Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War – Complete Walkthrough (Step by Step Guide)

By: Gabriel Mazzi

Mission 1: Shorebirds
you must intercept an unidentified aircraft, but, after trying to contact the pilot, your squadron is attacked. Destroy all enemies that appear.
Mission 2: Open War
An aircraft accompanied by automatic jets invaded your airspace. To complete the mission, destroy the automatic jets that appear. Don’t worry about the main aircraft.
Mission 3: Narrow Margin
Yuktobania has officially declared war on Osea and his forces are attacking the bay. Protect the naval fleet by destroying the jets and then attack some enemy ships.
Mission 4: First Flight
Sand Island is being attacked. Destroy everything that is flying. To destroy the bombers, you need to fire three missiles.
Mission 5: Rendezvous
Protect Osea’s planes. Destroy the fighters that take advantage and engage the bomber with supporting jets.
Mission 6: WhiteBird
Protect the base from Yuktobania’s attack. Some bombers will launch tanks and missiles at the warehouse, do your best so that the building doesn’t receive too much damage.
Mission 7: Frontline
This attack is a big one. Destroy everything that comes your way, and when the Scinfaxi appears, climb up to avoid the missiles while trying to destroy it. To make things easier, destroy the missile launchers first.
Mission 8: Handful of Hope
Guide Mother Goose 1 through the radar field. Don’t worry so much about the smaller circles, but avoid the larger ones at all costs. Further ahead, defeat the enemies that approach and destroy the mills that are in the way so that the aircraft can make an emergency landing.
Masses 9: Lit Fuse
Here you need to provide cover while your troops invade Yuktobania. Destroy the objectives, in red, and continue hitting everything in sight, including the bunkers. Just be careful not to run out of ammo. To complete the mission, survive until the troops complete the invasion of the base.
Mission 10: BlindSpot
Important: at the beginning of the mission, Chopper will ask you a question. Answering Yes flies will take you to missions 11-A and 12-A, otherwise, the missions to be completed will be 11-B and 12-B.
In this mission you must prevent the withdrawal of troops from Yoktubania. Attack both jets and land transport. When you receive the warning, go up and destroy the bigger planes. Repeat the procedure until you get rid of all enemies.
Mission 11-A: Chain Reaction
Planes, tanks, missiles, destroy all enemies to protect the airport. Don’t miss anything and you will complete the task.
Mission 11-B: Reprisal
You must throw bombs at the gas sources. Practice your aim and throw them at all the places where there are green gases. Next, chase the pickup through the city, and when it reaches the helicopters, destroy them.
Tip: shoot the items thrown by the pickup truck to earn more points.
Mission 12-A: Power Keg
After listening to the Yuktobanian transmission, destroy everything you find in front of you, including the indicated targets, before time runs out.
Mission 12-B: Four Horsemen
What matters here is speed. Speed ​​up as much as you can and pay attention to the countdowns, as you must hit the targets, with missiles or bombs, at the exact moment they end. Next, destroy the jets and bases. To detonate the bases without wasting time, destroy their roof with a missile and throw a bomb inside.
Mission 13: Demons of Razgriz
Get to the center of the targets as quickly as possible. When Himfraxi appears, use everything you can against him and climb up to avoid his missiles. In a few moments, he will descend. Wait for him to emerge and continue attacking. Keep an eye out for smaller jets and submarines.
Mission 14: Ice Cage
Search for the jets and destroy them. Be careful, as they are not easily detected by radar. Then hit all ground targets to free prisoners.
Mission 15: WhiteNoise
You must find Nagase. Follow the tracker and watch out for the jets. When you reach the L-767, destroy it and then target Nagase. Next, all you have to do is protect the helicopter that will rescue you and get at least 10 thousand points.
Important: at the end of this mission, Chopper will ask you another question; By answering Yes, you will go to mission 16-A, otherwise, the mission to complete will be 16-B.
Mission 16-A: Desert Arrow
Cover troops for the invasion of Yuktobania. Destroy the indicated targets and score at least 10,000 points until time runs out. Then just destroy the two big planes.
Tips: To achieve better Ranks, you need to destroy as many enemies as possible.
Targets destroyed by the squad do not count;
– If the mission does not end automatically after destroying the targets, leave the combat location;
-Learn to give orders to your squad (VVingmen);
-Collect the pieces to release the Falken. She is the best aircraft in the game.
Mission 16-B: Desert Lightning
This mission is similar to Desert Arrow.
The difference is that in the end you will have to destroy some ships in the river.
Mission 17: Journey Home
Stay close to your companions to stay in formation, then destroy the jets that appear on radar until time runs out.
Tip: take the opportunity to save now, as at the end of the next two phases this will not be possible.
Mission 18: Fortress
Once again dominate the airspace and protect the advancing ground forces. Destroy all designated targets and eliminate any obstacles in the way.
Tip: Destroy the jets before they take off to make your task easier.
Mission 18 [Bonus]: 8492
This mission is pure skill. Use all your maneuverability to dodge the missiles and, if you want, locate and destroy the enemy.
Mission 19: Final Options
Stay as close to Pops as possible and don’t let him move away until the end of the level.
Mission 20: Ancient Walls
Cover for ground troops to meet the president. When prompted, destroy the base walls so the soldiers can escape. Escort the helicopter.
Mission 21: Solitaire
Avoid the radars, just like in mission 8. Fly as low as you can and follow the river. You must take a photo of the mine entrance, without forgetting to frame the two vehicles that are nearby. Next, head to the eastern entrance and take a photo of the jet. After receiving confirmation that the photos are good, leave, if not, try again.
Mission 22: Closure
Follow the river until you reach the place where the mine is. Keep an eye out for enemies in the air and on the ground. Destroy the mine entrance to complete the mission.
Mission 23: Ghosts of Razgriz
This mission is one of the worst. Fly inside the Canyon to avoid being shot. Be careful with the missiles and destroy all indicated targets. When the Beikans appear, move around a lot and destroy them all to complete the mission.
Mission 24: White Bird [2]
You must destroy the Arkbird. Be careful with the jets he releases and climb up when he uses the laser cannon to avoid getting hit. To destroy it, just be patient and dump everything you have into it.
Mission 25: Heartbreak One
Follow Bartlett closely and protect him. Destroy the indicated targets along the way and, after Barlett rescues Nikanor, be prepared for an insane battle. The Belkans and the 8492 are back. To destroy them, you will need all your weapons, skills and even a good dose of luck.
Mission 26: Sea of ​​Chaos
Destroy enemy ships, then eliminate opposing jets. The mission will only be completed after you eliminate all targets.
Mission 27: Aces
Destroy the towers, being careful with the missiles they release. Next, detonate the other indicated targets and wait for the troops to open the tunnel. When this happens, go inside, avoid the barriers and destroy the central control unit, then escape.
Mission 27 (Bonus]: The Unsung War
Get ready to fight Ofnir and Grabacr. They are extremely powerful, but they will leave when the countdown ends, so all you have to do is survive: Now it’s time to face SOLG himself. Memorize the correct time to attack and destroy the two points above and below it. Then, eliminate the last two control units to defeat him and win the conflict once and for all.