and for those of you wondering, the same sources cites an 88% hit rate, and an escape chance of virtually zero in rear aspect if launched in parameters, even when turning the AB off.
The problem with combat it doesn’t really represent the other aircrafts situational awareness even if its underperforming might need more that combat reports to get gaijin to buff it
TLDR. If the target is on full reheat, then in rear aspect. flares should do pretty much nothing. In side and front aspect. They might do something, but you’d probably best still throttle down.
The biggest issue. The game looks at engine temp, not the giant jet of flame coming out of hte back of the aircraft. This is why some jets like the F-5C seem freakishly good at evading missiles but somethings like the Harrier seem to eat missiles easier. Its because the Harrier is hotter than the F-5C on full reheat.