The Moza offensive continues apace on the simulation market. It has to be said that the Chinese brand has enjoyed enormous success since the launch of its sim-racing product range. In the space of just a few years, this manufacturer has been adopted by numerous racers around the world.

Moza Racing includes a fairly complete ecosystem, even if it pales in comparison with Fanatec, especially when it comes to steering wheels. However, Moza’s range of DD bases is much richer than Fanatec’s, with a wider spectrum of potential racers. We find the small R3 base for Xbox and PC, the R5 and R9 for entry-level, the R12 and R16 for mid-range and the R21 for high-end. What’s more, all these bases are available for purchase, something that can’t always be said of Fanatec products.

But that’s not the point. Moza intends to conquer the world of simulation, and it was with great excitement that the manufacturer unveiled its brand new range of flight simulation peripherals at FlightSimExpo in Las Vegas.

Moza Flight: peripherals presented at the show

At FlighSimExpo, Moza presented a number of flight simulation products on its stand. These included the AB9 force feedback base, the fully customizable MHG16 joystick, the MTP thrust lever panel, the MTLP takeoff and landing panel, the MRP control surface pedals, and a joystick module. All this is, of course, supported by a software solution for management and parameterization.

For the AB9 force feedback base, think of it as a Direct Drive base on a sim-racing rig. It incorporates two servo-motors developing a torque of 9 nm constant, and 12 nm at peak, which Moza believes will be ideal for force feedback in aerial maneuvers. It’s the star of the show, and this base is coupled with an MCLS algorithm to manage force feedback and provide realistic sensations in mid-air. As far as I’m concerned, this is a first, and should make for total immersion in flight-sim, and above all unique, because as far as I know, the competition doesn’t offer this kind of technology.

As far as the MHG16 joystick is concerned, it’s a rather minimalist product, with numerous controls spread across the handle. What’s more, these controls are fully mappable, thanks to the new software that completes this range of flight-sim peripherals. With the MHG16, you can easily map buttons for different aircraft, such as the F-16, F-15 or F-22, and switch from one aircraft to another “On the Fly”. What’s more, this joystick is said by Moza to be “universal”, which should enable it to be used on many bases, probably indicating that the Moza Flight ecosystem will welcome new peripherals in the near future. In any case, I can’t wait to see it, and especially to try it out.

Let’s move on to the MTP, or thrust module. It’s a device with a rather simple design, but with numerous controls, including the throttle. As I’ve said, this module integrates several controls, switches and other buttons, but also accommodates the take-off and landing module, which should make it easier for amateur pilots to launch and land their aircraft. The MTLP (take-off and landing) module is optional and attaches to the MTP, meaning you can acquire it later if you wish.

Let’s finish with the MRP, or rudder pedals. This is a rather simple aircraft rudder module that will accommodate your feet to change the direction of the aircraft in mid-air. Think of it as a standard non-Load Cell pedal unit, which not only steers the aircraft in the air, but also does the same thing on the runway. What’s more, the MRP can easily be adapted to a variety of aircraft, including airliners, fighters and even helicopters. With its minimalist design and solid construction, this module will certainly come in handy on Flight Simulator or DCS.

Moza Flight prices and availability

For the moment, there’s no information on the availability of this new range of Moza peripherals. On the Chinese manufacturer’s website, the joystick and base are available for pre-order at $169 and $549 respectively. We’ll just have to wait a little longer to find out availability dates and prices in Europe.