| X-Plane | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the latest version | |
| Genre | Flight simulation |
| Developers | Laminar Research Austin Meyer |
| Publishers | Laminar Research Aerosoft |
| Creator | Austin Meyer |
| Platforms | Android iOS Linux macOS WebOS Windows |
| First release | X-Plane 1.00 1995 (1995)1 |
| Latest release | X-Plane 12.4.1 Release 12 March 26, 2026 (2026-03-26) |
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
References
References
- "Interview-With-Austin-Meyer". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- Laminar Research (March 26, 2026). "X-Plane 12.4.1 Release Notes". X-Plane. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- 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.
