9/10 VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle
HOTAS or hybrid pilots who want a flagship throttle, or space pilots who keep a throttle for cruise/power control.
Virpil's flagship modular metal throttle and widely cited as one of the best HOTAS throttles ever made. It offers dual independent, linkable throttle axes with two adjustable detents, adjustable friction, an analog slew ministick and a deep cluster of programmable controls. Aircraft-grade duralumin mechanics and VPC contactless proximity sensors give it a tank-like feel, and four detent profiles (Classic, Warthog, Aerobatics, CosmoSim) let it adapt from jets to spaceships. For pure HOSAS it's optional, but it's superb for HOTAS or hybrid rigs.
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Specs
| axes | Dual independent, linkable throttle axes + analog slew ministick |
|---|---|
| detents | 2 adjustable detents; 4 profiles (Classic/Warthog/Aerobatics/CosmoSim) |
| mechanics | Aircraft-grade duralumin, adjustable friction |
| sensors | VPC contactless digital proximity sensors |
| lighting | Programmable LED |
| config | VPC Software |
Pros
- Among the most precise, customizable throttles available
- Dual axes + slew + huge programmable control count
- A CosmoSim detent profile tailored for space sims
Cons
- Expensive and optional for a pure HOSAS setup
- Heavy and large — wants a mount
- VPC Software learning curve
