I think AAM-5 is closer to AIM-9X, not R-73
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Nope. Go look up what AAM-5 is.
I guess AAM-5 maybe equivalent MICA IR, ASRAAM, Python 4, R-73M, A-Darter & PL-10
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AAM-5B is equivalent to R-73M.
AAM-5 itself not sure if that’s R-73A equivalent or not.
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I don’t know AAM-5 better Python 4, MICA IR, A-Darter & PL-10 ?
It’s hard to put a definitive answer on what missile the AAM-3 is equivalent to. Externally it’s very similar to the Python 3 in terms of dimensions, being much bigger than the AIM-9L.
However what really makes the AAM-3 special is it’s seeker being an electrical servo and bank-to-turn steering autopilot with a HOBS seeker head being able to look at much high angles than the AIM-9.
Here is also a video of the IRIS-T seekerhead which is also electric servo showing how fast these things move compared to an old gas servo.
Just for perspective, this doc states that the US had no SRAAM with BTT capabilities as of 1985 which means the Type 90 was likely the first in service SRAAM to use this technology with the block I AIM-9X being the one to follow.
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/3.19970?journalCode=jgcd
The doc below talks more about BTT seekers and how they are an excellent design when used with a high lift missile body (hence the Type 90s large control surfaces) and a well performing IR sensor.
This table gives an example of the AIM-7M, a skid to steer missile and what a missile with the same proportions as an AIM-7M with BTT seeker.
https://ftp.idu.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/ebook/tdg/MILITARY%20PLATFORM%20DESIGN/Missile%20Guidance%20And%20Control%20Systems.pdf
That isn’t to say the AAM-3 will be pulling 100g’s since it’s a much smaller than an AIM-7 with smaller control surfaces, but it’s performance should be very high. Currently the Python 3 is pulling 40g’s on an airframe very similar to the AAM-3, but using old STT autopilot. With BTT I would assume the AAM-3 would be pulling 50-55g’s or maybe more and something like a AIM-9X Block I pulling 60Gs.
I would say there are 2 things holding back the AAM-3 from performing much better is the lack of a TVC engine, and a lack of an HMD. The lack of a TVC engine is sort of negated by the whole BTT and large control surfaces, but it’s still the bottleneck for better performance. As for the HMD the AAM-3 seems to help with that somewhat.
The AAM-3 has self search which basically means that the seeker will look around for it’s own target rather than just pointing the seeker straight forward. Think similar to how a radar scans, but instead of a top to bottom left right scan, its an expanding circle. It’s still less effective than an HMD where you can direct the seeker to a target rather than waiting for it to find the target on it’s own and Gaijin would have to model a target reject system when your missile finds a target that you don’t want to shoot at.
Still too early to add to the game IMO, but could probably be added alongside the R-73. It has better flight performance, but the real thing that makes the R-73 so strong is the HMD so it balances out. Gaijin would have to probably nerf the IRCCM though.
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AAM-5 has INS and infrared image guidance, thrust deflection, IRCCM, and LOAL capabilities, yet you consider it equivalent to R-73M?
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I want TACOM as a scout drone.
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Possibly yeah although when that will be who knows
Did the japanese rdesing the wingtips, or it’s just that paint that make them look different ?
Probably the paint they should be the same as an F-15C in terms of design.
Added F-15DJ suggestion
I honestly can’t get excited for anything like this when I know if it get’s added anytime soon it’ll just be 12.0 and destroy everything…from someone who plays more than 1 nation
12.3* and it’ll just be a Mig-29 but with 2 more radar missiles [that are 7Fs/Ms] and 9Ls.
Also, this aircraft means F-15 for Israel and USA at the same time.
Gripen with AMRAAMs, F-4F ICE with AMRAAMs, Mig-29 with R-73As probably…
Like a lot of aircraft consequences from adding F-15J.
12.3 is no better.
We shall see come the appropriate dev server time.
no? It’s no better already, thats not something we need to see dev to see.
