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Microsoft Flight Simulator now has the Antonov An-225 available to play
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 2/28/2023
Antonov An-225
Image: Microsoft
Microsoft announced yesterday (02/27) the addition of the Antonov An-225 to its Flight Simulator. The legend of six engines is already available for the PC version and will be available to Xbox players in March through a DLC (Downloadable Content).
The plane will be paid content and the proceeds will go towards efforts to rebuild the Ukrainian aircraft. It is estimated that the total amount needed could exceed 1 billion dollars, since, in addition to the components, the entire assembly line would have to be redone.
The cost of new content for the simulator is US$19.99, around R$106.00 at current prices.
The plane was considered for almost 40 years as the largest and heaviest in the world, but unfortunately, it was destroyed during the war between Russia and Ukraine on February 27, 2022 at its base in Kiev, Ukraine. This was the only existing aircraft of its type.
The plane was very well reproduced in terms of visuals and technical details. Furthermore, the simulation must faithfully reproduce the real flight.
Watch the launch video:
Antonov An-225 cockpit
Image: Microsoft
Antonov An-225
Image: Microsoft
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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