Military Visualizations (MilViz) have released their second aircraft for X-Plane, the de Havilland DHC-3T Turbo Otter. Debuted just over a month ago, the DHC-3T for X-Plane was created in a joint venture between vFlyteAir and MilViz.

The feature list of the MilViz DHC-3T Turbo Otter XP includes:

Visuals:

• Pratt and Whitney 750 HP PT6A-34 turbine based on Viking or Vazar conversion, includes STOL kit
• Four separate configurations: Standard wheels, amphibious floats, skis, tundra tires; each model complete with tuned flight dynamics that accurately reflects differences in performance and handling
• Separate passenger and passenger/cargo combinations. Individual passenger and cargo locations can be loaded/unloaded in the simulator, allowing for the visual emulation of flying to a destination and back again
• intricately modeled, true-to-life interior and exterior, with an abundance of fine detail
• All gauges, switches and controls feature smooth animation
• Custom lighting makes night operations atmospheric and immersive, while high resolution textures with lifelike metal effects and realistic weathering create a simulation like no other

Engine:

• The most accurate and realistic rendition of a PT6A-34 available anywhere today, all functions and characteristics emulate the real-world classic turbine down to a tee
• "If you have experienced one in real life you will recognize the distinctive start up, and the way power, sounds, temperature and internal pressures are all meticulously co-ordinated."
• Engine model = Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34
  Engine Power = 750 SHP Flat Rated up to 4000 ft. ISA conditions
  Propeller = 3 bladed, constant speed.
  Propeller model = Hartzell HC-B3TN-3DY /T10282+4

Systems:

• Electrical system is closely simulated, with operable circuit breakers present for key systems
  
• Operation of the flaps, operated much like the Beaver with a selector valve and a hand pump, behaves realistically
• Powered tailwheel system has been custom created for this aircraft with a three way toggle switch that allows switching between powered, free castoring and locked
• Dangerous effects of icing is also simulated, with serious consequences for disregarding potentially dangerous flight conditions
• Ice accumulation can be hazardous to the Otter, leading to airspeed loss and a stall; freezing rain can disrupt static instruments and cause incorrect readings
• Carefully tuned flight model that seeks to impart the unique flight qualities of this STOL-capable workhorse, created by an author with DHC-3 experience

Sounds:

• Scratch built 3D sound environment
• Accurate simulation of the powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine for your listening pleasure
• Buttery smooth engine starts
• Highly authentic beta range sound effects
• Propeller wash sound effects
• Squealing brakes
• Stall buffeting
• Audible cockpit controls (switches, levers, etc.)
• 3D sound positioning
• Realistic distance attenuation
• Custom weather sound effects

Special Features (Unique to the DHC-3T XP):

• Professionally created & tuned, high fidelity flight model including accurate characteristics specific to the DHC-3T.
• Four Body Configurations - Standard Wheels, Floats, Amphibious Floats, Skis, each with individually tuned flight models.
• Multiple loadout configurations, with passengers and cargo. Selectable cargo includes an externally mounted canoe!
• Custom coded and meticulously modeled PT6-34
• Custom electrical system with display of electrical load and operable circuit breakers.
• Custom over-boosting cumulative damage simulation.
• Unique flap operation which simulates the usage of the manually operated hydraulic pump and selector on the DHC-3T.
• Realistic locked / powered / free-castoring tailwheel simulation
• Icing effects on airframe and static instruments fully simulated.
• Custom FMOD sound design
• Richly detailed cabin with beautiful high resolution textures and smoothly animated gauges.
• Realistic and fully adjustable cabin and instrument lighting.
• Authentic sound environment, inside and out.
• Ability to completely hide yoke and column for ease of access to important switches and controls.
• Professionally created liveries based on or inspired by real world aircraft.
• Available layer-based paintkit for creating your own liveries.
• Detailed & educational flight manual
• Yoke Lock
• Accurately modelled pump operated flaps
• Power Lever with Beta Gate
• Condition Lever with safety guard
• Accurately modelled Emergency Power Lever
• Tailwheel Lock Switch
• Fuel Transfer Switch

System Requirements for the Turbo Otter XP are as follows:

All operating systems which are supported by the X-Plane 11 platform. At the time of publication, this includes:

• OS X: OS X 10.10 or newer
• Windows: Windows 7, 8, or 10, 64-bit
• Linux
  (While any distribution which successfully runs X-Plane 11 should be capable of operating this aircraft, distribution specific issues with X-Plane 11 that may causes issues with this aircraft are not supported.)
• The current release version of X-Plane 11 is always fully supported.
  Beta releases of X-Plane are unsupported; ongoing development of the X-Plane platform during the beta cycle may require our product to be updated for proper functionality.
• Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent. (Recommended: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster.)
• 8 GB RAM (Recommended: 16-24 GB RAM or more.)
• DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel with at least 1 GB VRAM. (Recommended: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel with at least 4 GB VRAM, GeForce GTX 1070 or better or similar from AMD.)
• 1.5 GB or greater free hard drive space.

For a limited time, MilViz have put an introductory pricing on the Turbo Otter with a five dollar (USD) discount. As of publication the Turbo Otter XP is $34.99 (USD), and when the introductory pricing ends the aircraft will cost $39.99 (USD).

The MilViz DHC-3T is available via their web store and can be found here. To view previous articles about Military Visualizations, click here.