The ASF-X -Ridgebacks- 
is a modified version of the ASF-X Shinden II with a special skin featuring the livery of Ridgeback Squadron. It only appears in Ace Combat Infinity as a Special Aircraft.
History[]
Infinity universe[]
The ASF-X -Ridgebacks- was created for and is in use by the eponymous Ridgeback Squadron of the United Nations Forces. It was later procured for use among the UNF's mercenaries during Operation Eternal Liberation.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "A special version of the ASF-X featuring a single line design. Air combat abilities have been improved in order for elite pilots to succeed in difficult military operations. The tactical fighter squadron known as the "Ridgebacks", is dispatched on various military operations and is always expected to succeed as it represents the UNF's elite squadron."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- This aircraft was available as a Ranking Tournament reward in late August 2014, early September 2014 in the Pride of Single Line Tournament.
- Players had a second chance to obtain the aircraft in the [Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Ranking Tournament in Mid October 2015.
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | 6AAM | QAAM | LASM | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 800 | 2,110 | 129 | 128 | 24 | – | – | C+ | B | C+ | B | C | E+ |
| 2 | 848 | 147,420 | 141 | 130 | 30 | – | – | B | B | B | B | C+ | D |
| 3 | 896 | 200,070 | 154 | 132 | 36 | – | – | B+ | B+ | B | B+ | C+ | D+ |
| 4 | 944 | 294,840 | 167 | 134 | 42 | 18 | – | B+ | B+ | B+ | A | C+ | C |
| 5 | 992 | 400,140 | 180 | 136 | 48 | 20 | – | A | A | A | A | B | C+ |
| 6 | 1040 | 716,040[a] | 193 | 138 | 52 | 22 | – | A+ | A+ | A | A | B | B |
| 7 | 1088 | 336,960 | 206 | 140 | 56 | 24 | 24 | A+ | A+ | A | A | B+ | B+ |
| 8 | 1136 | 589,680 | 219 | 142 | 60 | 26 | 26 | S | S | A | A+ | B+ | A+ |
| 9 | 1184 | 842,400 | 232 | 144 | 64 | 28 | 28 | S | S+ | A+ | A+ | B+ | S |
| 10 | 1232 | 1,895,400 | 246 | 146 | 68 | 30 | 30 | S+ | S+ | A+ | A+ | A | S+ |
| 11[b] | 1282 | 2,421,900 | 259 | 150 | 70 | 31 | 31 | S+ | S+ | A+ | A+ | A | S+ |
| 12[b] | 1332 | 3,243,240 | 272 | 154 | 72 | 32 | 32 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A | S+ |
| 13[b] | 1382 | 4,043,520 | 285 | 158 | 74 | 33 | 33 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A | S+ |
| 14[b] | 1432 | 5,665,140 | 298 | 162 | 76 | 34 | 34 | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | S+ |
| 15[b] | 1482 | 6,465,420 | 312 | 166 | 80 | 36 | 36 | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | S++ |
| 16[b] | 1551 | 8,255,520 | 323 | 168 | 82 | 36 | 37 | S+ | S+ | S+ | S+ | A+ | S++ |
| 17[b] | 1613 | 9,434,880 | 334 | 170 | 84 | 38 | 38 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S++ |
| 18[b] | 1675 | 10,614,240 | 346 | 172 | 86 | 39 | 39 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S++ |
| 19[b] | 1737 | 13,562,640 | 357 | 174 | 88 | 40 | 40 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S++ |
| 20[b] | 1799 | 17,121,780 | 369 | 176 | 92 | 42 | 42 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 35 BODY, 35 ARMS, and 35 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nickname
- Upgrading this aircraft to Level 20 unlocked the Butterfly Hater nickname for use at any time.
Skins
- Default: Navy blue livery with a single white line on the dorsal section.
Gallery
An ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
on a runway in San Diego
An ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
taking off
Wallpaper
An ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
over Tokyo
Flyby
An ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
over the Adriatic Sea
A formation flight of ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
A formation flight of ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
An ASF-X -Ridgebacks-
with an SR-71 Blackbird
Flyby over Area B7R, Nevada
Trivia[]
- This aircraft was leaked during the Update 1.03 leak.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Lv. Cap Increase Request Forms were required to unlock Lv.11 and each level afterward, one per level. Credits and research were also required for each level as usual.