Industrial Revolution 3: Airships
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #340 of 1367 content mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Add-on for IR3. Mid-game flying exploration/cargo vehicles. Airship logistics can be automated with stations.
Industrial Revolution 3: Airships is an add-on for the IR3 mod that introduces mid-game flying exploration and cargo vehicles. It enables automated airship logistics through stations, expanding the base mod's transport options. With 18,598 downloads and a recent update, it's a niche but actively maintained content extension.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh take on logistics with flying cargo ships—no more ground traffic jams.
- Mid-game timing fills a gap before endgame tech, giving you new toys to play with.
- Automation via stations means you can set up air routes and forget about them.
⚠️ Cons
- Zero endorsements despite high downloads—might be underappreciated or have hidden issues.
- Requires IR3 base mod, so you're locked into that overhaul's balance and progression.
- Only adds airships—if you were hoping for new combat or building options, this won't scratch that itch.
If you're deep into an Industrial Revolution 3 playthrough and want to spice up your mid-game logistics, this is for you. It's also great for players who love automating transport networks and want an alternative to trains or belts. If you're not using IR3, skip it—this add-on won't work without it.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Set up airship stations near your main production hubs to automate resource delivery between bases.
- Use the flying exploration vehicles to scout out new ore patches early—they're faster than walking or driving.
- Plan your air routes to avoid overlapping with your ground logistics to maximize efficiency.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Factorio Mods
- Author
- Deadlock989
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 18,623
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- content
- Updated
- 9/29/2024
- Tags
- content
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