Microsoft Flight Simulator Continues the Famous Flyer Series with the Ford 4-AT Trimotor

Soar through the skies in one of aviation’s most distinctive and influential aircraft, the Ford 4-AT Trimotor, Microsoft Flight Simulator’s sixth Famous Flyer release.

The Ford 4-AT Trimotor is an aviator’s dream machine: an all-metal, high-wing, three-engine passenger, and cargo aircraft. Built ruggedly, it can operate out of some of the world’s most austere airfields, and due to its renowned forgivingness in the air, the Trimotor elevates pilot confidence to new heights.

The introduction of the Trimotor by the Ford Motor Company’s Stout Metal Airplane Division was one of the most important milestones in the early history of commercial passenger aviation. This sturdy, comfortable, and powerful aircraft enabled several long-range flights, such as the route connecting Key West in Florida with Havana, Cuba. Ford Trimotors were used by more than 100 airlines in its lifetime, which is testament to their reliability and efficiency. Even limited military logistic support was provided by the 4-AT.

It made its first flight on 11 June 1926 and was put into service in the following year. 199 aircraft were produced during production, which lasted between 1926 and 1933. This aircraft was operated by two or one crew and could accommodate up to 12 passengers in total, including the pilot. Henry Ford pushed the Trimotor hard and actively, helping it to become one of flight’s luminaries.

On its fuselage and wings, as well as on the tail section and control surfaces, it features corrugated aluminium construction. It is 49 feet 10 inches long, 11 feet 9 inches tall, with a wingspan 74 feet. This aircraft features a classic empennage with a standard, fixed undercarriage. It can also be equipped with skis or floats to operate on water or for takeoffs or landings in snow and glaciers.

Trimotors are powered by Wright J-6-9 Whirlwind 9-cylinder radial piston engine, which produces 300 horsepower. Each propeller is a fixed pitch, 2-bladed unit. The two engines, located on either side of the main wing and suspended with braces, are under each wing. The nose is equipped with one engine. Trimotor can fly 570 mile ranges, climbs 920 feet per second, and has an altitude of 16,500 feet. The Trimotor has a top speed of 162 mph and a maximum of 132 miles per hour. It cruises at about 115 mph.

Ford 4-AT Trimotor is available in five different liveries: Black Ford, Emerald Harbor (New Guinea), Spanish Republic (Spanish Republic), and World Travel (World Travel). It also comes with three types of landing gear (terrain wheeled or floats/skis). The classic will be free for simmers for the next week. Starting June 30, at 11:59 pm PDT it will cost $14.99. Explore the world from the cockpit of this iconic aircraft that has been rendered in exquisite detail – the sky is calling!

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