Professional-grade flight simulation and training platform
As of 30 August 2026, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D starts at $9.99/month. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D is a professional-grade flight simulation platform derived from Microsoft Flight Simulator technology. Softwr lists it under Aviation. Lockheed Martin Prepar3D is made by Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training, launched in 2010, available on Windows, VR and AR.
Overview
Lockheed Martin Prepar3D is a professional-grade flight simulation platform derived from Microsoft Flight Simulator technology. It provides realistic flight training, aircraft systems simulation, and comprehensive training tools used by flight schools, airlines, and military organizations worldwide for pilot training and proficiency maintenance.
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Pricing
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Standard
$9.99 /mo
Professional
$99.99 /mo
Capabilities
Flight simulation
Aircraft systems
Realistic physics
Training scenarios
Performance analysis
Hardware controllers
Integration with Hardware controllers
VR systems
Integration with VR systems
Motion platforms
Integration with Motion platforms
Custom aircraft
Integration with Custom aircraft
Enterprise systems
Integration with Enterprise systems
Enterprise security
Enterprise security security feature
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
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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.
SourcePrepar3D 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.
SourceYes. 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.
SourcePrepar3D 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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