Virpil Controls Hawk-60 Collective Grip - Right-Hand Helicopter Collective with 23+ Inputs, 8-Way POV Hat, 5-Way Hat, Analog Mini-Stick, Scroll Wheel, Toggle Switches, Push Button, 2-Stage Trigger, Metal & Composite Build, VPC Base Compatible

Helicopter simulation demands precise, ergonomic control over collective pitch, and the Virpil Controls Hawk-60 Collective Grip delivers exactly that. Inspired by modern attack helicopter controls, this right-hand grip mounts onto any VPC Collective Base to give you a realistic, high-fidelity collective lever with a comprehensive set of inputs at your fingertips.

Who is it for

The Hawk-60 is built for serious flight sim enthusiasts, helicopter pilots in training, and home cockpit builders who need a dedicated collective grip with professional-grade functionality. If you fly DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator helicopters, or X-Plane rotary-wing aircraft, this grip provides the tactile feedback and input density required for complex missions.

Main features

• Right-hand collective grip with ergonomic shape modeled after modern attack helicopter controls
• 23+ logical inputs including buttons, switches, and analog axes for comprehensive cockpit interaction
• 1 x 8-way POV hat switch for view control or menu navigation
• 1 x 5-way pushable hat switch for multi-directional commands
• 1 x analog mini-stick with push function, ideal for sensor slew or cursor control
• 1 x scroll wheel with push, perfect for radio tuning or zoom control
• 1 x 2-stage trigger for weapon release or communication push-to-talk
• 1 x push button for additional functions
• 1 x 2-way toggle switch (ON-ON) and 1 x 3-way toggle switch (ON-OFF-ON) for system toggles
• High-performance internal VPC controller for reliable, low-latency input

Specifications

• Grip Type: Collective Grip
• Hand Orientation: Right-Hand
• Compatibility: VPC Collective Base
• Connectivity: USB (via Collective Base)
• Buttons: 1 x Push Button
• Triggers: 1 x 2-Stage Trigger
• Hat Switches: 1 x 8-Way POV Hat, 1 x 5-Way Hat (Pushable)
• Toggle Switches: 1 x 2-Way Toggle Switch (ON-ON), 1 x 3-Way Toggle Switch (ON-OFF-ON)
• Analog Controls: 1 x Analog Mini-Stick (Pushable)
• Rotary Controls: 1 x Scroll Wheel (Pushable)
• Total Logical Inputs: 23+ (buttons/switches) + 3 (analog axes)
• Internal Controller: High-Performance VPC Controller
• Material: High-Quality Composite and Metal Components
• Customization Software: VPC Configuration Suite
• Mounting Interface: Standard Virpil Grip Connector
• Design Inspiration: Modern Attack Helicopter Collective

Tips

Pair the Hawk-60 with a VPC Collective Base and VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base for a complete helicopter control setup. Use the VPC Configuration Suite to assign the mini-stick to sensor slew and the scroll wheel to radio tuning for maximum efficiency in DCS World.