- "Heads up, they can fight as soon as they're airborne."
- ― ISAF pilot during Operation Woodpecker[1]
The AV-8B Harrier II is a vertical take-off and landing aircraft that has appeared regularly as an enemy unit in the Ace Combat series.
The AV-8B has never been playable. Instead, the AV-8B Harrier II plus has been used for player control in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon and Ace Combat Infinity.
History[]
Strangereal[]
The Skully Islands insurrection in 1995 is the earliest-known use of AV-8Bs. The rebels used them as part of their aerial forces against the Federation of Central Usea.[2][3] The more-organized Usean Rebel Forces operated AV-8Bs as well during the 1998 Usean coup d'état.[4][5][6]
The former Federal Republic of Erusea deployed AV-8Bs to specialized VTOL bases in Istas Fortress after capturing the area in the Continental War. They were used against the ISAF Air Force when they weakened Erusea's ground defenses at the fortress.[1]
The Yuktobanian underwater carrier, Scinfaxi, utilized AV-8Bs and F-35Cs for their VTOL capabilities since the submarine did not have a runway. During the Circum-Pacific War, they engaged the 3rd Osean Naval Fleet[7] as well as Wardog Squadron by launching from the Scinfaxi once it was in battle range.[8] Yuktobania also used AV-8Bs to defend their ammunition depot in the Duga region.[9]
Estovakia utilized AV-8Bs to ambush Warlock Separate Battalion as they made their assault on Ragno Fortress. This was the only known deployment of Harriers during the Emmeria-Estovakia War.[10]
During the Aurelian War, the Leasath Air Force deployed AV-8Bs to defend the Kalana Steppes and the Nevera Jammer from Aurelian forces.[11][12]
Joint Assault universe[]
The Valahia is only known to have used one AV-8B, for their ace "Sphinx". It was shot down during a deployment in Egypt.[13]
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
How to Unlock
- This aircraft is unavailable to the player in this game.
Gallery
An AV-8B over Lambert Mountains
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
How to Unlock
- This aircraft is unavailable to the player in this game.
Gallery
Sphinx's Harrier above the pyramid
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation[]
How to Unlock
- This aircraft is unavailable to the player in this game.
Gallery
An Estovakian AV-8B over Grageo Canyon
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
How to Unlock
- This aircraft is unavailable to the player in this game.
Gallery
Leasath Air Force AV-8B
LAF Harriers about to take off from Nevera Jammer facility
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
How to Unlock
- This aircraft is unavailable to the player in this game.
Gallery
Trivia[]
- In Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, the model used for the AV-8B Harrier II more closely resembles the Sea Harrier FA.2. However, the Perfect Guide confirms that the in-game's aircraft designation is still AV-8.[14]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mission 10: "Tango Line", Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies.
- ↑ Mission 02: "Fighter Superiority", Air Combat.
- ↑ Mission 05: "Destroy Pipe-Lines", Air Combat.
- ↑ Mission 06: "Hunting Season", Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
- ↑ Mission 11: "Groupies", Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
- ↑ Mission 19: "El Dorado", Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
- ↑ Mission 05: "Rendezvous", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ Mission 07: "Front Line", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ Mission 12A: "Powder Keg", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ Mission 10: "Ragno Fortress", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ Mission 08A: "Striking Point", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Mission 11A: "In Pursuit I", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ Mission 06: "Desert Dawn", Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Perfect Guide, page 236.