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Introducing the VKB-Sim ‘Modern Combat Grip’ (MCG) Range of Flight Control Grips

(Shenzhen, PRC / Norman, Oklahoma USA / Utrecht, The Netherlands) – April 28, 2017

VKB-Sim ‘Modern Combat Grip’ (MCG) Range of Grips

After VKB’s initial announcement of the MCG Grip back in March of 2017, VKB HQ has gathered a lot of useful feedback from the simulation community across the web. This feedback changed the course of the MCG development and VKB has decided to expand the Modern Combat Grip range to include a total of three variants.

‘Modern Combat Grip’ Design

The real grip was developed by AVIAAVTOMATIKA in Russia for Sukhoi’s modernized Flanker series of fighter jets, as well as their 5th generation prototypes. VKB engineers adapted the ergonomics of the real Flanker grip for the use in flight simulations with only minimal design changes.

All MCG variants share the following design features:

Made with OMRON and ALPS buttons and switches

Grip made from ABS plastic (injection molding)

Contactless ministicks (analog* or digital modes) for Slew Control w/ integrated Push Button

Trigger 1: Dual-stage trigger

Trigger 2: Metal trigger (foldable)

Metal analog* wheel brake lever with contactless MaRS sensor

Adjustable palm rest

Quick release fastening

Optional external twist adapter** (currently under development)

* Except for MCG-TM; Thrustmaster® bases only function in digital mode

** Except for MCG-TM; optional twist adapter not compatible with Thrustmaster® bases

Specific ‘Modern Combat Grip’ features (click image to enlarge):

14 Programmable Buttons 5 Analog Axes 23 Programmable Buttons Compatible with Thrustmaster® Warthog™ and Cougar™ bases; no adapter needed *NOTE: To ensure compatibility with the Thrustmaster® controller base, the MCG’s axes controls (ministicks/brake axis) will function as digital hat switch/buttons only 24 Programmable Buttons 6 Analog Axes Trigger 2: Metal Folding Trigger with two position sensors (flipped up or down) Swappable thumb button (push button or 4-way switch with push) MSRP $99 (plus shipping) MSRP TBD* (plus shipping) MSRP TBD* (plus shipping)

*To Be Determined

‘Modern Combat Grip’ Production Status:

Currently in the mock-up production phase for final ergonomics validation and testing

Order availability, shipping date, as well as final MSRP for MCG-TM and MCG-Pro to be determined and announced at a later date – stay tuned!

Until next time,