KapnoFlyer Aircraft Explorer

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Two experiences, same aviation DNA: the expanded classic edition (2020) or the new generation with career missions (2024).

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 MSFS 2020

MSFS 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Open

Released in 2020 as a major reboot of the series, focused on global visual fidelity and a mature ecosystem of aircraft and add-ons.

  • Release: Aug 18, 2020 (Windows), Jul 27, 2021 (Xbox Series X/S)
  • Editions: Standard, Deluxe, Premium Deluxe
  • Initial content: 20+ aircraft, up to 40 in Premium Deluxe
  • Airports: ~37,000 worldwide, with a hand-crafted subset
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Open

Released in 2024 as a direct successor, centered on career mode and specialized missions: firefighting, medevac, cargo hook, SAR, and more.

  • Release: Nov 19, 2024 (Windows, Xbox Series X/S), Dec 8, 2025 (PS5)
  • Highlights: career missions, EFB, improved physics/systems, multithreading
  • Mission types: VIP charter, cropdusting, oversized cargo, aerial construction, etc.
  • Compatibility: most 2020 marketplace add-ons remain supported

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