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Honeycomb Aeronautical Unveils Bravo Throttle Quadrant v2 with Metal Gears and Detent Modules
By Jason Chan · · 2 min read
Honeycomb's successor to the beloved Bravo adds metal gearboxes, user-swappable detent modules, and improved FMS/AP disconnect button placement. The v2 is slated for Q1 2027 delivery, with pre-orders opening at FSExpo 2026.
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced the Bravo Throttle Quadrant v2, the heavily anticipated successor to their genre-defining Bravo. The new unit replaces the original's plastic internal gearing with CNC-machined metal gears and adds a modular detent system allowing simmers to swap between notched, smooth, and custom detent profiles in under two minutes. The v2 also relocates the autopilot disconnect and FMS toggle switches to the throttle base, aligning them more closely with the layout found on Boeing and Airbus flight decks.
The hardware upgrade comes at a price point that undercuts the previous generation's aftermarket modification scene, according to Honeycomb's presentation at FSExpo 2026. The Bravo v2 retains full compatibility with the company's Alpha Yoke and now supports native integration with MSFS 2024's new input API, allowing for per-aircraft binding profiles without third-party software. A new companion add-on, the Bravo Detent Pack, includes adjustable friction dampers for a more realistic throttle feel.
Beta testers report that the metal gearbox eliminates the notorious 'slippage' issue that plagued the original model during aggressive GA maneuvers. The v2's hall-effect sensors provide 14-bit resolution, a significant upgrade from the previous 10-bit, which should improve precision for fine thrust adjustments on jets like the PMDG 737. Pre-orders open on September 1, with a suggested retail price of $349.99 USD, and shipping is expected to begin in March 2027.
Tags: Honeycomb, Bravo, throttle quadrant, FSExpo, MSFS 2024