Mission 11
Ace Combat 8 Mission 11: Maximum Payload — Operation Gaffed Card
Mission 11 — Maximum Payload (Operation Gaffed Card). Heavy-payload / giant target mission. Ace note: Lux Lunae 55th (auto). Larus (F-14D).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Maximum Payload
- Operation: Gaffed Card
- Number: Mission 11 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Heavy-payload / giant target mission. Focus Shadows first if hunting Larus; Lux Lunae is automatic.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lux Lunae 55th (auto). Larus (F-14D): eliminate all Shadows before Podarge dies.
Named aces need Veteran+. Finish the mission after the kill. Full table: hidden aces.
S-rank tips
- Replay in Free Mission with a role-matched jet and dual SP weapons.
- Farm high-value TGTs early; don’t waste the clock on low-point leftovers until you’re near the threshold.
- On Ace, expect tighter enemy fire — use Cover and terrain, rearm if the map allows mid-mission landings.
People also ask
What is Mission 11 called?
Maximum Payload — Operation Gaffed Card.
How do I get the mission medal?
This sortie has no unique mission medal — focus S-rank and Assault Records.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 10 · Mission 12 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 11 Maximum Payload. Also: Operation Gaffed Card, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.