Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Flight Stick, Throttle and Control Panel for Flight Simulation, Official Replica of the U.S Air Force A-10C Aircraft (PC)

Description

The HOTAS WARTHOG USB dual-throttle joystick is the result
of an intense collaboration between Thrustmaster’s development teams and
members of the “simmer” community. Exchanges and studies were carried out
constantly throughout the product’s development phase, in order to create a
joystick which meets the most specific and precise requirements of the
experts. The result is the HOTAS WARTHOG: A replica set of the joystick, dual
throttle system and dual throttle control panel of the U.S. Air Force A-10C
attack aircraft. From the Manufacturer The HOTAS WARTHOG USB dual-throttle
joystick is the result of an intense collaboration between Thrustmaster’s
development teams and members of the “simmer” community. Exchanges and studies
were carried out constantly throughout the product’s development phase, in
order to create a joystick which meets the most specific and precise
requirements of the experts. The result is the HOTAS WARTHOG: a replica set of
the joystick, dual throttle system and dual throttle control panel of the U.S.
Air Force A-10C attack aircraft.Weighing in at more than 14 lbs and using
metal for the joystick, throttle handles, and bases, the HOTAS WARTHOG
joystick is physically imposing. When you take into account the 55 fully
programmable action buttons and 2 four-direction hat switches, each with a
built-in push button (the first joystick in the world to incorporate such a
feature), it becomes clear that the HOTAS WARTHOG is in a class of its own.
Buttons and triggers require pressure identical to that of an actual airplane.
View larger Extensive controls and programmable LEDs create the most realistic
experience possible. View largerThe Most Precise and Feature-Filled Joystick
You Can GetThe joystick features 19 action buttons, along with a “Point Of
View” hat. It provides extreme precision, thanks to the H.E.A.R.T HallEffect
AccuRate Technology magnetic sensor system it employs: 16-bit precision (65536
x 65536 values), with no gimbals (cardan joints). What’s more, pressing on the
joystick’s buttons and triggers requires pressure identical to that required
in an actual airplane – a true first in the world of joysticks. Particular
attention has been paid to freedom of use for simmers, with the joystick’s
handle being detachable (so that it can also be used on the base of the HOTAS
Cougar joystick, if the user wishes), and its base being detachable as well
(allowing you to install the joystick in a cockpit). A carefully designed dual
throttle system allows independent control of two engines. View larger A
physically imposing joystick, the HOTAS WARTHOG is in a class all its own.
View larger Pull and Push Throttle System with Disengageable AfterburnerThe
throttle component has also been very carefully designed, with a dual throttle
system allowing for independent control of 2 motors: a locking system lets the
user either attach the 2 throttles together, or else keep them independent of
one another. The magnetic sensor technology used for the throttles (14-bit
resolution, with 16384 values on each throttle) provides unrivaled precision.
Switching to the Idle and Afterburner detents is carried out via a Pull and
Push system, for even greater realism. The Afterburner detent is
disengageable, allowing users to perfectly adapt the throttle control to the
type of airplane they are piloting. The throttles feature a total of 17 action
buttons, a “Point Of View” hat and a “mouse hat / slew control”.Control Panel
with 5 Programmable LEDsThe product’s final mechanical component, the control
panel, provides an extensive number and variety of controls. It includes a
friction wheel, allowing users to manually adjust the resistance of the
throttles according to their own taste. It also features backlighting for
functions, which users will certainly appreciate for night flights; the 5
programmable LEDs are also a plus for use in dark or low-light conditions. The
base includes a “trim wheel” and 15 action buttons, including numerous push
buttons with resistance identical to that on a real airplane and industrial
metal switches (2 or 3 positions) with highly realistic pressure.Innovative,
High-Performance T.A.R.G.E.T. SoftwareThe HOTAS WARTHOG joystick’s deadly
weapon is known as T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical
EdiTor). T.A.R.G.E.T is a software suite allowing users to test, configure and
program Thrustmaster controllers, chief among them being the all-new HOTAS
WARTHOG, but also the MFD Cougar, the HOTAS Cougar and the
T.16000M.T.A.R.G.E.T lets users create programming configurations which are
either more or less complex, depending on the user’s taste, simply by using
their mouse and the Drag and Drop principle. Three different programming
levels are available: “Basic”, to get started; “Advanced”, to employ more
advanced functions; and finally “Script”, to harness the full power of the
software. It should also be noted that in this software suite, the standard
Script language has been totally rewritten to provide more flexibility, new
functions and virtually unlimited possibilities.T.A.R.G.E.T is more than an
interface: it’s also a powerful software application capable of simulating
virtual devices such as a keyboard, joystick, mouse, and so on, in order to
simulate all of the actions required for these devices’ use. These actions are
measured on the axes and buttons of the physical controllers, but sent to
software applications via a virtual controller.In this way, T.A.R.G.E.T allows
for total interaction between different Thrustmaster USB controllers, with
simplified configurations in simulators, and the use of a single preset for
all controllers, rather than having to use as many different presets as
controllers. Finally, T.A.R.G.E.T includes built-in presets for well-known
games (both recent and older titles), and lets users create new presets too.
Super-stable, weighted base (over 3kg)

Features:

• Official replicas of the joystick, throttle and control panel of the U.S. Air Force's A-10C aircraft
• Detachable joystick handle crafted entirely of metal, with detachable metal plate for desk- or cockpit-style use
• 19 action buttons in total plus one 8-way point of view hat
• Dual throttle system with metal hand rest
• Control panel with weighted base. Super-stable, weighted base (over 3kg)
• Unique replica set of the U.S. Air Force A 10C's joystick, dual throttle system and control panel
• H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate technology
• 3D magnetic sensors (HallEffect) on the stick
• Surgical precision stays sharp over time
• 16 bit resolution
• 5 coil spring system
• Stable, weighted base
• USB connection with upgradeable firmware

Product Details:

• Brand: ‎THRUSTMASTER
• Series: ‎Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog (Windows)
• Item model number: ‎2960720
• Hardware Platform: ‎PC
• Operating System: ‎Windows
• Item Weight: ‎13.23 pounds
• Product Dimensions: ‎181.1 x 98.43 x 125.98 inches
• Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎181.1 x 98.43 x 125.98 inches
• Color: ‎Black
• Power Source: ‎Corded Electric
• Voltage: ‎1 Volts
• Batteries: ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
• Department: ‎Electronics
• Manufacturer: ‎Thrustmaster VG
• Language: ‎English, French
• Country of Origin: ‎USA
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No
• Date First Available: ‎October 11, 2010