Developer Flying Fries who you may know for the freeware “Scrapyard Monster” that was released in early 2023 has plans to release a payware version of the Hughes XF-11 Mk I. With development already charging ahead the project has an anticipated release date within Q1 of 2024.

The Hughes XF-11 was an aerial reconnaissance aircraft designed for the US Army Air Force. It is based on a highly modified version of a plane designed by Hughes as a private venture. Taking inspiration from the P-38 Lightening the XF-11 features 2 huge Pratt & Whitney Wasp engines paired with 8 bladed contrarotating propellers by Hamilton. The XF-11 had a reported top speed of 390 knots at 33000 feet and a maximum altitude of 42000 feet.

The XF-11 will feature a highly detailed interior and exterior model with 4k textures, an era-correct autopilot as well as the option to use a Garmin GNS 530 or GTN 750. Pilots looking for a more challenging experience will have the option to enable random failures with configurable severity. Flying Fries has stated that the hope is to have the aircraft released in February but there hasn’t been any information about a price for the plane. You can check out Flying Fries’ other works on their website here.

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