AJS 37 (Early) doesn't exist

[_AngelicDragon]

THE ISSUE

like the title mentions, the AJS 37 (Early) doesn’t really exist.

As it currently stands, the AJS 37 (Early) is based on 37098, more commonly known as SE-DXN nowadays as it is still airworthy and flown by Swedish Air Force Historic Flight.

37098 was delivered to Skaraborgs Flygflottilj in 1974 as an AJ 37, and wasn’t upgraded into the AJS role until 20 years later on the 28th of February, 1994.

So, what does this have to do with it not existing?

The “upgrade” that resulted in the AJS was to improve the capabilities to a JAS-standard, which included hardware upgrades, the ability to use the Rb 74, the RB 15F and the Bombkapsel m/90, to mention afew.

However, the AJS 37 already present in the game, 37078, was also upgraded to the AJS 37 standard in 1994, with a 7-month difference inbetween the two.

So the “AJS 37 (Early)” isn’t as early as you’d think it’d be, when it’s just as “early” as the AJS 37 we already have in game.

HOW TO FIX?

One way to solve this issue could be AShM weaponry, since the AJS 37 was intended to be able to carry the RB 15. In this case, the AJS 37 (Early) could be locked to the RB 04E Anti-Ship Missile, while the AJS 37 has access to the RB 15.

Another way to fix this issue would be to replace the AJS 37 (Early) with the SK 37 Viggen, which is basically the two-seater trainer variant of the Viggen. Not only would it be more unique than the AJS 37 (Early), but it would also stand out more as it is a sidegrade from the AJ 37 rather than an upgrade.

[Jadenbetter-live]

Could do the AJSF or AJSH, basically the same plane but the SH’s radar is tweaked more for anti shipping and the SF doesn’t have a radar

But yeah the “early” idea isn’t real as even RBS15 predates the AJS
All of its armaments do and real ones too besides BK 90 which is a cluster glide bomb thingy

Not sure what they’re thinking here

[joshje100]

It’s just a way for them to make up premiums to sell. I would rather they do something like this than what they have done with stuff like the F-14D.

[Jadenbetter-live]

It’s not even that good of a plane
Not amazingly survivable bc it has a max of like 48 flares but to do that you have 2 A2G munitions
You do have plentiful chaff but most things are either SACLOS or IR
In ARB imo it’s the worst of all the viggens to play and I absolutely hated it

Also the RB74s should have irccm and the 24J have the wrong motor so it’s further complicating issues with Swedish weaponry

[whitestar]

Lol , lmao even but the f14d doesn’t even get its accurate and historical loadouts of aim54c+ , aim9m and aim7p

[Norbangl]

Expecting Gaijin to do any research. They messed up the MiG-21-2000 model like every single other Mig-21 too.

[whitestar]

forreal isnt it supposed to get derby too? since it was 90s modernization

[hjnbnb]

Gaijin on their way to call the A-10A Early/Late depending on whether or not the base remembered to restock its sidewinder supply:

[RDXRooster63]

lmao
sadly…gaijin is gaijin and we cant really change it…

[oop_531]

dude, your just not using it right, the RB 74 is a great missile. its an A9L and i love to use it on the JA37D. Its really easy to use if you catch them offguard/afterburner. (and its a strike plane, so it shouldnt even be used in ARB in the first place)

[ostgh]

I’m the type of biblical greed they spoke of. I can settle for good, but i want the better.
Sure, the c&p Sidewinder-L is nice to use, but quantity (2x 74 + 2x 24J if you wanna carry flares and guns) and quality aren’t as good as they’re irl. Not even mentioning the menagerie of missing armament.

[Pheonix_RX01]

The comparison of the JA37D to the AJS is hilarious lmao. These two craft fly very differently to each other lol

Sacrificing a majority of your limited 9L supply for basic amenities is a huge disadvantage especially when you’re a sub par strike fighter for hitting bases and a below average fighter for fighting

Idk what he’s on about but I agree, the AJS could be better

[Geiw0k0ujia0-live]

Okay Gaijin Bot#531, we get it, nothing Gaijin ever does is bad. We have always been at war with Oceania, right?

[EkkaTR]

It’s not about the RB 74s are good or not, it’s about accuracy to real life. War Thunder is supposed to be a realistic game, no? (Ik it’s not, but like, it’s marketed as realistic)

[Fjord]

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