S-64 Modeled Lift Capacity?

[RCFlyer]

Anyone with the S-64:

What is the actual lifting capacity in pounds modeled in the aircraft? I know the actual aircraft can lift ~20K lbs. Many of the sim aircraft are not modeled to lift anywhere near what the aircraft can lift. One can see this in the aircraft.cfg by comparing the empty weight and max gross weight. I am considering purchase of the S-64 for firefighting simulation. Also, of those with the S-64 who answer this post, who is using it in P3D?

Danny

[Krazycolin]

I'm sorry but really, we didn't code this product so we have NO idea...

[RCFlyer]

I understand that you didn't code the product, nor, take any responsibility for it. I was hoping someone might have some actual experience with setting the payload. I don't wish to purchase a model and find out it doesn't have the performance capabilities I am looking for, then have to go through the return process. Oh well, thanks for your time.

Regards,

Danny

[FireRx]

someone ,
Please bring the S-64 Tarhe to MSFS. Much appreciated

[ThomasAH]

This is the corresponding part of MILVIZ_S64_w/aircraft.cfg:

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[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight = 42000                         // (pounds)
empty_weight = 19000                             // (pounds)

Fuel capacity is two tanks with 431 gallons each, so with tanks 50% filled and two pilots you have roughly 20000 lbs of carrying capacity.

I used it for firefighting and it worked well
(and I'd like to have it for MSFS, too)