Highly realistic aerodynamics and flight dynamics across multiple aircraft
Authentic HUD and avionics with real FCS integration
Arresting gear and aerial refueling dynamics add depth to carrier operations
Free-to-play access lowers the barrier to entry for new users
Very large APK size (~1.27 GB) which may deter users with limited storage or bandwidth
Lacks mission-based content and weather/scenario features that some competitors offer
Unclear details on code obfuscation status (maybe_proguarded) could affect perceived security or performance
About Carrier Landing HD
Carrier Landing HD is a simulation app developed by CarrierLandingHD.
Download Statistics
Carrier Landing HD has been downloaded 610 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 21 thousand times.
User Ratings
Carrier Landing HD is rated 3.59 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2 thousand ratings.
App Information
Carrier Landing HD is FREE to download. The APK download size is 1.18 GB. The latest version available is 2020.6.16. The last update was on April 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Carrier Landing HD requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play August 2024.
Description
Carrier Landing HD is a high-end flight sim, offering the following advantages:
Aerodynamics: The aerodynamic model of each aircraft includes multiple components, with careful calculations of their inflow. As a result, the simulator realistically simulates the unique aerodynamic characteristics of many aircraft. This includes the high angle of attack maneuverability of F18 and F22, the ability of F14 to perform a full turn roll using only rudder, the pedal turn maneuver of F35 and F22, and the cobra maneuver of the Su series aerodynamic layout aircraft. The development process involved real pilots for testing and feedback.
Dynamics: When a 40,000-pound carrier-based aircraft lands on the deck at a descent rate of 5 meters per second, the compression rebound of the landing gear and the damping of the suspension are finely adjusted to create the most realistic visual effects. The recoil force from each bullet is accurately calculated and applied to the aircraft. The simulator also implements rope dynamics simulations for arresting cables and aerial tanker refueling tubes, details that are often not found in many PC flight sims.
Flight Control System (FCS): Modern fighters often utilize static instability layouts, making it challenging for pilots to fly without the intervention of FCS. The simulator implements an FCS component with the same algorithm as the real flight controller. Your control commands first enter the FCS, which calculates the result using angular velocity feedback or G-load feedback. The result is then passed to the servo to control the control surface.
Avionics: The simulator implements a HUD based on the real HUD principle. The size and view angle of the HUD characters and symbols have been strictly verified against the HUD of corresponding real aircraft. This offers the most realistic HUD implementation available in the mobile market. The F18 currently features a fully-featured fire control radar, and fire control radars for other aircraft are also under development.
Arms: Each missile in the simulator utilizes a real dynamic model, treating them as tiny aircraft. The guidance algorithm employs the same APN algorithm used in real missiles. The guidance results are transmitted to the missile's FCS, which then controls the control surface deflection for maneuvering. The initial speed of the gun bullet in the simulator strictly adheres to real data, accurately calculating the bullet's movement in each frame considering the effects of gravity and air resistance.
Earth Environment Rendering: The simulator employs multiple scattering algorithms to calculate the color of the sky, ground, and objects, thanks to innovative optimization algorithms. It provides realistic sky colors at dusk and dynamic projections of the earth in the atmosphere. Whether flying at foggy sea levels or 50,000 feet high, you can genuinely feel the presence of the air.Additionally, the game utilizes real astronomical data to determine the positions of stars, the moon, and the sun.
Recent changes: Fixed security vulnerability CVE-2025-01 by updating Unity engine.
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it's a good game but too much payment on the planes so add more fighter jets and make it free so its more enjoyable for people that can't buy it😁
★★★★★MILHAN MUHAIMIN· Mar 22, 2026
All the things are good🔥 but the bad thing is only some jets and no joystick control, if it has joystick control and so may jet then it will be the real dcs mobile
★★★★★Varen Fatih· Jun 27, 2026
Probably the best Fighter jet game/simulation for android ever! I must say the graphics were beautiful and the aircraft models are really nice, tho it'll be nice if we can get a detailed cockpit and can touch some buttons in the cockpit. And for beginners this game is kind of hard to get used to, but if you put some efforts, it'll pay off. If you're looking for a dcs kind of game in the android this is a good choice! Hopefully there'll be more update in the future.
★☆☆☆☆Shaikh Shabana· Mar 24, 2026
This game is lagging too much, please fix it, and I like this game, and please answer my questions, please sir please.
★☆☆☆☆Caleb Aldrae B mendoza· May 21, 2026
When I was landing I saw the throttle moving now I don't want this to happen because I'm a professional player of plane landings, and Why do I need auto throttle? Fix this already!
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