Ace Combat 8 Aircraft Tier List & Best Plane Guide
Ranked by top speed, dogfight turn radius, high-G stability, and special weapon synergy.
What is the best plane in Ace Combat 8?
The overall best aircraft in Ace Combat 8 is the FA-36 Sovereign (6th Gen Superplane) for late-game supremacy, and the F-22A Raptor for the main campaign. For close-range multiplayer dogfights, the Su-57 Felon dominates due to 3D thrust vectoring, while the X-02S Strike Wyvern is the premier sniper with its instant-kill EML Railgun.
Features adaptive variable-cycle scramjet engines and optical cloaking skin. Possesses full 360° post-stall Kulbit maneuverability at any combat speed.
Equipped with Tactical Laser System (TLS) and autonomous escort mini-UAV pods. Destroys entire drone swarms without expending standard missile ammo.
The undisputed king of the Campaign. 8AAM wipes out bomber formations while XSDB clears ground fleets in seconds.
Best dogfight maneuverability in multiplayer. Pulse Laser (PLSL) rips through enemy shields at long range.
EML Railgun enables 10km instant hitscan snipes, making it the most lethal aircraft in the hands of skilled pilots.