F/A-18E Super Hornet

How to unlock it

Confirmed as the aircraft you start the campaign with, flying out of the FCU Endurance — no pre-order or edition purchase required, it’s tied directly to the story.

About the star ratings

Editor estimate. Project Aces has described this revised E-model as prioritizing medium-speed maneuverability over top speed, with an emphasis on anti-surface effectiveness rather than pure air superiority. Ratings will be updated once we can verify them in the real game.

Stat	Rating
Speed	★★★☆☆
Mobility	★★★★☆
Stability	★★★★☆
Firepower	★★★☆☆
Defense	★★★☆☆

Why this is your starting aircraft

Project Aces’ own framing — a versatile carrier-based fighter capable of “naval fleet air defense to close air support” — lines up with the story’s setup: you begin the game rescued by an aircraft carrier with a shattered navy, where a do-everything aircraft makes more narrative and practical sense than a specialized one.