Parts and upgrades

Find the upgrade your loadout needs: handling, weapons or protection. Compare its effect and cost before spending MRP.

Prices are for the campaign. Buy parts in the Aircraft Tree, then check your aircraft’s BODY, ARMS and MISC capacity before equipping them.

Parts with a padlock are bought after completing campaign mission 30.

  1. Long-Range Enhanced Shells

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    5,000
    More fields (1)· Long-Range Enhanced Shells
    Effect
    Improves range and accuracy for the aircraft gun and MGP gun pods.

  2. Main Structural Frame

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    5,000
    More fields (1)· Main Structural Frame
    Effect
    Reduces damage taken when the aircraft collides with terrain.

  3. Rudder Auxiliary Pressurization Device

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    5,000
    More fields (1)· Rudder Auxiliary Pressurization Device
    Effect
    Improves yaw response, moving the nose left or right, and aircraft stability.

  4. Target ID Accelerator (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    5,000
    More fields (1)· Target ID Accelerator (MSL)
    Effect
    Shortens the reload time between standard MSL missile launches.

  5. Aileron Auxiliary Pressurization Device

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    7,500
    More fields (1)· Aileron Auxiliary Pressurization Device
    Effect
    Improves roll response when banking the wings, along with aircraft stability.

  6. ECU Software Update

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    7,500
    More fields (1)· ECU Software Update
    Effect
    Improves stall resistance and lets the aircraft sustain high-G turns for longer.

  7. Lightweight Blisk

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    7,500
    More fields (1)· Lightweight Blisk
    Effect
    Improves aircraft acceleration, helping it reach the speed demanded by your throttle sooner.

  8. Additional Rocket Propellant

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Additional Rocket Propellant
    Effect
    Increases the flight speed and range of RKT rockets.

  9. Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)
    Effect
    Increases standard MSL missile damage against aircraft.

  10. Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)
    Effect
    Increases standard MSL missile damage against ground targets.

  11. Airbrake Auxiliary Pressurization Device

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Airbrake Auxiliary Pressurization Device
    Effect
    Improves the aircraft’s braking performance when using the airbrake.

  12. Extended Drop Rack

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Extended Drop Rack
    Effect
    Increases the ammunition carried for bomb-type special weapons.

  13. Flap Auxiliary Pressurization Device

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Flap Auxiliary Pressurization Device
    Effect
    Improves pitch response, which raises or lowers the nose, and aircraft stability.

  14. New Bomb Rack Safety Device

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· New Bomb Rack Safety Device
    Effect
    Allows bombs to be released across a wider range of aircraft attitudes.

  15. New High-Energy Propellant (Air-to-Air MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· New High-Energy Propellant (Air-to-Air MSL)
    Effect
    Air-to-air missile special weapons fly faster.

  16. New High-Energy Propellant (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· New High-Energy Propellant (MSL)
    Effect
    Increases the flight speed of standard MSL missiles.

  17. Predictive Lock-On Algorithm (MSL)

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    10,000
    More fields (1)· Predictive Lock-On Algorithm (MSL)
    Effect
    Reduces the loss of standard MSL lock-on range caused by clouds.

  18. Additional Bomb Explosives

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    15,000
    More fields (1)· Additional Bomb Explosives
    Effect
    Widens the blast radius of bomb special weapons.

  19. Additional Rocket Explosives

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    15,000
    More fields (1)· Additional Rocket Explosives
    Effect
    Increases the damage dealt by RKT rockets on impact.

  20. High-Power Enhanced Shells

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    15,000
    More fields (1)· High-Power Enhanced Shells
    Effect
    Raises the damage of the gun and of machine gun pods (MGP).

  21. Takeoff Weight Augmentation (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    15,000
    More fields (1)· Takeoff Weight Augmentation (MSL)
    Effect
    Increases the number of standard MSL missiles carried into a mission.

  22. Air-to-Ground Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Ground Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight
    Effect
    Lets air-to-ground special missiles lock on faster and at longer range.

  23. Airborne Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Airborne Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)
    Effect
    Shortens the reload time of air-to-air special missiles.

  24. High-Spec Explosive Charge

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· High-Spec Explosive Charge
    Effect
    Increases the damage of bomb-type special weapons.

  25. Next-Generation High-Pressure Components

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Next-Generation High-Pressure Components
    Effect
    Raises the aircraft’s maximum speed.

  26. Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Air MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Air MSL)
    Effect
    Increases the ammunition carried for air-to-air special missiles.

  27. Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Ground MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Ground MSL)
    Effect
    Increases the ammunition carried for air-to-ground special missiles.

  28. Rocket Motor Combustion Optimization Unit (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Rocket Motor Combustion Optimization Unit (MSL)
    Effect
    Extends how far standard missiles can fly.

  29. Small Anti-Icing/De-Icing System

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    20,000
    More fields (1)· Small Anti-Icing/De-Icing System
    Effect
    Gives the aircraft partial protection against icing.

  30. Additional Aerial Suppression Explosives

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    30,000
    More fields (1)· Additional Aerial Suppression Explosives
    Effect
    Widens the blast radius of short-range aerial suppression missiles (SASM).

  31. Air-to-Ship Surveillance Scan Accelerator

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    30,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Ship Surveillance Scan Accelerator
    Effect
    Long-range anti-ship missiles (LASM) reload faster.

  32. Bomb Noise Filter

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    30,000
    More fields (1)· Bomb Noise Filter
    Effect
    Improves target lock-on for special bombs that use a lock-on system.

  33. Guidance Optimization Software (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    30,000
    More fields (1)· Guidance Optimization Software (MSL)
    Effect
    Improves standard MSL missile homing after launch.

  34. Air-to-Air Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    35,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Air Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight
    Effect
    Lets air-to-air special missiles lock on faster and at longer range.

  35. Combustion Optimization Unit (Air-to-Air MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    35,000
    More fields (1)· Combustion Optimization Unit (Air-to-Air MSL)
    Effect
    Extends the range of air-to-air missile special weapons.

  36. GPS Targeting Support System

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    35,000
    More fields (1)· GPS Targeting Support System
    Effect
    Bomb special weapons reload faster.

  37. Anti-Stealth Microwave Radar

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    40,000
    More fields (1)· Anti-Stealth Microwave Radar
    Effect
    Makes enemy stealth aircraft easier to detect.

  38. Auto-Strafing Machine Gun Device

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    40,000
    More fields (1)· Auto-Strafing Machine Gun Device
    Effect
    Fires the aircraft gun automatically when its firing reticle appears.

  39. Multipurpose Stealth Coating

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    40,000
    More fields (1)· Multipurpose Stealth Coating
    Effect
    A coating that makes the aircraft harder for enemies to detect.

  40. Bypass Ratio Optimization System

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    45,000
    More fields (1)· Bypass Ratio Optimization System
    Effect
    Improves both acceleration and top speed.

  41. Fuel Tank Bulletproof Coating

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    45,000
    More fields (1)· Fuel Tank Bulletproof Coating
    Effect
    Increases aircraft durability so it can withstand more damage before being destroyed.

  42. Guidance Optimization Software (SP. W)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    45,000
    More fields (1)· Guidance Optimization Software (SP. W)
    Effect
    Improves the homing of air-to-air special missiles after launch.

  43. Long-Range Terrain Scan Accelerator

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    45,000
    More fields (1)· Long-Range Terrain Scan Accelerator
    Effect
    Land attack cruise missiles (LACM) reload faster.

  44. Superior Maneuverability

    Slot
    Body
    Cost · MRP
    45,000
    More fields (1)· Superior Maneuverability
    Effect
    Improves handling across all three axes: pitch, roll and yaw.

  45. Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)
    Effect
    Increases the damage of air-to-air missile special weapons.

  46. Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)
    Effect
    Increases the damage of air-to-ground missile special weapons.

  47. Directional Proximity Fuze (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Directional Proximity Fuze (MSL)
    Effect
    Increases the blast power of standard missiles.

  48. Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight (MSL)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight (MSL)
    Effect
    Standard missiles lock on faster and from farther away.

  49. Multi-Target Air-to-Air Detection Accelerator

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Multi-Target Air-to-Air Detection Accelerator
    Effect
    Multi-lock air-to-air missile special weapons reload faster.

  50. Multi-Target Air-to-Ground Detection Accelerator

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Multi-Target Air-to-Ground Detection Accelerator
    Effect
    Multi-lock air-to-ground missile special weapons reload faster.

  51. Onboard Self-Defense Jammer

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Onboard Self-Defense Jammer
    Effect
    Weakens incoming missile homing and reduces the damage they deal.

  52. Surface Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    50,000
    More fields (1)· Surface Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)
    Effect
    Air-to-ground missile special weapons reload faster.

  53. Drop Tank

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    100,000
    More fields (1)· Drop Tank
    Effect
    A cosmetic fuel tank that can be jettisoned in flight. It provides no performance bonus.

  54. High-Power Accumulator

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    100,000
    More fields (1)· High-Power Accumulator
    Effect
    Extends the range and hit area of electromagnetic launcher (EML) special weapons.

  55. Adaptive Armor Material

    Slot
    Miscellaneous
    Cost · MRP
    150,000
    More fields (1)· Adaptive Armor Material
    Effect
    The aircraft keeps its durability until it has taken a certain amount of hits.

  56. High-Speed Projectiles

    Slot
    Arms
    Cost · MRP
    150,000
    More fields (1)· High-Speed Projectiles
    Effect
    Increases the damage of electromagnetic launcher (EML) special weapons.
PartSlotEffectCost · MRP
Long-Range Enhanced ShellsArmsImproves range and accuracy for the aircraft gun and MGP gun pods.5,000
Main Structural FrameMiscellaneousReduces damage taken when the aircraft collides with terrain.5,000
Rudder Auxiliary Pressurization DeviceBodyImproves yaw response, moving the nose left or right, and aircraft stability.5,000
Target ID Accelerator (MSL)ArmsShortens the reload time between standard MSL missile launches.5,000
Aileron Auxiliary Pressurization DeviceBodyImproves roll response when banking the wings, along with aircraft stability.7,500
ECU Software UpdateBodyImproves stall resistance and lets the aircraft sustain high-G turns for longer.7,500
Lightweight BliskBodyImproves aircraft acceleration, helping it reach the speed demanded by your throttle sooner.7,500
Additional Rocket PropellantArmsIncreases the flight speed and range of RKT rockets.10,000
Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)ArmsIncreases standard MSL missile damage against aircraft.10,000
Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL)ArmsIncreases standard MSL missile damage against ground targets.10,000
Airbrake Auxiliary Pressurization DeviceBodyImproves the aircraft’s braking performance when using the airbrake.10,000
Extended Drop RackArmsIncreases the ammunition carried for bomb-type special weapons.10,000
Flap Auxiliary Pressurization DeviceBodyImproves pitch response, which raises or lowers the nose, and aircraft stability.10,000
New Bomb Rack Safety DeviceArmsAllows bombs to be released across a wider range of aircraft attitudes.10,000
New High-Energy Propellant (Air-to-Air MSL)ArmsAir-to-air missile special weapons fly faster.10,000
New High-Energy Propellant (MSL)ArmsIncreases the flight speed of standard MSL missiles.10,000
Predictive Lock-On Algorithm (MSL)MiscellaneousReduces the loss of standard MSL lock-on range caused by clouds.10,000
Additional Bomb ExplosivesArmsWidens the blast radius of bomb special weapons.15,000
Additional Rocket ExplosivesArmsIncreases the damage dealt by RKT rockets on impact.15,000
High-Power Enhanced ShellsArmsRaises the damage of the gun and of machine gun pods (MGP).15,000
Takeoff Weight Augmentation (MSL)ArmsIncreases the number of standard MSL missiles carried into a mission.15,000
Air-to-Ground Electronic Optical Hybrid SightArmsLets air-to-ground special missiles lock on faster and at longer range.20,000
Airborne Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)ArmsShortens the reload time of air-to-air special missiles.20,000
High-Spec Explosive ChargeArmsIncreases the damage of bomb-type special weapons.20,000
Next-Generation High-Pressure ComponentsBodyRaises the aircraft’s maximum speed.20,000
Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Air MSL)ArmsIncreases the ammunition carried for air-to-air special missiles.20,000
Reinforced Mount (Air-to-Ground MSL)ArmsIncreases the ammunition carried for air-to-ground special missiles.20,000
Rocket Motor Combustion Optimization Unit (MSL)ArmsExtends how far standard missiles can fly.20,000
Small Anti-Icing/De-Icing SystemMiscellaneousGives the aircraft partial protection against icing.20,000
Additional Aerial Suppression ExplosivesArmsWidens the blast radius of short-range aerial suppression missiles (SASM).30,000
Air-to-Ship Surveillance Scan AcceleratorArmsLong-range anti-ship missiles (LASM) reload faster.30,000
Bomb Noise FilterArmsImproves target lock-on for special bombs that use a lock-on system.30,000
Guidance Optimization Software (MSL)ArmsImproves standard MSL missile homing after launch.30,000
Air-to-Air Electronic Optical Hybrid SightArmsLets air-to-air special missiles lock on faster and at longer range.35,000
Combustion Optimization Unit (Air-to-Air MSL)ArmsExtends the range of air-to-air missile special weapons.35,000
GPS Targeting Support SystemArmsBomb special weapons reload faster.35,000
Anti-Stealth Microwave RadarMiscellaneousMakes enemy stealth aircraft easier to detect.40,000
Auto-Strafing Machine Gun DeviceMiscellaneousFires the aircraft gun automatically when its firing reticle appears.40,000
Multipurpose Stealth CoatingBodyA coating that makes the aircraft harder for enemies to detect.40,000
Bypass Ratio Optimization SystemBodyImproves both acceleration and top speed.45,000
Fuel Tank Bulletproof CoatingBodyIncreases aircraft durability so it can withstand more damage before being destroyed.45,000
Guidance Optimization Software (SP. W)ArmsImproves the homing of air-to-air special missiles after launch.45,000
Long-Range Terrain Scan AcceleratorArmsLand attack cruise missiles (LACM) reload faster.45,000
Superior ManeuverabilityBodyImproves handling across all three axes: pitch, roll and yaw.45,000
Air-to-Air Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)ArmsIncreases the damage of air-to-air missile special weapons.50,000
Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (SP. W)ArmsIncreases the damage of air-to-ground missile special weapons.50,000
Directional Proximity Fuze (MSL)ArmsIncreases the blast power of standard missiles.50,000
Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight (MSL)ArmsStandard missiles lock on faster and from farther away.50,000
Multi-Target Air-to-Air Detection AcceleratorArmsMulti-lock air-to-air missile special weapons reload faster.50,000
Multi-Target Air-to-Ground Detection AcceleratorArmsMulti-lock air-to-ground missile special weapons reload faster.50,000
Onboard Self-Defense JammerMiscellaneousWeakens incoming missile homing and reduces the damage they deal.50,000
Surface Target ID Accelerator (SP. W)ArmsAir-to-ground missile special weapons reload faster.50,000
Drop TankMiscellaneousA cosmetic fuel tank that can be jettisoned in flight. It provides no performance bonus.100,000
High-Power AccumulatorArmsExtends the range and hit area of electromagnetic launcher (EML) special weapons.100,000
Adaptive Armor MaterialMiscellaneousThe aircraft keeps its durability until it has taken a certain amount of hits.150,000
High-Speed ProjectilesArmsIncreases the damage of electromagnetic launcher (EML) special weapons.150,000

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