Cheapest route to the Mirage 2000-5
Every node you pay for on the way, in unlock order, starting from the F/A-18C Hornet. The small figure under each price is the running total.
- Target ID Accelerator (MSL) MSL.RELOAD+ARMS5,000
total 5,000 - Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL) MSL.GND.POW+ARMS10,000
total 15,000 - ECU Software Update STABILITY+BODY7,500
total 22,500 - Mirage 2000-5JET130,000
total 152,500
Where the MRP goes on the way to the Mirage 2000-5
The route has 4 nodes. Mirage 2000-5 is the biggest single cost at 130,000 MRP, 85% of the route. The cheapest part is Target ID Accelerator (MSL) at 5,000 MRP.
| Type | Nodes | MRP | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | 1 | 130,000 | 85% |
| Body parts | 1 | 7,500 | 5% |
| Arms parts | 2 | 15,000 | 10% |
| Total | 4 | 152,500 | 100% |
For scale: buying all 27 regular Aircraft Tree jets costs 6,400,000 MRP, and 8,900,000 MRP with the three post-campaign aircraft. This route is 1.7% of that larger figure, before parts and extra special weapons.
Upgrade parts you buy on the way
3 upgrade parts sit on this route. Japanese names are shown because some English names are unofficial translations.
| Part | Tag | Slot | MRP | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target ID Accelerator (MSL) 目標識別アクセラレーター（標準ミサイル用） | MSL.RELOAD+ | Arms | 5,000 | 3.3% |
| Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL) 対地弾道補正モジュール（標準ミサイル用） | MSL.GND.POW+ | Arms | 10,000 | 6.6% |
| ECU Software Update ECUソフトウェアアップデート | STABILITY+ | Body | 7,500 | 4.9% |
What the Mirage 2000-5 unlocks next
Based on the mapped links in the Aircraft Tree data. Extra cost counts only what you still have to buy after owning this route.
- Air-to-Air Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight AIR.RANGE+ · 35,000 MRP, opens right after the Mirage 2000-5
Mirage 2000-5 special weapons and part slots
The first special weapon comes with the jet. The others are bought separately.
| Special weapon | MRP |
|---|---|
| UGB | Included |
| 4AAM | 13,000 |
| LASM | 13,000 |
Part slots: body 3, arms 6, misc 3. All extra special weapons together: 26,000 MRP.
Full bill for a complete Mirage 2000-5 setup
Route cost is the minimum. Extra special weapons and wingman copies are optional and cost more on top.
| Item | MRP |
|---|---|
| Cheapest route to the Mirage 2000-5 | 152,500 |
| All extra special weapons | 26,000 |
| One wingman copy (1/8 of the first-copy price) | 16,250 |
| Everything above | 194,750 |
How many runs to farm 152,500 MRP
Starting from 0 MRP, replaying each mission at the listed rank, with 1.5 minutes of loading and menus per run. The calculator lets you enter your own balance.
| Mission | Clear time | MRP / run | MRP / hour | Runs needed | Time needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M04 The Fall of the Numbered Fleets A rank | 9:12 | 26,850 | 150,561 | 6 | 1 h 4 min |
| M07 A Lifeline in the Desert S rank | 15:03 | 84,570 | 306,598 | 2 | 33 min |
| M11 Maximum Payload S rank | 8:52 | 60,860 | 352,244 | 3 | 31 min |
| M16 Singer S rank | 3:12 | 70,880 | 904,851 | 3 | 14 min |
| M23 The Destruction of Expo City S rank | 14:56 | 136,020 | 496,625 | 2 | 33 min |
Mission 16 (Singer) gives the most MRP per hour at about 904,851. It takes 3 runs of 3:12 each. Mission 23 pays more per run (136,020 MRP) but each run takes 14:56 of play, so it needs fewer, longer runs: 2 in total.
How loading time changes the answer
Short missions lose the most to loading screens and menus. Using Mission 16:
| Loading + menus per run | MRP / hour | Time for 152,500 MRP |
|---|---|---|
| 0 min | 1,329,000 | 10 min |
| 1.5 min | 904,851 | 14 min |
| 3 min | 685,935 | 19 min |
Compare with other Ace Combat 8 aircraft routes
Node price is what the tree shows. Route cost is what you actually pay from the start.
| Aircraft | Node price | Route cost | Wingman copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage 2000-5 | 130,000 | 152,500 | 16,250 |
| F/A-18E Super Hornet | 240,000 | 410,000 | 30,000 |
| F/A-18F Super Hornet | 240,000 | 410,000 | 30,000 |
| EA-18G Growler | 350,000 | 850,000 | 43,750 |
| F-22A Raptor | 550,000 | 1,100,000 | 68,750 |
| F-35C Lightning II | 550,000 | 1,495,000 | 68,750 |
| FA-36 Game | 750,000 | 1,850,000 | 93,750 |
| EA-36 Barricader | 750,000 | 2,600,000 | 93,750 |
| X-40 Nightmare | 1,000,000 | 2,100,000 | 125,000 |
How this route was worked out
The Aircraft Tree is treated as a graph: each node has a price and each link says which node you must own first. The route above is the cheapest chain from the F/A-18C Hornet to the Mirage 2000-5. It was calculated with the same code that powers the calculator, so both always agree. More detail is on the About page.
Of the 4 links on this route, all are rated medium. Prices can still change with game patches. Changes are listed in the changelog.
Mirage 2000-5 MRP FAQ
How much MRP does the Mirage 2000-5 cost in Ace Combat 8?
The Mirage 2000-5 node costs 130,000 MRP, but the cheapest documented route to it costs 152,500 MRP once the 3 nodes in front of it are added.
What do I have to unlock before the Mirage 2000-5?
The cheapest documented route buys these in order: Target ID Accelerator (MSL), Air-to-Ground Ballistic Correction Module (MSL), ECU Software Update, Mirage 2000-5.
How much does a wingman copy of the Mirage 2000-5 cost?
A wingman copy costs 16,250 MRP, one eighth of the first-copy price.
What does the Mirage 2000-5 unlock next?
In the mapped data, the next nodes on the tree are Air-to-Air Electronic Optical Hybrid Sight (35,000 MRP).
What is the best mission to farm MRP for the Mirage 2000-5?
By MRP per hour, Mission 16 (Singer) is the best listed option at about 904,851 MRP per hour with 1.5 minutes of loading per run. Farming 152,500 MRP takes 3 runs there, around 14 min.