Project Description
The de Havilland Vampire, also known as the DH-100, is the second military jet built by the United Kingdom, with the de Havilland company. It entered service just after the Second World War, and has the particularity of being equipped with a double-braced rear fuselage. It was the first jet to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and the first jet capable of operating from an aircraft carrier. More than 4’500 examples were built, some of them under license, and used by about 25 different countries. Switzerland tested it as early as 1946, followed by an order for 75 aircraft in 1949 and the manufacture under license of 100 aircraft. Originally acquired as a fighter, it was used until 1970 as a fighter and ground attack aircraft. It was then used as a training aircraft and target aircraft for the DCA. The last military flights took place at the end of 1990, many of them were sold at auction and some are still flying in various countries.
The Vampire DH-100 underwent two important modernizations: the first one in 1960 by the installation of an ejection seat and a modernized instrumentation (artificial horizon and gyrocompass). The second one in 1980 by the addition of a UHF radio equipment and a transponder (IFF), which required the lengthening of the nose which became pointed, similar to that of the DH-112 Venom of that time. The 1960’s were also the beginning of blind flight (IFR) for the Swiss Air Force. The existing direction-finding stations were supplemented by approach radar installations (GCA) and a very original omnidirectional talking radio system (NAFU). We intend to reproduce the operation of this system and thus make available to our Vampires means of flight and landing without visibility at the time of a future update, which we hope, will also allow the engagement of the armament as carried out in the version for P3D.
It was recognized as demanding in terms of piloting. By reproducing its flight characteristics and systems very precisely, we will allow you to become familiar with its qualities and problems! A good study of the flight manual is essential to fully enjoy it (integrated in the addon and available for download in French, German and English).
Main Features
Aircraft Design
- Graphic model entirely realized in 3D
- PBR textures
- 2 distinct liveries (normal and long nose), each represented with 4 different registrations
- Modeling of the additional tanks (FLUNTS) on the long nose version
- Modeling of a starter Jeep (GPU) and its behavior
- 3 cockpit lighting systems: general, instruments and UV; the 3 systems are operated by 3 separate dimmers
Flight Model
- Flight model tested and approved by former Swiss military pilots who flew the real Vampire DH-100
- Modeling essentially based on the 1964 Pilot’s Manual
- Faithful reproduction of the behavior of the Goblin jet engine, with its failures and/or a fire:
- Management of the speed of maneuvering of the power lever
- Temperatures and speeds according to the manual
- Overheating management
- Extinguishing the reactor (flame out) in various undesired situations
- Management of the different power regimes
- Modeling of the cabin pressure and its failures
- Faithful reproduction of the braking system behavior with specific sounds
General
- Very detailed manual and complete checklist
Screenshots
Videos
Compatibility
This product was developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
Prerequisites
No supplement is required to use the Vampire.
Third party textures
Disclaimer: The following textures were developed by people who have nothing to do with SwissMilSim:
- Vampire DH-100 Camo
- DH100 Vampire RAAF 75th Squadron
- DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE DH-100: Canadian
- DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE DH-100: SAAF
- RAF/RN and Swedish Liveries
- Canadian Livery pack