As many know, new surface-to-air missile systems are currently being tested in the game. During the testing phase, a number of questions have arisen regarding the performance of the German IRIS-T SLM system.
According to numerous reputable sources, the SLM missile is capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 3 (approximately 1029 m/s). However, on the Dev server, its speed is listed as only 710 m/s (around Mach 2.3), which is even lower than the standard AIM-9 air-to-air missile.
This suggests that either Gaijin has deliberately lowered the missile’s performance characteristics, or they are referencing an alternative source of information that is not publicly known.
If such a source exists, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share it.