Prepare to take to the skies in Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2, as a playable demo for Ubisoft’s flight combat sequel is due for takeoff next week.

Actually, the demo is only a day or two away, depending on which console you’re running. The Xbox 360 demo will be available to download on Monday, August 16th, with the PS3 demo to follow on Tuesday, August 17th.

The demo will consist of two single-player missions, including:

Interception Course:
Take to the air as a Russian pilot sent to intercept a group of stolen aircraft high above the Caucasus Mountains, a hot spot on the world conflict radar, you will be playing a Russian pilot in this mission part of the new multinational cinematic story narrative in H.A.W.X. 2.

Seek and Destroy:
Playing from the perspective of the elite U.S. HAWX squadron deployed to settle conflict spilling over in Africa, you are tasked with taking out specific targets with smart ammunition at night. Take off from a carrier under the cover of night and strike against a weapon smuggling operation using precision guided laser bombs.

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 ships for PC, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on September 7th.