Combat Air Patrol is a simulator developed by Maverick Simulation, released 31 December 1993 on Amiga and DOS.
What Combat Air Patrol is
Combat Air Patrol is a simulator game developed by Maverick Simulation and released in 1993. It was published by Psygnosis. It is available on Amiga and DOS.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Combat Air Patrol is a flight simulation featuring the F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet during Operation Desert Storm. Players launch from an aircraft carrier, receive mission briefings, and execute combat operations. The game offers aircraft configuration options, pilot selection, and a unique feature allowing players to call in sick to skip missions—though excessive use may raise command suspicion. It features a realistic flight model with animations. The PC version focuses on flight operations, while the Amiga version includes strategic ground operation control alongside aerial support missions.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Combat Air Patrol launched on 31 December 1993, within three weeks of Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park and Windjammers.
Released around the same time: Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park, Windjammers.
Quick answers
Combat Air Patrol — frequently asked questions
When did Combat Air Patrol come out?
Combat Air Patrol was released on 31 December 1993 for Amiga and DOS.
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