This is true. Tho irl it carries micas, i think they should have given micas instead of amraams.
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The Gripen is compatible with all current NATO equipment, that includes the MICA, however, SAAB does not officially advertise or mention the MICA in any documentation. All that is known is that the Swedish air force once test fired MICA from a Gripen C. Gaijin could add the MICA in theory since the technical feasibility is there, but I highly doubt they would. (Also just saying, Gripen NG and Gripen E are technically the same plane, NG is short for “Next Generation” and was merely the name used to advertise the E. What some people probably mean is the fact that since 2021 the, at the time not yet in full production, Gripen E got a new Wing design which is indeed missing and should imo be adjusted in game, especially since the ingame paintjob is based on the Gripen with the number “6002” which has been spotted more than once to have the updated wings)
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pray they fix and readd them
i actually cant believe they missed all this, why would they even add the gripen NG and not E? And they could have atleast added both with an “early” version, this shows how little they really care
You say that, but i have yet to see any images or any proof of the E version having MICAS mounted.
I would like to see twin pylons added to the E Gripen.
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Not really correct. NG is the umbrella term for the entire project that lead to the E. There are several NG planes one of which is even a JAS39D that was modified and used to prototype test components.
It’s been seen with both versions of the wing, so technically the DEV’s can choose which one they want. but i’m hoping for the new one :)
They didn’t. The 6002 is the second production E version built with the “finalized” E design (only the extended wing has changed since then i think).
Perhaps this hints at a future implementation of the full E-Gripen (current model).
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they also added another front wheel to it
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Did they? Haven’t the E all got one single front wheel?
Let me rephrase it: irl, it is capable of carrying micas. And in game it would have made more sense to add micas as gripens are known for being agile dogfighters. We might be all pointing out the inaccurate parts of it but what made the plane so underwhelming is to give it aim-120s which are better at longer range instead of higher G shorter range fox3s. It just doesn’t fit into its gameplay.
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16x fnf weapons lmfao. How did this even pass into live
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The Eurofighter with Captor-E (at least, the British one which I have) has similar radar capabilities as the Gripen E’s radar.
Maybe it’s my experience of using ESA’s or just generally scanning “everywhere” before deducing it “won’t detect anything half the time” but it seems like you haven’t had enough time to get used to the plane first before being able to actually give an informed verdict on the jet.
I’d like to think the fact that it can carry 16 SPICE 250s alone (you don’t really need the targeting pod) makes it quite the strong jet, in Air SB or Ground RB/SB. You also have brimstones which you can also carry alongside the SPICEs (iirc only 8 now; even with the full 16 which is bonkers you could quite literally take out most ground vehicles yourself with 2-3 left for Brimstones).
Also, for whatever balancing reason Gaijin also gave Gripen E AIM-120C-5, despite the only other AMRAAM it (or rather, all Gripen in Swedish service) used besides RB 99 (which is AMRAAM B) is AIM-120C-8 (or AIM-120D; also confusingly designated RB 99 lol)
All in all… it’s early days still. From my POV as a Typhoon AESA owner… it’s a baby version of this. It can be good, however any complaints about its radar is moot since all ESA radars are a bit wonky at the minute. Also the J-10A comparison is just wild.
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The only scandal was it came in over-performing significantly.
There’s a document out there that claims the Gripen is 40% better than the Viggen in sustained turn rate [It’s 41% in-game at 50% fuel currently].
Gripen was also added before the Viggen nerfs, so the over-performing Viggen airframe likely caused the over-performing Gripen airframe.
Basically what you are saying is the grippen with darter is still.best option.
Arr well. No grind needed.
J10C dead as not done correctly.
Grippen dead as no better than previous
New flamker - same as old, didnt need another 2.5 million silver sink
New EF the same as flanker
So that leaves DOA F18. I actually was hyped for this update, il learn my lesson…
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7 AMRAAM vs 4?
Much more loaded CAS loadout?
AESA radar?
Not the same. Irbis-E gives Su-30SM2 eyes in the back of its head (or to be more technical/specific, wing tips) and the engine gives it more speed; you can literally have missiles in the air early game like everyone else and this is rare for USSR players but now you also are more likely to rip your wings due to overspeed, so fun times comrade. Also, if/when you previously use/d AOA button in normal Su-30SM and didn’t recover and immediately ate dirt, you can do the same move in the SM2 and you won’t eat dirt (well, depending on your altitude) and can actually complete post stall manoeuvres.
Yeah you didn’t suffer for months with the Captor-M at all to be saying this lol. Also, with this EF Gaijin can freely add whatever they like to it. It’s quite literally the end of 4th gen for most nations (except maybe Britain… Su-30MKI when Gaijin?) with it before the F-35A/B is added
It’s a (Super) Hornet lmfao, what were you expecting exactly?
My experience with the suposed better radar isnt good.
Unlocked the raf like a month ago. A few days the radar was great, since then its been different levels of broken.
Im not saying the EF doesnt need a new radar, just we dont need 2 EFs both 14.3… its just snail greed.
The grippen- 4 darters or more spamrams … dunno man its a close choice.
Should all planes that are technically compatible with micas receive micas? Or all planes that are technically compatible with python, derby, r73, sidewinder, etc receive them? Why should gripen be allowed to have free reign over any weapon the playerbase wants
just got accepted
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