There is a significant issue with the spotting mechanic where enemy planes are only tagged after they have engaged and destroyed the player. Since the AESA update, even visually acquired targets fail to appear on the HUD/system. I would like to know if this is an intentional mechanic change or a known bug that is under investigation.
To be more specific: while aircraft can be detected via radar at certain distances in TWS (Track While Scan) mode, the probability of them being spotted seems to decrease as the altitude increases and the distance closes. Even when an enemy aircraft is as close as 2 km, it can remain completely invisible to the system.
Could someone who understands these mechanics guide me on this? Is this a known issue with the radar logic, or am I missing something?