The ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE aircraft list contains 33 named aircraft nodes in the campaign tech tree, listed below. A complete roster covering multiplayer, DLC, and later updates is not confirmed yet. The “Spoiler - Large Scale Tech Tree Image” covers the campaign tree; its scope does not establish aircraft availability in every mode.
Which aircraft are in the campaign tree?
These are the exact aircraft labels, grouped by their position in the tree. The rows describe image regions, not unlock routes or aircraft tiers.
| Tree region | Aircraft nodes |
|---|---|
| Left area | F-14A, F-4E, F/A-18C, A-6E, EA-6B, F-2A, F-16C, A-10C, F-14D, Mirage 2000-5 |
| Central and upper areas | F-15J, F-15C, F-15E, F-22A, F/A-18E, F/A-18F, EA-18G, Gripen E, Typhoon |
| Right end | F-35C, FA-36, EA-36, X-40 |
| Lower half | MiG-21bis, MiG-29A, MiG-31B, Su-25SM, Su-33, Su-47, Su-34, Su-35S, Rafale M, Su-57 |
Keep variant names distinct when checking the aircraft tree: F-14A and F-14D are separate labels, as are F/A-18C, F/A-18E, and F/A-18F. FA-36 and EA-36 also appear as separate nodes.
What does the tree confirm about availability and unlocks?
The campaign tree includes aircraft, weapons, parts, and connecting lines. This list counts only the 33 named aircraft nodes. EA-36 appears as a darker node, but the reason for that appearance is not confirmed yet.
An aircraft appearing in the campaign tree does not confirm that it is immediately available. Exact purchase costs, prerequisite chains, mission gates, and difficulty requirements are not confirmed yet.
For mission or difficulty context while checking an unlock, see campaign missions and difficulty levels. Neither context should be treated as a confirmed unlock requirement for any aircraft listed here.
The roster also does not establish a performance ranking. If your next question is which listed aircraft to choose, continue to best planes.