Combat Air Patrol 2 is a military-themed flight simulator. It puts you in control of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft. Combat operations take place in the Strait of Hormuz, covering a total of 250,000 square kilometers. The game features first- and third-person perspectives, as well as rearward viewing. You can observe the flight from the pilot's perspective and rotate your head in different directions. The game features a realistic interface. To enhance immersion, you can disable the HUD and navigate solely using virtual instruments.