I think you’re preaching to the choir here. I’m hoping to see R-77-1 and AIM-120C added in December, I’ve stated this multiple times.
By the way, it is not “marginally” better. R-77-1 is better in every other way and by a good amount. The AIM-120A is worse in maneuverability compared to all other missiles as well as being bad at shotgunning others due to the abhorrent guidance delay. I will still agree though that the AIM-120A has a large imbalance compared to others in regard to BVR capability currently.
Likely not this year’s final major update and rather next years first or midsummer update. Personally I dont think WT is ready for 120Cs and that we need to expand BRs between ground and air before we bring more advanced stuff into the game
Its 50% more thrust for the 1st stage booster. Or 17% more total impulse.
The R-77-1 if added in its current state would actually be similar to the AMRAAM in terms of range but will have 20-25% more acceleration for both the booster and sustainer. Only thing holding it back is its massive drag.
I doubt these models are close to finished though, the C-5 pretty much matches the Aim-120A in range.