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This list is not updated to include all the official [[GNU General Public License|GPL licensed]] '''aircraft''' for [[FlightGear]], but gives a visual sampling of the different types of aircraft and genres of aircraft officially available. See [[Table of models]] for | This list is not updated to include all the official [[GNU General Public License|GPL licensed]] '''aircraft''' for [[FlightGear]], but gives a visual sampling of the different types of aircraft and genres of aircraft officially available. See [[Table of models]] for a more comprehensive list. | ||
Most models shown here are available from the official FlightGear project and can be downloaded at [http://www.flightgear.org/download/ FlightGear.org], with installation typically requiring an unzipping program and manual [[Howto: Install aircraft|installation]] in the FlightGear aircraft directory. Alternatively these aircraft can be obtained directly from the [[FGAddon|official FlightGear aircraft repository - FGAddon]] (when using the [[FlightGear Build Server|nightly builds]] or a [[Building FlightGear|version controlled copy of FlightGear]], or managing an aircraft collection using version control tools). Some models shown here are available from [[FlightGear hangars|non-official hangars]]. | |||
FlightGear aircraft features, quality, and compatibility vary significantly. Their development is dependent on the [[volunteer]]s who worked on them, with exception of some University and Government funded projects. | FlightGear aircraft features, quality, and compatibility vary significantly. Their development is dependent on the [[volunteer]]s who worked on them, with exception of some University and Government funded projects. Aircraft are listed by completeness status in [[:Category:Aircraft by status]]. | ||
=== Light civilian aircraft === | === Light civilian aircraft === | ||
The Cessna 172 is the default aircraft in FGFS 2.0. These aircraft typically have 1-2 piston engines, props, and avionics geared towards those with civilian pilot licenses. | The Cessna 172 is the default aircraft in FGFS 2.0. These aircraft typically have 1-2 piston engines, props, and avionics geared towards those with civilian pilot licenses. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery | section=light_civilian_aircraft}} | ||
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=== Modern Airliners === | === Modern Airliners === | ||
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==== Narrowbody & Midsize ==== | ==== Narrowbody & Midsize ==== | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=modern_airliners_narrowbody_midsize}} | ||
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==== Widebody & Jumbo Airliners ==== | ==== Widebody & Jumbo Airliners ==== | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=modern_airliners_widebody_jumbo}} | ||
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=== Helicopters === | === Helicopters === | ||
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Helicopters have fundamentally different controls than fixed wing aircraft (see ''[[Flying the Helicopter]]''). Modern helicopter typically feature 1-2 turbine engines, which power a main rotor with 2-6 blades. | Helicopters have fundamentally different controls than fixed wing aircraft (see ''[[Flying the Helicopter]]''). Modern helicopter typically feature 1-2 turbine engines, which power a main rotor with 2-6 blades. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=helicopters}} | ||
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=== Gliders, Sailplanes, & Ultralights === | === Gliders, Sailplanes, & Ultralights === | ||
These typically have the simplest controls, with minimal avionics. Flying [[:Category:Gliders|gliders]] or sailplanes using [[Soaring|thermals]] can provide more complicated experience. Ultralights on the other hand are among the simplest aircraft in FG. | These typically have the simplest controls, with minimal avionics. Flying [[:Category:Gliders|gliders]] or sailplanes using [[Soaring|thermals]] can provide more complicated experience. Ultralights on the other hand are among the simplest aircraft in FG. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=ultra_light}} | ||
}} | |||
=== Warbirds === | === Warbirds === | ||
FlightGear includes a wide variety of vintage military aircraft. Complexity and realism is typically tied to the level of development work with a specific aircraft. | FlightGear includes a wide variety of vintage military aircraft. Complexity and realism is typically tied to the level of development work with a specific aircraft. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=warbirds}} | ||
}} | |||
=== Carrier-borne aircraft === | === Carrier-borne aircraft === | ||
FlightGear supports landing on and taking off from [[carriers]]. | FlightGear supports landing on and taking off from [[carriers]]. | ||
{{Model Gallery| section=carrier_borne_aircraft}} | |||
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=== Modern military aircraft === | === Modern military aircraft === | ||
FlightGear has a wide variety of modern and retired military jets available, highlighted by features such as air-to-air refueling from the venerable KC-135 and the ability to simulate A-10 ordnance release. | FlightGear has a wide variety of modern and retired military jets available, highlighted by features such as air-to-air refueling from the venerable KC-135 and the ability to simulate A-10 ordnance release. | ||
{{Model Gallery| section=modern_military_aircraft}} | |||
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=== Historical === | === Historical === | ||
Many obscure to famous older aircraft of varying quality are available. | Many obscure to famous older aircraft of varying quality are available. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=historical_aircraft}} | ||
}} | |||
=== Experimental & Unique === | === Experimental & Unique === | ||
Experimental and special purpose aircraft. | Experimental and special purpose aircraft. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=experimental}} | ||
}} | |||
=== Lighter than air aircraft (Available from version 1.9.0) === | === Lighter than air aircraft (Available from version 1.9.0) === | ||
These aircraft take advantage of lighter than air gas to become buoyant. In addition to typical aircraft control methods such as elevator, rudder and engine throttle, ballast and control of gas volume and pressure become options. | These aircraft take advantage of lighter than air gas to become buoyant. In addition to typical aircraft control methods such as elevator, rudder and engine throttle, ballast and control of gas volume and pressure become options. | ||
{{Model Gallery| section=lighter_than_air}} | |||
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=== Science Fiction === | === Science Fiction === | ||
Alternative models provide a diversion of realistic simulation, but can also be useful for exploring scenery. | Alternative models provide a diversion of realistic simulation, but can also be useful for exploring scenery. | ||
{{Gallery| | {{Model Gallery| section=science_fiction}} | ||
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[[ | === Spacecraft === | ||
Things that show how small our planet Earth really is. | |||
{{Model Gallery| section=spacecraft}} | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Howto:Make an aircraft]] | |||
* [[How to install aircraft]] | |||
* [[Aircraft deployment]] | |||
* [[Airliner Development Status]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:24, 13 May 2019
This list is not updated to include all the official GPL licensed aircraft for FlightGear, but gives a visual sampling of the different types of aircraft and genres of aircraft officially available. See Table of models for a more comprehensive list.
Most models shown here are available from the official FlightGear project and can be downloaded at FlightGear.org, with installation typically requiring an unzipping program and manual installation in the FlightGear aircraft directory. Alternatively these aircraft can be obtained directly from the official FlightGear aircraft repository - FGAddon (when using the nightly builds or a version controlled copy of FlightGear, or managing an aircraft collection using version control tools). Some models shown here are available from non-official hangars.
FlightGear aircraft features, quality, and compatibility vary significantly. Their development is dependent on the volunteers who worked on them, with exception of some University and Government funded projects. Aircraft are listed by completeness status in Category:Aircraft by status.
Light civilian aircraft
The Cessna 172 is the default aircraft in FGFS 2.0. These aircraft typically have 1-2 piston engines, props, and avionics geared towards those with civilian pilot licenses.
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Modern Airliners
These typically have 2-4 turbofan engines and some of the more complicated takeoff and landing procedures (such as multiple flaps). In addition, avionics in real life is geared towards those with professional pilots licenses and special certifications. However, the simplifications of FG make it much easier to fly in the simulation.
Narrowbody & Midsize
Widebody & Jumbo Airliners
Helicopters
See Helicopter for the main article about this subject. |
Helicopters have fundamentally different controls than fixed wing aircraft (see Flying the Helicopter). Modern helicopter typically feature 1-2 turbine engines, which power a main rotor with 2-6 blades.
Gliders, Sailplanes, & Ultralights
These typically have the simplest controls, with minimal avionics. Flying gliders or sailplanes using thermals can provide more complicated experience. Ultralights on the other hand are among the simplest aircraft in FG.
Warbirds
FlightGear includes a wide variety of vintage military aircraft. Complexity and realism is typically tied to the level of development work with a specific aircraft.
Carrier-borne aircraft
FlightGear supports landing on and taking off from carriers.
Modern military aircraft
FlightGear has a wide variety of modern and retired military jets available, highlighted by features such as air-to-air refueling from the venerable KC-135 and the ability to simulate A-10 ordnance release.
Historical
Many obscure to famous older aircraft of varying quality are available.
Experimental & Unique
Experimental and special purpose aircraft.
Lighter than air aircraft (Available from version 1.9.0)
These aircraft take advantage of lighter than air gas to become buoyant. In addition to typical aircraft control methods such as elevator, rudder and engine throttle, ballast and control of gas volume and pressure become options.
Science Fiction
Alternative models provide a diversion of realistic simulation, but can also be useful for exploring scenery.
Spacecraft
Things that show how small our planet Earth really is.