Before the Storm Warning update, even with the state of top tier at the time, I personally considered it to be somewhat balanced. I was able to perform consistently with 2 kills and survive until the later stage of the match. However, with the addition of Eurofighter and Rafale (before being nerfed) specifically, my K/D ratio starts to plummet. Being outperformed in practically every single metric is quite frustrating. Although currently I didn’t possess any other “top tier” aircraft besides the F-15J(M) and soon (hopefully) the F-2A, my opinion still stands. Is this just a skill issue in my part?
Other example of my diminishing kill ratio came from the F-16AJ. Nowadays, having a good flight model doesn’t guaranteed a stronger presence and/or more kill potential. At the same battle rating, there are F/A-18C Early with up to 6 SARH missiles (re-lock capable also) and Mig-29 with 2 R-27ER1, with significantly better performance than sparrows, or 2 IRCCM R-27T1 with HMS. Even at 12.3 battle rating, the F/A-18A had 4 SARH, the Mig-21Bison had 2 IRCCM thrust vectoring missile with HMS. Going even lower at 12.0, the Mirage F1C series had 2 IRCCM as well. Heck even the F-4S could be equipped with 6 SARH.
Yet another example is the F-4EJ with non-functioning radar, no all aspect missile and non-existent flight performance. At the same BR, the Mig-23 have an actual radar with (somewhat) proper SARH missile and R-60M. 11.0 without all aspect, Seriously? Don’t even ask me about the F-86F-40 sitting at BR 9.0.
I genuinely starting to believe that the only reason i have a positive K/D is because of my enemies having room temperature IQ and Japanese player being better in general. I would greatly appreciate any tips and suggestion to be a better player!