ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Aircraft
The 23 aircraft confirmed on the official Aircraft page (as of September 30, 2026), with the roles and descriptions published by Bandai Namco.
This roster is transcribed from the official Bandai Namco Aircraft page. Roles and descriptions are official. Unlock methods, slot counts and costs are not yet announced and are deliberately not listed here.
Roster by role
| Aircraft | Official role | Official description (short) |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage 2000-5 | Multirole | Delta-wing light fighter with excellent stability |
| Typhoon | Fighter | Jointly developed multirole fighter with powerful armament |
| F-2A | Attacker | F-16-based multirole, strongest in sea interdiction |
| F/A-18C Hornet | Multirole | Carrier attacker with A2A, anti-ground and anti-ship weapons |
| F-14D Super Tomcat | Fighter | Carrier fighter with long-range anti-air missiles |
| A-10C Thunderbolt II | Attacker | Durable close-air-support attacker, 30mm guns |
| EA-6B Prowler | Electronic | EW aircraft, handles enemy defense networks |
| F/A-18F Super Hornet | Multirole | Carrier strike fighter, greater range and payload |
| Su-33 Flanker-D | Multirole | Carrier-based Su-27 derivative, canard wings |
| MiG-29A Fulcrum | Fighter | Knife-fighter with superlative turning ability |
| Su-57 Felon | Fighter | Stealth fighter with thrust-vectoring nozzles |
| Su-25SM Frogfoot | Attacker | Close air support with high survivability |
| MiG-31B Foxhound | Fighter | High-speed interceptor, long-range A2A |
| F-15C Eagle | Fighter | Twin-engine air superiority fighter |
| Su-34 Fullback | Attacker | Heavily armed fighter-bomber based on the Su-27 |
| F-35C Lightning II | Multirole | Carrier-based stealth multirole fighter |
| EA-18G Growler | Electronic | EW attacker, successor to the EA-6B |
| F-4E Phantom II | Multirole | Carrier and land fighter, additional fire control |
| F-14A | Fighter | Initial model upgraded into the Super Tomcat series |
| F-15 J Eagle | Fighter | F-15C variant with updated avionics |
| F-22A Raptor | Fighter | Advanced Tactical Fighter program stealth fighter |
| MiG-21BIS Fishbed | Fighter | Classic light delta-wing fighter |
| Rafale M | Multirole | Versatile omnirole carrier aircraft |
Role meaning
- Fighter — air-to-air focus: hunting enemy aces and pressuring rampaging ace aircraft.
- Attacker — ground and surface focus: close air support and anti-ship work.
- Multirole — balanced air and ground capability, ideal for mixed objectives.
- Electronic — electronic warfare: interference, reconnaissance and defense-network suppression.
Use the Loadout Planner to map your pool to a mission target mix. An aircraft comparison view will be added once slot and compatibility data are officially verified.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How many aircraft are in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
23 aircraft are listed on the official Aircraft page as of September 30, 2026. More may be added by future seasons or DLC.
Is the F-22A Raptor in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
Yes — the F-22A Raptor is confirmed on the official roster with the role Fighter.
Are there stealth aircraft?
Yes — the Su-57 Felon and F-35C Lightning II are confirmed, both with stealth features in their official descriptions.
How do I unlock new aircraft?
The official walkthrough states fighter jets are unlocked using MRP, an in-game currency earned in missions. Specific costs are not yet announced.
Why is the special-weapon list missing?
The official pages confirm a wide array of special weapons but have not published the per-aircraft compatibility list yet. It stays Unverified until announced.