
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Simple Planes
Upgradeable planes and helicopters.
Quick answer
Which Simple Planes release should I use?
Simple Planes 5.3.9 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Planes required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Simple Planes 5.3.9 need?
5.3.9. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Simple Planes without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Planes 5.3.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 5.3.9. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 5.3.9. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Planes add?

Simple Planes adds four types of aircraft:
- Small plane - uses the least amount of fuel, flies the fastest, but can only fit one player.
- Large plane - uses up more fuel, but can fit two players and allows for large upgrades and can be used to drop payloads.
- Cargo plane - uses up a lot of fuel, but fits multiple players and large upgrades
- Helicopter - similar to large plane, but can be maneuvered with much more precision.

The aircraft needs to be powered to fly, you can choose one of the following engines:
- Furnace engine - powered with solid fuel
- Liquid engine - powered with liquid fuel (lava, immersive petroleum fuels and more)
- Electric engine - powered with forge energy/redstone flux
You can turn the engine on and change its throttle with the up/down arrow keys
Aircraft can be upgraded with:
- Floaty bedding - allows the aircraft to float on water
- Booster - changes maximum engine throttle
- Armor - can be enchanted
- Folding upgrade - when leaving the aircraft you instantly get it as an item in your inventory
- Additional seats - allowing two more players to fly with you
- Shooter - can shoot arrows, fire charges and CGM ammo
- Banner - decorative
Planes specifically can be upgraded with:
- Solar panel - charges up the electric engine
Large planes and helicopters can be upgraded with:
- Chest - including iron chests
- Supply crate - could be dropped mid-flight
- TNT - could also be dropped mid-flight
- Jukebox

You can use any wood you like to craft an aircraft, including modded ones. You can make it fireproof by using the nether planks.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Simple Planes by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Simple Planes versions and loaders
5.3.9
simpleplanes-1.21.1-5.3.9.jar
9 Aug 2026
5.3.8
simpleplanes-1.21.1-5.3.8.jar
9 Aug 2026
5.3.7
simpleplanes-1.21.1-5.3.7.jar
15 Dec 2025
5.3.6
simpleplanes-1.21.1-5.3.6.jar
26 Dec 2024
5.3.4
simpleplanes-1.21.1-5.3.4.jar
8 Oct 2024
1.19.2-5.2.3
simpleplanes-1.19.2-5.2.3.jar
13 Jul 2024
1.20.1-5.3.0
simpleplanes-1.20.1-5.3.0.jar
12 Jul 2024
1.20.1-5.2.7
simpleplanes-1.20.1-5.2.7.jar
5 Feb 2024
1.20.1-5.2.6
simpleplanes-1.20.1-5.2.6.jar
16 Dec 2023
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.