The MP521 Engineering Flight Simulator is Merlin's core product. Used for all aspects of aircraft design related principles, from the classic stability and control evaluation, through to cockpit ergonomics, systems engineering, avionics and psychology.
The MP521 Simulator comprises a capsule with a six axis motion system, visual and instrument displays, touch control panels, and hardware flight controls.
Flight Software:-
Merlin's unique Flight Software, Excalibur, is a fully non-linear transonic realtime six degrees of freedom aerodynamic application.
Excalibur enables novel or existing designs to be created for the following types, or Hybrids thereof:-
Single and Multi Engined Piston and Turbo Prop Aircraft
Single and Multi Engined Jet and Turbo Fan Aircraft
Gliders
Fixed Wing V/STOL
Rotary Wing Aircraft with up to four rotors - and Auto Gyros
Aerostats (Airships and Balloons)
Low Earth Orbit Vehicles (horizontal or 'vertical' in take off)