Hello Everyone, and welcome back to another Miltech Simulations Dev Blog.

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MH60 and the Future

MH60 has been our most successful release to date. The aircraft now ranks as the best-rated helicopter in the MSFS Marketplace along with CH47, and community satisfaction is very high.

However, no release is perfect. There are various pending bugs to address. You may expect a new update to drop in the upcoming weeks, primarily focusing on these:

APU Fuel Valves closing, making APU INOP.
Multiplayer compatibility and model-matching improvements.
MFD Stability improvements to avoid coherent or map crashes.
Tweaked engine values (Torque, Ng)
Adding explosion effects to hellfire craters (PC Only)
Improvements to Autopilot and Trims

MSFS2024 Marketplace Release

As some of you may be aware, we've had some trouble getting the MH60 through MSFS2024 Marketplace Ingestion. Several errors have arisen, and the Microsoft Marketplace engineering team is actively investigating. Unfortunately, as of today (September 7th), we don’t yet have any new information or a confirmed release date. We remain hopeful the matter will be resolved in the coming days, allowing us to move forward with release.

Officially announcing: Miltech Simulations UH60, in partnership with Blackbird Simulations

Due to popular demand, we are expanding the ‘Hawk’ family with the addition of the iconic UH60.

Our initial focus will be on the Alpha and Lima variants, offering cockpit variety to suit different preferences. Both versions remain widely operated today, by private owners as well as armed forces around the world. Mike and other S70 variants are currently not planned.

While the UH60 shares some similarities with the MH60, it also features significant differences. For this reason, it will be released as a separate, standalone aircraft, with potential discounts for MH60 owners.

As for timing, the UH60 is currently planned for release in early 2026.

Mission Hub and the Future

Mission Hub has already proven to be a great success, with many users embracing its flexibility and creative potential. At the same time, we recognize that there are areas that need refinement and improvement. We are preparing the first major update, scheduled to release soon. Several bugs and instability issues have been resolved, along with new assets and functions being added.

The full tentative changelog is available here: https://miltechsimulations.talkyard.net/-353/miltech-mission-hub-release-notes

MS Marketplace Release (PC, Xbox)

Miltech Mission Hub is scheduled to release on the Microsoft Marketplace for PC and Xbox this September. During early testing, it became clear that additional optimization was needed for the Xbox platform, which has strict LOD and memory requirements. With Version 1.0.1, many of these improvements have been completed, paving the way for the product’s release on Xbox.

Please note that at launch, Xbox users will not be able to share missions or access community-created missions. We are actively working on a cloud-based mission sharing solution to bring this functionality in a future update.

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Skyraider

The Skyraider is a legendary aircraft, renowned for its rugged design, unmatched versatility, and ability to carry an extraordinary payload. Serving with distinction throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Skyraider earned its place in history as the ultimate close air support and ground-attack platform. It is one of the most important and remembered carrier-based aircraft of the second half of the 20th century, and among the few that successfully transitioned to large-scale land-based operations. With over 3,000 aircraft built and more than four decades of service, it was a true workhorse of military aviation.

Miltech Simulations has once again partnered with Blackbird Simulations to create a faithful rendition of this aircraft for MSFS2020 and MSFS2024.

Features

Ultra-detailed 3D Model crafted by Blackbird Simulations
Immersive animations and effects that bring the aircraft to life, from folding wings and startup smoke to realistic rotor impact damage
CFD Flight Model validated by subject matter experts.
Realistic soundset created by Echo 19, from recordings of the real aircraft.
Full weapons system, featuring GBU bombs with impact craters and explosion effects, missiles and rocket launchers, cannons, and even the iconic ‘Toilet Bomb.’
MISSION HUB: The aircraft will include a mission pack with over 10 Missions to be executed using Mission Hub.
SUPERCARRIER PRO: Two new Vietnam-era Aircraft Carriers added for no additional cost: CV-11 Intrepid and CV-10 Yorktown. These carriers can also be placed with Mission Hub.

Project Status

The aircraft is now in its final stages of development. Sounds are being integrated, and documentation is being created, before moving into Beta Testing. 3D Modeling of "misc content", such as included Carriers and Mission Packs is ongoing.

Release Schedule and Pricing

While we cannot provide an exact release date at this time, the project is already well advanced in its development cycle. As reflected in the Project Status, the aircraft is approaching completion and release is not far off.

Skyraider is set to release at a price point of 24.99 USD$, on Miltech Simulations Store, IniBuilds, Blackbird Simulations Store and MS Marketplace (PC and Xbox).

This aircraft is for FS2020 and FS2024.

Wake me up when September ends?

Next DevBlog will include new insights and updates on the CH53, U2, and an exciting new unannounced project. 👀👀

Miltech Simulations - September Dev Blog