After years of relying on Elytra as Minecraft’s only real flight option, the PlaneCraft addon feels like the aviation update we never knew we desperately needed.
What Makes It Special
PlaneCraft addon introduces 10 unique aircraft spanning from early-game wooden gliders to late-game supersonic jets, each with distinct purposes and playstyles. The genius here is how naturally it integrates with vanilla progression. Your first plane, the SkyHawk, requires a blueprint from the Wandering Trader—no dimension-hopping needed. Want the combat-ready Saber or VTOL-capable Daemon? You’ll need Nether exploration. The endgame Draken and StratoSailer demand End City raids.
This isn’t arbitrary gating—it’s smart design that gives you reasons to revisit content you might’ve abandoned after getting your Elytra.
Aircraft List
- Magic Broom
- SkyHawk
- K-58 Thunderbolt
- Hovercraft
- M62 Saber
- F/A-31 Daemon
- StratoSailer
- XAF-01 Draken
- LTX-Hercules
- Magic Carpet
The Combat System Is No Joke
Each aircraft has specific weapon compatibility, forcing tactical choices. The Thunderbolt is a light attacker, the Daemon is a multi-role fighter, and the Draken is a heavy bomber. This isn’t window dressing—the combat actually works and feels balanced.
- Anti-Vehicle Missiles for destroying other aircraft
- Anti-Personnel Missiles targeting players specifically
- Anti-Monster Missiles that ignore friendlies
- Unguided rockets and bombs for close-range chaos
PlaneCraft addon transforms Minecraft’s empty skies into contested airspace worth fighting for. It respects vanilla progression, offers meaningful choices between aircraft, and delivers satisfying combat without feeling overpowered. Just be ready to spend serious time hunting blueprints—your effort will be rewarded with some of the most satisfying flight mechanics in modded Minecraft.