Mission 16 numbers
| Figure | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| MRP per run (S rank) | 70,880 | The figure used by this site's calculator |
| Clear time | 3:12 | Same data set |
| MRP per hour (1.5 min overhead) | 904,851 | Calculated from the two rows above |
| Other report: MRP per run | 82,056 | Grind N Strat: S rank on Elite difficulty with a clear under three minutes |
| Other report: MRP per run | 70,000 to 80,000 | GamingBolt (October 8, 2026), runs of "four minutes at most" |
The three reports sit within about 15% of each other, which is close for fan-measured numbers. The gap probably comes from difficulty and rank, and none of the guides states both for every figure, so treat 70,880 as a typical value rather than a guarantee. GamingBolt (October 8, 2026) puts the hourly rate at roughly 1 to 1.3 million MRP; with 1.5 minutes of overhead per run this site gets 904,851, a little lower because it counts loading and menus.
Why Mission 16 is the speed pick
Gamerblurb calls Mission 16 the best pure MRP farm because the whole loop turns around quickly: a mission that pays more is not better if it takes four or five times longer to finish. It suggests the special weapons 4AAM, QAAM, SASM and HPAA. Short missions lose more to loading screens, so every second you save on the menu matters here more than on a long mission.
How many Mission 16 runs for common goals
Starting from 0 MRP, replaying Mission 16 at 70,880 MRP per run and 1.5 minutes of overhead per run.
| Goal (full route cost) | MRP | Runs | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| F/A-18E Super Hornet | 410,000 | 6 | 28 min |
| F-22A Raptor | 1,100,000 | 16 | 1 h 15 min |
| F-35C Lightning II | 1,495,000 | 22 | 1 h 43 min |
| X-40 Nightmare | 2,100,000 | 30 | 2 h 21 min |
| EA-36 Barricader | 2,600,000 | 37 | 2 h 54 min |
Compare with the long-session option on the Mission 27 page, or the rearm-loop option on the Mission 28 page.
Mission 16 FAQ
How much MRP does Mission 16 give?
Reports range from 70,000 to about 82,000 MRP per run depending on rank and difficulty. This site uses 70,880 MRP at S rank.
Does MRP stack if I retry the mission?
Yes. Guides report that MRP keeps adding up after each retry, and one notes it is only banked when the mission is completed, so do not quit out after a long run.
Back to the MRP farm ranking or use the MRP calculator with your own balance. Last checked October 12, 2026.