The F-2 does have +12g (higher with override) as opposed to most other FBW systems limiting to +9g.
I’d expect at minimum Block 10 but even more than that as it has similar T/W to the AJ but more wing area (and lift as a result). I think the Gripen slightly edges the Block 10 out? I don’t think the F-2 would lose to the Gripen outside of maybe 2 circle ideal rating?
As for the HMD, earlier I mentioned that it appears the F-2 got HMD when it got the AAM-5 (just like how the F-15J got HMD when it got AAM-5). Since we have the F-15J(M) with it without AAM-5, no reason F-2 can’t get it.
I see.
Block 10 F-16 and Gripen are actually pretty close in terms of how they fly now, which one wins depends on the skill of the pilot.
J-10A beats Gripen and Block 10 F-16 IF both planes constantly hold S and go into low-speed one-circle fight. If Gripen and Block 10 keeps speed up then J-10A will lose.
Maybe F-2 will be more similar to the J-10A style, where it outpulls Block 10 and Gripen but loses out in a sustained fight.
I think so. The F-2 won’t be as good at higher speed rating due to higher drag which just increases the higher you go. Since the “F-16” air frame was designed with mach 0.8-1.1 speeds in mind, it’ll probably slightly out perform the F-2 there.
However, since the F-2 has all that lift and drag doesn’t matter at low speed, it should be able to have a much lower stall speed and stay right behind someone once you get there.
It does have speed. But it literally can’t outpull an AIM-9B right now and has no countermeasures. AIM-9Ps are also meh.
The F-1 can still maneuver decently to allow you to position yourself. With the F-104J in the past you could use flaps at high speed and get one good turn in, and if Gaijin didn’t nerf the flight model then yes, I would choose F-104J over F-1, but no longer.
well Japan did make a Ramjet version of the AAM-4 a while back fully built and tested but never used on a fighter still maybe an option. Essentially their own meteor in a way.
I checked some information, the fb-10a may not be that op, it’s also a low drag missile, and it’s operating height is 7500m, lower than pantsir, so it may not be such a big problem.
The J-10A bleeds speed faster so can get nose up quicker but at the cost of energy. If the Gripen keeps their energy up and rates they’ll eventually get behind the J-10A who is slow trying not to fall out of the sky. Of course this means the Gripen needs to be a little defensive initially to avoid the initial attack but then they should be safe after.
