Dogfight (1993 computer game)
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| Dogfight - 80 Years of Aerial Warfare | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Vektor Grafix/MicroProse |
| Publisher(s) | MicroProse |
| Platform(s) | DOS, Atari ST, Amiga |
| Release date | 1993 |
| Genre(s) | Flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single Player |
| Rating(s) | N/A |
Dogfight is a video game of the combat flight simulation genre released in 1993 by MicroProse. As the subtitle 80 years of Aerial Warfare suggests, the game featured simulation of aerial combat starting from World War I biplanes, right through to modern fighter jets.
In the USA, the game was released with the title Air Duel: 80 Years of Dogfighting.
[edit] Aircraft and Eras
The game featured twelve playable aircraft, two each taken from six eras of conflict, as follows:
| Era | Aircraft 1 | Aircraft 2 |
|---|---|---|
| WWI | Sopwith Camel | Fokker DR1 |
| WWII | MKII Supermarine Spitfire | Messerschmitt Bf109E |
| Korean War | F-86E Sabre | MiG-15 |
| Vietnam War | F-4J Phantom | MiG-21F |
| Falklands War | Sea Harrier FRS.1 | Mirage IIIE |
| Arab-Israeli conflict | F16A Fighting Falcon | MiG-23S Flogger |
