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{{Aircraft
| name = ASF-X Shinden II
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| image = ASF-X Shinden II over Tokyo in Infinity.jpg
| image = [[File:Asfxinf.jpg|300px]]
 
 
| role = [[Multirole]]
 
| role = [[Multirole]]
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| variants = [[MQ-90 Quox]]
| variants = [[MQ-90 Quox]]<br/>[[ASF-X -Ridgebacks-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}<br/>[[ASF-X -Happy New Year-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}<br>[[ASF-X -Nagase-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}
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| special = [[ASF-X -Ridgebacks-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}<br/>[[ASF-X -Happy New Year-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}<br>[[ASF-X -Nagase-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}<br>[[ASF-X -Experimental-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}
| operators = [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force]]<br/>[[Royal Air Force]]<br/>[[United Nations Forces]]
 
 
| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]<br/>[[Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky]]<br/>[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''
| aces = [[19th Task Force]]
 
| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]''<br/>''[[Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky]]''<br/>''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{Quote|I can't believe how fast that [[Reaper|pirate]] and the [[Camilla|Butterfly Master]] move! ...I thought my craft was higher-spec.|[[Nagase|Edge]]{{ref|ACIM5|[[Far Eastern Front]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}}}
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{{Quote|I can't believe how fast [[Reaper|that pirate]] and the [[Camilla|Butterfly Master]] move! ...I thought my craft was higher-spec.|[[Nagase]]{{ref|ACIM5|[[Far Eastern Front]]. ''[[Ace Combat Infinity]]''.}}}}
The '''ASF-X Shinden II''' (震電Ⅱ, "'''Magnificent Lightning'''") is a next-generation combat aircraft. In the [[Assault Horizon universe|''Assault Horizon'' universe]], the aircraft was a prototype for the active service variants, collectively known as the '''F-3 Shinden II''', developed to protect [[Japan]] airspace.
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The '''ASF-X Shinden II''' (震電Ⅱ, "'''Magnificent Lightning'''") is a [[Generation|next-generation]] combat aircraft. In the [[Assault Horizon universe|''Assault Horizon'' universe]], the aircraft was a prototype for the active service variants, collectively known as the '''F-3 Shinden II''', developed to protect [[Japan]] airspace.
   
 
The ASF-X Shinden II was created by [[Shōji Kawamori]], known as the creator of the ''{{wp|Macross}}'' series, as exclusive downloadable content for ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]''. The aircraft was an attempt by [[Project Aces]] to bring together the futuristic style of Kawamori's work (most notably seen in his Variable Fighter designs) with modern flight technology.
 
The ASF-X Shinden II was created by [[Shōji Kawamori]], known as the creator of the ''{{wp|Macross}}'' series, as exclusive downloadable content for ''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]''. The aircraft was an attempt by [[Project Aces]] to bring together the futuristic style of Kawamori's work (most notably seen in his Variable Fighter designs) with modern flight technology.
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===''Assault Horizon'' universe===
 
===''Assault Horizon'' universe===
:''For a full timeline of events related to this aircraft's development and service in the [[Assault Horizon universe|''Assault Horizon'' universe]], see [[ASF-X Shinden II/Timeline]].''
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:''For a full timeline of events related to this aircraft's development and service in the [[Assault Horizon universe|''Assault Horizon'' universe]], see [[Assault Horizon universe/Timeline]].''
Following the [[September 11 attacks]] and the [[2002 Japan unauthorized incursion incident]], the Japanese military was determined to create a new aircraft to defend the country. Development began in 2003. The aircraft was named the "Shinden II" due to some of the developers being interested in Imperial Japanese Army technology (specifically the {{wp|Kyushu J7W|Kyūshū J7W1 Shinden}}).{{ref|MasterFileNoPage|''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Master File]]''. <span style="color:red;">NO PAGE PROVIDED.</span>}}
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Following the [[September 11 attacks]] and the [[2002 Japan unauthorized incursion incident]], the Japanese military was determined to create a new aircraft to defend the country. Development began in 2003. The aircraft was named the "Shinden II" due to some of the developers being interested in Imperial Japanese Navy technology (specifically the {{wp|Kyushu J7W|Kyūshū J7W1 Shinden}}).{{ref|MasterFileNoPage|2=''[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Master File]]''. <span style="color:red;">NO PAGE PROVIDED.</span>}}
   
 
The Shinden II remained in development and testing until September 2018, when the [[Haneda Incident]] forced the Japanese government to equip four test units (known as ASF-X units) with live weaponry. They successfully thwarted a second [[New Russian Federation|NRF]] terrorist attack, and the Shinden II entered full service shortly afterward.{{refcall|MasterFileNoPage}}
 
The Shinden II remained in development and testing until September 2018, when the [[Haneda Incident]] forced the Japanese government to equip four test units (known as ASF-X units) with live weaponry. They successfully thwarted a second [[New Russian Federation|NRF]] terrorist attack, and the Shinden II entered full service shortly afterward.{{refcall|MasterFileNoPage}}
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==Game Analysis==
 
==Game Analysis==
 
<tabber>
 
<tabber>
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Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
'''Description'''
 
 
{{Quote|This fictional state-of-the-art support fighter has a variable airframe that provides stable flight performance at any speed, making it ideal for a variety of missions such as attacking hostile fleets in territorial waters, engaging enemies attempting to land, and providing support during mountain defense operations. Boasting a variable, forward swept wing configuration, its outstanding maneuverability provides excellent close-range combat abilities. It has a unique two-tiered engine, allowing it to be a VTOL aircraft as well. It is known widely as "Shinden II" (Magnificent Lightning II).|[[Hangar]]}}
 
{{Quote|This fictional state-of-the-art support fighter has a variable airframe that provides stable flight performance at any speed, making it ideal for a variety of missions such as attacking hostile fleets in territorial waters, engaging enemies attempting to land, and providing support during mountain defense operations. Boasting a variable, forward swept wing configuration, its outstanding maneuverability provides excellent close-range combat abilities. It has a unique two-tiered engine, allowing it to be a VTOL aircraft as well. It is known widely as "Shinden II" (Magnificent Lightning II).|[[Hangar]]}}
   
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{{InfinityStatsAircraft
 
{{InfinityStatsAircraft
|maxlvl=20|
 
 
|w1=[[6 Target Air-to-Air Missile|6AAM]]|w2=[[Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile|LASM]]|w3=[[Guided Penetration Bomb|GPB]]
 
|w1=[[6 Target Air-to-Air Missile|6AAM]]|w2=[[Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile|LASM]]|w3=[[Guided Penetration Bomb|GPB]]
 
|body1=32|arms1=32|misc1=32
 
|body1=32|arms1=32|misc1=32
|body6=34|arms6=34|misc6=34
 
|body15=35|arms15=35|misc15=35
 
 
|nick3=Sea Lightning|nick10=Ridgebacks|nick15=Icarus|nick20=Super Felix
 
|nick3=Sea Lightning|nick10=Ridgebacks|nick15=Icarus|nick20=Super Felix
 
|cst1=725|spd1=E+|mob1=C|sta1=C|ata1=C+|atg1=C|def1=E|cost1=432,000|gun1=129|msl1=120|w11=18
 
|cst1=725|spd1=E+|mob1=C|sta1=C|ata1=C+|atg1=C|def1=E|cost1=432,000|gun1=129|msl1=120|w11=18
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|cst7=983|spd7=C+|mob7=A|sta7=B+|ata7=B+|atg7=B|def7=B|cost7=297,000|gun7=206|msl7=134|w17=42|w27=20|w37=16
 
|cst7=983|spd7=C+|mob7=A|sta7=B+|ata7=B+|atg7=B|def7=B|cost7=297,000|gun7=206|msl7=134|w17=42|w27=20|w37=16
 
|cst8=1026|spd8=B|mob8=A+|sta8=B+|ata8=B+|atg8=B+|def8=B+|cost8=513,000|gun8=219|msl8=136|w18=46|w28=22|w38=18
 
|cst8=1026|spd8=B|mob8=A+|sta8=B+|ata8=B+|atg8=B+|def8=B+|cost8=513,000|gun8=219|msl8=136|w18=46|w28=22|w38=18
|cst9=1069|spd9=B|mob9=A+|sta9=B+|ata9=B+|atg9=B+|def9=A|cost9=756,000|gun9=232|msl9=138|w19=50|w29=24|w39= 20
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|cst9=1069|spd9=B|mob9=A+|sta9=B+|ata9=B+|atg9=B+|def9=A|cost9=756,000|gun9=232|msl9=138|w19=50|w29=24|w39=20
 
|cst10=1112|spd10=B+|mob10=S|sta10=A|ata10=A|atg10=B+|def10=A+|cost10=1,080,000|gun10=246|msl10=142|w110=54|w210=26|w310=22
 
|cst10=1112|spd10=B+|mob10=S|sta10=A|ata10=A|atg10=B+|def10=A+|cost10=1,080,000|gun10=246|msl10=142|w110=54|w210=26|w310=22
 
|cst11=1159|spd11=B+|mob11=S|sta11=A+|ata11=A|atg11=A|def11=S|cost11=2,160,000|gun11=259|msl11=146|w111=56|w211=27|w311=23
 
|cst11=1159|spd11=B+|mob11=S|sta11=A+|ata11=A|atg11=A|def11=S|cost11=2,160,000|gun11=259|msl11=146|w111=56|w211=27|w311=23
|cst12=1206|spd12=A+|mob12=S+|sta12=A+|ata12=A|atg12=A|def12=S+|cost12=2,322,000|gun12=272|msl12=150|w112=58|w212=28|w312=24
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|cst12=1206|spd12=A|mob12=S+|sta12=A+|ata12=A|atg12=A|def12=S+|cost12=2,322,000|gun12=272|msl12=150|w112=58|w212=28|w312=24
 
|cst13=1253|spd13=A+|mob13=S+|sta13=A+|ata13=A+|atg13=A|def13=S+|cost13=3,375,000|gun13=285|msl13=154|w113=60|w213=29|w313=25
 
|cst13=1253|spd13=A+|mob13=S+|sta13=A+|ata13=A+|atg13=A|def13=S+|cost13=3,375,000|gun13=285|msl13=154|w113=60|w213=29|w313=25
 
|cst14=1300|spd14=S|mob14=S+|sta14=S|ata14=A+|atg14=A|def14=S+|cost14=4,725,000|gun14=298|msl14=158|w114=62|w214=30|w314=26
 
|cst14=1300|spd14=S|mob14=S+|sta14=S|ata14=A+|atg14=A|def14=S+|cost14=4,725,000|gun14=298|msl14=158|w114=62|w214=30|w314=26
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'''Weapon'''
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'''Skin Galleries'''
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{{#tag:tabber|
*'''[[Machine Gun|Gun]]:''' 20 mm JM61A1 six-barrel rotary cannon
 
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{{InfinitySkin
*'''[[Missile (weapon)|Missile]]:''' AAM-3
 
 
| name = Default
*'''[[6 Target Air-to-Air Missile]]:''' AAM-4
 
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| description = Gray body
*'''[[Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile]]:''' XASM-3
 
 
| gallery = <gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
*'''[[Guided Penetration Bomb]]:''' 1000 lb GBU-32 JDAM
 
 
ASF-X Shinden II Hangar.png|Hangar view
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Asfxinf.jpg|Flyby over [[Avalon Dam, Russia]]
 
</gallery>}}
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{{InfinitySkin
 
| name = Event Skin #01
 
| icon = ASF-X Event Skin 01 icon.png
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| description = Ocean blue top, gray nose & light gray bottom with [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force|JASDF]] roundels on forward fuselage and wings
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| availability = *[[Random drop#Limited-Time Drop|Limited-Time Drop]] (January 1–February 1, 2016)
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*Purchase from the [[Special Supply]] catalogue for {{SpecialSupplyTicketIcon}} 100 (August 1, 2016–permanent)
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| gallery = <gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ASF-X Event Skin01 Hangar.png|Hangar view
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ASF-X Event Skin01 Flyby1.png|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin01 Flyby2.png|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin01 Flyby(Offcourse)1.png|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin01 Flyby(Offcourse)2.png|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin 01 Flyby.jpg|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin 01 Flyby 2.jpg|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin 01 Flyby 3.jpg|Flyby
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</gallery>}}
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{{InfinitySkin
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| name = Event Skin #02
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| icon = ASF-X Event Skin 02 Icon.png
 
| description = [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force|JASDF]] ocean blue camouflage
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| availability = *Purchase from the [[Skilled Pilot Medal]] exchange for {{SkilledPilotMedalIcon}} 200 (August 1, 2016–permanent)
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| gallery = <gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ASF-X Event Skin 02.png|Flyby
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ASF-X Event Skin 02 ver 2.png|Flyby
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ASFX Event Skin 2 Hangar.png|Hangar view
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</gallery>}}
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}}
   
 
|-|Ace Combat: Assault Horizon====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon===
'''Colors'''
 
*Default
 
*Event Skin #01: [[Japan Air Self-Defense Force|JASDF]]-styled ocean camouflage
 
 
'''Gallery'''
 
<gallery bordersize="none">
 
ASF-X Shinden II over Tokyo in Infinity.jpg
 
ASF-X Event Skin 01 icon.png|Event Skin #01 icon
 
ASF-X Event Skin 01.jpg|Event Skin #01
 
</gallery>
 
|-|Assault Horizon====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon===
 
 
{{DLC
 
{{DLC
| psn_date = October 25-27, 2011<br>(depending on region)
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| psn_date = October 25–27, 2011<br>(depending on region)
 
| psn_price = ¥ 960<br>$7.99
 
| psn_price = ¥ 960<br>$7.99
| xbox_date = October 25-27, 2011<br>(depending on region)
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| xbox_date = October 25–27, 2011<br>(depending on region)
 
| xbox_price = $7.99
 
| xbox_price = $7.99
 
}}
 
}}
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:[[File:Dl 002 fig01.gif|649px]]
 
:[[File:Dl 002 fig01.gif|649px]]
   
'''Weapon'''
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'''Weapons'''
*'''[[Machine Gun|Gun]]:''' 20 mm JM61A1 six-barrel rotary cannon
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*'''[[Machine Gun|Gun]]:''' 20&nbsp;mm JM61A1 six-barrel rotary cannon
 
*'''[[Missile (weapon)|Missile]]:''' AAM-3
 
*'''[[Missile (weapon)|Missile]]:''' AAM-3
 
*'''[[Advanced Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile|6 Target Air-to-Air Missile]]:''' AAM-4
 
*'''[[Advanced Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile|6 Target Air-to-Air Missile]]:''' AAM-4
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'''Gallery'''
 
'''Gallery'''
<gallery bordersize="none">
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
ASF-X Shinden II.jpg
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ASF-X Shinden II.jpg|Color 1
 
ASF-X Tokyo Flight.jpg
 
ASF-X Tokyo Flight.jpg
 
ASF-X Underside.jpg
 
ASF-X Underside.jpg
 
ASF-X Planform.jpg
 
ASF-X Planform.jpg
 
ASF-X (SSC Mode).jpg
 
ASF-X (SSC Mode).jpg
ASF-X Shinden II 2.jpg
 
ASF-X Shinden II 3.jpg
 
ASF-X Shinden II 4.jpg
 
 
ASF-X Shinden II 6.jpg
 
ASF-X Shinden II 6.jpg
ASF-X Shinden II 7.jpg
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ASF-X Upper Profile.jpg
ASF-X Shinden II 9.jpg
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ASF-X Intakes.jpg
ASF-X Upper Profile.jpg|Color 1
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ASF-X (Hover Mode).jpg
 
ASF-X (Maritime Defense Force).jpg|Color 2
 
ASF-X (Maritime Defense Force).jpg|Color 2
ASF-X (SSC Mode).jpg
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ASF-X (Color 2).jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF in Haneda.jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF in Haneda.jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF (Back Quarter).jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF (Back Quarter).jpg
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ASF-X JMDF (Haneda).jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF (Haneda).jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF (Front).jpg
 
ASF-X JMDF (Front).jpg
 
ASF-X (Lateral Profile).jpg
 
ASF-X TF19 (Full Body).jpg|Color 3
 
ASF-X TF19 (Full Body).jpg|Color 3
 
ASF-X TF19 (Armaments).jpg
 
ASF-X TF19 (Armaments).jpg
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ASF-X TF19 (Rear).jpg
 
ASF-X TF19 (Rear).jpg
 
ASF-X TF19 (Rear Body).jpg
 
ASF-X TF19 (Rear Body).jpg
ASF-X (Lateral Profile).jpg
 
ASF-X Intakes.jpg
 
ASF-X (Hover Mode).jpg
 
 
ASF-X Cockpit.jpg|Cockpit view.
 
ASF-X Cockpit.jpg|Cockpit view.
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ASF-X Cockpit Trailer.png|Cockpit view
 
Ace combat ah shinden 02.jpg|The ASF-X Shinden II
 
Ace combat ah shinden 02.jpg|The ASF-X Shinden II
 
Ace combat ah shinden 01.jpg
 
Ace combat ah shinden 01.jpg
 
ASF-X (Task Force 19).jpg|The ASF-X with the 19th Task Force "ACES" Paint Scheme.
 
ASF-X (Task Force 19).jpg|The ASF-X with the 19th Task Force "ACES" Paint Scheme.
 
ASF-X (Color 3).jpg|Another view of the 19th Task Force "ACES" Paint
 
ASF-X (Color 3).jpg|Another view of the 19th Task Force "ACES" Paint
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ASF-X ACAH Color 1 Hangar.jpg|Hangar view of Color 1
Ace Combat Assault Horizon 017.jpg|Official poster
 
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ASF-X ACAH Color 2 Hangar.jpg|Hangar view of Color 2
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ASF-X ACAH Color 3 Hangar.jpg|Hangar view of Color 3
 
ASF-X Shinden II Blueprints.jpg|Official poster
 
Fan Service.jpg|Scale model of the ASF-X
 
Fan Service.jpg|Scale model of the ASF-X
 
414837022.jpg|Mr. Kono inspecting a Scale model of the ASF-X Shinden II.
 
414837022.jpg|Mr. Kono inspecting a Scale model of the ASF-X Shinden II.
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o0480032012076707963.jpg|Hasegawa Creator Works 1/72 Model Kit Box Art
 
o0480032012076707963.jpg|Hasegawa Creator Works 1/72 Model Kit Box Art
 
6pV2av_jlqg.vA16Kl34cg.jpg|Hasegawa Creator Works 1/72 Model Kit Box Art "Kei Nagase Color"
 
6pV2av_jlqg.vA16Kl34cg.jpg|Hasegawa Creator Works 1/72 Model Kit Box Art "Kei Nagase Color"
F-X.jpg|Blueprints
 
 
Master file low res (1).jpg
 
Master file low res (1).jpg
 
Master file low res (2).jpg
 
Master file low res (2).jpg
 
Master file low res (3).jpg
 
Master file low res (3).jpg
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ASF-X Sketches.jpg|Sketches
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
</tabber>
 
</tabber>
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
[[File:Taiko V ASF-X Shinden II.jpg|thumb|250px|The ASF-X Shinden II as a guest character in ''Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version'']]
 
[[File:Taiko V ASF-X Shinden II.jpg|thumb|250px|The ASF-X Shinden II as a guest character in ''Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version'']]
*This aircraft, along with the [[AV-8B Harrier II]], is capable of holding the nose level through a stall, likely as an attempt to simulate VTOL Capabilities to a limited extent
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*This aircraft, along with the [[AV-8B Harrier II]], is capable of holding the nose level through a stall, likely as an attempt to simulate VTOL capabilities to a limited extent.
*The ASF-X Shinden II will appear as a guest character in the upcoming PlayStation Vita game ''{{wp|Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version|Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version}}''.{{ref|SiliconeraShinden|[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/05/08/gumi-freedom-wars-mascot-appear-guests-taiko-drum-master-v-version/ GUMI And Freedom Wars Mascot Appear As Guests In Taiko: Drum Master V Version]. Siliconera. Published May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.}}{{ref|GematsuComona|[http://gematsu.com/2015/05/taiko-drum-master-v-version-adds-uta-no-prince-sama-ace-combat-songs Taiko Drum Master: V Version adds Uta no Prince-Sama and Ace Combat songs]. Gematsu. Published May 7, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.}} The game also features "Comona" from the [[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies Original Soundtrack]].{{refcall|GematsuComona}}
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*The ASF-X Shinden II appears as a guest character in the PlayStation Vita game ''{{Wk|taiko|Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version}}''.{{ref|SiliconeraShinden|[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/05/08/gumi-freedom-wars-mascot-appear-guests-taiko-drum-master-v-version/ GUMI And Freedom Wars Mascot Appear As Guests In Taiko: Drum Master V Version]. Siliconera. Published May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.}}{{ref|GematsuComona|[http://gematsu.com/2015/05/taiko-drum-master-v-version-adds-uta-no-prince-sama-ace-combat-songs Taiko Drum Master: V Version adds Uta no Prince-Sama and Ace Combat songs]. Gematsu. Published May 7, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.}} The game also features "Comona" from the [[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies Original Soundtrack]].{{refcall|GematsuComona}}
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*The ASF-X Shinden II's namesake is based on the {{wp|Kyushu J7W Shinden}}, a WWII-era experimental aircraft developed by Imperial Japan as a bomber-interceptor, as previously mentioned in the History section.
   
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{{Reflist}}
 
[[ru:ASF-X Shinden II]]
 
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[[Category:Stealth]]
 
[[Category:Stealth]]
 
[[Category:VTOL Aircraft]]
 
[[Category:VTOL Aircraft]]
 
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"I can't believe how fast that pirate and the Butterfly Master move! ...I thought my craft was higher-spec."
Nagase[1]

The ASF-X Shinden II (震電Ⅱ, "Magnificent Lightning") is a next-generation combat aircraft. In the Assault Horizon universe, the aircraft was a prototype for the active service variants, collectively known as the F-3 Shinden II, developed to protect Japan airspace.

The ASF-X Shinden II was created by Shōji Kawamori, known as the creator of the Macross series, as exclusive downloadable content for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. The aircraft was an attempt by Project Aces to bring together the futuristic style of Kawamori's work (most notably seen in his Variable Fighter designs) with modern flight technology.

Ace Combat Infinity, the next console release in the Ace Combat series following Assault Horizon, featured the ASF-X Shinden II as the aircraft of choice of the Ridgeback Squadron, an elite squadron under the United Nations Forces. The aircraft's development history in the Infinity universe is still unknown.

History

Assault Horizon universe

For a full timeline of events related to this aircraft's development and service in the Assault Horizon universe, see Assault Horizon universe/Timeline.

Following the September 11 attacks and the 2002 Japan unauthorized incursion incident, the Japanese military was determined to create a new aircraft to defend the country. Development began in 2003. The aircraft was named the "Shinden II" due to some of the developers being interested in Imperial Japanese Navy technology (specifically the Kyūshū J7W1 Shinden).[2]

The Shinden II remained in development and testing until September 2018, when the Haneda Incident forced the Japanese government to equip four test units (known as ASF-X units) with live weaponry. They successfully thwarted a second NRF terrorist attack, and the Shinden II entered full service shortly afterward.[2]

Some export models of the Shinden II that were sent to the United Kingdom were used in the West Africa civil war. One Shinden II successfully shot down a CFA-44 Nosferatu near the end of the war.[2]

Infinity universe

In the Infinity universe, the ASF-X was developed by Japan after the Ulysses Disaster, likely to fulfill a similar role to its original incarnation. It was adopted as the main aircraft of the United Nations Forces' Ridgeback Squadron, who customized them to achieve greater performance.

During Operation Eternal Liberation, the Shinden II was mass-produced and given to mercenaries allied with the UNF.

Game Analysis

Ace Combat Infinity

"This fictional state-of-the-art support fighter has a variable airframe that provides stable flight performance at any speed, making it ideal for a variety of missions such as attacking hostile fleets in territorial waters, engaging enemies attempting to land, and providing support during mountain defense operations. Boasting a variable, forward swept wing configuration, its outstanding maneuverability provides excellent close-range combat abilities. It has a unique two-tiered engine, allowing it to be a VTOL aircraft as well. It is known widely as "Shinden II" (Magnificent Lightning II)."
Hangar

How to Unlock

The ASF-X Shinden II can be purchased from the Aircraft Tree for 432,000 credits.
Lv. Cst Price GUN MSL 6AAM LASM GPB SP MO ST AA AG DF
1 725 432,000 129 120 18 E+ C C C+ C E
2 768 67,500 141 122 22 D C+ C+ C+ C E+
3 811 102,600 154 124 26 D+ B C+ B C D
4 854 151,200 167 126 30 15 D+ B B B C+ D+
5 897 259,200 180 128 34 16 C B+ B B C+ C
6 940 675,000[a] 193 132 38 18 C+ B+ B B B C+
7 983 297,000 206 134 42 20 16 C+ A B+ B+ B B
8 1026 513,000 219 136 46 22 18 B A+ B+ B+ B+ B+
9 1069 756,000 232 138 50 24 20 B A+ B+ B+ B+ A
10 1112 1,080,000 246 142 54 26 22 B+ S A A B+ A+
11 1159 2,160,000 259 146 56 27 23 B+ S A+ A A S
12 1206 2,322,000 272 150 58 28 24 A S+ A+ A A S+
13 1253 3,375,000 285 154 60 29 25 A+ S+ A+ A+ A S+
14 1300 4,725,000 298 158 62 30 26 S S+ S A+ A S+
15 1347 5,481,000 312 162 66 32 28 S+ S+ S A+ A+ S+
16 1411 8,019,000 325 164 68 33 29 S+ S+ S A+ A+ S+
17 1470 9,180,000 338 166 70 34 30 S+ S+ S+ S A+ S++
18 1529 10,314,000 351 168 72 35 31 S+ S+ S+ S S S++
19 1588 13,176,000 364 170 74 36 32 S+ S+ S+ S S S++
20 1647 16,605,000 378 172 78 38 34 S+ S+ S+ S+ S S++
Part Slots
At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 32 BODY, 32 ARMS, and 32 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
Nicknames
Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
  • Lv.3: Sea Lightning
  • Lv.10: Ridgebacks
  • Lv.15: Icarus
  • Lv.20: Super Felix

Skin Galleries

Description

Gray body

Gallery

ASF-X Event Skin 01 icon

Description

Ocean blue top, gray nose & light gray bottom with JASDF roundels on forward fuselage and wings

Availability

Gallery

ASF-X Event Skin 02 Icon

Description

JASDF ocean blue camouflage

Availability

Gallery

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Description

This fictional state-of-the-art support fighter has a variable airframe that provides stable flight performance at any speed level making it ideal for a variety of missions such as attacking hostile fleets in territorial waters, engaging enemies attempting to land, and providing support during mountain defense operations. Boasting a variable, forward swept wing configuration, its outstanding maneuverability provides excellent close range combat abilities. It has a unique two-tiered engine allowing it to be a VTOL aircraft as well. It is known widely as "Shinden II" (Magnificent Lightning II).

How to Unlock

The ASF-X Shinden II must be purchased and downloaded for the game through PlayStation Network or Xbox LIVE. It comes for free (like most other DLC) on the Steam version.

Statistics

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Weapons

Colors

Gallery

Trivia

Taiko V ASF-X Shinden II

The ASF-X Shinden II as a guest character in Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version

References


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