The U-2 is a reconnaissance aircraft. It is known for being one of the earliest aircraft developed with the ability to conduct recon operations at high altitudes.
History[]
Strangereal[]
In Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, at least two U-2s were utilised by the Usean Rebel Forces during the Usean coup d'état. The U-2s and the accompanying SR-71s were shot down by Phoenix over the Amber Mountains[1]. The U-2s did not appear in Ace Combat 2; instead XB-70s were seen flying at a high altitude with the SR-71s over the same area.
During the Continental War, an ISAF U-2, callsign Leopard, was dispatched to spy on Erusean forces deep within Erusean territory. It discovered Megalith, a facility that was being constructed in haste to perform a mass retaliation attack against ISAF forces. The U-2 encountered engine trouble during its return trip, prompting ISAF to launch Mobius 1 to assist its return through Gnome Ravine, a foggy, mountainous region under Erusean control.[2]
Leasath was known to possess a number of units. One was being used over the Kalana Steppes while Gryphus Squadron was operating in the area,[3] while another was operated within Archelon Fortress.[4]
Joint Assault universe[]
A Valahia ace by the name of Hengel utilized a U-2 during Antares Squadron operations in Dubai.[5]
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
How to Unlock
- This plane cannot be unlocked for use by the player.
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Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
How to Unlock
- This plane cannot be unlocked for use by the player.
Named Aces
- U-2 Hengel appears during Safe Recovery - Bravo and spawns to the northwest of the operation area once Paper Wasp enters the battlezone. Hengel will fly east to the northeast corner, and then fly west back to the northwest corner, and disappears once the rescue phase is over.
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
How to Unlock
- This plane cannot be unlocked for use by the player.
Star Units
- A star U-2 appears during Striking Point. It spawns to the west when the enemy reinforcements spawn.
- Another star U-2 appears during End of Deception II. It spawns inside Archelon Fortress, to the left of the player as they go through the tunnel.
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A Leasathian U-2 parked inside Archelon Fortress
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies[]
How to Unlock
- This plane cannot be unlocked for use by the player.
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Leopard over Gnome Ravine