MDL File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mdl
Primary Use 3D Model File for Flight Simulator 95/98
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary Format Yes
Can Store Textures Yes
Animation Support Yes
Support for Physical Properties No
Complexity Level Medium to High
Editable in ASCII Editors No
3D Model Type Aircraft and Scenery Objects
Developed by Microsoft
Compression Not natively supported
Encryption No
Primary Software Flight Simulator 95/98
Backward Compatibility Limited
Support for Dynamics Limited to predefined animations
Color Model RGB
Coordinate System Right-handed
Scripting Support No
Used for Designing, editing, and sharing aircraft and scenery models
File Size Varies significantly based on complexity