Ok but have you considered it looks cool /hj
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The implementation section includes a paragraph suggesting this aircraft could serve as a meme event vehicle. It also argues that it should not face jets equipped with missiles pulling over 10Gs - 15Gs. I’ll say again, read the full thing if you haven’t done so, please.
Besides, I’m surprised you didn’t initially point out that its payload is actually smaller than that of the Su-7.
Personally, I believe this aircraft should share its battle rating with the Tu-95, if that ever gets added. After all, some Tu-95 variants featured the exact same tail turret, plus two additional ones mounted on the top and underside for even greater defensive coverage. It would only be fair and realistic to see them flying side by side.
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It don’t even got that going for it 🥀
It does in my heart
Now this was uncalled for.
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And I’m saying that it’s not a worthwhile or beneficial addition even as a “meme event vehicle”
It doesn’t matter what missiles it faces. It can handle any early missile. It’s guns that will annihilate it.
Most versions of the Tu-95 use cruise missiles and are just as vulnerable of aircraft, and should not be added either. They also have a massive variation in performance, so saying the “Tu-95” would be the same BR doesn’t make sense, it’s like saying the “F-4” should be a certain BR (what model??). However, you can read my suggestion for the Tu-95M, the only model that does work in-game, which includes a more detailed breakdown of why that aircraft works and why it would be roughly BR 8.0 and not 9.7.
While we’re on the topic, here’s a few other legitimate Soviet Cold War bombers that would be further postponed if Gaijin decides to put their little care for bombers towards this instead:
So to repeat myself, yes, I have read your suggestion in its entirety. No, I do not think it should be added. Certainly not when there are so many more needed bomber additions.
I’m not arguing for it to be prioritized. Neither you nor I decide which aircraft get added to the game, or what battle rating they’ll ultimately receive. We are only here to suggest.
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And I’m allowed to say “no, I don’t think this should be added, and here’s why:”
That’s all I’m doing here.
I’ve read your opinion on the Tu-95 in the suggestion, and I’ve also reviewed some jets in the U.S. tree. I now firmly believe that both the Tu-95 and the Il-76MD should (If added) sit at a BR of 9.0 to 9.3, as of the time of writing of this comment. My opinion is based primarily on in-game balance rather than historical accuracy, though I’m not too far off in that regard either.
This is my opinion on the battle rating of the Il-76MD spelled out. From here onwards I’d like to hear what others have to say on this matter.
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+1 as long as we get similar planes in other tech trees. I think it is pretty cool seeing airliners with military service use. I was just reading a suggestion in the Poseidon MRA 1, it is a Boeing 737 turned sub hunter, it gives me similar vibes to this one.
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A absolute must have
I’d love to see something like this added in a battlepass.
Could also be nice to open the rear cargo door to drop ordinance.
I believe planes like the C-130 and Globe Master are also capable of doing this.
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+1, would love to get this and similar aircraft in-game. Obviously they would be pretty bad to play but would be fun and cool nonetheless.
At the same time we could get the C-130 with GBU-43 MOAB (or just the AC-130 with all it’s weapons), the C-17 which has conducted trials with dropping JDAM bombs.
There’s also plans in development in France to turn the A400M into a gunship like the AC-130.
Honestly when I get the time I might look into making suggestions for the C-17 and A400M.
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god, 4 fab 500s are barely enough to destroy a base at like 4.0, unless this plane gets added at 4.0 it would be more than useless
don’t see it being of any use unless its like around 7.0
Doesn’t have to be useful to give a laugh.
+1 I like transport aircraft turned into bombers
gaijin: 10.0 take it or leave it
Seeing it’s armament and top speed, I’d see 7.0 - 7.7 being a fair br.
You can’t put a Cold War 80s jet with early Cold War/WW2 planes. Would look silly.
You literally can, and it’s already a thing.
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