from the Gunner or Pilot seat with functional cockpit interactions Mission Management System - (iniManager Only) Spawn dynamic mission scenarios for land and sea with active enemies and Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) to continue the mission Weapon System - (iniManager Only) Use a wide arsenal of guns, rockets and the lethal hellfire missile. Automatic targeting and tracking with the help of your copilot/gunner to destroy ground targets Damage Model - (iniManager Only) Mission targets are alive and will inflict damage on your aircraft if you stray too close Custom Effects - Custom lighting, rotor downwash, flare, engine/fuselage damage and weapon effects (iniManager only) Custom Animations - Custom main and tail rotor swash plate and blade effects Advanced Weapons & Combat Systems - Exclusive to the iniBuilds Store! ⭐ The Hunter's weapon armament system has been crafted from the ground up to deliver a seamless combat experience within Microsoft Flight Simulator, something never before natively supported by the sim. At the core of this system is the MFD Weapons Page, accessed via the dedicated WPN softkey. From here, you can fully manage your armament, cycling between GUN, MISSILE, and ROCKET modes, each with distinct effects, mechanics, and tactical advantages. Cannon (GUN): Choose from controlled bursts of 10, 20, 50, or 100 rounds — or unleash your full payload. Each hit causes 1% damage per bullet, allowing precise or overwhelming firepower as needed. Missiles (MSL): Launch up to 8 Hellfire missiles with precision targeting. These guided munitions hit with devastating 50% impact damage if a target is locked. Rockets (RKT): Equipped with 36 Hydra rockets, the Hunter delivers rapid-response firepower at over 2.5 Mach, each rocket dealing 20% damage per hit. Immersive Mission Manager - Exclusive to the iniBuilds Store! ⭐ The Hunter isn’t just fun to fly, it’s built for action! This helicopter comes equipped with a fully integrated combat system and our custom Immersive Mission Manager, letting you jump straight into dynamic missions with real purpose. Once airborne, you can initialize a mission that spawns 1–8 enemy targets around 25 km away, from tanks and technicals to boats if you’re near the water. Choose your weapons wisely: the main cannon deals 1% damage per hit, Hydras hit for 20%, and Hellfire missiles pack a punch with 50% damage. But stay alert, get too close and enemies will return fire. You’ll hear impacts, see damage, and may even lose key systems, forcing an emergency landing in hostile territory. Complete your objective and return to the FARP (Forward Arming and Refueling Point) to rearm, refuel, and repair before taking on your next mission. Check out our feature showcase video that gives you a rundown of what to expect Please note: Mission Manager and all weaponry are only available with iniBuilds purchases and are not included in In-Game Marketplace versions. Custom Sound Suite - Echo 19 Audio Productions 🔊 We’ve partnered with Echo 19 Audio for the sounds to bring an immersive and authentic experience that mirrors the Hunter’s real-life counterpart! Thanks to the incredible opportunity provided by the Utah Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Echo 19 was given access to an AH-64, where they recorded everything from rudder pedals to the aircraft in flight and everything in between! As a way of saying thank you to the regiment, we included a special livery created in honor of the unit’s nickname—the “Air Pirates”! While the Hunter’s real-life counterpart has many cool-sounding elements, one of the more intricate is the avionics spool-up sound as the APU or external power is applied. Hearing details like this recreated in a game gives us an appreciation for the pilots who fly these machines and the crew that help keep them running! The KwikFlight Hunter - OUT NOW Since our last post, we've been working on various items that the community and streamers raised, from increasing the resolution on the IHADSS, tidying up some art and making the mission manager a more seamless experience overall! We are so glad you have been enjoying the previews, so now it's time for you to jump into the pilots seat! Hunter 1-1, Authorization to Engage is Confirmed, Good Hunting. Manual KwikFlight_Hunter_MSFS_Manual.pdf We'd like to thank you for your continued support and we look forward to being able to bring you more products into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Kind regards, KwikFlight Team
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