X Plane 11 Freeware Aircraft
Default Aircraft – GA Plus Military
If you are looking for some new great X Plane 11 freeware aircraft then X Plane 11 free addons are plentiful. There are some fantastic freeware aircraft that were previously available as payware like the Aerobask Robin and Lisa which are listed below.
Aerobask is a great producer of both payware and freeware X Plane 11 aircraft. They have gifted the community a number of high quality freeware aircraft like the French designed single engine Robin 401, four place aircraft. This is an aircraft you should definitely add to your virtual hangar.
The aircraft is tremendous fun to fly and comes with great quality cockpit textures and flight model. Included with the aircraft is the Garmin G1000 avionics package to make this aircraft feel ultra modern.
We also have been given the Lisa Akoya seaplane for X Plane 11. This fantastic sea Plane will get you out to enjoy the waterways and back blocks of the sim. This gives you some amazing flexibility.
Its great to have the option to land on a fixed runway or a lake or sea runway so be adventurous and head bush. I have personally made a few videos in the Lisa Akoya and they were a lot of fun. Check out the Lisa Akoya as well as the Robin 401 on LetsFlyVFR You tube Channel for more.
X Plane 11 Best Freeware Aircraft
I think we should look at the amazing planes for X Plane 11 that are in the default hanger.
The X Plane best freeware aircraft are the ones that come included and have the best detail and performance to get you started. We have a selection for all budding pilots.
If your into airliners we have the Boeing 747 and 737 to take your passengers anywhere they desire. Need a city flight and to drop a passenger on a helipad then there are some fantastic helicopters to challenge your flying skills. They are truly a challenge to master so don’t expect it to be all done in five minutes. They will challenge you.
The Barron 58
The Barron 58 is one of the X plane 11 best freeware aircraft. It comes with great textures and sound which helps immerse you in the whole flying experience. There are also a wide range of gliders, general aviation plus military aircraft included with X Plane 11.
The Barron 58 has featured in a few of my own videos and I hope I get the opportunity to include it in more on Lets Fly VFR.
In the real world you would likely start in the Cessna 172 as you venture into aviation taking your first steps.
It is the same in any flight simulator, you must learn to crawl, then walk before you can run in an airliner of a jet fighter.
The amazing thing about the X Plane 11 flight model is the whole aircraft airflow calculations that are made in real time. This is where it stands apart from other simulators with its absolute realism.
The Aerobask is a fantastic low wing aircraft. The aircraft comes with the Garmin 1000 suite which gives it a really modern feel.
Getting to grips with the avionics is not to difficult but be patient. New comers to X Plane 11 and no doubt Prepar3d plus FSX and now MSFS 2020 also have the Garmin included on several aircraft.
The Aerobask Robin is great in the handling department being easy to taxi with its nose wheel steering. The flight characteristics are pretty good with smooth controls making take off and landing a realistic challenge for new comers and experienced simmers alike.
Its realistic stall characteristics are something I enjoy pushing to the limit. The latest 11.40 Beta made the overall characteristics of aircraft even more realistic making them often but not always drop a wing when stalling.
It is very impressive aircraft especially offered as freeware. Aerobatics are a lot of fun with barrel rolls and loops not to hard but be cautious because it will spin if you get it wrong. Maybe check out my spin recovery video for guidance.
The Stinson Sentinel
The Stinson Sentinel is a fantastic X Plane 11 freeware aircraft for learning how to handle a tail wheel aircraft. It is such a fun plane to fly plus it will challenge you from when the wheels start moving till they stop. There isn’t a moment this plane does not keep you on your toes. I would highly recommend having some rudder pedals to make the most of this feisty beast.
Why is it such a hand full you may ask. If you are asking you may never have flown a realistic tail wheel aircraft. They require your attention to keep the straight during taxi as well as when you add the power. It will get away from you very quickly if you don’t keep the joystick back in your lap till you gain some airspeed.
Once you have airspeed your rudder will become effective and you can then steer with it. This is where good flight controls and having a good joystick or Yoke combined with the essential rudder pedals you will be dancing on fling this great aircraft.
Robin DR401 by Aerobask
The Robin 401 is an amazing X Plane 11 freeware aircraft and a huge amount of fun to fly. There are two versions available for free for X-Plane 11 and they are from Aerobask and XPFR a private French group of developers.
We get two engine options with these two separate models. One a full FADEC Diesel option and a traditional Lycoming option. The aircraft have great handling characteristics with good climb and cruise speeds. Generally a gentle stall with a slight sing drop as you stall so be careful.
The aircraft models also can do spins in X Plane 11 and I have seen a few crazy ones done online. Easy to recover with standard procedures to recover.
Performance Figures:
Maximum Speed: 150 knots
Cruise Speed: 134 Knots
Stall 51 Knots (Flaps Down)
Never Exceed Speed: 166 Knots
Service Ceiling: 15,490 Ft
Rate of Climb: 825 Ft Per Minute
Take Off Distance: 2000 Ft
Landing Distance: 1740 Ft
Lancair by Aerobask
This is another really great and fast plane to fly and it also is a FREE offering from Aerobask. The textures and model are excellent and its performance is very good.
The Lancair comes with a number of liveries like the one to the right.
The performance is fantastic and the aircraft comes with digital displays as well as an adjustable prop.
I know you will enjoy this high performance aircraft when you add it to your hanger. Offering 4 K Textures this is a beautiful model to own for FREE.
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ZIBO Mod 737 – 800
The Zibo Mod is somewhat famous in the X Plane 11 community. Created by the community for the community this B737-800X ZIBO mod is truly amazing and FREE.
Since its creation airline pilots across the X Plane 11 universe have been taking passengers all around the world in this amazing aircraft. There have been many improvements with Fmod 5.1 added by Audio Bird XP the sound is amazing.
The aircraft has all of its primary systems modeled so it feels just like a payware aircraft. Improvements are ongoing so If your looking for another magnificent aircraft to fly then click the blue link or the picture, sign in to Xplane.org and get downloading.
Lisa Akoya by Aerobask
LISA Akoya is a French single engine light aircraft created by Aerobask. It is an amphibious aircraft with a side by side configuration with trailing edge extensions instead of flaps.
Ready to take to the water you will have a lot of fun in this amphibian free from x plane.org. It also features 4k textures and a high quality flight model as well as PBR textures on the fuselage.
Grab this one for something different in your hanger.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX 1.0
If your looking for some WW2 fighters then X Plane has some great examples including this Spitfire as well as Hurricanes and many more
This model comes in a selection of famous liveries that can be downloaded at X Plane.org. This model was originally designed by Heinz Dziurowitz of myvirtualhanger with artwork by Will Davies. It originally was payware so get your scarf and goggles on and fly over England and Europe keeping it safe.
All tail draggers need a lot of respect to even taxi, so get your rudder pedals ready because your going to need them to get airborne.
Enjoy this great aircraft and maybe add some more WW2 aircraft to your hangar. (Freeware)
The Spitfire is created by : By DomHenry
Avro Lancaster B Mk3 1.1
The Avro Lancaster is a classic WWII bomber. If your dreams including flying deep into enemy territory at night then download this pretty good model and go on your own missions.
Flying first in 1941 it along with the Boeing B-17 took the bombing campaign day and night to the enemy of the time.
This is a great external model but the internal model is a bit disappointing with the normal view setup not available and the general internals need more work to match the external model.
Download via the text link in the title or the graphic. Log in to XPlane.org and get flying. (Freeware)
B-17 G by Kamsin Studio
The B-17G by Kamsin Studio who have created a number of great models for you to enjoy now offer the mighty B-17G.
This model of the B-17G allows you to move through the model from the cockpit past the navigators station past the bomb racks holding ominous cargo for delivery back to the waste gun positions and more. Unfortunately you cant operate the guns but its fun exploring.
Visit Kamsin Studio Here: https://www.khamsin.org/
General Aviation
X Plane 11 general aviation choices are truly amazing. There is a massive choice of freeware aircraft as well as freeware.
Included in X Plane 11 are the Cessna 172Sp as well as the Beech Barron 58 twin engine aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air C90 turbo prop as well as your own personal jet in the Cirrus Vision SF50.
You can learn the basics like takeoff’s and landing, flying the airport pattern as well as advanced handling techniques like stalls plus recovery as well as many pre planned and unplanned emergency procedures.
If your looking for a training platform with high quality cockpits and super realistic flight dynamics then X Plane 11 general aviation aircraft will have you covered. As a real world pilot nothing beats X Plane 11’s flight model for me. Its the one to beat right now for realistic flight model.
X Plane 11 Freeware Airliners
X Plane 11 freeware airliners are plentiful with a quality selection included in the flight simulators download. XP 11 freeware aircraft include the McDonald Douglas MD-10 as well as the venerable Boeing 737 which is the most common short haul jet aircraft around the world. Once you have gained confidence with the smaller jets then you can step into the mighty Boeing 747-400 and travel the world.
In addition to the included X Plane 11 Freeware airliners there is a very popular community build ZEBO MOD 738-800 that is an amazing quality airliner available from Xplane.org for free as well.
You will be able to practice all the airline procedures including using stars, GPS as well as programming the FMS to manage your flights with the ease of typing in your route. Climb aboard captain.
F-35 Lightening II
The F-35 Strike fighter, One of the newest aircraft on the planet with its advanced stealth qualities and amazing performance is certainly one of the aircraft you should have in the virtual hangar. This aircraft is also set up around using voice commands from PLANE COMMAND.com.
The F-35 Lightening II is a fifth generation single seat fighter with its weapons stored internally for both aerodynamic efficiency but more importantly for stealth purposes.
The aircraft can and does carry external weapons which can be done when the need for stealth has diminished and air superiority has been achieved.
The F-35 II has a top speed of Mach 1.6 with its 25,000 lb at military and 40,000 after burning engine. Built by Lockheed Martin this is the latest in the USA inventory with models developed for the Airforce, Marines with vertical takeoff and landing as well as the navy version.
Weapons :
- AIM-120C Air-to-Air Missile
- AIM-9X “Sidewinder” Short Range Air-to Air Missile
- GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Guided Bombs
- Laser-Guided Bombs
- Internal 25 mm GAU-22/A Cannon
Bell 206-19 – Helicopter Beta 4.15
Flying Helicopters is a real skill unto its own and great creations like this Bell 206-19 – Helicopter Beta 4.15 by by Joe Roe.
This chopper come VR ready and is a real performer with top speeds of 130 kts it has seen service in many variations since 1962. It has a long history as a utility helicopter as well as being used by the military for scout and many other tasks. Used for medical evacuations, police surveillance, corporate transport and much more. There are variants that take up to seven passengers.
It held a round the world record doing the trip in just over 24 days. If your looking for some fun then grab this popular model and head skyward. GRAB IT HERE!
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: four passengers
- Length: 39 ft 8 in (12.11 m)
- Rotor diameter: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
- Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.83 m)
- Disc area: 872 ft2 (81.1 m2)
- Empty weight: 2,331 lb (1,057 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250-C20J turboshaft, 420 shp; derated to 317 shp due to drivetrain limitations (310 kW)
- Never exceed speed: 130 knots (241 km/h, 150 mph)
- Maximum speed: 120 knots (222 km/h, 138 mph)
- Range: 374 nmi (430 mi, 693 km)
- Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,115 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,350 ft/min (6.9 m/s)
- Disc loading: 4 lb/ft2 (177 N/m2)
- Power/mass: 0.26 hp/lb (430 W/kg)
AWXDH82 – Tiger Moth 1.0.1
If something more classic is your style them how about this Tiger Moth by Fredrick Hedmann. Originally designed by Geoffrey De Havilland back in the 1930s this is still a popular aircraft today.
It was responsible for training thousands of pilots. It was powered by the 130 HP Gypsy Major engine which proved quite reliable for a training aircraft.
It was also able to fly with 2 * 80 LB bombs but I don’t think we want to go into combat with these do we.
Get the scarf out and head into the wild blue yonder with this fun aircraft! Get it here!
- Crew: two, student & instructor
- Length: 23 ft 11 in (7.34 m)
- Wingspan: 29 ft 4 in (8.94 m)
- Height: 8 ft 9 in (2.68 m)
- Wing area: 239 sq ft (22.2 m2)
- Empty weight: 1,115 lb (506 kg)
- Useful load: 710 lb (323 kg)
- Loaded weight: 1,825 lb (828 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major I inverted 4-cylinder inline, 130 hp (100 kW)
- Maximum speed: 109 mph at 1,000 ft (97 kn, 175 km/h at 300 m)
- Cruise speed: 67 mph (59 knots, 108 km/h)
- Range: 302 miles (250 nm, 486 km)
- Service ceiling: 13,600 ft (4,145 m)
- Rate of climb: 673 ft/min (205 m/min)
Stearman Aircraft – Bi Plane Fun
The X Plane 11 – Stearman is a fun plane to fly for sure. VR it looks really great with its big bi plane wings and large fuselage.
It is a big plane with duel cockpits where the passengers sit in the front.
The textures look great with new shiny Dacron looking wings and fuselage that shimmer in the sun light. There are also a long list of additional skins on Xplane.org available. There are a lot of passionate creators that obviously like this model.
The flight model I found is very slow in roll with pitch being good. This is a big fun biplane that should give you hours of entertainment.
The Stearman model 75 is a 1930-1940’s military trainer built in the United States and pretty good numbers at over 10,000. It has a 107 knot top speed so ts no speed demon. Give it a go. I know you’ll enjoy it.
Wingspan: 9.81 m
Top speed: 200 km/h
Engine type: Continental R-670
Number built: 10,620+
First flight: 1936
The Zlín Z-142
The Zilin is an interesting and well put together aircraft available FREE on X Plane .org listed in the best 100 of the year. Flying it in VR it is very well detailed has a fully functional cockpit. The external model looks fantastic from both outside and internally.
The performance of this aircraft is very interesting with its 150 hp engine, two stage flaps its performance is really quite smart.
Its roll as well as elevator authority are snappy for sure as is the stall characteristics. Its fun to do aerobatics in and has a solid spin recovery as well as good stall characteristics.
Available across X Plane 11 plus there are models available for P3D and FSX it appears. Looking for a fun download in a 2 seat great performance aircraft then this may be the one for you.
Model created by PWDT & NH Adrian – Great work by these people.
The Hawker Hurricane – WWII Legend
The Hawker Hurricane Mk2 A is another fun aircraft you can fly from X Plane.org.
This model also includes working guns and is a big challenge just moving around the tarmac. The tail wheel aircraft will make you stand up and take notice so be ready on the rudders.
In the air the excitement begins so be prepared to have the full on grin once you put this one through its paces.
Pushing the throttle forward to feel the power of the Rolls-Royce Merlin XX 12 cylinder engine with its nimble 32.2 long fuselage and 40 ft wingspan this legend could reach 340 mph.
It had a great 600 nm range and with it’s armament was effective especially against bombers with 4 * 20 mm Hispano Mk 2 cannons in the wings and the option of a pair of 250 or 500lb bombs.
Fly this legend to feel what it was like back in WW2.
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