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Horten IX / Ho 229
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Discover the Horten Ho 229, a groundbreaking German prototype fighter/bomber from World War II. This innovative aircraft, known for its speed, agility, and stealth capabilities, introduced advanced features like an ejection seat and pressurized cockpit. With a range of liveries, custom animations, and detailed cockpit wear, experience aviation history like never before in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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The Horten Ho 229 was a German prototype fighter/bomber that was designed by Reimar and Walter Horten during World War II. It was one of the first flying wing aircraft to be powered by jet engines, and had several remarkable features, such as: It was very fast and agile, capable of reaching speeds of up to 977 km/h (607 mph) and performing tight turns and rolls. It could also fly at high altitudes, up to 15,000 m (49,000 ft), making it difficult to intercept by allied fighters.

It was very stealthy, due to its low radar cross-section and its use of a special wood-based material called "charcoal mixture" that absorbed radar waves. It was estimated that the Ho 229 would have been invisible to radar at distances greater than 80% of its range.

It was very advanced, incorporating features such as an ejection seat, a pressurized cockpit, a tricycle landing gear. It also had a sophisticated weapons system, consisting of two 30 mm cannons and two 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs.

The Ho 229 was the only design that came close to meeting the "3×1000" requirement issued by Hermann Göring, the head of the Luftwaffe, for a light bomber that could carry 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) of bombs over 1,000 km (620 mi) at 1,000 km/h (620 mph). However, the project faced many challenges and delays, such as the lack of suitable production facilities, the interference of rival companies, the shortage of materials and fuel, and the Allied bombing raids. Only three prototypes were built, and only one of them flew, before the project was captured by the American forces in 1945.

The Ho 229 was a remarkable aircraft that was ahead of its time, and may have influenced many later designs, such as the Northrop B-2 Spirit and the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk. It is considered by some to be the first true stealth aircraft in history. The only surviving prototype, the Ho 229 V3, is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C

Product Features

  • Product manual (please read)
  • 18 liveries
  • Night fighter variant
  • Wooden prototype
  • Custom flight model
  • "Wheel barrow" take-off effect
  • Stable a low and high speeds
  • Custom pilot animations linked to the control stick and rudder pedals
  • Custom animations
  • Customized sounds
  • Custom landing gear animation with wires, pistons and pulleys
  • Custom gauges (metric)
  • Custom gauge needle vibrations
  • Engine flames (toggleable)
  • Engine heat glow (above 90%)
  • Custom APU starters and sounds
  • Opening canopy with custom sounds
  • Custom decals
  • Custom cameras
  • Oxygen system
  • Working circuit breakers
  • Detailed Jumo 004 engines
  • Wingtip vortex effects
  • Custom engine smoke effects
  • Custom landing gear and flap lights
  • Custom low fuel lights
  • Working pitot and canopy heat (de-ice)
  • Fully VR compatible
  • Working sight (hidden by default)
  • GPS (GNS430), ADF, Transponder, Autopilot
  • Working radio navigation beacon indicator 
  • Hideable control stick
  • Authentic cockpit wear and tear
  • Highly detailed roughness and normal maps
  • Dimmable red cockpit lighting
  • Removable rear engine covers
  • Options clipboard
  • Full checklists for startup and shutdown
  • Custom wheel chocks and ladder (parking brakes applied)
  • Gun effects

** Flight model should be set to "MODERN" in the settings menu **
** Pilot model is NOT included, it is available as a separate (payware) download from GotFriends **

Latest Update: 1.2 (May 26, 2024)
The crash detection was corrected, as the SDK aircraft editor was resetting values.

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  • Changelogs
  • Reviews
  • EULA
Requirements

  • Windows PC. This product is not supported on Xbox.
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator (Standard, Deluxe or Premium Deluxe PC/Steam edition)
  • 2.29 GB hard drive space

Installation Method

Drag and Drop

Current Version

1.2 from May 26, 2024

Installation Size

2.29 GB

Download Size

1.11 GB

Changelogs

Update - 1.2 on May 26, 2024

The crash detection was corrected, as the SDK aircraft editor was resetting values.

Update - 1.1 on May 02, 2024

Engine spool rates adjusted
Added collimated sight
Sight camera adjusted
Engine temperatures adjusted
Engine RPM adjusted
Added user manual
Flap indicator lights corrected
Landing gear indicator lights corrected
Gun tracer position adjusted

Update - 1.01 on April 18, 2024

Added updated user manual with engine starter location page.

Initial File Release on April 14, 2024

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Timebandit76
2 years ago

The Horten Ho 229 is a fantastic addition to any virtual pilot's collection. Its impressive visuals and enjoyable flight mechanics make it not just fun to fly, but a truly immersive VR experience. Whether you're a seasoned virtual pilot or a newcomer to VR aviation, the Horten Ho 229 by Rara Avis Sim is sure to provide hours of enjoyment.

Domaxe
2 years ago

Like it very much. Detailed, nice sound on start-up. Great overall and one of my favorites for now.

Thank you, just so you know there is an update coming to fix the engine spool up and RPM.

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Horten IX / Ho 229 is licensed to you by Rara-Avis Sims. By purchasing this item, you agree to their End User License Agreement.

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