Explore the aircraft customization options and available parts in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Learn about playable planes, including the F/A-18E Super Hornet, and their potential upgrades.
This section details the aircraft and potential customization options available in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. While specific parts and deep customization mechanics are not fully revealed, the game will feature a variety of real-world and fictional aircraft.
- F/A-18E Super Hornet: The cover aircraft, chosen for its role in carrier operations and recognition from Top Gun: Maverick.
- F/A-18F Super Hornet: A dual-seat variant of the Super Hornet.
- F/A-18C Hornet: Marks the return of the F/A-18C to the Ace Combat series.
- A-6E Intruder: An unidentified variant of this attack aircraft is confirmed.
- F-15J: A non-naval aircraft that will be playable.
- Su-57: A modern stealth fighter confirmed for gameplay.
- A-10C Thunderbolt II: The iconic close air support aircraft will be featured.
- Unidentified Flanker and MiG variants: Appeared in trailers but not yet confirmed as playable.
- Potential Unplayable Aircraft: E-2C Hawkeye, UH-60 Black Hawk, MQ-19, and the Podarge aerial warship are expected to be non-playable.
- Excluded Aircraft: Korean and Chinese fighter aircraft will not appear in the game.
The game's focus on carrier operations highlights aircraft like the Super Hornet, but a diverse range of planes will still be accessible to players. Further details on specific parts, performance upgrades, and visual customization will be revealed closer to release.
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