Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System (In Development)

[MuHcOw]

So, hopefully... one day.

According to VKB and Wikipedia... Release is planned before 12th Feb. 2021

VKB throttle will be released before the end of this lunar year. Unless the virus brings a new lockout, which remains possible.

[grinder]

updated product photos

Honestly we're itching to do so - but nope. Things changed in the world. There are companies (and their names are known) who are always happy to steal others' designs.
I do appreciate your interest, but please understand...

I totally understand. Thanks for the update. My throttle hand will just have to "twitch" for a little bit longer.

[kcshelby]

Please count me as yet another VKB happy customer (Gladiator-K) who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of your TECS throttle!

[Fri13]

I hope the throttle, when it comes, has a lot of buttons, like F18 on steroids, so it can be bound to any reasonable modern and less modern airplane.

Go look at Su-35S throttle and you get an idea. Warthog their is fairly limited really.
I don't want anyone else for base model (throttle module) that the grips, long linear travel and few buttons with extra lever.

I can hope for long throw, as that makes refueling and everything else so much easier. I hope for a detent, for WW2 and modern jets. And physical idle.

Looking their 3D models the throw will be around 15-20 cm. I would take 20 cm as minimum and 25 cm as maximum.

hope for additional dials around, to set trim axis in WW2, and ligths/volumes/....

All those for additional modules that people can attach to it. Just like their design.

And I hope for a side axis that makes sense for the Harrier, as well as flap lever/...

Just one or two would be nice, on additional module.

I hope for a speedbrake, typical for a speedbrake, which stays in one of the two positions.

As long it can be made just a click too. But all such are special ones.

[WelshZeCorgi]

Long throw for the throttles is a must. VKB seems to be the only peripherals manufacturer that understands the ergonomics of a Hotas should include decent throws.

that long S stick extension is about the only reason I can do formation and A/A refueling half decent, having max fine control over thrust with a long throw on the throttle would only improve it. Certainly over the Warthog throttle that's about as fine as a shale slide.

I would also hope that it is a linear throw instead of a rotating throw. It's annoying to try and work the buttons and axis on the throttle when it's on the ends of the throw, not comfortable on the wrist.

[Stonehenge]

Could the Gladiator NXT Modular Flight Control System be an indication of the upcoming throttle? Also in Q4?

[Fri13]

I hope it is before Christmas, and huge batch too so that majority can get dream throttle!

[WWCraven]

+1

[Papey]

I hope it is before Christmas, and huge batch too so that majority can get dream throttle!

+1

+2. Holding out to buy this HOTAS throttle

[WelshZeCorgi]

+3

[Aviators]

-1 take your time. no hurry.

[ADMRL]

+5 for the previous -1
I would like to have it for Star Wars Squadrons !!

[Drano]

I just hope it shows up before my starting to become flaky, ancient CH Pro Throttle finally dies! Love my GF/MCG-Pro, would like to stay in a single HOTAS eco-system if possible.

[Outlaw24]

Well it seems they have released several new products in the last few months, so I would think the TECS Throttle should be closer to it's release date. I just hope my current throttle holds on until the release, and they produce enough to complete all the potential orders waiting.

[WWCraven]

I just hope it shows up before my starting to become flaky, ancient CH Pro Throttle finally dies! Love my GF/MCG-Pro, would like to stay in a single HOTAS eco-system if possible.

In exactly the same position! My Warthog throttle bricked itself and I've had to revert to the old CH Pro, bad pots and all. Would be great if the TECS is released before Christmas as I figure that will be just about end of life for the CH.