Aircraft Guides
Every aircraft in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE at a glance — fighter, attacker and multirole categories, special weapon loadouts and which airframe fits which mission.
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ACE COMBAT 8 Best Planes: The Post-Launch Aircraft Guide
The best aircraft in ACE COMBAT 8: the F-22A for air superiority, the F-35C as the all-rounder, fictional endgame crafts and Aircraft Tree unlock order.
Last updated: 11/8/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Aircraft List: All 34 Planes, Classes and Unlocks
The ACE COMBAT 8 aircraft list after launch: 34 planes in four roles, Aircraft Tree unlocks, MRP costs, DLC additions and the hostile types.
Last updated: 11/8/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Best Planes: What to Fly First (2026 Update)
Which aircraft to fly first in ACE COMBAT 8 after launch: the opening hangar — F/A-18C, F/A-18E, F-2A, F-14D — matched to mission benchmarks.
Last updated: 11/8/2026