Yes another M-War post. So,

I've been thinking a bit recently, where exactly were the "unmentioned" planes of the M-War? Like, some (e.g. Interdictor, F-36, B-8B) just weren't present 'cause they came after the war in both reality and lore. But what of the ones who were, as of the lore, around during the war? Ignore all previous info, it's time to find out where they were.
How ironic that I finish writing this when Monarchii comes back lol

Numerous RvG Planes

Specifically, the F-55 Stormhunter, P-3A Thunderer, AP-24D Marksman, P-65A Centerfighter, and P-25A Seeker. As shown by the B-984 Fearsome, PF-19A Siege, F-11X Draconian, and early FA-32 Striker, the RvG factions clearly provided help to the MGLA during the war. So where were some of the aforementioned legends? Allow me to explain...
-The F-55 was based on an old design, but had been nearly upgraded beyond recognizability. Considered too advanced to risk falling into enemy hands, the F-55 was kept with Green.
-The P-3A has been retired since the '80s. Let the man retire, peeps. That, and even refined variants of the Thunderer were known for being unstable on takeoff, which was especially unacceptable on the icy, slippery runways of Avalance Airport, the MGLA's temporary Snowstone base.
-The AP-24D was deemed unnecessary for the conflict, because the first (and only) major theatre of the war was in the mountainous Snowstone where the AP-24D would never get the good, long-range shots that it was built for. As for close-up attack, there were planes which could do that role better, so the Marksman wouldn't see the M-War.
-The P-65A was beginning the phasing-out process, and was deemed unsuitable for the war. The main issue however was the engine, which suffered when below certain temperatures.
-The P-25A was a beast, the issue is that there wasn't enough to spare.

FI-90A Star Thunder

Star Thunder did participate in the war, and with a flawless 23-0 record too. But there were a few catches.

The first of these being, the Star Thunder- at least back then- was acknowledged as strictly an interceptor aircraft designed to take on large bombers. However, since majority of the M-War's air game was carried by strike, attack, and fighter aircraft, the FI-90A wouldn't see the frontlines too much. Doesn't help that it was considered a defensive interceptor at that, meaning it would stay at homebase and protect from there. However, once bombers finally emerged, the FI-90A got its chance to shine.

The second catch though? 23-0 is a technical number. Of those 23 wins, only 2 of them were against fighters (specifically Fulcrums), the others being against bombers. As for those 21 bomber wins, only 13 of them were completely achieved by FI-90s. The other 8 were either damaged prior to encountering any FI-90s, or in the exact opposite, damaged by FI-90s and finished off by other aircraft. So.. yeah, bro really took the L. A great aircraft with wasted potential, but maybe for the better. Besides, his pity party wouldn't last too long, as it would be a highly successful aircraft in the TB war just a few months later (can't say much about the TC war, though, which ended in roughly 24 hours).

P-72B Cleaver

Yeah, somehow the MGLA used this thing during the M-War. Not even an upgraded variant, just the pure, WWII-era P-72B Cleaver.

Unsurprisingly, it wasn't fantastic. Monarchii Harriers alone claimed 108 wins against P-72Bs with no losses. And again, that's not considering the rest of the Monarchii Air Force, SPAAs, bases, lucky shots, or naval weapons. However, the Cleaver did have one advantage, which is why they were used in the first place: there was, and somehow still is, a lot of them.

What they lacked in performance, they made up in numbers and strategic benefit, with drone-adapted Cleavers often being sent in large formations to create a diversion while the MGLA enacted their real mission. In fact, this is how the MGLA managed to get the first Enargite VIIs onto Snowstone.

FA-31A Ballistic II

Yeah, the lore said the MGLA didn't pick up the FA-31A for the war... scratch that.

The Ballistic II would in fact serve in the M-War, and it would be quite the force to reckon with. In fact, the FA-31A would only suffer three losses in the entire war, two of which were accidents, and the last being one of the only recorded examples of friendly-fire in the M-War, yet none were downed by enemy fire.

In spite of its incredible performance, however, the FA-31A was all but overshadowed by its own cousin, the F/A-32A Striker. In truth, the Striker would see more service, and could carry a greater payload, but performance-wise, the FA-31A was certainly rivaling the F/A-32A. Ballistic IIs also fought bravely during the Skypark Raid on Yeager, desperately getting and staying in the air in futile albeit brave attempts to ward off the Gleipnirs. The strong winds actually caused one to crash on take off, that being one of the three FA-31 losses of the war. FA-31s were also considered to be "goofballs," with one attempting to land on a Monarchii aircraft carrier just to say "amogus." The FA-31A in question returned home with only half of its tail.

Floof

Floof is a spacecraft, he was fighting amongst the stars, still is fighting amongst the stars, and unless one of you wants to go tell him, he has no knowledge of the MGLA/MDA, Monarchii, M-War, or basically anything occurring after the year 1987 when he was launched (he still believes the USSR and US are locked in a Cold War).

F/CAS-12 Thundershriek

Ah yes, TUPL's favorite CAS aircraft, the F/CAS-12... why didn't we hear about it during the M-War?

Because TUPL had prepared all his Thundershrieks for a conflict on Wright Isles. But when things shifted to Snowstone, he decided it would be too costly to convert them to winter gear now, and left the units at Wright. They would basically miss the entire M-War, but would redeem themselves in the TB-War where they wreaked absolute mayhem, with one even trying to attack the TNP (only to get nearly collateral'ed by Takusha).

F-10A Tanto

Uh... yeah, if you thought you forgot the Tanto, you're right. Everybody did. Even TUPL. While the M-War was going on, all the F-10As were just sitting in a hangar... waiting...

F-33A Falchion

F-33s were actually used extensively during the war, but unsurprisingly, they were overshadowed by the aircraft that outclassed them, such as your MiG-125, A-40B, SK-3, Skywolf 3.0, Thrust Vectoring, Harrier, Sea Vixen(s), etc.

They just didn't get to do too great either, as they got the "P-39 treatment" and were used as attack aircraft despite being designed for air-to-air combat.

Anti-Aircraft Aircraft

The Anti-Aircraft Artillery Aircraft, who for some reason has had a popularity spike (I think it was Mouse's spotlight lol), did in fact exist during the M-War. At least in the lore, that is. Why wasn't it used? Two reasons.

First being the same reason the XF-60 was never used; low numbers. If the AAAA was shot down, that would be the end of the world's only AAAA (however, I guess Takusha, AMX-10M, Tonk, Tunk, and Lagwing never really had this fear).

The second being that he got double-banned: first by the Geneva Convention, then by the Anti-OP/Meme Treaty. Couldn't have used him even if I wanted to lol

FI-28 Flamethrower

Well, the FI-28 was replaced by the FI-63...

FI-63 Screecher

...yet the FI-63 was replaced by the FI-90. Almost.

The FI-63's interceptor role was completely devoured by the newer, stronger FI-90s, but the FI-63 still served as a fighter. The only issue? They were on a different mission during the M-War!!

BONK

BONK actually sided with the Monarchii, but refusing to betray his homeland, he chose to be a pacifist. He hasn't left this state, though, and currently leads a happy life in an undisclosed location with a wife and three kids.

Legends say his peaceful path shaped the Monarchii War greatly, as it was predicted that whichever side he chose would win by landslide, yet he chose peace. May BONK be a role model to all of us.

P-41A Riptide

Basically the same issue as the F/CAS-12, but the Riptide was planned to fight on Yeager, and the only combat that Krakabloa ever saw was the Skypark-to-Yeager Raid, which the P-41As were basically helpless in, not just because of the mighty Gleipnirs, but also because of the hurricane making it impossible for such a light aircraft to fly.

BA-27A Barracuda ASAP

Y'know, that is a good question. Why did TUPL not think to use his literal dedicated anti-shipping weapon against a primarily Naval force? Dang, I can't even think of a lore reason for this one, guys. I messed up. Big time.

In reality the BA-27 wasn't around during the M-War, but in the lore it was. Why didn't TUPL use it? Is he stoopid?

Eh just to preserve the concept of me having braincells, let's say they had limited numbers and they were saved until Operation Going Eleven.

Puddle Vixen

Puddle Vixen was busy guarding a puddle from some toddlers.