SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere
FS2004 / FSX (SP2/Acceleration compatible) SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere, complete package, with full moving parts, animations, custom panel and a full virtual cockpit. By Patrice Grange. The SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere was “tail-sitter” VTOL aircraft (Vertical Take Off and Landing) developed by the French Engine Manufacturer SNECMA in the 1950s. Using the concept of the “annular wing”, it made its first flight on May 5th, 1959. Unfortunately, the test flights were stopped after an accident on 25 July 1959, even if the pilot was able to eject and to survive. The model has full moving parts and animations, an original custom 2D panel (an original bitmap by me) and a full animated VC. AS THE FLIGHT MODEL IS PARTICULARLY UNUSUAL (“TAILSITTER” FOR VERTICAL TAKE OFF AND LANDING, THEN A 90 degree ROTATION TO REACH THE CRUISE FLIGHT POSITION), PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS (DETAILED PDF INCLUDED). Please read the documentation for information how to fly this!
