Fulcrum Leader offers an array of Soviet Frontal Aviation aircraft ranging from the venerable MiG-21 and MiG-23 to the early models of the more sophisticated MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters. They will be reinforced by other auxiliary aircraft such as the A-50, MiG-25R and Yak-28, which can provide advanced weapons or specific capabilities to support your mission. And there will be a Political Officer – a Zampolit – who can help or hinder your progress, and will constantly monitor your loyalty and fitness to command.

A key part of the game is mission planning. You decide how to arm your aircraft with the right ordnance for the targets you are attacking. You will also choose which pilots are best suited for the mission based on their skills. Pilots will gain experience for each mission flown, but their capability will degrade if they are flown too often.

As a solitaire wargame, the game system “A.I.” handles all the enemy decisions and actions which will thwart your mission plans. You will have to respond to the unexpected events and hostile attacks faced by your pilots. Achieve mission success by destroying the target, and earning enough victory points to win the campaign.