Overview
This livery is a tribute to the historic flight display at the Beja Air Show (2022), commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa). While the real-world display featured the A340-300 (9H-TQZ), this "What-If" version brings that iconic design to the powerhouse A340-600, utilizing the registration 9H-SUN (the current flagship for Global Airlines).
The "Spirit of Yahweh" text adds a personalized, VIP touch to this high-performance commemorative design.
Features
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Ultra-High Resolution Textures: 4K/8K resolution for the fuselage and tail.
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The "Kiamaky" Tail: A precise recreation of the Persian Leopard graphic from the Mirpuri Foundation’s conservation campaign.
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Custom Normal Maps: Enhanced PBR (Physically Based Rendering) values for the fuselage, belly, and engines to ensure realistic light reflection in XP12.
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Detailed Belly Wrap: Deep "Hi Fly" blue belly with silver pinstriping transition.
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Authentic Markings: Includes accurate 70th Anniversary decals and the 9H-SUN registration.
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Custom Icons: High-quality aircraft thumbnails for your selection menu.
The Real History
In July 2022, Hi Fly made history at Beja Air Base. Commander Carlos Mirpuri performed a stunning display, including maximum performance climbs and high-speed formation passes with Portuguese F-16 Fighting Falcons. This livery captures that "Heavy Metal" air show energy and applies it to the sleekest variant of the A340 family.
Installation
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Download the
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Extract the folder into your
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Fire up the sim and enjoy the "Long-Boi" in its best attire!
Developer Note: This is a tribute to one of the best wide-body displays in modern aviation. If you like the work, please leave a rating or a comment! Happy flying!
Hi Fly displays an A340 during the 70th anniversary of Portuguese Air Force
This video captures the actual flight display at the Beja Air Show that inspired this livery, showing the A340 performing maneuvers rarely seen by a commercial airliner.
