These might seem like nit-picks, but at present, the current issues with the engines simply don't create that feeling of a truly roaring jet engine that we crave when we spend $30 on a simulated plane.

I had hoped to see the new dynamic sonic boom effect introduced by the Asobo F-18 to be present here not only is the sonic boom completely missing - either as a stock sound when passing Mach 1, or as a dynamic, camera-pan-driv-Įn boom as on the F-18 - but the engine sounds themselves are in need of some additional balancing / mixing work. The plane's engine glow is flat and overly yellow, not quite managing to achieve the appearance of controlled combustion spitting out the back of a powerful jet engine. The plane's engine effects (both graphical and audio) are of surprisingly poor quality relative to the Asobo F-18 Hornet and to other 3rd party fighters that have been available for months. What disappoints me are the basic details that are missing from the launch version's visual / audio experience when compared to other mods in this price bracket. The team clearly knew there were unique elements of these craft that they'd have to *nail*, and you know what? They nailed those elements. In all, this sort of novelty tends to be where the release version of the F-35 excels: In its detailed attention to components that set the aircraft apart from its contemporaries, both in the simulator and IRL. Vertical take-off and landing is an absolute joy, and is an entirely new way to experience MSFS. The VTOL systems and carrier launch feature in the B-model and C-model, respectively, are some of the package's strongest components. The wing vapor effects are particularly well done, considering this is not a standardized, first-party effect. Let's start with the good: The plane (mostly) looks fantastic, and the detail of the cockpit and PCD (Panoramic Cockpit Display) makes this one of the most unique experiences in early 2022 for MSFS enthusiasts. I have looked forward to this release for months, I deeply respect and admire the team's efforts, and it gives me no pleasure to give it anything less than five stars. The passion they clearly poured into not only the design of this aircraft, but also the communication of its release scheduling (as it coincided with SU7 woes), is second to none. This is a strong release version for the long-awaited F-35 from the team at IndiaFoxtEcho. Will elaborate below, and update score as updates address some of the flaws. This three star rating is the result of combined high and low marks across the entire package as sold at initial release.

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