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VPC WarBRD-D Base
Buyers entering the Virpil ecosystem who want adjustable damping and duralumin quality without the flagship base price.
Virpil's compact, popular spring-cam base and the affordable way into the VPC ecosystem. The 'D' revision inherits the flagship MongoosT-50's independently adjustable axis clutch dampers, so you can run the stick fully free for raw inputs, semi-damped to steady your aim, or fully locked. It uses an aircraft-grade duralumin gimbal and a 14-bit native-resolution contactless sensor (0.02-degree detection), and every cam set now ships in the box. Swapping springs/cams means partial disassembly, which is the main usability gripe.
This is one of the cleaner buys in its lane if the price and platform fit your setup.
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Specs
| gimbal | Aircraft-grade duralumin |
|---|---|
| sensor | VPC digital contactless, 14-bit native (0.02° detection) |
| dampers | Independently adjustable axis clutch dampers (free → semi → locked) |
| camsSprings | Swappable springs (Standard/Heavy/X-Heavy) + AviaSim/CosmoSim cams (all included) |
| footprint | Compact, desktop or cockpit-mountable |
| config | VPC Software |
Pros
- Adjustable clutch dampers genuinely help steady long-range aim
- All cam sets included — no extra purchases to find your feel
- Compact duralumin build at a relatively accessible VPC price
Cons
- Changing springs/cams requires disassembly
- Grip not included — add a Constellation ALPHA or similar
- Often on backorder
Common questions
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