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About SimplePlanes
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
BUILD AIRPLANES
You have the tools you'll need to bring any airplane to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design and attach wings and then strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies.
DOWNLOAD AIRPLANES
Over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free from SimplePlanes.com. Find anything from old WW2 bombers to next-generation fighters to sci-fi spacecraft. You can upload your own airplanes and rise through the ranks from a bronze builder to a gold level builder.
DYNAMIC FLIGHT MODEL
Flight simulation at its finest. Every little change you make in the designer impacts how the airplane flies. Weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag are all calculated continuously while flying. Parts can break off in spectacular fashion while flying due to over-stress or by hitting something. The fun won't stop there though. You can keep on flying even with a missing wing if you've got the skills.
SANDBOX MODE
Use all available parts to build airplanes with no restrictions. The sky is the limit. Literally.
CHALLENGES
Climb into the cockpit of one of your custom aircraft and see how it does in the challenges. Land on aircraft carriers, dodge surface-to-air missiles, race through courses, and so much more.
EDUCATIONAL
Tutorials will help players learn the basics of real airplane design and the considerations that need to be taken when airplanes are made.
BUILD AIRPLANES
You have the tools you'll need to bring any airplane to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design and attach wings and then strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies.
DOWNLOAD AIRPLANES
Over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free from SimplePlanes.com. Find anything from old WW2 bombers to next-generation fighters to sci-fi spacecraft. You can upload your own airplanes and rise through the ranks from a bronze builder to a gold level builder.
DYNAMIC FLIGHT MODEL
Flight simulation at its finest. Every little change you make in the designer impacts how the airplane flies. Weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag are all calculated continuously while flying. Parts can break off in spectacular fashion while flying due to over-stress or by hitting something. The fun won't stop there though. You can keep on flying even with a missing wing if you've got the skills.
SANDBOX MODE
Use all available parts to build airplanes with no restrictions. The sky is the limit. Literally.
CHALLENGES
Climb into the cockpit of one of your custom aircraft and see how it does in the challenges. Land on aircraft carriers, dodge surface-to-air missiles, race through courses, and so much more.
EDUCATIONAL
Tutorials will help players learn the basics of real airplane design and the considerations that need to be taken when airplanes are made.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.12.203
Last updated on Sep 28, 2023
Old Versions
* Added 3 new switch styles: "Flip", "Rocker" and "Pivot"
* Added 3 new lever variants
* Many more tweaks and bug fixes. More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/1829113/v1-12-200-beta-is-now-available
* Added 3 new lever variants
* Many more tweaks and bug fixes. More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/1829113/v1-12-200-beta-is-now-available
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Version History
1.12.203
Sep 28, 2023
* Added 3 new switch styles: "Flip", "Rocker" and "Pivot"
* Added 3 new lever variants
* Many more tweaks and bug fixes. More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/1829113/v1-12-200-beta-is-now-available
* Added 3 new lever variants
* Many more tweaks and bug fixes. More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/1829113/v1-12-200-beta-is-now-available
1.12.128
Mar 27, 2022
Fixed a bug where gauges could reset certain properties to preset values
1.12.126
Mar 21, 2022
Gauge part now defaults to the "Speed 400" preset instead of a Custom gauge type.
1.12.123
Feb 16, 2022
* Added pinch-zooming to first-person cameras!
* Added various new tire types to snazz up your craft's contact patches.
* Added curve direction to labels (Horizontal or Vertical).
* Added button to hide instrument panel.
* Added tooltips for levers.
* Added tooltips for flight sticks, throttles, yoke, and the cylinder grip.
* Added the ability to interact with levers, flight sticks, throttles, yokes, and the cylinder grips via mouse or touch input.
* Several bug fixes
* More info is on our blog at SimplePlanes.com/blog
* Added various new tire types to snazz up your craft's contact patches.
* Added curve direction to labels (Horizontal or Vertical).
* Added button to hide instrument panel.
* Added tooltips for levers.
* Added tooltips for flight sticks, throttles, yoke, and the cylinder grip.
* Added the ability to interact with levers, flight sticks, throttles, yokes, and the cylinder grips via mouse or touch input.
* Several bug fixes
* More info is on our blog at SimplePlanes.com/blog
1.12.117
Dec 17, 2021
* Added WW2 Dogfight, WW2 Torpedo, and Bomber Escort combat challenges.
* Seats now show a preview pilot for scale when selected in the designer.
* Select connected part when part connection is clicked in the Connections panel.
* Remember if a part was hidden in the designer.
* Restore position and rotation of camera when re-entering designer from flight.
* Seats now show a preview pilot for scale when selected in the designer.
* Select connected part when part connection is clicked in the Connections panel.
* Remember if a part was hidden in the designer.
* Restore position and rotation of camera when re-entering designer from flight.
1.11.104
Oct 15, 2021
Huge update with several new parts for building cockpits, fuselage slicing, aerial refueling, etc. More info is on our blog:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
1.10.106
Nov 12, 2020
* Added base and tip thickness sliders to the wings.
* Fixed bug where it was still possible for a cockpit to tunnel through the terrain collider.
* Fixed bug where some crafts would explode when dropping bombs due to ghost collisions.
* Fixed a bug preventing the game from working on iOS 10.3
* Fixed bug where it was still possible for a cockpit to tunnel through the terrain collider.
* Fixed bug where some crafts would explode when dropping bombs due to ghost collisions.
* Fixed a bug preventing the game from working on iOS 10.3
1.10.104
Sep 24, 2020
* Added Glass Fuselage part.
* Added "Smooth Front" and "Smooth Back" options to fuselages.
* Added settings option to run at 60 FPS
* Added support for the iOS Files App.
* Added an explosionScale XML attribute to bombs and missiles (includes torpedos).
* By popular demand, allowed blueprint images to be shown while taking craft screenshots for an upload.
* Fixed an issue with connections that could lead to craft not loading in the designer - if you have any saved craft that would fail to load, try loading them again now.
* Added "Smooth Front" and "Smooth Back" options to fuselages.
* Added settings option to run at 60 FPS
* Added support for the iOS Files App.
* Added an explosionScale XML attribute to bombs and missiles (includes torpedos).
* By popular demand, allowed blueprint images to be shown while taking craft screenshots for an upload.
* Fixed an issue with connections that could lead to craft not loading in the designer - if you have any saved craft that would fail to load, try loading them again now.
1.9.205
Mar 20, 2020
Fixed a small issue that could prevent some airplanes using Funky Trees from loading.
1.9.204
Mar 20, 2020
* Added air-to-air lead predictor for guns and cannons
* Added Tracer Rounds to Cannon
* Multiple bug fixes and tweaks. More information is on our blog:
* https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
* Added Tracer Rounds to Cannon
* Multiple bug fixes and tweaks. More information is on our blog:
* https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
1.9.100
Dec 19, 2019
* Added new Tank Cannon part.
- Several customizable properties such as Caliber, Barrel Length, Muzzle Brake, Recoil, Projectile Velocity, and a whole bunch more.
* Added new stock craft: Jackhammer, an Armored Personnel Carrier, created by @EternalDarkness.
* Bundled Fine Tuner and Overload mods with the game.
* Nicky integrated his Advanced Targeting and Designer Suite mods into the game.
* Advanced Targeting
- Displays trajectory line and impact point for bombs and the new tank cannon
- Includes a Predictor quality setting for low-end devices
* Designer Suite
- Attachment Editor - Manually add or remove connections between parts.
- Blueprints panel - Overlay a reference image in the background of the designer.
- Orthographic View
- X-Ray Vision
* Added support for switching between Metric, Imperial, and Nautical unit systems.
* Added Ground Speed, Indicated Air Speed, and True Air Speed modes.
* Added weapon naming and multirole weapons.
* Added sliders for Metallic and Smoothness to paint flyout.
* Added hex color textbox to paint flyout.
* Upgraded to Unity 2018.4.
* Added support for the Dev console on mobile (tap settings header x5 to activate and then 3-finger tap to open).
- Several customizable properties such as Caliber, Barrel Length, Muzzle Brake, Recoil, Projectile Velocity, and a whole bunch more.
* Added new stock craft: Jackhammer, an Armored Personnel Carrier, created by @EternalDarkness.
* Bundled Fine Tuner and Overload mods with the game.
* Nicky integrated his Advanced Targeting and Designer Suite mods into the game.
* Advanced Targeting
- Displays trajectory line and impact point for bombs and the new tank cannon
- Includes a Predictor quality setting for low-end devices
* Designer Suite
- Attachment Editor - Manually add or remove connections between parts.
- Blueprints panel - Overlay a reference image in the background of the designer.
- Orthographic View
- X-Ray Vision
* Added support for switching between Metric, Imperial, and Nautical unit systems.
* Added Ground Speed, Indicated Air Speed, and True Air Speed modes.
* Added weapon naming and multirole weapons.
* Added sliders for Metallic and Smoothness to paint flyout.
* Added hex color textbox to paint flyout.
* Upgraded to Unity 2018.4.
* Added support for the Dev console on mobile (tap settings header x5 to activate and then 3-finger tap to open).
1.8.305
Mar 22, 2019
Bug fixes and minor tweaks to the 1.8 update.
The full release notes for the major 1.8 update are here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/918740/v1-8-is-now-live
The full release notes for the major 1.8 update are here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/918740/v1-8-is-now-live
1.8.5
Mar 15, 2019
* Added Helicopter Parts
- Main Rotor: Highly customizable helicopter rotor system.
- Tail Rotor: Counteracts torque from the main rotor system(s) and provides yaw control.
* Added Winch part: Rotating drum that extends and retracts a cable. Works great with the new magnet part.
* Added Magnet part: Turn it on with an AG and this powerful electromagnet will stick to anything with the slightest hint of metal.
* Added Hollow Fuselage part: The visuals are hollow, but the collider is quite solid.
* Added Arresting Hook part: Helps to slow down quickly when landing on the aircraft carrier
* Added Catapult Connector part: Tells the aircraft catapult where to connect to your plane. (Not strictly required for catapult connection.)
* Major updates to the USS Beast aircraft carrier
- Brand new mesh
- Catapult launch system
- Arresting cables
- Elevators
* Upgraded game engine to latest version of Unity (2018.3)
* Added new stock helicopter: Gator 2 (modeled after a Huey Gunship)
* Added Fast Forward and Slow Motion
* Added Reconnect Part button in Designer
* Added Delay setting for detachers to allow for delayed detachment.
* Added UI Scale slider to settings page in the main menu
* Added Sun Flare and Tone Mapping that can be toggled via a new Image Effects quality setting
- Main Rotor: Highly customizable helicopter rotor system.
- Tail Rotor: Counteracts torque from the main rotor system(s) and provides yaw control.
* Added Winch part: Rotating drum that extends and retracts a cable. Works great with the new magnet part.
* Added Magnet part: Turn it on with an AG and this powerful electromagnet will stick to anything with the slightest hint of metal.
* Added Hollow Fuselage part: The visuals are hollow, but the collider is quite solid.
* Added Arresting Hook part: Helps to slow down quickly when landing on the aircraft carrier
* Added Catapult Connector part: Tells the aircraft catapult where to connect to your plane. (Not strictly required for catapult connection.)
* Major updates to the USS Beast aircraft carrier
- Brand new mesh
- Catapult launch system
- Arresting cables
- Elevators
* Upgraded game engine to latest version of Unity (2018.3)
* Added new stock helicopter: Gator 2 (modeled after a Huey Gunship)
* Added Fast Forward and Slow Motion
* Added Reconnect Part button in Designer
* Added Delay setting for detachers to allow for delayed detachment.
* Added UI Scale slider to settings page in the main menu
* Added Sun Flare and Tone Mapping that can be toggled via a new Image Effects quality setting
1.7.4
Jun 6, 2018
* Added support for the iPhone X display.
1.7.2
May 21, 2018
* Removed Everyplay. Unfortunately, Everyplay is shutting their services down, so we had to remove it.
* Removed in-game registration. Registration must now be done through SimplePlanes.com.
* Added dragScale, calculateDrag, and diffuseInertiaTensors XML attributes
* Removed in-game registration. Registration must now be done through SimplePlanes.com.
* Added dragScale, calculateDrag, and diffuseInertiaTensors XML attributes
1.7.0
Sep 15, 2017
New Parts: Countermeasures, Torpedo, Unguided Rocket, Cleaver (cruise missile)
Improved Damage Model. Now engines catch on fire, wings leak fuel, etc.
Added Part Transform tool for fine tuning parts.
WW2 Torpedo Mission with new Destroyer ship.
Allow downloading any sized plane.
And so much more. Check our blog for more details:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/blog
Improved Damage Model. Now engines catch on fire, wings leak fuel, etc.
Added Part Transform tool for fine tuning parts.
WW2 Torpedo Mission with new Destroyer ship.
Allow downloading any sized plane.
And so much more. Check our blog for more details:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/blog
1.6.2
Jun 21, 2017
1.6.2
Reduced the file size.
1.6.1
Big update! New Parts
* Gyroscope - Keep your designs upright and build quadcopters
* Sphere - Super advanced ball technology
* Hemisphere - Half a sphere, for when you can't afford a whole new sphere
Features
* Wind Physics
* Control wind in real-time
* New Stock "Airplane" - Quadcopter
* Windsocks
* New Challenge - Cross Wind Landing
* Tweaked the instrument panel user interface to improve the compass and add a wind heading indicator
* Bug Fixes
Reduced the file size.
1.6.1
Big update! New Parts
* Gyroscope - Keep your designs upright and build quadcopters
* Sphere - Super advanced ball technology
* Hemisphere - Half a sphere, for when you can't afford a whole new sphere
Features
* Wind Physics
* Control wind in real-time
* New Stock "Airplane" - Quadcopter
* Windsocks
* New Challenge - Cross Wind Landing
* Tweaked the instrument panel user interface to improve the compass and add a wind heading indicator
* Bug Fixes
1.6.1
Jun 20, 2017
New Parts
* Gyroscope - Keep your designs upright and build quadcopters
* Sphere - Super advanced ball technology
* Hemisphere - Half a sphere, for when you can't afford a whole new sphere
Features
* Wind Physics
* Control wind in real-time
* New Stock "Airplane" - Quadcopter
* Windsocks
* New Challenge - Cross Wind Landing
* Tweaked the instrument panel user interface to improve the compass and add a wind heading indicator
* Bug Fixes
* Gyroscope - Keep your designs upright and build quadcopters
* Sphere - Super advanced ball technology
* Hemisphere - Half a sphere, for when you can't afford a whole new sphere
Features
* Wind Physics
* Control wind in real-time
* New Stock "Airplane" - Quadcopter
* Windsocks
* New Challenge - Cross Wind Landing
* Tweaked the instrument panel user interface to improve the compass and add a wind heading indicator
* Bug Fixes
1.5.3
Sep 17, 2016
* Fixed Everyplay popup window
* AA Tanks now have a little spread to their bullets.
* Fixed a bug with the targeting system that could cause it to spam errors in certain situations.
* Fixed an issue where an invalid subassembly file would prevent the designer from loading properly.
* AA Tanks now have a little spread to their bullets.
* Fixed a bug with the targeting system that could cause it to spam errors in certain situations.
* Fixed an issue where an invalid subassembly file would prevent the designer from loading properly.
1.5.2
Aug 17, 2016
* New combat mission: Convoy Assault
* New airplane race: Indy Air Race
* 5 new car races
* Revamped stock airplanes
* New parts: Parachutes and Fuselage Inlets
* AI spawning dialog
* Export airplane as 3D model
* Bug fixes
More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
* New airplane race: Indy Air Race
* 5 new car races
* Revamped stock airplanes
* New parts: Parachutes and Fuselage Inlets
* AI spawning dialog
* Export airplane as 3D model
* Bug fixes
More info here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog
1.4.5
May 28, 2016
* Bug fixes
* Improved stability
* Improved stability
1.4.1
May 5, 2016
After 5 months of development, this is our biggest update yet. Several new parts, including resizable wheels, car engines, pistons, shocks, and more. Sandbox mode got a whole lot more fun with destructible ships, AI planes. There are also two new islands. Snowstone has a hidden enemy base with a laser defense system and Sky Park City is filled with ramps and racetracks for your newly built cars.
Read the full details here: https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/320936
Read the full details here: https://www.simpleplanes.com/Blog/View/320936
1.3.6
Jan 20, 2016
* New Parts: Bombs, missiles, rockets, guns and more.
* Computer Controlled Airplanes
* Destructible bridges
* Over 10 new levels
* Redesigned menus
* Computer Controlled Airplanes
* Destructible bridges
* Over 10 new levels
* Redesigned menus
1.2.15
Sep 28, 2015
Added Everyplay for recording, replaying, and sharing gameplay videos.
1.2.13
Sep 18, 2015
Additional fixes for the v1.2 update. Don't forget about all the new stuff in the last update!
OUR BIGGEST UPDATE EVER
After 6 months of development, we've added over 18 new parts, a completely new island, and several new features.
NEW PROP ENGINES
They are completely customizable. Change their size, power, number of blades, and more.
FUSELAGE BLOCK
This one block changes everything about the game. Re-size it any way you can imagine and build airplanes that were once impossible.
NEW ISLAND
Completely new island. Includes two new airports, buildings, and bridges.
TIME OF DAY
Beautiful day and night cycles while flying.
CAMERAS
You can place cameras on your plane and get a different point of view. First person, fly by mode, lock on cockpit, and more.
NEW COCKPITS
We added several new cockpits as well and also added the option to re-assign your primary cockpit.
NEW LANDING GEAR
Several new landing gear with improved suspension.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES
The game now runs better than it ever has!
OUR BIGGEST UPDATE EVER
After 6 months of development, we've added over 18 new parts, a completely new island, and several new features.
NEW PROP ENGINES
They are completely customizable. Change their size, power, number of blades, and more.
FUSELAGE BLOCK
This one block changes everything about the game. Re-size it any way you can imagine and build airplanes that were once impossible.
NEW ISLAND
Completely new island. Includes two new airports, buildings, and bridges.
TIME OF DAY
Beautiful day and night cycles while flying.
CAMERAS
You can place cameras on your plane and get a different point of view. First person, fly by mode, lock on cockpit, and more.
NEW COCKPITS
We added several new cockpits as well and also added the option to re-assign your primary cockpit.
NEW LANDING GEAR
Several new landing gear with improved suspension.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES
The game now runs better than it ever has!
SimplePlanes Price
Today:
$5.99
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$3.49
Highest:
$5.99
SimplePlanes FAQ
SimplePlanes is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
SimplePlanes supports English
Click here to learn how to download SimplePlanes in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of SimplePlanes.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
