The prototype itself was only modified to accommodate the turbojet and therefore didn’t have BVR- I did bring it up only as a basis. The ROCAF sought the F-16/79 (and the F-5G) with the view of adding BVR capability though (sort of a continuation of their unsuccessful attempt at buying the F-4E). The timing was actually at the tail end of AIM-7F’s production, too; if the sale went through, the US would likely have rather sold that than the newer AIM-7M.
The second quote is an “if” statement. While the F-CK-1A has ARH missiles, those are AIM-120A-equivalent, and the F-CK-1A can carry only two. It otherwise has AIM-9P4 and TC-1 (AIM-9L-equivalent) for AAMs.
What I advocate ultimately for Rank VIII ROCAF branch is:
F-CK-1A (2 x TC-2) → Mirage-2000Ei (4 x MICA EM) → F-16A Block 20 (up to 6 x AIM-120C)
I’d love to see the F-CK-1A MLU (up to 4 x TC-2C), too… I just am not 100% sure where it should be.
F-16/79 only if Gaijin should decide that F-CK-1A shouldn’t be the entry-level Rank VIII.
This is the only image we really have of such an autocannon. The only article that talks about it has to be read through the wayback machine, as the only saved instance is from April 13, 2021. The images don’t work too.
Would probably be hard to get more than 3 kills though as I doubt it has enough ammo to shoot for more than 2-3 seconds before running dry at that fire rate.
The BTR-4E, one of the later variants that been the most produced as well as currently in production.
The BTR-4A and BTR-4E are two infantry fighting vehicles indigenous to Ukraine. They feature a unique design that separates them from prior Soviet designs. The vehicle’s engine is towards the front of the vehicle, allowing personnel to escape from the rear ramp like most western-designs however, the vehicle still retains enough room in the front of the engine for another crew member. The vehicles are powered by either a 500hp 3TD-3 or 400hp 3TD-3A Turbodiesel Engine coupled with an Allison Transmission, allowing for smooth maneuverability. What differs mainly between the ‘A’ and ‘E’ variants is its armament. The ‘A’ features a ‘Grom’ or Thunder module equipped with 4x Konkurs-M ATGM’s, a ZTM-2 (2A42) 30mm autocannon, a coaxial KT-7.62mm (PKT) machine gun, and a KBA-117 (AG-17) 30mm grenade launcher while the ‘E’ has a ‘Parus’ or Sail module equipped with 2x RK-2S tandem-HEAT (w/ ~800mm of penetration behind ERA) ATGM’s, a ZTM-1 (2A72) 30mm autocannon, a coaxial KT-7.62mm machine gun, and a KBA-117 30mm grenade launcher. Additionally, the ‘Parus’ module features a retractable Panorama-2P sight for the Commander to spot additional targets, providing a bonus feature for simulation battles. The BTR-4E, unlike the BTR-4A, is a battle-tested and highly capable platform.
The two vehicles would be equipped with 3UBR8 APDS-T rounds, and when paired with the ATGM’s, provides a solid ant-tank capability. In terms of how gameplay is designed, the BTR-4A would likely perform better due to having a faster rate of fire because of the ZTM-2 (2A42) and access to 4x ready-to-fire tandem-HEAT Konkurs-M missiles but would suffer at night compared to the BTR-4E due to its lack of thermal imaging/TV imaging. The stabilizer and guidance, not to mention the inclusion of an independent Commander sight is also better with the ‘E’ when compared to the ‘A’.
Edit: Ukrainian designations for weapons used since they produced them with equivalent in ‘parentheses’.
Bonus BTR-4MV1 Image, the latest iteration BTR-4 designed for Western Standards (Click Here)
I would also like to see AIM-4 Falcon missiles. Why do I want Gaijin to create a missile so worthless, pilots flying in Vietnam would refuse to launch if they were strapped under their wings? It is an important step in the progression of AAM development and it could be a starter missile which would require upgrade to the AIM-9B Sidewinder. It also opens up the possibility, with little extra work besides the missile itself, for the F-89H or J and maybe later creating the F-101B/F Voodoo, F-102 Delta Dagger and the F-106 Delta Dart.
That would either suffer greatly from getting uptiered compared to ATGMless version greatly, or be the lowest vehicle in the game making more people to complain about such stuff (which is lmao)
The BTR-4E, one of the later variants that been the most produced as well as currently in production.
