Not really, thanks to AASM LIR, there will not be much of a compromise, it would behave as explained above for countering SPAA, and when there is a need to destroy moving ground targets, using the laser would guide it and that is it.
…Which is not in game
So again, a realistic AASM would be a compromise (and in game a blanket nerf).
We’re getting close if not already here with ARMs/SEAD just going off of what was previewed from the trailer, so AASM-IR remodeling is desperately needed in order to provide France with a proper SEAD/DEAD capability for top-tier.
france has no ARM?
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Premium ralph or dookie F16 in dev stream?
It doesn’t have on Rafale the most extensive use we made of ARMs was with ARMAT that was equipped on M2K before getting retired from service.
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For modern day purposes, it doesn’t have ARMs but instead relies on AASM-IR to fill that gap. Even then there’s apparently speculation that France will continue to upgrade the AASM to AASM-XLR with much more range and a tri-mode seeker to continue fulfilling that purpose rather than investing specifically in ARMs.
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used to, got deleted with end of cold war budgets
Back on the menu in the form of Stratus RS for the future
No pun intended, but as Macron said, AASM fills the gap in the meantime
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I knew the language of that statement was so iffy, It says the tranche 4 are supposed to enter service in that configuration with it, not that it has yet.
This important step towards the delivery of the ECRS Mk1 to Germany and Spain in 2027 is the result of the unwavering commitment of the ECRS Mk1 industrial partners and the strong support of the German and Spanish customers for the ECRS Mk1 program
Indra confirming it hasn’t been delivered and won’t be until 2027.
Waiting for MICA NG EM to be testfired and for there to be confirmation of seeker having K-band, I believe this is the second public mica ng ir testfiring now.
@WreckingAres283 looks like the devs actually went and did it, the snecma engine models look really cool, and it also has the IRST module:
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The aiming reticle is stil offset tho.
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Yet radar still lacks in range department.
this patch doesn’t contain any 20% energy retention or AOA buffs. sad
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i wasnt to sure where to post this but since its related to French aviation i figured this would be the best place to ask.
Is anyone who knows french HMD systems able confirm this is the Thales TopSight-E that is being worn by the pilot in this picture like its being claimed by media?
I’m no expert either, but it looks like it
