The Hughes Aviation Firebrand is one of the newest aircraft in use. There are currently fewer than 60 in service. The Firebrand was designed as a flying wing, allowing high altitudes to be attained and a formidable weapon payload, but causes a reduction of the agility, speed and acceleration. It then appeared in Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge as a NPC plane and later as a DLC plane available only for Multiplayer.