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Best Starting Aircraft in ACE COMBAT 8: What to Fly First
Which aircraft to fly first in ACE COMBAT 8: the confirmed opening hangar — F/A-18C, F/A-18E, F-2A, F-14D — matched to mission benchmarks.
Last updated: 9/28/2026
guides
ACE COMBAT 8 Beginner Guide: Sortie Prep, Controls and First Missions
New-pilot briefing for ACE COMBAT 8: how the sortie menu works, SP weapons and parts, the mission benchmark and what to expect from the campaign.
Last updated: 9/28/2026