3 missiles vs 4… In that logic, the R3R is irrelevant. I much prefer the Magic 1 to the R-60 due to its ridiculous acceleration and superior maneuverability. As for the R530, if used correctly its a kill most of the time, however sometimes people will just dodge it or chaff it, of which the R3R on the SMT has the same fate.
As for energy recovery, that is a problem with every mirage, but the 21SMT will bleed its energy faster (At least I think so). Energy recovery in ARB is very important as you have said, and so both planes are better than the other in some scenarios. However, the IIIE at 10.7 opposed to 10.3 is still useable, its not like the plane is completely useless at its BR? It’s not broken overpowered, just average or maybe slightly below.
I’m still struggling with one major point. If there are planes at BR 10.3 that are just as good or even better, then what justifies putting the Mirage IIIE at 10.7?
what 10.3 is better than it 'xD the 3E is fantastic for its BR tbh id much rather it over most if not all the other 10.7s ive used.
which is almost 8 nations worth of planes.
In terms of seeker performance you’re more or less correct. However, they still use the basic 9P missile frame, which is in of itself just an export 9J.