ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Loadout Planner
Match your aircraft pool to a mission target mix using official role data. This tool gives recommended coverage, not 'best builds'.
How it works: pick a mission target mix and the aircraft you own, and the planner lists the confirmed aircraft whose official roles cover that mix, plus any coverage gap in your pool. Data version: official roster, Sep 30, 2026. No damage calculations or optimality claims are made.
Why coverage, not 'best'?
Bandai Namco has not published weapon damage or aircraft statistics. This planner therefore stays within the verified data: official roles and the official guidance that different missions call for different loadouts. Numbers will be added only when officially confirmed.
Mission fit reference
| Target mix | Roles that cover it |
|---|---|
| Air superiority / ace hunting | Fighter |
| Ground attack & bases | Attacker |
| Anti-ship | Attacker / Multirole |
| SEAD / defense networks | Electronic |
| Mixed objectives | Multirole |
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Does the planner claim a best build?
No. It returns recommended coverage from official roles and labels anything unknown as Unverified.
What data does the planner use?
The 23-aircraft roster with official roles from the Bandai Namco aircraft page (verified September 30, 2026).
Will the planner gain stats later?
Yes — when official or in-game data verifies slots, weapon compatibility and statistics, the tool is updated with a new data version.