FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On

Overview

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On is a Steam DLC connected to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. It was prepared by Virtavia, published by Dovetail Games - Flight, and released on Jun 7, 2017. This page focuses on the store listing, screenshots, price, requirements, and its relationship to the main game rather than presenting it as a normal live-player game.

Store reviews and relationship

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On is a DLC, so player-count observations and tracked peak are not meaningful in the same way they are for a base game. The useful signals here are reviews, store recommendations, price, platform support, and the link back to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Language and system requirements

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, and usk

Recommendations and store value

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On has recommendation data pending. Twitch streaming and unit-sales estimates usually belong on the parent game page, while this page is better for checking the DLC, price, media, and store details.

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On overview details

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On is tracked as Steam Store content with pricing, reviews, packages, media, requirements, and its relationship to the parent app.

Steam Store description

In August 1946, Convair was awarded the contract to build the XP5Y-1 maritime patrol aircraft as a replacement for the troublesome PB4Y Coronado and outdated Martin Mars. Convair had ample seaplane experience with the Catalina and Coronado, as well as access to the development data from the German BV-222 'Wiking'. Originally developed to fulfil the long-range maritime reconnaissance role, the Convair XP5Y-1 was celebrated for its high-speed blended-hull design, intended to overcome the aerodynamic drag associated with flying boat hulls. Powered by four 5250 hp Allison XT-40-A-4 turboprops, it flew for the first time on April 18, 1950. At the end of WWII, the Tradewind's patrol/ASW mission was scrapped, however with the onset of the Korean War came new transport and 'mobile base' roles for the R3Y. Thus, 11 re-designated R3Y Tradewinds were built. Several modifications were incorporated into the new R3Y-1 including increased horsepower T-40-A-10 engines, new nacelles, shorter airscrew driveshafts and tailpipes, and V-shaped float struts. Convair later re-designed the nose and added a large hinged door at the bow. This new version was designated R3Y-2 and flew on October 22, 1954. A last attempt at salvaging the project resulted in a refuelling tanker conversion, but this was not enough to save the Tradewind. All were scrapped in 1959. Features Both R3Y-1 'Cruiser' and R3Y-2 'Bowloader' variants included. Virtual cockpit with gauges and controls. Stunning bump-mapped 2048-pixel texture sets. Very high quality native FSX models. Highly detailed and accurate beaching cradl…

SteamPulse editorial summary

FSX Steam Edition: Convair R3Y Tradewind Add-On is listed as a DLC with $15.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Downloadable Content, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Simulation. Because it is a DLC, SteamPulse focuses on its Store listing, relationship to the parent app, media, packages, and metadata rather than treating it like a standalone concurrency page.

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