V would be the upgrade to block 70, C is the new airframe
Isn’t it the other way around though?
And what’s different gameplay wise
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mhm. you’re probably right.
I think flight performance should be somewhat similar to a F-16C.
I thought the TC-1 should have IRCCM but it doesn’t.
TC-2 though should be AMRAAM like I think.
It should be able to carry 4 missiles each iirc.
There’s no difference for them whether they are new built or upgraded. It’s just F-16V Block 70/72.
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F-16C/D would get the better engine which the F-16V did not
The engine is rather weak iirc
Which engines are we talking here
GE-132? GE-129?
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GE-129, the V upgrade gets F100-PW-220/229
it has 2x9,500 lbf(19,000 lbf) on an empty weight of 14,299 lb.
F-16C should have 28,600 lbf on empty weight 18,900 lb.
yeah, it’s closer to a F-16A with 23,800 lbf on empty weight 16,300 lb
That’s the difference between the Block 70 and 72. Blocks ending in 0 have the General Electric engine whereas the blocks ending in 2 get Pratt & Whitney engines.
An engine upgrade isn’t even a part of the Block 70/72 the Block 50 already has the F110-GE-129 engine and the Block 52 already has the F100-PW-229.
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Nah more flankers and rember how the leaks said that the su30mk2 will be after J-7
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Those engines are very comparable though no? GE-129 gives 131kN and PW-229 gives 129kN from my quick research
Yup definitely, but afterwards maybe (though unlikely knowing Gaijin, they always go for the most famous vehicles for hype)
Basically the GE engines give worse non-AB performance but higher AB performance compared to the PW engines.
Overall the GE engines are better since realistically you want better performance from the AB.
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True, but they’re still very comparable so I don’t really see the point of copypasting a second F-16V just for a tiny sidegrade
Over time it’ll likely be expanded upon I bet
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I’d imagine Gaijin will stick to the 0 Blocks wherever they can. I hope though that they do add the twin seat versions and folder them with the single seat version for some variety. Those will perform a bit worse due to being heavier but again will offer some variety.
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J15 or su35 i call it
Yeah I’d bet on an update with F-15EX, Su-35S and Su-35
I dunno about J-15, I expect them to use it as a filler in a smaller update