Akutan
Akutan is a default map available in VTOL VR. It consists of a large island with a single airbase, multiple cities, and a smaller island to the southwest. This map was designed well before the Map Editor was implemented in the game; as such, it not only contains uniquely-modeled features, such as its custom airbase and city buildings but also cannot be accessed for modification through the Map Editor. It can, although, still be utilized within the Mission Editor. It is most widely known for being the map where the AV-42C's campaign, The Island, takes place.
Being VTOL VR's default map, it completely bypasses the map generation phase that other map files require for in-game usage. This allows it to load significantly faster than any other VTOL VR map.
Points of Interest
- A unique airbase with two runways on the southern coast.
- It is flanked by a group of tall hills, making air defense easier.
- Four small cities along the coastline.
- One city has a marked hospital building (designated with a blue cross symbol) with a helipad on top.
- A dormant volcano in the western area.
- Multiple tunnels leading through the mountains.
Gallery
Akutan as viewed from the NAV map.
The Akutan Airbase, entirely unique to this map.
Trivia
- Akutan is directly based off of a real island with the same name, located near Alaska.