X-Plane 8 is a flight simulator using the blade element theory, which originated in the 19th century. Like the previous installments in the X-Plane series, the game is a realistic flight simulation, utilizing real-world navaids, airports, and planes. The game is bundled with tools to design and modify aircrafts, navaids, and scenery.
This version differs from its predecessor in the following areas:Higher frames per second.Higher resolution computer generated scenery based on Shuttle SRTM data: Global-Scenery - comes on 7 DVDs worth 60GB of data.3D cockpits with same detail and resolution as 2D cockpits.New Aircraft format allowing for more wings, flaps, bodies and gear.Version 8.40 for Mac is a Universal Binary and runs natively on Intel Macintoshes.
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Distribution : Retail - CommercialPlatform(s) : PC (Linux) -
Macintosh -
PC (Windows)
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