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{{SeriesInfobox
| Title = Great War Planes Series
| Image = [[Image:GreatWarPlanesLogo.png|190px]]
| ReleaseDates = [[1989]]-[[1997]]
| Developer = {{DynamixDev}}
| Publisher = {{DynamixPub}}, {{SierraPub}}
| Category = {{GameSeries}}
| Genre = {{SimSeries}}
| Theme = {{FlightSimSeries}}, {{CombatflightSimSeries}}
| Engines = {{3SpaceSeries}}
| Website = {{DynamixURL}}
}}

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==<br /><br /> Description ==

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The '''Great War Planes Series''' is Dynamix's releases of combat flight sims.
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==<br /> Games in Series ==

* [[A-10 Tank Killer]] ([[1989]])
* [[Red Baron]] ([[1990]])
* [[Red Baron: Mission Builder]] ([[1992]])
* [[Red Baron II]] ([[1997]])
* [[Red Baron 3-D]] ([[1998]])
* [[Curse You! Red Baron]] ([[1999]])
* [[Aces of the Pacific]] ([[1992]])
* [[Aces of the Pacific: Expansion Disk - WWII: 1946]] ([[1992]])
* [[Aces Over Europe]] ([[1993]])
* [[A-10 Tank Killer + Extra Missions]] (Amiga) ([[1995]])
* [[Silent Thunder: A-10 Tank Killer II]] ([[1996]])

==<br /> Series Collections ==

* [[Aces: The Complete Collector's Edition|Aces: The Complete Collector's Edition]] ([[1995]])
* [[Aces: Collection Series|Aces: Collection Series]] ([[1997]])
* [[Red Baron Pack]] ([[2009|Oct 08, 2009]])
* [[Great War Planes 1+2+3+4 (GOG)|Great War Planes 1+2+3+4 (GOG)]] ([[YEAR]])

== <br /> Compilations ==

* [[Action Pack: Earthsiege 2 + Silent Thunder]] ([[1997]])

==<br /> Freeware/Extras/Mini Games ==

* <span class="Inactive">None</span>
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==<br /> Demos ==

* [[A-10 Tank Killer Demo]]
* [[A-10 Tank Killer 2: Silent Thunder Demo]]
* [[Aces Over Europe Demo]]
* [[Aces of the Pacific Demo]]
* [[Red Baron Demo]]
* [[Red Baron II Demo]]
* [[Red Baron 3D Demo]]

==<br /> Downloads ==

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Links to individual game installers can be found on each game's page.

=== Patches ===

'''Aces over Europe'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/Aces/SilentThunder(ST101).zip|Aces over Europe Update (AOEPAT)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [93.2 KB]</span>
:This patch fixes lockups and errors on some Packard Bell and Acer systems. It also includes new joystick drivers which should help joystick control on faster systems.

'''Aces of the Pacific'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/Aces/AcesOfThePacific(ACEPATCH).zip|Aces of the Pacific Update (ACEPATCH)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [616 KB]</span>
:This is for the non-Collection Version only. Enhancements include in this patch are refinements of aircraft performance, graphics, sound, radio messages, scoring, weapons performance, and other features. This patch also updates the game to version 1.2 and will convert either version 1.0 or 1.01 (or previously patched versions).

'''WWII1946'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/Aces/WWII1946(1946PTCH).zip|WWII1946 Update (1946ptch) ]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File []</span>
:This patch corrects several issues that were discovered in 1946. Below is a brief outline of the issues that were addressed:

:Single Missions:

::Tapes will now be saved correctly in training missions.

:Career:

::Pilots stationed on Kokubu airbase no longer fly missions from the middle of the ocean.

::USAAF pilots no longer get assigned to attack American warships.

::USAAF pilots no longer drop out of autopilot with "friendlies encountered" messages during escort bombers missions.

::The program no longer displays a Shell System Error when the player squadron is given a new aircraft type.

'''Red Baron'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron(RBVGAJOY).zip|Red Baron Patch (RBVGAJOY)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [299 KB]</span>
:Improves joystick response in Red Baron (VGA version only!) on faster systems. NOTE: This archive contains patches for both the 3.5" and 5.25" version of the game. All CD versions of the game have already been updated with this patch.

'''Red Baron Mission Builder'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaronMissionBuilder(RBMBPAT).zip|Red Baron Mission Builder Update (RBMBPAT)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [181 KB]</span>
:This patch disk will fix the video problems that can occur on some systems when running Red Baron Mission Builder.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaronMissionBuilder(RBMBPAT).zip|Red Baron Mission Builder STB VGA Card Update ((RBMBPAT)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [181 KB]</span>
:This patch file corrects the VGA problems found when using Red Baron Mission Builder and the STB VGA video card.

'''Red Baron II'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron2(RB2BETA).zip|Red Baron II 1.002 Update(RB2BETA)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [1.78 MB]</span>
:No description available.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron2(RB2_15).zip|Red Baron II Update (RB2_15)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [3.10 MB]</span>
:This patch will update Red Baron II to version 1.05. It contains a new flight model, and a few other fixes. Please see the readme file (READMEFM.TXT) which will be installed into the game directory for more information.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-DSuperPatch1077(RB3DSMDL).zip|Red Baron II Super Patch 1.0.7.7 ()]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [11.4 MB]</span>
:No description available.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB3D_SPR).zip|Red Baron 3D 1.0.7.7 Super Patch (RB3D_SPR)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [11.2 MB]</span>
:This patch is an all-encompassing patch, and should properly update any version of RBII to RB II 3D 1.0.7.7. This update includes 3D single and multiplayer capabilities. Please refer to the readme for some important system requirement information and a complete list of features. This patch does not include the dedicated server portion of the patch.

'''Red Baron 3D'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB3D1078).zip|Red Baron 3D Update 1.0.7.8 (RB3D1078)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [1.24 MB]</span>
:This Red Baron 3D patch (Version 1.0.7.8) will allow you to see game servers from within the game interface if you could not see them before. This patch will only apply to the 1.0.7.7 version.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB3D_SVR).zip|Red Baron 3D Server Update (RB3D_SVR)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [2.75 MB]</span>
:This update, for advanced users, will enable a system to act as a dedicated server for Red Baron 3D multiplayer. Please review the readme file for more information.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB2_3D).zip|Red Baron 3D Update (RB2_3D)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [7.89 MB]</span>
:No description available.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB3DSoundFix).zip|Red Baron 3D Update (RB3DSoundFix)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [291 KB]</span>
:Will turn ON the sound in RB3d and to start RB3d ( single play or multi play mode)
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/RedBaron/RedBaron3-D(RB3DXPFix).zip|Red Baron 3D Update (RB3DXPFix)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [18.0 KB]</span>
:This utility will fix the single or mmp dat files to allow sound in RB3D while using Windows XP.

'''A-10 Tank Killer'''
* [[File:Setup.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/A-10TankKiller/A-10TankKillerConfig.zip|A-10 Tank Killer Config]] & <span class="DLInfo"> Setup file [6.42 KB]</span><br />
: The CONFIG.EXE contained in this ZIP file will allow you to override the SmartStart installation and manually choose the options for your system. This is not a guaranteed fix, but it has been very successful.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/A-10TankKiller/A-10TankKiller(A10PATCH).zip|A-10 Tank Killer Update 1 (A10PATCH)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [54.4 KB]</span>
:This patch contains a new joystick driver which corrects joystick problems, primarily those associated with using a faster computer (386/33 or better) with a game card that does not offer speed calibration. It also corrects problems seen when using certain mouse drivers.
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/A-10TankKiller/A-10TankKiller(A10CLICK).zip|A-10 Tank Killer Config (A10CLICK)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [1.95 KB]</span>
:This patch will resolve the clicking sound that is heard on some systems when playing A-10 Tank Killer.

'''Silent Thunder'''
* [[File:ZIP.png]] [[SHPBin:Patches/A-10TankKiller/SilentThunder(ST101).zip|Silent Thunder Update (st101)]] & <span class="DLInfo"> ZIP File [326 KB]</span>
:Adds joystick calibration feature, enhances DirectSound capabilities, allows weapons to be fired even without a weapons lock. Works only with US version of game.
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==<br /> References ==

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