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Boeing Aviator vs Lockheed Martin Prepar3D

Boeing Aviator
Aviation & Aerospace
Boeing flight planning and pilot information system
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
Aviation & Aerospace
Professional-grade flight simulation and training platform
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales; Lockheed Martin Prepar3D high system resource requirements with 85 GB base installation and 32 GB RAM recommended
- They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D covers Flight simulation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and Lockheed Martin Prepar3D actually diverge.
| Attribute | Boeing Aviator | Lockheed Martin Prepar3D |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Windows, Vr |
| Founded | 1916 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation & Aerospace).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Boeing Aviator
- Flight planning
- Aircraft performance
- Weather integration
- Weight and balance
- Route optimization
- Boeing avionics
- FMS systems
- Weather services
Only in Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Flight simulation
- Aircraft systems
- Realistic physics
- Training scenarios
- Performance analysis
- Hardware controllers
- VR systems
- Motion platforms
Both cover
- Data encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Boeing Aviator
- Flight planningnot Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Pre-flight briefingnot Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Performance datanot Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Weather analysisnot Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- Pilot trainingnot Boeing Aviator
- Type rating trainingnot Boeing Aviator
- Proficiency maintenancenot Boeing Aviator
- Scenario trainingnot Boeing Aviator
- Aircraft developmentnot Boeing Aviator
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Boeing Aviator
- Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales
Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
- High system resource requirements with 85 GB base installation and 32 GB RAM recommended
- Expensive Professional and Professional Plus licenses for commercial and business use
- Limited backward compatibility with older 32-bit aircraft modules
- SimDirector scenario creation tool requires programming knowledge for advanced customization
Pricing, plan by plan
Boeing Aviator
Free- Boeing AviatorFree
- Flight planning
- Aircraft data
- Weather
Lockheed Martin Prepar3D
$9.99/month- Standard$9.99/month
- Flight simulation
- Basic aircraft
- Training tools
- Professional$99.99/month
- Advanced simulation
- Full aircraft systems
- Advanced training
Which should you pick?
Choose Boeing Aviator if
- You need flight planning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want aircraft performance.
Choose Lockheed Martin Prepar3D if
- You need flight simulation.
- You work on Windows, Vr.
- You also want aircraft systems.
Questions people ask
- Is Boeing Aviator or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D better?
- Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator starts at Free and Lockheed Martin Prepar3D at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Boeing Aviator or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D?
- Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boeing Aviator and $9.99/month for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D.
- Does Boeing Aviator or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D run on more platforms?
- Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D runs on Windows, Vr.
- Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
- Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
- Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what Lockheed Martin Prepar3D is typically brought in for.
- What can Boeing Aviator do that Lockheed Martin Prepar3D cannot?
- Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Weight and balance. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D covers Flight simulation, Aircraft systems, Realistic physics, Training scenarios. Both handle Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lockheed Martin Prepar3D: What are the license options for Prepar3D?
Prepar3D offers three license tiers: Personal ($59.95) for personal training and K-12 education, Professional ($350) for professional pilot training and commercial uses, and Professional Plus ($2,750) for businesses with advanced features. Developer monthly licenses are available at $9.99 and $50 for Professional and Professional Plus respectively.
SourceLockheed Martin Prepar3D: What are the system requirements?
Prepar3D v6 requires approximately 85 GB storage, 32 GB RAM or more for optimal performance, 8 GB or more VRAM, and a DX12-capable GPU with 64-bit architecture. Detailed scenery and aircraft add-ons can significantly increase storage and performance requirements.
SourceLockheed Martin Prepar3D: Can I create custom training scenarios?
Yes. Prepar3D includes SimDirector, a scenario generation tool that allows users to create training scenarios across aviation, maritime, and ground domains. Users can place world objects, define scenario logic, create missions, and provide instruction sessions, making it suitable for cockpit training, flight planning, and emergency response preparation.
SourceLockheed Martin Prepar3D: Is Prepar3D compatible with third-party add-ons?
Prepar3D v5 and v6 maintain compatibility with many Microsoft Flight Simulator X add-ons. However, 32-bit aircraft modules are not compatible with 64-bit Prepar3D versions, and third-party add-ons must be updated for the specific Prepar3D version being used.
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