[RELEASE] Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter for MSFS-2020 | Digital Aeronautics

digitalaero6606 · April 26, 2026, 4:56am

Introducing study-level Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter for MSFS-2020 by Digital Aeronautics

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Unprecedented visual similarity with real model based on photo-scanning and photogrammetry technologies and thousands of pictures taken from various airfields. Authentic interior and exterior full detailing and high-resolution textures.
A fully clickable cockpit with authentic avionics and systems replication providing realistic flight procedures and system simulations that give you an unforgettable study-level experience.
Comprehensive user manual based on the official documentation, including detailed descriptions of flight procedures and real-life checklists.
An authentic Flight Model (FM) implemented in strict accordance with Flight Manual specifications and real-life Mi-2 pilots feedback.
Realistic animations and visual effects, including signal rockets and aerobatic smoke.
Immersive illumination and night lighting.
Authentic sounds recorded exclusively from a real Mi-2 helicopter board capturing the full range of audio effects, including distance effects based on the user’s position.
Full VR compatability with exclusive ability to use only VR controllers to make the flight even more immersive.
Solid performance on any hardware type maintaining a FPS comparable to default aircraft at standard airport, often exceeding 60 frames per second.
Future model upgrade within the framework of MSFS-2020 version and diligent customer support.

Release trailer by Digital Aeronautics

Review by Polish Beta-tester Szkoła Latania DM-a:

Review by Beta-tester from the US Belatu42

Review trailer by Beta-tester from Hungary Flight Simulator Magyarul

Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter for MSFS-2020 is NOW available on Simmarket

INITIAL PROMOTION

For initial 2 weeks after release our first pilots will get an exclusive price of 24,49 € (30% discount)!

Users will get all subsequent updates for MSFS-2020 version for FREE!

EARLY PRICE

Period following 2 weeks after release the users can get the model for 29,74 € (15% discount) and all subsequent updates for MSFS-2020 version for FREE!

FINAL PRICE

Will be set to 34.99 € after adding updates to the model.

Note: Prices are indicated before tax.

SUPPORT:

Discord server discord.gg/Zk9sz5BfCN
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digitalaero6606 · April 26, 2026, 5:05am

First look Review by AvAngel

digitalaero6606 · April 26, 2026, 5:06am

First look by Crafty Simulations

digitalaero6606 · April 27, 2026, 8:31pm

Hello everyone! As you know our Mi-2 model has been on sale for a few days. Now it’s time to share our plans as regards to further project development.

MSFS-2020

We began collecting primary user feedback for our first update which will come around mid May and most probably will already bring Polish model version to MSFS! Polish version will include cockpit, livery pack and user manual. Following that, later there will be another extension update including livery pack based on user feedback and some other minor improvements. After that the model will have standard customer feedback and sim update support. The model will be supported even after MSFS-2024 release.

MSFS-2024

We received massive feedback from the community that wants to see Mi-2 helicopter in MSFS-2024! That is really great news for us and we are pleased to announce that the work on 2024 version is already underway! As we mentioned this version will be significantly different from the MSFS-2020 version.

What will be that difference:

Full walk-around mode will be added
Exterior interaction and ground maintenance will be implemented
Custom tablet will be implemented
Cockpit and exterior customization options will be added
New Hoplite modifications will be added: passenger, transport, ambulance, police, arctic, rescue, fire-fighting and aerobatic.

This is a preliminary list, some more options may be added.

We will also keep you posted on the MSFS-2024 version development news!

Stay tuned and thank you for joining our community!

digitalaero6606 · May 15, 2026, 10:43am

Hello everyone!

Great news for those who waited for MSFS-2024 compatibility and a few words regarding the Polish Pack!

We saw multiple queries regarding MSFS-2024 compatibility of Mi-2. Although initially we did not plan to make this compatibility, we see that many of you have switched to 2024 version of MSFS and we would not want to leave you waiting for your favorite helicopter!

The MSFS-2024 compatibility update will be available already in June so you can enjoy Mi-2 in the new platform even before the extended MSFS-2024 version is released later this year!

MSFS-2024 compatibility update will include:

All fixes to MSFS-2020 version (v. 1.1.0)
-3D fixes
-Decrease of inverted cone of the rotor,
-Setting the rotor brake handle to upright position
-Adding realistic twitching of the gyro-magnetic compass
-Flight model tuning
Fixing of bugs in MSFS-2024:
-Double avatar
-Sound issues
-Night lighting
-Flight model tuning
-MSFS-2024 SDK compatibility features related to 3D, lighting and walk-around mode

This upgrade will be for FREE for those who have already bought the current MSFS-2020 model.

For new users the model will be available at EARLY PRICE for the first 2 weeks (15 % OFF) after MSFS-2024 compatibility release.

The full extended version for MSFS-2024, sold separately, is still scheduled for later this year with all the features mentioned:

Full walk-around mode;
Exterior interaction and ground maintenance;
Custom tablet;
Cockpit and exterior customization options;
New modifications.

All customers who purchase Mi-2 standard MSFS-2020/2024 version will receive an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for upgrading to the extended MSFS-2024 version!

Now regarding what we promised for mid-May – Polish Update (cockpit, liveries and manual).

Part of the feedback that we received relates to 3D such as the wrong positioning of the fuel tanks as well as the animation of right front and back doors. Correction of these features resulted in changes to texture maps and consequently effected the liveries. Also a number of fixes are dedicated to instrument corrections (scale direction of magnetic compass, guide marks on gyro-magnetic compass needle), adding of external temperature indicator and first aid kit.

All this led to changes in our plans for next update, specifically the release date of the Polish Pack: liveries, cockpit and manual, moving it to the beginning of June.

We apologize for the schedule shift. We chose the path of quality over haste and hope you will support us.

Next week there will be a special post about the Polish Pack

We thank you for your active participation and really appreciate the support that you have shown across all of our socials in sharing your experience using the model.

This helps us become better and focus on areas that are crucial to you!

digitalaero6606 · May 22, 2026, 5:12pm

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that the development of the Polish Pack is progressing rapidly! It’s our pleasure to unveil the distinguished liveries of the Polish Pack, each one a testament to the spirit and legacy of Poland:

Polish Army – a symbol of strength and power

Polish Navy – embodying maritime prowess and tradition

Old Milicja – a nostalgic nod to the historic police force

Polish Police – a modern emblem of law

Polish Medical Air Rescue – heroes in the skies

PZL Świdnik from 007 movie ‘For Your Eyes Only’ – a cinematic legend

Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of Poland with this epic collection!

Stay tuned for more updates, and tell us what you think!

digitalaero6606 · May 26, 2026, 10:37am

Hello everyone!

We are happy to announce that we are back on Facebook and Instagram!

As we mentioned on our Discord server on 28th April, we have lost access to our Meta account (Facebook and Instagram pages)!
We were trying to recover it for the past month to no avail!
So we created new Pages:
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590003557809
Instagram: instagram.com/digital_aeronautics

Join us as we continue to build our community on these exciting platforms!

digitalaero6606 · May 31, 2026, 4:51am

First look at Polish liveries in progress!

PZL Świdnik from 007 movie ‘For Your Eyes Only’ will have a separate special post!

Tell us what you think!

digitalaero6606 · June 1, 2026, 11:11am

Polish Police livery

digitalaero6606 · June 10, 2026, 5:08am

[UPDATE 1.1] Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter for MSFS-2020 | Digital Aeronautics

Systems

• Fuel system. Corrected fuel transfer between tanks

• Hydraulic system. Operational pressure corrected

• Anti-icing system. Heating cycle and load behavior implemented

• Electrical system. Corrected power supply from converters and indicator lights

Instruments

• Added TNV-45 thermometer

• UGR-4UK course indicator. Initial course alignment, synchronization process, and ADF needle behavior updated. Added bolt into the vernier slot, corrected material of the vernier, added scale to the COURSE RP pointer

• US-250 airspeed indicator. Response to wind, airflow and direction effects implemented;

• USHV rotor pitch indicator. Realistic behavior during power loss

• KI-13K compass. Recalibrated, corrected scale and rotation direction, added decals, added heading index

• Pressure gauges. Corrected needle response to electrical power input

• Fuel gauge KES2097. Corrected behavior for more realistic fuel transfer indication between tanks

• RV-3. Added decals on the instrument frame

Powerplant

• Rotor RPM governor and engine response to controls made smoother and more realistic

• Exhaust gas temperature. Corrected start-up spike and gradual cooling after shutdown

• Oil pressure. Aligned with operational regimes

• Engine shutdown behavior made more realistic

• Fuel consumption refined according to documentation

• Corrected engine power curve across full altitude range (0–5000 m) according to GTD-350 performance tables:

(a) 0–750 m: slight power increase

(b) Above 750 m: linear power decrease

• Ambient temperature effect on engine power is controlled by simulator logic

• GTD-350 power curve is nonlinear; at +25°C and above, simulator may produce excess engine power • Added engine spool delay behavior:

(a) Raising collective too quickly can prevent engines from immediately reaching the necessary power, leading to a temporary drop in rotor RPM

(b) According to documentation, collective should be increased to takeoff power within 6–8 seconds

Rotor RPM corrections across all regimes

• Single engine at idle: rotor RPM = 40%

• Two engines at idle: rotor RPM = 50%

• More realistic rotor spool-up during engine start

• Smoother rotor deceleration during shutdown

• High power mode (right correction): rotor RPM maintained around 81%

• Adjusted rotor spool timing to operational regimes

• Adjusted rotor spool-down timing to idle regime

• Collective / engine RPM / rotor RPM relationship aligned with documentation across all flight phases • Collective 0–8: rotor RPM maintained at 81%

• Collective 9: rotor RPM 80%

• Collective 10: rotor RPM 79%

• Collective 11+: rotor RPM 78% and lower

Flight Model

• Improved ground effect modeling (hover performance near ground partially corrected)

• Rotor blade lift characteristics adjusted. Reference condition used for tuning:

(a) Takeoff mass: 3200 kg

(b) Outside air temperature: +18°C

(c) Pressure: 740 mmHg (H760 = 250 m)

(d) Hover height: 15 m

(e) Engine power: 93%

(f) Rotor pitch: 7.5°

• Rotor blade performance generally matches documentation in cruise modes, but some issues remain. With increasing airspeed, rotor unloading is insufficient, resulting in higher required engine power

• Autorotation.Simulator does not model freewheel clutch behavior, resulting in excessive rotor RPM decay after engine shutdown in flight. Other blade characteristics during autorotation are generally within expected behavior

• Increased aircraft responsiveness to control inputs

(a) Reduced instability in hover

(b) Improved stability with increasing airspeed

(c) Faster response in roll and pitch inputs

Interior

• Added labels to the fuse box cover and flare launcher panels

• Added missing bolts and rivets

• Added latch striker plates on the frame of the front right door

• Added textures to the wiring of ceiling lights

• Added bolts into the openings of lighting regulators

• Corrected shading on lighting regulators and anti-icing system controls

• Added sealing rubber for the front left door

• Added additional animations (levers, valves)

• Other minor fixes and improvements

• Added safety strap handles

Exterior

• Corrected position of the right fuel tank

• Animated right and rear left doors

• 3D and animation fixes for the front left door

• Improved tail rotor textures

• Other minor fixes and improvements

• Added rear left door latch

• Added sealing rubber for the front left door and added missing bolts and rivets

Doors

• Cabin doors fully implemented with individual mechanics for each door

• Interactive opening by dragging the handle with inertia response

• Doors react to helicopter flight dynamics (pitch, acceleration/deceleration, roll, yaw)

• Doors may partially open or close in flight if not properly secured

Animations

• New animated cockpit elements: door handles, buttons, latches, locking mechanisms

• Stops, locking levers and additional cockpit mechanisms added

• Additional missing animations added for cockpit, exterior and interior elements

• Reduced rotor coning angle

• Rotor brake lever now sets correct position depending on aircraft loading state in simulator

Controls & Performance

• Switches now respond to mouse wheel input

• Major code optimization and performance improvements

Protection

• Product protection system against unauthorized use (DRM)

digitalaero6606 · June 10, 2026, 5:09am

digitalaero6606 · June 14, 2026, 2:47pm

Mi-2 Hoplite was used for 007 film “For your eyes only” in Greek Meteora!

This iconic livery is now available in the Polish Pack update!

Photos: courtesy of The James Bond Archives / http://007.com AND