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Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Flight Sim Multi-Function Display Set - PC

Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Flight Sim Multi-Function Display Set - PC

Bottom line: The Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Flight Sim Multi-Function Display Set: 48 programmable controls across both panels: 20 buttons + 4 switches each; main trade-off: buttons are unlabeled by default: layouts are cardboard inserts, not screens.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 48 programmable controls across both panels: 20 buttons + 4 switches each
  • ✓ Weighted non-slip base is multi-position and detachable for custom rigs
  • ✓ 2 programmable LEDs per MFD make left/right identification easy when binding
  • ✓ Faithful replica of the U.S. Air Force F-16 MFD panel layout
  • ✓ Ships with 3 pre-printed layouts preset for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Cons

  • ✗ Buttons are unlabeled by default: layouts are cardboard inserts, not screens
  • ✗ Despite the name, no actual display: the center is a blank panel, not an LCD
  • ✗ 48 controls means a long binding session before the set is usable
  • ✗ Two panels plus bases eat significant desk width beside a HOTAS

Manufacturer description

The Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack turns two USB Cockpit Panels into a working F-16 style console for your flight sim setup. Each Multi-Function Display unit is a replica of the U.S. Air Force F-16 MFD, and the pair gives you 20 buttons plus 4 switches per panel for 48 programmable controls in total. That is enough to move radar modes, countermeasures, lighting, autopilot, and comms off the keyboard and onto dedicated hardware you can hit without looking down. Two programmable LEDs per MFD let you tell the left panel from the right while you assign bindings, so the mapping stage does not turn…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Thrustmaster MFD Cougar have an actual screen?

No. The MFD is a button panel modeled on the F-16 Multi-Function Display, not an LCD. The center area holds the included pre-printed cardboard layouts, and each unit has 2 programmable LEDs used to identify the panel during programming.

How many buttons do you get in the pack?

Each MFD has 20 buttons plus 4 switches, and the pack includes 2 panels, for 48 programmable controls in total.

Is this one panel or two?

Two. It is a pack of 2 USB Cockpit Panels, so you get a left and right MFD to flank a joystick or monitor.

Will it work with Microsoft Flight Simulator out of the box?

The set includes 3 pre-printed cardboard layouts with presets for Microsoft Flight Simulator, so you have labeled starting bindings. Other sims will need profiles you map yourself.

Can I mount the panels instead of using them on a desk?

Yes. The base is multi-position, weighted, and non-slip, and it detaches, so the panels can be removed from the base for a mounted or custom cockpit setup. Check the product listing for mounting hole specifics.

Key Features

  • 2 programmable LEDs per MFD, to identify the MFD during programming.
  • Multi-position, weighted, non-slip and detachable base
  • 20 buttons + 4 switches per MFD = 48 programmable controls in total
  • Multi-Function Display
  • 3 pre-printed cardboard layouts with presets for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Full Specifications

LanguageEnglish, French
DepartmentElectronics
Release dateJune 3, 2020
Type of itemVideo Game
CompatibilityPC

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