# Strafing King: Bombing Runs — Bomb Enemy Bases from the Sky

> Arcade-style aerial combat game with strike missions and aircraft progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Calum Haddow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strafing-king-bombing-runs/id6752348398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Calum Haddow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510740077)
- Category: Games, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 179 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strafing-king-bombing-runs/id6752348398/reviews.md

## What is Strafing King?

Strafing King

Take off, lock on, and unleash chaos from the skies.

Strafing King delivers fast, satisfying strike missions with one goal: dominate every run using skill, timing, and raw firepower.

Built for players who want instant action and explosive payoffs, Strafing King blends arcade-style flying with modern VFX, smooth controls, and a progression system that keeps every mission intense.

Features

- Simple but satisfying flying
Swipe, dodge, weave, and dive. No flight school required — just pure arcade action.

- Train Carnage missions
Chase down heavily guarded war trains, destroy turrets, blast through carriages, and bring the convoy to a halt before it escapes.

- Defend the Base
Hold the line against incoming waves. Protect your base and survive escalating enemy pressure.

- Strike and destroy
Wipe out ground targets, eliminate convoys, evade anti-air fire, and dismantle fortified enemy positions.

- A fleet of aircraft to unlock
Start with classic warplanes and progress toward modern jets, each with distinct handling and firepower.

- Upgrade your aircraft
Improve engines, armour, missiles, bombs, flares, and cannons. Build your loadout to match your playstyle.

- Global battle zones
Fly across deserts, frozen fronts, oceans, jungles, and active warzones.

- Structured progression
100+ missions with increasing difficulty and unlockable aircraft earned through gameplay.



Why Players Love It

Strafing King is built around instant, skill-based action: short missions, responsive controls, punchy audio, and explosive combat that makes every run feel powerful.

No clutter. Just action.



Call to Action

Become the Strafing King.
Download now and take control of the battlefield.

## Key features

- Fast, satisfying strike missions
- Arcade-style flying with smooth controls
- Train Carnage and Defend the Base modes
- Unlockable fleet of aircraft
- Aircraft upgrade system
- 100+ structured missions
- Diverse global battle zones

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F35 Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| A10 Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Large | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Large | $8.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Strafing King

### What kind of missions can I expect in Strafing King?

Strafing King features missions like Train Carnage to destroy war trains, Defend the Base against incoming waves, and Strike and Destroy targets like convoys and fortified positions.

### How does the aircraft progression work in Strafing King?

You start with classic warplanes and progress to unlock modern jets. Each aircraft has distinct handling and firepower, and you can upgrade engines, armor, missiles, bombs, flares, and cannons.

### Is Strafing King playable offline?

The description focuses on online missions and progression, suggesting that an internet connection may be required for full functionality, though specific offline capabilities are not detailed.

### What devices is Strafing King available on?

Strafing King is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Strafing King updated?

The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on May 1, 2026, suggesting a relatively active update schedule for the game.

### Does Strafing King have ads?

Yes, Strafing King contains advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag in its data.

### What is the age rating for Strafing King?

Strafing King has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### What makes players love Strafing King?

Players appreciate Strafing King for its instant, skill-based action, responsive controls, punchy audio, and explosive combat that makes every run feel powerful.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-05

• Complete Daily Ops and earn rewards with new objectives every day.
• Track your progress with permanent Career challenges.
• Take on Special Operations to unlock legendary aircraft.
• Unlock the limited-edition Raptor 250 in Operation Red, White & Blue.
• Improved cannon, bomb, missile, and engine audio.
• Upgraded explosions with debris, scorch marks, and improved battlefield feedback.
• New hit feedback makes every attack feel more responsive.
• Added progression notifications so you never miss an available upgrade or reward.
• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-06-11

New Defend the Base Mission!
Hold the line as enemy convoys push toward your base. Survive until reinforcements arrive!

Improved Defend Base gameplay
• New enemy attack routes
• Base health system
• Reinforcement countdown
• New damage effects & explosions

Updated desert battlefield visuals
Gameplay balancing improvements
Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2026-05-01

Fixed replay issue
Improved weapon balance
Cannons are now more powerful
Missiles now visible on all aircraft

### 1.0.7 — 2026-04-22

+ Fixed bugs

### 1.0.5 — 2026-04-21

+ NEW MISSION - Fish In a Barrel
+ Fish in a barrel leaderboard added
+ Weapon balance

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All apps by Calum Haddow: https://appshunter.io/developer/1510740077

## Related topics

[bombing run](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bombing-run)

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