About
WarBirds III is a version of the venerable online flight simulation, WarBirds, winner "Online Game of the Year" by numerous publications over several years. WarBirds III (Fighter Pilot Academy) is a store ready version of the game with several offline and online enhancements that match the major 3.0 revision of the game.
The most prominent enhancement is extremely updated graphics and terrain. Plane models are much more detailed both inside and out. Special effects like tracers and explosions are also present and more detailed than in previous versions of the game. The terrain is modeled from satellite data as well.
New in this version is a more detailed offline training mode, called the Fighter Pilot Academy, that will help get new players acquainted with the game. While there are some other notable game changes, the online version of WarBirds is still similar, featuring great plane physics, historical scenarios, and tanks and ships to engage.
Ways to play
Modes
Perspective
Game details
Business Model
Commercial
Drivers/APIs Supported
Hardware TNL
Media Type
CD-ROM, Download
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard, Mouse, Other Input Devices
Controller Types Supported
Analog Joystick
Input Device Features Supported
Force Feedback
Additional Hardware Required
3D Accelerator
Multiplayer Options
Internet
Multiplayer Game Modes
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team
Number of Online Players
100+ Players
System requirements
Min. CPU Class Required
Intel Pentium II
Min. OS Class Required
Windows 98SE
Min. RAM Required
128 MB
Min. DirectX Version Required
DirectX 8.1
Min. Video Memory Required
16 MB
Video Modes Supported
Full screen, Window
Video Resolutions Supported
1024×768
Box art
Also known as
World War 2: Air Combat — Re-release title
World War II: Air Combat — German title
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Facts
Released
2002
Series
WarBirds
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