X-49 Night Raven - Custom Aircraft

⭐ ⭐ (463 endorsements) 📥 13,601 downloads 📌 v2 📅 1/14/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By kosnag · Aircraft Addon

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/28/2024 📅 Created: 1/14/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #4 of 106 Aircraft Addon mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Support me - kosnag.ru/donate

Megalith for help with VFX

RussianShark for request

sincerity for add-on conversion before 2nd version of mod

Model is from Ace Combat Infinity

Internal name of aircraft is "x49a"

Default black body | Slot 1, 4, 5, 6

Preudo Geopelia | Slot 2

Rena Hirose (Ace Combat Infinity) | Slot 3

UPEO (Rena Hirose) | Slot 7

Mod separated into few modules:

NightRaven_Base - base of mod, must be installed for work of other modules

NightRaven_Replace - replace player version of ADF-11F

NightRaven_StandaloneAddon - adds X-49 as new aircraft with localization

Installation:

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

Unpack downloaded archive (use 7zip)

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

Copy "~NightRaven_Base_P.pak" and additionally "~~NightRaven_StandaloneAddon_P.pak" or "~~NightRaven_Replace_P.pak" from unpacked archive to "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods"

Installation for Sincerity's compatibility patch:

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

Unpack downloaded archive (use 7zip)

Copy "~NightRaven_Base_P" from unpacked archive to "\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods"

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

X-49 Night Raven is a fully functional model swap for Ace Combat 7, replacing the ADF-11F or adding the X-49 as a separate aircraft. It includes a UI icon, skins for every slot, and visual effects. With 463 endorsements and 13,601 downloads, it's a popular choice for fans of the franchise.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the ADF-11F model or adds the X-49 as a separate aircraft
Includes a custom UI icon
Provides skins for every slot
Adds visual effects

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 463 endorsements and over 13k downloads
  • Gives you the iconic Night Raven without needing to unlock it in-game
  • Skins for every slot means you can customize your ride without extra mods

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in September 2024—might not be compatible with future game patches
  • Only a model swap, so don't expect any new flight physics or weapons
🎯 Is This For You?
For Ace Combat 7 players who want to fly the X-49 Night Raven without grinding through the campaign. If you're a fan of the aircraft's design and want a fresh look, this mod delivers. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case
  • If you're using a mod manager, check if it supports Ace Combat 7—otherwise, manual installation is your only option
  • Test the mod in a free flight mission first to see if the model and effects work as expected

📊 Mod Details

Game
Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
Author
kosnag
Version
2
Downloads
13,601
Endorsements
463
Category
Aircraft Addon
Created
1/14/2023
Updated
9/28/2024

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