The curious thing to be considered is that the Kfir C.10 is likely modeled after the Kfir 2000 / C.10 / CE, which operated with base Python 3, a historical inaccuracy when it comes with the actual Kfir C.10 Block 60.
I’ve had my suspicions of it ever since the Kfir C.10 Block 60 was put in the game, as if you check the stats such as engine thrust, engine name, sensor-suite, etc.
The most notable piece of evidence for this case was the fact that for a good while the Kfir C.10 Block 60 still had the two bars on the cockpit, when it really didn’t, later on it got updated, but the external visual model still had it. And if you wanna get REALLY SPECIFIC, as during sometimes where the textures bugged, you could see the cockpit bars faintly appear.
Now of course, these accusations are merely speculative, but I think these statements do show a nugget of truth, aircraft are being pushed in a rushed state more than ever, this specifically holds true in Israel regarding the F-16I Sufa since it took SEVERAL reports to get a full coverage of its true capabilities.
Ecuadorian Kfir C.10, directly based on the Kfir 2000 prototype for export. Ecuador being second most notable Kfir operator apart from Colombia and Israel
Regarding the Python 4, which is the main topic of this post, I doubt we’ll get the following in the Python series due to “not being considered yet at the time” and any other variants of said response, which surprises me, mostly the benefits of the Python 4 like the 360° launch parameters of it seem only to be locked behind platforms with stronger electronics, like the F-35I Adir or the F-16I Sufa (which I doubt this can be reached with the JHMCS).
Lastly, I think the community is likely over-estimating the Python 4 performance, it is a great missile, but I feel it is often talked as German mains describe the Tiger or the Maus: Wunderwaffen / Wonder weapons.
The Python 4 is an exceptional missile with great service capabilities, however I disagree with this treatment of it as something completely mind-bending, as if it were something out of the generation, when we have dual band missiles such as the P-5EII already in the game, or excellent missiles such as the R-73.
Knights of the North Squadron F-16C Barak II carrying two Python 4 missiles on its pylons.
Which also opens the argument, if the Python 4 is added, which missiles should come next?
I’ll likely vouch for the AIM-9X Block II and the IRIS-T.
Why, well, knowing how Gaijin prioritizes efficiency (and by efficiency I mean the path of least resistance) they’ll likely just copy and paste the missiles we have for our modern SPAA’s, I find it TOO CONVENIENT that we’re getting modern missiles for ground which ALSO happen to be in aircraft platforms.
Flight Test Center “Manat” Squadron F-35I taking off a runway
The One Squadron F-16I Sufa loaded with SPICE-2000, Python 5, and AIM-120B’s.
Lastly, just to finish off my thoughts regarding the Python 4, I highly doubt platforms such as the Kfir C.10 Block 60, F-16C/D Barak II, F-16I Sufa, and F-15I Ra’am will receive them anytime soon or will drastically change the way these are played, of course, I am basing this on assumptions from my part. However I think we SHOULD strive towards their implementation as this means a more varied arsenal for every nation in-game.
