DeltaGliderIV

Delta Glider IV

The DeltaGliderIV (also known as DGIV) is the successor of the DeltaGliderIII, improving many details of it and adding a more complex damage model and cargo handling to it. It has recently been released.

Features

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DGIV during reentry

It inherits many features from its predecessor DeltaGliderIII, being still similar in handling and use as the DeltaGliderIII. Unlike the Delta-glider Mk.4, it does not have a virtual cockpit, but this missing feature is more than offset by the detailed and complex 2D panel.

• realistic crew support:
  • a living crew that realistically reacts to the flight conditions; G, temperature, cabin O2 level etc.
  • you can actually kill the crew if you vent-off the atmosphere of the craft
  • life support and alerts
  • you can actually hear your astronauts breathe as you travel between spaceships.
• improved cockpit:
  • realistic panels with many user-friendly and rather intuitive features
  • OrbiterSound 3.5 support, offering over 40 integrated sounds.
  • on-board flight computer with many displays and autopilots and ability to load user-defined ascent programs
  • a complete 2D panel in three parts with many systems; life support, APU, engine etc.
  • an autopilot that will help you during ascent, reentry, landing etc.
  • a Check-list MFD, extended since the DeltaGliderIII
  • realistic refueling that requires pilot's attention
• improved physics:
  • crew can EVA and re-enter the ship
  • crew can be exchanged between DeltaGliderIV and other spacecraft based on the Universal MMU SDK.
  • a ship reacts to flight conditions (no more unrealistic re-entry or landing)
  • the ship can become damaged by bad handling and crashes.
  • the flight characteristics can be configured in a configuration program, including engine type and life support system endurance.
• improved visuals:
  • The DeltaGliderIV can get damaged and turned into a wreck.
  • New glowing heatshield during reentry
  • reworked Delta-glider mesh that reflects the correct number of crew inside
  • new hi-res 1024x1024 textures with many exchangeable textures (Skins) available
  • can have many ships with different Skins in one scenario
  • 3 hi-res skins included with the base package
  • many external lights
• Cargo management
  • The DeltagliderIV is equipped with a small cargo bay, allowing it to carry various payloads, which can be handled by the Universal MMU astronauts.
• improved configuration support:
  • Full scenario editor support
  • a config program that will help you set the skin, crew, payload, power, fuel, life reserve, etc.
  • custom installer, no known install problems