F-16C Block 52 „PoBit“ MAW problem

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Hello pilots
Since the US finally got plane with AESA radar beeing the F-16 block 52, we were all happy.
However PoBit have ONE BIG problem - that is low CMs (90) and to have MAW, you have to sacrifice 2 of 6 rocket.
So my question is: Why cant we equip MAW system on pylons with AA rockets?

  • This would fix low CM problem (90+180) and give the plane MAW while being able to carry 6 missiles. (when every other plane at this br. has MAW and more missiles)

  • I dont see problem in that the pylons cant carry these at the same time, the the missiles being too heavy (when we can equip bombs to them), or missiles and pylons being somewhat incompatible with each-other.

  • For now Block52 feels sad to play, constantly facing EF-2000 (AESA) which have like 660CMs and MAW at the same time, (also ,4“ vs 8 missiles) not knowing why cant you also have these, when the plane is literally able to carry it it and it is in the game.

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You only need one pod and yes that’s historical that pylon can only mount ground ordinance

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The US has had a plane with AESA for 4-5 months now. It’s called the F-15C Golden Eagle.

They got a second plane with AESA in december, the F/A-18E.

So I have no clue where this “finally” is coming from?

It’s a pretty sad MAW anyway so personally I don’t even think it’s worth sacrificing 1 missile for.

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The only downside of the PooBIT is the fact it’s sitting way too high for just having 6 missiles
90 countermeasures is very doable still, it’s just that 6 amraams is nowhere near enough for the 14.3+ environment.

This plane needs to go down and/or get double amraam racks

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