Despite being a biplane from the 1930s, the Swordfish possesses a set of characteristics that render it disproportionately effective. It is virtually immune to most missile tracking systems due to the absence of a substantial thermal or radar signature. Its flight profile—extremely slow and low to the ground—allows it to bypass standard engagement logic used by modern fighters. These qualities are not drawbacks; they are system-breaking.
Historically, the aircraft also holds a combat record that outperforms many vehicles rated three to four times higher. It delivered critical hits in engagements such as the sinking of the Bismarck and the attack on Taranto. If historical performance is at least a small part of BR logic—as it appears to be in other cases—it’s very, very unclear why this aircraft remains near the bottom.
If BR values are meant to reflect actual battlefield effectiveness and disruption potential, the Swordfish’s placement should be re-evaluated immediately. A BR of 14.0 would better reflect its cutting-edge capabilities in the current matchmaking ecosystem. I ask that the data behind its current placement be reviewed and a full rebalance considered.
