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STECS Throttle System Mk.II - Standard
HOTAS or hybrid space pilots who want a tunable metal throttle to pair with a VKB stick for cruise and power control.
VKB's modular metal throttle and the brand's dedicated answer for HOTAS and hybrid pilots who want a real lever to pair with a Gladiator or Gunfighter stick. The Standard Mk.II sits on a heavy steel baseplate with non-slip pads, mounts to a rig or chair, and carries dual independent (linkable) throttle levers with a swappable detent system — five detent frames and a stack of L/V/W-shape inserts let you set afterburner gates, reverse stops or a space-cruise notch. It's loaded with on-grip controls including a pre-installed front ministick, a swappable side ministick and multiple hats, plus wheel encoders. For pure HOSAS it's optional, but it's a superb tunable throttle for cruise and power management.
This is one of the cleaner buys in its lane if the price and platform fit your setup.
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Specs
| axes | Dual independent, linkable throttle axes + analog ministick(s) + analog wheel axis |
|---|---|
| grips | MTG-L (2 buttons, 2 triggers, 2 wheel encoders) + MTG-R (2 triggers, ministick, wheel axis) |
| detents | 5 detent frames; L-shape, V-shape and W-shape inserts included for custom gates |
| ministicks | Front ministick pre-installed; swappable side ministick from a 5-position hat |
| platform | Steel baseplate, non-slip pads, MFH fixture for frontal extension modules |
| config | VKBDevCfg software |
Pros
- Heavy steel platform and all-metal build at a sane price for the tier
- Deeply tunable detent system — set custom afterburner, reverse or cruise notches
- Dense on-throttle control count plus two ministicks for big bind coverage
Cons
- Optional for a pure HOSAS — the off-hand stick already handles thrust/strafe
- VKBDevCfg software has a steep learning curve
- Standard config and modules can run up the real cost
Common questions
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