thrustmaster® reveals its viper tqs (throttle quadrant system) product range, officially licensed by the u.s. air force and compatible with pc!

Rennes, June 26, 2023 — Since the release of the iconic Hotas Warthog, Thrustmaster has focused its efforts on developing a high-end military ecosystem for its community. This year, Thrustmaster is proud to release a new 1:1 scale replica of the Viper TQS, following in the footsteps of Thrustmaster’s iconic Hotas Cougar throttle released in 2002. Kick the tires and light the fires with the return of the legendary throttle quadrant system from the Viper, the world’s most widely-used modern multirole fighter aircraft.

On the occasion of FlightSimExpo 2023, the flight sim community had the opportunity to preview the Viper TQS range and experience high-end military flight hands-on.

KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES!

A legend returns with the Viper TQS range — the famous throttle quadrant system from the Viper, officially licensed by the U.S. Air Force and compatible with PC.

The range includes Viper TQS and Viper Panel, which can be purchased separately but are also available as a bundle: Viper TQS Mission Pack.

VIPER TQS

OFFICIAL REPLICA OF THE VIPER TQS

Take your cockpit to the next level of performance with this exclusive U.S. Air Force Viper TQS for PC. Experience unique ergonomics with a 1:1 scale replica featuring the metal handle casing from the legendary Viper.

UNIQUE FLIGHT KINEMATICS

You’ll love the faithful replication of the Viper throttle’s mechanical movement along its axis, with thrilling and smooth travel thanks to metal bearings. Viper TQS reproduces the real feeling with its legacy axis rail with access to Idle/Cutoff and Afterburner detents, via mechanical levers and handle rotation. It’s also easy to switch to a 100% linear axis.

ICONIC DOGFIGHT FUNCTIONS

Viper TQS provides you with real-world sensations via features such as metal control knobs, a Chaff/Flare slap switch to deploy countermeasures in air combat, and blackout switches for better immersion in your dogfights.

ADJUSTABLE FRICTION

Enjoy firm, linear travel with no dead zones on the throttle thanks to the adjustable friction. Die-cast metal construction ensures constant friction that won’t decrease over time, with 16-bit surgical precision thanks to the H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) magnetic sensor.

VERSATILE AND VR-READY

Keep your enemies in your line of sight! Each of the 21 action buttons is easy to access — and easy to find, even if you’re wearing a VR headset. You can also take advantage of the VR switch, allowing you to zoom in your Point of View so that you never miss any of the action.

SCALABLE THROTTLE

Unleash the potential of Viper TQS by expanding its flight and combat capabilities with Viper Panel (sold separately) — a high-quality, backlit add-on module with 43 buttons (including 11 virtual ones), landing gear lever, and jettison function (for emergencies), as well as one trim wheel (axis).

VIPER PANEL

OFFICIAL REPLICA OF THE VIPER CONTROL PANEL

Expand your combat capabilities with this exclusive U.S. Air Force Viper Panel for PC. Experience absolute realism thanks to the control panel’s design, which replicates controls from the Viper cockpit — including landing gear lever with indicator lights.

ERGONOMIC FLIGHT CONTROLS

Get ready for intense takeoffs, combat and landings with 43 metal action buttons (including 11 virtual buttons), one trim wheel (axis), MODE and PGRM rotary selectors on the CMDS panel, plus jettison, laser sighting, jammer and weapon launch switches.

ADJUSTABLE BACKLIT PANEL

Viper Panel provides lifelike replica sensations as a backlit panel with adjustable indicator lights on the landing gear controls and TWA (Threat Warning Aux) panel for absolute realism!

VIPER TQS MISSION PACK

Viper TQS Mission Pack includes all the elements of the Viper TQS range to offer the best flight sensations, inspired by the real Viper controls. This new pack includes the new Viper TQS and Viper Panel to replicate the realistic controls and premium sensations experienced by real Viper pilots.

COMPLETE YOUR ECOSYSTEM

Commercial information

• Viper TQS Mission Pack will be available at a suggested retail price of £449.99 / $529.99 / €499.99 in the following regions: Europe / Asia / the Middle East / North America.
• Pre-orders start August 23, 2023.
• Commercial availability starts October 11, 2023.

• Viper TQS (standalone version) will be available at a suggested retail price of £299.99 / $329.99 / €329.99 in the following regions: Europe / Asia / the Middle East / North America.
• Pre-orders start August 23, 2023.
• Commercial availability starts October 11, 2023.

• Viper Panel (standalone version) will be available at a suggested retail price of £199.99 / $249.99 / €229.99 in the following regions: Europe / Asia / the Middle East / North America.
• Pre-orders start August 23, 2023.
• Commercial availability starts October 11, 2023.

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