It wouldn’t make a good base bomber, primarily because it lacks rear fuselage pylons. This significantly limits its bomb load capacity compared to the BN, making it far less effective for base bombing roles.
I should have clarified - Used as a BN in air combat, since I don’t bomb in ARB.
A-10A early BR to 10.0 (Air AB), 10.3 (Air RB) and 10.7 (Air SB)
But 2x AIM-9L
USSR MiG-21Bis BR 11.0 (AB, RB & SB)
MiG-23MS to 9.7 (Air AB & RB) and 10.0 (Air SB) ?
At the end of the day, Gaijin will decide what B.R rating it’ll get.
In one of my earlier drafts for this jet, I had actually suggested adding it to the U.S. tech tree as a premium, event, or squadron vehicle. However, on further reflection, I think it’s better to avoid that approach. Instead, the Constant Peg theme would be best implemented as an optional skin, much like how it’s currently handled for the MiG-21F-13.
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I implemented what you suggested. Hope it looks better now.
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It is important to note that In the second Gulf of Sidra incident (January 4, 1989), the Libyan aircraft involved were MiG-23MF variants, not the more advanced MiG-23ML or the inferior MiG-23MS models, according to Tom Cooper.
This incident Involved two F-14 Tomcats, from VF-32 “Swordsmen” off the USS John F. Kennedy. They encountered two Libyan MiG-23MF fighters. After tracking and repeatedly trying to avoid them, the Tomcats engaged when it became clear the MiGs were threatening. Both MiG-23s were shot down using AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
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+1, maybe as an even vehicle at 10.0
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