L-39ZA in-game uses incorrect configuration – missing R-60 missiles and has underperforming engine

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I upgraded the post / topics

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Su-11 or MiG-15bis Ish are definitely better options imo

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I mean it has only 1690kgf of thrust in game isntead of the 1720kgf it should receive

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Also annoyingly it’s missing its LR-122 rockets

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they really even forgot to add this

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Hey.

This was an intentional design choice to allow the aircraft to have a lower BR. If it had R-60s, it would need to be at a BR where the airframe itself simply cannot compete.

We stated this in the dev blog: [Development] Pre-order: L-39ZA Albatros - News - War Thunder

We’d like to note that in real life, the L-39ZA can indeed carry air-to-air missiles, however the introduction of these missiles to the aircraft in-game would inevitably lead to its Battle Rating increasing. Given the L-39ZA’s speed characteristics, it would make this aircraft easy prey for opponents if it were to have a higher Battle Rating. As a result, we’ve decided to introduce the ground attack variant of this aircraft, making it an excellent addition to ground force lineups at rank V. It will also be able to play effectively in air modes at its rank too.

Please make a report with your sources here:

https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder

Nothing can be changed with unsourced claims alone.

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