Bohemia Interactive have announced the release date for Arma 3’s upcoming jet-themed downloadable content.

The new DLC is dropping on May 16th, and Bohemia isn’t stopping there: players will get a free CVN-83 “USS Freedom” Aircraft Carrier, regardless of you purchasing the DLC. Featured above, you can view a trailer showcasing the new aircraft carrier.

Before you start imagining driving your very own nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the game – it’s mostly just a physical object for you to naturally land+launch your aerial fighters from. Still, it’s a free addition so weee!

Here’s what’s coming in the new downloadable content:

• F/A-181 Black Wasp II – The F/A-181 Black Wasp II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air-superiority fighter, but also has ground attack capabilities. Its additional external hard points enable the aircraft to carry a wide variety of weapons configurations. The Black Wasp is fitted with the required equipment for carrier operations.
• To-201 Shikra – The To-201 Shikra is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed by a CSAT and Russian joint syndicate with the goal to build a highly agile and manoeuvrable air-superiority fighter. Similar to the F/A-181, the To-201 also has ground attack capabilities, and is able to support various weapons configurations via its conventional pylons, but also its internal weapons bay.
• A-149 Gryphon – The A-149 Gryphon is a fourth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, and all-weather tactical fighter jet. The aircraft was designed as a multi-role platform at an affordable cost, and unlike some of the larger air-superiority jets, it can also perform well in low-altitude flight. Despite its aging platform, the A-149 has still been upgraded with the newest sensors and weapons systems.
• Sentinel – The Sentinel is a fifth-generation, state of the line, twin-engine, all-weather tactical Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). The Sentinel was designed primarily as a reconnaissance platform, but can also perform precision ground attacks. It typically operates from an aircraft carrier.
• Showcase Fighter Jets – Take to the skies above Altis and engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat in a brand new Showcase scenario.

If you pre-order the Jets DLC on Steam prior to release, you’ll get it for a 10% discount. Arma III is now available for Windows PC, via Steam.