Mission 17: Land Battleship No. 3

Mission 17

Ace Combat 8 Mission 17: Land Battleship No. 3 — Operation Broncobuster

Quick answer

Mission 17 — Land Battleship No. 3 (Operation Broncobuster). Joker-only primary clears for the medal — don’t let allied flights steal marked TGTs. Ace note: Ace when all TGTs destroyed before the B-1B reaches the halfway point..

Mission Play-sourced

Mission card

  • Title: Land Battleship No. 3
  • Operation: Broncobuster
  • Number: Mission 17 / 30
  • Mission medal: Clear primary targets with Joker Flight only.

Objectives & approach

Joker-only primary clears for the medal — don’t let allied flights steal marked TGTs. Race TGTs vs the B-1B for the ace.

Hidden ace / Assault Record

Ace when all TGTs destroyed before the B-1B reaches the halfway point.

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

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What is Mission 17 called?

Land Battleship No. 3 — Operation Broncobuster.

How do I get the mission medal?

Clear primary targets with Joker Flight only.

Can I replay it later?

Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.

Further reading

Related guides

Mission 16 · Mission 18 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces

Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 17 Land Battleship No. 3. Also: Operation Broncobuster, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.