Why Choose Flyerworks?

Vanilla-First Progression: Aircraft unlock naturally as you explore and progress through Minecraft (reaching the Nether, the End, etc.).
Balanced & Immersive: Each aircraft is designed with strengths and weaknesses, offering meaningful choices and trade-offs.
Unique Designs: Every aircraft features a distinct model and flight characteristics.

Key Features

✈️ 10 Unique Aircraft & Planes: From early-game wooden gliders to end-game combat jets and Shulker-powered titans.
⚔️ Integrated Armament System: Equip combat-capable aircraft with a variety of Autocannons, Missiles, Rockets, and Bombs!
⚙️ Animated Mechanics: Enjoy immersive details like tilting yaw, blaze-powered thrusters, water landings, VTOL transitions, and more.
📜 Crafting Progression: Recipes are tied to exploration and game progression (finding Blueprint from each dimension).
🛠️ Wreckage & Repair: Don't lose your best craft! Destroyed vehicles leave repairable wreckage (using the Toolbox).
📷 Experimental Chase Camera: Try a new dynamic third-person camera view for cinematic flight.

Aircraft Categories

⛏️ Early Game (Pre-Nether): Beginner-friendly, quick to craft, but slower/less durable.

🔥 Mid Game (Nether Ready): Uses Nether materials or requires resources/blueprints found via Nether progression. Often introduces combat capabilities.

🌌 Late Game (Endgame Ready): Top-tier performance, advanced materials, powerful features, often upgrades or specialized roles.

✨ Secret (Rare & Magical): Unique finds with special features, not tied to standard progression.

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Aircraft Lineup

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SkyHawk [⛏️ Early Game]

SkyHawk Blue

Skyhawk Flying Animation (pitch + Roll)

The SkyHawk is your perfect starter airship. Designed with a boat-like hull, it can land on water and even function as a traditional boat. In the skies, it offers a steady pace, comparable to a player’s running speed. Thanks to its tandem two-seater setup, you can bring along a friend for your aerial adventures. However, note that the SkyHawk cannot move on land, so you’ll need to take off into the air before starting your journey.

Role: Water-landing airship/boat hybrid.
Features: 2-seater, floats on water, medium speed.
Stats: 6 cargo slots | 100 HP | Weak resistance.
Armament:
- Autocannon

Crafting the SkyHawk is possible early in the game—before you even enter the Nether. However, you’ll need to find its blueprint first. This can be bought from the wandering trader (If "Enable Recipe Unlocking" is turned on, finding the blueprint is required; otherwise, the SkyHawk is craftable from the start.)

Crafting:

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K-58 Thunderbolt [⛏️ Early Game]

K-58 Thunderbolt Ground to Air Animation

K-58 Thunderbolt Animation (pitch + Roll)

Inspired by the iconic P-51 Mustang and further customized with a unique design, the K-58 Thunderbolt offers a thrilling alternative to the SkyHawk. This aircraft swaps sails and inflatables for wings, allowing for faster speeds. However, this comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, reduced seating, and less cargo space.

Role: Speed-focused scout / Light Attack Aircraft.
Features: P-51 Mustang-inspired, single-seat, faster than Skyhawk.
Stats: 3 cargo slots | 120 HP | Medium speed.
Armament:
- Autocannon
- RKT (Unguided Rocket)
- APM (Anti-Personnel Missile)
- UGBS (Unguided Bomb Small)
- UGBL (Unguided Bomb Large)

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Hovercraft [🔥 Mid Game]

Hovercraft Ground to Air Animation

This Redstone- and blaze-powered engineering is the ultimate vehicle for high-speed air travel. With its compact design and blaze-driven propulsion system, the Hovercraft delivers incredible speed and agility. However, it sacrifices seating, durability, and storage capacity for sheer performance. Available only after accessing the Nether, the Hovercraft is an excellent choice for daring adventurers.

Role: High-speed land/air/water traversal.
Features: Traverses land/water, inflatable skirt (avoid sharp blocks!), blaze-powered.
Stats: 75 HP | Fastest speed (pre-Draken) | No cargo.
Armament: None.
Obtain: (Updated for 1.5) Requires finding its "Redprint" blueprint, obtained via Piglin Bartering or found in Nether Fortress chests. (The old Blaze Capturer method is no longer used for unlocking).

- Crafting:

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M62 Saber [🔥 Mid Game] (New in 1.5!)

Voted by AsepStalinj891 & YouTheGud

M62 Saber Ground to Air Animation

M62 saber Animation (pitch + Roll)

Inspired by the Me 262 Schwalbe, the Saber is a versatile mid-game jet fighter. It boasts a significant armament upgrade over the Thunderbolt but trades some maneuverability for firepower. Requires Nether progression.

Role: Versatile Mid-Game Fighter.
Features: Jet-powered, heavily armed for its tier.
Stats: 170 HP | Medium Speed | 6 cargo slots
Armament:
- AVM (Anti-Vehicle Missile)
- APM (Anti-Personnel Missile)
- Autocannon
- RKT (Unguided Rocket)
- UGBS (Unguided Bomb Small)
- UGBL (Unguided Bomb Large)

Obtain: Requires finding its "Redprint" blueprint, obtained via Piglin Bartering or found in Nether Fortress chests.

Crafting:

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F/A-31 Daemon [🔥 Mid Game] (New in 1.5!)

F/A-31 Daemon Ground to Air Animation (VTOL)

F/A-31 Daemon Ground to Air Animation (STOL)

F/A-31 Daemon Animation (pitch + Roll)

Inspired by the F-35B Lightning II, the Daemon is an advanced multi-role stealth fighter bridging mid and late game. It features high speed, VTOL capability, excellent maneuverability, and a potent missile loadout, making it ideal for challenging encounters like the Ender Dragon. Its stealth grants immunity to homing missiles, but its size makes it vulnerable to direct hits. Requires significant Netherite resources.

Role: Advanced Late-Game Stealth Multi-role Fighter.
Features: High speed, VTOL, high maneuverability, stealth (immune to homing missiles).
Stats: 250 HP | high speed | 12 cargo slots
Armament:
- ATIM (All-Target Interceptor Missile)
- AVM (Anti-Vehicle Missile)
- AMM (Anti-Monster Missile)
- APM (Anti-Personnel Missile)
- Autocannon

Obtain: Requires finding its "Redprint" blueprint, obtained via Piglin Bartering or found in Nether Fortress chests.

Crafting :

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StratoSailer [🌌 Late Game]

StratoSailer Ground to Air Animation

StratoSailer Animation (pitch + Roll)

The StratoSailer is an advanced, heavily reinforced aircraft that resembles a mechanical anglerfish. Built using materials from the End Portal, its durability is unmatched. Powered by a Shulker core, this remarkable craft doesn’t require fuel and doubles as a weapon, capable of launching levitation projectiles to lift enemies. Its side-by-side two-seater design is perfect for duo exploration, making it a fantastic alternative to the Elytra for End expeditions.

Role: Endgame armored carrier/support craft.
Features: Fuel-free (Shulker Core), fireproof, grants fire/water resistance to pilot, 2-seater, levitation attack.
Stats: 12 cargo slots | 200 HP | Medium speed.
Armament:
- Shulkercannon (Levitation Projectile)
- RKT (Unguided Rocket)
- UGBS (Unguided Bomb Small)
- UGBL (Unguided Bomb Large)

Obtain: (Updated for 1.5) Requires locating its "PurplePrint" blueprint, which can be found inside End City chests. (The old method of entering The End and collecting Shulker bullets is no longer used for unlocking.)

To craft the Shulker core, capture Shulker bullets by clicking/pressing them as if you're attacking them. Once you’ve collected nine Shulker bullets, you can craft the Shulker core. The remaining components, such as Ender Frame, are crafted using Prismarine and End Stone, alongside sails and a seat used in earlier vehicles.

- Crafting:

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XAF-01 Draken [🌌 Late Game] (New in 1.5!)

Voted by Katsuya017

XAF-01 Draken Ground to Air (Subsonic) Animation

XAF-01 Draken Subsonic Animation

XAF-01 Draken Subsonic to Supersonic Animation

XAF-01 Draken Supersonic Animation

The pinnacle of current Flyerworks engineering. Crafted from rare Nether materials and Shulker shells, the Draken boasts the highest speed via its two flight modes: Subsonic (X-wing) and Supersonic (afterburners). It's durable (Fireproof, Regenerative - pilot NOT protected) and capable of devastating bombing runs alongside missile combat. However, it lacks stealth and is vulnerable to homing missiles.

Role: End-Game Air Superiority Fighter / Bomber.
Features: Highest speed, Subsonic/Supersonic modes, Fireproof, Regenerative, Bombing capable.
Stats: (Display Stats if available) | Vulnerable to homing missiles.
Armament:
- ATIM (All-Target Interceptor Missile)
- AVM (Anti-Vehicle Missile)
- AMM (Anti-Monster Missile)
- APM (Anti-Personnel Missile)
- PulseCannon
- UGBS (Unguided Bomb Small)
- UGBL (Unguided Bomb Large)

Obtain: Requires locating its "PurplePrint" blueprint, which can be found inside End City chests

Crafting:

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LTX-Hercules [🌌 Late Game] (New in 1.6!)

LTX-Hercules Ground to Air Animation

Designed for interstellar exploration and long-haul travel, the LTX-Hercules prioritizes utility and capacity over combat. With its spacious seating and large cargo hold, this vessel is ideal for transporting up to 12 entities—whether animals, mobs, or players (including the driver). Its high resistance ensures durability, making it a reliable choice for transport, extended journeys, and group expeditions.

The Hercules has two distinct states: Locked and Unlocked, indicated by whether the door is closed or open.

Unlocked State: The door remains open, and any entity that comes into contact with the Hercules will be automatically pulled into a seat.
Locked State: The door is closed, and only players can board the vessel.

You can toggle between these states using the Lock Tool. During state transitions, all riders are ejected, allowing you to forcibly remove entities by locking the Hercules.

Obtain: Requires locating its "PurplePrint" blueprint, which can be found inside End City chests

Crafting:

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Magic Carpet [✨ Secret]

Magic Carpet Ground to Air Animation

Magic Carpet Animation (pitch + Roll)

Inspired by Aladdin, the Magic Carpet is a beginner-friendly flying vehicle that can carry two players. This mystical carpet is fuel-free and glides effortlessly through the air. However, like the SkyHawk, it cannot move on the ground and requires elevation to take off. Its magical nature makes it an excellent discovery for those lucky enough to find it.

- Role: Fuel-free duo glider.
- Stats: 20 HP | Low speed.
- Obtain: Desert Temple chests.

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Magic Broom [✨ Secret]

Magic Broom Ground to Air Animation

Magic broom Animation (pitch + Roll)

The magical broom, the classic witches mount, this small yet nimble aircraft is the perfect quick and easy way to the air, the magic broom has the speed comparable to the hovercraft, and like the hovercraft can only be ridden solo, but unlike the hovercraft the magic broom is even more weaker with it small size, with that said the magic broom is still a solid choice for early to mid game aircraft for those lucky enough to find it

- Role: Fragile solo speedster.
- Stats: 10 HP | Medium speed.
- Obtain: 5% witch loot.

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New Armaments (Update 1.5)

Expand your tactical options with a diverse range of new ordnance:

ATIM-99 "Nemesis" (All-Target Interceptor Missile): Versatile missile targeting any nearby entity (hostile or friendly).

AVM-77 "Reaper" (Anti-Vehicle Missile): Long-range BVR missile specializing in destroying vehicles.

AMM-21 "Banshee" (Anti-Monster Missile): Selectively targets hostile mobs, ignoring players and friendly entities.

APM-13 "Pursuer" (Anti-Personnel Missile): Fast, agile missile designed to eliminate players

RKT-06 "Thunderstrike" (Unguided Rocket): High-velocity, high rate-of-fire unguided rocket for close-range engagement.

UGBS-50 "Hellrain" (Unguided Bomb Small): Compact bomb for tactical strikes against concentrated targets.

UGBL-100 "Earthshaker" (Unguided Bomb Large): High-yield bomb for area denial and structure destruction.

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New Gameplay Features (Update 1.5)

Wreckage & Repair System:

Destroyed craftable Flyerworks vehicles now leave behind a "Wreckage" model instead of disappearing.

Use the new Toolbox item (Right-click or Press-and-Hold) on the wreckage to fully restore the aircraft.

The Toolbox can also be used directly on damaged aircraft to heal them completely.

(Note: Does not apply to non-craftable flyers like Magic Carpet or Broom).

Experimental Chase Camera:

Toggle a new dynamic third-person perspective using the Camera Item for a more cinematic flying experience.

Blueprint System Update (Update 1.5)

Certain mid and late-game aircraft now require their own unique blueprint tiers to be crafted.

Redprint:

The Redprint is now required to craft the Hovercraft, M62 Saber, and F/A-31 Daemon.

Currently, the Redprint can be obtained through:

Piglin bartering
Loot chests in Nether Fortresses

2. Purpleprint:

The Purpleprint is required to craft the StratoSailer and XAF-01 Draken.

Currently, the Purpleprint can be found in:

Loot chests within End Cities

More methods for obtaining these blueprint tiers will be introduced in future updates.

Gold Lock (New in 1.6!): Currently used to lock and unlock the LTX-Hercules into its carrying mode. Plans are in place to extend its functionality so it can lock vehicles to a specific owner (player).

Samsite [⛏️ Early Game] (New in 1.6!)

Tired of griefers but not in the mood for dogfighting? The Samsite is your no-nonsense answer. This stationary anti-air cannon is designed to be built, deployed, and used by a single operator to take down pesky aircraft without leaving the ground. It’s easy to craft, durable, and straightforward to repair.

Role: Stationary anti-air cannon
Features: 1-seater, fixed (no movement)
Stats: 150 HP | Medium resistance
Armament:
- RKT (Unguided Rocket)
- AVM (Anti-Vehicle Missile)
- APM (Anti-Personnel Missile)

How to obtain: crafting, learned through the blueprint

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Utility Items

Dismantler Wrench: Craft this wrench to pick up your aircraft. Sneak and interact (Right-click/Hold Press) with an empty aircraft to retrieve it as an item. Ensure inventory is empty first, or contents will be lost!
Toolbox (New in 1.5): Essential for the new update! Used to repair aircraft wreckage back into functional vehicles and to directly heal damaged aircraft.
Camera Item (New in 1.5): Used to toggle the Experimental Chase Camera mode.

Gold lock:

Roadmap: Upcoming Features and Goals

Thank you so much for checking out Flyerworks! This started as my first addon project and a way to learn. With Update 1.5, I'm excited to bring more combat and depth to the skies! I sincerely apologize if certain aspects aren’t perfect, but I'm committed to improving the addon and adding more features based on your feedback. Special thanks to AstroKylo for debugging and testing help!

If you enjoy Flyerworks and wish to support future development, consider checking out my Ko-fi: [https://ko-fi.com/arcace]. Even if you can’t donate, just downloading and playing my add-on means the world to me.

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As suggested in the roadmap, the next update (whenever it arrives, possibly months away as school getting busy again) will focus primarily on visual and audio feedback. I’ll be working on implementing both particle effects and a sound system to enhance immersion. In addition to that, I also plan to introduce some balancing changes and add new methods for obtaining blueprints, such as through custom structures or interactions with specific entities. So, while the main focus is on feedback systems, you can still expect a bit of new content and gameplay tweaks in the upcoming update.

Notes:

No Experimental Option required
No player.json
Minecraft version: 1.20.30 and higher

Your Feedback Matters!

I’d love to hear your thoughts! If you have time, please leave a comment about:
Improvements you’d like to see.
Bugs you’ve encountered. (especially with 1.5 features!)
The aircraft you’d like to see added next from the "Upcoming" list.

Additionally, if you have ideas for aircraft from any media—be it the TIE Fighter from Star Wars, Trigger F-22 from Ace Combat, Maverick F-14 from Top Gun, the Hydra from GTA, or any other vehicle—feel free to suggest them below. If a particular aircraft comes up repeatedly in the comments (like the Me262 previously which became the saber), I’ll work on including it in future updates!

Why Choose Flyerworks?

Aircraft Categories

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SkyHawk [⛏️ Early Game]

Skyhawk Flying Animation (pitch + Roll)

K-58 Thunderbolt [⛏️ Early Game]

K-58 Thunderbolt Ground to Air Animation

K-58 Thunderbolt Animation (pitch + Roll)

Hovercraft [🔥 Mid Game]

Hovercraft Ground to Air Animation

M62 Saber [🔥 Mid Game] (New in 1.5!)

Voted by AsepStalinj891 & YouTheGud

M62 Saber Ground to Air Animation

M62 saber Animation (pitch + Roll)

F/A-31 Daemon [🔥 Mid Game] (New in 1.5!)

F/A-31 Daemon Ground to Air Animation (VTOL)

F/A-31 Daemon Ground to Air Animation (STOL)

F/A-31 Daemon Animation (pitch + Roll)

StratoSailer [🌌 Late Game]

StratoSailer Ground to Air Animation

StratoSailer Animation (pitch + Roll)

XAF-01 Draken [🌌 Late Game] (New in 1.5!)

Voted by Katsuya017

XAF-01 Draken Ground to Air (Subsonic) Animation

XAF-01 Draken Subsonic Animation

XAF-01 Draken Subsonic to Supersonic Animation

XAF-01 Draken Supersonic Animation

LTX-Hercules [🌌 Late Game] (New in 1.6!)

LTX-Hercules Ground to Air Animation

Magic Carpet [✨ Secret]

Magic Carpet Ground to Air Animation

Magic Carpet Animation (pitch + Roll)

Magic Broom [✨ Secret]

Magic Broom Ground to Air Animation

Magic broom Animation (pitch + Roll)

Samsite [⛏️ Early Game] (New in 1.6!)

Notes:

Your Feedback Matters!

Your input will shape the future of this addon, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!

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