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Birds of Prey is a combat flight simulator released in 1992 for MS-DOS. Developed by Argonaut Software Ltd. and published by Electronic Arts, Inc., the game presents a fictional conflict set during the Cold War, where players engage in aerial warfare between two opposing factions. The game is presented from a first-person cockpit view, focusing on vehicle simulation and wartime scenarios.

Players begin by choosing to fight for either the NATO and allied forces or the Soviet Union. This choice determines the selection of aircraft and missions available throughout the campaign. The player controls a pilot who can fly over forty different aircraft from land bases and aircraft carriers, with the objective of completing missions to advance the war effort. The campaign structure is persistent, with bases being vulnerable to enemy attacks that can damage facilities and reduce available aircraft until repairs are made, affecting strategic options.

Gameplay involves executing flight missions, which range from interception and bombing runs to longer patrols. An autopilot function is included for navigating during extended periods without immediate enemy contact. Progression is tracked per pilot, with saved games maintained separately. Outside the main campaign, a distinct test pilot mission allows players to fly experimental aircraft like the X-15 and X-29, which operates independently from the war narrative. The core systems revolve around aircraft handling, mission-based objectives, and managing the strategic condition of friendly bases.