Side by side
Route cost is the full bill from the starting F/A-18C: every prerequisite jet and part. Green marks the lower number in each row.
| FA-36 Game | EA-36 Barricader | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Fighter | Electronic warfare |
| Node price (MRP) | 750,000 | 750,000 |
| Full route cost (MRP) | 1,850,000 | 2,600,000 |
| Prerequisite jets paid for | 2 | 3 |
| Upgrade parts on route | 11 | 11 |
| Wingman copy (MRP) | 93,750 | 93,750 |
| Extra special weapons (MRP) | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Part slots body / arms / misc | 5 / 7 / 3 | 5 / 7 / 3 |
| Runs of Mission 16 from 0 MRP | 27 | 37 |
| Data confidence | Estimated | Estimated |
Buying both
The two routes share 14 nodes (Aileron Auxiliary Pressurization Device, Lightweight Blisk, Flap Auxiliary Pressurization Device, Takeoff Weight Augmentation (MSL) and 10 more), and a shared node is only paid once. Buying both costs 2,600,000 MRP instead of 4,450,000, saving 1,850,000 MRP. At Mission 16 that is 37 runs, about 2 h 54 min with 1.5 minutes of loading per run.
Which one first?
If you only want one jet, the FA-36 Game needs 750,000 fewer MRP. Role matters too: the FA-36 Game is fighter and the EA-36 Barricader is electronic warfare. Special weapon sets differ, so check the full lists on each guide.
FA-36 Game full route EA-36 Barricader full route Calculate with your MRP
Mission figures are compiled from public reports and not measured here. Part of the F-22A branch comes from a single guide, so treat those totals as estimates. Data checked October 5, 2026.
FA-36 Game vs EA-36 Barricader: FAQ
Which is cheaper, the FA-36 Game or the EA-36 Barricader?
The FA-36 Game is cheaper by 750,000 MRP on the full route. The FA-36 Game totals 1,850,000 MRP and the EA-36 Barricader totals 2,600,000 MRP.
How much MRP do I need for both?
2,600,000 MRP, because the shared nodes are bought once.