Arkbird (not AC5 variant) - Custom Aircraft

⭐ ⭐ (516 endorsements) 📥 18,362 downloads 📌 v2.1 📅 4/15/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By kosnag and Urcaona · Aircraft Addon

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/25/2024 📅 Created: 4/15/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 106 Aircraft Addon mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Support me - kosnag.ru/donate

Urcaona for request

Zhiliang for photoshop template

Growler for screenshots

TheZig34 for Polish localization

Konan for Chinese and Japanese localization

This Arkbird isn't same as from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War!

In hangar all meshes are smaller by 3-15 times than in gameplay.

All weapons have infinity ammo.

Translation for most of languages (except Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Polish) made by DeepL

Internal name of aircraft is "arkb"

By pressing Right Arrow or Right D-pad switches SWP during gameplay.

Weapon loadout of aircraft:

Helios MPBM

UAV (different for every skin slot)

IEWS or Energy Shield

Slot 1 - Osea (uses a MQ-101 UAV) | IEWS as droptank

Slot 7 - Usea White Skin | Energy Shield as droptank

Slot 8 - Usea Puppet Operator Skin | IEWS as droptank

Slot 9 - China White Skin | Energy Shield as droptank

Slot 10 - China Сamouflage Skin | IEWS as droptank

Slot 11 - Usea Itasha Skin (uses a black ADF-11 UAV) | Energy Shield as droptank

Installation for standalone addon:

Install "Extremely Expanded Limits of Animated Bones" mod if you don't have it

Unzip archives "Arkbird. 7z" and "Addon Files. 7z" (use 7zip)

Create folder "~mods in "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks" if that folder doesn't exist

Copy "Arkbird_P.pak" and "~Arkbird_AddonFiles_P.pak" from unpacked archive to "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods"

Installation for "Sincerity's compatibility patch" addon:

Install "Sincerity's compatibility patch" if you don't have it

Install "Extremely Expanded Limits of Animated Bones" mod if you don't have it

Unzip archive "Arkbird. 7z" (use 7zip)

Create folder "~mods in "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks" if that folder doesn't exist

Copy "Arkbird_P.pak" from unpacked archive to "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods"

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the Arkbird as a playable aircraft at its original scale, featuring a custom weapon loadout with guided TLS, custom UAVs, and custom MPBMs. A niche addon for Ace Combat fans seeking unique, lore-accurate aircraft with specialized armaments.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Arkbird as a playable plane with original scale.
Custom weapon loadout includes guided TLS, custom UAVs, and custom MPBMs.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 516 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
  • Original scale adds authenticity for lore purists.
  • Custom weapons (TLS, UAVs, MPBMs) offer unique gameplay not in vanilla.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2024—may not be compatible with future game patches.
  • Niche appeal: only for players who want the Arkbird specifically.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Ace Combat fans who want to fly the iconic Arkbird with its signature weapons. Skip if you prefer standard aircraft or need extensive documentation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies before installing.
  • If using a mod manager, enable the mod and verify it appears in the aircraft selection screen.
  • Test the custom weapons in free flight to understand their behavior before missions.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
Author
kosnag and Urcaona
Version
2.1
Downloads
18,362
Endorsements
516
Category
Aircraft Addon
Created
4/15/2024
Updated
4/25/2024

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