They were operating Aim-9Gs vs the Magic Is the Argentines had but rapidly swapped them out for Aim-9Ls.
It literally beat the F-15 in 2v2 combat at a ratio of 3:1 and the F-5E in 1v1 combat at a ratio of 7:1
and yes, its radar wasnt good in look down, because it was never designed for that. Which is why we got the FA2
in close range dogfight. yes it was good but thats why they do training no? i mean surely you arent saying it should be the same BR or higher than F-15 because of its a2a capability
Nope. F-15 was simulating Aim-7 shots.
No, game limitations prevent that and the Harriers are underperforming greatly, but just because the F-15 might be capable, doesnt mean its undefeatable
like I said SHar is a good plane. F-15 is not undefeatable in excercises but the SHar only wins in performance at low altitude and low speed.
as for the flanker being a POS IRL that this stemmed from, i think we agree on that
F-14D beat F15s and F16s it has similar climb to F15E with load
F-14D summer?
Im praying i want it so bad
i mean i think the harrier 2’s are pretty similar in having good IR AAM and good dogfight performance, while being slower than other stuff
I can almost beat euro fighters in gunfights in F14B
And the EFT was designed to take on the Su-27 with Myech radar, R-73’s, and R-27’s. Not the Su-35 or Su-30SM2… Which would be no cakewalk for the EX or the EFT Tranche 4.
Su-27 vs F-15A without AIM-120’s? That’s bold. With AIM-120’s, you have a point.
Also, for all the damn Streak Eagle posting, no one ever puts any respect on the P-42. Shame on you all! :P
Unlike the F-15 and Su-27. I dont think the EFT was designed with a specific threat counter in mind.
Rather was designed to be a multi-role platform that fit the needs of the Eurofighter nations
I completely agree. I just think CAPTOR, iirc when discussing this before, was designed with the Su-27 as a benchmark (right? idk EFT stuff).
If we’re being pedantic, the Su-27 was not designed with the F-15 in mind as competition. It was designed to fit the “Heavy” role in Soviet Tactical aviation, and as a complement to the Air Defense force.
People misconstrue it’s heavy design influence and style cues (from the F-14 and F-15) with what was actually more of a fixed wing F-14 with AL-21’s and proper LERX’s, which was basically the rough idea of the prototype (early) T-10.
Dont think so. (though could be wrong)
It was a Blue Vixen from the Sea Harrier FA2 that they massively upgraded. Knowing they werent going to go with AESA straight away, they made CAPTOR-M a powerhouse radar
well the F-15C (pre MSIP II) would be the closest contemporary of the flanker. that thing could for sure give a flanker absolute hell.
EX is simply better than the SM2 and only thing the 35 has is aero performance, US AESA radars are almost certainly more advanced, and the flankers payload is frankly abysmal
combat range is pretty similar but because of CFT the F-15 can haul more, farther. 2 F-15EX could probably do the same damage as 3 flankers
it is a shame how bad CAPTOR-M is in game as it should be the most powerful mechanical search radar in game and I wouldn’t be surprised if it were better then some PESA and maybe ASEA radars
early PESA and extremely early AESA (like J/APG-1 prototype) maybe
M-scan is inferior in nearly every way to -ESA, especially AESA
It is powerful, except gaijin’s pasta code ruined every TWS+
but mostly in range part, target tracking is ESA’s advantage
Any Leaks?