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SPAD S.XIII

Captain Sim

VINTAGESXIIIBIPLANEWW1HISTORIC

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The first installment of the WWI Collection is a digital replica of the famous SPAD S.XIII biplane fighter aircraft.

The S.XIII proved to be one of the most capable fighters of the war, as well as one of the most-produced, with nearly 8500 units built. It was popular with its pilots and numerous aces from various nations who flew the S.XIII.

EXTERIOR

  • Highly detailed and accurate model of the S.XIII
  • High resolution 8K textures Togglable options:
  • Wing damage
  • Fuselage damage
  • Wheel chocks
  • Tie-down ropes
  • Body panels
  • Cargo boxes, barrels, toolboxes

8K LIVERIES

  • USAAS S16594 (1918)
  • Belgium SP49 (1918)
  • France S4377 (1917)

COCKPIT

  • Authentic cockpit and instrument layout
  • Functional gauges and controls
  • Immersion clipboard, offering multiple togglable exterior options
  • High resolution 8K textures
  • Custom views

MISC FEATURES

  • Nimble flight model
  • User Manual
  • Repaint kit
  • Supports most features of MSFS2020 (rain/icing effects and more)
  • Supports a growing number of official livery packs
  • Sim Ops

The S.XIII is a single-engine, single-seat, World War I-era combat biplane developed and manufactured by French aircraft producer SPAD (Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés). It took its maiden flight on April 4, 1917, and entered service one month later with the French Air Force. The S.XIII proved to be one of the most formidable fighter aircraft of its era due to its speed, maneuverability, and armament.

SPAD constructed nearly 8,500 examples of the S.XIII, with many more planned before the end of World War I cancelled most orders. The airframe was adopted throughout the French Air Force and was also used by the Americans, British, Italians, and Belgians during the war. The S.XIII saw extensive use after World War I with the militaries of several countries, including those of Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Japan, Greece, and the Soviet Union, among others. Several are on static display throughout the world, although none remain in flyable condition.

SPAD developed the S.XIII from their successful S.XII, which took its maiden flight in May of 1916 and entered service with the French Air Force in August of 1916. SPAD fitted the S.XIII with a more powerful engine than its predecessor and added more armament. The increased power, combined with improved aerodynamics, made the S.XIII exceptionally nimble. During its operational tenure, it was capable of several mission sets, including air-to-air combat, air-to-surface attack, and light bombing.

The S.XIII features an open cockpit, a fixed standard undercarriage, and a traditional empennage. It was constructed with wood framing and fabric covering. During combat, it was armed with two fuselage-mounted machine guns and could carry up to four 25-pound bombs. The S.XIII measures 20 feet, 6 inches in length, stands 8 feet, 6 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 27 feet, 1 inch. SPAD fitted the S.XIII with a 200-horsepower Hispano-Suiza 8-cylinder piston connected to a 2-blade, fixed-pitch, wood propeller. The S.XIII had a range of 171 miles, an endurance of two hours, a service ceiling of 22,300 feet above sea level, and a top speed of 131 miles per hour.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED209 Km/h
ENGINEHispano-Suiza 8B V8
MAX ALTITUDE6650 m
RANGE315 km
MAX WEIGHT856 kg
FUEL CAPACITY113 L