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Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII - Official U.S. Air Force Replica - PC

Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII - Official U.S. Air Force Replica - PC

Bottom line: The Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the flight sim gear category, priced around $552.44 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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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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Manufacturer description

Immerse yourself in the iconic world of military flight simulation with HOTAS WARTHOG MKII. This bundle features a redesigned base that's smoother and sturdier, while retaining the official U.S. Air Force license thanks to the 1:1 scale reproduction of the VIPER flight stick and the legendary HOTAS throttle from the A-10C WARTHOG. This new generation represents a significant evolution of Thrustmaster's famous HOTAS WARTHOG. The mechanism has been completely redesigned to offer enhanced smoothness and durability, while the modernized electronics ensure full compatibility with the entire…

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Key Features

  • ✈️ Complete military bundle: Includes Thrustmaster's redesigned, smoother and sturdier HOTAS WARTHOG base, the iconic A-10C Warthog throttle, and the official 1:1 scale replica of the U.S. Air Force VIPER flight stick.
  • 🎖️ Officially-licensed U.S. Air Force VIPER flight stick grip: 1:1 scale replica of the VIPER flight stick, faithful to the original with its 19 action buttons, including a 2-step trigger and an 8-way PoV hat switch for total control in combat.
  • 🛩️ Authentic A-10C throttle and control panel: Official U.S. Air Force replicas featuring 17 action buttons, a Mouse Hat / Slew Control, and an 8-way PoV hat switch.
  • 🧲 15 years of Hall Effect expertise: Thrustmaster's proprietary H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) technology ensures surgical precision that won't decrease over time.
  • 🔩 Optimized metal structure: A completely redesigned base for smoother movements and increased durability, able to withstand the most intense simulation sessions.
  • 🔌 New electronic design: The modernized 6-pin connector ensures full compatibility with all Thrustmaster grips, simultaneously supporting up to 128 buttons and 8 axes.

Full Specifications

ColorBlack
Model NameHotas Warthog MK II
CompatibilityPC, Switch
Controller TypeJoystick
Hardware PlatformDesktop
Compatible DevicesPC
Additional FeaturesErgonomic
Warranty DescriptionOne year
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
🔌 New electronic designThe modernized 6-pin connector ensures full compatibility with all Thrustmaster grips, simultaneously supporting up to 128 buttons and 8 axes.
🔩 Optimized metal structureA completely redesigned base for smoother movements and increased durability, able to withstand the most intense simulation sessions.
🧲 15 years of Hall Effect expertiseThrustmaster's proprietary H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) technology ensures surgical precision that won't decrease over time.

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

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