Aircraft List
Every confirmed aircraft in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, plus editor estimates for stats that haven't been officially detailed yet. Ratings markedEst.will be replaced with real in-game numbers within 48 hours of launch.
Compare Aircraft Stats →F-14A Tomcat
F-14A
A classic carrier-based air superiority fighter, unlocked by pre-ordering any edition of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. It has appeared in multiple prior entries and is one of the series' most recognizable aircraft, available from day one.
▸ Pre-order bonus (all editions)
ADFX-02 Morgan –PIXY-
ADFX-02
A new livery of the series' classic experimental ADFX-02, offered as the exclusive reward aircraft for the first season of the Premium Ace Pass. Requires the paid pass and reaching the corresponding level to unlock.
▸ Premium Ace Pass — Season 1 exclusive reward
F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18C
A series mainstay, unlocked through the in-game Aircraft Tree in the base game. The Deluxe Edition adds an exclusive Team Zvezda livery, but the aircraft itself doesn't require Deluxe to obtain.
▸ Aircraft Tree (base game) — Team Zvezda skin exclusive to Deluxe Edition
F/A-18E Super Hornet
F/A-18E
The protagonist's starting aircraft, revealed by Project Aces as a carrier-based multirole fighter built around medium-speed maneuverability and strong anti-surface performance, covering everything from fleet air defense to close air support.
▸ Story unlock — protagonist's starting aircraft
Su-57 Felon
Su-57
A cutting-edge stealth fighter introduced by Project Aces as a 'mysterious enemy aircraft.' Based on the real-world PAK FA program, it's built to succeed current air superiority fighters and is likely a Republic of Sotoa asset rather than an early player unlock.
▸ Unknown — introduced as an enemy aircraft; playability unconfirmed
F-4 Phantom II
F-4
A series mainstay unlocked through the in-game Aircraft Tree in the base game. The Deluxe Edition adds an exclusive Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary livery, referencing the legendary squadron from earlier entries — the aircraft itself doesn't require Deluxe to obtain.
▸ Aircraft Tree (base game) — Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary skin exclusive to Deluxe Edition