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X-Plane 8.5

Quick specs
Price: Free to try (5-minute trial); $59.00 to buy
Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
Date added: October 16, 2006
Total Downloads: 482,188
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From Laminar Research :

X-Plane is the world's most comprehensive, powerful flight simulator, and has the most realistic flight model for personal computers. Welcome to the world of props, jets, single and multi-engine airplanes, as well as gliders, helicopters and VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier. You can land at any of over 18,000 airports, as well as test your mettle on aircraft carriers, helipads on building tops, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs.

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Version 8.5 enhances AI of planes in full flight models, Tire models are now racing accurate, all new engine transmission setup, Bird flocks, visual improvements, speed improvements, and more new features and refinements.

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