The HOTAS Warthog Joystick is the result of an intense collaboration between Thrustmasters development teams and members of the simmer community. Exchanges and studies were carried out constantly throughout the product development phase, in order to create a joystick which meets the most specific and precise requirements of the experts. The result is a replica set of the joystick, dual throttle system and dual throttle control panel of the US Air Force A-10C attack aircraft. Weighing in at more than 6.5kg and using metal for the joystick, throttle handles and bases, the HOTAS is physically imposing. 55 programmable action buttons and 2 four direction hat switches, each with a built in push button (this is the first joystick in the world to incorporate such a feature), it becomes clear that the HOTAS is in a class of its own, best desribed in terms of superlatives. H. E. A. R. T Hall Effect AccuRate Technology. The control panel provides an extensive number and variety of controls. It includes a friction wheel, allowing users to manually adjust the resistance of the throttles according to their own taste. Backlighting. 5 programmable LEDs are also a plus for use in dark or low light conditions. Dual throttle system allowing for independent control of 2 motors; a locking system lets the user attach them together. Magnetic sensor technology used for the throttles (14 bit resolution, with 16384 values on each throttle) provides unrivaled precision. 19 action buttons. Requires pressure identical to that in actual planes. Size H32, W24.01, D45.97cm.