As they are now, the fireflash missiles on the swift f7 are entirely useless. Prior to the change to the weapon ~6 months ago the missiles weren’t good by any metric but were useable, especially in headons or against stalled out enemy aircraft. After the change they’re basically dumbfire rockets. They take around 3 seconds to start maneuvering onto the beam, & they never fly straight off their rails, usually flying downwards or to the left/right. Literally the only use case left for them is if you’re firing at people over 6-7 km away at which point they have ample time to dodge the weapon - so good luck finding someone stupid enough to commit to a headon from that distance & fly straight into your missile. Without the missiles the swift F7 really doesnt deserve 8.7 considering everything it fights is much more maneuverable, & almost as quick
I totally understand your frustration with the current state of the Fireflash missileson the Swift F7.
It’s disappointing to see that after the recent changes, they’ve become nearly useless. As you mentioned, they take around 3 seconds to start maneuvering and often fly off course, making them ineffective in most combat situations. Their only practical use now seems to be against targets over 6-7 km away, which is not ideal.
Given the performance issues with the missiles, it’s hard to justify the Swift F7’s BR of 8.7, especially considering the more maneuverable and similarly fast opponents it faces. It might be worth raising these concerns with the game developers, as your feedback could help them understand the need for adjustments to make the Swift F7 more competitive.
A few Key areas i would suggest with the Swift is change the gameplay Style and adapt/overcome its weaknesses, here are a few ideas for you to conisder.
Utilize Speed and Energy
The Swift F7 is fast. Use your speed to maintain an energy advantage over your opponents. Stay high and fast, diving on unsuspecting enemies and using your speed to disengage if needed.
Boom and Zoom
Since the Swift F7 isn’t the most maneuverable, rely on boom and zoom tactics. Climb to a higher altitude, pick a target below, dive in for a high-speed attack, and then climb back up to safety.
Head-Ons with Caution
While the Fireflash missiles may not be reliable, your cannons can still be effective in head-on situations. Fire your cannons early to throw off your opponent’s aim and force them to evade.
Use Your Cannons Effectively
Focus on mastering the use of your cannons. Accurate cannon fire can make up for the shortcomings of your missiles.
Teamplay
Stick with your team and avoid engaging alone. Having wingmen can provide extra cover and support, making it easier to handle more maneuverable enemies.
Situational Awareness
Always be aware of your surroundings. Use your speed to avoid getting into turning fights with more maneuverable aircraft and maintain a tactical advantage.
Ground Attack Role
If air combat becomes too challenging, consider using the Swift F7 in a ground attack role. Its speed can help you quickly reach targets and evade enemy fighters after your attack run.
Let me know your thoughts on this…
They are trash. Even SRAAM‘s are better 💀
Beam riding missile, low BR, idk man, sounds skill issue esq
Dude. AI isn’t helping. It clogs up the forums. At bare minimum spoiler the AI stuff.
AI helps my Layout and Grammar, none of it is nonsense, its my wording, just slight rephrased and grammar checked.
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AI assists with improving my layout and grammar. It’s not about fixing nonsense; it’s just a matter of refining my wording and ensuring correct grammar.
Even without fireflash prob there is still the mig-sabre -0.3 br issue… though fireflash is more a toy and now it’s quite accurate…? Gives out a reason for radar riders to be in the trash bin lol
The missile is almost dead weight at this point.
I’ve used it hundreds of times in the past, but after a handful of games after whatever changes they made I’ve pretty much just shelved the plane.
See you in 3 years when they decide to try to fix it and they screw it up even more.
there’s a bug going on for many updates which still has not been fixed
just use guns until gaijin remembers this plane exists