My point is that everyone is staying low so the main missiles people use are IR ones
so are we going to completely ignore the fact that the 27ER has had its range cut by probably a good 25-30% without a word from the snail? I have played like 10 matches this morning and in every game launches from ranges well within the previous kill range, the missile runs out of juice before it gets even close. Never lost lock, enemy never tried to evade, and yet when launched from 5000m up and going well supersonic it cannot do 35-40km kills. Launched from a SMT, which is the best platform for them in the game.
Appreciate it, Gaijin. Must re-inforce the braindead IR furball sh!dshow.
All of what you said here is massive skill issue
stay high go and notch it mid alt notch it low alt notch it or make it hit ground
only thing i see is massive skill issue
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I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been getting nuked by the 27ER while crop dusting at the tree line.
got killed by a 27er while i was on the airfield take off… 3m above the ground
9m is actually OP, better then r-73
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Not to mention the massive range difference in the favour of the R-27ER. If 27E equipped planes can maintain separation from the AMRAAMs, the fox 3s can’t do anything.
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They are both good
9M is better at medium range
R73 is better at very close range
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and that.
With most engagements being low alt and close range, the real advantage for western jets is just lost. At high alt and long range, a Tornado F3 would beat the Su-27 all day, every day. But at low alt, and close range, it doesnt stand a chance.
IRL =/= WT
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and would be even better with correct lock ranges
https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/PX7CKrwWNGdr
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Game balancing ftw (if you can call it that)
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shhhh you’ll anger the Russian mains who say their missile is bad
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Wait until they find out the Aim-9M is missing IRCCM capabilities
https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/3jdZd8ZGSdlK
yeah in my last round four aim9m fired in the afterburner of an f4s in 2km range, all four directly in the ground. number 5 and 6 same range went in teammates because the f4 flared…
pls tell me that my gameplay sucks
Im having major issues at the moment where Aim-9Ms just refuse to lock on in a headon situation. Even with radar lock. Its actually very very annoying
Yes, something is really not okay. A colleague who was on vacation for two weeks could also only confirm today that the missiles are completely flawed. I hope a mod will get in touch and look into the issue. But I’m glad that I’m not the only one anymore. With the Swedish Gripen, I had a K/D of 2.5, and with the British one, I can’t get above a K/D of 1.
Considering they are identical at the moment, that is really wierd. but yeah I fly the British one and the 9Ms feel… wierd. Ive not used 9Ms a lot, but they felt better on the Gr7 with no radar to assit with SEAM. They’ve definetly had some recent nerfs
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Ideally said F-16 would just be a Block 25 or 30, maybe even a 40/42
The truth about the imbalance can only be seen clearly when the game allows USSR team only, the F15s are being carried by Su27 and j11 in the team, it is not difficult to recognize people playing both technology trees. A lot of players have negative KD and winrate when playing F15 and vice versa with su27 and J11. Are players always unusually better when playing USSR or China?
I’d argue the basis of your argument is anecdotal, given my experience of USA teams being successful more than teams in my J-11.
Only people who know that for sure would be Gaijin.