# Gunship III - Combat Flight Simulator - VPAF

> Vietnam War combat flight simulator expansion with flyable Soviet jets and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by PNTK, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-vpaf/id773936885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 510 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-vpaf/id773936885/reviews.md

## What is Gunship III?

This game is an expansion pack of the Gunship-III Vietnam War series.

Features flyable MIG-17PF, MIG-19 (J-6), MIG-21PFL Fishbed and MIG-21M, players could play against others USAF players online.

For more info about the Gunship-III Vietnam War Aircombat series, visit developer's page or at www.gunship3d.com

Offline Campaigns:
* Intercept U.S.A.F fighters and bombers over Laos (1964)
* Intercept U.S.A.F fighters and bombers over HaNoi (1965)

Features:
* 360 degrees virtual cockpit.
* Realistic avionics and weapon systems.
* Full multiplayer over the internet with live text chat.
* Support private network multiplayer.

Download Gunship-III FREE for more free aircrafts and helicopters.

## Key features

- Flyable MIG-17PF, MIG-19, MIG-21PFL, MIG-21M jets
- Online multiplayer battles
- Offline campaigns
- 360-degree virtual cockpit
- Realistic avionics and weapon systems
- Live text chat in multiplayer

## What do users think of Gunship III?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Still active
- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Realistic and fun
- 🚀 Enjoyable
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Fun
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Beautiful graphics
- 🚀 Well-done
- 🚀 Impressive

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unplayable
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Unbalanced
- 🐛 Lacks detail
- 🐛 Sensitivity issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic SAMs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad mini and iPod touch
- Kicks player back to home screen
- Bombers self-heal
- Landing gear glitch
- Multiplayer issues (disconnects, lag)
- Controls unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Add American AI planes
- Add helicopters
- Improve cockpit and ground detail
- Add tutorials
- Increase mission variety
- Add more aircraft
- Improve multiplayer experience
- Reduce SAM accuracy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-combat-flight-simulator-vpaf/id773936885/reviews.md

### 1/5 — THE THUMBNAIL IS A SCAM, THERE ARE NO USAF PLANES AND ONLY 1 B52 WAAAACCCKK

*2025-01-18, version 3.8.4*

WHY REMOVE STUFF

### 5/5 — still active great

*2024-04-11, version 3.8.4*

great game love it <3

### 3/5 — Add American ai

*2022-11-19*

Please can you add American ai planes (e.g. f100 or f4)

### 5/5 — 一言で言うとモバイル版War Thunder

*2022-10-24*

リアル思考なゲームなだけにエースコンバット以上に機体ごとの性能差が凄いけど、それを乗り越えて敵を撃墜したときの快感がすごい!
　スパローが避けられないって怒ってる人もいるけど超低空飛行に慣れれば対処は可能で、敵がスパローの誘導にミスってすれ違った所にミサイル打ち込むのが最高に気持ちいいんじゃ〜

### 1/5 — App Crashes on iPad mini and iPod touch

*2022-10-15*

Please fix

### 3/5 — It keeps taking me back to the home screen.

*2022-09-03, version 3.8.4*

So I used to run this game two years ago and I wanted to install all the games a again and I have a ton of icloud storage and for some reason every time I open the game it takes me back to the home screen and the same thing to the other games like ,Gunship || Gunship || naval edition and Strike.Please fix this thank you

### 1/5 — Constant crashes

*2022-05-02*

Every time I even try to open the app it immediately crashes the ken time I entered it booted me out the seccond I tried to fly this game is garbage don’t ever buy it.

### 5/5 — Huanaco

*2021-12-08, version 3.8.4*

Por favor actualicen el juego a iOS 15 por qué ya no me deja abrirlo

### 5/5 — I like

*2020-12-31, version 3.8.4*

I like dis game

### 4/5 — Great!! If your flying for the Americans

*2020-10-20*

Overall it’s a great game I put it up as the best mobile combat sim but if your flying for the Vietnamese your simply out gunned in every scenario 90% of the time you get shot down before your even in engaging distance. Coming from someone owns both versions f4s can become lethal and engage 14 km away vs the 5 with the mig 21 ohh and that’s before mentioning that flying the migs you have no radar guided missiles so you have to be a someone’s six to even pose a threat great game but unbalanced

## Frequently asked questions about Gunship III

### What is Gunship III - Combat Flight Simulator - VPAF?

This application is an expansion pack for the Gunship-III Vietnam War series. It allows players to pilot iconic Soviet-era fighter jets and engage in both offline campaigns and online multiplayer battles.

### What aircraft can I fly in this simulator?

You can fly the MIG-17PF, MIG-19 (J-6), MIG-21PFL Fishbed, and MIG-21M. The game offers a selection of free aircraft and helicopters, with the option to download more.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the base game is free to download and offers additional free aircraft and helicopters. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### Can I play with other people?

Yes, the game features full multiplayer over the internet with live text chat. It also supports private network multiplayer, allowing you to play against other players online.

### What kind of missions can I expect?

The game includes offline campaigns where you can intercept U.S.A.F. fighters and bombers over Laos in 1964 and over Hanoi in 1965. The experience is enhanced by realistic avionics, weapon systems, and a 360-degree virtual cockpit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.4 — 2016-12-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fix engine slowly spool up on some devices

### 3.8.2 — 2016-12-08

Fix invisible multi player bug
Remove grace spawn time for AI
Fix AI continue to fight after destroyed
Add bomb delay
Reduce lag and code optimization

### 3.8.0 — 2015-12-16

Various bug fixes & improvements
iOS9 compatible

### 3.7.8 — 2015-04-12

More vibration when pulling G
Increase GLOC affect in realistic mode
Remove Arcade Mode
Fix CH-47 engine sounds
Fix Unlimited rockets in realistic Mode
Fix Cockpit that doesn't have fuel gauge should display fuel percentage
Fix No night in Realistic Mode
Fix Radar should stabilize when aircraft bank (MIGs)
Fix Heli spawn under pad

### 3.7.6 — 2015-01-30

Improve sky render
Improve afterburner effect and engine smokes
Various bug fixes
New flight physics
New multiplayer modes
Add volumetric clouds for high-end devices

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