Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Beechcraft Model 18, a New Aircraft in Local Legends Series

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With the launch of World Update X: United States Today, we’re eager to unveil the fifth plane of the Microsoft Flight Simulator “Local Legends” series The Beechcraft Model 18. It’s a low-wing twin-engine utility plane manufactured by American aerospace maker Beech Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft is commonly referred to as”The “Twin Beech” or, more rarely called the “Beech 18” it has a capacity of six passengers in standard configurations, with the crew comprising two. The first flight was made on January 15in 1937, and then was brought to mainstream service shortly afterwards. More than 9,000 units were produced between 1937 and late 1969.

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With plenty of power because of its two powerful Radial engine, the metal-all-purpose Twin Beech has served needs that included passenger and cargo service, executive and business transportation, scientific, fire suppression and mapping. In during the Second World War, more than 4500 of the aircraft, dubbed the C-45 was used to observe the battlefield, for reconnaissance and bombing. In the present even though it is a bit old, it is in service. Model 18 serves in more than a dozen nations around the world, a testimony to its long-lasting design and robust construction.

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Model 18 Model 18 features a slightly-swept main wing, with a width of 47 feet 8 inches of traditional undercarriage, as well as an empennage with twin fins made up consisting of two horizontal stabilizers, as well as two horizontal stabilizers. The engine is two wings mounted Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 Wasp Junior 9-cylinder radial engines which can each generate up to 500 horsepower. Its Beech 18 has a range of 1,130 miles, and climbs at 1,200 feet per second and it has a service ceiling of 20500 feet above sea level. It travels at an average speed of 211 miles/hour, is able to stop at 77 mph and has the maximum speed of 230 mph.

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Model 18 Beechcraft Model 18 comes with 10 liveries, which include an historical Navy Aviator’s Club Xbox Aviator’s Club, and seven civilian versions. The flight experience on Beechcraft Model 18 Beechcraft Model 18 is an unforgettable experience for all pilots. The legendary machine has provided power and control as well as glamour to aviators for many years. Take a test now! It’s available through the Microsoft Flight Simulator in-sim marketplace for $14.99. Stay tuned for new “Local Legends” aircraft to be announced soon. Sky is the calling!

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Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC equipped with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam as well as for Xbox One and other supported smartphones, tablets and PCs with lower specs through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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