Generally that’s the case because a Harrier has substantially less speed going into aforementioned fight.
Generally that’s the case because a Harrier has substantially less speed going into aforementioned fight
Even at similar speeds the Harrier GR.7 pulls significantly more than the F-111 and maximum speed doesn’t mean much when the F-111 bleeds it all in a single turn. I’ve done extensive dogfighting against the F-14A (Early) with my Harrier GR.7 in customs and the usage of viffing and hovering usually leads to me winning 100% of the times besides rare occasions.
Overall, the Harrier GR.7 is a far superior aircraft even if subsonic, the F-111A pre-live server was a monster at dogfighting but with the new FM changes after introduction it’s basically a**.
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When you say “dogfighting” as in, flow straight to close in fights rather than timelining from BVR to close in work?
I wouldn’t go so far as to say VIFFing wins fights, though it gives you an edge, but the wings on the GR.7 are a lot bigger than on a Gen 1 Harrier, hence why its such a monster. An F-111 would, and probably should get beaten by a GR.7 in any fights that aren’t “head on, and run”
F-14 I’m not convinced, though when I last pulled the GR.7 it was very doable against a 14A. Mind you, that’s live games and I’m very rusty, so I suspect you’re perfectly right to say the GR.7 could win against a 14A in a dogfight. Only thing I can remember being distinctly scared of was M2Ks.
but the wings on the GR.7 are a lot bigger than on a Gen 1 Harrier, hence why its such a monster
The main reason I prefer the Harrier GR.7 over the F-111 series of aircraft is because how responsive the FM is and the first instantaneous turn, it pulls a ridiculous amount of Gs but you bleed a lot of speed doing so (and that’s why you use your nozzles).
F-14 I’m not convinced, though when I last pulled the GR.7 it was very doable against a 14A
These dogfights I’ve conducted include A2A missiles like the AIM-9L and AIM-9M which are guaranteed kills once you get the rear of the F-14A, that’s why I usually always win but guns only fights may be different.
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Also requires pilots to not use their AB for a vertical maneuver.
Harrier GR7 will rinse any AB jet that goes horizontal or down, many of my friends know this well.
well, in AB, which ideally you really want engaged for most/all of a fight in an F-14. Even off Burners iirc it can be a PIA to flare.
Well, the F-111F finally got its AGM-130s except it only can carry 2x of them despite there being images of it carrying 4x. I also have a primary source that mentions it can carry 4 of them.
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Only in Ferry purpose.
Here, I looked it up again: indeed only for transport/ferry purposes
Spoiler
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I noticed that the guidance type is TV/IIR/Data Link. Does this mean that the AGM-130 is a combination of the three? If not is it TV/Data link or IIR/Data link?
In addition I read that the AGM-130A received a modification upgrade where it can use IOG/GPS (in addition with TV or IR) but I’m not sure if it the F15E or F111F carried the them.
Also why isn’t there any mk83 1000 pound bombs for the f111?
And If it is historical (which it probably is) why wasn’t it used historically?
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Why didn’t Gaijin end up adding the F-111C’s side pylon with Aim-9s or the missiles it could historically use?
There is loads missing on the F-111C.
And tbh they really ought to change the F-111 flight model altogether so it can actually play like an F-111…fast. Impossible to maintain any sort of speed in it. They need to reduce the speed bleed.
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I think AGM-130 we have in game is accurate because the initial variants had an IR or TV seeker then eventually it was upgraded to also have GPS/INS.
In my opinion, the reason why the AGM-130 was added was because the isreal F-15E was given the Mavericks making it the best F-15E in the game. To make it where the US variant had an “advantage”, they gave it the AGM-130.
My issue mainly comes with the variant it was added. When it was first added it only had the TV seeker making it pretty much useless at long range engagements. They then changed it to an IR seeker which was great however it was limited to only be released when going high subsonic (keep in mind the F-111F’s AGM-130 doesn’t have this issue as it’s max release speed is mach 1.4) . So why would anyone take it over the Mavericks when they costed the same sp?
Still no word on the missing armaments and pylons for the F-111C?
shoulder pylons and GBU-15 will come
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Where is this photo from?
