The F7F Tigercat, which was derived from Grumman's first twin-engine fighter, the XF5F-1 Skyrocket, appeared as the result of a Navy request in June 1941 for development of a larger, twin-engine fighter for use on board the planned large aircraft carriers (Midway-class). The airplane was the first twin-engine fighter ordered in large quantities and the first carrier aircraft to incorporate tricycle landing gear. Built in single and two-seat variants, the heavily ar... F7F-3 Tigercat for MSFS
The F7F Tigercat, which was derived from Grumman's first twin-engine fighter, the XF5F-1 Skyrocket, appeared as the result of a Navy request in June 1941 for development of a larger, twin-engine fighter for use on board the planned large aircraft carriers (Midway-class). The airplane was the first twin-engine fighter ordered in large quantities and the first carrier aircraft to incorporate tricycle landing gear. Built in single and two-seat variants, the heavily armed fighter served in ground support, night fighter and photo reconnaissance roles after World War II and in Korea.
Tigercat variants included :
Clean variant - No external stores. 3 fictional 'racers', also no guns or cannons. Fighter variant - Carries one belly drop tank. The typical day fighter loadout. Rockets variant - Carries two underwing drop tanks and eight unguided rockets. The typical ground attack loadout.
Features :
- folding wings - in-game checklist - Wwise sounds package with multi-stage engines, pilot's slide canopy muting, switch clicks and other unique cockpit sounds - very detailed cockpit with numerous animations and mousable controls - retractable crew steps - togglable pilot figure - canopy glass rain effects - animated cowl flaps - animated and functional tail hook - animated oil cooler exit doors on wings - authentic flight model - 3 unique flight models (based on drop tanks weight) - 23-page illustrated User Operating Manual - source texture files avaliable for livery artists
