X-Plane 12 — Head to Head
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant vs Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3
Comparing performance for X-Plane 12 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 55% GPU weighted
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant vs Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3 for X-Plane 12: Bravo wins by 10 points on versatility.
The Honeycomb Bravo scores 80.5/100 against the Virpil MT-50 CM3's 70.5/100 on our model-derived scale, a gap that translates directly to broader aircraft coverage across X-Plane 12's GA, turboprop, and airliner fleets. Flying a multi-engine IFR approach into KORD with six independent levers handling throttle, prop, and mixture simultaneously is where the Bravo's lever count and axis layout make it the clear choice over the two-lever MT-50. The MT-50 CM3's 71 buttons and 12 axes win in single-seat warbird or fighter jet cockpit setups where button density for systems management on a VR cross-country leg matters more than lever count.
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant
Choose Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant if you fly mixed-fleet operations in X-Plane 12 — turboprops like the TBM 900, twins like the Baron 58, or airliners — where six discrete levers covering throttle, prop, and mixture axes are non-negotiable.
Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3
Choose Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3 if you fly a single high-complexity warbird or military jet in X-Plane 12 and need 71 assignable buttons to manage systems, weapons, and comms without leaving your throttle hand during VR sessions.
The Bravo leads by 10 points and covers more X-Plane 12 aircraft categories out of the box — it is the right call for the majority of sim pilots who fly more than one airframe.
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Quick Take: Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant vs Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3
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Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant scores 80.5/100 while Virpil Controls VPC Throttle MT-50 CM3 scores 70.5/100 for X-Plane 12. Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant holds a 10.0 point lead.
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