Trivia
References to the game
In the movie
Terminator 2: Judgement Day, John Connor is shown playing
After Burner at the arcade at the mall.
References
During one of the take-off sequences of the game, you're followed by a small red car. It's the Ferrari from
Outrun, another hit arcade game.
ZX Spectrum version
The ZX Spectrum version of the game has the plane firing its cannon constantly throughout and cannot be switched off. This is due to the fire button being used to fire the missiles.
Information also contributed by
cafeine and
festershinetop
