First commissioned in 1975, the class was designed with gas-turbine propulsion, all-digital weapons systems, automated 5-inch guns. Serving for three decades, the Spruance class was designed to escort a carrier group with a primary ASW mission, though in the 1990s 24 members of the class were upgraded with the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) for the Tomahawk surface-to-surface missile. Rather than extend the life of the class, the navy accelerated its retirement. The last ship of the class was decommissioned in 2005, with most examples broken up or destroyed as targets. The class ran to 31 units and 4 Kidd class DDG general purpose Destroyers. 27 of the strategic Anti-Air and Space TICONDEROGA cruiser versions were also constructed, and the LM2500 engineering plant and AGEIS combat system have gone on to become the world naval gold standard. 2 unbuilt versions are also presented. DDH-997 Hayler was planned as a large hangar and flightdeck helicopter carring destroyer, much like the JMSDF`s Shiriane class DDH. Capable of supprting up to 4 LAMPS I or II helio`s, or the more capable SH-3 ASW helicopter, the Hayler would also have been able to operate and hangar the large CH-53E. Cancelled due to cost over-runs, the Hayler was completed as th 31st and last Spruance The last model presented is the Air-capable (Ghiradella) Spruance CVE. A study by Cdr.Ghiradella appeared in 'Proceedings' in the mid seventies, depicting a very light harrier carrier on a Spruance DD hull and machinery. Taking advantage of the significant growth built into the Spruance platform, Ghiradella schemed a 8500 ton ASW/Sea control escort carrier. With a air group of 4-6 Sh-60 or SH-3 helio's, 2-4 AV-8 STOVL fighter-bombers, and substantial gun/missile armament comprising ASROC, SeaSparrow and Phalanx CWIS, 5inch54 auto cannon, Harpoon ASM, 2 triple ASW torpedo launchers, SURBOC batteries; and a full range of radar, sonar and ESM, the design would have been well suited to ASW convoy escort and sea control missions. The vessel aroused considerable comment in naval circles, and was under serious consideration during the cold war. This is an impression of the Spruance`s for FSX, for use with AICarriers2 or other traffic compiles. The base model is from 3DS warehouse, and has been totaly rebuilt to reduce poly count,fix scale, added detail,versions and is totaly texture mapped. The models cover the ASROC,ABL and VLS Spruance destroyers, all 4 Kidd class DDG`s, DDH Hayler as planned, and an impression of Cdr.Gihradella`s CVE Spruance, in FSX service as the CVE-128 Ernest. E Evans class. Offered in attached effect and no effects versions, minor animations(radar), mapped lighting and landable decks.

FSX Boeing 787-8 Brussels Airlines with VC for FSX Model by TDS/ Tenkuu Developers Studio with advanced 737-800 VC added. Includes utility for ground services, Passenger buses, cargo, stairs, refuelling etc (find it under - Views - Instrument panel - Util) The wonderful new Boeing 787-8 from TDS will be enjoyed by many more people who do not know how to install a VC into a FSX native model. So now the 787-8 has the nearest VC I can find -- the 737-800. The layout fof the 787 cockpit is not a million miles away from the advanced 737-800. The VC is the Alejandro Rojas Lucena/FSND fantastic revised Boeing 737-800 VC model. This VC model includes Working wipers (right mouse click on switch) with rain effect. Switches for LCD Screens, EICAS, PFD, MFT. Autobrake switch. Opening pilots window. Cabin Lights switch. Realistic FMC. Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), More Realistic night VC textures. There are custom Boeing sounds included for that extra realism. High quality textures by G Catena Model is not modified in any way. Just the VC added and aircraft.cfg edited to allow correct VC views. TDS wonderful native FSX Boeing 787-8 model. See VC docs to get the best out of the VC and FMC. Assembled and prepared for FSX by Chris Evans.

2D panel (no VC) for the spy aircraft Lockheed SR 71 Blackbird. Based on pictures found on the internet. All custom gauges in xml. Please look at instructions for installation and configuration in the readme.txt file.

This scenery was not made to make fun or make light of the Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico; this scenery is in tribute to the people who died and still fighting to clean this terrible mess up .The creators of this scenery Fully support the Fishermen who may loose there livelihood over this disaster! Created with GMAX and SDK. By Jim Abbey Start at Pensacola NAS and head south east ! You can’t miss it!

Update of configuration and flight dynamics for freeware BAe Hawk and MDD BAe Goshawk jet trainers made by IRIS.

Airbus A320 Volareweb.com "I-WEBB", Model by IFDG. Textures by Gustavo La Cruz

FlightGear v2.12 Flightgear complete free open source flight simulator for the home PC. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include improved usability, better terrain rendering and a fully scriptable 2D rendering system.FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide seamless scenery database, a multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language, and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute.

Boeing 737-800 Tarom - YR-BGR Tarom is the flag carrier and oldest currently operating airline of Romania. Upgraded to FSX using Alrot's revised Boeing 737-800 VC. This model includes Working wipers (right mouse click on switch) with rain effect. Switches for LCD Screens, EICAS, PFD, MFT. Autobrake switch. Opening pilots window. Cabin Lights switch. Realistic FMC. Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), More Realistic night textures. FSX native model winglet by Skyspirit/Project Opensky. Textures by Mathieu Vos. VC by Alejandro Rojas Lucena (Alrot). Modified for FSX by Chris Evans.

Created With FSDS V3.5 used textures from the FS Shipyards Oscar class sub ,the Sub Submerges to periscope depth and has a 12 Missile compartments on the rear behind the sail.

The Martin MB-2 was the first All American Bomber design produced in quantity. It first flew in 1920. This is the plane Gen. Billy Mitchell used to prove an airplane could sink a battleship. It saw service until it was replaced by the Keystone Bombers in the late 20's. This is a native FSX Acceleration project. It has the usual animations and DXT5.dds textures. The VC is based on a real photo and has animated flight controls. The gauges are default except for some original 3D switches. There is no 2D panel. The livery is for the 96th Bomber Squadron based at Langley field. By Paul Clawson