Miltech Simulations Teases Dash 8 for MSFS
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Miltech shared a teaser GIF of a PAL Aerospace-modified Dash 8 (likely a -300 or -400 variant) with no other official details yet. The studio also confirmed the U-2 is 90% complete with three variants (U-2S, U-2R, NASA ER-2), 27 liveries, 15 missions, and detailed systems like oxygen servicing. Two sceneries are in the pipeline: Berlin Tempelhof (June, 1960s setting with period aircraft) and Tonopah Test Range (July, covering Area 51 and Tonopah AFB in 1970s–1990s layouts). Miltech is also developing a web portal for flight data review and plans missions with chase cars and audio callouts.
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We have to circle back slightly to FlightSimExpo 2026, which just ended a week and a half ago.
Miltech Simulations has shared a recap of the event, covering two new sceneries, a major update on the U-2, and a surprise Dash 8 project.
Starting with the desert first, a single preview GIF was shared, and from what we can tell, the Dash 8 pictured carries a “PAL Aerospace” logo on its fuselage.
This company is known for heavily modifying, particularly -300 and -400 aircraft, for special military roles, including maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Miltech has not shared any other official information, aside from this single GIF, with no text explanation.
Tonopah and Berlin Tempelhof Sceneries
Miltech is undertaking two famous scenery projects with partner Sundownersim: the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada and Berlin Tempelhof Airport.
Tonopah Test Range
Tonopah is said to be releasing in July, and it covers a huge area. Included are the famed Area 51, in the older 70s/80s layout, and Tonopah AFB, set around 1990. Also modelled are various dry lake beds, references to historical projects, and even some alien-themed easter eggs.
Berlin Tempelhof
Miltech says their Berlin Tempelhof scenery is coming as soon as June, and it’s set in the 1960s, featuring static aircraft from BEA, Pan Am, and the USAF. The Berlin Wall is also being modelled, and a few missions using the Stratoware Bo 105 are also planned.
U-2 Update
The U-2 was confirmed to still be in development, and it has undergone many changes. Miltech says it has taken longer than expected, but it’s in a better place now.
Miltech is modelling three versions of the famous “Dragon Lady”: the U-2S (modern glass cockpit), the U-2R (older analogue), and NASA’s ER-2, a civilian version operated by NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Centre.
Miltech says the aircraft is now about 90% complete and notes that 27 liveries will be included at launch.
Along the aircraft, several related airfields will be included, including RAF Akrotiri, RAF Fairford, Groom Lake (60s), and Patrick SFB.
There’s even a fictional strip in Finland included, for Cold War operations.
Miltech also mentioned a web-based portal where you can review recorded flight data after landing.
15 missions will be included, along with chase cars, audio callouts during landing, GSE, and other vehicles. You can also handle your own oxygen servicing, Miltech says.
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