Thrustmaster VIPER Panel Joystick Black USB with Throttle Lever PC

The Thrustmaster VIPER Panel is a wired USB joystick and engine control lever for PC that reproduces the Viper throttle quadrant panel at 1:1 scale. Officially licensed by the U.S. Air Force, this compact black unit combines metal handle casing, realistic control switches and an adjustable backlit panel to simulate cockpit controls including a landing gear lever with indicator lights.

Advantages

The VIPER Panel offers a faithful replica of Viper cockpit controls with 43 metal action buttons (11 of which are virtual), a trim wheel axis, MODE and PGRM rotary selectors on the CMDS panel and multiple dedicated switches for jettison, laser sighting, jammer and weapon launch. The backlit, adjustable indicators on the landing gear and TWA panel enhance realism. Its USB wired connection and compact dimensions make it simple to integrate into an existing PC cockpit or to extend a Viper TQS setup.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Flight simulation enthusiasts who want a realistic Viper throttle quadrant replica
• Home cockpit builders adding a backlit control panel to a PC setup
• Pilots or sim racers requiring dedicated engine control lever and multiple metal action buttons

Key specifications

• Device interface: USB (wired)
• Device type: Joystick + engine control lever
• Connectivity: Wired
• Weight: 1.439 kg
• Colour: Black
• Supported platform: PC
• Buttons and controls: 43 metal action buttons (incl. 11 virtual), trim wheel axis, MODE and PGRM rotary selectors, landing gear lever with indicator lights
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 93 × 296 × 82 mm

How to use

Connect the VIPER Panel to your PC via the supplied USB cable and install any required drivers or Thrustmaster software for full functionality. Mount or position the panel within reach of your flight stick and pedal set; use the engine control lever and metal-action buttons during flight, takeoff and landing sequences. Configure button mappings and sensitivity in your flight simulator settings or in the Thrustmaster utility to match your preferred control scheme.

Recommendations

For best results, use the VIPER Panel with compatible Thrustmaster peripherals and configure controls in the simulator before the first session. Keep indicator lights at a brightness level that suits your ambient lighting to preserve visual clarity.