Wings over Vietnam

Combat flight sim focusing on the early jet age, when aviation technology was still primitive but advancing rapidly, this game, along with its many standalone expansions (that can be combined into one game), encompasses the range of air combat from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s (and beyond with mods).

Strike Fighters: Project 1 is a military flight sim by Third Wire Productions.

Despite the "Lite" tag, a fair amount of realism has been built in; 1960s-style bombsights are simulated rather than modern computer-aided aiming reticules. Dive bombing and level bombing techniques have to be worked out by the game player if they are to have success at completing missions. US Air to Air missiles in the game consist of early versions of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-4 Falcon which are simulated to be as unreliable as the real missiles were. So regardless of having a "good lock on the target" there is a good chance the missile will miss. Just like the real accounts from the war suggest most of the dogfights are close in affairs with the nimble MiGs against the heavier less nimble US Aircraft. The map of Vietnam has been scaled down slightly so that there is less time spent flying to a target, and also because air-to-air refuelling is not included in the game. During a mission the player will fly in a flight of aircraft in which the computer-controlled planes keep in formation as you fly to a target. This flight can be issued commands; attack other aircraft or ground targets, fly home if they are damaged, or jettison their drop tanks. As you fly many other computer-controlled aircraft will be up in the air and can be viewed as they engage in dogfights or bomb targets. True to the Vietnam theatre the player's aircraft will be met with a high level of radar guided Surface to Air Missiles (SAMS), and a variety of lethal Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA). The main SAM is the soviet SA-2, of which early and later versions are included in the game increasing lethality accordingly. The player can select a campaign from either Operation Rolling Thunder (1965 to 1968), Linebacker I (1972) or Linebacker II (1972) which are similar in name and aircraft involved to the actual campaigns from the conflict. Single Missions are also available, which can be customised to allow the player to practice with specific aircraft and weapons.

An entry in the Zero Pilot series published by Sammy Studios.

The first game in the Zero Pilot flight simulation series.

A Boeing 747-200B flight simulator.

Jet de GO! is a spin-off from the famous Densha de GO! series by Taito. Instead of trains, this title focus exclusively on flying planes. Players can take off and land with a Jetstream 31 turboprop, a mid-range Boeing 767 or a long haul Boeing 747. The game modes include Flight mode, Cruise mode and Lesson mode.

Airfight is an early 3D graphics-based multi-user flight simulator, created on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Control Data Corporation (CDC) PLATO system. The software was the first ever 3D flight simulator and the first multi-player flight simulator. The first version was developed by Brand Fortner with Kevin Gorey in the summer of 1974. After its release, it became the most popular game on PLATO until Empire became more popular. This software probably inspired the UIUC student Bruce Artwick to start the company Sublogic, which was acquired and later became Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Air Raid 3 is a Shoot-'Em Up created by Phoenix Games. It is not a sequel to any previously released title, despite its name. Air Raid 3 lets players become a jet fighter pilot with numerous missions all over the world. The gameplay is similar to the Ace Combat games as it is primarily focused around dogfighting versus a range of other aircraft in the sky and achieving mission based objectives such as blowing up a certain building of defeating a number of enemy aircraft. 15 levels of continous changing of the opposition's strategy, weapons and appearance, ensure many hours of action packed fun. Are you up to the challenges that Air Raid 3 offers?

FlightSim I puts the player inside the cockpit, behind the controls of a high performance jet. This game is in the conception of the Flight Simulator computer game series but for the TRS-80 Color Computer. The simulation environment consists of approximately 22,185 square miles and recreates most of the conditions normally encountered in actual flight. The player can fly the jet to any of eight airports or nine landmarks scattered throughout the simulation area.

In the depths of enemy territory, with the Vietcong lurking everywhere, young American soldiers fight to stay alive. As a pilot on a Huey transport and rescue helicopter, you most important mission is to seek out the lost and wounded to bring them back to safety. Now you can give orders to your crew, move a spotlight during night missions, and experience the war from both sides of the battle. Vietnam Med Evac takes place during the Vietnam conflict from 1961 to 1975 and follows a historically-based timeline.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.