X-Plane (simulator)
| X-Plane | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the latest version | |
| Genre(s) | Flight simulation |
| Developer(s) | Laminar Research Austin Meyer |
| Publisher(s) | Laminar Research Aerosoft |
| Creator(s) | Austin Meyer |
| Platform(s) | Android iOS Linux macOS WebOS Windows |
| First release | X-Plane 1.00 1995[1] |
| Latest release | X-Plane 12.2.0 Release 1[2] June 16, 2025 |
X-Plane is a flight simulator initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.
Reception
In a review of version 5.11, Inside Mac Games praised the simulator's options but criticized its lack of polish.[3] Reviewing the same version, Macworld stated that its features were close to those of FAA-approved simulators.[4] PC Gamer called version 5.43 the "current standard-bearer for flight model realism in a commercial simulation", with physics incorporating blade element theory.[5] Multiplayer.it noted that the professional version of version 12 is certified by the FAA, and that X-Plane is made for serious flight simulator enthusiasts.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Interview-With-Austin-Meyer". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ↑ Laminar Research (June 16, 2025). "X-Plane 12.2.0 Release Notes". X-Plane. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ↑ Radmacher, Dan. "Review: X-Plane 5.11". www.insidemacgames.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ↑ Beckman, Mel (January 31, 2000). "X-Plane 5.1". Macworld. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ↑ Mahood, Andy. "February 2001 - The X-Factor". www.pcgamer.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2003. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ↑ "X-Plane 12, the review of the flight simulator that challenges Microsoft Flight Simulator". multiplayer.it. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
External links
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- X-Plane at MobyGames
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