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Hawker Hunter Mk.58
A legendary fighter reborn for the next generation of flight simulation
Step into the transonic era with an exceptional recreation of the Hawker Hunter Mk. 58, one of the most iconic military aircraft of the 1950s and 60s. Developed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, this add-on delivers an outstanding level of realism through meticulous 3D modelling, photorealistic 4K textures, a fully interactive cockpit, and a flight model validated by former Swiss Hunter pilots.
... A legendary fighter reborn for the next generation of flight simulation
Step into the transonic era with an exceptional recreation of the Hawker Hunter Mk. 58, one of the most iconic military aircraft of the 1950s and 60s. Developed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, this add-on delivers an outstanding level of realism through meticulous 3D modelling, photorealistic 4K textures, a fully interactive cockpit, and a flight model validated by former Swiss Hunter pilots.
Designed for enthusiasts of precision flying, historical authenticity, and high-performance aircraft, the SwissMilSim Hunter Mk. 58 offers complete immersion—from taxi to high-speed transonic flight.
Historical Background – Hawker Hunter Mk. 58
A Milestone of 1950s Aviation
The Hawker Hunter Mk. 58 represents the dawn of a new generation of jet fighters. Powered by the compact and powerful Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojet, it achieved an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio. Combined with a 35° swept wing and an all-moving tailplane optimised for transonic flight, the Hunter delivered remarkable performance—setting a world speed record of 1,171 km/h in 1953.
Entering service in 1954 and produced in nearly 2,000 units, it earned a reputation for robustness, agility and versatility. Operated by around twenty nations, the Hunter served as an interceptor, ground-attack aircraft, reconnaissance platform and two-seat trainer. It famously equipped the Black Arrows, the legendary RAF aerobatic team.
The Hunter in Switzerland
Switzerland introduced the Hunter in 1958, initially as the Mk. 6 before upgrading to the Swiss-specific Mk. 58.
A total of 160 aircraft were operated, including several two-seat variants. Armed with four 30 mm cannons and compatible with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and a variety of air-to-ground stores, the Swiss Hunter performed air defence, surveillance and ground-support missions for 36 years.
A major modernisation in the 1980s extended its service life until 1994. The aircraft also became the founding platform of the Patrouille Suisse, created in 1964.
A Living Legacy
Today, 72 Hunters remain airworthy worldwide, mostly with civilian operators, while around fifty others are displayed in museums. In Switzerland, approximately thirty aircraft are still preserved or visible.
Comparable to the Dassault Mystère IV, F-86 Sabre or MiG-17, the Hawker Hunter Mk. 58 remains a defining symbol of the transition into the transonic era.
MSFS 2024 Features
Modelling & Textures
- High-precision 3D model based on original plans and historical references.
- Photorealistic 4K textures for exceptional visual fidelity.
- Full use of MSFS 2024’s advanced rendering technologies (canopy materials, paint effects, reflectivity, complex PBR workflows).
Flight Model
- Developed with input from former Swiss Air Force Hunter pilots.
- Realistic, dynamic handling closely matching the real aircraft.
Cockpit & Systems
- Fully animated Swiss Air Force cockpit: switches, levers, knobs, and controls replicate the real aircraft.
- Functional instrumentation for an immersive and reliable flying experience.
- Fully operational gunsight with accurately modelled collimator.
- Realistic fuel system including active fuel transfer.
Cockpit Lighting
- Three independently adjustable lighting systems:
- Red instrument lighting
- Bluish UV lighting
- Red cockpit flood lighting
External Animations
- Nosewheel steering through differential braking.
- Automatic flap retraction based on dynamic pressure.
- Smooth, authentic mechanical animations.
Advanced Visual Effects
- Engine heat-blur distortion.
- Wingtip vortices.
- High-altitude condensation trails.
Included Liveries
- SAF Fliegerstaffel 20 (including the Clin d’Ailes Museum aircraft)
- Papyrus
- Patrouille Suisse
- RAF 92nd Squadron
- Blue Diamonds Patrol
Documentation & Tools
- Interactive checklist through the EFB.
- Full user manual available on our website.
Multiplayer & VR
- Optimised for formation flying and multiplayer sessions.
- Fully compatible with virtual reality for true cockpit immersion.
Relive History. Fly a Legend.
The SwissMilSim Hawker Hunter Mk. 58 for MSFS 2024 delivers an authentic, rich and visually stunning experience — a living tribute to one of the greatest transonic fighters of its generation.
Morane D-3801 (EKW)
The excellent possibilities offered progressively by the new Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) has incited us to propose you very quickly a version for this simulator of our first realization, the Morane D-3801. As all the capabilities of the old simulators are not yet available, this version does not include all the elements presented previously, notably the airfields and the missions typical of the engagements of the time. We plan to offer them progressively in accordance with the possibilitie... The excellent possibilities offered progressively by the new Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) has incited us to propose you very quickly a version for this simulator of our first realization, the Morane D-3801. As all the capabilities of the old simulators are not yet available, this version does not include all the elements presented previously, notably the airfields and the missions typical of the engagements of the time. We plan to offer them progressively in accordance with the possibilities offered by MSFS.
This first update offers you a second livery of the civilian Morane HB-RCF, renovated version and the only one currently in flying condition, with a livery valid until 2020 and a current one from 2021. The pilot of this version also has a new face in homage to Daniel Koblet, renovator and pilot. But also amplified exterior sounds, taxi and landing sounds, window icing and other improvements. Manuals in French, German and English are included.
You can enjoy the feeling of flying a WWII aircraft as the Swiss military pilots did in the 1940s-1950s, the improved Swiss version of the French Morane-Saulnier MS406, known in Switzerland as the Morane D-3801. At the time, the Swiss army concentrated its forces in the center of the Alps (called the Réduit), built many small airfields in the hard-to-reach valleys, and the unique Axalp firing range to train its pilots for mountain operations.
The Morane D-3801 has been faithfully modeled with its aggressive look, period liveries and flight systems and features. All based on the only Morane still flying and the experience of one of its pilots. Weaponry not included.
The 5 airfields modelled on historical documents from the previous version will gradually be made available for free download on our website www. swissmilsim. ch. The same will apply to the firing ranges. Missions may be offered in a supplement and will allow interested parties to take advantage of all the capabilities of this particular aircraft.
The complete manual in French German and English are part of the installation file, it is adapted to this version, it describes in detail the very particular characteristics of this aircraft and the differences with the previous versions.
Vampire DH-100
The de Havilland Vampire, also known as the DH. 100, was the second military jet to be built in the United Kingdom by the de Havilland company. It entered service just after the Second World War and has the unique feature of being equipped with a twin-beam rear fuselage. It was the first jet aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and the first jet aircraft capable of operating from an aircraft carrier. More than 4,500 were built, some under licence, and used by about 25 different countries. Switz... The de Havilland Vampire, also known as the DH. 100, was the second military jet to be built in the United Kingdom by the de Havilland company. It entered service just after the Second World War and has the unique feature of being equipped with a twin-beam rear fuselage. It was the first jet aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and the first jet aircraft capable of operating from an aircraft carrier. More than 4,500 were built, some under licence, and used by about 25 different countries. Switzerland tested it in 1946, followed by an order for 75 aircraft in 1949 and the manufacture under licence of 100 aircraft. Originally acquired as a fighter, it was used until 1970 as a fighter and ground attack aircraft. It was then used as a training aircraft and target aircraft for the anti-aircraft warfare. The last military flights took place at the end of 1990, many of them were sold at auction and some still fly in various countries.
The Vampire DH-100 underwent two major upgrades: the first in 1960 with the installation of an ejection seat and modernized instrumentation (artificial horizon and gyrocompass). The second in 1980 with the addition of UHF radio equipment and a transponder (IFF), which necessitated the lengthening of the nose, which became pointed like that of the DH-112 Venom of the time. The 1960s also saw the start of blind flight (IFR) for the Swiss Air Force. The existing direction-finding stations were supplemented by approach radar installations (GCA) and a very original omnidirectional talking radio system (NAFU). We intend to reproduce the operation of this system and thus provide our Vampires with blind flight and landing capabilities in a future update that we hope will also allow the engagement of the armament as realized in the P3D version.
Venom DH-112
The improvement of the DH-100 aircraft gave birth to the DH-112 Mk. 1 Venom, first flight on September 2, 1948. The Swiss Air Force became interested in this aircraft and tests were held 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 ... The improvement of the DH-100 aircraft gave birth to the DH-112 Mk. 1 Venom, first flight on September 2, 1948. The Swiss Air Force became interested in this aircraft and tests were held 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 outset.
In February 1954, the 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 aircraft were used as reconnaissance aircraft by 10 Squadron from 1954 to 1968. This was the largest fleet that served Switzerland. The new nose cone, introduced in the 1970s, houses a new UHF radio, a bomb aiming computer and a friend and foe device (IFF). The Venom was retired in 1983.
Our modeling is based on the latest MK4 Swiss version with instruments in metric values and texts in French.
Very detailed manuals in English, French and German are available in the “document” repertoire or on the Internet site https://swissmilsim. ch. A thorough study is recommended before flying this demanding aircraft.
FEATURES:
- flight model tested by former Venom pilots in the Swiss Air Force
- cockpit entirely realized in 3D
- 100% MSFS native animation code
- 3 different lightings by potentiometers
- reactor fire modeling:
- in case of too rapid gas increase
- if the reactor is operated at full power for an extended period of time
- compression effect
- pre-stall buffeting effect
- consumption according to the curves of the original manual
- speeds corresponding to the flight tests of the time
- visible wing flexibility at high G-forces
- ground steering with differential brakes (see manual!)
- Physically Based Rendering (PBR) textures, MSFS mod
- armament not yet available