~~~~ Hyper-Realistic Series~~~~
(BROKEN BY THE UPDATE)

The Horten H.IX, RLM designation Ho 229, was a German prototype fighter/bomber. It was the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines.

The design was a response to Hermann Göring's call for light bomber designs capable of meeting the "3×1000" requirement; namely to carry 1,000 kilograms of bombs a distance of 1,000 kilometers with a speed of 1,000 kilometers per hour.

Since the appearance of the B-2 Spirit flying wing stealth bomber in the 1990s, its similarities in role and shape to the Ho 229 has led many to retrospectively describe the Ho 229 as "the first stealth bomber". Later testing by the U.S. military found that the basic shape, paint and laminating adhesive composition would only provide a 37% reduction in detection range against the British Chain Home radar of the 1940s, but no significant stealth benefit against most other contemporary radar systems.

This is a digitally remastered version of my previous Ho-229. I made it much more streamline and added that realistic look I strive to achieve. However, by doing so, it lost some performance and maneuverability compared to my initial Ho-229. It still flies great but has some yaw wiggle after performing tight maneuvers. I love these new afterburner jets but they sure are thirsty. Even with nearly 2000 lbs of fuel she can't hop the distance between the islands at full throttle.

Enjoy! And keep the requests coming! Looks like the beta is wrapping up soon and everyone will be getting the update!