# Gunship III - Flight Simulator - VPAF - FREE

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-flight-simulator-vpaf-free/id904446242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PNTK, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999141305)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 331 App Store ratings · 543 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 510 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-flight-simulator-vpaf-free/id904446242/reviews.md

## What is Gunship III?

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

Features flyable MIG-17PFand MIG-19 (J-6).

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 and MIG-19 (J-6)
- Online multiplayer combat
- Offline campaigns
- 360-degree virtual cockpit
- Realistic avionics and weapon systems
- Live text chat in multiplayer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIG-21 PFL Fishbed | $2.99 | one-time |
| MIG-21M Fishbed | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gunship III?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great sim
- 👍 Best game of all time
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Insanely good!!
- 👍 Awesome

**Cons**

- 🐛 The app won't open
- 🐛 I can no longer go in yo the game
- 🐛 Game quits every time I try to open
- 🐛 Everytime i click on it to play my game crashes
- 🐛 Would rate five if it didn't crash every time I try to open the app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes whenever I turn it on
- Kicks me out of the game
- Crashes right on opening
- Game keeps exiting me
- It crashes whenever i try to get in

**Most requested features**

- Radar Multipath
- The R-3R missile for the mig21M
- Add free MiG21
- Add helicopters
- Combine the 3 games to switch teams and aircraft

## Recent user reviews (10 of 543)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-iii-flight-simulator-vpaf-free/id904446242/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It doesn’t work

*2026-02-10, version 3.8.4*

Before it worked but then sometime (idk when) it just stoped working but good game

### 5/5 — Great sim

*2025-11-26, version 3.8.4*

The game is pretty good, though there are some features I wish to see in the future

1. Radar Multipath

2. The R-3R missile for the mig21M

3. Game chat box abusers


Everything in game is great, and even though I know you won’t add these as this is an old game, it could be something you can look out if you randomly decide to come back

### 5/5 — Best game of all time

*2025-10-21, version 3.8.4*

It’s unique in it’s simulator style and I LOVE it. Great job on the game.

### 5/5 — Mig-17

*2025-05-23, version 3.8.4*

Khi lái mig-17 tôi thấy như là nguyễn văn bảy

### 2/5 — Solo va de una cosa

*2025-04-21, version 3.8.4*

Solo hay que destruir los b-52  nada más

### 1/5 — The app won’t open

*2025-02-15, version 3.8.4*

I downloaded it just loaded then quit on me

### 5/5 — Need to bring this game back!

*2025-01-27, version 3.8.4*

We need to bring back this game! It’s old and still good, game of my childhood

### 4/5 — i cant open the game now...

*2025-01-25, version 3.8.4*

i played it,and it was tons of fun! but..for some reason i cant open the game now? why?..i was stuck at the loading screen and then it crashes...it say its compatible for my phone..

### 5/5 — Jeu d’avion, de chasse le plus réaliste auquel vous pouvez jouer sur téléphone, croyez-le ou non

*2025-01-17*

Jeu réactif

### 1/5 — Шарлатаны

*2024-12-15*

Купил миг21 в камуфляже , квитанция о платеже на телефон пришла. Но самолёт не разблокировался. Деньги на ветер! Обращаюсь к администрации этого приложения, удалите из своего приложения этого разработчика со своими самолетами.

## Frequently asked questions about Gunship III

### What is this app?

This app is an expansion pack for a Vietnam War flight simulator series. It allows players to pilot specific Soviet-era fighter jets and engage in both offline campaigns and online multiplayer combat scenarios.

### What are the key features of this flight simulator?

Key features include flyable MIG-17PF and MIG-19 (J-6) aircraft, a 360-degree virtual cockpit, realistic avionics and weapon systems, offline campaigns, and full multiplayer over the internet with live text chat. Private network multiplayer is also supported.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers free aircraft and helicopters. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What kind of combat missions can I expect?

You can expect missions such as intercepting U.S.A.F. fighters and bombers over Laos in 1964 and over Hanoi in 1965. The game focuses on aerial combat scenarios from the Vietnam War era.

### Can I play with other people?

Yes, the app features full multiplayer over the internet, allowing you to play against other players, including USAF players online. It also includes live text chat for communication during multiplayer sessions.

## 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 — 2015-02-02

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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