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Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 is a civilian flight simulation program released by Microsoft in 1989 for DOS-compatible personal computers. It expanded the series' scenery model with moving aircraft and ships and with polygonal three-dimensional building forms, giving the simulated world more activity and shape than a static map. The program is aimed at users interested in noncombat flying and represents an early stage in the development of widely distributed home flight simulators.

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When was Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 released?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 was released by Microsoft in 1989. It was designed for DOS-compatible personal computers.

What new features did Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 add?

Version 4.0 expanded the scenery model with moving aircraft and ships. It also added polygonal three-dimensional building forms, making the simulated world more detailed.

What platform does Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 use?

The program was made for DOS-compatible personal computers. It is an older computer flight simulator from the late 1980s, rather than a modern Windows or console release.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 a civilian or combat simulator?

It is a civilian flight simulation program. Its focus is on flying in an expanded scenery environment with aircraft, ships, and three-dimensional buildings.

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