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1617

For example other 4th gen & 4.5 gen fighter aircraft

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  • F-16C (Block 30) (post CUPID)
  • F-16CG Block 40 (2001 ~ 2003) (pre CCIP)
  • Rafale M F1 (early)
  • MiG-29K (9-31)
  • F-CK-1A & F-CK-1A MLU
  • Rafale B F2
  • Su-30MK2
  • MiG-29S (9-13S)

Gaijin could add F/A-18E Block I (early) in the early enduring freedom era (2001 ~ 2002) before F/A-18E Block II (late) (2018 ~ 2020)

We’re patience wait F-15EX until 2031 or 6 years

F-16CM (Block 52) (post PoBit) after F-16C Block 50 to rank IX or early rank X for USA tech tree

ROCAF F-16AM (post upgrade F-16 Block 70/72 standard) after F-16A MLU (late) & F-16C+ (Block 52) from PAF, battle rating 15.3 or 15.7 minimum

On F-14 group or between F-14 group & F/A-18C late

1618

Gajin might ready F-22A early until 2 years or winter this year

pre order or regular pack ? I’m not quite sure

But maybe new rank, not rank VIII

1619

Except there isn’t that many. I totally get you, at first imagining that the F-22 Raptor could drop this year might seem crazy, but give it some thoughts, then you’ll see it really isn’t.
The F/A-18E and F-15EX are the only “new” top tier 4th Gens left to be added. And they aren’t new in the fact that these are already implemented airframes.

Add on top of that the fact that the December update is the biggest of the year, the one with the exciting new mechanics and airframes, and you get the introduction of the first(s) 5th Gen(s) in the game this december, because there simply isn’t anything left.

Plus, people are becoming a increasingly tired of Air being the only focus for the past years, so it would make sense for Gaijin to do this even if there were still a few 4th Gens.

The real question here shouldn’t be “Will they add the F-22 this december?”, but “Will they add the F-22 (late) alongside other 5th gens or will they add the F-22 (early) with top notch 4.5+ Gen aircrafts”

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1620

I mean, there are more, but yes, if you ignore the rest of the world those indeed are the only “new” top tier 4th gens.

1621

I was talking about the US… Sorry if this wasn’t clear enough.

1622

Guys, if the Gnat was added, which line would it be in? (UK tech tree)
And the Tejas as well

1623

I’d guess Line-2 for Gnat, after the Javelin and before the Lightning

1624

I would expect it to be in the 1st or 4th column. The 2nd column seems more like a heavy fighter column (at least when it comes to jets)

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1625

Being a trainer, it doesnt really fit overly neatly into the normal “rules” of each line

1 - multirole
2 - fighters / interceptors
3 - naval
4 - Strike
5 - bomber

Its closest equivalants are probably the Venom/Hunters in line-1 or the Meteors in Line-2. I was thinking line-2 more because there isnt a 9.0 currently there and would fit quite neatly between the Javelin and Lightning.

Hawks would probably be Line-4 but I dont think the Gnat would be and instead would be classed as a fighter.

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1626

It’s complete a$$ that the F-2 hasn’t come, and I really don’t know why it wasn’t in the last update. Wishing the best for y’all. Just test driving the Su-30SM has had me feeling things (only plane I’ve wanted since I got back into WT).

Can’t wait for tax season to be over so I can get back to my normal rig with all my regular settings so I can finish the grind.

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1627

F-2 is a Marketing lie :P

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1628

The Gnat wasn’t just a trainer though. It was designed as a fighter, but used as a trainer by the RAF.

Judging by the fact that the Supermarine Swift is in the 4th column I can absolutely see the Gnat going there as well, as the Gnat feels more in line with the nimble Swifts than with the massive hulks that are the Javelin and Lightning.

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1629

True, would follow on from the Swifts quite well too.

1630

The Gnat was also a very decent fighter bomber that was fully combat capable

1631

Only 2x 500lb bombs or 12x 3 inch rockets in British service. So compared to most others, it would be rather weak for us. Instead it would most likely make quite a decent gunfighter and be of most use in A2A

1632

“Decent” is stretching it lol

It was fine as a makeshift fighter bomber, but it never really shined in that role

1633

True. Then first line I guess
Also, what about the Tejas? Since India is now a uk subtree and is there to stay, we gotta add the Tejas…

1634

No idea. I know nothing about it and im not that fussed by it. Maybe line-1?

1635

The Tejas would go into the first column, most likely between the Gripen and the Typhoon.

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1636

The F/A-18E late (Block II) and F-15EX it’s 4.5 gen fighter aircraft

But F/A-18E/F early (Block I) just 4th gen fighter aircraft

I’m looking forward PAF Mirage III & Mirage 5 (basic & ROSE), F-16CJ (Blk 52 plus), JF-17 late (Blk 2), JF-17C and Chengdu F-7