Image of Jaguar GR.1A carrying AIM-9L in the mid-to-late 1980s, probably before the over-wing launch rails were procured for the RAF (note the conical brake-chute fairing)
from this Russian book
Also, the Paveway usage would be in the same fashion as Harrier GR.3 with a ground-based FAC providing laser illumination.
Not really too much of an issue, the GR1A manual that pre-dates the over wing pylons covers the AIM-9L;
Cover;
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The AIM-9L has better range but it has less flare resistance. The platform is a good argument.
Less flare resistance??? From what i’ve seen, it’s way easier to flare off 9G than 9L.
I was referring to the magic 2, not the AIM-9G. The Magic 2 has a smaller field of view, and thus improved flare resistance over the AIM-9L.
So Jaguar GR.3A something better Jaguar GR.1A
I guess Jaguar GR.3A 11.0 minimum
The GR.3A got more powerful engines, and a helmet mounted sight.
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We have no fighter from 10.0 all the way to 11.0… Only option I see as for British aircraft is the Hawk, are there other alternatives?
Tornado F2 maybe, but I think ultimately the FGR2/FG1 just need to go down a little. It was also really stupid the FRS1 being SQD vehicle.
Then you’re in weong since the person you were answering to, was talking of Magic-I, and not the -2
(Btw, No Magic-II is worse than 9L currently in game)
Gaijin might consider another aircraft 10.0-10.3 from south african air force
I guess Tornado F.2A could be 11.3 same Tornado F3 but better F-4K Phantom FG.1 & F-4M Phantom FGR.2 10%
Depends on loadout, 2x Aim-9Gs, 4x Skyflash DF. I could see the the F2 being a little lower, like 10.7/11 especially post-decompression.
Agreed, I have no idea why they made the FRS.1 a squadron vehicle instead of something like the Indian FRS.51. Tornado F.2 maybe, but no CM is rough. The only F.2 that I think might be added is the TIARA as an event or something.
Only if they consider adding a Mirage 3, because idk if the Cheetah would be on that BR range.
If they did a realistic one with no functioning radar, no countermeasures and just 2 sidewinders; it’d happily be 10.0-10.3.
Pulling a Yak-141 and giving it the planned radar (older Foxhunter configuration, not the improved Stage 2 Foxhunter that eventually got added to the F.3 with La Royale) and non-SuperTEMP Skyflash, it might still get to live at 10.7-11 by virtue of lack of countermeasures and fewer AIM-9s than the Phantom
Prove it, I’ve asserted my point already with good reason.
It’s testable.
Tornado F.2A carry AIM-9L ?
It could carry both, at least according to the tech page here on the forum, but giving it 9Gs would be a way to lower the BR
There’s also the Hawk 200. Has countermeasures, is capable of carrying 6 missiles (4 sidewinders, 2 skyflashes), great manoeuvrability. There could be another one higher in BR but with better sidewinders and AMRAAM too.