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== Civilian Aircraft ==
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.


=== Airliners ===
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]].


==== Boeing 737 ====
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]].
* '''FDM :''' JSBSim
* '''Author :''' David Culp (FDM), Innis Cunningham (3D and Panel)
* '''Notes :''' None


''' Screenshots '''
=== 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.
{{Model Gallery | section=light_civilian_aircraft}}


<table><tr>
=== Business Jets ===
<td>[[Image:737-300.jpg|thumb|737-300]]</td>
Smaller aircraft with 1-2 turbofan engines, usually used by businesses and private companies.
<td>[[Image:737-300.jpg|thumb|737-300]]</td>
{{Model Gallery| section=business_jets}}
</tr></table>


==== Boeing 747-400 ====
=== Airliners ===
==== Airbus A320-200 ====
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 a professional pilot license and special certifications. However, the simplifications of FG make it much easier to fly in the simulation.
==== Airbus A380 ====
==== Concorde ====
==== McDonnel Douglas MD11 ====
 
Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_MD-11 McDonnell Douglas MD-11]
==== Tupolev TU-114 airliner ====
==== Fokker 100 ====
==== Tupolev 154 ====
 
 
=== GA Single Enine ===
 
==== Cessna 150x prototype ====
==== Cessna 172P Skyhawk (1981 model) ====
==== Cessna 172R ====
==== Cessna 182 ====
[[ Cessna 182 Operations Manual ]]


==== de Havilland Beaver ====
==== Narrowbody & Midsize ====
==== Fokker Dr.1 ====
{{Model Gallery| section=modern_airliners_narrowbody_midsize}}
==== ComperSwift ====


* '''FDM:''' Yasim
==== Widebody & Jumbo Airliners ====
* '''Model:''' Lee Elliott
{{Model Gallery| section=modern_airliners_widebody_jumbo}}


[[ ComperSwift Operations Manual ]]
=== Helicopters ===
{{Main article|Helicopter}}


==== Piper J3 Cub (J3C-65, 1946 model) ====
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.
[[ Piper J3 Cub Operations Manual ]]
{{Model Gallery| section=helicopters}}
==== marchetti-v1 ====
==== Piper Cherokee Warrior II (1979 model) ====
[[ Piper Cherokee Warrior II Operations Manual ]]
==== Pilatus PC-7 ====
[[ Pilatus PC-7 Operations Manual ]]
==== Sopwith Camel ====
[[ Sopwith Camel Operations Manual ]]
==== Cirrus SR-20 ====
[[ Cirrus SR-20 Operations Manual ]]


=== GA  Multi Engine ===
=== Gliders, Sailplanes, & Ultralights ===
==== Beech 99 ====
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.
==== c310u3a ====
{{Model Gallery| section=ultra_light}}
==== Boeing314A ====
==== Douglas DC-3 ====


=== GA Business Jet / Turboprop ===
=== Warbirds ===
==== Cessna 550 Citation-II ====
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.
==== Cessna 550 Citation-Bravo ====
{{Model Gallery| section=warbirds}}
==== Beechcraft B1900D ====
==== Fokker 50 ====
==== Fokker 70 ====


=== Helicopter ===
=== Carrier-borne aircraft ===
==== Eurocopter Bo105 ====
FlightGear supports landing on and taking off from [[carriers]].
==== Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter ====
{{Model Gallery| section=carrier_borne_aircraft}}
==== Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter ====
==== CH-47 Chinook Helicopter ====


== Military Aircraft ==
=== Modern military aircraft ===
==== Fairchild A-10 ====
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.
==== Antonov AN-225 ====
{{Model Gallery| section=modern_military_aircraft}}
==== Boeing B-52 F ====
==== BAC TSR2 Prototype ====
==== MiG-15bis ====
==== North American OV-10A Bronco ====


"The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop-driven light attack and cargo aircraft. Although it is a fixed-wing aircraft, its mission capabilities resemble a fast, long-range, inexpensive and reliable ultra-heavy attack helicopter. It flies at 350 mph (560 km/h), carries 3 tons of external munitions, and easily loiters for 3 or more hours. It is prized for its versatility, redundancy, load, wide field of view, short-field ability, low operational costs and ease of maintenance." Read more on Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OV-10 OV-10 Bronco]
=== Historical ===
Many obscure to famous older aircraft of varying quality are available.
{{Model Gallery| section=historical_aircraft}}


The current model supports a "weather radar" displaying AI weather objects. It does not display METAR "real weather" downloaded by the FG weather system.
=== Experimental & Unique ===
Experimental and special purpose aircraft.  
{{Model Gallery| section=experimental}}


==== Cessna T-37 ====
=== Lighter than air aircraft (Available from version 1.9.0) ===
==== Northrop T-38 ====
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}}


"In the mid-1950s, the USAF required a trainer with higher performance than the T-33 to better prepare student pilots for the latest tactical aircraft that were then coming into service. The aircraft chosen was the T-38A which offered high performance with low maintenance and operating costs. The T-38A became the USAF's first supersonic trainer." Source: [http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/modern_flight/mf11.htm NORTHROP T-38A "TALON"]
=== Science Fiction ===
Alternative models provide a diversion of realistic simulation, but can also be useful for exploring scenery.
{{Model Gallery| section=science_fiction}}


Read more on the Wikipedia abou the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-38_Talon T38 Talon]
=== Spacecraft ===
Things that show how small our planet Earth really is.
{{Model Gallery| section=spacecraft}}


The current model supports display of AI aircraft objects on the radar screen. See the Aircraft/Instruments/radar.xml file for details, or fly the T-38 for a demo.
== See Also ==
* [[Howto:Make an aircraft]]
* [[How to install aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft deployment]]
* [[Airliner Development Status]]


==== North American X-15 ====
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==== Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 ATF prototype ====
==== Douglas A4 Skyhawk ====
==== Boeing B-29 Superfortress ====
==== McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle ====
==== Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ====
==== General Dynamics F-16 ====
==== Harrier ====
==== Hawker Hunter ====
==== P-51D ====
[[ P-51D Mustang Manual ]]


==== Hawker Hurricane IIb ====
[[it:Aerei]]
==== Soko J-22 Orao / IAR-93 ====
==== Supermarine Seafire MkIIIc ====
==== Seahawk ====
==== Spitfire IIa ====
==== A-4F Skyhawk ====
[[ A-4F Skyhawk Operations Manual ]]
==== USAF/NACA X-24B reentry testbed ====


[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Aircraft| ]]


== Other ==
[[ca:Aeronau]]
==== Airwave Xtreme 150 hang glider ====
[[de:Flugzeuge]]
==== ASW-20 sailplane ====
[[es:Avión]]
==== Ornithopter (UIUC) ====
[[fa:هواپیما]]
==== Santa Claus (3d cockpit) ====
[[fi:Lentokoneet]]
==== Schweizer 2-33 ====
[[fr:Avions]]
==== UFO from the 'White Project' of the UNESCO ====
[[nl:Luchtvaartuigen]]
==== 1903 Wright Flyer ====
[[pl:Samoloty]]
[[pt:Avião]]
[[ru:Самолет]]
[[zh:插件飞机]]

Latest revision as of 21:39, 17 March 2024

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.

Cessna 172P (1982)  
Piper J3 Cub (1946)  

Business Jets

Smaller aircraft with 1-2 turbofan engines, usually used by businesses and private companies.

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 a professional pilot license and special certifications. However, the simplifications of FG make it much easier to fly in the simulation.

Narrowbody & Midsize

Widebody & Jumbo Airliners

Helicopters

1rightarrow.png 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.

MiG-15  

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.

See Also