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Description
MOZA AMPCD Display Panel
The MOZA AMPCD Display Panel is the standalone centre display module from the MOZA FMP18 Panel Bundle, sold separately for DCS World simpit builders who want to add or expand the Advanced Multi-Purpose Color Display position in their cockpit layout. It pairs a true 7.1-inch square IPS display at 800×800 resolution with a magnetic snap-on control bezel, VESA 75×75mm rear mounting, and MOZA Cockpit integration — the same specification as the AMPCD module included in the full FMP18 bundle.
The AMPCD occupies the centre position in a carrier-based aircraft front cockpit layout, displaying tactical situation data, navigation pages, engine and fuel system information, and threat data that sits between the left and right DDI panels. Like the DDI modules, the AMPCD bezel separates magnetically from the display unit using pogo-pin connectivity, allowing the display to be used as a standalone square screen for other aircraft configurations or civil aviation instrument displays when the carrier cockpit bezel is not needed. All configuration runs through MOZA Cockpit, which manages display assignment and button mapping alongside any other MOZA flight hardware in the setup.
Key features
- True 7.1-inch square IPS display at 800×800 resolution matching real AMPCD display geometry
- Magnetic snap-on control bezel with pogo-pin connectivity for tool-free separation and reattachment
- 10 levels of display brightness adjustment for any ambient lighting environment
- 15 levels of button and rotary control backlighting for day and night flying sessions
- VESA 75×75mm rear mounting compatible with desk clamps, aluminium profile rigs, wall mounts, and suspended installations
- Removable bezel mode allows standalone display use for other aircraft or civil aviation configurations
- USB Type-C connectivity at 1000Hz polling rate for low-latency, responsive input
- Full MOZA Cockpit configuration for display assignment, button mapping, and backlighting control
How the AMPCD fits into a carrier cockpit build
In the F/A-18C cockpit layout, the AMPCD sits between the two DDI panels in the centre instrument position. Where the DDIs are primarily used for radar, weapon system, and sensor page display, the AMPCD handles the broader situational picture — the moving map, tactical data, fuel and engine systems, and navigation pages that the pilot references alongside the DDI information during a mission. Having all three displays as physical hardware means the pilot's eyes move between real screens rather than between a physical panel and a rendered cockpit view inside the simulator.
The AMPCD is available separately for pilots who are expanding an existing cockpit build, sourcing individual modules for a custom layout, or adding a centre display to a setup that already includes DDI panels from another source. It ships with the same magnetic bezel and VESA mounting as the AMPCD in the FMP18 bundle, making it directly compatible with FMP18 mounting hardware and MOZA Cockpit configurations already in use. For a complete carrier front cockpit panel from scratch, the MOZA FMP18 Panel Bundle includes the AMPCD alongside dual DDIs and the FPP module at a lower combined price than purchasing the modules separately.
True 7.1-inch square display: the correct format for AMPCD simulation
The real AMPCD in a carrier-based aircraft cockpit is a square display. Content designed for that display — tactical situation overlays, navigation charts, systems pages — is composed for a square format. Displaying it on a rectangular panel either crops the image, pillarboxes it with unused screen area, or stretches it in a way that misrepresents the geometry of the real instrument. Most consumer displays used in DIY cockpit builds are 16:9 or 16:10 rectangular panels, and square AMPCD simulation on these formats always involves a compromise.
The MOZA AMPCD uses a 7.1-inch square IPS active display area at 800×800 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, sized and proportioned to match the real aircraft display directly. The full panel measures 7.5 inches before the magnetic bezel is fitted, with 7.1 inches of viewable area in operational configuration — the same bezel masking present in real aircraft panels. Display brightness adjusts across 10 independent levels, keeping the screen readable in bright room environments and appropriate for night flying sessions without washing out cockpit lighting.
Magnetic bezel system and modular use
The AMPCD's magnetic control bezel snaps onto the display module using a pogo-pin connection that makes electrical contact and provides data communication without screws, cables, or alignment fixtures. The bezel attaches and separates by hand in a single motion. In carrier cockpit mode with the bezel fitted, the module operates as a full AMPCD panel with its surrounding bezel controls active. With the bezel removed, the display operates as a standalone 7.1-inch square screen — usable as a generic display for other aircraft instrument pages, civil aviation instruments, or any other square-format content the pilot assigns to it through MOZA Cockpit.
VESA 75×75mm rear mounting points on the AMPCD module accept M4×10mm screws and are compatible with all MOZA mounting brackets as well as standard third-party desk clamps, aluminium profile rig attachments, wall mounts, and suspended installation hardware. This makes the AMPCD integrable into any cockpit structure without custom adapters, and the same mounting hardware used with the FMP18 bundle supports the standalone AMPCD module directly.
Our expert take
The standalone AMPCD is the right purchase for simpit builders who are expanding an existing carrier cockpit layout or sourcing individual modules for a custom build. The square display format and the magnetic bezel system match the quality of the FMP18 bundle exactly, and the VESA 75×75mm mounting makes it straightforward to integrate into any aluminium profile rig or desk mount setup. If you are starting from scratch and want the complete F/A-18 front panel, the FMP18 bundle is the better starting point. If you are adding to or expanding an existing build, the standalone AMPCD is the right unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AMPCD and what does it display in DCS World?
The AMPCD (Advanced Multi-Purpose Color Display) is the centre display panel in a carrier-based aircraft cockpit layout. In DCS World's F/A-18C module, it displays tactical situation data, navigation pages, engine and fuel systems information, and other multi-function content that sits between the left and right DDI panels. It is the pilot's primary centre reference display during a mission.
Is the standalone AMPCD the same as the AMPCD included in the FMP18 bundle?
Yes. The standalone AMPCD Display Panel uses the same 7.1-inch square IPS display, magnetic bezel system, pogo-pin connectivity, VESA mounting, and MOZA Cockpit integration as the AMPCD module in the FMP18 Panel Bundle. It is fully compatible with FMP18 mounting hardware and configurations.
Should I buy the standalone AMPCD or the FMP18 bundle?
If you are building a complete carrier front cockpit panel from scratch, the FMP18 bundle includes the AMPCD alongside dual DDI panels and the FPP module at a lower combined price than purchasing all modules separately. The standalone AMPCD is the right purchase if you are adding to an existing cockpit build, expanding a setup that already includes DDI panels, or sourcing individual modules for a custom configuration.
Can I use the AMPCD without the carrier cockpit bezel?
Yes. With the magnetic bezel removed, the AMPCD display operates as a standalone 7.1-inch square screen. It can be used to display civil aviation instruments, other aircraft panel pages, or any square-format content assigned to it through MOZA Cockpit — making it usable beyond carrier cockpit simulation.
What mounting options does the AMPCD support?
The AMPCD carries standard VESA 75×75mm rear mounting points compatible with M4×10mm screws. This supports MOZA mounting brackets, desk clamps, aluminium profile rig attachments, wall mounts, and suspended installations without requiring custom adapters.
How does the AMPCD connect to my PC?
The AMPCD connects via USB Type-C at a 1000Hz polling rate. A USB Type-C cable is included. MOZA Cockpit handles display assignment and all button mapping configuration.
Is the AMPCD compatible with aircraft other than the F/A-18C in DCS World?
The AMPCD connects as a standard USB display and input device and can be configured in MOZA Cockpit for use with other DCS World aircraft or other simulation titles. The bezel controls are fully remappable, and with the bezel removed the display functions as a generic square monitor assignable to any display output.
Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Display Size |
7.1-inch square IPS (7.5-inch full panel, 7.1-inch viewable with bezel) |
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Display Resolution |
800 × 800 |
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Display Refresh Rate |
60Hz |
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Display Brightness Levels |
10 |
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Backlighting Levels |
15 (bezel buttons and controls) |
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Bezel System |
Magnetic snap-on with pogo-pin connectivity |
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USB Polling Rate |
1000Hz |
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Connection |
USB Type-C |
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VESA Mounting |
75×75mm (M4×10mm screws) |
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Mounting Options |
Desk clamp, aluminium profile, wall mount, VESA |
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Software |
MOZA Cockpit |
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Platform |
PC |
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Warranty |
24 months |
What's in the Box?
MOZA AMPCD Display Panel ×1
USB Type-C Cable (1.5m) ×1
Quick start guide and warranty card
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