Ace Combat Infinity/Nicknames

Nicknames are personal accolades in Ace Combat Infinity. They are unlocked by achieving certain feats or reaching a certain rank with an aircraft through the Aircraft Tree system.

Nickname Lists

Rank

When a player reaches a certain rank, that rank will be available as a nickname. The available player ranks, which can be used as nicknames once they are achieved, are as follows:

Warrant Officer
Second Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Brigadier General

Aircraft Lv. Up

The following nicknames are awarded by leveling up the respective aircraft to the respective level.

Aircraft	Lv.	Nickname
A-6E Intruder	3	Duckling ^{[note 1]}
	10	Legendary Classic ^{[note 2]}
	15	World Ender ^{[note 3]}
	20	Cool Hand ^{[note 4]}
A-6E -Nugget-	20	Special Force Pilot NUGGET
A-10A Thunderbolt II	3	A-10 Maniac
	10	One Billion Volts ^{[note 5]}
	15	The Stuka Bloodline ^{[note 6]}
	20	Hand of Vengeance ^{[note 7]}
A-10A -Distant Thunder-	20	Electric Thunder
A-10A -Greg Gates-	20	Bald and Bearded ^{[note 8]}
A-10A -Happy Holidays-	20	Gift from Heaven ^{[note 9]}
A-10A -Oruma-	20	Thoughtful and Ambitious ^{[note 10]}
A6M5 Zero	3	Shoden ^{[note 11]}
	10	Imperial Navy ^{[note 12]}
	15	Instant Killer ^{[note 13]}
	20	Holy Sword ^{[note 14]}
A6M5 -Flying Aces-	20	Way of the Samurai
ADA-01B ADLER	3	Electric Saw ^{[note 15]}
	10	Two Eagles ^{[note 16]}
	15	Anzu ^{[note 17]}
	20	Romantic Fool ^{[note 18]}
ADA-01B -Vanquish-	20	Old and Strong ^{[note 19]}
ADF-01 FALKEN	3	Eye of Argus ^{[note 20]}
	10	Lightning Bird ^{[note 21]}
	15	Beam of Light ^{[note 22]}
	20	Deus Ex Machina ^{[note 23]}
ADF-01 -Osea-	20	Scarlet Avant Garde Aircraft
ADF-01 -Z.O.E.-	20	Not Human ^{[note 24]}
ADFX-01 Morgan	3	Wicked Pixy ^{[note 25]}
	10	Warbird ^{[note 26]}
	15	Fairy Queen ^{[note 27]}
	20	Second Sun ^{[note 28]}
ADFX-01 -Block1-	3	Blazing Light ^{[note 29]}
	10	Test Pilot ^{[note 30]}
	15	Fearless ^{[note 31]}
	20	Adventure lover ^{[note 32]}
ADFX-01 -Pixy-	20	Zeal to Fight ^{[note 33]}
ASF-X Shinden II	3	Sea Lightning ^{[note 34]}
	10	Ridgebacks ^{[note 35]}
	15	Icarus ^{[note 36]}
	20	Super Felix ^{[note 37]}
ASF-X -Experimental-	20	Prototype Extreme Model Aircraft ^{[note 38]}
ASF-X -Happy New Year-	20	Good Fortune ^{[note 39]}
ASF-X -Nagase-	20	Next Gen Support Fighter ^{[note 40]}
ASF-X -Ridgebacks-	20	Butterfly Hater ^{[note 41]}
ATD-0	3	Spirit of Tranquility ^{[note 42]}
	10	Battle Scarred
	15	Variable Wings ^{[note 43]}
	20	Miracle Worker
ATD-0 -Experimental-	20	Made in Japan
ATD-0 -Happy New Year-	20	Happy New NUGGET
AV-8B Harrier II plus	3	Harrier Pilot
	10	Pegasus ^{[note 44]}
	15	The Select Few ^{[note 45]}
	20	Microburst ^{[note 46]}
AV-8B -Aquarius-	20	No Crying Over Spilt Milk ^{[note 47]}
AV-8B -HIBIKI-	20	Pon De Beach ^{[note 48]}
AV-8B -Kim Aba-	20	Practice Makes Perfect
B-1B Lancer	3	Battlefield Flower ^{[note 49]}
	10	American Star ^{[note 50]}
	15	Freelancer ^{[note 51]}
	20	Don Quixote ^{[note 52]}
B-1B -Razor-	20	Cooking Time ^{[note 53]}
B-2A Spirit	3	A Wish Fulfilled ^{[note 54]}
	10	Soul of a Sky Pirate ^{[note 55]}
	15	Obsidian Angel ^{[note 56]}
	20	Secluded Beauty ^{[note 57]}
B-2A -THE IDOLM@STER-	20	THE IDOLM@STER
Bf 109 G-10	3	Swordsmith Trainee ^{[note 58]}
	10	Luftwaffe ^{[note 59]}
	15	Specialist ^{[note 60]}
	20	Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds ^{[note 61]}
Bf 109 G-10 -Flying Aces-	20	Geniu of Geniuses ^{[note 62]}
CFA-44 Nosferatu	3	Missile Circus
	10	Rail Gun
	15	Daywalker
	20	Hades
CFA-44 -Strigon Leader-	20	Entrust
EA-18G Growler	3	Guardian Deity
	10	Electronics Magician
	15	Electronic Killer
	20	Cyber Rhino
EA-18G -Beast-	20	Wild Instinct
EA-6B Prowler	3	Good Driver
	10	Electrical Ghost
	15	Wandering Sky Pirate
	20	Prometheus
F-2A	3	F-2 Aficionado
	10	Viper Zero
	15	Charmer
	20	Sea of Monsters
F-2A -60th Anniversary-	20	Crimson Line
F-2A -AMI-	20	Triple Angel
F-2A -Experimental-	20	High Speed Charge
F-2A -Nagase-	20	Pride of Number 2
F-2A -Shogun-	20	Supreme One
F-4E Phantom II	3	Phantom Rider
	10	Phantom Master
	15	Vietnam Vet
	20	No Plans To Retire
F-4E -20th Anniversary-	20	Token of Appreciation
F-4E -Mobius1-	20	Song of Liberty
F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel	3	Wild Weasel
	10	SEAD Master
	15	YGBSM
	20	Pride of the Vanguard
F-5E Tiger II	3	Beast Tamer
	10	Aggressor
	15	Winged Tiger
	20	A Little Freedom
F-5E -Heartbreak One-	20	The Shy One
F-5E -Pisces-	20	Twisting Milky Way
F-5E -Shin Kazama-	20	Devil's Welcoming
F-14A Tomcat	3	Cat's Eyes
	10	Variable Wing Devotee
	15	Wildcat's Master
	20	Immortal
F-14A -Archer-	20	Thank the Maintenance Soldiers
F-14A -Blaze-	20	Peace Keeper
F-14A -Chopper-	20	The Model Pilot
F-14A -Edge-	20	Princess of the Frozen Land
F-14A -Mickey Simon-	20	Fireball
F-14A -R1 Blaze-	20	Hero, Devil and Ghost
F-14A -R2 Edge-	20	Dark Devil
F-14A -R3 Swordsman-	20	Wandering Pilot
F-14A -R4 Archer-	20	Late Bloomer
F-14A -Zipang-	20	Fluttering Cherry Blossoms
F-14B Tomcat	3	Clean Shaven
	10	Bomb Juggler
	15	Sea Cat Squadron
	20	Bone & Feathers
F-14B -Persian Cat-	20	Cat with 9 Lives
F-14D Super Tomcat	3	Cat's Claw
	10	Variable Wing Addict
	15	Quick Strike ^{[note 63]}
	20	Petronius
F-14D -AZUSA-	20	Koi Kokoro
F-14D -Jolly Rogers-	20	Ocean Wanderer
F-14D -Lancer-	20	Pride
F-15 S/MTD	3	Eight Wings
	10	S/MTD Driver
	15	Right Stuff
	20	Fleeting Bird
F-15 S/MTD -Leo-	20	Rightful Crown Bearer
F-15 S/MTD -Stripes-	20	Star Rainbow
F-15C Eagle	3	Eagle Driver
	10	Eagle Master
	15	40 Seconds ^{[note 64]}
	20	Divine Will
F-15C -Cipher-	20	Comrade
F-15C -Patriot-	20	Guardman of the Skies
F-15C -Pixy-	20	Buddy
F-15C -Scorpio-	20	One Hit Killer
F-15E Strike Eagle	3	Striker
	10	Night Vision
	15	High Mobility Aerial Fortress
	20	All-Round Heavy Hitter
F-15E -CHIHAYA-	20	Saihyo
F-15E -Gemini-	20	Brave One of the Other World
F-15E -Guts-	20	Brave & Tough
F-15E -Shamrock-	20	Angel Witness
F-15E -Talisman-	20	Guardian of Loyalty
F-15J	3	J Driver
	10	Samurai
	15	War God
	20	Guardian of the Far East
F-15J -60th Anniversary-	20	Blooming Cherry Blossom
F-15J -Hakuryu-	20	White Dragon
F-15J -Tiger-	20	Tiger of the Yamato
F-15SE Silent Eagle	3	Show-Off
	10	Stalking Eagle
	15	Teufelsdröckh
	20	White Noise
F-15SE -Night Stalker-	20	Eagle Assassin
F-16C Fighting Falcon	3	Falcon
	10	Swing Fighter
	15	Aircraft Mafia ^{[note 65]}
	20	Millennium ^{[note 66]}
F-16C -Gold Falcon-	20	Icon of Prosperity
F-16C -Libra-	20	Sword and Balance
F-16C -MAMI-	20	Houkago Jump
F-16C -Patriot-	20	Free Dreamer
F-16C -PJ-	20	Idealist
F-16C -Windhover-	20	Warmaker
F-16F Fighting Falcon	3	Desert Bird
	10	Swing Master
	15	Petrodollar
	20	Descendant of Vipers
F-16F -Desert Rock-	20	The Bouldermobile
F-16XL	3	Ground Falcon
	10	Delta Wing Lover
	15	Falconer
	20	Third Life
F-16XL -Experimental-	20	Prototype Aircraft
F-20A Tigershark	3	Phantom Interceptor
	10	Magnificent
	15	Bird-Eating Shark
	20	Godspeed
F-20A -Shin Kazama-	20	Scorching Unicorn
F-22A Raptor	3	Airway Ruler
	10	Golden Canopy
	15	Apex Predator
	20	Raptor's Claws
F-22A -Antares-	20	Fight Together As One
F-22A -Bishop-	20	Fighting Assault
F-22A -Flash-	20	Fighting Mirror
F-22A -Gryphus-	20	Gold Star of Victory
F-22A -HARUKA-	20	Suteki Happiness
F-22A -Mobius1-	20	The Sky is for Everyone
F-22A -Mobius2-	20	Witness of History
F-22A -Mobius3-	20	Reliable Brother
F-22A -Mobius4-	20	Homecoming King
F-22A -Reaper-	20	Master of the Infinite Sky
F-22A -Scarface1-	20	Successor
F-35A Lightning II	3	New Generation
	10	Lightning Strikes
	15	Unseen Devil
	20	Brilliant Thunderbolt
F-35A -Prototype-	20	Close Cooperation
F-35B Lightning II	3	Joint Strike
	10	Lightning Flash
	15	Next Generation Devil
	20	Roaring Thunder
F-35B -Taurus-	20	White Ram
F-117A Nighthawk	3	Midnight Bird
	10	Diamond Cut
	15	Gopher Wood
	20	Long Distance Driver
F-117A -Stars and Stripes-	20	The Dark Being
F-117A -YUKIHO-	20	Anohi No Namida
F/A-18F Super Hornet	3	Shining Needle
	10	Watch the Angles ^{[note 67]}
	15	Surfing Cavalry
	20	Single Horned Rhino of the Deep
F/A-18F -Aquarius-	20	Spiral Nebula
F/A-18F -Avalanche-	20	Aviation Corps of the 2nd Carrier
F/A-18F -Beast-	20	Eater
F/A-18F -Black Hornet-	20	Chronos
F/A-18F -Jolly Rogers-	20	Conqueror of the Ocean
F/A-18F -Red Devils-	20	Red Flames
F/A-18F -RITSUKO-	20	Watashi Datte Onna No Ko
F/A-18F -Sagittarius-	20	General's Horse Shooter
FB-22 Strike Raptor	3	Deep Strike
	10	Invisible Strike
	15	Outsider
	20	Triangle of Death
FB-22 -Aries-	20	Golden Ram
GAF-1 Varcolac	3	Third-rate Actor
	10	Sky Dancer
	15	Werewolf Squadron
	20	Trickster
GAF-1 -Sulejmani-	20	Gold Fanatic
Gripen C	3	Lion's Wings
	10	Gripen Master
	15	North European Beast
	20	Triple Crown
Gripen C -Griffon-	20	Winged Lion King
Gripen C -TAKANE-	20	Futatsu No Tsuki
J35J Draken	3	Lilldraken ^{[note 68]}
	10	Highway Star
	15	Guardian Dragon of the North
	20	World Snake
J35J -Cipher-	20	Soldier Ace
MiG-1.44 Flatpack	3	Excess Baggage
	10	Sprite
	15	Endangered Species
	20	Unknown
MiG-1.44 -Hamilton-	20	War Ender
MiG-1.44 -Sulejmani-	20	Betrayer
MiG-21bis	3	Balalaika ^{[note 69]}
	10	Mass Production Master
	15	Missile Lover's Worst Enemy
	20	Living Fossil
MiG-21bis -Huckebein-	20	Raven
MiG-21bis -Sagittarius-	20	The Difficult Strong Bow
MiG-21bis -Viper-	20	Chief Grim Reaper
MiG-29A Fulcrum	3	Swallow
	10	Fulcrum Master
	15	The Red Swallow
	20	Great Bird
MiG-29A -Dragon-	20	RD
MiG-29A -Libra-	20	Justice Balancer
MiG-31B Foxhound	3	Hunting Dog
	10	Dragster ^{[note 70]}
	15	Embodiment of Speed ^{[note 71]}
	20	Black Dog ^{[note 72]}
MiG-31B -Gaviria-	20	Arrogance
MiG-35D Super Fulcrum	3	Fourth Generation ++
	10	Air Diver
	15	South Sea Phantom
	20	No Blind Spots
Mirage 2000-5	3	Delta Wing Crazy
	10	Unseen Tower
	15	Heat Haze In The Sky
	20	Phantasmal Embrace
Mirage 2000-5 -Experimental-	20	All for Nothing
Mirage 2000-5 -Magicien-	20	Meteor
Mirage 2000-5 -Scorpio-	20	Barrier Breaker
Mirage 2000-5 -White Tiger-	20	Hungry Tiger
Mirage 2000-5 -YAYOI-	20	Pla Sonic Love!
P-38L Lightning	3	Tailcoat
	10	USAAF
	15	Prince of Good & Evil
	20	Duke
P-38L -Flying Aces-	20	Devoted Husband
R-101 Delphinus #1	3	SARF
	10	NEU Consulting Pilot
	15	Chief Consulting Pilot ^{[note 73]}
	20	Sky Gangster
R-101 -Neucom-	20	Flag Holder of the New Generation
Rafale M	3	The Wind of Battle
	10	Freedom & Love
	15	Omniscient
	20	Secret Service
Rafale M -Cocoon-	20	Queen
Rafale M -Golden Gale-	20	Fair Wind of Good Luck
Rafale M -IORI-	20	Zenryoku Idol
Rafale M -Mobius7-	20	Nice Assistor
Rafale M -Mobius8-	20	Stormy Life Walker
Rafale M -Pisces-	20	Emergency Evasive Flight
Rafale M -Vent d'Ange-	20	Marine Blue Angel
SKY KID -Blue Max #1-	20	Beauty & the Bomb
SKY KID -Blue Max #2-	20	Hawk of Bird Land
SKY KID -Red Baron #1-	20	BOMB THIS TARGET!
SKY KID -Red Baron #2-	20	Rapid Shooter
Su-24M Fencer-D	3	Sword Wielder
	10	Variable Wing Freak
	15	Errant Knight
	20	Blade Lightning Bullet Rain
Su-24MP Fencer	3	Jammer
	10	Variable Wing Maniac
	15	Perun
	20	Solar Storm
Su-24MP -Capricorn-	20	Panic in the Sky
Su-25TM Frogfoot	3	Sturmovik ^{[note 74]}
	10	Grach ^{[note 75]}
	15	King Raven
	20	Thoughts and Memories
Su-25TM -Raven-	20	Black Bird
Su-27 Flanker-B	3	Windmill
	10	Stunt Pilot
	15	Godfather
	20	Eight Hermits of Mt. Konron
Su-33 Flanker-D	3	Ski Jumper ^{[note 76]}
	10	Flanker Addict
	15	White Night in the Arctic Circle
	20	Hero's Right Arm
Su-33 -Crimson Wing-	20	Crimson
Su-33 -MIKI-	20	Nostalgia
Su-33 -Pirates-	20	Pirate Admiral
Su-33 -Strigon-	20	Dhampir
Su-34 Fullback	3	Fullback
	10	Borscht Lover
	15	Supersonic Platypus
	20	Super First Class
Su-34 -Alisa & Xiaoyu-	20	Battle Bonds
Su-34 -Black Duck-	20	Flying Roller Coaster
Su-34 -Capricorn-	20	Gate of Gods
Su-35 Flanker-E	3	Type E
	10	Flanker Maniac
	15	Foo Fighter
	20	Title Roll
Su-35 -Jin-	20	Lightning of Fate
Su-35 -Kazuya-	20	Cold Blooded Prince
Su-35 -Scarface1-	20	Man Worth A Thousand
Su-37 Terminator	3	Terminator
	10	Kulbit Master
	15	Russian Order
	20	The End
Su-37 -Gene-	20	Last Captain
Su-37 -Jean Louis-	20	Following the Shadow of a Hero
Su-37 -Kiriakov-	20	The Bragging On
Su-37 -Rena Hirose-	20	Direct Nerve Connection
Su-37 -Yellow4-	20	The Number 2
Su-37 -Yellow13-	20	Sky of Farbanti
Su-47 Berkut	3	Golden Eagle ^{[note 77]}
	10	Berkut Master
	15	King of the Skies
	20	Zvezda
Su-47 -Albireo-	20	Fairy Piece
Su-47 -Grabacr-	20	Root of the World Tree
Su-47 -Virgo-	20	Law Maker
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe	3	Rebounder
	10	RAF
	15	Snake's Eye
	20	Spirit of John Bull
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe -Flying Aces-	20	Grey Cap
T-50 PAK-FA	3	Compound Eyes
	10	Aquila
	15	Hero of the Russian Federation ^{[note 78]}
	20	Ruler of Frozen Grounds
T-50 -Akula-	20	Former Hero
T-50 -Albireo-	20	Birds Eye
Tornado	3	Vulture
	10	Takeoff Denied
	15	Sandstorm
	20	Supercell
Typhoon	3	Eye of the Storm
	10	Storm Caller
	15	Ten Rules of Aerial Conflict
	20	Category 5
Typhoon -Fiona Chris Fitzgerald-	20	Conqueror
Typhoon -MAKOTO-	20	Zekken, Aruiwa Nigerarenu Koi
Typhoon -Mobius5-	20	Air to Land Specialist
Typhoon -Mobius6-	20	Best Contributor
Typhoon -Omega-	20	King of Being Shot
X-02 Wyvern	3	Jack Knife ^{[note 79]}
	10	Dragoon
	15	Dragon King
	20	Dragon Slayer
X-02 -Knight-	20	Steel Glory
X-02 -Tiger-	20	Force Rider
X-29A	3	Chimera Machine ^{[note 80]}
	10	Forward Swept Wing Master
	15	Great Authority
	20	Aviation Pioneer
X-29A -Cancer-	20	Citizen of Amone
X-29A -Experimental-	20	Sharp Pilot
X-49 Night Raven	3	Nevermore
	10	Winged Terror of the Dark Night
	15	Dome of Stars
	20	Jet-black
X-49 -Rena Hirose-	3	Determined
	10	ARCHNEMESIS
	15	Infinite Wings
	20	Monster
XFA-27	3	Fire Youngman
	10	Last Hope
	15	The One
	20	Grandmaster
XFA-27 -Happy Holidays-	20	Record of War
XFA-27 -Scarface1-	20	Silver Hero
XFA-33 Fenrir	3	Wolf Pack
	10	World Eater
	15	Twilight of the Gods
	20	Lone Wolf
XFA-33 -Alect-	20	Mr. Elite
YF-23 Black Widow II	3	Spider ^{[note 81]}
	10	Grey Ghost ^{[note 82]}
	15	Good Loser ^{[note 83]}
	20	Rough Diamond ^{[note 84]}
YF-23 -Z.O.E.-	20	Zone of Endless

Campaign

The following nicknames are awarded by completing certain tasks in the Campaign mode.

Nickname	How to Unlock
Altitude Keeper	Complete Rescue
Survivor	Complete Rescue with an S rank
Stubborn Pirate	Complete Stonehenge
Stonehenge Killer	Complete Stonehenge with an S rank
God of Death	Complete Far Eastern Front
Air Pirate Ace	Complete Far Eastern Front with an S rank
Avalon Visitor	Complete Avalon
Tunnel Diver	Complete Avalon with an S rank
Round Table Reaper	Complete Area B7R
Papillon Punisher	Complete Area B7R with an S rank
Witness of Ulysses	Complete Operation Bunker Shot
Bertz' Savior	Complete Operation Bunker Shot with an S rank

Event Rewards

The following nicknames were awarded during Ranking Tournaments. The table below is pre-sorted by original tournament date. You can manually sort the table by nickname, latest tournament / Skilled Pilot Medal date, or latest place availability / Skilled Pilot Medal price by clicking on the column headers.

Nickname	Tournament(s) Skilled Pilot Medal Date	Places Medals
Phoenix	1st Mercenary King Tournament [Back Again!] Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 1	1–1,000 1–1,000 20
Mercenary King	1st Mercenary King Tournament [Back Again!] Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 1	1–5,000 1–5,000 4
Bingo!	1st Mercenary King Tournament [Back Again!] Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 1	1,001–50,000 1–100,000 1
God of Destruction	Aim for the A-10A Skin! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
The 30mm Aesthetic	Aim for the A-10A Skin! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Wardog	Pride of Wardog [Back Again!] Pride of Wardog Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 1–5,000 4
The Sand Island Detachment	Pride of Wardog [Back Again!] Pride of Wardog Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 1–100,000 2
Tomcat King	Pride of Wardog Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	5,001–100,000 1
Vigorous	General Section Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Cancer	General Section Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Blue Magician	TANABATA -The Star Festival- Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Red Swallow	TANABATA -The Star Festival- Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Ruler of the Star Festival	TANABATA -The Star Festival- Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Cleaner	First Team Deathmatch: Restricted Aircraft Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–200 100
Crow	First Team Deathmatch: Restricted Aircraft [Back Again] The First Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 1–1,000 20
Calm and Bold	First Team Deathmatch: Restricted Aircraft Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Unparalleled	Aim for the F-15C Skin! Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Leo	Aim for the F-15C Skin! Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Shogun	Team Deathmatch: General Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
Return of the Demon Lord	Team Deathmatch: General Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Seated at Round Table	Team Deathmatch: General Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	201–10,000 2
Virgo	Summer Festival Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Pirate King	Pirate King of the Skies Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Air Pirate	Pirate King of the Skies Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Pirate	Pirate King of the Skies Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	201–10,000 2
Single Line	Pride of Single Line [Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 1–3,000 8
19th Special Squadron	Pride of Single Line [Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 1,001–100,000 1
Dandy	Destroy the Enemy Forces [Back Again!] Destroy the Enemy Forces Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 1–1,000 20
Strigon	Destroy the Enemy Forces [Back Again!] Destroy the Enemy Forces Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 1–10,000 2
Galm	Demon Lord of the Round Table [Back Again!] Demon Lord of the Round Table Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 1–1,000 20
Ustio Air Force	Demon Lord of the Round Table [Back Again!] Demon Lord of the Round Table Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 1–10,000 2
Sky Rider	Destroy the Enemy Forces Once More Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
Black & Gold	Destroy the Enemy Forces Once More Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Yellow 13	Yellow 13 [Back Again!] Yellow 13 Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 1	1–200 1–1,000 100
Yellow Squadron	Yellow 13 [Back Again!] Yellow 13 Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 201–1,000 20
Erusian ^[sic] Air Force	Yellow 13 [Back Again!] Yellow 13 Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 1	201–10,000 21–10,000 8
Flaming Unicorn	Area 88 Collaboration Event	1–5,000
Area 88	Area 88 Collaboration Event	1–50,000
Fleet Protector	Team Deathmatch: Naval Fleet Assault Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Trident	Team Deathmatch: Naval Fleet Assault Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Black Demon	Winter Night Sky Scorpio Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Scorpio	Winter Night Sky Scorpio Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Talisman	F-15 Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
Garuda	F-15 Tournament [Back Again!] Fires of Liberation Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 1–5,000 4
8492	8492 Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
North Osea Gründer Industries	8492 Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–3,000 8
The Sorcerer above the Clouds	8492 Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	201–10,000 2
Naval Fleet Destroyer	2nd Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Master of the Seas	2nd Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	201–10,000 2
Butterfly Master	Defeat the Butterfly Master [Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–200 1–1,000 20 / 100
The Ace of Arrows	Defeat the Butterfly Master Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	201–1,000 20
Omega the Immortal	Defeat the Butterfly Master Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1,001–3,000 8
Sagittarius	Defeat the Butterfly Master Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1,001–10,000 2
Unstoppable	US Aircraft Event Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Red Devil	US Aircraft Event Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Patriot	US Aircraft Event Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Beyond the Blue Horizon	US Aircraft Event Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Silverstone Disease	Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Ouroboros	Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? [Back Again!] Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 1–1,000 20
Neucom	Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
General Resource	Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
UPEO	Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? [Back Again!] Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 1–10,000 2
Ghosts of Razgriz	Commence battle. We are not alone! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–100 200
First Flight 2015	Commence battle. We are not alone! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–200 100
White Dragon	Commence battle. We are not alone! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1–200 100
Happy New Year 2015	Commence battle. We are not alone! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–100,000 2
Eternal Captain	Heartbreak One Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Super Mirage	Heartbreak One Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
Heartbreak One	Heartbreak One Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Old Timer	Heartbreak One Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Squadron of Wings	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
The Invincible Armed Goat	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Fires of Liberation	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
200 Armed Goats	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	21–200 100
1000 Armed Goats	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	201–1,000 20
Payback Time	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Armed Goats	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1,001–3,000 8
Dancing with The Angels	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Capricorn	It's payback time! Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	201–10,000 2
Starry Night Falcon	The US Aircraft Event Returns Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Stars and Stripes	The US Aircraft Event Returns Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Uncle Sam	The US Aircraft Event Returns Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
The Princess' Bluebird A Blue Dove for the Princess	The Unsung War Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000 ^{[note 85]}
Blaze	The Unsung War Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–100 200
Hero of Razgriz	The Unsung War Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–1,000 20
THE UNSUNG WAR	The Unsung War [Back Again!] The Unsung War Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–5,000 401–5,000 4
943	Japan Air Self-Defense Force Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Blue Sky Leads to Tomorrow	Japan Air Self-Defense Force Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
JASDF 60th Anniversary	Japan Air Self-Defense Force Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Japan Air Self-Defense Force	Japan Air Self-Defense Force Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Valahia	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
M42 Squadron	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Antares	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Varcolac	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–3,000 8
IUPF	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Martinez Security	It's time to decide who flies, and who falls from grace. Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Serious Pilot Wannabe	Fighter's Honor Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Scarface	Fighter's Honor Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Ace of the Allied Forces	Fighter's Honor Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–3,000 8
Fighter's Honor	Fighter's Honor Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Long Awaited Aircraft	Legendary Wyvern Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Wyvern	Legendary Wyvern Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Almost There	Legendary Wyvern Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Variable Swept-Forward Wing	Legendary Wyvern Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Unprecedented Achiever	King of Aerial Combat Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Unfailing Accuracy	King of Aerial Combat Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 2	1–200 100
Kill King	King of Aerial Combat Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 2	1–1,000 20
King of Aerial Combat	King of Aerial Combat Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Dogfight Lover	King of Aerial Combat Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 2	1–5,000 2
Heat Hater	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Southern Cross Nightmare	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Gryphus	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Falco	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–3,000 4
Nemesis	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 8
Southern Cross	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Yee-Haw!	Nemesis is Here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–100,000 2
Super Maneuverability	Prototype Aircraft Festival Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Forward Swept Canard	Prototype Aircraft Festival Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
X Plane	Prototype Aircraft Festival Cutting Edge of the Elite Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 1–5,000 4
Proof of New Technology	Prototype Aircraft Festival Cutting Edge of the Elite Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 1–10,000 2
Classified Military Secret	Unified Command's Last Hope Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Stealth Vessel Onboard Fighter	Unified Command's Last Hope Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–200 100
Special Tactical Fighter Squadron	Unified Command's Last Hope We Hold The Trump Card! Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–5,000 1–3,000 8
Bullseye	Unified Command's Last Hope We Hold The Trump Card! Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–10,000 1–10,000 2
Trinity	The Russian Shark Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Markov	The Russian Shark Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
The Shark	The Russian Shark Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Shark Mouth	The Russian Shark Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Red Moon	The Russian Shark Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Pride From 15 Years Ago	I never thought you would be this good Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Ashley Bernitz	I never thought you would be this good Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Sabotage	I never thought you would be this good Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Legendary Belkan Air Force	I never thought you would be this good Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Heroes Really Do Exist	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Mobius 1	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–100 1–300 200
Grim Reaper Ribbon	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–300 1–300 66
Mobius	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	101–1,000 20
Ribbon Insignia	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	301–1,000 301–1,000 20
Mobius Squadron	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 301–100,000 2
ISAF	I don't care if it's a lie. Just tell them Mobius 1 is already here! This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–100,000 1–100,000 1
Proud Mercenary	[Back Again!] Mercenary King Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Electrosphere	I'm pinned down! Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Rena	I'm pinned down! Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Keith	I'm pinned down! Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
I'm Pinned Down!	I'm pinned down! Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Data Swallow	I'm pinned down! Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Infinity	ACE COMBAT 20th Anniversary Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Grim Reaper's Scythe	ACE COMBAT 20th Anniversary Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–200 100 ^{[note 86]}
Flying On The Fly	ACE COMBAT 20th Anniversary Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
ACE COMBAT 20th Anniversary	ACE COMBAT 20th Anniversary Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 1	1–100,000 1
Maybe We Should Get Going Now	[Back Again] The First Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Silber	[Back Again] The First Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–3,000 8
Planning to Propose	[Back Again] The First Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Marked for Death	[Back Again] The First Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Shattered Sky	[Back Again!] Yellow 13 Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Yellow 4	[Back Again!] Yellow 13 Skilled Pilot Medal - June 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Proof of Might	Varcolac Squadron Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Can't Stop Grinning!	Varcolac Squadron Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–200 100
Should You Be Letting Me Distract You?	Varcolac Squadron Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
He's A Fool, But He Can Fly	Varcolac Squadron Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–2,000 10
This Aircraft is the Best!	Varcolac Squadron Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 1	1–4,000 6
Bloody Hero	[Back Again!] Destroy the Enemy Forces Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Gentleman	[Back Again!] Destroy the Enemy Forces Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 1	1–100,000 1
Hero of the Circum-Pacific War	[Back Again!] Pride of Wardog Skilled Pilot Medal - July 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Target Master	Piston Aircraft Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Pride of Zero	Piston Aircraft Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–300 66
Zeke	Piston Aircraft Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Savior of England	Piston Aircraft Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Raining Bullets	Piston Aircraft Team Deathmatch Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–100,000 1
Ultimate Sea Eagle	[Back Again!] Fires of Liberation Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Shamrock	[Back Again!] Fires of Liberation Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	1–200 100
Emmeria Air Force	[Back Again!] Fires of Liberation Skilled Pilot Medal - November 2016 Update 2	21–10,000 2
Return of the Ace	Piston Aircraft Battle Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Machine Gun Annihilation	Piston Aircraft Battle Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–300 66
Hit and Run	Piston Aircraft Battle Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Twin-Fuselage Devil	Piston Aircraft Battle Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–3,000 8
Smoke & Bullets	Piston Aircraft Battle Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 2	1–100,000 1
Beyond the Skies Above	[Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Mr. Sky Pirate	[Back Again!] Pride of Single Line Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Tearer of Wings	Torn Wings Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Warwolf	Torn Wings Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Spooky	Torn Wings Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Shooter	Torn Wings Skilled Pilot Medal - October 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Skies of Freedom	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Albireo	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–200 100
Beast	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Lancer	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–3,000 8
Charge	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Close-Range Barrage	Lancers Charge! Skilled Pilot Medal - March 2017 Update 1	1–100,000 1
Lone Pilot	Cutting Edge of the Elite Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Reckless Test Flight	Cutting Edge of the Elite Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Gifted Young Pilot	[Back Again!] Good thing Rena's Flying a Flanker, eh? Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Super Precise Ace Battle	End of Deception Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Alect	End of Deception Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–1,000 20
Nightmare of the Sky	End of Deception Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Skies of Deception	End of Deception Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 1	1–10,000 2
The Turning Point of History	[Back Again!] The Unsung War Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Ultimate Pilot Skills	Cost Restricted Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
One of the Greats	Cost Restricted Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Skilled Pilot	Cost Restricted Tournament Skilled Pilot Medal - December 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
ZERO	[Back Again!] Demon Lord of the Round Table Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Hunting Dog of the Frozen Sky	[Back Again!] Demon Lord of the Round Table Skilled Pilot Medal - September 2016 Update 1	1–5,000 4
Evolving Combat AI	Z.O.E. PROJECT Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Z.O.E.	Z.O.E. PROJECT Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Self - Propagating	Z.O.E. PROJECT Skilled Pilot Medal - January 2017 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Precise Control	Ring Domination Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Aerial R&D	Ring Domination Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 2	1–1,000 20
Invisible Presence	Stealth is the deciding factor Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
5th Generation	Stealth is the deciding factor Skilled Pilot Medal - August 2016 Update 2	1–100,000 1
Love, Freedom & Fun	SKY KID Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Baron	SKY KID Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 2	1–5,000 4
Max	SKY KID Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
Aircraft Scoundrel	SKY KID Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2016 Update 2	1–10,000 2
The Eagle Has Landed	The Eagle Has Landed Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
ADLER	The Eagle Has Landed Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–3,000 8
Wide Scale Destruction	The Eagle Has Landed Skilled Pilot Medal - February 2017 Update 1	1–10,000 2
Wings of Creation	We Hold The Trump Card! Skilled Pilot Medal - April 2017 Update 1	1–20 1,000
Shattered Skies	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	1–20 1,000
Mobius 2	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	301–2,000 10
Mobius 3	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	2,001–3,000 8
Mobius 4	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	3,001–4,000 6
Mobius 5	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	4,001–5,000 4
Mobius 6	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	5,001–6,000 4
Mobius 7	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	6,001–7,000 3
Mobius 8	This is bad! All the enemies have ribbons! Skilled Pilot Medal - May 2016 Update 2	7,001–8,000 3
Devil of the Cherry Blossom Battle	Cherry Blossom Battle	1–20
Cherry Blossom Battle	Cherry Blossom Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Gründer Industries Cup	Gründer Industries Cup Gründer Industries Cup (2)	1–20 1–20
Gründer Industries Cup	Gründer Industries Cup Gründer Industries Cup (2)	1–1,000 1–1,000
Blue Dragon Battle Ribbon	Blue Dragon Battle Blue Dragon Battle (2)	1–20 1–20
Blue Dragon Battle	Blue Dragon Battle Blue Dragon Battle (2)	1–1,000 1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Martinez Security Cup	Martinez Security Cup Martinez Security Cup (2)	1–20 1–20
Martinez Security Cup	Martinez Security Cup Martinez Security Cup (2)	1–1,000 1–1,000
Phoenix of the Kusanagi Battle	Kusanagi Battle Kusanagi Battle (2)	1–20 1–20
Kusanagi Battle	Kusanagi Battle Kusanagi Battle (2)	1–1,000 1–1,000
King of the Aurelia Cup	Aurelia Cup Aurelia Cup (2)	1–20 1–20
Aurelia Cup	Aurelia Cup Aurelia Cup (2)	1–1,000 1–1,000
Holy Bird of the Swallow Battle	Swallow Battle	1–20
Swallow Battle	Swallow Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the ISAF Cup	ISAF Cup	1–20
ISAF Cup	ISAF Cup	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the King's Sword Battle	King's Sword Battle	1–20
King's Sword Battle	King's Sword Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the San Salvacion Cup	San Salvacion Cup	1–20
San Salvacion Cup	San Salvacion Cup	1–1,000
Ghost of the Stargazer Battle	Stargazer Battle	1–20
Stargazer Battle	Stargazer Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Ouroboros Cup	Ouroboros Cup	1–20
Ouroboros Cup	Ouroboros Cup	1–1,000
Omen of the Tanabata Battle	Tanabata Battle	1–20
Tanabata Battle	Tanabata Battle	1–1,000
King of the Wernher Cup	Wernher Cup	1–20
Wernher Cup	Wernher Cup	1–1,000
Red Scorpion of the Suzaku Battle	Suzaku Battle	1–20
Suzaku Battle	Suzaku Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Sand Island Cup	Sand Island Cup	1–20
Sand Island Cup	Sand Island Cup	1–1,000
Wolf of the Imperial Fire Battle	Imperial Fire Battle	1–20
Imperial Fire Battle	Imperial Fire Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Ustio Cup	Ustio Cup	1–20
Ustio Cup	Ustio Cup	1–1,000
Pixy of the Dragon's Lair Battle	Dragon's Lair Battle	1–20
Dragon's Lair Battle	Dragon's Lair Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Usea Cup	Usea Cup	1–20
Usea Cup	Usea Cup	1–1,000
Eagle of the Blue Sky Battle	Blue Sky Battle	1–20
Blue Sky Battle	Blue Sky Battle	1–1,000
King of the Sapin Cup	Sapin Cup	1–20
Sapin Cup	Sapin Cup	1–1,000
Hero of the Winged Horses Battle	Winged Horses Battle	1–20
Winged Horses Battle	Winged Horses Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the UPEO Cup	UPEO Cup	1–20
UPEO Cup	UPEO Cup	1–1,000
Devil of the Night Crows Battle	Night Crows Battle	1–20
Night Crows Battle	Night Crows Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Belkan Cup	Belkan Cup	1–20
Belkan Cup	Belkan Cup	1–1,000
White Tiger Battle Ribbon	White Tiger Battle	1–20
White Tiger Battle	White Tiger Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the 8492 Cup	8492 Cup	1–20
8492 Cup	8492 Cup	1–1,000
Phoenix of the Jade Emperor Battle	Jade Emperor Battle	1–20
Jade Emperor Battle	Jade Emperor Battle	1–1,000
King of the Estovakia Cup	Estovakia Cup	1–20
Estovakia Cup	Estovakia Cup	1–1,000
Holy Bird of the Black Dog Battle	Black Dog Battle	1–20
Black Dog Battle	Black Dog Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Emmeria Cup	Emmeria Cup	1–20
Emmeria Cup	Emmeria Cup	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Silver Wolf Battle	Silver Wolf Battle	1–20
Silver Wolf Battle	Silver Wolf Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Data Swallow Cup	Data Swallow Cup	1–20
Data Swallow Cup	Data Swallow Cup	1–1,000
Ghost of the Nine Tails Battle	Nine Tails Battle	1–20
Nine Tails Battle	Nine Tails Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Neucom Cup	Neucom Cup	1–20
Neucom Cup	Neucom Cup	1–1,000
Omen of the Gold Lion Battle	Gold Lion Battle	1–20
Gold Lion Battle	Gold Lion Battle	1–1,000
King of the Kestrel Cup	Kestrel Cup	1–20
Kestrel Cup	Kestrel Cup	1–1,000
Red Scorpion of the Genbu Battle	Genbu Battle	1–20
Genbu Battle	Genbu Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the General Resource Cup	General Resource Cup	1–20
General Resource Cup	General Resource Cup	1–1,000
Wolf of the Twilight Battle	Twilight Battle	1–20
Twilight Battle	Twilight Battle	1–1,000
Demon Lord of the Joint Forces Cup	Joint Forces Cup	1–20
Joint Forces Cup	Joint Forces Cup	1–1,000
Pixy of the White Plum Battle	White Plum Battle	1–20
White Plum Battle	White Plum Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Osea Cup	Osea Cup	1–20
Osea Cup	Osea Cup	1–1,000
Eagle of the Winged Dragons Battle	Winged Dragons Battle	1–20
Winged Dragons Battle	Winged Dragons Battle	1–1,000
King of the North Point Cup	North Point Cup	1–20
North Point Cup	North Point Cup	1–1,000
Hero of the Golden Sheep Battle	Golden Sheep Battle	1–20
Golden Sheep Battle	Golden Sheep Battle	1–1,000
Grim Reaper of the Erusian ^[sic] Cup	Erusian ^[sic] Cup	1–20
Erusian ^[sic] Cup	Erusian ^[sic] Cup	1–1,000
Devil of the Spring Thunder Battle	Spring Thunder Battle	1–20
Spring Thunder Battle	Spring Thunder Battle	1–1,000

Online Co-Op Missions

The following nicknames are awarded by sortieing in certain co-op missions a certain number of times.

Mission	Sorties	Nickname
Tokyo Martial Law	10	Tokyo Hero
Tokyo Martial Law	100	Liberator of the Far East
Tokyo Martial Law (HARD)	10	Tokyo Ace
Tokyo Martial Law (HARD)	100	Legend of the Far East
Aerospace Center Defense	10	Beware of the Shark
Aerospace Center Defense	100	Space Guard
Aerospace Center Defense (HARD)	10	Watching the Launch
Aerospace Center Defense (HARD)	100	Countdown
Pipeline Destruction	10	Drenched In Oil
Pipeline Destruction	100	Inferno
Pipeline Destruction (HARD)	10	Pipeline Destroyer
Pipeline Destruction (HARD)	100	One Million Barrels
Dubai Night Assault	10	Skyscraper Afterglow
Dubai Night Assault	100	Master of the Nightless Castle
Dubai Night Assault (HARD)	10	Desert Mirage
Dubai Night Assault (HARD)	100	Sandstorm
Alps Air Corridor	10	Pro Climber
Alps Air Corridor	100	Himalayan Bird
Alps Air Corridor (HARD)	10	Peak Hunter
Alps Air Corridor (HARD)	100	The Highest Peak
Moscow Battle	10	Winter General
Moscow Battle	100	Eastern European Liberator
Moscow Battle (HARD)	10	Perestroika
Moscow Battle (HARD)	100	Hero City
Weapons Base Assault	10	Lake Swan
Weapons Base Assault	100	Valley Snake
Weapons Base Assault (HARD)	10	Black Swan
Weapons Base Assault (HARD)	100
Area B7R Dogfight Battle	10	Pendragon
Area B7R Dogfight Battle	100	B7R Master
Area B7R Dogfight Battle (HARD)	10	Camelot
Area B7R Dogfight Battle (HARD)	100	Collar, Axe, Lightning
Avalon Dam Invasion	10	Resident of Avalon
Avalon Dam Invasion	100	King of Avalon
Adriatic Sea Landing Operation	10	Ground Ops Master
Adriatic Sea Landing Operation	100	Sand Wedge
Paris Liberation War	10	Tricolor
Paris Liberation War	100	Vive la France!
Retro Combat Evaluation	10	Insubordination
Retro Combat Evaluation	100	No Missiles Required
Retro Combat Evaluation (HARD)	10	Stalwart Veteran
Retro Combat Evaluation (HARD)	100	Never Blame Your Tools
Moby Dick Pursuit I	3	Giant Hunter
Moby Dick Pursuit II	1	White Whale Nemesis
Moby Dick Pursuit III	1	Aerial Fleet Destroyer
Moby Dick Pursuit IV	1	Predator of Hekatonkheires
STONEHENGE RETURNS I	3	Stone Crusher
STONEHENGE RETURNS II	1	Shooting Star
STONEHENGE RETURNS III	1	1994XF04
STONEHENGE RETURNS IV	1	Catastrophe
Satellite Interception I	3	ASAT Breaker
Satellite Interception II	1	Debris Eliminator
Satellite Interception III	1	Military Satellite Killer
Satellite Interception IV	1	27+
Excalibur Onslaught I	3	Pellinore
Excalibur Onslaught II	1	Judgment
Excalibur Onslaught III	1	Lady of the Lake
Excalibur Onslaught IV	1	Sword of Annihilation
Pilot Aptitude Test	1	Acrobatics
Destroy one Bacura		Gust Notch

Challenge Rewards

The following nicknames are awarded upon the completion of Challenges.

Nickname	How to Unlock
Getting Famous	Tutorial Challenge
Switch Hitter	Tutorial Challenge
Fashion Leader	Tutorial Challenge
Stylish Pilot	Tutorial Challenge
Trustworthy Pilot	Tutorial Challenge
Bomber!	Tutorial Challenge
Technical Fighter	Tutorial Challenge
Desert Legion	Special Challenge
Aspiring ATTACKER	Special Challenge
Rookie ATTACKER	Special Challenge
Veteran Attacker	Special Challenge
ECM Expert	Special Challenge
ESM Expert	Special Challenge
6th Air Division	Special Challenge
Free Erusea	Special Challenge
Erusian Air and Space Administration	Special Challenge
Erusea Army	Special Challenge
156th Tactical Fighter Wing	Special Challenge
5th Fighter Wing	Special Challenge
Yuktobanian Air Force	Special Challenge
229th Tactical Fighter Squadron	Special Challenge
Sapin Air Force	Special Challenge
Belkan Air Force	Special Challenge
66th Air Force Unit	Special Challenge
8th Air Division	Special Challenge
370th Air Wing	Special Challenge
Leasath Air Force	Special Challenge
Aurelian Air Force	Special Challenge
Arrows	Special Challenge
Task Force 118	Special Challenge
Wernher and Noah Enterprises	Special Challenge
108th Task Force	Special Challenge
UNF	Special Challenge
"Planes Are Expandable"^[sic]	Special Challenge
"I Won't Lose Another Flight Lead"	Special Challenge
"My Birthday's Coming Up Next Week"	Special Challenge
"We Are Not Alone!"	Special Challenge
"I'm Used To Desperate Situations"	Special Challenge
"These Pilots Aren't Even Human"	Special Challenge
Frequent Tokyo Visitor	Tokyo Martial Law Special Challenge
Far East Messiah	Tokyo Martial Law Special Challenge
The Great Southern King	Aerospace Center Defense Special Challenge
Blue Skies	Aerospace Center Defense Special Challenge
Flame Wars	Pipeline Destruction Special Challenge
Oil Shock	Pipeline Destruction Special Challenge
Arabian Night	Dubai Night Assault Special Challenge
Sleepless in Dubai	Dubai Night Assault Special Challenge
Jet Climber	Alps Air Corridor Special Challenge
Conqueror of the Enemy Fortress	Alps Air Corridor Special Challenge
Aftermath	Moscow Battle Special Challenge
Guardian of the Kremlin	Moscow Battle Special Challenge
Operations Suspended	Weapons Base Assault Special Challenge
Factory Buster	Weapons Base Assault Special Challenge
B7R Guard Dog	Area B7R Dogfight Battle Special Challenge
Ruler of the Round Table	Area B7R Dogfight Battle Special Challenge
Where The King Slumbers	Avalon Dam Invasion Special Challenge
Legendary Sword	Avalon Dam Invasion Special Challenge
Rain Man	Adriatic Sea Landing Operation Special Challenge
Overlord	Adriatic Sea Landing Operation Special Challenge
Tokyo Flying Corps	Tokyo Martial Law (HARD) Special Challenge
Twilight Hero	Tokyo Martial Law (HARD) Special Challenge
Hell Fighter	Pipeline Destruction (HARD) Special Challenge
10 Billion Barrels	Pipeline Destruction (HARD) Special Challenge
Power Play	Dubai Night Assault (HARD) Special Challenge
Tax Free	Dubai Night Assault (HARD) Special Challenge
Altitude of 40,000 Feet	Aerospace Center Defense (HARD) Special Challenge
Long Journey	Aerospace Center Defense (HARD) Special Challenge
Retired Soldier	Retro Combat Evaluation Special Challenge
Return to Duty	Retro Combat Evaluation Special Challenge
Mountain Man	Alps Air Corridor (HARD) Special Challenge
Alpinist	Alps Air Corridor (HARD) Special Challenge
Hammer and Sickle	Moscow Battle (HARD) Special Challenge
Tsar	Moscow Battle (HARD) Special Challenge
Providing Business Aid	Weapons Base Assault (HARD) Special Challenge
Factory Destroyer	Weapons Base Assault (HARD) Special Challenge
Learning from the Past	Retro Combat Evaluation (HARD) Special Challenge
Enthusiastic Veteran	Retro Combat Evaluation (HARD) Special Challenge
Dead But Not Beaten	Paris Liberation War Special Challenge
Cross of Lorraine	Paris Liberation War Special Challenge
Stray Dog	Area B7R Dogfight Battle (HARD) Special Challenge
Down Men Tell No Tales	Area B7R Dogfight Battle (HARD) Special Challenge
Skilled Beauty	Challenge Event
Honorable	Challenge Event
Haruka Amami's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Chihaya Kisaragi's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Yukiho Hagaiwara's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Yayoi Takatsuki's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Ritsuko Akizuki's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Iori Minase's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Azusa Miura's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Ami Futami's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Mami Futami's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Haruka Amami's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Makoto Kikuchi's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Miki Hoshii's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Hibiki Ganaha's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Takane Shijou's Producer	THE iDOLM@STER Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Alisa Illinichina Amiella	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
Livie Collete	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Julius Visconti	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Special Forces Blood	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
The Fenrir Far East Branch	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Aragami	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
God Eater	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Swift! BiAttack!	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Ultimate Strike	GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST Special Challenge
Fiona	Challenge Event
Erich	Challenge Event
Clarkson	Challenge Event
Park	Challenge Event
Yoko	Challenge Event
Simon	Challenge Event
Cynthia	Challenge Event
TAIKO DRUM MASTER	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
Don-chan	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
Kat-chan	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
Dodongadon!	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
15th Anniversary	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
Staying at the Wada Residence	TAIKO DRUM MASTER Special Challenge
Godzilla	-GODZILLA-VS Special Challenge
Mechagodzilla	-GODZILLA-VS Special Challenge
Biollante	-GODZILLA-VS Special Challenge
King Ghidorah	-GODZILLA-VS Special Challenge
Mothra	-GODZILLA-VS Special Challenge
#3 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
#4 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
#5 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
#6 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
#7 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
#8 Challenge Master	Campaign Mission Challenge
PIXELS	Pixels Special Challenge
GAME ON	Pixels Special Challenge
THE GAME IS NOT OVER	Pixels Special Challenge
Uzuki Shimamura's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Rin Shibuya's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Mio Honda's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Miria Akagi's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Nana Abe's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Kaede Takagaki's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 1 Special Challenge
Lindow Amamiya	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
Soma Schicksal	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
Kouta Fujiki	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
Sakuya Tachibana	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
New-Type God Eater	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
God Eater	GOD EATER RESSURECTION Special Challenge
Sachiko Koshimizu's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Miku Maekawa's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Syuko Shiomi's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Ranko Kanzaki's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Aiko Takamori's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
Yuki Himekawa's Producer	Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Collaboration Event Part 2 Special Challenge
ACE COMBAT 7	Challenge Event
Youji Itami	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
Youji Itami	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
Tuka Luna Marceau	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
Lelei la Lelena	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
Rory Mercury	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
GATE	GATE BRAVE SCRAMBLE Special Challenge
Am	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
Aty	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
Toris	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
Fair	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
Summon Night 15th	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
LostBorders	Summon Night 6 LostBorders Special Challenge
Agumon	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
Gabumon	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
Boy with a Black Beanie	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
Omegamon	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
Digimon World	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
next0rder	Digimon World -next 0rder- Special Challenge
Kirito	Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Special Challenge
Asuna	Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Special Challenge
Leafa	Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Special Challenge
Sinon	Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Special Challenge
Yui	Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Special Challenge

Ticket Exchange

The following nicknames are available exclusively through the Special Supply Ticket Catalogue. Each one costs 50 Special Supply Tickets. Their availability depends on the updates to the catalogue.

Gilgamesh
Ki
Mappy
Goro
Gosenzo
Jean-Louis
GALAXIAN
DIG DUG
POOKA
Omega 11
Solvalou

Other

The following nicknames were awarded by some means not listed above.

Name	How to Unlock
Reaper	Complete Lost Butterfly
Rookie	Complete Lost Butterfly
Mercenary	Pre-Registration Ticket Launch Commemoration Pack 2 Million Downloads Appreciation Pack
Pioneer
Sightseeing Flight	Free Flight Ticket & Bonus Item Set

Beta Nicknames

These nicknames were only available during the beta, and are not available anymore.

Name	How To Unlock
Recruit in Training	Achieve the Second Lieutenant rank
Irregulars	Complete Great Migration
Tropical Vibe
Challenger
The New Age
Mainstay	Upgrade the MiG-29A Fulcrum to Lv.3

Unavailable Nicknames

These nicknames were only seen in trailers.

Enemy of the People^[1]
Fear From The Sky^[2]
Grendel
Pixy of Lake
Steel Gunner
UGSF^[1]
Vermillion^[1]

Trivia

Nicknames only show up in the intro and outro of Online Co-Op Missions and Team Deathmatch and in a lobby below the player roster (the latter only to a player itself).
Rank Second Lieutenant must be reached to change nicknames.
Cool Hand was the callsign of the protagonist from the 1986 Stephen Coonts' novel (and 1991 movie based on it) Flight of the Intruder.
A Microburst is a type of wind draft occuring in tornadoes and thunderstorms. It starts with a strong downburst, which then hits the ground, spreads in a cirle around the point of impact and raises back up - similarly to how the Harrier's VTOL mode operates.
The F/A-18F Super Hornet's Lv. 10 nickname Watch the Angles, if playing on Japanese rather than English, translates to "Beware of Horn", referring to a rhino's horn since the United States Navy refers to the Super Hornet as the Rhino.
Sturmovik, the nickname for upgrading the Su-25TM Frogfoot to Lv.3, is russian for "attacker". It's commonly associated with the Ilyushin Il-2, a famous Soviet Attack Plane from the second World War.
Ski Jumper, the nickname for upgrading the Su-33 Flanker-D to Lv.3, refers to the fact that the Su-33 Flanker-D lifts off of the Admiral Kuznetsov, which has a ski jump at the end of the runway.
Golden Eagle, the nickname for upgrading the Su-47 Berkut to Lv.3, refers to the direct translation of the namesake aircraft.
Grey Ghost, the nickname for upgrading the YF-23 Black Widow II to Lv.10, refers to the second YF-23A prototype.
The Stuka Bloodline, the nickname for upgrading the A-10A Thunderbolt II to Lv.15, refers to the World War 2-era dive bomber, the Junkers Ju 87. Additionally, consultations from the most decorated ace of this type, Hans-Ulrich Rudel, were used in the development of the A-10.
40 Seconds, the nickname for upgrading the F-15C Eagle to Lv.15, refers to Col. John "40 Seconds" Boyd, a USAF fighter pilot and strategist whose energy-manuverability theories helped in developing the F-15. During his career as an instructor pilot, Boyd claimed that, starting from a position of disadvantage in a dogfight, he could outmanuever his opponent turning his disadvantageous position into an advantageous one within 40 seconds, hence his nickname.
Related to the previous is the nickname Aircraft Mafia, gained by upgrading the F-16C Fighting Falcon to Lv.15. It refers to the "Fighter Mafia", a group of officers and civilian consultants within the USAF in the 1970's, who advocated for Boyd's energy-maneuverability theory as the base for the design of then future fighter aircraft. They claimed that the F-15 was still too large, heavy and expensive as a fighter, and pushed for the development of a smaller design, which ultimately resulted into the F-16.
Balalaika is a reference to an ace of the same name who uses a MiG-21-93 Fishbed in Ace Combat Joint Assault. This was also the popular nickname given to the aircraft for it's planform view resemblance to the instrument of the same name.
Spider is a reference to an ace of the same name who uses the same aircraft, the YF-23 Black Widow II, in Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception. This was also one of the nicknames given to the first YF-23 ever built, alongside the aforementioned Black Widow II.
Good Loser refers to how the YF-23 lost to the YF-22 Lightning II when both competed in the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition in 1991.
Eye of Argus is a reference to the 100-eyed beast Argus Panoptes from Greek mythology. It could also be an oblique reference to Air Combat 22, which in reference to the same featured an AWACS going by the callsign "Argus Eyes".
Lightning Bird is a reference to the mythological creature of the same name from South African mythology.
Jack Knife is another name given to a pocket knife. The way it folds could be what inspired the X-02 Wyvern's folding wings.
Chimera Machine may be a reference to the fact that the X-29 is made up mostly of parts from other aircraft (F-5E's fuselage, F-16's landing gear, F/A-18's single engine, etc.). The mythological Chimera was a monster also made up from parts of various animals.
Dragster is a term for a type of racing automobile that is open-wheeled, having long length and is capable of reaching high speeds quickly, a reference to the MiG-31B Foxhound's long fuselage and incredible speed.
Hero of the Russian Federation, gained by upgrading the T-50 PAK-FA to Lv.15, refers to the highest honorary title of the same name that is given to recipients who provided notable assistance to the Russian state.
- It is also the same title given to Andrei Markov, the main antagonist in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, who is a notable user of the PAK-FA.
Chief Consulting Pilot refers to the position Cynthia Bridgitte Fitzgerald holds at Neucom.
Overlord is a homage to Operation Overlord, the code name for the Battle of Normandy. The Normandy landings, commonly known as D-Day, were the inspiration for the mission Operation Bunker Shot from Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, from which the campaign and co-op missions Operation Bunker Shot and Adriatic Sea Landing Operation in Infinity were based on respectively.
Lilldraken is the unofficial nickname for the Saab 210, which was the testbed for the double-delta conept in the development of the J35J Draken.
The nicknames that are unlocked during the upgrade of the ASF-X Shinden II contain references to entities in the series that either depict or mention it in operation.
- The 1st nickname, Sea Lightning, refers to its naval variant, the F-3C.
- The 2nd nickname, Ridgebacks, refers to the squadron of the same name that operate the Shinden II. A special version of the squadron's aircraft was even available as a Ranking Tournament reward.
- The 3rd nickname, Icarus, is most likely a reference to the book Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky.
Millennium, the nickname for upgrading the F-16C Fighting Falcon to Lv.20, is a reference to Han Solo's iconic YT-1300F light freighter from Star Wars, the Millennium Falcon.
Quick Strike refers to the first proposed upgrade of the F-14 Tomcat family beyond the F-14D Super Tomcat variant, specifically on improved air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities.
Grach is the nickname of the Su-25TM Frogfoot which was given by the Russian Air Force and the Russian name for Rooks, a species of birds.
Power Play is a reference to the Ace Combat: Assault Horizon mission of the same name, which also shares the same location of Dubai.
27+ is a direct reference to the final mission of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, which also involves the SOLG.
Instant Killer refers to the huge firepower from the Zero's 20mm autocannons. During World War II, the Zero's autocannons could easily destroy any aircraft the USAAF flew, including the heavily armored bombers. However, it can also refer to the fact that the Zero lacked armor and self-sealing fuel tanks, thus the plane could be instantly destroyed by a well placed shot even from the smallest caliber anti aircraft gun.

References

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[SpreadYourWings-87] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Ace Combat Infinity - PS3 - Spread your wings (Trailer English).

[OnlineCoop-88] Ace Combat Infinity - PSN - Online Co-op Missions (Trailer).

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