Carenado Saab 340 Released

This is great news. A medium size Carenado commuter for X-Plane 11. Personally, I’m waiting also for the Fokker model, but that’s for later. On behalf of Carenado, I would like to share with you the following news.

The Saab 340 is, logically, only for X-Plane 11 and comes with a huge list of interesting features like high-end 4k PBR (Physically-based Rendering) graphics throughout, with ultra-realistic materials rendition (Dynamic reflections, realistic metal and dielectric materials, etc.), fully customized in-depth annunciator logic/aural warning logic/throttle logic, with friction control, gate, flight idle and flight idle override, custom EHSI and EADI instruments and custom MFD85 with moving map, all featuring detachable pop-up windows and much more. Let’s make a list for you. A bit easier to read, right?

Integrated FMS with detachable pop-up window (Laminar default)
Custom APS85 Autopilot with detachable pop-up window
Fully customized Custom Torque on Take-Off (CTOT) system
Fully customized pusher (anti-stall) logic
In-depth FMOD sound design implementation, including distance effects, realistic prop reversal effects, etc.
Functional gust lock system
Custom electrical system/Starter Logic/Fuel System/prop logic/Bleed Air System/Avionics busses/Hydraulic Logic (Requires, among other things, pressurizing brake lines prior to chock removal)/Electrical Temperature system/de-ice logic
Custom independent windshield wiper logic (with functional off and park positions)
Airspeed Indicator with “Barber Pole” and functional test sequence
RealityXP GTN750 support (with 3D panel display support)
Extensive VR support with snap points in every passenger seat (All knobs, buttons, dials, handles, etc. also optimized for VR usage)
Extensive HDR lighting with gimballed 3D lights and dynamically illuminated tail logo and ice lights for amazing night lighting effects
Ground steering (tiller) system
Includes air conditioning, pressurization, and oxygen system
Features reversionary logic for EHSI and EADI.
All passenger seats support seat backs, table trays, arm rests, HDR reading lights, stewardess call buttons.
Main door has optional retractable passenger stairs.
Functional stewardess control panel
Visible and functional Ground Power Unit
End-user customizable via Manifest.json file.
Goodway compatible
Engine design optimized for XP11.30’s new turboprop model
Flight dynamics optimized for latest improvements in XP11.30.
Support for “librain” plugin, including wiper support (requires separate plugin install)
Librain support also includes visual ice effects on windows.

The following requirements are needed:

Windows XP – Vista – 7 -10 or MAC OS 10.10 (or higher) or Linux
X-Plane 11
CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster.
Memory: 16-24 GB RAM or more.
Video Card: a DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel with at least 4 GB VRAM (GeForce GTX 1070 or better or similar from AMD)
755MB available hard disk space
INTERNET CONNECTION is required for installing this product.