VFW-614 ATTAS — Bonus Pack
Where You Can Get VFW-614 ATTAS and The Main Production Series as a Bundle
Advanced Technologies Testing Aircraft System. The ATTAS variant represents the most technically significant evolution of the VFW-614. Operated by DFVLR / DLR, it was transformed into an advanced flight research aircraft and played a major role in European fly-by-wire development.
Purpose
ATTAS was designed as an in-flight simulator, capable of emulating the handling characteristics of other aircraft through advanced control laws.
Major Modifications:
- Fly-by-wire control system
- Modified cockpit with experimental interfaces
- External sensors, probes, and instrumentation
- Structural reinforcements for research payloads
- Software-defined flight control behavior
Engineering Significance
ATTAS contributed to:
- Fly-by-wire validation
- Handling-qualities research
- Control-law development
- Human-machine interface testing
It served as a stepping stone toward later European aircraft programs using digital flight controls.
CAD Reconstruction Focus
- Variant-specific external geometry
- Instrumentation and probe integration
- Structural changes distinct from production aircraft
- Accurate preservation of research configuration
This model intentionally differs from the production variant, reflecting the aircraft’s role as a flying laboratory rather than a transport.
Why the VFW-614 Matters
Despite limited production, the VFW-614 occupies an important place in aerospace history:
- Demonstrated alternative engine placement strategies
- Influenced thinking on regional jet operations
- Served as a critical fly-by-wire research platform
- Bridged civil transport and experimental research domains
Preserving the aircraft in CAD form allows these contributions to be studied beyond photographs and general descriptions.
Repository Intent
This project is intended for:
- Aerospace engineers and students
- Flight-control and aerodynamics researchers
- CAD and geometry enthusiasts
- Modelers and fabricators
- Aviation historians
Pack A — 3D Printing Pack (STL + 3MF Only)
Get VFW-614 ATTAS Bonus 3D Printing Pack Here for €12
Includes:
- High-resolution STL of the aircraft
- Included Custom Aircraft Stands and both VFW-614 main series and ATTAS series
- Clean watertight mesh suitable for resin or FDM printing
- 3MF file for layout reference
- Aerodynamic, smooth loft surfaces just like wind tunnel models
- Ready for slicing (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Orca-Slicer)
- Optional: scaled versions (1:150, but can be re-sized as 1:72, 1:144, 1:48, etc.)
Perfect for: Collectors · Modelers · 3D printer hobbyists
Pack B — RC Maker Pack (DXF + 3MF)
Get VFW-614 ATTAS Bonus RC Maker Pack Here for €17
Includes:
- Included both VFW-614 main series and ATTAS series
- Full DXF cross-section slices (wing + fuselage) for laser cutting
- Up to ~50 fuselage stations
- Wing rib sections
- Clean orthographic section cuts
- 3MF file for RC layout reference
Perfect for: RC aircraft builders · Laser-cut foam/balsa makers · Workshops
Pack C — Engineering Pack (CAD Only)
Get VFW-614 ATTAS Bonus Engineering CAD Pack Here for €22
Includes:
- Included both VFW-614 main series and ATTAS series
- Full STEP 214 file (solid bodies + surfaces)
- Full IGES file (solid bodies + surfaces)
- Full CATIA file (solid bodies + surfaces)
Complete aircraft with precise NURBS lofts Suitable for:
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- CATIA
- Creo
- Siemens NX
Engineering-grade geometry
- Perfect for editing, CFD pre-processing, and derivative design work
- 3MF file for layout reference included
Perfect for: Engineers · Students · Aerospace researchers
Pack D — Merchandise Art Pack (DXF + PDF + DWG)
Get VFW-614 ATTAS Bonus Merchandise Art Pack Here for €9
Includes:
Clean line-art views:
- 3-side view (top, side, front) + Bonus 1-side view (belly)
- Isometric view
- Provided in DXF + PDF + DWG
PDF in both modern black-over-white diagram as well as negative-white-over-black diagram High resolution, ready for:
- T-shirt designs
- Posters
- Stickers
- Wallpapers
- Classroom material
Perfect for: Artists · Merch stores · Classroom projects · Aviation fans
- Included both VFW-614 main series and ATTAS series
Pack E — Blender Artist Pack (OBJ + STEP + 3MF + GLB + GLTF)
Get VFW-614 ATTAS Bonus Blender Artist Pack Here for €11
Includes:
- Included both VFW-614 main series and ATTAS series
- OBJ + GLB file exported from CAD
- Ultra-smooth wind-tunnel-grade geometry
- STEP file included for those who want to re-export their own mesh
Ready to import into:
- Blender
- Cinema 4D
- Maya
- ZBrush
- 3MF file for layout reference included Note: Untextured, raw CAD mesh. Perfect for sculpting, kitbashing, rendering, or custom livery painting.
Perfect for: Blender users · Render artists · Hard-surface kitbashers
Ultimate Pack
Includes EVERYTHING in Packs A–E