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