Carrier Air Wing
Carrier Air Wing is a 1990 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game by Capcom. Players control advanced fighter jets launching from an aircraft carrier, engaging in intense air combat across 8 missions with power-up weapons and screen-filling boss battles. Known for its detailed sprite work and realistic jet mechanics.
Platform
arcade
Year
1990
Genre
Shoot 'em up
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
The game features a unique weapon upgrade system where collected power-ups cycle through multiple weapon types, requiring strategic timing for optimal loadouts.
As a spiritual successor to U.N. Squadron, it improved upon the formula with larger sprites, more detailed environments, and a dynamic mission structure.
The arcade cabinet featured a distinctive control panel with jet throttle and weapon select buttons, creating an immersive cockpit experience.
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