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GL-117 – free 3D action flight simulator

GL-117 is a 3D action flight simulator featuring 20 missions, different fighters, a random terrain generator, lighting effects, sound effects, music, and joystick support.

Enter the Eagle Squadron and succeed in several challenging missions leading though different landscapes.

GL-117 is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Numerous missions over terrain such as:
    • Mountain ranges.
    • Canyons.
    • Deserts.
  • Objectives run from destroying enemy planes and defending oil rigs to attacking bases defended by SAM launchers and anti-aircraft guns.
  • 5 levels of video quality.

Website: sourceforge.net/projects/gl-117
Support:
Developer: Thomas A. Drexl, Jean-Marc Le Peuvedic, Eugene Andreeschev, Eric Cheung
License: GNU General Public License

GL-117

GL-117 is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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Torin Doyle
Torin Doyle
1 year ago

20 years since the last version was released. It’s a pity that this project was finished.

Miles
Miles
1 year ago
Reply to  Torin Doyle

A shame yes.