F-35B Lightning II (ADDON and SWAP)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 106 Aircraft Addon mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
F-35B Lightning II
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Credits and Thanks:
Credits to Codename: VANILLA for the templates and files needed.
- Thanks to VDNSTRythus for the skin resources, model references and rips.
- Thanks to Dantofu for the Instance files and the Material Instance guide.
- Thanks to EA-18G Growler for giving me the necessary references for the F-35B's textures.
- Thanks to Lemmy for the help with the English and French localizations.
Credits to the Ace Combat Modding Wiki for the resources.
- Thanks to Sincerity for the localization and Addon guide
- Thanks to Kosnag for the Master Files
All Credits to Project ACES for making the game in the first place.
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[]1. 5.
Changelogs:
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- Initial Release[]1. 5.
- Reduced the cockpit light glare- fixed the error on the additional wing vapors- added missing FR and JP localisations[]2. 0.
- Adjusted the capabilities on all versions. The F-35B can now move and yaw in zero speed.- Adjusted the capabilities which only affects Skin 9. Giving it more maneuverability and increased its top speed.- Adjusted XLAA, giving it better range.- Adjusted the NAV Lights. Now the lights no longer blinks.[]2. 1.
- Fixed the crash happening on Mission 19 with the MODELSWAP version (thanks to Kosnag).
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Model Stealth:
This type loads most of its weapons internally, focusing more on stealth and subtlety.
Skin Variants:
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[]- Slot 1: HAVE GLASS V Dark grey. Based on the standard schemes of most production variant F-35Bs.
[]- Slot 2: JASDF Ocean camouflage. Based on the standard JASDF Viper Zero scheme.
[]- Slot 3: Light grey with a stylized tail art and bat emblem on the back. Based on the special VMFA-242 scheme here.
[]- Slot 4: Default Osea scheme with Mage Squadron markings.
[]- Slot 5: Default Osea scheme with Spare Squadron markings.
[]- Slot 6: Default Osea scheme with Strider Squadron markings.
[]- Slot 7: Grey with stylized Geometrical camouflage based on the Heatseeker V2 Scheme.
[]- Slot 8: Grey with black and purple markings. Based on the VTuber Ami-35 from VFleet Project.
[]- Slot 9: Grey with light green markings and stickers. Tacticool Idol Skin based on the character Rin Hoshizora from Love Live! School Idol Project. Original skin concept is by MFI_Foxglove
Model Beast:[/
Adds the F-35B Lightning II, a JSF-based multipurpose fighter, to Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. It features distinct weapon loadouts and unique capabilities, offering a new aircraft option for players. With 219 endorsements and 8,848 downloads, it's a moderately popular addon.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 219 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads.
- Recently updated (Dec 2025) so likely works with current game patches.
- Offers both addon and swap options, so you can choose how to integrate it.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one aircraft, so if you're not an F-35 fan, this might not be worth it.
For Ace Combat 7 players who want to fly the iconic F-35B with unique loadouts. If you're a military aviation enthusiast or just want a fresh jet, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer original fictional aircraft or need more variety.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required files—since it's an addon, you might need to replace an existing aircraft slot.
- If you're using the swap version, back up your original aircraft files so you can revert if needed.
- Test the F-35B in free flight first to get a feel for its handling before jumping into missions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
- Author
- Urvopteryx
- Version
- V2.1.
- Downloads
- 8,848
- Endorsements
- 219
- Category
- Aircraft Addon
- Created
- 8/22/2024
- Updated
- 12/26/2025
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