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Thrustmaster Viper TQS Metal Flight Sim Throttle Quadrant System - PC

Thrustmaster Viper TQS Metal Flight Sim Throttle Quadrant System - PC

Bottom line: The Thrustmaster Viper TQS Metal Flight Sim Throttle Quadrant System is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the flight sim gear category, priced around $369.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For flight-sim yokes, throttles and rudder pedals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 21 action buttons (including 2 virtual buttons), 5 axes, and disengageable detents

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Kick the tires and light the fires with the return of the legendary throttle quadrant system from the Viper, the world-famous modern multirole fighter aircraft — officially licensed by the U.S. Air Force. After years of developing the Hotas Warthog, Thrustmaster is proud to release a new 1:1 scale replica of the Viper TQS, following in the footsteps of Thrustmaster’s iconic Hotas Cougar. This 1:1 scale replica metal throttle handle for PC provides incredible realism and outstanding ergonomics thanks to 21 action buttons, 5 axes, and disengageable detents. Enjoy firm, linear travel with no…

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Common buyer scenarios for flight sim gear of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 1:1 scale replica metal handle of the legendary TQS of the Viper, following in the footsteps of Thrustmaster’s iconic Hotas Cougar
  • Throttle Quadrant System for PC, officially licensed by the U.S. Air Force for incredible realism and outstanding ergonomics thanks to metal buttons
  • Realistic controls, including the iconic CHAFF/FLARE slap switch to deploy countermeasures in air combat
  • Firm and linear travel with no dead zones for the new Viper TQS on the throttle, thanks to the adjustable friction
  • Full immersion thanks to ultra-realistic flight kinematics with access to Idle/Cutoff and Afterburner detents, via mechanical levers and handle rotation
  • 21 action buttons (including 2 virtual buttons), 5 axes, and disengageable detents

Full Specifications

11 scale replica metal handle of the legendary TQS of the Viper, following in the footsteps of Thrustmaster’s iconic Hotas Cougar
ColorBlack
Model NameTQS Viper
Model Number4060252
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, Switch
Button Quantity21
Controller TypeThrottle Quadrant
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesPC
Additional FeaturesWireless
Warranty DescriptionOne year
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Manufacturer Part Number4060252
External Testing CertificationNão Aplicavel
Compatible Video Game Console ModelsMicrosoft Xbox One S

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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