Just Flight has released an update on their upcoming Avro Vulcan for Microsoft Flight Simulator via their website today. The Avro Vulcan, developed by Avro/Hawker Siddeley, is a British bomber that took its first flight in August 1952. The Vulcan, also known as the V bomber, was developed as part of the British atomic weapon program, designed as a medium-range bomber with the capability of carrying one 10,000 lb. bomb over a distance of 1,500 NM. It can also carry standard bomb loads of up to 20,000 LBS.

The Vulcan's iconic shape is attributed to its delta wing design, which provides stability without the need for a horizontal stabilizer. The original Vulcan was powered by the Rolls Royce Olympus 201/301 low bypass turbojet engine, capable of producing up to 20,000 pounds of thrust and enabling the Vulcan to reach speeds of up to 561 knots with a service ceiling of 55,000 Feet. The aircraft was in service with the Royal Air Force until October 2015, when it was officially retired. Just Flight is focusing on the Vulcan B Mk. 2 XM655, which is located in Wellesbourne Airfield. The simulation will include air-to-air refueling and maritime radar reconnaissance variants that were once used by the Royal Air Force.

This progress update provides information on the progress made on the project by Just Flight. To ensure the Vulcan's unique engine sounds are perfect, Just Flight is "holding back" on the sound preview video. The team has made significant improvements on the interior and exterior lighting and other functionalities of the EFB app. The accuracy of the aircraft lighting has been improved by up to 20 controls in the cockpit using new reference material. Eight switches on the right console will control the exterior lighting, including air-to-air refueling, probe lighting, rotating beacons, and other indicational lighting.

The EFB has new features and user interface improvements, such as a configuration menu that allows for the toggling of various aircraft equipment. Fuel menus let you see quantities without using MSFS menus, and they also include options to control Air to Air Refueling. The radio system is also being worked on to improve operational flow for the user. The Vulcan's complex radio system will be streamlined for better usage in the sim.

Just Flight has not published a release date, but it indicates the release is on the horizon. To read the full update see their website here.

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