A third-party team of developers is making an F-15 Eagle add-on for
Microsoft Flight Simulator. DC Designs lists a January release window on its website; YouTuber Obsidian Ant has already had a go, and says it could be ready for consumers as soon as Jan. 18. You can watch his test flight embedded above and on YouTube.
The F-15 add-on will come with four variants of the iconic fourth-generation tactical fighter jet, including the F-15C (air superiority), D (combat-capable trailer), E (Strike Eagle), and I (a variant used by the Israel Defense Forces). While virtual pilots will be able to select and load ordnance, it’s not clear if you’ll actually be able to fire the guns or release other kinds of payloads. Given that the game doesn’t even show a crash animation, I wouldn’t hold my breath.