Shooting in Plane Crash Simulator requires piloting armed military aircraft such as fighter jets. Civilian airliners, cargo planes, and private jets do not carry offensive weaponry, so you must select a military vehicle from the aircraft roster to target and destroy other planes in the sky.
Armed Aircraft in Plane Crash Simulator
Weapons are tied to specific military airframes. In testing across different aircraft classes, four primary fighter jets demonstrate active nose cannons, alongside distinct flight characteristics:
| Aircraft | Primary Weaponry | Flight Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| F-16 | Forward Cannon | Balanced handling; remains controllable even after losing an entire wing |
| F-22 | Forward Cannon | Tight turning radius; rapid 180-degree maneuvers; neutral gray camouflage |
| F-35 | Forward Cannon | High cruising speed; heavy momentum when colliding with larger airframes |
| Eurofighter | Forward Cannon | High straight-line velocity; wide turning radius; sensitive roll mechanics |
| Military Helicopter | None | Travels at roughly 200 knots; tests confirm it cannot shoot |
The military helicopter does not feature functioning weapons despite its military classification. If your objective is dogfighting or intercepting airliners, select one of the four fighter jets instead.
Available Weapon Types and How They Work
Fighter aircraft and specific server mechanics grant access to three primary weapon forms:
- Forward Nose Cannons: Mounted standard on fighter jets like the F-16 and F-22. These guns fire straight ahead along your plane's nose angle. Target damage accumulates until the victim plane catches fire, loses control surfaces, or breaks apart mid-air.
- Droppable Bombs: High-explosive ordnance that can be dropped onto aircraft or targets below. In gameplay testing, bombers like the B-2 drop bombs mid-flight, and bomb items can detonate targets instantly on impact.
- Supersonic Missiles: Ultra-high-speed munitions capable of reaching speeds near 1,000 knots. These projectiles fly much faster than conventional jets, allowing you to strike distant aircraft or intercept planes taking off from runways.
How to Aim and Land Hits in Combat
Because fighter jets travel substantially faster than standard passenger airliners like the Boeing 737 or Airbus frames, lining up cannon shots at full speed often leads to accidental mid-air collisions. Applying specific flight controls improves your accuracy:
- Lower Your Throttle: Slowing down to roughly 35% to 40% throttle closes the speed gap between your fighter and civilian targets. This gives you a stable tracking window to hit engines and tail sections without slamming into your target.
- Target Critical Components: Aiming specifically for wings or rear engines disables enemy steering quickly. Striking a wing can sever it completely, sending the target spinning toward the ground.
- Use Terrain and City Cover: Weaving through skyscrapers or flying low near hangars breaks enemy line-of-sight. If another player attacks you with fighter cannons, ground structures shield you from continuous fire.
- Deploy Environmental Obscurity: The weather menu includes options for fog, storm, and rain, which cost 5 Robux to activate. Dense fog blends gray fighter jets into the background, making your approach far harder for opposing pilots to detect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every plane shoot in Plane Crash Simulator?
No. Standard civilian planes, private jets, cargo haulers like the A225, and military helicopters cannot fire weapons. Only dedicated military fighter jets come equipped with front cannons.
Do planes instantly explode when shot?
Cannons deal progressive damage to aircraft parts. Hits cause engines to smoke and catch fire, while wing damage strips aerodynamic control. Carrying bombs or sustaining direct missile strikes can trigger instant mid-air explosions.
Can you survive if your jet is shot down?
Equipping a life jacket allows your character to bail out mid-flight and survive water or ground landings after your aircraft is destroyed.
