AI Missiles and Advanced Weapons Project

⭐ — (72 endorsements) 📥 2,030 downloads 📌 v1.3.2 📅 6/28/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Naruto607 · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/12/2026 📅 Created: 6/28/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1📦 Enhanced Gunplay Find it →
2📦 Know Your Enemy Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 36 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Welcome to the AI/NPC Missiles Project (AIMP) and Advanced Weapons Project (AI-AWP), where you will find proper rocket/missile models with their unique stats specific for the AI/NPC units in Ace Combat 7. As the mod name implies, the AIMP and AI-AWP's goal is to change the missile models found on enemy ships, ground units, and even UAVs, to their proper standards. AIM-9s are getting too generic these days, dunno why, but this seems to be the developers' attempt to save resources, even though the game itself is mid-high to today's standards.

Changes offered to AIMP is ranging from proper realism to undefined/fiction; the works that I did is limited to the current resources I have in possession while matching up with the references, so keep in mind that not everything is 100% accurate.

For the main changes of AIMP I have:

  • []FIM-92 Stinger (by default is loaded on Apaches, now can be found on enemy missile boats and allied SAMs, which is using the M1097 Avenger)
    • []9M33 Osa (enemy SAMs using the 9A33 Osa missile launcher vehicle)
      • []M26 MLRS rocket (allied rocket trucks using M142 HIMARS - might have been smth else but this is as close as I can get as it's intended for M270)
        • []MIM-115 Roland (enemy XSAMs using Rapier-1 launcher system; missile model's an imitation to the Rapier SAMs - I may plan to create a Roland SAM/Radar vehicle soon)
          • []9M55 Smerch (enemy rocket trucks using 9K58 Smerch)
            • []9M311 Tunguska (enemy AD Tanks using 2S6M Tunguska tank; also used on enemy Destroyer)

            • []RGM-84D using base LASM model (allied Aegis ship w/ Mk141 launcher system)

              • []SM-2/RIM-66 VLS System (allied Aegis/Destroyer ship w/ Mk41 VLS launcher system)
                • []9M31 Strela (special missile for Alicorn's SAM system)
                  • []48H6E2 and/or 5V55 VLS System (enemy ships with S-300F/FM VLS launcher system such as the enemy Battle Cruiser, Cruiser, and Alicorn; also used on enemy Aegis ship)
                    • []9M330 Tor VLS System (enemy ships with 3K95 VLS launcher system such as the enemy Battle Cruiser and Destroyer; also used on enemy Aegis ship)
                      • []Unused Mimic QAAM that can only be seen in SP02 cutscene (now modified to be shown in mission instead of using generic Russian variant of standard missile/R-60M missile model)

                        The AI-AWP complements the AIMP, where it can be patched when used alongside mods that alter the general stats of either ground units or the weapons. So far, Enhanced Gunplay and Know Your Enemy mod have changes that affect the AI-AWP. The AI-AWP offers unique missile stats per missile type when used alongside the Enhanced Gunplay mod so t

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces generic AIM-9 missile models used by AI/NPCs with platform-specific models, improving visual accuracy. It includes compatibility patches for Enhanced Gunplay and Know Your Enemy. With 72 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche visual improvement for players who notice missile details.

✨ Key Features

Changes AI/NPC generic AIM-9 missiles to proper missile models based on launch platform.
Includes compatibility patches for Enhanced Gunplay and Know Your Enemy mods.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Recent update (June 2026) shows active maintenance.
  • Compatibility patches for popular mods show thoughtfulness.
  • Small but dedicated following (72 endorsements).

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 72 endorsements—might be overlooked by many.
  • Requires Enhanced Gunplay and Know Your Enemy for full compatibility.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who value visual authenticity and notice missile models in combat. If you use Enhanced Gunplay or Know Your Enemy, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't care about missile appearances.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install the compatibility patches only if you have the respective mods, otherwise skip them.
  • Check the mod's forum page for any load order recommendations.
  • Since it's a model replacement, it should work with most setups, but test in a sandbox first.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
Author
Naruto607
Version
1.3.2
Downloads
2,030
Endorsements
72
Category
Weapons
Created
6/28/2023
Updated
6/12/2026

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