Top Mach Studios
Website: https://topmachstudios.com/ Founded: c. 2021 Headquarters: United States Platforms: MSFS
Overview
Top Mach Studios is an American flight simulation development team dedicated exclusively to Microsoft Flight Simulator. The studio specializes in fifth-generation and advanced military aircraft, bringing some of the most cutting-edge and classified real-world aircraft to the desktop simulation environment. Their work focuses on aircraft where public information is limited, requiring extensive research from subject matter experts and careful analysis of available materials.
What distinguishes Top Mach Studios is their proprietary fly-by-wire module, a groundbreaking technology that enables realistic simulation of inherently unstable aircraft designs common in modern fighters. This WASM-based system allows for smooth control inputs, stability in post-stall regimes, and authentic handling characteristics that would otherwise be impossible to replicate in MSFS.
The studio comprises experienced developers with backgrounds spanning 3D modeling, programming (including defense sector experience), project management, and flight testing. Their testing teams include real-world pilots and aviation subject matter experts.
History
Top Mach Studios emerged in the early MSFS 2020 era, initially gaining attention with their ambitious F-22 Raptor project. The F-22’s development required solving complex technical challenges, including the creation of their custom fly-by-wire system to handle the aircraft’s relaxed static stability design.
The studio’s breakthrough came with the F-22A Raptor release, which earned a PC Pilot magazine “Classic” Award with a 90/100 rating. This success validated their approach of combining meticulous visual modeling with innovative systems engineering. The studio has since expanded to other advanced military aircraft while maintaining their focus on fifth-generation and prototype designs.
Aircraft Portfolio
Current Products
- F-22A Raptor - USAF fifth-generation air dominance fighter
- B-2 Spirit - Stealth strategic bomber
- T-7A Red Hawk - Advanced military trainer
- YF-23 Black Widow II - Advanced Tactical Fighter prototype
Development Highlights
- Each aircraft features the proprietary fly-by-wire module
- WASM integration for improved performance and systems fidelity
- Hand-crafted flight models tuned for each specific aircraft
- Visual models built from thousands of reference photos
Notable Achievements
- PC Pilot Magazine “Classic” Award for F-22A Raptor (90/100 rating)
- Development of first-of-its-kind fly-by-wire system for MSFS
- Successfully simulated aircraft with limited public documentation
- Integration of WebAssembly technology for enhanced performance
- Testing teams include real-world pilots and subject matter experts
Community Reputation
Top Mach Studios has earned outstanding reviews from the MSFS military aviation community. Users consistently praise their aircraft as “the best military jets in MSFS” and “worth every penny.” The F-22A Raptor is frequently cited as the benchmark for how modern fighters should feel in the simulator.
The studio is respected for their technical innovation, particularly the fly-by-wire system that makes their aircraft feel distinctly different from—and more authentic than—competing products. Community members appreciate the attention to visual detail and the smooth, responsive flight characteristics.
While their products command premium prices, buyers generally feel the quality justifies the cost. The studio maintains an active Discord community and engages with customers on feedback and development updates.