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[[John Hartin]] and [[Ken Williams]]'s '''''Sierra's 3-D Helicopter Simulator''''' is a [[1987]] [[Action]]/{{SimulationCategory}}.
[[John Hartin]] and [[Ken Williams]]'s '''''Sierra's 3-D Helicopter Simulator''''' is a [[1987]] [[Action]]/{{SimulationCategory}}.
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Introducing Sierra's 3-D Helicopter Flight Simulator, a red-hot combination of computerized fight training with realistic action! Strap yourself into the pilot's seat of an authentic helicopter. Feel the rush as you zoom in front of or behind 3-dimentional skyscrapers, mountains and towers.
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3-D Helicopter Simulator is the first flight simulator to feature l6-color high-resolution graphics of true 3-D quality. You will be dazzled by the vivid colors. You'll be further amazed by the authenticity that Sierra his brought to the scenery. An animated draw a rises and lowers in the harbor as your helicopter pisses by. Rotating radar dishes welcome you home to air control.
Advanced special effects make the 3-D Helicopter something special to play. Employ the scan option to take in a 364-degree view of your surroundings. Operate the zoom control for extreme close-ups. With incredible out-of-ship points-of view, a playa can watch himself fly a helicopter from ground level, an orbiting satellite or a tracking view from behind the ship.
There are four playing modes to choose from: fight, target practice, combat (with computer), or optional dual-player combat. There are various scenery files to choose from as well, from a port city on the East Coast to a futuristic spaceship launching site.
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3D Helicopter used the [[CPC]] copy protection
3D Helicopter used the [[CPC]] copy protection.
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Revision as of 19:30, 23 August 2026


3-D Helicopter Flight Simulator


3-D Helicopter Flight Simulator

3-D Helicopter Simulator Cover

 Release Date: 8/28/1987[1]
 Latest Version: 1.10
 Project Status: N/A
 Developer(s): Sierra On-Line
 Publisher: Sierra On-Line
 Designer(s): Joseph Wofford, John Hartin, Ken Williams
 Source Available:  No
 Category: Game
 Type: Full Release
 Genre: Action, Simulation
 Theme(s): Combat, Combat
 Engine: Unknown
 CP Scheme: CPC
 ESRB Rating: Unrated
 Platform: MS-DOS
 Localization: English
 Website: www.sierra.com



Description

John Hartin and Ken Williams's Sierra's 3-D Helicopter Simulator is a 1987 Action/simulation game.

Sierra 1987 Catalog[2] wrote:

Introducing Sierra's 3-D Helicopter Flight Simulator, a red-hot combination of computerized fight training with realistic action! Strap yourself into the pilot's seat of an authentic helicopter. Feel the rush as you zoom in front of or behind 3-dimentional skyscrapers, mountains and towers.


Synopsis

N/A


About

Sierra 1987 Catalog[3] wrote:

3-D Helicopter Simulator is the first flight simulator to feature l6-color high-resolution graphics of true 3-D quality. You will be dazzled by the vivid colors. You'll be further amazed by the authenticity that Sierra his brought to the scenery. An animated draw a rises and lowers in the harbor as your helicopter pisses by. Rotating radar dishes welcome you home to air control.

Advanced special effects make the 3-D Helicopter something special to play. Employ the scan option to take in a 364-degree view of your surroundings. Operate the zoom control for extreme close-ups. With incredible out-of-ship points-of view, a playa can watch himself fly a helicopter from ground level, an orbiting satellite or a tracking view from behind the ship.

There are four playing modes to choose from: fight, target practice, combat (with computer), or optional dual-player combat. There are various scenery files to choose from as well, from a port city on the East Coast to a futuristic spaceship launching site.

3D Helicopter used the CPC copy protection.


Where to Get It

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References

  1. From the release's READ.ME file
  2. Sierra 1987 Catalog
  3. Sierra 1987 Catalog


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