"A prototype fighter created by the UN Forces based on plans from an unspecified country. It can be equipped with powerful weapons such as the "TLS" (Tactical Laser System) and "MPBM" (Multi-Purpose Burst Missiles)." ― Short Description from Ace Combat Infinity

The ADFX-01 Morgan[note 1] is an original 4.5th generation fighter introduced in Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. It is a playable version of the unplayable ADFX-02 Morgan featured in the game's final mission, "Zero", and includes the Tactical Laser System and unique Multi-Purpose Burst Missile special weapons.

The ADFX-01 did not feature in any other Ace Combat games until May 2014 with the release of Ace Combat Infinity. It was also featured in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown as part of the ADFX-01 Morgan Set DLC pack released on July 31, 2019.[1]

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Design

The ADFX-01 was the first of the Advanced Dominance Fighter series, being an experimental aircraft designed to test advanced weaponry. It features large engine nacelles, canards, and forward-swept wings, which would become a staple of future ADF aircraft. The design did not take stealth into account[2], and the Morgan was classed as a 4.5th generation fighter aircraft. The aircraft featured an extremely large and cumbersome chemical laser weapon codenamed "Zoisite" mounted by struts atop the airframe, between the large engines. The size and positioning of this laser made it extremely vulnerable and volatile, leading to the addition of a G-limiter set to stop the aircraft from exceeding 7 G, so as to prevent damage to the laser or its connection to the aircraft. The ADFX-01 additionally featured an advanced ECM system codenamed Morganite, which can reduce the homing capabilities of enemy missiles while increasing the missile efficacy of both the aircraft and its allies, making the Morgan an invaluable asset during large-scale air battles.[3]

History

Strangereal

The ADFX-01 was a fighter aircraft developed in 1985 by the South Belka Munitions Factory as a platform for next-generation weapon systems. Being the first Advanced Dominance Fighter, it was intended to surpass any mass production fighter in performance. The ADFX-01 had a twin in the form of the ADFX-02, which shared its body design and its edge over conventional jets; however, the 02 unit had a reinforced airframe as well as the ability to carry multiple weapons simultaneously.[4]

The ADFX-01 was never deployed in battle by Belka, nor was it one of the technologies stolen by A World With No Boundaries.[4] The plane was later found and confiscated by the former Allied Forces, becoming property of the Osean Federation for the next fifteen years.[5]

In 2011, the jet was flown in an airshow over November City, along with an ADF-01 FALKEN and an X-02 Wyvern, all constructed by Gründer Industries.[5]

Infinity universe

Plans for developing the ADFX-01 were discovered by the UNF in the USEA Federation during Operation Eternal Liberation. USEA had not completed a model by the time the plans were seized. The UNF used these plans to create their own line of ADFX-01s, beginning with the prototype ADFX-01 -Block1- . This prototype was awarded to some mercenaries operating with the UNF for testing in combat.[6]

After successful tests, the UNF greenlit mass production of the base model. This model was far more powerful than the Block1 model, incorporating more TLS shots as well as the Multi-Purpose Burst Missile. Additionally, all of its stats are superior to the Block1.

Later in the war, the USEA Federation managed to complete an unspecified number of Morgans during the conflict. A squadron of these aircraft were deployed to protect the descent of SOLG -Lexell- in Tokyo. UNF air squadrons that were deployed in the area to destroy the falling satellite were given an additional task to destroy all of the Morgans. In this engagement, SOLG -Lexell- was destroyed and all of the Morgans were shot down. The models completed by USEA Federation were more advanced compared to the UNF models, capable of carrying both the Tactical Laser System and the Multi-Purpose Burst Missile. Additionally, the TLS pods have the swiveling lens upgrade just like the pods seen on board the MQ-90Ls.

Game Analysis

Trivia

According to Aces At War: A History , the Morgan utilizes a GiL30mm cannon. [5]

, the Morgan utilizes a GiL30mm cannon. Despite being called a Pixy skin by the game, the 7th skin featured in the Ace Combat 7 depiction of the Morgan is actually Cipher's version of the skin from Ace Combat Zero, including his 032 aircraft number and Galm emblem, despite Pixy's original Morgan in Zero featuring a Belkan Air Force roundel on the tail instead.

↑ ADFX-01 Morgan ( ADFX-01 モルガン )