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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
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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
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ACE COMBAT 8 Parts Guide: BODY, ARMS and MISC Parts Explained
The ACE COMBAT 8 parts system after launch: BODY, ARMS and MISC categories, the per-aircraft slot economy, named parts and a 60-second pre-mission checklist.
Last updated: 11/8/2026
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ACE COMBAT 8 Special Weapons Guide: Every Weapon Post-Launch
Every ACE COMBAT 8 special weapon explained — 4AAM, 6AAM, QAAM, LASM, SOD, HVAA, GPB, FLR, UGB, MGP and more — and how the two SP weapon slots change loadouts.
Last updated: 11/8/2026