Project Description
The improvement of the DH-100 gave birth to the DH-112 Mk. 1 Venom, first flight on September 2nd 1948. The Swiss Air Force was interested in this aircraft and tests took place in England and Switzerland in 1949 and 1950. In April 1951, the Federal Council’s message concerning the authorized construction of 150 DH-112 Mk. 1 Venom aircraft was approved by the Federal Parliament with a commitment credit of 175 million francs. The license agreement included the Ghost-48 radial engine. It was produced by Gebrüder Sulzer AG and was installed in the aircraft from the 30th production aircraft. The Venom was the first Swiss Air Force fighter to be equipped with an ejection seat from the start.
In February 1954, Parliament approved the construction of another 100 DH-112 Mk. 4 Venom aircraft under license. 226 DH-112 Mk. 1 and Mk. 4 aircraft were used by troops as ground combat aircraft from 1954 to 1983. 24 DH-112 Mk. 1R were used as reconnaissance aircraft by the 10th Squadron from 1954 to 1968. This is the largest fleet that served Switzerland. The new nose cone, introduced in the 1970s, houses a new UHF radio, a bomb pointing computer, and an Identification Friend or Foe device (IFF). The Venom was retired from service in 1983.
Our modeling is based on the latest Swiss version MK4 with instruments in metric values and texts in French.
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
- The animations code is 100% native MSFS
- PBR textures
- Modeling of additional tanks (FLUNTS)
- 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 actual Venom DH-112
- Modeling essentially based on the Pilot’s Manual
- Faithful reproduction of the engine’s behavior, 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
- Compression effect
- Pre-stall buffeting effect
- Fuel consumption management according to the original manual curves
- Speeds corresponding to the tests of the time
- Visible wing flexibility with high load factor
- Faithful reproduction of the ground handling with the use of differential brakes
General
- Realistic sounds
- Very detailed manual and complete checklist (see links at the top of the page)
Screenshots
Videos
Compatibility
This product was developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
Prerequisites
No supplement is required to use the Venom.
Third Party Liveries
Disclaimer: The following textures were developed by people who have nothing to do with SwissMilSim:
Reviews
an incredibly rewarding experience to fly