The X-29A is a fourth-generation forward-swept wing technology demonstrator produced by Northrop Grumman and operated by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
History[]
Strangereal[]
In the Strangereal world, the X-29 saw moderate use by various air forces.
During the Belkan War, the aircraft was operated by the Belkan Air Force. A notable pilot was Otto Haber, callsign "Tausend".[1]
During the Usean coup d'état, the Usean Rebel Forces had used X-29As in limited numbers. A notable pilot was Xiao.[2]
In the Circum-Pacific War, a single X-29 was operated by the Yuktobanian Air Force. This was the ace pilot Daredevil.[3]
During the Aurelian War, the Leasath Air Force operated the aircraft during the middle stages of the war. A notable pilot was Viper.[4]
Joint Assault universe[]
During the Valahia Crisis, a single Valahian X-29 flew over Tokyo but was shot down by Antares Squadron.[5]
Infinity universe[]
During Operation Eternal Liberation, the aircraft was made available for UNF pilots.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "An aircraft from the X-planes, a series of experimental United States aircraft.
Based on the F-5, the aircraft features a lot of new technology.
A combination of three digital fly-by-wire systems have been specially designed to control this aerodynamically unstable aircraft featuring a forward swept wing configuration and canard wings. Thanks to this setup, this is the first forward swept wing aircraft capable at supersonic speeds." - ― Hangar
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | QAAM | SAAM | HPAA | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 600 | 226,560 | 286 | 102 | 6 | – | – | D | D+ | E | C | E | F+ |
| 2 | 640 | 15,630 | 314 | 104 | 8 | – | – | D+ | C | E+ | C | E+ | E |
| 3 | 680 | 22,660 | 343 | 106 | 10 | – | – | D+ | C+ | E+ | C+ | E+ | E+ |
| 4 | 720 | 41,410 | 371 | 108 | 12 | 9 | – | C | B | D | B | E+ | D |
| 5 | 760 | 70,310 | 400 | 112 | 14 | 11 | – | C+ | B | D | B | E+ | D+ |
| 6 | 800 | 161,450[a] | 428 | 116 | 16 | 13 | – | C+ | B+ | D | B | D | C |
| 7 | 840 | 84,630 | 457 | 120 | 17 | 15 | 18 | B | A | D+ | B+ | D | C+ |
| 8 | 880 | 156,240 | 486 | 124 | 18 | 17 | 20 | B | A+ | D+ | B+ | D | B |
| 9 | 920 | 354,150 | 515 | 128 | 19 | 19 | 22 | B+ | A+ | D+ | A | D | B+ |
| 10 | 960 | 749,960 | 544 | 132 | 20 | 20 | 24 | B+ | S | C | A | D | B+ |
| 11 | 1007 | 1,666,560 | 572 | 136 | 21 | 21 | 25 | A | S+ | C | A+ | D | A |
| 12 | 1054 | 1,315,020 | 601 | 140 | 22 | 22 | 26 | A+ | S+ | C+ | A+ | D+ | A+ |
| 13 | 1101 | 2,447,760 | 630 | 144 | 23 | 23 | 27 | A+ | S+ | C+ | S | D+ | S |
| 14 | 1148 | 3,333,120 | 659 | 148 | 24 | 24 | 28 | S | S+ | B | S+ | D+ | S+ |
| 15 | 1195 | 4,205,460 | 688 | 152 | 26 | 26 | 30 | S+ | S+ | B | S+ | D+ | S+ |
| 16 | 1256 | 6,366,780 | 714 | 154 | 27 | 27 | 31 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
| 17 | 1315 | 7,265,160 | 740 | 156 | 28 | 28 | 32 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
| 18 | 1374 | 8,176,560 | 767 | 158 | 29 | 29 | 33 | S+ | S+ | B+ | S+ | C | S+ |
| 19 | 1433 | 10,455,060 | 793 | 160 | 30 | 30 | 34 | S+ | S+ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
| 20 | 1492 | 13,176,240 | 820 | 162 | 32 | 32 | 36 | S+ | S++ | A | S+ | C+ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 21 BODY, 18 ARMS, and 18 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: Chimera Machine
- Lv.10: Forward Swept Wing Master
- Lv.15: Great Authority
- Lv.20: Aviation Pioneer
Skins
- Default: Gray camouflage
Gallery
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
- "Forward-swept wings provide exceptional maneuverability, while fly-by-wire is used to overcome instabilities."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Complete Tin Castle. Costs 56,300 credits.
Statistics
Special Weapons
Colors
- C01: Gray body with red lining on wings
- C02: 3-tone desert camouflage
- C03: Modified NASA demonstrator livery, white w/ red fuselage & wing stripes. Color 4 from Joint Assault
- C04: 3-tone gray version of Color 2
- C05: Emerald version of Color 3
- C06: Turquoise blue version of Color 2
Named Pilots
- Xiao - Found in St. Elmo's Fire. Spawns to the west some time after destroying the first wave of enemies, near the white line.
Gallery
Xiao
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "Forward-swept wings provide exceptional maneuverability, while fly-by-wire is used to overcome instabilities."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 9:Spotlight - Alpha on the second playthrough or complete multiplayer mission 7&8: Safe Recovery. Costs $25,000.
Statistics
- Speed: Medium
- Air-to-Air: Medium
- Air-to-Ground: Medium-Low
- Mobility: Medium
- Stability: Medium
- Defense: Medium
Weapons
Colors
- C01: Gray camouflage
- C02: Multi-tone sand camouflage
- C03: Multi-tone green w/ brown camouflage
- C04: Modified NASA demonstrator livery, white w/ red fuselage & wing stripes
- C05: Dual-tone turquoise w/ yellow belly & black nose
- C06: Multi-tone black & grey camouflage
Named Pilots
- Katana - Found in Bird Hunt. Spawns among the F-4Es during mission update
Gallery
Katana
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
- "Forward-swept wings provide exceptional maneuverability, while fly-by-wire is used to overcome instabilities."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 7B: Standoff in the Skies II on the second playthrough. Costs 25,700 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Skins
- Aurelia: Gray camouflage
- Leasath: Multi-tone sand camouflage
- Special 1: Multi-tone green w/ brown camouflage
- Special 2: X-29 prototype livery.
Named Pilots
- Viper - Found in Striking Point. Spawns with the enemy reinforcements
Gallery
Underside
Cockpit
Cockpit
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Viper
Aurelia color
Leasath color
Special 1 color
Special 2 color
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "The forward-swept wings of this aircraft allow for exceptional turning ability. An advanced fly-by-wire system is employed to overcome instabilities inherent in this design."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 8C: Merlon - Theta Team. It costs 81,000 credits to purchase.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 71
- Stability: 47
- Defense: 49
- Air-to-Air: 76
- Air-to-Ground: 40
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Gray camouflage.
- Mercenary: Light brown sand camouflage.
- Soldier: Three-tone gray camouflage.
- Knight: Two-tone dark gray camouflage.
- Special: X-29 prototype livery.
Named Pilots
Standard color
Mercenary color
Soldier color
Knight color
Special color
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "The forward-swept wings of this aircraft allow for exceptional turning ability. An advanced fly-by-wire system is employed to overcome instabilities caused by this design."
- ― Hangar description
How to Unlock
- Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of the F-20A Tigershark. Costs Ƶ17,100 per unit.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 71
- Stability: 47
- Defense: 49
- Air-to-Air: 76
- Air-to-Ground: 40
Weapons
Colors
- Osea: Gray and blue camouflage.
- Razgriz
- Special: X-29 prototype livery.
Named Pilots
- Daredevil (White Noise)
Gallery
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
Daredevil's X-29A
Daredevil
Ace Combat 2[]
How to Unlock
- On normal mode, Complete mission 4A: Tin Castle (AC2) or 4B: Opera House (AC2). On extra mode, complete mission 1: Gambit (AC2). Costs 85,000 credits.
Statistics
- Power: 70
- Defense: 20
- Mobility: 60
- Stability: 20
- Climbing Ability: 60
- Air-to-Air: 50
- Air-to-Ground: 40
- Duration of flight: 12 minutes
- Absorbability: Light
Weapons
- MSSL x64
Gallery
X-29A in the hangar
Player color
Ally/wingman color
Enemy color A
Enemy color B
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Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.